Award-winning stories about a wonderful afterlife where fans of Watford Football Club can watch their team for the rest of eternity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tears In Heaven (Silver Jubilee special)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If On A Winter's Night A Hornet (S23 E2)
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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.
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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.
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How The Grover Stole Christmas (Xmas Special 2023)
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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.
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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.
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Dead Ringers For Ross Jenkins (S22 E3)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The fourth and final highlight reel to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The third of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The second of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The first of 4 highlight reels to mark our first 100 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Being Henry Grover (Summer Special 2023)
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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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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The Old Enemy - Part Four (S20 E4)
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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.…
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The Old Enemy - Part Three (S20 E3)
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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.…
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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.Af Hornet Heaven
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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.Af Hornet Heaven
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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 inform…
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Geeks Bearing Gifts (Xmas Special 2022)
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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The Force Never Dies (Bite-size Bonus Episode)
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A 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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…
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 2018, a new arrival takes a circuitous route to the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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On 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In 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.Af Hornet Heaven
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In August 2021, the Watford Football Club afterlife outlaws all forms of discrimination — with serious consequences for a senior member of staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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On New Year’s Day 2022, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife sees something he wasn’t expecting in the Rookery Stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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Watford's relegation battle tests the resolve of a long-standing fan. (A poignant story from 1900/01 with strong parallels to 2021/22.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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Gift, Noël, Williams (Xmas Special 2021)
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In December 2021, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, the giving of Christmas gifts doesn’t go as planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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A Legend For Evermore (Troy Deeney Tribute)
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In late August 2021, the departure of Watford Football Club’s captain and legend Troy Deeney upsets residents of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Af Hornet Heaven
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