Author Bill Hern joins Russell G & David Townsend to discuss the recent release of Football’s Black Pioneers, the book he’s co-written with David Gleave chronicling the first black footballer to play first team football for each of the current 92 clubs spanning England’s top divisions. Find out who was first black player to pull on an Albion shirt for a senior match, the first to represent a club anywhere in the country, the first to play for England and more as Bill describes some of the people...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a quick chat about last week’s FA Cup 1st Round games and via Robin’s little daughter making a spontaneous debut on the show, we switched our attention to the big debate, the most important of our time.....who are the absolute biggest sh*thouse players of all time?! The pantomime villains we all love to hate. The wind-up merchants, the cheats and agent provocateur characters of our beautiful (but also underhanded, snidey and outrageous) game! ***THIS EPISODE, RATHER UNSURPRISINGLY IMHO, CO...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week it’s a long overdue Pod Squad debut for our good friend David Townsend, to recount his early memories of following the Albion right through to the current era and to highlight his favourite players through the years. Andy K is also aboard for most of this epic voyage that takes in the latest poor result 😡, talks about Kevins 🤔 and reports on the rapid self-inflicted demise of the FA chief 🤦♂️@brightonrockpodBrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by SoL, to be found for enquiries an...
Nov 11, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Squad rotation continues as disgraced striker Peter Marsh is permitted back into the presenting fold for this pod extra, where we welcome Albion fan Joe Cocozza onto the show to talk about his in-play fantasy footy game Fanslide. It’s fun and makes watching even bore draws as a neutral viewer fun. Find out how by sliding into the podcast lounge for a listen!We are sponsored by those Capital fellows at Seagulls Over London, who can be found at the cunningly clandestine address below:www.seagullso...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another game, another moan, as Albion were denied once again by shoddy refereeing types! Not that we felt the need to whinge about it for 2 hours or anything! Actually we didn’t. We spared a few minutes to assess the interesting changes to the team line-up, highlighted some decent individual performances, put in our PL predictions and perused the wider footy news. The ‘we’ being a Pod Squad of Russell, Robin, Andy K and Andy B, but not that one! Yes Mr Bass returned for his second appearance on ...
Nov 04, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brace yourselves! We have South American footy journalistic royalty on the show as The Legendinho Tim Vickery joins us to talk about his passion for the game, where it all started, why he went Brazilwards, the institution that is The World Football Phone-In (including its host Dotun Adebayo) and what he thinks of Albion’s South Americans. Plus his predictions for when his beloved Spurs take on The Seagulls on Sunday evening. Oh and there’s time to bad mouth Queen too!And we also welcome back Spu...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We pick the bones out of the festering carcass that was our 2nd half performance and lament vital dropped points in the company of Spurs fan Olivier Goder, who gives us his views on his team’s season so far, the new stadium, Jose and Sunday night’s big kick off.We are sponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact our show @brightonrockpod orbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s an Andy Fest this week as the Undynamic Duo are joined by Andys Bravery and Knott to discuss debutant Andy B’s Albion backstory, the Anti Football FC v Albion game from the weekend, how the PL has been shaping up in general, man buns, Klopp’s prison widow philosophy and the magnificence of a resplendently wallpapered room!@brightonrockpodbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by those splendid fellows at www.seagullsoverlondon.com , don’t you know!Stand or fall! UTA! And watch out for some ...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unemployed dinosaurs, kick-ins, Covidious Yorkshiremen, lively Irishmen, Poles on the up and The Big Preview of the “A23 Derby”, “El Gatwicko”, “The Glenn Murray Derby” or whatever!Sponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact the show @brightonrockpod or brightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall! UTA! 🔵⚪️🔵 FTP!!! 😡 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete, Russ, Robin and The Gent Set about the big PPV and Project Pisstake debates like a pack of African wild hunting dogs as they tear shreds off the sports broadcasters and the archly villainous American billionaires behind England’s two ‘megaclubs’. The agent unleashes his master plan for reform, Raymondism No.1, and we all have a nice beer or two!Please direct your complaints about any swearing (though disappointingly there wasn’t much) to Dark Star Brewery, Harvey’s Brewery, Brew Dog and (y...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russ and Pete embarked on their first look at the local Sussex non-league scene as they were joined by Worthing FC match commentator and podcaster Peter Vale and the face of the supporters’ association Angela Tanner to talk all things Rebels and how they’ve been faring in the Isthmian League Prem in this new post lockdown dawn! Both fully fledged converts to the Woodside Way, they talked friendly fans, cruel curtailment, ground improvements, Adam Hinshelwood & other Albion connections and owner ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bleak weather, disappointing result, no more striker acquisitions. All this excitement is covered within along with some other stuff! And we didn’t even get round to mentioning that the women’s team joined the club for which the first team and ‘reserves’ are members as they too succumbed to bloody Manchester UbloodyNited!Sponsored by Seagulls Over London, who can be found hiding at www.seagullsoverlondon.comWe on the other hand stand out like a sore thumb (or hamstring) @brightonrockpod and also...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Greater Manchester’s finest, Nick Ansley, is back on the pod to rant about Saturday, lament the night’s concluding half of The Manchester United Show 🙄 and look ahead to the sticky fixture vs The Toffees. Plus we cast a gull’s eye over the week’s other footy shenanigans.@brightonrockpodBrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This weekend’s match review comes courtesy of a Zoom chat between some of Seagulls Over London’s membership, including your regular presenter Russell Guiver, SoL chairman Roger Bevan (and sons Mark & Philip), Alistair Rapley, Raymond “The Gent” Wright, Margaret Wallis, “Boon”, Ken Sharp and a fleeting cameo from predictions king Pete Richardson. www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact the show @brightonrockpod orbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russ and Robin are joined by Man Utd fan Peter McMonagle as we cast an eye over the Preston League Cup win and the subsequent prospect of now hosting our episode guest’s Red Devils twice in 5 days, starting with the Saturday lunchtime PL encounter. We also talk pitch-invading alpacas, ranting EFL chairmen and the Covid-scuppered Harry Kane Derby!Cliche of the week: “Good / quick feet for a big man!”We are sponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact our podcast @brightonrockpod or via brighton...
Sep 25, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday’s epic chat continues as we talk dehumidifiers, Pete’s cat, Trossard’s constitution, beer that looks like whisky, oh!...and a sweeping victory by The Tyne, courtesy of sensational Lamptey & co.Contact us @brightonrockpod orbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by Seagulls Over LondonFor enquiries go to www.seagullsoverlondon.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the first part of a bumper chat Between regulars Russ, Pete, Andy & Robin, the thrashing of the shabby neighbours from along the coast gets plenty of attention, along with the latest news from the world of footy....and manscaping! Contact us @brightonrockpod orbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Russ lament another ‘typical Albion’ as luck, mistakes and the final third let us down again in our season opener. At least Kai Havertz was a bit rubbish on his debut, eh?!! They also scowl at the EFL amidst Macclesfield’s tragic demise and make some generally sarcastic remarks along the way for good measure!Sponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact the show @brightonrockpod or brightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall! Up The Albion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russ, Pete, Andy K and Robin rev up for the new season with a look at the transfer business and who they think will do what in the forthcoming campaign.@brightonrockpodbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comSponsored by www.seagullsoverlondon.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russell chats to The Albion Roar’s Ady Packham about his Albion backstory, being on a press pass at a post-lockdown Amex during Project Restart, Albion’s squad status and their upcoming chances in the new PL season....and will he take the quiz crown at the last moment as the inaugural comp comes to a close?!@brightonrockpod is sponsored by Seagulls Over London. For membership enquiries go to:www.seagullsoverlondon.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The BRP welcomes back The Gent and Richard Holberton to discuss the week’s Albion / footy news and to debate the fans in stadia / footy on TV hot potato and we speculate as to where Peter’s secret mission has taken him (Barcelona!)!In association with www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact the pod @brightonrockpodorbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall. UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are delighted to welcome BBC Sussex football commentator & presenter Johnny Cantor, who talks us through his career and gives his thoughts on Albion’s season just gone and the prospects for the one approaching. Then in Part 2 we announce our Player Of The Season as voted for by you the listeners and friends of the show and we wistfully reflect on the memorable moments in this most elongated of campaigns.Brought to you in association with www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact the show @b...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the episode Russell speaks to Michael Statham about Dutch acquisition Joel Veltman (signed from Ajax), to John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap about the exciting capture of midfield maestro Adam Lallana and to Latics fan, podcaster and aspiring journalist Jay Whittle about young Jensen Weir and the current crisis still troubling all Wigan Athletic fans.In association with www.seagullsoverlondon.comContact us @brightonrockpod or viaBrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comFor your Dutch footy insight try ou...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russell welcomes debutant Andy Bass to the BRP to tell us his Albion back story, reflect on the season (finally!) just concluded, give his progress report on Graham P, talk about his happy times in the West Stand Upper and to become the latest victim of the notorious BRP quiz!In association with SoL: contact them via www.seagullsoverlondon.com for enquiriesAnd contact us at the pod via the Twittersphere @brightonrockpod or by emailing brightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall. UTA! Learn more a...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Russ sum up the concluding games of the domestic league season (play-offs and FA Cup Final), assess the prospects of the newly promoted teams, go in two-footed on Leeds’ fans’ latest round of bellendery and discuss the new Albion home kit, plus there’s a look at the managerial merry-go-round.Brought to you in association with Seagulls Over London. Contact on www.seagullsoverlondon.com for details about events and membership.Contact the pod on brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com or @brightonro...
Aug 09, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back at The Gladstone for a long awaited face-to-face pubcast, basking in the glory of a winning conclusion to the season, summarising the PL curtain down in general and drinking sweet, sweet beers and guzzling delicious curried pies of distinction. Oh and Russ finally has the ‘joy’ of Peter’s ultra hard quiz to negotiate 😉Cliche Of The Week this time is “be careful what you wish for!”, in tribute to the sanctimonious numpties of the media, social media and some of our own acquaintances, who ad...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this ‘extra’ Russ covers the latest from the PL, details the season climax & news from the EFL and rounds up Albion’s recruitment activities.In association with www.seagullsoverlondon.comVote for your player of the season and tell us your best moments from the campaign @brightonrockpod or brightonrockpodcast@gmail.comStand or fall! UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reviewing the Newcastle borefest, looking ahead to the LONG awaited conclusion of the season at Turf Moor and posing the question: who is your player of the season? All of this in the company of our returning Gent Raymond Wright.This podcast comes to you in association with Seagulls Over London. www.seagullsoverlondon.comGive us your player of the season selection via brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com or by tweeting or DM’ing @brightonrockpodCliche of the Week: Parking the busStand or fall! UTA!! Le...
Jul 22, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andy Knott joins the boys once again to peruse the latest footy news, cast an approving eye over Albion’s game at Saints, blindfoot the oppo and wax lyrical about Maty Ryan’s sensationally effective deflection techniques when it comes to diverting swirling rockets! Peter let’s fly with a rocket of his own in Leeds’ direction (quelle surprise!!!) and Andy then launches his in the direction of petro-fuelled, ‘plucky’ Bournemouth.CLICHE OF THE WEEK: WHEN HE HITS IT, IT STAYS HIT!This pod comes to y...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome our Manchester based Seagulls mates Alastair Jones and Nick Ansley who are on their Zoom couches to discuss the City match, their Albion back stories, life in the North West, classic awaydays, Olympic hockey, Graham Moseley’s son, Manchester’s beertopian status, stadium shadows and fogs of uncertainty. We also pay musical tribute to the recently departed film composing great Ennio Morricone and then, of course, there’s the quiz. This pod comes to you in association with Seag...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
