Hornet Heaven
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Award-winning stories about supporting #WatfordFC forever. Audio and books: http://linktr.ee/HornetHeaven www.HornetHeaven.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
If you're in the mood for some timelessly spooky #watfordfc listening today, our atmospheric special episode from last year is here:
pod.fo/e/27ac26
pod.fo/e/27ac26
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
If you're in the mood for some timelessly spooky #watfordfc listening today, our atmospheric special episode from last year is here:
pod.fo/e/27ac26
pod.fo/e/27ac26
Our latest #watfordfc episode is a period drama (set in 1979) that looks at how fans feel about football club owners who have early success and then struggle.
Timely, you might think. 😉
It's an entertaining half-hour listen here: pod.fo/e/33f319
Timely, you might think. 😉
It's an entertaining half-hour listen here: pod.fo/e/33f319
October 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our latest #watfordfc episode is a period drama (set in 1979) that looks at how fans feel about football club owners who have early success and then struggle.
Timely, you might think. 😉
It's an entertaining half-hour listen here: pod.fo/e/33f319
Timely, you might think. 😉
It's an entertaining half-hour listen here: pod.fo/e/33f319
We've just completed our 25th series of Hornet Heaven stories.
"Original, funny and moving" — The Guardian
Have a listen at HornetHeaven.com
#watfordfc
"Original, funny and moving" — The Guardian
Have a listen at HornetHeaven.com
#watfordfc
October 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We've just completed our 25th series of Hornet Heaven stories.
"Original, funny and moving" — The Guardian
Have a listen at HornetHeaven.com
#watfordfc
"Original, funny and moving" — The Guardian
Have a listen at HornetHeaven.com
#watfordfc
Another #WatfordFC Head Coach has got the bullet.
The latest to be dispatched is Paulo Pezzolano.
It’s another new case for the ‘Tuesday Murder Club’.
Listen at HornetHeaven.com
The latest to be dispatched is Paulo Pezzolano.
It’s another new case for the ‘Tuesday Murder Club’.
Listen at HornetHeaven.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Another #WatfordFC Head Coach has got the bullet.
The latest to be dispatched is Paulo Pezzolano.
It’s another new case for the ‘Tuesday Murder Club’.
Listen at HornetHeaven.com
The latest to be dispatched is Paulo Pezzolano.
It’s another new case for the ‘Tuesday Murder Club’.
Listen at HornetHeaven.com
Are you ready for some light relief as Gino Pozzo sacks yet another Head Coach?
Have a listen to three well-known #WatfordFC fans discussing Paulo Pezzolano’s departure here:
pod.fo/e/339b02
Have a listen to three well-known #WatfordFC fans discussing Paulo Pezzolano’s departure here:
pod.fo/e/339b02
October 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Are you ready for some light relief as Gino Pozzo sacks yet another Head Coach?
Have a listen to three well-known #WatfordFC fans discussing Paulo Pezzolano’s departure here:
pod.fo/e/339b02
Have a listen to three well-known #WatfordFC fans discussing Paulo Pezzolano’s departure here:
pod.fo/e/339b02
Our new episode is more entertaining than watching #WatfordFC at the moment.
There's fun at the expense of L*t*n. And the plot is in the style of a spectacular Hollywood action comedy you might recognise.
Listen here: pod.fo/e/3363ea
There's fun at the expense of L*t*n. And the plot is in the style of a spectacular Hollywood action comedy you might recognise.
Listen here: pod.fo/e/3363ea
Hornet Heaven: The Straw Boater (S25 E3)
In February 2025, the Watford Football Club afterlife comes under attack from forces unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our new episode is more entertaining than watching #WatfordFC at the moment.
There's fun at the expense of L*t*n. And the plot is in the style of a spectacular Hollywood action comedy you might recognise.
Listen here: pod.fo/e/3363ea
There's fun at the expense of L*t*n. And the plot is in the style of a spectacular Hollywood action comedy you might recognise.
Listen here: pod.fo/e/3363ea
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New story arriving soon.
New story arriving soon.
October 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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New story arriving soon.
New story arriving soon.
If there's a Watford-shaped hole in your life during the international break, help yourself to our 125+ entertaining stories about life as a #watfordfc fan.
They're free and they're all here:
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They're free and they're all here:
podfollow.com/hornet-heaven
September 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
If there's a Watford-shaped hole in your life during the international break, help yourself to our 125+ entertaining stories about life as a #watfordfc fan.
They're free and they're all here:
podfollow.com/hornet-heaven
They're free and they're all here:
podfollow.com/hornet-heaven
Listen again to the story that launched our award-winning #watfordfc podcast series.
It's here: pod.fo/e/d784
It's here: pod.fo/e/d784
September 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Listen again to the story that launched our award-winning #watfordfc podcast series.
It's here: pod.fo/e/d784
It's here: pod.fo/e/d784
There are no last-minute defeats in *our* world.
We've got two new uplifting #watfordfc stories.
Listen on Spotify or any podcast platform or via HornetHeaven.com
We've got two new uplifting #watfordfc stories.
Listen on Spotify or any podcast platform or via HornetHeaven.com
August 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
There are no last-minute defeats in *our* world.
We've got two new uplifting #watfordfc stories.
Listen on Spotify or any podcast platform or via HornetHeaven.com
We've got two new uplifting #watfordfc stories.
Listen on Spotify or any podcast platform or via HornetHeaven.com
As the new season begins, our new episode looks at how #watfordfc fans have been feeling over the summer.
Listen via HornetHeaven.com
Listen via HornetHeaven.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
As the new season begins, our new episode looks at how #watfordfc fans have been feeling over the summer.
Listen via HornetHeaven.com
Listen via HornetHeaven.com
The centre of this 1871 map is the site of #watfordfc's Vicarage Road stadium in 2025.
In 1889/90, the club's home ground was Colney Butts Meadow.
You'll find this information useful when listening to our sitcom episode 'Hamlet'.
It's here: pod.fo/e/30cd4a
In 1889/90, the club's home ground was Colney Butts Meadow.
You'll find this information useful when listening to our sitcom episode 'Hamlet'.
It's here: pod.fo/e/30cd4a
August 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The centre of this 1871 map is the site of #watfordfc's Vicarage Road stadium in 2025.
In 1889/90, the club's home ground was Colney Butts Meadow.
You'll find this information useful when listening to our sitcom episode 'Hamlet'.
It's here: pod.fo/e/30cd4a
In 1889/90, the club's home ground was Colney Butts Meadow.
You'll find this information useful when listening to our sitcom episode 'Hamlet'.
It's here: pod.fo/e/30cd4a
"Ah, Bert Badger… Remind me, Bill, old thing, which one’s he? Was he friends with Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle? Or is he a cartoon character like Mickey Mouse or Peppa Pig?"
Bert played for #watfordfc in 1906. He was also a professional violinist. He stars in our new story at HornetHeaven.com
Bert played for #watfordfc in 1906. He was also a professional violinist. He stars in our new story at HornetHeaven.com
August 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"Ah, Bert Badger… Remind me, Bill, old thing, which one’s he? Was he friends with Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle? Or is he a cartoon character like Mickey Mouse or Peppa Pig?"
Bert played for #watfordfc in 1906. He was also a professional violinist. He stars in our new story at HornetHeaven.com
Bert played for #watfordfc in 1906. He was also a professional violinist. He stars in our new story at HornetHeaven.com
We've got two new #watfordfc audio stories for you. Out now.
One (thanks to the brilliant Colin Mace) is the funniest yet.
Listen on your podcast app, Spotify, or via HornetHeaven.com
💛🖤❤️
One (thanks to the brilliant Colin Mace) is the funniest yet.
Listen on your podcast app, Spotify, or via HornetHeaven.com
💛🖤❤️
August 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
We've got two new #watfordfc audio stories for you. Out now.
One (thanks to the brilliant Colin Mace) is the funniest yet.
Listen on your podcast app, Spotify, or via HornetHeaven.com
💛🖤❤️
One (thanks to the brilliant Colin Mace) is the funniest yet.
Listen on your podcast app, Spotify, or via HornetHeaven.com
💛🖤❤️
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New season, new #watfordfc stories.
Make sure your podcast app is pointing at Hornet Heaven.
Two tales arriving tomorrow.
HornetHeaven.com
Make sure your podcast app is pointing at Hornet Heaven.
Two tales arriving tomorrow.
HornetHeaven.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New season, new #watfordfc stories.
Make sure your podcast app is pointing at Hornet Heaven.
Two tales arriving tomorrow.
HornetHeaven.com
Make sure your podcast app is pointing at Hornet Heaven.
Two tales arriving tomorrow.
HornetHeaven.com
How do you feel about #watfordfc no longer producing matchday programmes?
You can read Hornet Heaven creator Olly Wicken’s reaction to the club’s decision on the Watford Treasury website here:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/t...
You can read Hornet Heaven creator Olly Wicken’s reaction to the club’s decision on the Watford Treasury website here:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/t...
July 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
How do you feel about #watfordfc no longer producing matchday programmes?
You can read Hornet Heaven creator Olly Wicken’s reaction to the club’s decision on the Watford Treasury website here:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/t...
You can read Hornet Heaven creator Olly Wicken’s reaction to the club’s decision on the Watford Treasury website here:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/t...
Bill Mainwood, our Head of Programmes, wishes to reassure #watfordfc fans down on earth that, in Hornet Heaven, future home games will still be accessible through the ancient turnstile.
Deceased fans can gain entry with a Squad List or a Junior Hornets Matchday Activity Booklet.
Deceased fans can gain entry with a Squad List or a Junior Hornets Matchday Activity Booklet.
July 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Bill Mainwood, our Head of Programmes, wishes to reassure #watfordfc fans down on earth that, in Hornet Heaven, future home games will still be accessible through the ancient turnstile.
Deceased fans can gain entry with a Squad List or a Junior Hornets Matchday Activity Booklet.
Deceased fans can gain entry with a Squad List or a Junior Hornets Matchday Activity Booklet.
How do you decide what #WatfordFC memorabilia to keep?
Do you keep everything?
Only stuff from the glory days?
Olly Wicken's latest piece on the Watford Treasury website features an unusual approach:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/m...
Do you keep everything?
Only stuff from the glory days?
Olly Wicken's latest piece on the Watford Treasury website features an unusual approach:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/m...
Mixed Emotions
Olly Wicken, creator of Hornet Heaven, offers us another yellow flavoured tale...
He lowers himself into his easy chair. Next to him is the large cardboard box he asked his grandson to lift down fro...
thewatfordtreasury.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
How do you decide what #WatfordFC memorabilia to keep?
Do you keep everything?
Only stuff from the glory days?
Olly Wicken's latest piece on the Watford Treasury website features an unusual approach:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/m...
Do you keep everything?
Only stuff from the glory days?
Olly Wicken's latest piece on the Watford Treasury website features an unusual approach:
thewatfordtreasury.com/blogs/news/m...
Sad news.
Brian Owen has passed away - an important player and great character from #watfordfc's great 1968/69 Division Three championship-winning side.
If you don't know about his most famous goal, have a listen to this ⬇️.
RIP Brian.
Brian Owen has passed away - an important player and great character from #watfordfc's great 1968/69 Division Three championship-winning side.
If you don't know about his most famous goal, have a listen to this ⬇️.
RIP Brian.
July 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sad news.
Brian Owen has passed away - an important player and great character from #watfordfc's great 1968/69 Division Three championship-winning side.
If you don't know about his most famous goal, have a listen to this ⬇️.
RIP Brian.
Brian Owen has passed away - an important player and great character from #watfordfc's great 1968/69 Division Three championship-winning side.
If you don't know about his most famous goal, have a listen to this ⬇️.
RIP Brian.
Would love to think that the pattern on the new
#watfordfc away kit deliberately evokes the chequerboard path that leads to the pinnacle of English football in the famous Terry Challis painting from 1977.
💛🖤❤️
#watfordfc away kit deliberately evokes the chequerboard path that leads to the pinnacle of English football in the famous Terry Challis painting from 1977.
💛🖤❤️
July 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Would love to think that the pattern on the new
#watfordfc away kit deliberately evokes the chequerboard path that leads to the pinnacle of English football in the famous Terry Challis painting from 1977.
💛🖤❤️
#watfordfc away kit deliberately evokes the chequerboard path that leads to the pinnacle of English football in the famous Terry Challis painting from 1977.
💛🖤❤️
We’ve written a 5-minute short story about, of all things, a #watfordfc mug that got broken.
Hope it strikes a chord with you.
Click below to read. hornetheaven.com/kintsugi/
Hope it strikes a chord with you.
Click below to read. hornetheaven.com/kintsugi/
KINTSUGI
A short story by Olly Wicken There’s a piece of Watford memorabilia he treasures more than any other. Alec is holding it now — as he lies in bed, awaiting the end he knows is close. It’s an o…
hornetheaven.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We’ve written a 5-minute short story about, of all things, a #watfordfc mug that got broken.
Hope it strikes a chord with you.
Click below to read. hornetheaven.com/kintsugi/
Hope it strikes a chord with you.
Click below to read. hornetheaven.com/kintsugi/
Every #watfordfc shirt stays with us for eternity.
July 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Every #watfordfc shirt stays with us for eternity.