The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo sit down with Joe Jenkins, the new chief executive officer of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, to explore the powerful connection between football and community.

From growing up in East London using cans as makeshift footballs, to leading impactful work in the charity sector, Joe shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his career. 

The conversation explores how football can unlock potential, support young people and create real change at a local level. Albion midfielder Matt O’Riley also joins us to reflect on his involvement with the club’s foundation and the impact of its work within the community.
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On this episode, our Operations Director Paul Mullen joins us to talk about his journey in football, his role at the club, and reflects on plans for a new Brighton Women’s Stadium.

Paul shares his reaction to the proposed stadium project, outlining the club’s ambitions and the long term impact it could have on the women’s game, the club and the wider Albion community.

Paul’s career in professional sport started as a teenager when he was an apprentice with Sheffield Wednesday, before working on the administrative side for The FA, Vancouver Whitecaps and the British Columbia Soccer Association.

During his time at Brighton he has also become a member of the club's Women’s & Girls' Board, as well as a Trustee of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation.
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As Brighton & Hove Albion approaches its 125th anniversary, a brand new permanent exhibition is set to open at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

In this episode, we’re joined by museum curator and creative programmes specialist Jody East, who is helping bring the club’s remarkable history to life. 

With over two decades of experience in heritage and storytelling, Jody shares how this ambitious project will capture Albion’s journey, from its early beginnings, through moments of struggle and survival, to its rise to the Premier League and European competition.

We explore how supporters have helped shape the exhibition and what visitors can expect from this immersive, year round experience.

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In this special episode, we rewind to last week, where Glenn Murray and Adam Webster met up in Tampa, Florida (before the Spurs and Chelsea games), for Premier League Mornings Live, a huge fan festival bringing the matchday experience to the US.With thousands of supporters turning up from across the country, they take in the incredible mix of shirts and stories on show. From the atmosphere, to the scale of the event, it’s a real eye-opener into just how global the Premier League has become.Across the episode, they discuss everything from the growth of football in the US, to the excitement building ahead of the World Cup.Webster also gives an honest update on his injury recovery, talks about staying connected with the squad and looks ahead to a huge run in for Albion, with European hopes, key players hitting form and big games still to come.
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In this episode, we’re joined by two members of Brighton & Hove Albion working behind the scenes to make football a more inclusive and welcoming space.

Eve Roberts, the club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, explains how the club is putting its EDI strategy into action, from engaging with local communities to creating campaigns that open the game up to everyone. 

Alongside her, Academy Player Care Lead Shona Richards shares how her own journey through elite sport now shapes the way she supports young players, helping them navigate both the pressures of performance and the challenges that come with growing up in the modern game.

The conversation also explores the Premier League’s No Room For Racism campaign, from tackling discrimination in stadiums and online, to preparing young players for the realities of social media, highlighting the role the club and its fans can play in driving change. 
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