The Albion Roar - 2nd November 2022 with guests Nick Szczepanik and Andy Bass
Still guffawing from last week's thoroughly deserved slab of schadenfreude, Nick and Andy run the rule over both the victory, and the media reaction - both learned and ignorant. We also pay tribute to Hope Powell's tenure at the Albion as it comes to a rather inglorious end, and what's in store outside the Amex for 2023. Shirt of the week is a turkey.
1hr Nov 02, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 26th October 2022 with guest Brian Owen
A discussion and dissection of the Manchester City game, Brighton's World Cup player prospects, Alexis Mac Allister's contract, Chelsea preview and much more...
1hr 2m Oct 26, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 20th October 2022 with guest Justin Brentnall
Justin joins Ady & Al for a brighter-than-others-would-have episode, waxing lyrical over our inability to score goals and finish games off. Ah well.
1hr 1m Oct 20, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 13th October 2022 with guests Ed Aarons and Mwanangwa Zombe
Following the disappointing news of Albion's Zambian international midfielder Enock Mwepu's enforced retirement, Ady & Al spoke to The Guardian's Football In Africa correspondent Ed Aarons, and Mwepu's compatriot Poet Zombe. Shirt of the Week is from Enock's past...
1hr Oct 13, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 5th October 2022 with guests Tom Hylands and Gordon Smith
Tom Hylands and Gordon Smith rejoin Ady & Al to mull over our first game in a month - Liverpool away, and Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge. We also hear from Gordon with his take on VAR (which is something he first suggested), the Qatar World Cup (which he really didn't), the last hat-trick scorer for Brighton in the top division until Trossard's trio. And Gordon is still saying 'sorry'...
1hr Oct 05, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 21st September 2022 with guests Andy Bass and Nicky Bandini
With the arrival of il Gaffer on a four-year contract, we talk to Nicky Bandini, Italian football correspondent about Roberto De Zerbi's potential impact, followed by Andy Bass joining in what he feels RBZ can bring to the club. Shirt of the Week is textbook Adidas
1hr 2m Sep 21, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 14 September 2022 with guest Brian Owen
With nearly a week's reflection, Argus writer Brian Owen joined Ady & Al not just to discuss the ritual gutting of the Albion's coaching set-up, but also at the postponements following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Shirt of the Week is a suitably regal affair.
1hr Sep 14, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar Podcast Special - Potter Exit
The nature and scale of Graham Potter's exit from Brighton have left a bitter taste in the mouth. Ady, Al and Nick Szczepanik attempt to get to grips with the whirlwind of change.
23m Sep 09, 2022
23m
The Albion Roar - 7th September 2022 with guests Jason Thackeray and Amy Merricks
We talk about Albion's five-star performance against Leicester City. Plus we talk to the Brighton Women's Assistant Manager Amy Merrick about the upcoming WSL season. * Recorded ahead of the worries of Graham Potter being interviewed by Chelsea. A real day-slumper.
1hr 2m Sep 07, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 1st September with guests Andy Bass and Richie Mills
Andy and Riche join Ady & Al to discuss the Carabao Cup win over Forest Green Rovers, the Premier League win over Leeds, and the 'club-ending', 'team-destroying', 'embarrassing' etc etc defeat against Fulham. shirt of the Week is written on the back of my hand.
1hr 2m Sep 01, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 24th August 2022 with guests Ingram Losner and Russell Guiver
Ady & Al are joined by Brighton Rock podcast host Russ, and expat - now in LA(ish) - Ingram. The West Ham game, Graham Potter, watching from overseas, shirt of the week, and more.
1hr 1m Aug 24, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 17th August 2022 with guest Paul Camillin
Albion's long-serving Head of Communications, Paul Camillin, joined Ady & Al for a heads up on all things behind the scenes at the club, including the Women's Euros, Newcastle match, transfer rumour twaddle, Albion's Next Big Thing - and the world's most unsubtle hint at a new arrival. Shirt of the Week is an African affair.
1hr 1m Aug 17, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 10th August 2022 with guest Andy Naylor
The Athletic's Andy Naylor joined Ady & Al for a post-match smirk at the Albion beating Manchester United - again; crap refs at Old Trafford - again; a look back at the tedious Marc Cucurella saga, and outrage at the end of Sports Report. Shirt of the Week is from south Asia.
1hr Aug 10, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 3rd August 2022 with guests The Band
Andy Bass, Marcus Hancocks and show sponsor Phil Shelley join up once again for our 17th season to chew over the start of the new football season, look back at the end of the last one, marvel at the Lionesses, facepalm at the concept of transfer speculation, and offer up our 'Ludicrous Pre-Season Predictions'.
1hr 1m Aug 03, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 28th May 2022 with The Band
Marcus Hancocks and Andy Bass joined Ady & Al for an end of season review on what was ultimately Brighton's best-ever. Our Player of the Season, our Goal of the Season, plus a look at how our pre-season predictions panned out. Plus we have Phil Shelley's shirt of the season - an absolute beaut.
1hr 1m May 27, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 21st May 2022 with guests Attila the Stockbroker and Louise Englefield
Ady & Al are joined by John Baine (aka Attila the Stockbroker) and Campaign Director of Football v Homophobia, Louise Englefield. Jake Daniels' groundbreaking public acknowledgement, the sad demise of AFC Southwick, and a little more gloating over the Man United game. Shirt of the week is from central France.
1hr 1m May 21, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 14th May 2022 with guests Nikki Giles, Vicki Rees and Louis Myles
Albion fans Vicki and Louis joined Ady & Al for a smugathon after the Man U demolition. Plus we spoke to Nikki Giles of AITC about the ramping up of their events through the summer, and Louis - a noted film maker - tells us about his latest venture, a FIFA-sponsored film about the Croatia side reaching the World Cup semi-final in 1998 against a backdrop of political unrest. Shirt of the Week w...
1hr 34m May 13, 2022
1hr 34m
The Albion Roar - 7th May 2022 with guests Justin Brentnall and Andy Message
Justin Brentnall and Roar newcomer Andy Message joined Ady & Al to mostly talk about the Albion demolition of Wolves, oblivious - of course - to what was going to happen a week later.
1hr 1m May 08, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 30th April 2022 with guests Matt Potter and Ryan Adsett
Ady & Al welcone back Matt and Ryan to chew over the Southampton draw, while also considering who they would like the club to retain, plus a 'I-wasn't-born-then' view of the Albion's War Years from 1995-97.
1hr Apr 30, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 23rd April 2022 with guest Brian Owen
The Argus' Brian Owen joined Ady and Al for a look back at the victory over Spurs, the defeat by Man City, and a reprise of the performance against Arsenal. Shirt of the week is Jeans.
1hr 2m Apr 23, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 11th February 2017 with guest Richard Vaughan
By request, the show from 2017 with this week's birthday boy, Plymouth Argyle fan Richard Vaughan is being re-posted. Richard famously posted the 'I see the scum FA...' post in December 1996, which ultimately led to Fans United. This was recorded the night before the home match with Burton Albion five years ago, where the club properly looked after him and his father Roger, nearing the end of ...
59m Apr 22, 2022
59m
The Albion Roar - 16 April 2022 with guest Andy Bass
An implausibly optimistic, celebratory show after our excellent win against Arsenal. Plus we discuss Sean Dyche's sacking, and talk about what the Albion's 'War Years' meant to a then-outsider.
1hr 2m Apr 16, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 9 April 2022 with guest Stuart Storer
Albion hero of the 1996/97 season, Stuart Storer joined Al from his Bedworth United clubhouse to chat over some of the most worrying, outrageous times in the Albion's history - culminating in the club's exit from the Goldstone Ground, 25 years ago this month. 
1hr 12m Apr 09, 2022
1hr 12m
The Albion Roar - 2nd April 2022 with guest Nick Szczepanik
Journalist, musician, and all-round good egg Nick Szczepanik joins Ady & Al to discuss the so-called malaise at Brighton, the World Cup draw, the farce of the World Cup being Qatar, and the 25th anniversary of Brighton's last game under the floodlights at the Goldstone - and much more. Shirt of the Week is where there be Dragons.
1hr 5m Apr 02, 2022
1hr 5m
The Albion Roar - 19 March 2022 with guest Jason Thackeray
It would be nice to talk about a decent win. Or a goal. But the wheels have come loose for the season, so Jason, Ady and Al aim for transcendental collective positivity - with the exception of Harry Kane - when talking about the Liverpool and Spurs matches. Even Shirt of the Week is a pyjama top.
1hr 1m Mar 19, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar with guests Kieran Maguire and Mark Lawrenson
Fresh from a day of talking about Chelsea and the international sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich, Kieran Maguire talks about Chelsea and the international sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich. We are also joined by Albion legend - and arguably the best player to wear the stripes, Mark Lawrenson. Shirt of the week is one of Lawro's old tops.
1hr 2m Mar 12, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 5th March 2022 with guest Nigel Summers
We invited Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters Club Chairman Nigel Summers on to the show to give his lowdown on the Aston Villa game, plus the history of the Supporters' Club, 25 years since THAT game against Leyton Orient. Plus we pay tribute to Shane Warne. Maillot du semaine est français.
1hr 5m Mar 05, 2022
1hr 5m
The Albion Roar - 26th February 2022 with guests Andy Bass and Scott Coyne
With a dirge of a game to try and avoid, we invited Scott Coyne from 'The Belgian Football Podcast' to give us the lowdown on domestic football in Belgium, and the rise of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in particular. Even Shirt of the Week is Flemish.
1hr 1m Feb 26, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 19th February 2022 with guest Vicki Rees
Two games to contemplate - Watford and Manchester United away. Vicki, Ady & Al review two similar performances with different referees, and different outcomes. Shirt of the Week is a Royal affair...
1hr 1m Feb 19, 2022
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 12th February 2022 with guests Brian Owen and Kieran Maguire
The Argus' Brian Owen and football finance expert Kieran Maguire offer some upfront and behind the scenes gossip and opinion on this week at Brighton & Hove Albion. The FA Cup exit, the Technical Director exit, and the exit - er, exciting - run in as the Albion go for highest place ever glory.
1hr 2m Feb 12, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 5th February 2022 with guests Laura Ellen Ashcraft, Josh Lewin, Michael Williams and Paul Dorsey
The Roar went stateside this week to discuss the phenomenon that, since our promotion to the Premier League in 2017, we have seen a number of new fans following the Albion, especially from the States. So we spoke to four of them to get their lowdown on why the follow the Super Seagulls.
1hr 3m Feb 04, 2022
1hr 3m
The Albion Roar - 29th January 2022 with guest Jamie van der Westhuizen
Long-term absentee Jamie returns to offer his take on the draw with Leicester, the progression of the squad, and who his favourite goalkeeper since 1984 was.
1hr 5m Jan 29, 2022
1hr 5m
The Albion Roar - 22nd January 2022 with guests Andy Bass and Justin Brentnall
Three of 'the Band' plus roadie Justin run the rule over the performance against the 'Champions of Europe' (sic), and contemplate the direction, and speed, of travel for the Albion under Potter. Shirt of the Week is Brown shirt that is black.
1hr 2m Jan 23, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 15th January 2022 with guests Vicki Rees and Ed Aarons
Early in the morning, after the night before, Albion fan Vicki Rees, and Palace fan and Africa football correspondent for The Guardian Ed Aarons re-lived the rivalry match. Plus we heard from Ed about the opening games of the Africa Cup of Nations, while Vicki talked us through the cup win over WBA. Shirt of the Week has too many innuendos to mention.
1hr 2m Jan 15, 2022
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 8 January 2022 with guests The Brighton Bard, Attila The Stockbroker and the Poet Zombe
A triple poet slam this week as Ady & Al welcome in Jonathan Bradshaw (The Brighton Bard), John Baine (Attila The Stockbroker) and Mwanangwa Zombe (The Poet Zombe) to offer up football-related verse. Shirt of the Week is from the lower reaches of Serie A.
1hr Jan 08, 2022
1hr
The Albion Roar - 1st January 2022 with The Band
Bumper podcast of 'The Band' reviewing not just the Brentford and Chelsea matches, but all of 2021. Plus sponsor Phil Shelley of oldfootballshirts.com selected his Shirt of the Year.
1hr 29m Jan 01, 2022
1hr 29m
The Albion Roar - 18th December 2021 with guest Nick Szczepanik
Journalist and musician Nick Szczepanik joins Ady & Al once again to discuss, among other things, the Wolves game, transfer targets, the Qatar World Cup. Plus we have the winner of the Art of Football competition. Shirt of the Week is from a country not previously featured.
1hr 1m Dec 18, 2021
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 11 December 2021 with guests Liz O'Brien and Enock Mwepu
A Zambia special as Ady & Al are joined by Liz O'Brien, an Albion fan working in Zambia, and Zambian international Enock Mwepu. Even shirt of the week has a Zambian flavour...
1hr 2m Dec 10, 2021
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 4th December 2021 with guest Tom Hylands
Two matches, lots of misses, overhead kicks and bottling boos up for discussion this week. Shirt of the Week is very familiar.
1hr 2m Dec 04, 2021
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar Podcast Special with David Clarkson
30 years after making just four starts plus nine substitute appearances, it's fair to say Australian David Clarkson left a bigger impression than his career originally warranted. Al had a natter with David in Melbourne to talk about his all-too-brief time at the club.
46m Nov 26, 2021
46m
The Albion Roar - 20 November with guest Chris Ramsey MBE
Former Albion defender and Cup Finalist, and now QPR Technical Director, Chris Ramsey MB joined Ady & Al to talk about his time at the Goldstone, that Cup run and the final itself. Plus, as a manager, he has campaigned for diversity and inclusion, resulting in his medal from the Queen. 
1hr 5m Nov 20, 2021
1hr 5m
The Albion Roar - 13 November 2021 with guest Jules Breach
Albion fan and BT Sport presenter Jules Breach for an hour long natter about her career so far, her love of the Albion, and her role in inspiring more women into sports journalism and broadcasting.
1hr Nov 13, 2021
1hr
The Albion Roar - 6 November 2021 with guest Andy Naylor
The Athletic's Andy Naylor joins Ady & Al for a state-of-the-season natter, looking back on the draw at Anfield, more Brighton internationals, and a quick look at the top of the Belgian Jupiler League.
1hr 1m Nov 06, 2021
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 30 Oct 2021 with guest Ian Chapman
After years harassing and cajoling him, we are delighted to finally have Ian Chapman on the show. Welly talks about his time in the FA Academy in Lilleshall, coming through the ranks at Brighton, his career, exit, and re-emergence as a coach. And how he acquired the nickname 'Welly'. Listen back to one of our own. Shirt of the week is... horrible.
1hr 5m Oct 30, 2021
1hr 5m
The Albion Roar - 23 October 2021 with guests Marcus Hancocks and Keith Cuss
Rewind to April Fools' Day in 1989. Well, if you were there, you'll know what happened. Keith Cuss, the world's oldest ballboy, gained infamy that day, and joins Ady & Al to talk about what a naughty boy he was.
1hr Oct 23, 2021
1hr
The Albion Roar - 16 Oct 2021 with guests Di Cunningham and Tim Allen
While we twiddle our thumbs waiting for the Premier League to return, Proud Canaries organiser Di Cunningham told the Roar about their concerted efforts to stamp out homophobia, while Mental Health United founder Tim Allen told Al about the club, and the benefits it brings to the community. Ady was knocked for five in the Albion Quiz Round, while Shirt of the Week came from a Bridge Too Far.
1hr 1m Oct 16, 2021
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 9 Oct 2021 with guest Jason Thackeray
A welcome return to the show for Jason Thackeray who joined Ady & Al to discuss the Arsenal game, and its social connections with the Market Diner (aka the all-night café) from the 1990s. Plus we looked at safe-standing and drinking in sight of the pitch potentially being decriminalised. Contains ranting. Shirt of the week is a harmonious affair.
1hr 2m Oct 11, 2021
1hr 2m
The Albion Roar - 2 October 2021 with guests Brian Owen, Mark Brailsford and Darren Gallis
Brian Owen and The Treason Show's Mark Brailsford join Ady & Al for a 'forensic dissection' of the Palace v Brighton game. Plus there is chat on the aftermath, the Albion women reaching the FA Cup Semi-Final, the return of crowds to theatres and much more. Plus Ady talks to Seagulls Travel boss Darren Gillis on how the fuel shortages are affecting travel to and from the Amex. Shirt of the Wee...
1hr Oct 01, 2021
1hr
The Albion Roar - 25 September 2021 with guests Ryan Adsett, Dave Beckett and Jim Daly
With the so-called controversy of the Leicester match falling into our laps for once, TV's Dave Beckett and Social Media's Ryan Adsett joined Ady for a chew over the previous weekend's fun and games, while Stand Up's Jim Daly pondered the match coming up at Selhurst, while paying tribute to Robert Eaton's family. Maillot de la semaine est français.
1hr 1m Sep 25, 2021
1hr 1m
The Albion Roar - 18 Sep 2021 with guests Andy Bass and Adam Virgo
Former Albion centre-back / full-back / midfielder / centre-forward Adam Virgo returns to the Roar (where it all started for him) join Shandy, Ady & Al to chat about transfers, Brentford, Shane Duffy, Women's football, Yves Bissouma, old shirts and much more...
1hr Sep 18, 2021
1hr