In 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.

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.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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…

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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…

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

In August 1922, the Watford Football Club afterlife undergoes a seismic shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

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.Hornet Heaven

In summer 1977, the change of manager at Watford Football Club brings out a rebellious streak in a young resident of the club’s afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In summer 1977, a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife discovers he’s eight years out of sync with everyone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In summer 1977, a great transformation is about to occur at Watford FC — but a fan in Hornet Heaven isn’t ready for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In summer 2021, there are questions about the true identity of a new arrival in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In the summer of 2021, a contest is held to establish the best new terrace chant in the Watford Football Club afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In February 2021, the chief steward in the Watford Football Club afterlife embarrasses himself and must make amends in time for Watford’s promotion celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In 1929, down on earth, a former player watches Watford from the terraces at Vicarage Road, but the excitement proves too much. A dramatisation of a true story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven

In 2002, a Watford Football Club fan arriving in the club’s afterlife needs help in acclimatising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Hornet Heaven