Tim Flowers becomes the latest manager to leave the Hive after a disasterous run of form seeing the Bees lose 11 of his 12 games in charge. 

Iain, Mem & Tom Bodell pick over the latest calamity at the Hive, as rumours swirl over furloughed players and an unhappy camp. They say the night is darkest just before dawn, surely we must be reaching that point soon? 

Dean Brennan is hotly tipped to come in, we assess his credentials. Plus, a suprise mention of Fuad Sule.

Stay safe and we hope you enjoy the show!

BeesPod

Episode 33 :: Fresh Cut Flowers

Iain & Mem are joined by Trevor Knell to run an eye over one of the more eventful weeks in Barnet's history. With the Bees marooned at the foot of the National League table, and facing growing supporter discontent, Tony Kleanthous issued an astonishing statement branding fans as twittering idiots. 

We dissect the statement, and the Bees latest run of form, before looking ahead to the final 13 games and the changes on and off the pitch. 

We hope you enjoy the show. As ever, you can find us on twitter at @BeesPod. 

Stay safe and well.

Episode 34 :: The Empire Strikes Back

On a special episode of BeesPod, Iain & Mem are joined Mr Tony Kleanthous, Barnet's chairman, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on the Bees. 

In this, the first of a two part interview, we discuss some of the highs and lows of Mr Kleanthous' time as Barnet chairman, including: 

- What went wrong after promotion in 2005? 
- What caused the move to the Hive?
- The origins of this season's problems
- Relegation in 2017-2018
- Rossi, McGhee & Westley

We hope you enjoy the episode. As ever, let us know what you think on twitter @BeesPod.

Take care & stay safe!

Episode 35 :: Tony Kleanthous Interview (Part 1)

Iain & Mem sit down with Barnet chairman, Tony Kleanthous, for Part 2 of their interview about the Bees. On this section, there's a focus on modern issues including: 

- The dismantling of the 2019-2020 squad
- Does TK have any regrets over not keeping Currie? 
- Why were players furloughed? Will they play again? 
- What is the plan for the new manager / DoF role? 
- What does TK want his legacy to be? 

As ever, let us know what you think @BeesPod. 

Thanks for listening.

Episode 36 :: Tony Kleanthous Interview (Part 2)

Hive Five is back.......with #BarnetFC shipping Five at the Hive to Notts County! New season, familiar feel. James Harpin from Football with my Gran YouTube channel describes a painful, miserable afternoon for Harry Kewell's Bees. 

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Music by Catherine the Great

Hive Five 2021/22 :: Game 1 Notts County (h)

As Barnet prepare for their ninth manager in 12 months, Iain & Mem discuss Harry Kewell's sacking and run their eyes over the start of the season which sees the Bees rooted in the relegation zone. 

In probably the most emotive and frustrated BeesPod ever, we question the sustainability of operating in this way, amid growing discontent at the club's long-term future. 

As ever, let us know what you think on twitter @BeesPod and we really hope you enjoy the show!

Iain & Mem

Episode 39 :: A Tragic Comedy

This is a special episode of BeesPod as we were joined by Dan Martin who is the Head of the Hive Foundation. In this chat we discussed Dan's role in growing Barnet's presence in the community.

Sadly a ton of commitments have meant that this episode wasn't a longer review of the recent games nor is there a HiveFive this week. We apologise for this episode falling well short of our 85% satisfaction benchmark!

Let us know what you think on Twitter and Facebook @BeesPod and we really hope you enjoy the show!

Leave a review on your podcast platform!

Iain & Mem

Episode 40 :: Introducing Dan Martin

This is a special episode of BeesPod with Iain and Mem sitting down with Barnet FC's Head of Football/interim first team coach Dean Brennan and Goalkeeper coach and non league legend Dave "Dean" Anderson. 

This was recorded before Saturday's disappointing result against Chesterfield but the conversation is a positive insight into how Dean and Dave work and future plans including:

- Who are their influences?
- Which of our team could play in the Premier League
- What are our recruitment plans
- Does Barnet need a Director of Football to help Dean?

...and more. 

Hope you enjoy the show. Let us know what you think on Twitter @beespod

Episode 42: BeesPod interview Dean Brennan and Dave Anderson

After a busy month on and off the field, Charlie, Iain and Mem return to pick through a period full of goals, awful defending and reflect upon the recent minutes published by the BFCSA. Are we annoying customers?

Enjoy the show and, as ever, let us know what you think on twitter @BeesPod

Episode 48 :: Annoying customers?

The BeesPod chaps have had a little rest which has coincided with Barnet flying up the table. Joining Charlie, Iain and Mem is Laurie Walker, the Bees' number 1. He gives us a bit of insight behind the scenes and what has changed. 

Enjoy the show and, as ever, let us know what you think on Twitter @BeesPod

Episode 49 :: Black and Amber Walkers (with Laurie Walker)

Iain, Mem and Charlie catch up on Barnet's rollercoaster of a season so far. After Saturday's penalty shoot-out victory away at Maidstone, Barnet are now only 90 minutes away from a first Wembley visit since 1972.

In the league, the Bees are still well in the play-off mix. Who knows what could happen towards the end of the season?

On a side note, this is BeesPod's 50th episode. We're hugely grateful to you all for your support, and would like to give a couple of shout-outs to Michael, the club, and all of our guests over the years. 

As ever, let us know what you think @BeesPod on twitter. 

We hope you enjoy the show!

Iain, Mem, and Charlie

Episode 50 :: Wembley Dreaming?

Iain, Mem and Charlie record a bumper end-of-season podcast to cast our eyes over a brilliant season supporting the Bees. Starting with a season review and breaking the campaign into 4 parts, we discuss the foundations of a brilliant effort that saw Barnet fall short against Boreham Wood in the National League play-off quarter-final. 

In the second half, we chat about the released list - giving a report on each player, before looking back on some of favourite memories. 

Thanks again for your support through the season. In particular, all of your brilliant questions and comments on Twitter. 

Enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you at the start of pre-season. 

Iain, Mem and Charlie.

Episode 51 :: 2022-23 End of Season Review

Mem, Charlie, and Iain try to build their best Barnet XI from 2000 - 2023. Players can only be selected once and a scramble breaks out as all three try to build the best possible Barnet team this side of the millennium. 

As ever, let us know what you think and share your own draft side with us @BeesPod online. 

Thanks for listening!

Episode 52 :: The Barnet Draft

Iain, Charlie & Mem look ahead to the upcoming season. After an excellent 22-23, what do the next 9 months have in store? We look through the signings, departures and pre-season preparations, as well as giving our predictions for the Bees and National League. 

We look forward to seeing you back at the Hive on the 5th August!

As ever, let us know what you think on Twitter @BeesPod. 

Thank you for your support, 

Iain, Mem & Charlie

Episode 53: Season Preview 23-24

Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Charlie & Mem sit down with Dean Brennan, Connor Smith and Kirk Rayment to discuss their plans ahead of Barnet's upcoming campaign in the National League. 

In a wide-ranging interview, Dean discusses lessons from last season, his approach to recruitment and his journey over the last 2 years. He also shares his views on this league next season and gives his tip for the title. 

Thank you so much to Dean, Connor and Kirk for giving up their time. We really hope you enjoy listening to Dean as much as we enjoyed recording this episode.

Mem, Charlie, Iain

Episode 54: Interview with Dean Brennan & backroom staff

Mem, Charlie & Iain catch up for the first time this season. As the summer fades away, the Bees enter September flying high with 5 wins in their opening 7 games. 

We run an eye over the season so far, picking out the highlights and wondering whether the Bees' form can be sustained as autumn comes into view. 

Thank you so much for all your support and fantastic questions! As ever, reach out to us at @BeesPod on twitter. 

COYB!

Episode 55 :: Summer Dreaming

Iain, Mem & Charlie take a look back at the first 1/3rd of Barnet's 23-24 campaign. In the wake of several comeback victories, we look at the tactics and players making the difference to the Bees' superb start. 


As autumn falls and the nights draw closer, do Dean Brennan's men have what it takes to stay in title race against some top-class opposition. 


As ever, thank you so much for all your amazing questions and support.


We hope you enjoy the show!

Episode 56 :: Collinge, Kabamba & the Comeback Kings

Mem & Iain catch up after Barnet's 4-2 defeat away at Chesterfield in a promotion 6 pointer. 

After a phenomenal start to the season, Saturday's game of 2 halves saw the Bees put in a sterling first-half performance, only to be left empty-handed as Chesterfield stormed their way into a 4 goal lead in the second half. 

Ahead of an exciting and challenging month of fixtures, we go through the big game, look ahead to the run before Christmas, and get stuck into your fantastic questions. 

As ever, thank you so much for your support! You can always get in touch via twitter @BeesPod. 

COYB

Episode 57 :: Blues bring Bees back to reality

Mem, Iain and Charlie look back over #BarnetFC's dip in league form. What's the recent defeat against Gateshead, Oldham and Wealdstone? We go through the tactics and players in the recent run, and wonder what might change ahead of a busy festive period. 

We are also joined by Janet Matthewson, CEO of Young Barnet Foundation who tells us about their Christmas campaign.

As ever, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the show!

Episode 58 :: Back to the drawing board?

Play along with this year's Christmas quiz! After Trevor and Charlie went head to head earlier this week, test your Barnet FC knowledge and see if you can beat their scores. 

You'll need a pen and paper for the 6 rounds and 36 questions. Feel free to pause

Episode 59 :: Christmas Quiz

Mem, Charlie and Iain catch up and chat through the last month of following Barnet. 

After a review of our latest run of games, which has seen the Bees jump back into a good run of form, we chat about the changes Brennan has made - including the big call in goal. 

There's also time to review the pre-season predictions and see just how badly wrong some are going!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, you can find us online at @BeesPod on twitter.

Episode 60 :: New Year's Changes

After a long hiatus, Iain, Charlie and Mem return for a bumper end of season review show. 

Barnet's brilliant campaign ended in brutal fashion, with a 4-0 defeat at home to Solihull Moors in the Play Off Semi Final. 

We cast our eyes back over that bleak April afternoon, while also looking back further to key moments and trends across the campaign. 

In the second half, we turn our attention to the dozens the fabulous questions we recieved - as well returning to the Barnet Academy for those all-important end of year reports.

Thank you for all your support of the podcast throughout the season. We'll continue to work on the Bring Barnet Back campaign over the coming months, before returning in pre season for the pod's 9th (!) year. 

Have a lovely summer break and we'll see you in July!

Iain, Charlie & Mem

Episode 61: Season Review (23-24)

Barnet FC kick off the 2017-2018 season away at new boys Forest Green Rovers. In the rolling countryside, the Bees battle back from a 2 goal deficit to earn a well deserved point. 

Iain catches up with Daniele Accurso and Benjamin Young right after the full-time whistle, before Mem shares his deeper analysis courtesy of iFollow. 

The final third is devoted to your questions - thanks to everyone who sent them in! 

If you have any feedback please drop us a line on twitter. If you like what you've heard, subscribing and giving us a review really helps other Bees fans discover the show!

We really hope you enjoy the show!

@BeesPod

The Barnet FC podcast

Episode 14 :: Turning over a new leaf?

It's back!

After 3 eventful years in the football league, Barnet have returned to their spiritual home of non-league football. 

In today's show, Iain & Mem are joined by some special guests as they preview Barnet's upcoming 2018-2019 season. Will John Still lead the Bees back to the promised land, or are we set for another 12 months of disappointment? 

Get in touch with the show via soundcloud or on twitter @beespod. 

See you at Aldershot and come on you bees!

Episode 21: John Still the right Van man?

An excellent, record-equally defensive run has propelled the bees to safety and guaranteed National League football for 2019-2020. 

After a 0-0 draw with league leaders Leyton Orient, Iain and Mem catch up and share some long overdue thoughts on the Bees' form and future. 

Enjoy the show

Episode 23 : The sheets have never been cleaner!

A snap review of the latest 90 minutes throughout the season. 

Carla Devine returns to run the rule over a solid away point at Wrexham. 

Enjoy!

Twitter :: @beespod

Hive Five ::  Game 6 Wrexham (A)

A snap review of the latest 90 minutes throughout the season.

After a last minute winner from Shaq Coulthirst gets the Bees a 2-1 away victory to leave the Barnet fans buzzing back to London, Mem describes all the thrills and spills of this exciting game. 

Enjoy!

Twitter :: @beespod

Hive Five :: Game 8 Eastleigh (A)

After a promising 2-0 win at home to Aldershot Town, Benjamin Young returns once again to HiveFive, giving us his take on 3 points that takes the Bees into 5th.

Hive Five :: Game 10 Aldershot Town (H)

Another new guest, John Lewis  who shares his views on a disappointing evening for Barnet FC who lost an early lead to finish with a 2-1 home defeat to Bromley.

Twitter: @beespod

Hive Five :: Game 16 Bromley (H)

It's FA Cup Qualifier Week!

In the latest Hive Five, Mem picks his way through Barnet's disappointing draw at Potters Bar and struggles to keep it within 5 minutes! Many talking points on what was a frustrating afternoon for Barnet fans.

Twitter: @beespod

Hive Five :: FA Cup 4th Round Qualifier Potters Bar (A)

After Saturday's disappointing FA Cup draw away to Potters Bar, Mem gives his account of a game Barnet initially made hard work of then eventually cruised to a 3-1 replay win, claiming a 1st round home tie against Fleetwood. 

Twitter: @beespod

Hive Five ::  FA Cup 4th Round Qualifier Potters Bar (H)Replay

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