From The Bee Hole End - The Burnley Podcast
The top twice-weekly podcast with news and views about Premier League soccer club Burnley FC. Hosted by journalists Simon Evans and Andrew Greaves and with regular panel members Chris Boden, Paul Woodhouse and Justin Connolly providing analysis and opinion, the show features regular star guests from the world of football/soccer. Guests have included former Burnley player and Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan, former Clarets favourites Roger Eli and George Boyd, ex-England international goalkeeper Rachel Brown and transfer market experts Sacha Tavolieri and Fabrizio Romano, The show examines transfer news and rumours, team tactics and performance and previews and reviews of Premier League matches. The Friday episode looks in depth at issues around Burnley Football Club, both the on-field and off-field business while the Monday show provides commentary and analysis of the weekend’s Premier League games and other matches from English football. From the Bee Hole End is the mo...
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Episodes
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
16 min
League One Cardiff City knocked a second string Clarets out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night at Turf Moor. Daz and Justin join Simon to run over a poor display from Scott Parker's must changed side.
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
34 min
Chris Boden and Simon Evans join Andrew Greaves to review Burnley's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest and focus on the performances of two experienced new faces at the club Kyle Walker and Martin Dubravka.
Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
16 min
What to make of Burnley's 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest? A point gained or two points lost. Daz, Woody and Simon discuss an encouraging performance from the Clarets. This is the rapid reaction - the quick analysis recorded right after Saturday's game. The usual debrief will be out for Monday morning as always.
Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
36 min
This Burnley team is nothing like the 'easy to beat' version under Vincent Kompany two years ago but can they find a way to beat Ange Postecoglu's Nottingham Forest. "Lyle Foster will be licking his lips" at Big Ange's tactics say the Pod Squad as Greavesy, Justin and Bodes look ahead to Saturday's big game at Turf Moor.
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on the Liverpool Match02:44 Looking Ahead to Nottingham Forest05:37 Defensive Masterclass: A New Era for Burnley08:19 Scott Parker's Pragmatism and Team Dynamics11:06 Analyzing Nottingham Forest's Current Form13:40 The Role of Fans and Atmosphere at Turf Moor16:31 The Importance of Team Presentation and Culture19:05 Community and Local Pubs: A Burnley Tradition
Sep 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025
17 min
Burnley frustrated Liverpool for over 90 minutes until the almost inevitable stoppage time penalty gifted the visitors a barely deserved victory. Instant, short reaction pof from the Bee Hole End pod crew. Full Debrief will be out on Tuesday.
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
33 min
Champions Liverpool head to Turf Moor to face promoted Burnley but can Scott Parker's side pull off an upset? Greavesy, Woody and Bodes discuss the Clarets' chances as they return from the international break.
Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
29 min
With the window closed and the Clarets on International break, the podcast takes a look at the post-deadline day fall-out. Has James Trafford been screwed by Pep Guardiola? Was Josh Brownhill right to take the Saudi millions? Should Burnley sign free-agent Christian Eriksen and what next for Mike Tresor and Hannes Delcroix?
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
40 min
Lisbon-based football journalist Tom Kundert comes on a special Deadline Day episode to discuss what Clarets fans can expect from new (record?) signing Florentino Luis.
Then Greavesy, Simon and Bodes discuss whether the overall summer recruitment be considered a success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Burnley's Transfer Activity02:35 Analyzing Florentino Luis: The New Signing05:16 Florentino's Professionalism and Impact08:22 Comparing Previous Players: Amdouni and Edwards11:07 Burnley's Recruitment Strategy: A Mixed Bag13:45 Strengthening the Midfield: Key Signings16:27 Defensive Concerns: The Need for Solidarity19:04 The Evolution of Burnley's Recruitment Philosophy22:01 Outgoings and Future Prospects24:42 Final Thoughts on the Transfer Window
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 31, 2025
43 min
The podcast is back with a quick review of the performances against United (and inevitably a bit of VAR talk) before turning attention to Monday's deadline deals. Florentino Luis looks set to sign from Benfica and where else do the pod squad hope to see the squad strengthened?
Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
37 min
The Clarets head to Old Trafford with Manchester United still reeling from their Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two Grimsby, can Scott Parker's side inflict the latest humiliation on Ruben Amorim's side?
Simon Evans is joined by Paul Woodhouse, Chris Boden and Darren Bentley as the lads look ahead to a fascinating encounter.
Chapters
00:00 Previewing Manchester United vs Burnley02:42 Analyzing Manchester United's Current Crisis05:32 Burnley's Strategy Against a Struggling United08:26 The Importance of Player Confidence11:23 Transfer Window Dynamics and Squad Management13:57 Potential Signings and Future Prospects20:04 Transfer Market Dynamics22:51 Evaluating Player Performance and Recruitment26:09 Strengthening the Squad: Current Status28:53 Tactical Approaches for Upcoming Matches34:06 Looking Ahead: Anticipation for the Big Game
