Brighton Rock Podcast

Russ, Pete, Andy Bass and Will Smith on this week’s pod squad to bask in the glory of Albion’s imperious display, enjoying Dunky’s celebration, the “quashing of their hopes and dreams”, talking tins of John West, a mass exodus, a bloody good day all round and Will’s Albion backstory. Stand or fall!   UTA! Cheer up, baby bros!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Socia...

On the delightful occasion of us battering ‘that lot’ on Saturday, Russ was joined by an array of the usuals plus debuts not only for ‘Adopt-A-Wedge’ Tom, WSU STHs Greg and Stuart(sp?), but also for a merry band of 7 Norwegian guys who added a fantastic extra element to an already epic day. We bloody love football!!! *** WARNING: CONTAINS A REASONABLY SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF SWEARING *** 😈 Stand or fa...

Calamity at ‘The Ken’’, Wardy at SoL, youngsters at the transfer window and revenge (at last) at The Amex???? Stand or fall! UTA! Time for a reaction!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if y...

Guest presenters Alastair and Nick were at Bramall Lane for the first of two closely timed visits to good ole Sheffers! They and a bunch of the usual suspects give their views on what turned out to be a great day out and ‘three points’ 🤔🤔 very well deserved. Stand or fall!   UTA! Nick’s a ‘Traitor’! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can...

Episode 333. Halfway to devil worship!!! Wolves, Milner milestone, signings new and potential, Ivan Toney, Palace falling down and Japanese whisky….oooo yeah! Stand or fall!   UTA! Leaping around at the bar! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please fol...

Part 1: Featuring Phil Annets giving his views on this season’s FA Cup story so far, which began way back in August, some Cup trivia, his thoughts on Albion, the 4th Rd draw and the TV scheduling conundrum! Part 2: A Pod Squad of Russ, Andy Bass and Andy Knott analyse the game at Stoke, frowning at the announced attendance, revelling in our win, introducing a great new nickname for JP Van Hecke (t...

All the chat from the game as Albion avoided a double defeat and moved up to 7th. Featuring latest debutant John The Hammer on the pre match segment. Stand or fall!   UTA! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of ne...

The final episode of the calendar year saw Russ and Pete eke out one final non league MDS as they met up with Russ’s Darlo-supporting mate Andy Black before attending the Isthmian League South East Division match between hosts Cray Valley Paper Mills and their visitors Sittingbourne Town, whereupon they made a new friend in player’s dad Peter Hope. Remaining in the Eltham area post match for a few...

Featuring an array of the usual suspects plus a feature chat with Julian Roland, debuts for fanzine fiend Stefan Swift and his cousin Alex, and a rare appearance for Russ’s co-host Pete 😉 Stand or fall!   UTA! 🎶 Selhurst Park is falling down 🎶 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable addr...

Russ and Clive popped down the pub in South London for a chat with the delightful Toby (terrible taste in football teams though! 😉) on the eve of the big game at Selhurst. Anecdotes, favourite moments, thoughts on the season so far and Russ spilling a third of a pint over himself were all on the agenda. Stand or Fall! UTA! Pure Guinness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Albion failed to score in a Premier League game. Once that shock wave has subsided listen to the opinions of the day from before, during and after! srand or Fall! UTA! We can take this one on the chin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s us winning our Europa League group. Marvellous!!! Starring a plethora of excited Albion fans. Oh happy days. Stand or fall!   UTA! Limbs! Limbs! Limbs! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and...

In this latest episode Russ went down the pub to chat to larger than life Albion fanatic Jack “Albion” Stephenson about his passionate support, his groundhopping antics, that bloody Burnley match! and the European campaign. Before that Russ caught a word on the train home from the Burnley game with Ted, a San Fransican Seagull who was visiting his in laws and taking in the game. Stand or fall!   U...

It’s long overdue! No, not the PL home win (although maybe so!), but the pod debut of Russ’s old mate Alan Willard aka Wills aka Le Wills (the beret wearing Albion heartthrob), telling us about his Albion backstory, his battle with the club during The War Years, about his incredible personal collection of BHA memorabilia and how he keeps naming his pets after latter day Albion legends. Oh and ther...

Craig Pawson. Discuss 🥵 Warning: episode contains bad language. Very bad!! Stand or fall!   UTA! 🥵 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five...

A great day out and a fantastic, much needed win on the road in the East Midlands, including a debut for Will Smith (not THAT one!) and an extended retro-chant bonanza on the train home. Plus Pete and Margaret’s thoughts on the Monday and Russ’s moan about yet more homophobia. And don’t forget the comfy chairs!!! Stand or fall!   UTA! Anthony Taylor is an over sensitive **** *****! @BrightonRockPo...

Russ had the pleasure of an extensive and interesting chat with Albion’s former rock at the back, Guy Butters, discussing his upbringing, early football interests, path into the game as a player, time with his various clubs including, of course, The Albion, post-playing career and current role(s) with the club. There was also time to talk Gazza, points deductions, England, RDZ, Lewis Dunk and this...

Pete, Russ and The Gent with further reflections on Amsterdam, a look back at our latest frustrating encounter with a poor team and our FA Cup review, plus the rest of the week’s news. Stand or fall!   UTA! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please foll...

Russ documented his Weds-Fri trip to Amsterdam for Albion’s historic first away win in Europe, speaking to an array of Seagulls including Alan, Peter, Andy Bravery, David, Si, Chris 1, Chris 2!, Ray, Clive, Scott, Nigel, Duncan, Robin, Ian, Gerard and Belinda. Our posse met many new and old friends besides, as Albion took over the Dutch capital for the duration and indulged heavily in the new Ansu...

Pod Squad: Russ, Pete and Alan Part One: VAR a dead duck, petty bureaucrats, Tarkowski The Thug, WSL latest, Moder’s return, a new contract for Jason Steele and a first call up for João Pedro. Part Two: Ajax preview featuring our guest, Dutch football expert Michael Statham of football-oranje.com @FootballOranje Part Three: FA Cup round up Stand or fall!   UTA! Over Land and Sea!!! @BrightonRockPo...

Pete and Russ were joined by Fulham fan and podcaster Emilio to debate the controversy and review Sunday’s game. Then in Part 2 P&R had a look at the rest of the weekend’s main talking points from PL to National League South inclusive and Pete had a FIFA rant! Stand or fall!   UTA! God, I really hope Leno is alright! His cripplingly bad cramp looked potentially career ending! 🙄 @BrightonRockPod b...

A sizeable array of the usual suspects plus debuts for Dan Salter and his son Finlay(sp?), plus Brittany - wife of podcaster Josh who made his first MDS appearance gave their views on Albion’s historic first European win. Albion cruised to a total-football inflected 2-0 win over our European royals and we bloody loved it!! Stand or fall!   UTA! Fati!!!!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail...

Debuts from Matt and Gerard plus a spattering of the usual suspects as The Pod Squad enjoy a regulation weekend of great socials and endure a regulation defeat in East Manchester. Stand or fall!   UTA! Get well soon Danny and Solly 💙 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.spo...

Russ and Pete paid their latest visit to Woodside Road to watch Worthing FC progress to the First Round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years, meeting up with friends Paul Novis and Big Dave for the occasion. The boys had a chance to chat to manager Adam Hinshelwood post match to discuss the game, the season so far and how proud he is of his son making waves along the coast at The Al...

A bumper episode recounting the experiences of the past week including the trip to Marseille, the brace of tutus and the Mo Salah goal gift set! The pod squad this week comprised no less than Russ, Pete, Alan, Andy Bass, Jack Phillips and Si Tipple of The Tipple Family on tour fame 😉💙 Stand or fall!   UTA! Stop having fun in our city!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the...