

Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
The Athletic
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Jul 7, 2023 • 57min
Summer Special: Destination Arsenal
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about what feels like everything happening at once for Arsenal this summer.We hear from David Ornstein for an update on the Rice and Timber deals and Art De Roché on the arrival of Russo.Plus, Kai Havertz, contract extensions, the Wenger statue, and an emotional goodbye to Granit Xhaka.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2023 • 49min
End of season awards featuring best triangle, most Odegaards and most dead parrot moment
For one last time in this magical season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art De Roche, and Ian Stone for a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months or so.Find out the panel's player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different, most improved player, and many, many more.All on this final episode of Handbrake Off (for this season!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2023 • 58min
Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to assess the Arsenal first team squad, deciding who they'd like to keep or sell ahead of the 23/24 campaign.Plus, a look ahead to the final games of the season as the men hope to finish on a high, and the women look to secure Champions League football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 32min
No tooting at the Tolly, Win the dog, and emotions
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk about everything Arsenal except the football from Saturday.Following Arsenal's miserable loss to Forest we wonder what the worst takes have been about Arsenal not winning the league and why it's actually all Zinchenko's fault.We also discuss the new banner going up at the Emirates, transfers, and 'Win' the dog, Arsenal's new training ground companion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2023 • 54min
Dara Ó Briain: 8 equals 2, sweeter victories, and home at the Emirates
Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Amy Lawrence and Ian Stone to discuss all things Arsenal.Enjoy a trip down memory lane to when the panel first fell in love with the club, to reflections on this season, to how Granit Xhaka will be remembered, and finally to how the Emirates has been transformed this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2023 • 41min
Arsenal need to be ruthless on and off the pitch
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to pick over the poor performance at home to Brighton that effectively ended Arsenal's pursuit of the title.With people making huge journeys to the Emirates and it simultaneously emptying out before the full time whistle there's a discussion what it means to be a supporter of this football club.We discuss the team and the possible big changes and clearouts that may well happen this summer.And Ian chooses a song that produces a visceral reaction from Amy that is worth listening to the end for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2023 • 37min
Team spirit, new contracts and looking ahead to Brighton
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to look ahead to this weekend’s fixture, as Arsenal take on Brighton.There’s more reaction to last weekend’s brilliant win at St. James’ Park and we look forward to Champions League away days next season. Plus, ABBA, squad morale and new contracts for Saka and Ramsdale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2023 • 50min
Arsenal exact revenge over Newcastle to keep City in sight
Amy Lawrence and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s brilliant win over Newcastle. After last season’s disappointment at St. James Park, Mikel Arteta’s ‘desire for revenge’ was fulfilled, as Jorginho and Ødegaard stepped up for the second time this week. Kiwior and Xhaka also impressed again while Ramsdale made some excellent saves leading to his 10th away clean sheet of the season.Plus, we also discuss youth integration including the futures of Balogun and Patino and debate which former Arsenal player was the best wind up merchant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2023 • 39min
Arsenal's leaders step up and steamroll Chelsea
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look back on the battering of the Blues. It's a win that sees a Premier League debut for Jakub Kiwior and senior players stepping up - Xhaka, Jorginho and Odegaard, who's delivering Pires numbers. A morale-boosting week for the men but a heart-breaking one for the women in the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023 • 25min
Ian Wright x Alan Shearer on Arsenal past and present
Join Alan Shearer and Ian Wright for a walk around Highbury and the Emirates as the two Premier League legends remember playing at the old Arsenal stadium against each other, and discuss whether the club is getting back to where it was at Highbury.Expect nostalgia, insight and, of course, a lot of laughs too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


