

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.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 32min
Do you believe in miracles?
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to look for positives after the reality check of the 4-1 mauling at Manchester City. Yes, it looks like the title has gone, but hey - we're back in the Champions League, and we're miles ahead of them lot down the road and Chelsea. Who we'll batter on Tuesday night. Probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2023 • 48min
David Ornstein on Saliba, yet another draw, and Man City preview
With a big David Ornstein exclusive about William Saliba we had to get the man on himself to tell us what is going on with our trusty defender and whether we'll see him in an Arsenal shirt on Wednesday.There's a discussion around what went wrong on Friday night against Southampton as Arsenal dropped yet more points in their title run in leaving the door ajar for City.But all roads lead to the Etihad on Wednesday. So which team should Arteta put out?All that plus Michael Cox brings us an audio postcard with the story of Arsenal Women's draw with Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 34min
Rallying cries and Saliba rain dances
"Don't give up and be a believer" that's the message of this podcast following the West Ham draw.Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke are here to bring some perspective and discuss what's gone wrong these past two matches against the Hammers and Liverpool.Plus we talk Bukayo and Wrighty's wise words to our starboyOh and there's a message for those peddling a "bottlers" narrative too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2023 • 43min
Leaving the wolf pack: Flamini and Wrighty on giving back after football
We've got a bit of a special one for you this week as you can hear from both Mathieu Flamini and Ian Wright in conversation with Amy Lawrence. Both talking about what they are doing now, and how they are giving back to the world and their community. On this subject of retirement, Adrian tells us what it's like to leave the "wolf pack" and adjust to life outside football.Plus there's a look ahead to West Ham and a discussion on the rearranged Chelsea fixture and how it impacts fans.It's Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke on Handbrake Off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2023 • 31min
Anfield draw reaction and learnings
Ian Stone is joined by Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche for some (almost) immediate reaction podding to Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.Listen to hear how the pod process that match, what they made of Arteta's subs, if Granit Xhaka really had that much to do with the change in atmosphere, and what it all means for the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2023 • 39min
Liverpool preview, Jack Wilshere, and be more Bukayo
Joining Ian Stone to talk through another good week for Arsenal football club it's Art de Roche and Adrian Clarke.Following the Arsenal U18s win over Manchester City with a last minute winner in extra time, we find out more about Jack Wilshere the coach and his star player Miles Lewis Skelly who scored the winner.And we look ahead to Anfield where Arsenal will be looking to win their first match in the league there since 2012. What are the key battles? Trossard or Martinelli? And Holding to start in defence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2023 • 44min
Arsenal hoover up all the football joy with Leeds win, coping strategies and The Ben White Philosophy
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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 34min
A big two months for Arsenal Football Club
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.

Mar 27, 2023 • 52min
Arsenal Q&A on the feels, Mikel Arteta, the squad, and Trukke Trukke
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.

Mar 23, 2023 • 51min
Loan-ly boys and odes to Ozil
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.


