The Albion Roar 28 July 2018 - with guests Mark Brailsford and Nick Szczepanik
Ahead of the new football season, football writer Nick Szczepanik made a quick return to the Radio Reverb studio, along with comedy writer and actor Mark Brailsford (who visited Russia) to chew over the 2018 World Cup, now the dust has settled. Ady joined us on air from Chester, and Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is a South American classic. We also had the first playing of Carolina Lins & ...
59m Jul 28, 2018
59m
The Albion Roar 19 May 2018 - with guests Brian Owen and Nick Szczepanik
For our 46th and final Albion Roar of the season, top scribes Brian Owen and Nick Szczepanik joined Ady & Al at the Open Market for a season's review, focusing on players' performances, plus a look forward to hopes for next season. Phil Shelley provided us with two 'Shirts of the Season'.
58m May 20, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.11 - 12 May 2018 - with guests Jules Breach, Ben Thatcher and Matt Sparrow
A bumper edition marking the Albiohn's survival in the Premier League with Sky Sports presenter Jules Breach, Royal Blood stickman Ben Thatcher and former Albion midfielder Matt Sparrow joining Richie and Steve. 90 minutes of Albion all the way.
1hr 32m May 12, 2018
1hr 32m
The Albion Roar 12 May 2018 - with guests Guy Butters and Danny Cullip
After five years of hassling, Danny Cullip finally relented and joined the returning Guy Butters in the Kemp Town studio - initially for a chat about Albion In The Community and the Brussels to Cologne bike ride. However, what we got was a trawl through Danny's and Guy's careers, both at the Albion and pre- and post-Brighton. Some fabulous stories, fascinating philosophies and consideration fr...
1hr 39m May 11, 2018
1hr 39m
The Albion Roar 5 May 2018 - with guests Marcus Hancocks, Judith Burke and Gary Stevens
On the back of some sore heads, and tired eyes following Brighton's safety-securing win over Manchester United, Marcus joined Ady & Al at the Open Market. Judith Burke, resident in Brunei told her story of taking her five day-old daughter to Hereford in 1997, including the appalling behaviour of the Hereford stewards. Ady turfed Albion Cup Finalist Gary Stevens out of bed in Thailand for a ch...
59m May 05, 2018
59m
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.10 - 28 April 2018 - with guests Steve Longly and Johnny Cantor
Richie and Steve chew over the Spurs game, while looking ahead to the Albion's remaining fixtures. Now that the club is in the Premier League, Johnny tells of - through the BBC - the Albion's reach across the world.
58m Apr 30, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar 28 April 2018 - with guests Ken Valder and Alan Navarro
Albion Fan of the Year 2018 Ken Valder made his Albion Roar debut live at the Open Market. Ken reminisced about his Albion supporting history - over 50 years of it - and how he was stitched up (literally, he needed to buy a new suit for the occasion) at the Albion Players' Awards evening. Ady had a natter with former Albion midfielder Alan Navarro about his time at Withdean and the Amex. Ken ...
1hr Apr 29, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar 21 April 2018 - with guests Marcus Hancocks, Mike Langridge and Ralph Gunesch
Roar semi-regular Marcus Hancocks dropped by the studio, fresh from his daily duty of shouting at trains, along with REMF chairman Mike Langridge. Palace, Spurs, Pascale Gross and many other topics were discussed. Ady also had a natter with former German footballer turned TV pundit Ralph Gunesh, about his former Ingolstat team mates Gross and Suttner, and how Brighton are thought of in Germany...
1hr 2m Apr 21, 2018
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar 14 April 2018 - with guests Andy Bass and Gary Hart
Roar regular Andy Bass came in to talk about the Huddersfield game, contesting red cards and VAR. Ady had a chat with Gary Hart ahead of the match with his beloved Tottenham Hotspur. Al had a chat with Alex and Nicola from Albion's chosen charity RISE, which deals with domestic violence issues across Brighton & Hove. Phil shirt was all Greek to Ady,
1hr Apr 14, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.9 - 13 April 2018 - with guests Steve Longly and Paul Reid +1
In the week of Brighton playing away at Palace, one of the heroes of the famous 1-0 (McShane in the 79th) win as Selhurst, Brighton's '2nd favourite Aussie' Paul Reid joins Richie Parker and Steve Longly for a natter on all things Albion, especially life at Withdean 10 years ago.
58m Apr 13, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar 7 April 2018 - with guests Louis Myles, Josh Lewin, Hope Powell and Dani Buet
A packed show this week. US sports presenter Josh Lewin flew in on a weekend pass for his debut match at the Amex. He took some time out - in the pub, of course - to chat to Al about the whys and wherefores of supporting Brighton from the States. Al also had a natter with Hope Powell and Dani Buet. You can hear the full interview on the Albion Roar channel here on Audioboom. Film maker Louis ...
59m Apr 07, 2018
59m
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.8 - 6 April 2018 - with guests Steve Longly and Lloyd Owusu
Joining Richard Parker in Auckland and Steve Longly in Sydney is all-too-brief Albion striker Lloyd 'Raise The Roof' Owusu, hero of the relegation escape of 2009/10. Find out how Lloyd ended up at Brighton, and how he forged a Statler & Waldorf partnership with his fellow spring chicken Gary Hart.
52m Apr 06, 2018
52m
The Albion Roar podcast special - with guests Hope Powell and Dani Buet
With around a third of the season to go in the FA WSL2, Al swanned along to the Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing to catch up with Albion Women's manager Hope Powell, and centre midfield enforcer Dani Buet for their views on the footballing philosophy at the club, the season so far, next season in WSL1, and women's football in England generally.
32m Apr 05, 2018
32m
The Albion Roar 31 March 2018 - with guests Andy Bass and Phil Shelley
Albion Roar sponsor Phil Shelley, of www.oldfootballshirts.com, joined Ady, Al and Roar semi-regular Andy Bass for a preview of the run-in. Plus Phil talked about the history of his 87,000 image strong (and growing) website. Ady modelled this week's Shirt of the Week, and you can see that on the FB Live video on the Roar's FB group.
1hr 2m Apr 02, 2018
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.7 - 24 March 2018 - with guests Steve Longly and Mike Price
With the Albion on international break, Richie and Steve discuss the story behind Seagulls Down Under, and how you can join in if you live in Australia or New Zealand.
58m Mar 26, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar 24 March 2018 - with guest Peter James
International best-selling crime writer Peter James, whose Roy Grace detective series is set in Brighton, joined Ady & Al in the studio to talk football, writing, TV and police work.
1hr Mar 26, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar 17 March 2018 - with guest Steve Bailey
Brighton & Hove Independent newspaper's Steve Bailey joined Ady & Al in the studio for a natter about the Everton game, Knocky's petulance, Ryan's penalty save, Dulwich Hamlet and more. Ady mustered up his favourite all-time Ireland Albion XI, and we raided the archives for the last manager to get Brighton to the FA Cup quarter-finals - Chris Cattlin. Phil's Shirt of the Week was highly topical.
1hr 2m Mar 17, 2018
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar Down Under - ep.6 with Richard Parker, Steve Longly and guest Adam Peacock
Richie Parker and Steve Longly discuss recent goings on at the Albion on behalf of everyone on the other side of the planet, while Fox Sports presenter in Australia, Adam Peacock, dropped by to offload his words of wisdom.
58m Mar 16, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar interview with Mark Lawrenson - 10 Mar 2018
Ady had a chat with arguably the greatest-ever player for Brighton & Hove Albion - Mark Lawrenson - about his time here, and also for the club's current situation.
19m Mar 13, 2018
19m
The Albion Roar 10 Mar 2018 - with guests Mark Lawrenson and Mark Brailsford
The Treason Show founder and guru Mark Brailsford was our guest in the studio this week, with a distinct air of positivity, talking about the Arsenal match, and our prospects of survival in the Premier League. Plus there is a new venue for his show - Horatio's on the Palace Pier. Ady had a quick a chat with arguably the greatest-ever player for Brighton & Hove Albion - Mark Lawrenson - about h...
1hr 2m Mar 10, 2018
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar 3 March 2018 - with guests Brian Owen and Amy Lawrence. Reverbathon Special.
It's RadioReverb's annual Reverbathon, where we're asking you to help keep this brilliant independent local radio station on air. Listen in to see how you can help. Meanwhile, ahead of the Arsenal game, Brian Owen of the Argus came by the Open Market to discuss the Swansea City game, and Al caught up with Guardian football writer Amy Lawrence to talk fan culture, the Albion's 20-year journey, ...
1hr 1m Mar 05, 2018
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar 3 March 2018 - with guest Amy Lawrence
Guardian and Observer football writer, and lifelong Arsenal fan Amy Lawrence chatted with Al about football loves, Fever Pitch, fan culture, the Albion's 20-year journey to the Premier League, Arsenal, women in football and much more besides.
31m Mar 03, 2018
31m
The Albion Roar 24 February 2018 - with guests Nigel Summers, Norman 'Natterjack' Thomas and Andrea Orlandi
Swansea City fan and chief engineer on the Amex Stadium, Norman Thomas was in town, and so popped by the studio with Nigel Summers to join Ady & Al for tales the construction of the stadium, and thoughts on the Brighton v Swansea game. Ady had a natter with Andrea Orlandi, where the latter is currently playing in Serie B for Novara. His interview almost made Andrea miss his flight from Milan t...
1hr Feb 25, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar 17 February 2018 - with guests Rob Stevens and Gary Howlett
Brighton-based Coventry City fan Rob Stevens joined Ady & Al in the studio to talk about the sky Blues' season so far and the ongoing fight against the club's owners. Also, Ady had a natter with Albion Cup Finalist, and former Coventry youth player Gary Howlett. Lovely fella - impressed with Ady's research into stats. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week was very familiar to Rob.
1hr 6m Feb 17, 2018
1hr 6m
The Albion Roar 10 February 2018 - with guests Justin Brentnall, Tim Vince, and Louise Englefield
With February being LGBT History Month, we were delighted to welcome back Louise Englefield, campaign director of Football v Homophobia to talk about issues surrounding discrimination in football, and ways forward - including proud fans groups, and education. Tim Vince - aka Tim O'Tay on stage - and Justin Brentnall joined Al in the studio to mull over the West Ham game, including Izquierdo's ...
1hr 2m Feb 11, 2018
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar 3 February 2018 - with guests Russell Guiver and Andy Bass
Russell Guiver, membership secretary of Seagulls Over London came by the Open Market to talk about who, what, when and where Albion supporters in the capital can listen to various club dignitaries at their regular meetings. Middlesbrough and Southampton - two (at best) mediocre performances, neither of which ended in defeat are up for discussion. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is handsome -...
59m Feb 04, 2018
59m
The Albion Roar Down Under - ep.5 with Richard Parker, Steve Longly and guest Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim
Steve and Richie pine over the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea, while special guest Norman Cook talks us through trying to watch Brighton & Hove Albion when he is half way across the world. Find out also where Norman finds the bizarrest places to see an Albion shirt while on tour, and his emotions on 17 April 2017. That, and much more...
52m Jan 28, 2018
52m
The Albion Roar 27 January 2018 - with guests Jason Thackeray and former Albion full back Peter Smith
Jason Thackeray, excellent scribe the behind 'Brighton - But Only At Home' blog joined Ady & Al in the Kemp Town studio for a discussion on the Chelsea match, Kazenga LuaLua, Schelotto and Jurgen Locadia, EuroPop and more besides... Former Albion full-back, now football agent Peter Smith talks about the Transfer Window, Albion's prospects and how Liam Brady had to get him off the sofa at Unive...
1hr Jan 27, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar 20 January 2018 - with guest former Albion midfielder Gordon Smith
This show was a treat for us. Former Kilmarnock, Rangers, Manchester City and Brighton midfielder Gordon Smith joined Ady & Al in our makeshift studio in Worthing for a chat about his time starting in Scotland, before heading south to Brighton. Oh, and we touched on some hitherto unknown incident at Wembley in 1983. After his playing career finished, Gordon became an administrator in Scottis...
1hr 16m Jan 20, 2018
1hr 16m
The Albion Roar 13 January 2018 - with guests Matthew Potter and PC Darren Balkham
Matt swung by the studio for the first time in a while to offer his pearls of wisdom on the Palace cup match, and on VAR. Meanwhile, PC Darren Balkham, Sussex Police Football Liaison Officer, came by earlier in the week to talk about policing Albion games - especially the Brighton v Palace Premier League game in November. And we look ahead to the Albion Women's FA Cup draw against Manchester ...
59m Jan 13, 2018
59m
The Albion Roar Podcast Special - with guest PC Darren Balkham
Sussex Police Football Liaison Officer PC Darren Balkham was Al's guest for an interview on policing football at the Albion. Of special interest was policing at the Brighton v Crystal Palace Premier League match on 28 November last year. Darren explains various aspects of the day, and certain methods behind any decision-making. PC Balkham also described in general terms what sanctions can be ...
48m Jan 12, 2018
48m
The Albion Roar 6 January 2018 - with guests Adam Virgo and Jamie Walker
Latest TV's Jamie Walker in the studio and former Albion stalwart Adam Virgo in Exeter join Ady & Al for a discussion on the Newcastle and Bournemouth games. Adam gives an excellent insight into the Albion's defending at corners, while the rest of us shudder every time one is taken by the opposition. Plus, with the upcoming FA Cup match with Crystal Palace - and the delightful prospect of ano...
1hr Jan 07, 2018
1hr
The Albion Roar Down Under - ep.4 with Richard Parker, Steve Longly and guest David Hussey
Richie and Steve are joined by former Australia ODI cricketer David Hussey (admit it - who knew David was a Brighton & Hove Albion fan?) The guys talk about David's Albion supporting history, plus a look back at the Christmas period for the club, and a look ahead to the Palace FA Cup match.
58m Jan 06, 2018
58m
The Albion Roar 30 December 2017 - with guest Andy Bass
Roar regular Andy Bass joined Ady & Al for a review of 2017. From great days against Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday, through forgettable performances against Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest, to a sublime great free kick and, of course... April 17th 2017. And more besides. Plus Phil Shelley offers up a beauty of Shirt of the Year. WARNING: May contain traces of positivity.
59m Dec 31, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar 23 December 2017 - with guests Joanna Hunter, Tamara Larder and Marcus Hancocks
Jo from Piglet's Pantry and Tam from Ridgeview Wines joined Ady and Al in the studio to discuss their two magnificent Sussex success stories (try saying that in a hurry…). As leaders in their field, Jo mixed and matched the best pie to go with the best wine on offer from Tam's Ditchling vineyard. Marcus Hancocks also dropped by to approve the high quality of savoury pastries and viniculture on...
59m Dec 25, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar 16 December 2017 - with guests JJ Waller and Kirsty Hulland
Leading Brighton 'Slice of Life' photographer JJ Waller joined Ady and Al in the Open Market studio to talk about his three 'Brighton' books, and his celebrated 'Brighton & Hove Albion' book - all four of which are up for grabs in our fabulous competition. Listen in to have a chance of winning... We chewed over the Huddersfield and Spurs matches with increasing levels of disdain, while Al met ...
1hr 3m Dec 17, 2017
1hr 3m
The Albion Roar 9 December 2017 - with guests Kieran O'Regan and Andy Bass
Ady, Al and Andy dissect the Liverpool routing from the previous weekend - paying tribute to the Reds' frontline attack - and the FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Ady talks to former Brighton and Huddersfield defender/midfielder Kieran O'Regan. Is 54 years old 'getting on a bit'...? Also, why Andy is offended by Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week?
59m Dec 08, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar 2 December 2017 - with guests Kieran Maguire, John Gibbons and Neil Atkinson
John and Neil from The Anfield Wrap came down from Liverpool to offer their take on life in the Premier League. Kieran Maguire, also working in Liverpool, talked about the possibilities of a Liverpool taker over, and a Blackpool FC buy-out. Plus there were discussions on Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku, Crystal Palace nil, and idiots storming the exit gates. Plus Phil Shelley's Shirt of the ...
59m Dec 03, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar 25 November 2017 - with guest Marcus Hancocks
Marcus 'Sir Rantsalot' Hancocks joined Ady & Al in the Coastway studio in Kemp Town for a 'Season So Far' debate. Naturally, the conversation turned to the Stoke City game (aka 'The Lee Mason Show'), THAT non-penalty, and the thickness and intensity of Glenn Murray's red mist. Also on the agenda was a look ahead to Manchester United and Crystal Palace, including a quick natter with Paul Reid,...
1hr 1m Nov 24, 2017
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar Down Under - ep.3 with Richard Parker and Steve Longly
Richie and Steve get together once again to discuss all things Albion from an antipodean exile perspective. Paul Reid shares his memories of Albion beating Palace at Selhurst in 2005, while the main guest is Brighton-born ex-Millwall and Palace winger Paul Ifill, now plying his trade for Tasman United in the New Zealand Football Championship. At the age of 38.
58m Nov 23, 2017
58m
The Albion Roar 18 November 2017 - An Evening With Booker & McGhee Part 2
Bob Booker and Mark McGhee return for part two of their evening at Komedia we recorded back in September. Listen to Bob's time as a trainee upholsterer, and Mark's apprenticeship in an architect's office. There's more outrageous stories from the puerile (Bob's fart machine) to hero-worship (their collective love of The Who) through to the friendship between Booker and Joe Elliott of Def Leppar...
1hr 7m Nov 18, 2017
1hr 7m
The Albion Roar 11 November 2017 - with guest Albion Academy Manager John Morling
How does the club unearth the next Lewis Dunk or the next Solly March? What is involved in getting kids to a level where they can make it as a professional? Listen to John Morling talking about the set-up at Lancing and across Sussex and Surrey, and how it interacts with the professional, senior side of the club. We also touch on the Swansea game, plus there's Uncle Phil's Shirt of the Week D...
1hr 1m Nov 11, 2017
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar 4 November 2017 - An Evening With Booker & McGhee
Former Albion manager Mark McGhee and assistant manager Bob Booker entertained an audience at Brighton's Komedia in early September regaling tales from Portakabin Central. Spend an hour re-living these tales from the 2003/04 promotion season - including Dick Knight's smoking habit, the coach roof, 'ice' in the beer - and Bob's 'favourite' restaurant.
59m Nov 04, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar Down Under - ep.2 with Richard Parker and Steve Longly
Richard in New Zealand and Steve in Australia return for the second Albion Roar Down Under podcast. In this episode, Steve talks about the REMF match in Sydney between Brighton & Crystal Palace which took place recently. Former Albion player and REMF stalwart Paul Reid gives his impressions of the charity and the match. Plus we have John Moriarty, the first indigenous Australian to play footb...
48m Nov 03, 2017
48m
The Albion Roar 28 October 2017 - with guest former Albion goalie Brian Powney
With 386 matches between the sticks from 1962 to 1974, Seaford-born and bred Brian Powney is the most prolific goalkeeper in the history of Brighton & Hove Albion. He has a wealth of experience, knowledge and stories from his time at the club. Which skipper would bawl him out? Who was the defender who helped Brian in the early days? Who was the best player he played alongside on all those year...
1hr Oct 28, 2017
1hr
The Albion Roar 21 October 2017 - with guest Andy Bass
Ady, Al and Andy give their views on the Everton and West Ham matches, Michael Oliver, Bruno, and a gushing appraisal of the enormous Gestalt entity known as 'Duncan Duffy'. Plus we talk about the best away days in London, and Phil Shelley of OldFootballShirts.com has given us an on-topic Shirt of the Week.
59m Oct 22, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar 14 October 2017 - with guest Albion executive director Martin Perry
Martin Perry swung by the studio to give the latest on the Monk's Farm development at Lancing, which includes around 600 new houses, a primary school and an IKEA store. Plus he pays tribute to the individuals on the Falmer For All team, as well as all other fans for their hard work in all aspects of Brighton's campaign and journey, plus some of his own recollections of his time as a director o...
59m Oct 14, 2017
59m
The Albion Roar Down Under ep.1 - with Richard Parker and Steve Longly
The pilot episode of The Albion Roar Down Under by and for Brighton fans living in Australia and New Zealand. Original Roar presenter Richard Parker talks to Seagulls Down Under (SDU) founder Steve Longly about the season so far, the membership of SDU, what it's like following the Albion from the other side of the planet, and a reminder of the REMF Down Under charity match coming up soon in Sy...
50m Oct 13, 2017
50m
Albion Roar 7th October 2017 - with guests Lewis Hatchett and Piers Benjamin
Albion fan Piers Benjamin and former Sussex seamer (and Albion fan, of course) Lewis Hatchett join Ady & Al for an extended podcast. Up for discussion are the Arsenal away match, including talking about Matt Ryan and Lewis Dunk; equality and homophobia issues across football and cricket; respect for officials and rules; and Lewis is open about Poland Syndrome, which affected the development of...
1hr 20m Oct 07, 2017
1hr 20m
Albion Roar 30th September 2017 - with guest Jason Thackeray
Ady, Al and Jason Thackeray discuss the Newcastle United match, and discuss whether sports and politics should be allowed to mix. Don't forget to check out Jason's excellent blog - 'Brighton But Only At Home'.
1hr Sep 30, 2017
1hr