The Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London Podcast

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/

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?

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

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.

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.

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