Unofficial Barnet FC podcast. Previews, reviews, interviews, and features on the Bees' adventures in the National League.
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Mem, Iain & Charlie dust off the crystal ball and look ahead to the 24-25 season. After some erratic (!) predications last year, all of us set out our stall in a bid to avoid the dreaded wood spoon. Let us know what you think online, and we'd love to hear some of your own predictions ahead of the season's first game. Thanks, as ever, for your suppo…
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Episode 62 :: Dean Brennan & Connor Smith Interview
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Ahead of the 24-25 season, BeesPod sits down with Dean Brennan and Connor Smith for a detailed and wide-ranging interview. They discuss lessons learned from last season, their approach to recruitment this season, and their expectations and plans for the year ahead. Thank you, as ever, to Dean and Connor for being so generous with their time. We hop…
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After a long hiatus, Iain, Charlie and Mem return for a bumper end of season review show. Barnet's brilliant campaign ended in brutal fashion, with a 4-0 defeat at home to Solihull Moors in the Play Off Semi Final. We cast our eyes back over that bleak April afternoon, while also looking back further to key moments and trends across the campaign. I…
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Mem, Charlie and Iain catch up and chat through the last month of following Barnet. After a review of our latest run of games, which has seen the Bees jump back into a good run of form, we chat about the changes Brennan has made - including the big call in goal. There's also time to review the pre-season predictions and see just how badly wrong som…
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Play along with this year's Christmas quiz! After Trevor and Charlie went head to head earlier this week, test your Barnet FC knowledge and see if you can beat their scores. You'll need a pen and paper for the 6 rounds and 36 questions. Feel free to pauseBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Mem, Iain and Charlie look back over #BarnetFC's dip in league form. What's the recent defeat against Gateshead, Oldham and Wealdstone? We go through the tactics and players in the recent run, and wonder what might change ahead of a busy festive period. We are also joined by Janet Matthewson, CEO of Young Barnet Foundation who tells us about their …
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Episode 57 :: Blues bring Bees back to reality
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Mem & Iain catch up after Barnet's 4-2 defeat away at Chesterfield in a promotion 6 pointer. After a phenomenal start to the season, Saturday's game of 2 halves saw the Bees put in a sterling first-half performance, only to be left empty-handed as Chesterfield stormed their way into a 4 goal lead in the second half. Ahead of an exciting and challen…
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Episode 56 :: Collinge, Kabamba & the Comeback Kings
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Iain, Mem & Charlie take a look back at the first 1/3rd of Barnet's 23-24 campaign. In the wake of several comeback victories, we look at the tactics and players making the difference to the Bees' superb start. As autumn falls and the nights draw closer, do Dean Brennan's men have what it takes to stay in title race against some top-class oppositio…
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Mem, Charlie & Iain catch up for the first time this season. As the summer fades away, the Bees enter September flying high with 5 wins in their opening 7 games. We run an eye over the season so far, picking out the highlights and wondering whether the Bees' form can be sustained as autumn comes into view. Thank you so much for all your support and…
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Episode 54: Interview with Dean Brennan & backroom staff
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Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Charlie & Mem sit down with Dean Brennan, Connor Smith and Kirk Rayment to discuss their plans ahead of Barnet's upcoming campaign in the National League. In a wide-ranging interview, Dean discusses lessons from last season, his approach to recruitment and his journey over the last 2 years. He also shares his views on t…
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Iain, Charlie & Mem look ahead to the upcoming season. After an excellent 22-23, what do the next 9 months have in store? We look through the signings, departures and pre-season preparations, as well as giving our predictions for the Bees and National League. We look forward to seeing you back at the Hive on the 5th August!As ever, let us know what…
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Mem, Charlie, and Iain try to build their best Barnet XI from 2000 - 2023. Players can only be selected once and a scramble breaks out as all three try to build the best possible Barnet team this side of the millennium. As ever, let us know what you think and share your own draft side with us @BeesPod online. Thanks for listening!…
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Episode 51 :: 2022-23 End of Season Review
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Iain, Mem and Charlie record a bumper end-of-season podcast to cast our eyes over a brilliant season supporting the Bees. Starting with a season review and breaking the campaign into 4 parts, we discuss the foundations of a brilliant effort that saw Barnet fall short against Boreham Wood in the National League play-off quarter-final. In the second …
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Iain, Mem and Charlie catch up on Barnet's rollercoaster of a season so far. After Saturday's penalty shoot-out victory away at Maidstone, Barnet are now only 90 minutes away from a first Wembley visit since 1972.In the league, the Bees are still well in the play-off mix. Who knows what could happen towards the end of the season?On a side note, thi…
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Episode 49 :: Black and Amber Walkers (with Laurie Walker)
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The BeesPod chaps have had a little rest which has coincided with Barnet flying up the table. Joining Charlie, Iain and Mem is Laurie Walker, the Bees' number 1. He gives us a bit of insight behind the scenes and what has changed. Enjoy the show and, as ever, let us know what you think on Twitter @BeesPod…
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After a busy month on and off the field, Charlie, Iain and Mem return to pick through a period full of goals, awful defending and reflect upon the recent minutes published by the BFCSA. Are we annoying customers?Enjoy the show and, as ever, let us know what you think on twitter @BeesPodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Episode 47 :: An interview with David "Owsy" Howell
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David Howell (@Owsy5)was kind enough to give his time to speak to Mem (@memdozer)who gives some fascinating insight to his time at Barnet during THE most successful era in our history, winning two promotions in three seasons. Owsy talks about what went on behind the scenes during a tumultuous time where the team kept winning but weren't being paid …
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For the first time in many years, Barnet have made a positive start to the 2022-23 National League season. After a positive summer's recruitment, clean sheets and three consecutive home wins, are the Bees ready to maintain a challenge at the top end of the table? Join Iain, Mem and new co-host Charlie on a deep dive into the Bees start to the new s…
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Barnet faced Eastleigh in front of the TV cameras. In this week's HiveFive, Mem shares his thoughts on a convincing win for the Bees. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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League leaders Barnet headed up to Chesterfield on Friday night and BFCSA committee member Carla Devine was there to give her opinion on a disappointing evening. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Delivered just in time to pump up Barnet fans making their way to The Hive. BeesPod regular Charlie Cassen returns to share his view of Tuesday's cracking away day at Yeovil. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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After Barnet's solid opening day win vs Halifax, the Bees headed up to Gateshead hoping to make it 2 in 2. BeesPod newcomer Max Weinberg gives us his take on the Bees' game of two halves. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Carla joins BeesPod to provide our first Hive Five of the season. Her audio match report shares the positivity of a fresh start as the Bees pick up 3 points on the opening day against Halifax Town.By BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Episode 45 :: Dean Brennan Interview
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Dean Brennan sits down with BeesPod ahead of the 2022-23 season. In an honest and wide-ranging interview, he analyses the lessons from the last campaign and discusses his approach to recruitment ahead of the new campaign. With 3 weeks to go before the season opener, there's a fresh sense of optimism at the Hive for the first time in several years. …
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Iain and Mem are joined by John Lewis to cast an eye over Barnet's 2021-2022 season. Mangerial changes, new players, ticket prices, tactics and hopes for a fresh start in August are just a small selection of what's on offer. Thank you all for your questions and support throughout this campaign. After a short break, we look forward to seeing you all…
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After the recent run of Twitter Spaces, Iain and Mem return to their usual format to discuss the difficulties Barnet have been facing since the Boreham Wood win, deep diving into some of the tactical issues and potential solutions. Twitter: @beespodBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 23 Stockport County (h)
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Charlie Cassen from Charlie Chats Footy podcast returns to HiveFive to pick the bones out a heavy home defeat to Stockport. You can feel Charlie's pain as he gets his frustrations off his chest on a terrible afternoon for Barnet. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Episode 42: BeesPod interview Dean Brennan and Dave Anderson
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This is a special episode of BeesPod with Iain and Mem sitting down with Barnet FC's Head of Football/interim first team coach Dean Brennan and Goalkeeper coach and non league legend Dave "Dean" Anderson. This was recorded before Saturday's disappointing result against Chesterfield but the conversation is a positive insight into how Dean and Dave w…
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Mem and Iain are joined by John Lewis to run their eyes over the first half of Barnet's season in the National League. Fresh from a 0-0 draw against Boreham Wood, we discuss Dean Brennan's work so far in charge of the Bees and assess how the squad is shaping up as we head into 2022. Happy New Year to all our listeners and, as ever, you can find us …
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 19 Yeovil Town (a)
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BFCSA Executive committee member Carla Devine returns to review Barnet's disappointing away defeat to Yeovil and talks us through some of the game's flashpoints. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five regular Charlie Cassen from Charlie Chats Footy podcast and his lucky charms return to review another win for the Bees against Maidenhead which means Barnet currently top the form table. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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On the day he won the BFCSA player of the month for October, Ephron Mason-Clark inspires the Bees to a second win at home on the bounce. BFCSA Chair Mark Whitelegg recalls the highlights of a #BarnetFC win which moves them up the table to 15th.Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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This is a special episode of BeesPod as we were joined by Dan Martin who is the Head of the Hive Foundation. In this chat we discussed Dan's role in growing Barnet's presence in the community.Sadly a ton of commitments have meant that this episode wasn't a longer review of the recent games nor is there a HiveFive this week. We apologise for this ep…
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 14 Aldershot Town (h)
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It's happened again! When Charlie Cassen's on Hive Five duty, Barnet win! Charlie gives us his reaction straight after the Bees' last gap victory against Aldershot. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 13 Stockport County (a)
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After defeat at the weekend, Barnet needed to bounce back which they did away at another money bags side, Stockport County. A jubilant Carla Devine gives her take on the evening's win. Best wishes go out to Joe Widdowson.Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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A frustrating afternoon for the Bees as Hollywood FC make sure there's no happy ever after for Barnet. Sam Collins returns to HiveFive to give his thoughts on the game. Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Boreham Wood (h)
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Mem gives his thoughts on Boreham Wood's Cup Final win at The Hive after a frustrating afternoon for the Bees. Barnet not reaching the First round proper of the FA Cup since losing to Tiverton in 1991. Twitter/Facebook: @BeesPodMusic by Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Apologies for the delay going up this week. Charlie Cassen returns and uses his luck to influence another win for the Bees away at Dover!Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Barnet FC Supporters' Association Podcast
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This is the first BFCSA podcast with Mem and Charlie Cassen hosting. Guests are BFCSA Chair Mark Whitelegg and Executive Committee member Carla Devine who share their findings from the BFCSA meeting with Barnet FC chairman Tony Kleanthous, Director of Football Dean Brennan and Head of the Hive Foundation Daniel Martin.…
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Charlie Cassen from "Charlie Chats Footy" podcast returns to Hive Five to share his jubilation at the Bees' first win of the season under the guidance of Dean Brennan.Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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As Barnet prepare for their ninth manager in 12 months, Iain & Mem discuss Harry Kewell's sacking and run their eyes over the start of the season which sees the Bees rooted in the relegation zone. In probably the most emotive and frustrated BeesPod ever, we question the sustainability of operating in this way, amid growing discontent at the club's …
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 6 Chesterfield (a)
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Regular Beespod contributor Trevor Knell gives his thoughts straight at the final whistle at the Technique Stadium where after a rollercoaster ride of a game against the Spireites, the Bees are now left with no wins in six.Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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On HiveFive this week is home and away #BarnetFC supporter Stephen Cranfield who shares his thoughts on the Bees' home draw against ex-Bee Ben Strevens' Eastleigh.Twitter/Facebook: @BeesPodMusic by Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 4 Grimsby Town (a)
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This week on HiveFive James Harpin from Football with my Gran YouTube channel returns to give us his verdict on a 7 goal thriller at Blundell Park where Grimsby beat 10 man Barnet at the death.Twitter/Facebook: @BeesPodMusic by Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Episode 38 :: More of the same with Blundel and Payne?
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After John Lewis' succinctly sums up Barnet's 2-0 defeat at home to Dagenham & Redbridge, Iain and Mem are joined by Ben Young to look over the Bees' first few games of the season. With only a point and a goal from the opening 3 games of the season, it's been a challenging start for the Bees. With more tough fixtures ahead, will Harry Kewell be abl…
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Barnet's favourite northerner and Barnet Supporters' Association Committee member Carla Devine is back on #HiveFive with her take on #BarnetFC's solid away point at Solihull Moors. Twitter/Facebook: @BeesPodMusic by Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 1 Notts County (h)
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Hive Five is back.......with #BarnetFC shipping Five at the Hive to Notts County! New season, familiar feel. James Harpin from Football with my Gran YouTube channel describes a painful, miserable afternoon for Harry Kewell's Bees. Twitter/Facebook: @BeesPodMusic by Catherine the GreatBy BeesPod - Barnet FC Podcast
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It’s been a summer of change at the Hive. With a new coach, backroom staff, and playing squad joining the Bees, 2021-2022 will nothing if not different to last season. Mem and Iain look ahead to Barnet’s new season and offer their hopes for a fresh start under Harry Kewell. Aside from on field matters, we also discuss the new supporters association…
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Trevor Knell interviews Rossi Eames
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Trevor Knell (@trevk37) interviews ex-Barnet Head Coach Rossi Eames (@RDCEames). They discuss the rollercoaster ride that was life at Barnet as he worked his way up from a video analyst to Head coach in 9 eventful years. He talks about the players such as Jamal Lowe and Jack Taylor that passed through his academy teams.You can find Trevor's blog at…
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Episode 36 :: Tony Kleanthous Interview (Part 2)
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Iain & Mem sit down with Barnet chairman, Tony Kleanthous, for Part 2 of their interview about the Bees. On this section, there's a focus on modern issues including: - The dismantling of the 2019-2020 squad- Does TK have any regrets over not keeping Currie? - Why were players furloughed? Will they play again? - What is the plan for the new manager …
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