The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

Hurlock, Hamer & Where To Drink In Reading | Reading v Brentford League Cup Mini-Pod with The Tilehurst End 14.09.2026 37мин

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 Hamer among themBen gives us the lowdown on the current Reading side - their strengths, where they could hurt the Bees and what Brentford might need to watch out for. Billy also looks at the possible changes Keith Andrews could make for the cup tieAnd if you’re heading down to Reading, Ben has the inside track on the best pre-match drinking spots for away fans in the city centreCheck out the post-match podcast immediately after the game at PrideOfWest.LondonAnd don’t forget - the Steam Packet quiz is on Friday before the Chelsea match, with the two-part Chelsea podcast dropping around Wednesday or Thursday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frantic Match Ends All Square - Bournemouth 2 Brentford 2 Post Match Podcast 12.09.2026 14мин

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 to the Brentford forward, and he still had plenty to do — but he produced a brilliant finish to bring the Bees level once again.From there, it became frantic. The game opened up, chances came at both ends and, in the closing stages, it really could have gone either way. Bournemouth will probably look back with the greater sense of frustration, having created a host of excellent opportunities that, on another day, should have been enough to win the game. But Brentford had their moments too, and by the final whistle it was a breathless, end-to-end finish with both sides throwing everything forward.A point apiece, Brentford remain unbeaten, and Kevin Schade walks away with two very different goals and a rather large chunk of the afternoon’s headlines.We spoke to the Brentford fans straight after the final whistle to get their thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Cherries Away, Bournemouth Battle & Can The Bees Bounce Back? | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast 10.09.2026 40мин

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 with something special to show for their efforts?We look ahead to the Cherries, the key battles and the threats Brentford will need to deal with, while Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler from Bees Breakdown brings the stats and tactical lowdown to help us work out where the game could be won and lostBournemouth fan Craig from Up The Cherries gives us the low-down from the South Coast as The Cherries have to juggle another Premier League campaign alongside European adventures for the very first time.Part One of the Bournemouth Preview podcast is available right here on PrideOfWest.London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1: Sunderland Disappointment, Referee Rage & Turning Up The Noise | Bournemouth v Brentford Preview Podcast 09.09.2026 56мин

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 fans’ efforts to crank up the atmosphere inside Lional Road, with the expanded flag-raising activities aiming to get the place rocking on match days.Plus, Jacob “The Gowler” Gowler from Bees Breakdown and Bees Breakdown Substack brings his usual statistical and tactical insight, while Jonathan “JB” Burchill is back with another dose of Facts & FunkPlus we ask the question - has Fulham’s new manager Álvaro Arbeloa already lost the dressing room? With reports of player unhappiness, cryptic social media posts and growing unrest around Craven Cottage, is there trouble brewing at Fulham?You can catch Part Two of this Bournemouth Preview podcast on PrideOfWest.London on Friday, as we turn our attention to the tough trip to AFC Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford 1 Sunderland 1 | Bees Fight Back After Sunderland Dominance - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands 05.09.2026 34мин

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/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Sunderland Preview, Black Cat Hunting & The Americanisation of Football | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast 03.09.2026 57мин

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 Packet quiz on the banks of the Thames.Jacob from Bees Breakdown (beesbreakdown.substack.com) gives a tactical and statistical lowdown on SunderlandAnd for the Sunderland side of the preview, check out Connor Bromley on YouTube:All the latest Brentford chat, match build-up and plenty of Bees banter ahead of kick-off!Missed Part 1? Check out “Window Slammed Shut, Giles Gives His Verdict & Leeds Reaction” here:You can catch part 2 of The Overlap discussing The Great American Football takeover and small clubs nabbing champions league places here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1: Window Slammed Shut, Giles Gives His Verdict & Leeds Reaction | Brentford v Sunderland Preview Podcast 02.09.2026 32мин

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” Gowler brings the stats and tactical lowdown from the gamePlus, Jonathan “JB” Burchill is back with Facts & Funk, as we get stuck into all the big talking points from the week at BrentfordYou can catch part two off this Sunderland Preview podcast on PrideOfWest.London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Game Of Two Halves But Bees Return Unbeaten: Leeds 1 Brentford 1 30.08.2026 15мин

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 points.Dave Lane spoke to fans from both teams to get their thoughts on the game, the performances, and what comes next for their respective sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2: Leeds Opposition Preview, Bees Breakdown Statistical Lowdown | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast 28.08.2026 35мин

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 tactical deep dive - this time looking at Leeds. Who are the danger men? Where can the Bees exploit them? And what do the numbers tell us about the matchup?You can get plenty more of The Gowler's stats, tactics and analysis over on his Bees Breakdown Substack:We also look back at Part 1 of this week's Beesotted podcast, where Billy, Laney and Sherlock Holmes discussed the demolition of Spurs, the 6-1 Birmingham mauling, the arrival of Diouf, Ethan Pinnock's farewell, the money coming in from the Konsa and Watkins transfers and Billy's latest appearance on The Overlap with Jamie Carragher and Les FerdinandIf you haven't heard Part 1 yet, catch it by clicking here - Leeds Podcast Part 1Two parts, plenty of Bees chat and everything you need ahead of LeedsCome on you Bees🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1: Spurs Smashed, Birmingham Whooped, Pinnock Farewell, Diouf In | Brentford v Leeds Preview Podcast 28.08.2026 1ч 17мин

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, weaknesses and what he could bring to the side - and ask the big question: does he go straight into the team?Then there's Ethan Pinnock's departure to Coventry. We all knew the moment was probably coming, but that didn't make it any easier when it finally arrived. We look back at the career of a proper Brentford legend and what he has meant to the clubThere's also money coming back into the Brentford coffers from two players who left us some years ago - Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins. We look at the latest deals and how Brentford could benefit financially from their subsequent movesBilly also chats about his latest appearance on The Overlap with Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand - with both pundits and fans once again hugely positive about Brentford and what the Bees might be capable of this seasonWe rewind to the Spurs game, getting the thoughts of both Bees and Spurs fans straight after the final whistleThe Gowler from Bees Breakdown (beesbreakdown.substack.com ) delivers the statistical and tactical lowdown on the Spurs match - breaking down exactly what worked for Brentford Then onto Birmingham and that 6-1 whooping. We hear from Bees and Blues fans about another emphatic Brentford performance, before Jonathan JB Burchill brings us his usual brilliant mixture of facts and a little bit of funkAnd this is just PART ONE of this week's Beesotted podcastPart Two will be available shortly on PrideOfWest.LondonCome on you Bees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

League Cup: Birmingham 1 Brentford 6 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands 25.08.2026 19мин

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 performanceSix goals, a clean sheet almost, and a thoroughly professional performance from a much-changed Bees sideBilly gets the reaction from both fans after a memorable night in Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

League Cup Second Round Mini-Pod - Beesotted Chats with Birmingham City's Davo 25.08.2026 29мин

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 Brentford v Birmingham showdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brentford 3 Tottenham 0 - Post-Match Podcast From The Stands 23.08.2026 40мин

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 brilliant afternoon for the Bees.Three goals. A clean sheet. Igor Thiago missed a penalty. The Bees could have had sixEven Alan Shearer was impressedStraight from the fans. No filter. No hindsight. Just the raw post-match reactionBrentford 3 Spurs 0.What a way to start the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Season Is Back - From Relegation Favourites To European Tour? | Brentford v Tottenham Preview Podcast 20.08.2026 1ч 29мин

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 have they predicted Brentford will finish?We look back at an action-packed pre-season, with some input from Jonathan JB Burchill bringing us plenty of friendlies facts and a little bit of funkThen it's time for the big new season feelings section - Premier League predictions, who finishes in the top four, who gets relegated and how do the crew see the season playing out for Brentford?You can check Billy’s preview in The Guardian right herehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/premier-league-fans-previews-our-club-by-club-guide-to-2026-27and Sherlock wrote an article here on Brentford’s sixth season syndromehttps://beesotted.com/far-far-happier-than-this-time-last-year-what-bees-fans-really-think-about-season-six/Meanwhile, ahead of Saturday's big game, we're looking to create a huge atmosphere around SpursThere'll be plenty going on before kick-off, including the Beesotted walk from Kew to the ground and a special display before the match. Fans are urged to wear red and white and get into the ground by 5pmAnd if you're in Kew beforehand, get yourself down to The Steam Packet for afternoon beers by the river and the Beesotted quiz which kicks off around 4.15pmWe also hear from Ricky from Last Word on Spurs with the opposition preview and his thoughts on Tottenham ahead of the gamePlus, a reminder that Beesotted will be live on TalkSPORT Drive Time with Darren Bent and Dany Goldstein on Thursday 20th August from 4pm to 7pm - with Brentford fans joining us livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDNCSKczZ0kCome on you BeesDont forget to check our our podcast with Brentford boss Keith Andrews on PrideOfWest.London plus we've uploaded the videos to YouTube and Facebook (for the old skoolers) on the links belowAudio VersionPart 1https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/how-the-bees-survived-the-summer-chaos-brentford-manager-keiPart 2https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/nobody-gave-us-a-chance-but-we-never-stopped-believing-xxxxxVideo VersionPart 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1iqIDipDs&t=9shttps://fb.watch/J6oKi_qyhB/Part 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukXd2gBbpgMhttps://fb.watch/J6oGdhwwKM/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven Heaven. Brentford 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands 16.08.2026 38мин

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 side, with the new season now just around the cornerWe get the fans' reaction from the stands, look at the big talking points from the final game and ask the big question - are the Bees ready for the new campaign? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Rennes And Back With Sangaré & Wilson | Brentford’s Pre-Season So Far - Beesotted Podcast  10.08.2026 28мин

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 at the summer comings and goings, including Jordan Henderson’s departure, the arrival of record signing Mamadou Sangaré, plus Callum Wilson and Jaidon Anthony joining the squadHow are the new signings settling in? What are we learning about Andrews’ Brentford? Which players are impressing - and what still needs sorting before the season kicks off?And the big question - how do Billy and Laney think pre-season has gone for the Bees so farPlus The Gowler from Bees Breakdown gives us a statistical and tactical lowdown on new signing Mamadou Sangaré - looking at what the numbers tell us about the midfielder and what he could bring to Brentford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French Fans Say Brentford are Champions League | Rennes 2 Brentford 4 - Post-Match Podcast From The French Stands and Bars 09.08.2026 42мин

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 stands and down at the beach bar, getting their reaction to the game, the trip and the early signs of a new-look Brentford side.Plus we hear the brand new Sangaré song ringing out from the terraces for the first time.Goals, beers, beaches, French football and plenty of Bees chat - it’s the post-match view from the fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Season Expectations. Bees Fans Have Their Say | Beesotted Season Preview Podcast 08.08.2026 1ч 4мин

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, where Brentford might still need to strengthen, the players they’re most looking forward to watching and, of course, where they think the Bees will finish this season.So what’s the mood amongst the Brentford faithful just before the Premier League gets underway? Grab a listen as Bees fans have their say on what promises to be another fascinating campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Staines To Knebworth, Oasis To Vindaloo | Hard-Fi's Richard Archer Joins Beesotted Down The Pub - Part 2 01.08.2026 1ч 24мин

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 shares stories of touring the world, playing to crowds of almost a million people, working with Paul Weller and Mick Jones, his love of Brentford, and why AI will never write the next great football anthemBut this isn't just Richard telling stories. Around the table everyone gets involved. Billy recounts how he signed Vindaloo and ended up DJing soul and R&B at the VIP after-party after both of Oasis' legendary Knebworth concerts. Laney digs into the memory banks to recall a rather hazy tale involving a Shamen gig that he still can't quite piece together, while The Dutchman reminisces about New Order and some of the greatest football records ever madeWhat unfolds is less of an interview and more of a proper pub story-fest, with football, music, travel and life all colliding as one brilliant tale sparks another. It's the sort of conversation that only happens when four mates get together over a pintIf you enjoyed Part One, you'll love this - a funny, fascinating and wonderfully unpredictable conversation packed with stories, laughs and plenty of unexpected detours🎧 You can catch Part One here: https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/hard-fis-richard-archer-joins-beesotted-bees-need-to-be-hard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Brand New Season So What Do The Numbers Really Say About The Bees? | Beyond The Breakdown - Brentford Stats And Tactics 30.07.2026 1ч

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 statistical review of the 2025-26 campaign. As we delve into Brentford's 2025-26 campaign, what do the numbers really tell us? Do the underlying stats back up what we saw with our own eyes, or do they paint a very different picture? The Gowler and The Allard analyse expected points, expected goals, big chances and open-play attacking numbers to ask whether the underlying data backs up supporters' concerns. The discussion also covers penalties, deep passes, passing metrics, out-of-possession performance and the core principles that defined the Bees' seasonAttention then turns to the squad, with individual player analysis including Michael Kayode's impressive xG Build-Up contribution, Mikkel Damsgaard's drop-off, whether Igor Thiago's numbers flatter to deceive, and if Yehor Yarmoliuk is one of Brentford's most underappreciated performersThe Gowler and The Allard also discuss what they'd like to see from Keith Andrews' side this coming season, where Brentford still need to strengthen before the transfer window closes, and take a statistical look at new arrivals Jaidon Anthony and Callum WilsonPlus, they debate the rumours linking Jordan Henderson with a move to Chelsea and what that could mean for Brentford's plansLoads to pack into one bumper-sized episodeYou can read The Gowler's 2025-26 Brentford Season Review at BeesBreakdown.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.