The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

Brighton & Hove Albion has been named one of the UK's best places to work. So what makes the club such a special place to be? In this episode, we go behind the scenes to find out.Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo are joined by Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren Wigdor and Head of Media & Communications Paul Camillin to discuss the club's recent recognition in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards and how a football club with more than 500 staff has built a culture that people genuinely want to be part of.From the Championship years to becoming an established Premier League club, we explore the Team Brighton values that underpin everything the club does, from recruiting the right people, to maintaining a high-performance culture across every department. Plus, we discover why puppy therapy has become an unlikely part of life behind the scenes at Albion.
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Brighton & Hove Albion is celebrating its 125th anniversary and in this episode we go behind the scenes with Head of Marketing, Anna Easthope, to find out what's in store for supporters during this landmark year.From fan festivals and anniversary events to the new club museum, Anna reveals how the celebrations have been planned and why it was so important to put supporters at the heart of them all.Anna also shares some fascinating insights into life as Head of Marketing, the stories she's heard from Brighton supporters around the world and why the club's taste of European football has only increased the hunger for more.
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The stage is set, the squads are confirmed and the anticipation is building for another unforgettable World Cup, and with Albion players set to feature across the tournament, Seagulls fans will have plenty of reasons to tune in.In this special preview episode we take a Brighton & Hove Albion view of football's biggest tournament. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo look at the players set to feature on the world stage, assess their chances of making an impact and discuss which nations could go furthest in the competition.They also explore the players who were unfortunate to miss out, the challenge of tournament football… and, as ever, there's debate over England's squad selection.
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Ian Buckman joins us on this episode to reflect on a landmark season for Brighton & Hove Albion’s academy following the Under-21s' Premier League 2 title success.As Academy Manager, Ian gives us an insight into the journey behind the trophy win, the identity and mentality that shaped the group and what it meant to lift the title at the Amex.The conversation also explores the balance between player development and winning, the pathway from academy football into the first team and what comes next for the latest generation of Albion talent as they look to take the next step in their careers.We also hear from Under-21s coach Shannon Ruth following the squad’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens triumph, as he reflects on a memorable end to the season and the experiences helping shape Brighton’s next generation.
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This is what players dream about and for Brighton, the big day is almost here.The Brighton & Hove Albion Women's team take centre stage in this special episode as attention turns to the FA Cup final against Manchester City.We catch up with members of the Albion squad and get a feel for the excitement and anticipation building ahead of one of the biggest occasions in the football calendar.We hear from Fran Kirby and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie as they discuss the build-up to the final, preparations behind the scenes, handling the pressure of such a huge occasion and what it means to represent Brighton on one of football's biggest stages as the club prepares for a special day at Wembley.
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