Hornet Heaven
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAward-winning stories about a wonderful afterlife where fans of Watford Football Club can watch their team for the rest of eternity.
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Episodes
Reversal (Easter Special 2024)
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBIn March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in Hornet Heaven head in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Founder's Day 2024 - REMIX
March 22, 2024 00:01 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBTo celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ascension to Hornet Heaven of Watford FC's founder Henry Grover, on March 22nd 1949, here's a re-edited and re-mixed telling of our story of his arrival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Half-Back (S23 E4)
February 23, 2024 00:01 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIn August 1997, a former player materialises in the Watford Football Club afterlife — but only partially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Be Happy (S23 E3)
February 16, 2024 00:01 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBIn December 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife attempts to go to every Watford game ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If On A Winter's Night A Hornet (S23 E2)
February 09, 2024 00:01 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn February 2024, you — the listener — are transported via the medium of podcast into the eternal experience of supporting Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fog (S23 E1)
February 02, 2024 00:01 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBIn December 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, a former Watford player isn't seeing things with the usual clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How The Grover Stole Christmas (Xmas Special 2023)
December 22, 2023 00:01 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn December 1964, with Watford facing two festive fixtures against Them Up The Road, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to make sure a double derby defeat won’t ruin Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shared Space (S22 E4)
December 15, 2023 00:01 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBIn September 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two Watford fans find themselves locked in a small room together. They have fiercely conflicting views. Can they find common ground? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dead Ringers For Ross Jenkins (S22 E3)
December 08, 2023 00:01 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn August 2023, two stalwarts from Watford Football Club’s glory days have been shut away in a lock-up garage in the club’s afterlife for nearly 40 years. Who are they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Truth (S22 E2)
December 01, 2023 00:01 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn August 2023, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife revisits old games and discovers he’s misremembered important details. What’s he got wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Field of Dreams (S22 E1)
November 24, 2023 00:01 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn Spring 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, Cliff Holton, Watford’s greatest-ever forward receives an unexpected call-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soap - Part Four (S21 E4)
November 10, 2023 08:20 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBIn May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 4 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soap - Part Three (S21 E3)
November 10, 2023 08:18 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBIn May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 3 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soap - Part Two (S21 E2)
November 10, 2023 08:17 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBIn May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 2 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Soap - Part One (S21 E1)
November 10, 2023 08:15 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBIn May 1996, an unlikely new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife helps a former player cope with the club’s recent relegation. (Part 1 of 4.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights Reel (#4)
September 22, 2023 14:13 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBThe fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights Reel (#3)
September 17, 2023 06:08 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBThe third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights Reel (#2)
September 12, 2023 15:19 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBThe second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights Reel (#1)
September 08, 2023 18:02 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThe first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Henry Grover (2023 Summer Special)
June 11, 2023 07:35 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn June 2023, a Watford fan adopts an unusual way of coping with his negative feelings about the club. (CONTENT WARNING: Includes one instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Old Enemy - Part Four (S20 E4)
May 08, 2023 00:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIIn January 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, it’s time for transparency and honesty in making the club loveable. Part 4 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Old Enemy - Part Three (S20 E3)
May 06, 2023 00:01 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn January 2023, a supporter in the Watford Football Club afterlife is refusing to have anything to do with the club. Part 3 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Old Enemy - Part Two (S20 E2)
April 29, 2023 00:01 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn January 2023, a rivalry from the 1890s is still going strong in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Part 2 of 4. (You can find out more about Watford St Mary's here: www.watfordgold.org.uk/category/history/watford-st-marys) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Old Enemy - Part One (S20 E1)
April 22, 2023 00:01 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn January 2023, a previously unexplored part of the Watford Football Club afterlife is discovered. Part 1 of 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Loopton (Easter Special 2023)
April 06, 2023 23:01 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBIn April 2023, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, something unusual happens at the local derby. (The music in this episode is: 'We Have All The Time In The World' by John Barry.) (CONTENT WARNING: Includes an instance of strong language that you may consider unsuitable for young children.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
92: Geeks Bearing Gifts (Xmas Special 2022)
December 24, 2022 00:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCan a pair of feuding Watford fans be reconciled by a shared Christmas present in December 2022? This year's Hornet Heaven Christmas Special is dedicated to Clive Brandon, a Watford season ticket holder for more than 50 years who sadly and unexpectedly passed away on 16th December 2022.
Geeks Bearing Gifts (Xmas Special 2022)
December 24, 2022 00:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn December 2022, a resident of the Watford Football Club afterlife tries to reconcile two feuding fans by giving them a joint Christmas present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Force Never Dies (Bite-size Bonus Episode)
December 10, 2022 22:19 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a mentor advises a young Hornet. (The music in this episode is the Star Wars Theme by John Williams, arranged and orchestrated by Samuel Kim.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
91: The Force Never Dies (Bite-size Bonus Episode)
December 10, 2022 22:19 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a mentor advises a young Hornet. Star Wars Theme by John Williams Arranged and Orchestrated by Samuel Kim.
Falling In Love (S19 E4)
November 22, 2022 00:01 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn Autumn 2022, residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife reveal what made them fall in love with the club. (The two songs used in this episode are: 1. Can't Help Falling In Love - written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc - with instrumental performances by Welder Dias (piano), Daniel Jang (violin), Brooklyn Duo (piano and cello), Chris Ulrey (electric guitar), James Bartholomew (fingerstyle guitar), Anton Van Oosbree (accord...
90: Falling In Love (S19 E4)
November 22, 2022 00:01 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn autumn 2022, residents of Hornet Heaven reveal what made them fall in love with Watford FC. The songs used in this episode are: Can't Help Falling In Love - written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. The instrumental performances are by Welder Dias (piano), Daniel Jang (violin), Brooklyn Duo (piano and cello), Chris Ulrey (electric guitar), James Bartholomew (fingerstyle guitar), Anton Van Oosbree (accordion), and Sylvain Lemaire ...
Moving On (S19 E3)
November 21, 2022 00:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 1922, Watford Football Club’s move to a new stadium provides a much-needed lift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
89: Moving On (S19 E3)
November 21, 2022 00:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 1922, Watford FC’s move to a new stadium provides a much-needed lift for everyone.
88: Lamper's Inferno (S19 E2)
November 20, 2022 00:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to Hornet Heaven.
Lamper's Inferno (S19 E2)
November 20, 2022 00:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Good Impression (S19 E1)
November 19, 2022 00:01 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn November 2022, a recent arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife turns out to have an unusual talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
87: A Good Impression (S19 E1)
November 19, 2022 00:01 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn November 2022, a recent arrival in Hornet Heaven turns out to have an unusual talent.
Ton Up (Vic 100 Special)
August 25, 2022 17:28 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBOn August 30th 2022, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, two former players reflect on the club’s 100 years at Vicarage Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
86: Ton Up (Vic100 Special)
August 25, 2022 17:28 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBOn August 30th 2022, in Hornet Heaven, two former Watford players reflect on the club’s 100 years at Vicarage Road.
Never Meet Your Heroes (S18 E4)
July 05, 2022 13:55 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn June 2022, a fan arrives in the Watford Football Club afterlife with an attitude that’s going to make his life hell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
85: Never Meet Your Heroes (S18 E4)
July 05, 2022 13:55 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn June 2022, a Watford fan arrives in Hornet Heaven with an attitude that’s going to make his life hell.
84: Born To Stay (S18 E3)
June 29, 2022 06:46 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn May 2022, a disillusioned Watford fan wants to leave Hornet Heaven for a different heaven.
Born To Stay (S18 E3)
June 29, 2022 06:46 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn May 2022, a disillusioned fan wants to leave Watford Football Club’s afterlife for a different heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
83: Upheaval (S18 E2)
June 23, 2022 09:04 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn August 1922, the Watford FC afterlife undergoes a seismic shift.
Upheaval (S18 E2)
June 23, 2022 09:04 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
82: Watford Born And Bred (S18 E1)
June 14, 2022 18:27 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn April 2022, during Watford’s terrible relegation season, there’s some good news to tell in Hornet Heaven.
Watford Born And Bred (S18 E1)
June 14, 2022 18:27 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn April 2022, during Watford’s terrible relegation season, there’s some good news to tell in the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
81: A Fresh Pair Of Eyes (S17 E4)
March 01, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn September 2021, the appointment of a new Chief Steward brings unexpected changes to Hornet Heaven.
A Fresh Pair Of Eyes (S17 E4)
March 01, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn September 2021, the appointment of a new Chief Steward brings unexpected changes to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
80: The Graham Taylor Stand (S17 E3)
February 21, 2022 18:21 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn August 2021, Hornet Heaven outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff.