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Brighton Rock Podcast

Chatting all things Brighton & Hove Albion, usually from a pub in London! Featuring guests, anecdotes, banter and wider footy debate Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/brighton-rock/

Episodes

Pubcast Special with Jeroen Jansen. Liverpool Review with Anfield Wrap

Glad to be back at The Glad for the first time in quite a while! We welcomed Dutch Albion fan Jeroen Jansen to the pub to tell us how he came to be a Seagull, how to pronounce the names of our Dutch playing contingent, that Joel Veltman used to be his neighbour! and to talk about former Netherlands players at the club. We also review the 2-3 League Cup defeat to Liverpool, getting The Anfield Wrap lads’ views on the game for good measure and look ahead to round two of this double header with Alb...

Nov 01, 20242 hr 55 minTranscript available on Metacast

Cup Preview With The Anfield Wrap

Friend of the show Neil Atkinson, from The Anfield Wrap, joined Russ for a chat about all things Liverpool under new head coach Arne Slot this season and with a look ahead to the big Wednesday night League Cup clash between our teams at Falmer. Neil will be back on the next pod to review the game and look ahead to part two of this week’s double header in cup and league. Stand or fall! UTA! Can Albion stop the Slot Machine?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 202432 minTranscript available on Metacast

“Adapting, Adjusting, Improving”. Newcastle Review

This week it’s Russ, Pete, Alan and Andy K revelling in a marvellous triumph up in The Toon. There were encouraging signs of adaptability from Fab and the boys engineered a hard fought 3 points for their troubles. Plus wider musings on the PL, further musings on Tuchel, sniggering at Palace’s ongoing pains and more Albion news including the long awaited release of the documentary recounting the amazing story of the club’s rise back to the top tier through MANY stormy waters. Stand or fall! UTA! ...

Oct 26, 20242 hr 34 minTranscript available on Metacast

Worthing Special with Hayden & Pete

Pete and Russ welcomed Away Boys member Hayden Baker and club match commentator Peter Vale back on to give us their thoughts on all things Worthing FC: last season’s roller coaster of a season that included losing their manager and going all the way to the final of the play offs, only to be beaten in dramatic style; the major refurb of Woodside Road, the excellent and very touching new TNT Sports documentary featuring owner George Dowell about his challenging backstory and WFC’s promotion bid of...

Oct 18, 20242 hr 36 minTranscript available on Metacast

The High-Line Derby Review with Matt Stelling

Sunday saw the very definition of ‘a game of two halves’ as Albion overturned a 0-2 deficit thanks to goals from an improving Minteh, Rutter like butter on mashed Spuds and record-chasing Wele, Our latest pod debutante Matt Stelling was there to watch it and to then pop on the BRP to recount the happenings on the hallowed turf and to tell us of his Albion backstory. Stand or fall! UTA! Spursytastic! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can ...

Oct 10, 20242 hr 32 minTranscript available on Metacast

“I’m Going Home At Half Time!” CFC MDS

Back to West London and the home of the BHA Wannabes, in the company of Russ, Pete, Ian, Beany, Graham, Karen, Courtney, Dunc and Dunc! Stand or fall! UTA! RIP Barry Lloyd, Maggie Smith and BHA unbeaten start! 😩😩😩 @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 pleas...

Oct 01, 202455 minTranscript available on Metacast

Keeping Our Feet On The Ground: Forest Review

Russ and Pete were joined by Graham Phillips to run the rule over Rob Jones’ dreadful performance on Saturday, with further thoughts from Will Smith. Stand or fall! UTA! It’s a little bit funny. @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 stars o...

Sep 25, 202438 minTranscript available on Metacast

EFL Cup, WSL Preview, Forest Preview

Margaret Wallis and Raymond ‘The Gent’ joined Russ to review Albion’s PL start and our 3-2 win over The Wolves, then in Part 2 previewed the big kick off for Albion Women this weekend. There’s also thoughts on Forest’s visit - will it be humble pie or a Sunday roasting?! Stand or fall! UTA! Shegulls!!!! @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 ...

Sep 21, 20242 hr 33 minTranscript available on Metacast

Blue Monday: Ipswich (h) Review

Pete and Russ looked back on a disappointing home draw with newboys Ipswich. It was a tight game with limited clear chances but could and should Albion have prevailed? Joining the debate in Part 2 we were delighted to welcome Joe Fairs from the @BlueMondayITFC podcast to debate the key points and find out what it’s been like on The Tractor Boys’ ride, rising rapidly to reach the top table over the past two years, thoughts on Kieran McKenna staying put, thoughts on Albion and the Premier League e...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 7 minTranscript available on Metacast

Attila The Stockbroker: “Surfing on the Sewage”

The BRP were delighted to welcome a very distinguished debutante to the pod. Punk poet, real alesman, Albion fanatic and veteran of The War Years, John Baine aka Attila The Stockbroker, talking all things Albion AND St Pauli. Stand or fall! UTA! Down with nation state ownership! @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 download...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Burnt Rice - Arsenal MDS 🤬

Russ, Pete, Dunc, Andy K, Nathan, Matt & John The Gooners, Dom & a rare Fiona cameo! Great point well won! Stand or fall! UTA! Letter of the law!! @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 stars on Apple and any other platforms that provide the...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 11 minTranscript available on Metacast

Bus Stop In Gatwick MDS

Russ and a collection of Pod Squadders at the League Cup 2nd Rd match vs the arse end of Sussex brigade and their scummy no mark thug Williams. Opinion at the game and a review a couple of days after, by which time the “bad injury” verdict was made on our new guy Matt O’Riley. Stand or fall! UTA! Please nobble that wanker this weekend, Barnsley!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable a...

Aug 30, 202449 minTranscript available on Metacast

Jonathan Pearce Special

JP, down the pub with RG, talking football, Albion, his own career in the game and the charity set up in memory of his niece. Stand or fall! UTA! DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! @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 stars on Apple and any other pla...

Aug 28, 202429 minTranscript available on Metacast

João Do You Like That?! ManUre MDS

The usual suspects and more, including a debut for Tegan! Stand or fall! UTA! Last minute winners, eh?! Eh?! @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 stars on Apple and any other platforms that provide the opportunity to do so! Why not write a...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 11 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Dyche Delusion & Man U Preview

Pod Squad: Russ, Pete & Alan Guest: Peter McMonagle (Man U fan) Reviewing our glorious triumph up at Goodison, Sean Dyche’s delusional disposition, Sue Smith’s horrendously biased ‘non-biased’ views, the latest transfer news and a look ahead to the big match down Falmer Way, with friend of the show Peter McMonagle providing the opposition view. Stand or fall! UTA! I’ll never forgive that ‘after the final whistle game’!!! 😉 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social ...

Aug 23, 20241 hr 20 minTranscript available on Metacast

“Toys Akimbo / Pod-on-Pod Action!” EFC MDS

Our final (?) visit to Goodison in all its glory, featuring Ady from Albion Roar, debutante Dave and our north correspondents, amongst many others. Stand or fall! UTA! Can you win a staring competition vs Hürz?! @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 rat...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Das Boot von Fabian: Big Season Preview

The Pod Squad (Alan, Andy K, Russ and Pete) review all the Albion’s summer transfer business, discuss what we might expect from our new charges and preview the season which kicks off at Goodison on Saturday. There’s reference to the midweek fans’ forum and also diss Chelsea and laugh at Leeds….standard ! 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.s...

Aug 16, 20242 hr 55 minTranscript available on Metacast

Non League Special 14: Long Live Vestibules!

Russ and Pete chatting nonsense on their day out to the west of England to watch Worthing’s dramatic high-scoring comeback win which was a ‘Mare for Weston Super!!! Also there was plenty of EFL, Albion and vestibule talk. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The Rebels! You can’t drink from a pin badge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 20241 hr 10 minTranscript available on Metacast

Jack Albion’s Skyballs

Russ and Jack Albion pubcasting about Jack’s Japan trip plus the latest on Albion’s summer preps and transfers. Stand or fall! UTA! Mind your head, Jack! @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 stars on Apple and any other platforms that prov...

Aug 09, 202458 minTranscript available on Metacast

“Balderdash”

Andys Bass and Knott plus Alan D joined Russ for a final word on the Euros and a catch-up on all the latest Albion happenings including analysis of the club’s trip to Japan. 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 sta...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 8 minTranscript available on Metacast

Beaten In Berlin

Russell chatted England and Albion with The Gent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202434 minTranscript available on Metacast

“Touched By The Hand of G.O.A.T” - Euros 3 & BHA Signings Galore!

Russ and Pete discuss the array of new signings at the Albion plus a new women’s head coach appointment, Knocky’s retirement announcement, England’s QF and SF successes and the build-up to Sunday huge Final showdown with España. Stand or fall! UTA! Bart for France!!! 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202453 minTranscript available on Metacast

“The Grounded One” & Euros 2

The Terrible Trio (Pete, Russ & Andy K) are back for another helping of Euros chat but more importantly all the reaction to the official presentation of new Albion head coach Fabulous Fabian Hürzeler. Stand or fall! UTA! Long live The Friendly Authority! @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 ...

Jul 03, 202456 minTranscript available on Metacast

A Startled Flock Of Chickens - Euros 1

German football phrases, Dunk’s ketchup obsession, PSR shenanigans AGAIN and the flower of Scotland has wilted. Russ, Pete and Andy K marvel at it all as well as casting a further eye over inbound Albion head coach Fabulous Fabian Hürzeler. Stand or fall! UTA! Come on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! @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 dow...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 9 minTranscript available on Metacast

Love Hürz: Head Coach Latest & Palace Chat

Looks like Fabian Hürzeler is the new chosen one. We gauged opinion down the pub, before and after the latest Seagulls Over London meeting where Kevin Day was guesting - plus we had a catch-up with Palace friend of the show Toby Kinder. Stand or fall! UTA! Everybody Hürz @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...

Jun 15, 202450 minTranscript available on Metacast

BRP PotS & Head Coach Latest

Andy K joined your regular hosting duo to discuss the European club cup finals, the Championship play off final, Man City’s shameless announcement of intention to sue the PL, the latest on the hunt for Albion’s new head coach and most importantly of all the big reveals on Difficult Place To Go Bingo and The Brighton Rock Player of the Season winner. Stand or fall! UTA! Difficult place that Mousehole! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Season Review with Nick Szczepanik

Pete and Russ were joined by prominent sports writer, journalist and author Nick Szczepanik for our grand and bumper season review, revelling in the European memories made, the good start to the league campaign and the 4 points (definitely should have been 6!) gained against our baby brothers from the wrong side of Gatwick!, but also lamenting what else could have been as we were overcome by an endless and relentless injury ravaged season. And then of course there’s the little matter of Albion a...

Jun 02, 20242 hr 56 minTranscript available on Metacast

Shegulls

In this episode, Russell was joined by the founder of supporters’ group Shegulls to review The Albion Women’s season, talk about his Albion supporting backstory and how the advent of Shegulls game into being. Plus a word on the men’s season and the departure of RDZ. Stand or fall! UTA! Sheeeeeeeguuuuullllsss!!! @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...

May 26, 202455 minTranscript available on Metacast

A Fond Farewell. ManUre MDS

And so the season ends, with Albion spluttering to a halt, following a momentous season in which we travelled Europe to watch the boys in the stripes. This match, which Albion easily deserved to win, marked the final game in charge for legendary head coach Roberto de Zerbi, who dared us to dream! Also departing was vastly experienced midfielder Adam Lallana, who spent the past four years with the club and provided moments of class and a wealth of valuable experience to the squad during his time....

May 21, 20241 hr 26 minTranscript available on Metacast

Arrivederci Roberto. Announcement Special 😩

Will he? Won’t he? Well at least we now know and have the whole summer to plan ahead. Stand or fall! UTA! Noooooooo, Roberto! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 202425 minTranscript available on Metacast