The West Ham Syndrome
Welcome to The West Ham Syndrome, a podcast about West Ham, but with a bit of a twist. Look, we know there are already loads of brilliant Hammers pods out there, but this one’s going to be a little different. We’re not just here to ride the highs and lows of every matchday. Don’t worry, we’ll still talk about the games, because that’s what we all live for, but our focus is more on everything else that makes West Ham, well… West Ham.
We’ll be getting into the bigger stories off the pitch and we’ve got some fun features lined up too. Think rewatching old season review DVDs, flicking through classic programmes and magazines, and unearthing some of the forgotten stories that make following this club such a rollercoaster.
So, if you’ve ever wondered why supporting West Ham feels like a condition we can’t quite shake, this one’s for you. This is The West Ham Syndrome, talking West Ham beyond the matchday.
The West Ham Syndrome
Latest Episodes
No Place Like Home - Joseph Fordham on Documenting the Last Days of Upton Park | Season 2: Episode 2
In 2015, with West Ham's move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium announced, photographer and creative director Joseph Fordham set himself a task: to collect 112 portraits and personal accounts from fans, players and club figures - one...
The 2006 FA Cup Final, 20 Years On | Season 2: Episode 1
We're back! Season 2 of The West Ham Syndrome is here and we're kicking things off with a special episode marking the 20th anniversary of the 2006 FA Cup Final.On 13 May 2006, West Ham United faced Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium in ...
Renford Rejects - the West Ham Episode | Season 1: Episode 18
In this episode of The West Ham Syndrome Podcast, we’re doing something slightly different.Instead of focusing on matchdays, players, or club politics, we’re heading back to the 1990s to revisit a memorable crossover between Wes...
West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon) | Season 1: Episode 17
West Ham United are ranked 20th in Deloitte’s Football Money League, placing them among Europe’s highest-revenue clubs. And yet, as this season has shown, they remain firmly entangled in a relegation battle. How can a club with elite-level reve...
"The only religion is West Ham". The Belfast Hammers with Peter O'Prey | Season 1: Episode 16
In this episode, we’re joined by Peter O’Prey – lifelong Hammer, retired teacher, and the founder and Chairman of the Belfast Hammers.Growing up in Belfast during the height of the Troubles, Peter reflects on what life was like in a deep...