The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

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Beesotted the Brentford fanzine. Started off as a fanzine in 1990. Now we're a blog, vlog and a podcast talking all things Brentford and much, much more Over 1200 episodes in and still going. Nominated for numerous Football Supporters Association (FSA) awards and Football Content Awards but never managed to snag one ... yet Catch our pre-match podcast which we try to put live every Thursday by 7am for Saturday matches We also record an unedited post-match podcast on the terraces at home and away games. That goes live roughly two hours after the final whistle. Check us out at Beesotted.Com (http://beesotted.com) or http://PrideOfWest.London Presented by Billy Grant (@billythebee99) and Dave Lane (@beesotted100) with guest including Matt Allard (@themattallard), Liberal Nick Carthew (@nickcarthew), Savvy Bee Kyriacou (@sav_kyriacou), Martin 'The Dutchman' Holland (@BrentfordDutch), Ali Mullalley (@alimullalley), Lewis 'Sherlock' Holmes, Jacob 'The Gowler' Gowler from Bees Breakdown with Stats and Tactics (@BeesBreakdown) and Jonathan JB Burchill with his never ending facts and funk (@Jonathan77777) Contact: beesotted1992(at)gmail.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Beesotted Pride of West London Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Bring On The Tottenham. The Big New Year’s Day Clash | Brentford v Spurs Preview Podcast

    1D AGO

    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 Stadium The 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 no-show at White Hart Lane earlier this month JB gives more facts and funk and Beyond The Breakdown of The Gowler and The Alllard discuss Supurs tactics  It’s a big New Year’s Day clash under the lights, so park those hang overs and get behind the Bees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  2. Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & How Brentford Can Beat Spurs | Beyond the Breakdown

    2D AGO

    Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & How Brentford Can Beat Spurs | Beyond the Breakdown

    Henderson vs Janelt, Thiago vs Wissa & Beating Spurs | Beyond the Breakdown The Brentford Tactical and Statistical Lowdown Jacob 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 now The podcast kicks off with a Wolves and Bournemouth double-header, focusing on the re-shaped midfield. How did Brentford generate such a high level of xG, and is the rising xGA something to genuinely worry about or simply a by-product of how the games unfolded? There’s a proper debate on whether the Bees actually look better without Jordan Henderson, backed up by a Janelt vs Henderson stats comparison. The numbers come out again as Thiago and Wissa go head-to-head in a detailed performance analysis Looking ahead, the lads preview Tottenham, including a tactical theory on how to beat Thomas Frank’s evolving hybrid press, before rounding things off with previews of Everton and Sunderland Stats, tactics and plenty to chew over — this one’s for the nerds and the terrace philosophers. 🐝 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  3. A Rollercoaster Year for the Bees: Brentford 2025 Fans Review Podcast

    3D AGO

    A Rollercoaster Year for the Bees: Brentford 2025 Fans Review Podcast

    As another rollercoaster Premier League year draws to a close, the Beesotted end-of-year special edition that does exactly what it says on the tin: looks back at Brentford’s fortunes in 2025, through the voices of the Bees faithful. Hosted by Billy “the Bee” Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane, this pod remembers a year that had everything. Drama, delight, despair, disbelief – and plenty of moments that reminded us why supporting Brentford is never dull. Rather than just giving their own take, Billy and Laney threw the doors open to the fanbase, asking supporters to reflect on the season’s defining moments. The result is a genuine snapshot of what it meant to follow the Bees over the last twelve months. Fans were invited to share their thoughts on: •⁠ ⁠Best Goals •⁠ ⁠Best Players •⁠ ⁠Best Away Days •⁠ ⁠The Crucial Moment •⁠ ⁠What Made You Laugh •⁠ ⁠What Made You Cry •⁠ ⁠What Will Make You Happy in 2026 From thunderbolts and last-minute limbs, to long journeys, gallows humour and cautious optimism for the future, this episode captures the full emotional range of being a Brentford supporter. This special episode features contributions from a brilliant cross-section of the Beesotted community, including: Sherlock Savvy Bee Ali Mullalley Ian Westbrook JB Burchill The Gowler The Allard Lewis The Cog Henry (Manchester Bee) Condorman Baltimore Bee Robin Hood Cham Easy Leif Liberal Tom Nemone Tallahassee Bee Spidey Bee Each brings their own perspective, memories and personality, combining to tell the story of Brentford’s 2025 season in a way only fans can. Sit back, stick the headphones on, and take one last look back at 2025, a year that reminded us all that supporting Brentford is never boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m
  4. Four-Midable Bees Smash Bournemouth 4-1 | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands

    5D AGO

    Four-Midable Bees Smash Bournemouth 4-1 | Post-Match Podcast From The Stands

    Brentford delivered a dominant 4–1 win over Bournemouth at the Gtech, controlling the match from the first whistle and setting the tone with an excellent first-half performance. The Bees’ intensity, movement and quality told as the game wore on, with total control turned into a convincing scoreline. Billy The Bee Grant heads into the stands and then the pub after the final whistle, chatting to buzzing Brentford fans about a proper team performance, standout players, big moments and why this felt like a real statement win. Top vibes, strong opinions and plenty of Bees love after a cracking night 🐝🍻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. After Wolves Festive Win, Bees Eye Cherries | Brentford v Bournemouth Preview Podcast

    12/25/2025

    After Wolves Festive Win, Bees Eye Cherries | Brentford v Bournemouth Preview Podcast

    Billy TheBee Grant is joined by Dave Laney Lane for a festive Beesotted preview as Brentford return to action after the Christmas break, with Bournemouth heading to West London in the final fixture of the first half of the season There’s plenty of Christmas cheer to kick things off as we talk about a special message to Bees fans from Martin Allen - complete with a brilliant story involving a borrowed Christmas tree for the Brentford squad The lads look back at the crucial win over Wolves, where the Bees delivered when it mattered and didn’t hand the visitors their first league win of the season Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown drops in with his usual sharp statistical and tactical analysis of that performance JB Burchill brings the festive Facts & Funk, while Bees fans share their thoughts - and hopes - on what they want to see from the club looking ahead to 2026 Finally, attention turns to Bournemouth, with Malcolm from UTCIAD joining us to give the opposition view and previews what could be a tricky test for the Bees as the festive football rolls on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  6. Post-Match Podcast: Wolves 0 Brentford 2 | Bees Get It Done Second Half

    12/20/2025

    Post-Match Podcast: Wolves 0 Brentford 2 | Bees Get It Done Second Half

    Billy The Bee Grant is in the stands and in the pubs after the final whistle, speaking to Bees and Wolves fan We look at how Brentford took control of the game with a far better second-half performance, turning a tight contest in their favour Supporters from both sides give their thoughts on the goals, the big talking points, standout performances, and what the result means going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Fans Fear Banana Skin as Risk-Averse Bees Take on Woeful Wanderers | Wolves v Brentford Pre-Match Podcast

    12/19/2025

    Fans Fear Banana Skin as Risk-Averse Bees Take on Woeful Wanderers | Wolves v Brentford Pre-Match Podcast

    Billy The Bee Grant and Dave “Laney” Lane grabbed a table in a boozer straight off the train back from Manchester City and chewed over a busy few days for the Bees They kick off with the growing murmurs around Keith Andrews, as some fans voice their unhappiness with the current style of football - seeing Brentford as increasingly risk-averse. Substitutions, game management, attacking intent and how the team reacts to situations are all debated The Leeds and Man City matches are reviewed. Jacob Gowler from Bees Breakdown provides a statistical and tactical lowdown on the Leeds game with the decision to sit back and protect the lead is highlighted as a moment that ultimately backfired We hear fans’ verdicts after the Leeds and Man City matches. Jonathan “JB” Burchill delivers some League Cup Facts & Funk Attention then turns to Wolves, with Dave from the Talking Wolves podcast giving the opposition view Jacob Gowler follows up by explaining why Wolves are massively underperforming and why that could still be a huge problem for Brentford, particularly with doubts over key players Thiago and Henderson Straight-talking analysis, supporter reaction and proper football chat - all from the boozer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
  8. Man City 2 Brentford 0 | Post-Match Podcast From the Northern Quarter

    12/17/2025

    Man City 2 Brentford 0 | Post-Match Podcast From the Northern Quarter

    Billy The Bee Grant chats to Brentford fans straight after the final whistle following defeat at the Etihad. There’s a sense that the Bees looked slightly more competirive than in recent matches but ultimately Man City’s quality told. We get honest fan reaction on the performance, the defensive shape, moments where Brentford held their own, and where City’s class made the difference. Reflections on effort, game management and what positives can be taken despite the result, with eyes already on the next fixture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
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Beesotted the Brentford fanzine. Started off as a fanzine in 1990. Now we're a blog, vlog and a podcast talking all things Brentford and much, much more Over 1200 episodes in and still going. Nominated for numerous Football Supporters Association (FSA) awards and Football Content Awards but never managed to snag one ... yet Catch our pre-match podcast which we try to put live every Thursday by 7am for Saturday matches We also record an unedited post-match podcast on the terraces at home and away games. That goes live roughly two hours after the final whistle. Check us out at Beesotted.Com (http://beesotted.com) or http://PrideOfWest.London Presented by Billy Grant (@billythebee99) and Dave Lane (@beesotted100) with guest including Matt Allard (@themattallard), Liberal Nick Carthew (@nickcarthew), Savvy Bee Kyriacou (@sav_kyriacou), Martin 'The Dutchman' Holland (@BrentfordDutch), Ali Mullalley (@alimullalley), Lewis 'Sherlock' Holmes, Jacob 'The Gowler' Gowler from Bees Breakdown with Stats and Tactics (@BeesBreakdown) and Jonathan JB Burchill with his never ending facts and funk (@Jonathan77777) Contact: beesotted1992(at)gmail.com This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Beesotted Pride of West London Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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