The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

Episodes

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  Back together - The class of '83 04.08.2026 20m

  The heroes of Brighton & Hove Albion's legendary 1983 FA Cup Final team reunite at the Amex to relive one of the most memorable chapters in the club's history.Paul Hayward is joined by Gordon Smith, Neil Smillie and Chris Ramsey as they look back on the unforgettable cup run, the spirit that carried Albion to Wembley and the stories that still make them smile more than 40 years on.The trio also reflect on the dramatic transformation of the club, from the Goldstone Ground and the challenges that followed to today's Premier League success, discussing how the modern game has changed, why they believe Albion can one day lift a major trophy and why the bond between the 1983 squad remains as strong as ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  All Blacks to Albion with Mike Anthony 21.07.2026 35m

  With more than 25 years of experience across elite-level sport, including a 14 year spell with New Zealand Rugby, Mike Anthony has helped shape winning teams and develop world class athletes. As head of player development and high performance, Mike works closely with the coaching and performance teams to drive player development and foster a high-performance culture across the first-team squad. In this episode, he shares how his experience with the All Blacks is being translated into football, offering insights into mindset, preparation and the small details that make a big difference at the top level. A rare behind the scenes look at the science, strategy and culture that support success at Brighton & Hove Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Season highlights - The best of the Official Brighton & Hove Albion Podcast 07.07.2026 33m

  From current players and club legends to the people working behind the scenes, we look back at some of the standout moments from another memorable season of the Official Brighton & Hove Albion Podcast.Maxim De Cuyper explains why Brighton was the perfect move for him, Peter Ward reflects on the season he couldn't stop scoring and Pascal Groß looks back on the bruising Premier League debut that almost sent him home after just four weeks.We also head inside the training ground with Lead Performance Nutritionist Paola Rodríguez-Giustiniani to discover what really fuels Albion's players, before former captain Brian Horton relives one of the most dramatic promotion stories in the club's history.Whether you missed these conversations the first time around or simply want to hear them again, here's a selection of our favourite moments from the 2025/26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Winning off the pitch with Lauren Wigdor and Paul Camillin 23.06.2026 23m

  Brighton & Hove Albion has been named one of the UK's best places to work. So what makes the club such a special place to be? In this episode, we go behind the scenes to find out.Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo are joined by Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren Wigdor and Head of Media & Communications Paul Camillin to discuss the club's recent recognition in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards and how a football club with more than 500 staff has built a culture that people genuinely want to be part of.From the Championship years to becoming an established Premier League club, we explore the Team Brighton values that underpin everything the club does, from recruiting the right people, to maintaining a high-performance culture across every department. Plus, we discover why puppy therapy has become an unlikely part of life behind the scenes at Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Celebrating 125 with Anna Easthope 16.06.2026 24m

  Brighton & Hove Albion is celebrating its 125th anniversary and in this episode we go behind the scenes with Head of Marketing, Anna Easthope, to find out what's in store for supporters during this landmark year.From fan festivals and anniversary events to the new club museum, Anna reveals how the celebrations have been planned and why it was so important to put supporters at the heart of them all.Anna also shares some fascinating insights into life as Head of Marketing, the stories she's heard from Brighton supporters around the world and why the club's taste of European football has only increased the hunger for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Albion at the World Cup 09.06.2026 29m

  The stage is set, the squads are confirmed and the anticipation is building for another unforgettable World Cup, and with Albion players set to feature across the tournament, Seagulls fans will have plenty of reasons to tune in.In this special preview episode we take a Brighton & Hove Albion view of football's biggest tournament. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo look at the players set to feature on the world stage, assess their chances of making an impact and discuss which nations could go furthest in the competition.They also explore the players who were unfortunate to miss out, the challenge of tournament football… and, as ever, there's debate over England's squad selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Champions at the Amex with Ian Buckman 02.06.2026 35m

  Ian Buckman joins us on this episode to reflect on a landmark season for Brighton & Hove Albion’s academy following the Under-21s' Premier League 2 title success.As Academy Manager, Ian gives us an insight into the journey behind the trophy win, the identity and mentality that shaped the group and what it meant to lift the title at the Amex.The conversation also explores the balance between player development and winning, the pathway from academy football into the first team and what comes next for the latest generation of Albion talent as they look to take the next step in their careers.We also hear from Under-21s coach Shannon Ruth following the squad’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens triumph, as he reflects on a memorable end to the season and the experiences helping shape Brighton’s next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Wembley awaits with Fran Kirby & Chiamaka Nnadozie 26.05.2026 17m

  This is what players dream about and for Brighton, the big day is almost here.The Brighton & Hove Albion Women's team take centre stage in this special episode as attention turns to the FA Cup final against Manchester City.We catch up with members of the Albion squad and get a feel for the excitement and anticipation building ahead of one of the biggest occasions in the football calendar.We hear from Fran Kirby and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie as they discuss the build-up to the final, preparations behind the scenes, handling the pressure of such a huge occasion and what it means to represent Brighton on one of football's biggest stages as the club prepares for a special day at Wembley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The human game with Shona Richards 19.05.2026 35m

  In this episode, we welcome back Shona Richards, Academy Player Care Lead at the club, as we explore the work happening behind the scenes to support Albion's young players as they progress through the academy pathway.A former GB hurdler and junior British record holder, Shona opens up about her athletics journey, the injuries that changed her career and how those experiences now shape the support she gives to young footballers coming through Brighton's academy system.We look into the importance of identity beyond football and preparing young people for life, whether they make it in the Premier League or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Game changers with Joe Jenkins (feat. Matt O'Riley) 12.05.2026 33m

  Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo sit down with Joe Jenkins, the new chief executive officer of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, to explore the powerful connection between football and community. From growing up in East London using cans as makeshift footballs, to leading impactful work in the charity sector, Joe shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his career.  The conversation explores how football can unlock potential, support young people and create real change at a local level. Albion midfielder Matt O’Riley also joins us to reflect on his involvement with the club’s foundation and the impact of its work within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pitch perfect plans with Paul Mullen 05.05.2026 22m

  On this episode, our Operations Director Paul Mullen joins us to talk about his journey in football, his role at the club, and reflects on plans for a new Brighton Women’s Stadium. Paul shares his reaction to the proposed stadium project, outlining the club’s ambitions and the long term impact it could have on the women’s game, the club and the wider Albion community. Paul’s career in professional sport started as a teenager when he was an apprentice with Sheffield Wednesday, before working on the administrative side for The FA, Vancouver Whitecaps and the British Columbia Soccer Association. During his time at Brighton he has also become a member of the club's Women’s & Girls' Board, as well as a Trustee of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Albion at 125 - On display with Jody East 28.04.2026 29m

  As Brighton & Hove Albion approaches its 125th anniversary, a brand new permanent exhibition is set to open at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. In this episode, we’re joined by museum curator and creative programmes specialist Jody East, who is helping bring the club’s remarkable history to life.  With over two decades of experience in heritage and storytelling, Jody shares how this ambitious project will capture Albion’s journey, from its early beginnings, through moments of struggle and survival, to its rise to the Premier League and European competition. We explore how supporters have helped shape the exhibition and what visitors can expect from this immersive, year round experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Premier League stateside with Murray and Webster 23.04.2026 20m

  In this special episode, we rewind to last week, where Glenn Murray and Adam Webster met up in Tampa, Florida (before the Spurs and Chelsea games), for Premier League Mornings Live, a huge fan festival bringing the matchday experience to the US.With thousands of supporters turning up from across the country, they take in the incredible mix of shirts and stories on show. From the atmosphere, to the scale of the event, it’s a real eye-opener into just how global the Premier League has become.Across the episode, they discuss everything from the growth of football in the US, to the excitement building ahead of the World Cup.Webster also gives an honest update on his injury recovery, talks about staying connected with the squad and looks ahead to a huge run in for Albion, with European hopes, key players hitting form and big games still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Action, not words with Eve Roberts & Shona Richards 21.04.2026 27m

  In this episode, we’re joined by two members of Brighton & Hove Albion working behind the scenes to make football a more inclusive and welcoming space. Eve Roberts, the club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, explains how the club is putting its EDI strategy into action, from engaging with local communities to creating campaigns that open the game up to everyone.  Alongside her, Academy Player Care Lead Shona Richards shares how her own journey through elite sport now shapes the way she supports young players, helping them navigate both the pressures of performance and the challenges that come with growing up in the modern game. The conversation also explores the Premier League’s No Room For Racism campaign, from tackling discrimination in stadiums and online, to preparing young players for the realities of social media, highlighting the role the club and its fans can play in driving change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A full 180 with Tavis Dudeney 14.04.2026 31m

  In this episode, we sit down with one of the country’s brightest young darts talents, Tavis Dudeney. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo explore his journey from throwing his first dart as a toddler to competing on the world stage. Born into an Albion supporting family, he shares how his love for the club shaped both his football fandom and competitive mindset. We also talk tattoos, walkout music and going head to head with Luke Littler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fit, fast and fearless with Gary Walker 07.04.2026 38m

  Strength, speed and recovery, the secrets behind Brighton’s elite players revealed by the man who keeps them at their best. Gary Walker is our Head of Performance, the man behind the scenes helping keep Albion’s players fit, strong and ready for the demands of Premier League football. Gary takes us inside the world of elite performance, from strength and conditioning to recovery, data and the day to day work that underpins everything you see on the pitch.  He explains what “performance” really means in the modern game and how his team balances pushing players to their limits while keeping them available week after week. Having previously worked at Manchester United and spent time in the MLS, Gary also reflects on his career journey, the lessons learned across different football cultures and what it takes to operate at the very top level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Grit and glory with Guy Butters 31.03.2026 43m

  Setbacks, big characters and defining moments, he's lived everyone. In this episode of the BHA podcast, Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo sit down with former Seagulls defender Guy Butters, a key part of Albion’s defence during the early 2000's. Guy shares brilliant behind the scenes stories from his early days, including training alongside Gazza and learning the realities of professional football as a young apprentice.  We discuss the unique challenges of playing at the Withdean Stadium, promotion pushes, dressing room leadership and a squad built on grit and strong personalities. Today, Guy continues to make a huge impact off the pitch through his work with the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, using football to support communities across Sussex, from disability teams and youth mental health programmes to rehabilitation work in prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Legacy in motion with Jack and Adam Hinshelwood 24.03.2026 43m

  This week, fresh off signing a new long term deal, Jack Hinshelwood reflects on his contract extension, his evolving role in the squad and his ambitions for the future.  Then we hear from his dad, Adam Hinshelwood, a former Albion player who made over 100 appearances for the club after coming through the academy.  Now in his second spell managing Worthing FC, he’s guiding the team through an impressive campaign at the top end of the National League South. There’s also a special moment as Jack turns interviewer, putting a few questions to his dad, giving a rare insight into their footballing journey as father and son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Inside Albion with CEO, Paul Barber 17.03.2026 43m

  The man at the heart of Albion’s rise joins the podcast to reflect on 125 years of history and what comes next. Our Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, Paul Barber, sits down with Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo to discuss the club’s upcoming 125th anniversary celebrations, the loyalty of Albion supporters and plans for the future. He shares details on the events marking this milestone year, reflects on the club’s growth during its Premier League era and the continued development of the matchday experience at the AMEX. We also explore season ticket renewals and pay tribute to James Milner and the mentality that has helped him become the Premier League’s record appearance maker at 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The digital dugout with Mark Loch 10.03.2026 34m

  In this episode we’re joined by Mark Loch, the club’s Chief Technology Officer, the man who’s turning technology into a secret weapon for fans, players and staff alike. From interactive video walls that transform matchday tactics, to AI tools that make every part of the club smarter. Mark gives a rare behind the scenes look at how the game really operates off the pitch and how football and tech come together behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices