Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

Following on from another big win at the weekend, this time over Leeds, and the chaos ensuing at other clubs, we wonder whether we've actually got all the football joy that's available. Here with their optimism, trepidation and level headed analysis it's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke.This week we discuss handing down the Arsenal fandom across the generations, the potential names for Arsenal babies, and whether we're all enjoying this season enough.There's some actual football too as we try to assess why it is that Arsenal are so good after half time, the impact of Gabriel Jesus and the gift of Granit.Plus we talk coping strategies and the huge victory by Arsenal Women on Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Arsenal's dominant win over Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League, the countdown begins for both the Premier League and WSL run ins, and Arsenal Women's hunt for the treble. This season has us very excited for the potential outcomes of both senior teams.Join Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke for a look ahead to the Leeds game, a look back at the Champions League win, and the exciting WSL title run in too. All in all there is a lot of hope and joy around Arsenal, whatever happens.Plus we have some fun with what a potential Arsene Wenger statue could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast designed by you! We've asked for your questions and now Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to answer them.Topics include the "feels", Mikel Arteta, the squad, and, of course, the mantra of the whole show, the trukke trukke. (NB "trukke trukke" for those who are new is our way of talking about the title but without saying "title" for fear of bad luck. It comes from Italy)RUNNING ORDER05.00 - The Feels18.00 - Mikel Arteta27.00 - Trukke Trukke36.00 - The Players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the international break which seems like a good time to check in with how our loaned players are getting on at their various clubs. Joining Ian Stone to bring you the lowdown on the loan-ly boys it's Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche.We glide around the nations checking in on those in the Premier League, Ligue 1, and EFL to see how they're developing and if that loan is working out.Plus with Mesut Ozil retiring we reflect on the player that made you make noises, apparently! And there's some love for the Arsenal Women tooRUNNING ORDERAinsley Maitland Niles (05:00)Albert Sambi Lokonga (10:00)Flo Balogun (15:00)Nicholas Pepe and Nuno Tavares with Tom Williams (21:00)Arthur Okwonko (30:00) Charlie Patino (33:00)Auston Trusty and Brooke Norton Cuffy (36:00)Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal (40:00)Memories of Mesut Ozil (42:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone on this post Palace pod it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke.On today's show after Rob Holding's hair band caused a stir, we wondered what other Arsenal players could form bands and what kind of music would they play.Then we get into the football and talk about the brilliance of Bukayo, the majesty of Martinelli, and the exuberance of Xhaka - and almost every other player on the pitch!Plus we discuss how the team will be taking the rest of the season, the amount of winners that there are on the pitch, and the way we'd like the international break to go.NOTICE! Next week we'll be doing a Q&A with Amy and Adrian so tweet your questions using #HandbrakeOff or comment on the Athletic App on the podcast section Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone is Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to discuss Arsenal's exit from the Europa League to Sporting CP.Everyone's asking the question: is this exit and blessing in disguise? Well, hear the reasons why it is and why we just need to chill out a little bit about the events and injuries of last night.Adrian and Amy discuss the persistent selection of Fabio Vieira over Emile Smith Rowe and the long term consequences that could have.Plus there's talk about Ian scaring Arteta, Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt, and we wonder what Kim Kardashian was up to at the Emirates last night too.**• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's fabulous win over Fulham.There’s a lot of love for Leandro Trossard. Is the Belgian the best signing of the past January window in the Premier League? Sunday was also a day for Jesus… as our brilliant Brazilian Gabriel returned from his three month layoff. The boys discuss the seemingly sudden strength in depth we have in attack after worrying about it for most of the season.And to mark Mikel Arteta’s 100th win as Arsenal manager, we reflect a bit on the journey he’s been through at the club so far to get those 100 victories.**• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Stone is joined by James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to look back at Arsenal's fortuitous draw in Lisbon.With the Europa League back in action Mikel Arteta rung the changes and it showed on the pitch, but with some positives along the way. James and Adrian dissect what went on with the first goal Arsenal conceded, the Martinelli run with an oh-so-close moment, and how Arteta's priorities are in line with the supporters.The celebration police are back on our tails following the scenes at the end of the Bournemouth victory so we ask whether we are getting a little ahead of ourselves.And we talk Fulham on Sunday, Cesc returning to the U18s, and the impending return of Gabriel Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone to unpick the most emotional the Emirates has been in some time is Michael Cox and Amy Lawrence.This week the team look at the feels of the victory over Bournemouth, the role of Vieira, and whether Arsenal have now used up all their last minute points.Plus with the women's team defeating Chelsea in the League Cup final we reflect on what that could do for Arsenal's season.And there's a look ahead to Arsenal's match with Sporting CP too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ian Stone for a debrief of the 4-0 drubbing of Everton is James McNicholas and Art de Roche.This week there's a discussion on the star wingers Martinelli and Saka, Art professes his love for Leandro, and we note the significance of notching up another clean sheet too.And with the present looking like it's in a pretty good place, there's a chat on the future and which players in particular could be making the step up in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.