Hornet Heaven

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. (If you or people you know are affected by the issues raised in this episode, please know that no one has to go through it alone. Help and support are available at www.mind.org.uk.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the Hornet Heaven podcast’s tenth birthday this summer, we’re re-issuing one episode from each of the ten seasons since we began in 2016. The idea is to re-immerse listeners in how it has felt to be a Watford fan during the club’s recent ups and downs. If you’re feeling distant from the club at the moment, as many people are, some of these episodes will, hopefully, remind you how it feels to love Watford Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Eve 2025, seasonal celebrations in the Watford Football Club afterlife are put on hold for a crime to be investigated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Day 1957, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the club’s founder is told a true story from a year earlier — the club’s last-ever Christmas Day fixture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In September 1982, down on earth, a man who isn’t interested in football begins the journey that will eventually lead him to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2025, the Watford Football Club afterlife must deal with the consequences of the club stopping producing matchday programmes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2025, the residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife stage a special celebration to distract themselves from their feelings about the club’s owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of a former owner of Watford Football Club promises an angry reaction from fans in the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 2025, three fans in the Watford Football Club afterlife explore the club owner’s motive for getting rid of the latest Head Coach.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2025, the Watford Football Club afterlife comes under attack from forces unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 2025, a former player is upset by the sacking of Head Coach Tom Cleverley — causing wider ramifications in the Watford Football Club afterlife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In summer 2025, a significant change causes residents of the Watford Football Club afterlife to question their support for the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Day 2024, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, there’s a Scrooge-like fan who needs to change his ways.Merry Christmas to all Watford fans everywhere - from Olly, Colin, and everyone in Hornet Heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 31st 2024, an event in the Watford Football Club afterlife puts the residents in the mood for Halloween. (Music by Josef Surikov and Danny Elfman.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A musical starring Watford fans Stephen John Davis and Colin Mace. In 2023/24, a fan in the land of the living tries to bring a former legend back from the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2006, beyond the astral divide, there’s a new arrival in a rather different community of former Watford FC players and fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2011, the residents of Watford Football Club’s afterlife are astonished by the unexpected arrival of a former England test cricketer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2017, a grieving Watford fan receives messages from her recently deceased husband who's gone to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2024, a senior figure in the Watford Football Club afterlife reflects on the club’s choice of red shorts for the coming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 2024, the Watford Football Club afterlife sets about celebrating the 25th anniversary of the most emotional match in the club’s history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2024, as Watford Football Club’s fortunes decline, events in the club's afterlife head in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

The fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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.)If you or people you know are affected by the issues raised in the episode, please know that no one has to go through it alone. Help and support are available at www.mind.org.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IIn 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.