

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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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.

Mar 20, 2023 • 48min
Arsenal go eight points clear as The Martin Odegaard Collective grooves into gear
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.

Mar 17, 2023 • 38min
Arsenal out of the Europa League and now have "11 finals to go"
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.

Mar 13, 2023 • 49min
Arsenal cruise to victory over Fulham as Mikel joins the 100 club
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.

Mar 10, 2023 • 40min
A Sporting draw and the greatest advert for the Premier League
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.

Mar 6, 2023 • 44min
Ecstasy at the Emirates and silverware at Selhurst Park
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.

Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
The inevitability of Bukayo Saka
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.

Mar 1, 2023 • 18min
The sound of Arsenal
This special podcast has been designed to take you into the crowd at the Emirates Stadium using a technique called binaural audio. To truly immerse yourself please listen on headphones and ideally be in quiet surroundings. So find your space, and join Amy Lawrence at Arsenal Football Club… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2023 • 48min
Arsenal win at Leicester but don't mention the trukke trukke!
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk winning at the King Power, the upcoming clash with Everton, and the starboy Bukayo Saka signing on to a new deal.With another victory under the belt we talk about how Arsenal adapted their tactics, bring out a new character in themselves, and why the January signings of Trossard and Jorginho were key to this specific match.But there's no rest for the club as Wednesday sees them face Everton at the Emirates for tough test that demands a fast start.And with the news from David Ornstein that Bukayo Saka will be signing a new deal, there's chance to revel in his wonder and what he means to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 42min
Arsenal's owners from the Super League to now: a look at the Kroenkes
Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Art de Roche to take a wide angled lens on the squad, the current perception of the owners, and look abroad to young striker Flo Balogun as he continues to top the french scoring charts.With the fringe players of Arsenal's squad making their impact on games we discuss how significant certain players are, what Vieira's role could be, and whether it's right to over analyse Kieran Tierney's body language.With the government white paper due out on Thursday we look at some it's findings and ask if it's time to reassess opinion on the Kroenkes, especially in light of the football clubs that are for sale at the time being.And Art tells us more about how Flo Balogun is doing in Ligue Un.***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL• Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


