
The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast
Beesotted is a Brentford FC fanzine that started in 1990 and now produces a podcast covering all things Brentford. With over 1200 episodes, the podcast features pre-match and post-match analysis, often recorded live from the terraces. Hosted by Billy Grant and Dave Lane, it includes contributions from various regular guests. The show has been nominated for multiple FSA and Football Content Awards.
Episodes

Brentford 3 Chelsea 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees and Chelsea fans straight after the final whistle, getting their reaction to a huge West London derbyBrentford's three-goal victory, the performance, the atmosphere and all the talking points from a memorable night at the Gtech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Bournemouth Drama, Reading Cup Victory & Chelsea Showdown | Brentford v Chelsea Preview Podcast
Billy "TheBee" Grant and Dave "Laney" Lane are back for a huge one – the West London derby is here, and Chelsea make the short trip to Kew on Friday night to take on the mighty BeesThere's plenty to look back on first – away days at Bournemouth and Reading both get picked over, the good, the bad and the downright frustrating, as the lads work out exactly where Brentford stand heading into derby we

Part 1: Can The Bees Finally Break The Chelsea Home Hoodoo? | Brentford v Chelsea Preview Podcast with Kunal
Billy chats to Chelsea fan Kunal, who goes home and away with both Chelsea and England - and has racked up a serious number of England caps along the wayHe gives us the lowdown on Chelsea, their strengths and weaknesses, and his thoughts on whether the Bees can cause problems and get a resultChelsea remain the only team Brentford have faced at home in the Premier League and not beaten. Can the Bee

Reading 1 Brentford 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands Caption
🎙️ POST-MATCH PODCASTBrentford are through to the Carabao Cup fourth round after beating Reading 2-1.Billy TheBee Grant looks back on the game and chats to Bees fans outside the stadium - getting their thoughts on the performance, the result and the Bees’ progress in the cup🎧 Listen to the latest post-match podcast🐝 FOLLOW at PrideOfWest.London to hear it first Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Hurlock, Hamer & Where To Drink In Reading | Reading v Brentford League Cup Mini-Pod with The Tilehurst End
Billy TheBee Grant chats to Ben from The Tilehurst End ahead of Brentford’s League Cup trip to ReadingIt’s been quite a journey since the two sides last met in 2020 - the Bees have gone upwards, while Reading have been on one hell of a rollercoasterJonathan JB Burchill brings us Reading Facts & Funk, including a look at some of the players who have worn both shirts - Terry Hurlock and Ben Hame

Frantic Match Ends All Square - Bournemouth 2 Brentford 2 Post Match Podcast
It finishes Bournemouth 2, Brentford 2 at the Vitality after a hugely hard-fought afternoon that, by the end, had pretty much everything.Brentford took the lead through Kevin Schade, only for Bournemouth to fight their way back into it, equalise and then go ahead early in the second half. But Schade wasn’t finished there. A wayward pass out from the Bournemouth goalkeeper fell straight t

Part 2: Cherries Away, Bournemouth Battle & Can The Bees Bounce Back? | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast
Part Two of the Bournemouth Preview podcast where Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane turn their attention to a tough away trip to AFC Bournemouth, as the Bees look to put last weekend’s frustrating draw with Sunderland behind them and get back to winning ways, hopefully.Can Brentford find the performance over a full 90 minutes, and what will it take to come away from the Vitality Stadium

Part 1: Sunderland Disappointment, Referee Rage & Turning Up The Noise | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast
Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane get together to chew the fat over last weekend’s disappointing draw with Sunderland, in what was yet another game of two very different halves for the Bees.The refereeing performance is firmly on the agenda too, as we get stuck into the big decisions, the frustrations and whether Brentford can ever catch a break from the officials.We also look at the fan

Brentford 1 Sunderland 1 | Bees Fight Back After Sunderland Dominance - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Brentford came into the Sunderland game unbeaten looking to get back to winning ways at home after a disappointing draw at LeedsSunderland bossed the first half before the Bees went ahead after the break, only for the visitors to hit back and earn a 1-1 drawBilly TheBee Grant speaks to Bees and Mackems fans straight after the final whistle to get the raw reaction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

Part 2: Sunderland Preview, Black Cat Hunting & The Americanisation of Football | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast
Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane continue the build-up to Brentford’s home clash with Sunderland in the second part of a two part Sunderland Preview podcastThe Bees look to take out the Black Cats as Billy and Laney preview the game, discuss the plans for the big flag display in the ground pre-match, discuss 🇺🇸 The Americanisation of English Football 💰and look ahead to the pre-match Steam

Part 1: Window Slammed Shut, Giles Gives His Verdict & Leeds Reaction | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast
Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane look back at a busy summer transfer window and Brentford’s completed business, with Director of Football Phil Giles’ interview giving us plenty to get our teeth intoWe also get stuck into Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds - two points dropped or a point gained?. We hear what Bees and Leeds fans have to say after the final whistle, while Jacob “The Gowler” Gowl

A Game Of Two Halves But Bees Return Unbeaten: Leeds 1 Brentford 1
So, as we walk away from Elland Road following a 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Brentford, we caught up with fans from both sides to get their reaction and find out what the result means for each team.In truth, Brentford probably deserved a little more than a point, but it was certainly a game of two halves, with both sides having spells where they looked the more likely to take all three point

Part 2: Leeds Opposition Preview, Bees Breakdown Statistical Lowdown | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast
Following on from Part 1, we turn our attention fully to Leeds United and the forthcoming Premier League clash with the BeesWe get the opposition view from Oscar from All Leeds TV, who gives us the lowdown on the new-look Leeds side, their strengths, weaknesses, key players and what Brentford can expect when the two teams meetThen The Gowler from Bees Breakdown is back with another statistical and

Part 1: Spurs Smashed, Birmingham Whooped, Pinnock Farewell, Diouf In | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast
A bumper two-part podcast this week as Billy TheBee Grant, Dave “Laney” Lane and Sherlock Holmes are back with loads to get stuck into after a massive few days for the Bees.Brentford smashed Spurs and then put six past Birmingham City - so there's plenty to talk aboutWe kick off talking transfer window and new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, who arrives from West Ham. We look at his strengths

League Cup: Birmingham 1 Brentford 6 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
A very good night for the BeesBilly TheBee Grant chats to Brentford and Birmingham fans after a convincing 6-1 League Cup win at St Andrew's in the League CupBrentford made seven changes from Saturday's Spurs game, starting with a mix of squad players and some first-teamers.As the game went on, the big guns came on and Brentford gradually took control - finishing the job with a strong second-half

League Cup Second Round Mini-Pod - Beesotted Chats with Birmingham City's Davo
Billy TheBee Grant chats to Davo from Birmingham's Davo’s Diaries, shooting the breeze and reminiscing about the old days when Brentford and Birmingham regularly crossed paths in the ChampionshipThe Bees and the Brummies have come a long way since those days - and now they’re set to meet again, this time in the League Cup.A bit of nostalgia, plenty of football chat and looking ahead to another Bre

Brentford 3 Tottenham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Spurs got absolutely battered by a rampant Brentford team.Billy TheBee Grant is out in the stands and pubs chatting to Bees and Spurs fans after a performance that had pretty much everything.Brentford dominated from start to finish - pressing, creating chances and making Spurs look seriously uncomfortable.Billy chats to Bees striker Kaye Furo and ex-Bee Carl Hutchings to get their take on a brilli

The Season Is Back - From Relegation Favourites To European Tour? | Brentford v Tottenham Preview Podcast
Full house in the studio as Beesotted goes head-to-head with Bees Breakdown ahead of the trip to Tottenham - Billy TheBee Grant, Laney, The Allard and The Gowler all in the hot seatWhat a difference 12 months makesLast season, the pundits were almost universally tipping Brentford for relegation. This time around, they seem almost scared to put us anywhere near the bottom three. But where exactly h

Seven Heaven. Brentford 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Brentford finish pre-season in style with a thumping 7-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their final friendly before the new Premier League campaignBilly TheBee Grant chats to Bees fans after the match as the Bees put on a real show at the Gtech - with Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade both grabbing two goals apiece.A hugely encouraging end to a strong pre-season for Keith Andrews and his Brentford sid

To Rennes And Back With Sangaré & Wilson | Brentford’s Pre-Season So Far - Beesotted Podcast
Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane reflect on Brentford’s pre-season so far on the way back from France following the Bees’ 4-2 win over Rennes - with a first for Beesotted as the podcast is recorded whilst in an open-air lido in JerseyThey look at Keith Andrews’ first proper pre-season in charge and how the new head coach is shaping his Brentford side ahead of the new campaignThere’s a look a

French Fans Say Brentford are Champions League | Rennes 2 Brentford 4 - Post-Match Podcast From The French Stands and Bars
The Bees sign off their trip to France with a cracking 4-2 win over Rennes over in France - and Billy TheBee Grant is out and about soaking up the atmosphere.Rennes fans were impressed with Brentford saying that they were the best team they had played pre season and would easily make the top 3 in their league which would get them Champions League We chat to Bees fans and Rennes supporters in the s

New Season Expectations. Bees Fans Have Their Say | Beesotted Season Preview Podcast
Billy Grant was travelling over to Rennes for Brentford’s first pre-season friendly in front of supporters when he decided to catch up with a load of Bees fans to find out how they werere feeling ahead of the new season.From excitement and optimism to a few nerves and plenty of debate, supporters from all corners of Lionel Road share their thoughts on the summer so far, the new signings, the squad

From Staines To Knebworth, Oasis To Vindaloo | Hard-Fi's Richard Archer Joins Beesotted Down The Pub - Part 2
Part Two of our special chat with Richard Archer from Hard-Fi, recorded at The Steam Packet in Kew, sees Billy "The Bee" Grant, Dave "Laney" Lane and Martin "The Dutchman" Holland settle in for one of those pub conversations that takes on a life of its ownRichard reflects on Hard-Fi's incredible rise from Staines to worldwide success, opening up on the highs, the lows and everything in between. He

A Brand New Season So What Do The Numbers Really Say About The Bees? | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics
Jacob "The Gowler" Gowler and Matt "The Allard" Allard are back for another deep dive into the numbers behind Brentford's summer and the season aheadBefore discussion the football, the lads reflect on their World Cup adventures with The Gowler watching England play Congo in Atlanta and they discused England's heavyweight clash with Argentina Then it's back to Brentford with a comprehensive st

Nobody Gave Us A Chance But We Never Stopped Believing | Brentford Manager Keith Andrews Talks to Beesotted | Part 2
In Part 2 of Beesotted’s chat with Brentford boss Keith Andrews, Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Matt The Allard Allard continue the conversation down the pub at One Over The AitKeith looks back on Brentford’s big away wins at Aston Villa and Newcastle, the gritty performance after Kevin Schade’s red card at Villa Park, and whilst Beesotted question Schade's lack of consistency, Keith expl

How The Bees Survived The Summer Chaos | Brentford Manager Keith Andrews Talks to Beesotted | Part 1
The season is overBrentford came within a cat’s whisker of embarking on a European tour next season. It was close, but ultimately no cigar. Yet when you consider that plenty of pundits, bookmakers and rival fans had the Bees tipped for a relegation battle before a ball was kicked, finishing 9th in the Premier League - equalling the club’s highest-ever top-flight finish - represents another remarka

Liverpool 1 Brentford 1 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Brentford’s European dream came to an end at Anfield after a battling draw against the champions on the final day of the season.Billy TheBee Grant spoke to Bees fans in the stands and around the ground straight after the match as Brentford gave everything but ultimately fell just short of the European places after results elsewhere went against them.We look back at a season full of highs, near mis

Bees One Last Push For Europe | Liverpool v Brentford Preview Podcast
The final game of the season and it’s all on the line for Brentford. The Bees head to Anfield needing a result to keep those European hopes alive - and Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are here to chew over all the permutations, possibilities and pressure heading into the biggest game of the campaignThey look back at the draw with Palace and ask whether Oliver Glasner’s side managed to out-t

Bees' Tactics Exposed, Hybrid Hickey & Schuster Profile | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics
Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler and Matt “The Allard” Allard are back digging deep into the numbers and tactics after Brentford’s draw with Crystal Palace and ahead to the final-day clash at LiverpoolThey break down how Palace’s box midfield caused problems against Brentford’s shape, the importance of the wing-backs and fullbacks in the game, and ask what tactical tweaks the Bees could have made to gain

Brentford 2 Crystal Palace 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Brentford’s European hopes are still alive — just — after a dramatic draw against Crystal Palace at the Gtech.The Bees twice came from behind with Dango Ouattara grabbing both goals, including a late leveller that sent Lionel Road into full voice. Palace had looked sharp for long spells though, with Sarr’s early penalty and Wharton’s second-half strike putting the Eagles in control at different st

Bees Target Europe As Eagles Eye Leipzig | Brentford v Crystal Palace Preview Podcast
Brentford go into their final home game of the season with European dreams very much alive… but to achieve those this game is a must win in all honesty. Having gone down 3-0 at Manchester City last time out, three points will be in the players’ cross-hairs and if those are achieved, and one or two other results go our way, The Bees could know their fate even before the match at Liverpool in the fi

Manchester City 3 Brentford 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy TheBee Grant speaks to Brentford and Manchester City fans in the stands and streets after the Bees’ tough afternoon at the Etihad.City showed their quality and punished Brentford clinically, but there’s still plenty to chew over - from the Bees’ approach and key moments in the match to the travelling fans who kept singing throughout.We look back at where the game was won and lost, whether th

Hard-Fi’s Richard Archer Joins Beesotted | Bees Need To Be Hard To Beat Against City
Billy TheBee Grant, Dave Laney Lane and Martin The Dutchman we’re joined by special guest Richard Archer from Hard-Fi at The Steam Packet pub in Strand on the Green as they look back on the West Ham win and turn attention to Brentford’s trip to Manchester CityRichard drops in to talk about his Brentford journey - from Griffin Park to Lionel Road - plus life on the road, following the Bees whi

Brentford Clinical As West Ham Rue Chances | Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Brentford 3 West Ham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The StandsBilly “The Bee” Grant is in the stands and pub at the Brentford talking to Bees and West Ham fans after Brentford’s 3-0 win.A controlled performance from Brentford - solid at the back, sharp going forward and clinical in the key moments. But West Ham will feel hard done by - especially in the first half where they created some big chances

Desperate Hammers Visit Brentford - Pre West Ham Podcast
Dave ‘Laney’ Lane and Lewis ‘Sherlock’ Holmes gather down the boozer to discuss a busy week’s Brentford action following Monday night’s trip to Old Trafford and looking ahead to the bank holiday weekend home clash with relegation haunted West Ham United.The duo are joined by JB with his Facts-n-Funk, Matt Allard and Jacob Gowler with their Bees Breakdown stats and tactical analysis, as well as Wes

Manchester United 2 Brentford 1 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy “The Bee” Grant is outside Old Trafford speaking to Bees fans straight after the final whistle, as Brentford paid the price for missed chances in a game that could easily have swung the other way.The Bees had their moments but couldn’t take them, and were punished as Manchester United struck twice in the first half - one of them very much against the run of play. There’s plenty of chat on th

Spandau Ballet Inspired Bees Eye Gold At Old Trafford | Brentford v Manchester United Preview Podcast
After ten another draw - this time against Fulham - Billy “The Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back to break down all the latest Brentford news and look ahead to Monday night’s trip to Old Trafford, where the Bees face third-placed Manchester United. They’re joined by Andrew from the Cream of Manchester podcast, who offers a Red Devils perspective, while JB returns with his usual mix of

Schade In Focus, Mbeumo On Fire & Europe’s Hidden Cost | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics
Beyond the Breakdown is back with Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard getting properly stuck into the detail after a busy run of games.First up, a forensic look back at the Everton and Fulham matches – from Everton’s super narrow shape trying to shut the Bees down, to Fulham’s in-game tweaks that shifted the momentum. The lads dig into the numbers behind Brentford’s finishing to

Bees Denied By Leno Late-On | Brentford 0 Fulham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy TheBee Grant is in the stands and pubs chatting to Bees fans straight after a frustrating but hard-fought West London derby that ended goallessBrentford will feel they should have nicked it - creating the better chances, especially late on, but denied by a stunning stoppage-time save from Fulham keeper Bernd Leno The Bees had the only real threat on goal across the 90, with Fulham faili

West London Bake-Off Heats Up | Brentford v Fulham Preview Podcast
Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane hook up to argue over the pronunciation of cakes and discuss all that matters from the Everton draw last weekend as well as look forward to the Fulham game on Saturday lunchtime. The duo are joined by Jacob Gowler's Bees Breakdown with stats and tactics, JB with his Facts and Funk and Elizabeth from our chums at the Fulhamish Podcast giving the lowdown o

Brentford 2 Everton 2 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy TheBee Grant chats to Bees fans outside the ground and in the pub after Brentford’s 2-2 draw with Everton.Supporters give their thoughts on the goals, key moments and overall performance, weighing up whether it’s a point gained or two dropped.Raw reaction straight after the final whistle from the stands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flowerpot Men Plot Toffee Blues | Brentford v Everton Preview Podcast
The Bees are back in action again after a prolonged international and FA Cup break and the Beesotted boys are back too, this time down the garden centre, to talk all things Brentford ahead of the match against Everton at Lionel RoadBilly The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane aren’t quite pushing up the daisies just yet, but hanging baskets and compost talk are definitely on the menu as the duo prepare

Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen Unleashed | Tales of Chaos & Brentford Spirit LIVE From the Beesotted Social Part 1
From the archives - it’s 2018, 13 years after The Great Escape and Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen takes centre stage in a hilarious evening at a Beesotted social in what can only be described as the lost tapesThe recording from this event went missing in actionThe lost tapesSo this has never been broadcast before. This is a proper Beesotted exclusiveA rare chance to hear Martin in full flow - unfiltered,

Rico v Lewis-Potter, Late Goals and Bees’ Europe Push | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics
Jacob ‘The Gowler’ Gowler and Matt ‘The Allard’ Allard go deep into the numbers and tactics behind Brentford’s recent run and what’s coming next.They kick things off by reviewing their predictions from the Brighton, Burnley and Bournemouth matches - what they got right, what they didn’t, and what the data says in hindsight.Then it’s into the detail - a full statistical and tactical breakdown of th

Leeds United 0 Brentford 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands
Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant is getting how fans feel about the potential European Tour after a hard-fought stalemate as Brentford dug in for a point against Leeds.We speak to Bees fans after a few pints - getting the lowdown on a disciplined defensive display, chances missed, and whether it’s a point gained or two dropped on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thiago Gets Brazil Nod as Bees Head North | Leeds United v Brentford Preview Podcast
With Brentford facing a trip to Elland Road this weekend to take on Leeds United, and after having been pegged back from a two-goal lead against Wolves last Monday, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane got their heads together to try and make sense of all things Bees and non Bees before the international break.As well as discussing these two fixtures, the lads celebrate Igor Thiago’s call u

Brentford 2 Wolves 2 - Post-match podcast from the stands
Brentford were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw with Wolves in a game that had a bit of everything - goals, momentum swings and a sense it could have been more.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant was in the stands and the pubs after the match, chatting to both Bees and Wolves fans to get the instant reaction - plenty of debate over whether it’s two points dropped or one gained.All the key moments and fan thoughts

Benham on Data, Mbeumo on Being Scouted and Ironed Jeans | Brentford v Wolves Pre-match Podcast
Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane get together for this week’s Beesotted podcast with plenty on the agendaWe kick things off chatting about Matthew Benham and his appearance talking stats at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the crew from Men in Blazers – and what it says about the data-driven philosophy behind Brentford FCWe al

Heartbreak From The Spot - Brentford Crash Out To West Ham On Penalties
Brentford’s cup run came to a painful end after a penalty shoot-out defeat to West Ham.It was a night of frustration and what-might-have-been for the Bees, who battled hard but ultimately fell short from the spot.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant was outside chatting to the fans straight after the match to get their thoughts on the performance, the penalties, and the feeling after crashing out of the cup. As

Can Bees Burst West Ham's Cup Bubble For A Place In The Quarter Finals?
Brentford returned from the South Coast on Tuesday night with a point following a tough test against Bournemouth, and with Rico Henry on the crocked list... Monday night's Cup clash at West Ham now awaits and, if The Bees can come away smiling, they will have secured a place in the Quarter Finals for the first time since 1989.Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane got together to talk about all t

Bournemouth 0 Brentford 0 | Post-Match Podcast from the Stands
A hard-fought point on the South Coast as The Bees dug in for a goalless draw at the stadium formerly known as Dean CourtBilly TheBee Grant was in the stands for this one – and then straight out into the pubs afterwards to get the real story from the travelling Brentford faithfulWas it a solid away performance and a valuable clean sheet? Did we do enough to win it? And how did the fans rate the ch

From Burnley Bedlam to Cherry Challenge | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast
After the roller-coaster win at Turf Moor on Saturday, where The Bees eventually ran out 4-3 winners after a nerve-wrecking afternoon, Brentford have to regroup and head off to the South Coast to take on Bournemouth.Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane get together to chat about the VAR-fuelled win in Lancashire, hot off the press news about new investors in the club and what that could mea

From Brighton Frustration To Clarets Preparation | Burnley v Brentford Preview Podcast
This week on the Beesotted Pride of West London podcast, Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are back in the virtual studio chewing over plenty of big Brentford talking pointsWe kick off with the news that Keith Andrews has signed a new Brentford contract until 2032 - what it says about the club’s long-term planning, the direction of travel and just how important he is behind the scenesThen it’

Bees 0 Brighton 2 - One To Forget After Plenty To Remember
Brentford lost 2-0 at home to Brighton today in a largely forgettable match… Beesotted spoke to Bees and Brighton fans after the match to try and make sense of a dull old afternoon at The Gtech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton Rock Up + Arsenal and Macclesfield Review Chit Chat
Dave 'Laney' Lane and Lewis 'Sherlock' Holmes host the latest Beesotted podcast as we look forward to the visit of Brighton this weekend and look back to the excellent draw with Arsenal, and the not so excellent win over Macclesfield in the FA Cup on Monday night. Thanks also to Matt 'The Allard' Allard and Jacob 'the Gowler' Gowler, JB with his Facts and Funk and Russ from Brighton Rocks podcast

Macclesfield 0 Brentford 1 - post-match podcast from the pub
The Bees had to fight hard for their win over Macclesfield in the cupWe spoke to Bees & Silkmen fans straight after the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Disrupted. Villa Exposed. Newcastle Conquered. | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics
Beyond The Breakdown is back with Jacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard - and this week the focus is firmly on ArsenalThey examined the job Keith Andrews has done and how his philosophy is now fully embedded in this Brentford side. The main event, though, is that incredible performance against Arsenal - a display that disrupted their title charge and, on another day, should absolutely

Phoenix Rising - Can The Silkmen Stun the Bees? Macclesfield v Brentford FA Cup Preview
This week’s Beesotted Pride of West London podcast sees Billy TheBee Grant looking ahead to Brentford’s FA Cup trip to Macclesfield - with memories still lingering of their recent giant-killing shock against Crystal Palace. The question hanging in the air - could the Bees be next?Billy spoke to Macclesfield fan Ellie Thomason to get the full lowdown on the Silkmen and what Brentford fans should ex

Brentford 1 Arsenal 1 - Post-Match Podcast From the Pub
Billy TheBee Grant was straight outside the ground after the Arsenal match, chatting to Bees and Arsenal fans to get the raw and honest reactions right after the final whistleWe spoke about the key moments that swung the game, the big performances out there, and whether Brentford got what they deservedAs always, it’s proper fan emotion - no filter, no script - just supporters giving their instant

Beesotted Chat with Talksport's Jason Cundy & Jamie O’Hara - Frank Sacked and Arsenal Preview
Billy TheBee Grant returns to the Talksport studio to chat to Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara about the sacking of former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, getting their take on how his sacking has unfolded and how his time at The Bees is now being viewed from the outsideThen attention turns to Arsenal, with the lads discussing what Brentford need to do to get a result – how to stay compact, disrupt Arsen

Bees – A Clear and Present Danger for Gooners | Brentford v Arsenal Preview Podcast
This week’s Beesotted Pride of West London podcast features Billy 'the Bee' Grant and Dave 'Laney' Lane, bringing you all the latest news ahead of the exciting clash with Arsenal in Brentford on Thursday nightWe also reflect on that brilliant victory at Newcastle last weekend, a result that has fans still buzzing and Yoanne Wissa crying and you can hear their reactions from the pub straight after

Can Brentford Derail Arsenal’s Title Push? | Beesotted Chat with AFTV Laurie
Billy Grant chats to Laurie Lyle from AFTV to get the lowdown on Arsenal in the run-up to the big match between the two sides.We discuss how this Arsenal side feels compared to recent seasons - whether grinding out wins without playing at their best is a sign of real maturity, or something we’ve seen beforeWith Man City quietly closing the gap again, Laurie gives an honest take on nerves, pressure

£55m for Wissa & Six Points | Newcastle 2 Brentford 3 – Post-Match From the Pub
Brentford went to Newcastle and rewrote a bit of history - bagging their first win there since 1934.A proper dogged Bees performance. Bees went behind, showed character to equalise, then pushed on to take the lead. Even when Newcastle were handed a penalty and dragged themselves back into the game, Brentford still had the guts, belief and bottle to go again and get the win.Straight after the final

Bees Reunited with Snake Wissa | Newcastle v Brentford Preview Podcast
The Bees travelled to Newcastle as Brentford are reunited with the snake WissaBilly The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane spoke about it a little bitPlus the usual stats and tactics from Jacob The Gowler Gowler and facts and funk from JB BurchillThen we have Sam from Tru Faith podcast giving the lowdown on The Toon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Eyes on Villa Park | Aston Villa v Brentford Preview Podcast
Billy TheBee Grant and Dave Laney Lane are back to chew over another busy week in Brentford-land as the Bees head to Villa Park.We kick off with a bit of transfer chat, including Frank the Tank Onyeka and the latest interest around himParis Magoma’s moves to Norwich on a permanent Injury updates on Ajer and Damsgaard We looked back at the Nottingham Forest match, including the Man of the

Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2 | Post-Match Podcast from the Stands
A lack-lustre performance from The Bees saw them slump to only their second home defeat against a Forest side desperate for three points to avoid them slipping closer to the relegation zoneWe spoke to fans immediately after the game in the stands and the pub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Bees Break the Dycheball Hoodoo? | Brentford v Nottingham Forest Preview Podcast
Billy TheBee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane are back with another packed episode, taking you inside a busy Brentford week on and off the pitchIn a packed intro we start by looking at the Premier League injury table, where the Bees’ resilience really shows - third bottom in the Premier League for minutes lost through injuries (just 262), comparing favourably against clubs like Newcastle, Spurs, Arsena

Inside Nottingham Forest’s Chaotic Season | Beesotted Brentford Meets Forest Focus
Billy the Bee chats to Matt Davies from Forest Focus for the inside story on Nottingham Forest’s topsy-turvy seasonThree managers in four months, a surprise European adventure, and a league position that’s heading the wrong way - so what on earth is going on at the City Ground?Matt gives the Nottingham perspective on the chaos, the causes, and where Forest go from here. 🐝🌳You can also ca

Chelsea v Brentford - The Numbers Don’t Lie | Beyond The Breakdown Stats and Tactics
Matt The Allard Allard and Jacob The Gowler Gowler return with another deep dive into the stats and tactics behind Brentford’s performancesThis week, the lads analyse the Chelsea match through the numbers, digging into xG vs xGOT and what it reveals about chance quality, finishing, and overall control. There’s also a detailed look at Brentford’s 4-2-2-2 system — where it’s work

Missed Chances Cost Bees Dear | Chelsea 2 Brentford 0 Post-Match Podcast from the Stands
Brentford travelled to Stamford Bridge and put in a brilliant performance, taking the game to Chelsea and dominating long spells of the game. The Bees were all over the hosts, but missed chances proved costly as two mistakes swung the match in favour of ChelseaDespite the result, fans came away proud of the performance. Billy the Bee Grant grabs instant reactions from Brentford and Chelsea support

Chelsea Match Preview Interview with Talksport’s Jason Cundy and Beesotted
Well this interview went #TeamsLike Brentford very quicklyBilly “The Bee” Grant appeared on Talksport's The Sports Bar with Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara to preview the upcoming Chelsea v Brentford match. It turned into one of the more awkward previews, with loosely structured questions and a fair bit of attempted rage-baiting as Jason Cundy repeatedly framed it as “small club Brentford” taking on

Fifth Place Bees Eye Chelsea's Champions League Spot | Chelsea v Brentford Preview Podcast
Fresh off an FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday, Billy The Bee Grant and Dave Laney Lane return to the virtual joint to reflect on a confidence-boosting cup win before turning their attention firmly back to league business.With Brentford looking to maintain their grip on 5th place in the Premier League, focus switches to a huge West London derby against Chelsea, with new manager Liam Rosenior

Bees' Confidence High After Everton & Sunderland Wins | Wednesday v Brentford FA Cup Preview Podcast
With Brentford sitting in a lofty fifth position in the Premier League after back to back wins against Everton and Sunderland, The Bees can be distracted by the FA Cup this weekend and face a trip to Sheffield WednesdayThe match at Hillsborough provides Keith Andrews to rest a few and rotate the team to allow some of the fringe players their chance to impress in a match that the troubled hosts wil

Brentford FA Cup Mini Pod | Beesotted In Conversation With The Wednesday Week Podcast
Thew first of TWO podcasts previewing the Wednesday cup match. Billy The Bee Grant catches up with Fudge from The Wednesday Week Podcast and has a good old skool reminiesce about Championship days and more as they discuss Brentford's visit to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA CupThe main podcast also reviews the Everton and Sunderland gameYou can catch all our podcasts on PrideOfWest.London Hosted on

Brentford 3–0 Sunderland | Post-Match Podcast From the Stands
A big win for Brentford. A convincing 3–0, another strong home performance, and the Bees move up to 5th place. Billy “The Bee” Grant reacts from the stands, soaking up the noise and the mood inside the ground, and grabs the thoughts of Brentford and Sunderland fans at full-time.Raw reaction. Honest takes. Big result. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees Look To Sting Black Cats | Brentford v Sunderland Pre-Match Podcast
With the fixtures coming thick and fast, Billy “The Bee” O’Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane sat down to look ahead to tonight’s clash, fresh off that superb away win at Everton.The Black Cats have been one of the stories of the season, surprising plenty with their spirited return to the top flight. But Keith Andrews’ side will be out for revenge after that last-gasp defeat at the Stadium of Light earli

Everton 2 Brentford 4 - Post Match Podcast from the Stands and Bars
We spoke to Everton and Bees fans after Brentford's win against Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford 0–0 Spurs | Post-Match Podcast from the Stands
A frustrating afternoon at the Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford are held to a goalless draw against a Spurs side that looked there for the taking. The Bees had the better moments and territory but couldn’t quite find the cutting edge to turn pressure into points.Billy is straight outside the ground and in the pub at full time, chatting to Brentford and Spurs fans for instant, raw reaction

Bring On The Tottenham. The Big New Year’s Day Clash | Brentford v Spurs Preview Podcast
With the whiff of the Bournemouth victory still fresh in our minds, Brentford prepare to take on Thomas Frank’s Tottenham at Brentford Community StadiumThe Bees’ first fixture of 2026, Billy ‘The Bee’ Grant and Dave ‘Laney’ Lane look back at the excellent performance last time out, as well as discussing whether Keith Andrews’ team can build on those positives and exact revenge on Spurs after our n

Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & How Brentford Can Beat Spurs | Beyond the Breakdown
Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & Beating Spurs | Beyond the BreakdownThe Brentford Tactical and Statistical LowdownJacob The Gowler Gowler and Matt The Allard Allard dive deep into Brentford’s recent performances and what they reveal about where the Bees really are right nowThe podcast kicks off with a Wolves and Bournemouth double-header, focusing on the re-shaped midfield. How did Bren











