

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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Nov 29, 2021 • 48min
Martinelli's instant impact, Edu unlocked, and let's get seven strikers!
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Arsenal's 2-0 victory over NewcastleThis week: who's a streaky striker, who have been the best impact subs, and who could be joining the Arsenal ranks in the future?Plus we preview United v Arsenal, talk to James about Edu, and have a song to endRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Impact subs (01.00)PART 2a - Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle (06.00)PART 2b - United v Arsenal preview (25.00)PART 3 - Edu Exclusive (36.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 44min
Thrashing out our regular Anfield thrashing
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas for a look back on Liverpool's annual thrashing of Arsenal.This week: the pros and cons of having a young team, who in hindsight should have started, and was that fight between Arteta and Klopp really the turning point?All that plus what's going on with £50m man Thomas Partey?RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Fight fight fight (01.00)PART 2 - Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal (06.00)PART 3 - What’s the deal with Partey? (28.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2021 • 49min
The power of the Arsenal, phenomenal Miedema, and free hugs
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to go down memory lane and try to contain Ian's optimism.This week: we talk about Liverpool v Arsenal over the years, we revel in seeing ESR in an England shirt, and we preview Arsenal's trip to Anfield at the end of the week.Plus Art de Roche joins to discuss Arsenal's draw with Spurs in the WSLRUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Free hugs (01.30)PART 1b - Liverpool v Arsenal down the years (not that one)PART 2a - Arsenal in the England squad (15.00)PART 2b - Liverpool v Arsenal (23.00)PART 3 - Spurs 1-1 Arsenal (37.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2021 • 25min
BONUS EPISODE! Arsène Wenger: Invincible - an interview with co-director Gabriel Clarke
James McNicholas sits down with Gabriel Clarke co-director of Arsène Wenger: Invincible to find out all about the making of the documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2021 • 40min
Arteta’s century and Wenger’s Invincibles
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas as they reflect on Arsenal's 1-0 win over Watford from the weekend and talk about the new Wenger documentary Invincible too.This week: Ben White and AMN stand out from the crowd, Arteta's unity, and was there any good to gain from losing our first three games without scoring a goal?!All that plus a nod to the U23s' great comeback and a discussion on the legacy of WengerRUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Arteta’s century (01.30)PART 2 - Arsenal 1-0 Watford (05.00)PART 3 - Arsene Wenger: Invincible (23.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 49min
The Aaron Ramsdale Show
Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on Saturday's 2-0 win away to Leicester including some huge love for *that* save.This week: we talk all things Aaron Ramsdale, we bring back the Pires and Smith-Rowe comparisons, and delight in the Auba and Laca partnership.Plus Art De Roche joins to talk about the women's FA Cup success and we discuss William Saliba too.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Saves down the years (01.30)PART 2 - Leicester 0-2 Arsenal (08.00)PART 3a - Arsenal 3-0 Brighton with Art de Roche (32.00)PART 3b - Saliba updates (42.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2021 • 47min
Friday Night Likes as Thomas joins the Partey
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas to talk through the "performance of the season contender" that was Arsenal's win over Villa on Friday night.This week we hail the throwback 4-4-2 system that saw partnerships thrive at the Emirates, the team regain control and dominance, and a real antidote to the previous performance.Find out which Arsenal legend Adrian compares ESR to, who really impressed James, and later on Art de Roché joins to talk about stats and we discover that he is quicker than a lot of Premier League players that might surprise you!RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Thomas joins the Partey (01.30)PART 2 - Arsenal 3-1 Villa (08.00)PART 3 - Stats and youth with Art (29.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2021 • 49min
Handbrake on, patience running thin, and a Xhaka shaped elephant in the room
Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a frank breakdown of Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace. Adrian's watched the game back so you don't have to.This week: was that Vieira's audition for manager, why did we put the handbrake on, and can we turn back time and bring back Santi Cazorla please?All that plus a discussion on Olivier Giroud, insight into Danny Welbeck's late winner against Leicester and the Arsenal Women play at the EmiratesRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Patrick Vieira and late late goals (01.30)PART 2 - Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace (08.00)PART 3 - Olivier Giroud: nice guy and handsome devil (40.30)PART 4 - Arsenal v Barcelona at the Emirates (45.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2021 • 42min
Arsenal's DNA, award winning poetry, and McCabe's monster goals
Joining Ian Stone this week it's James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke to talk all through Arsenal's season so far.This week: we discuss the position Ainsley Maitland Niles and what's next for him, we talk about replacing Granit in the team, and we look ahead to the return of Patrick Vieira next Monday.Plus Adrian does a deep dive on the women's team and their excellent start to the WSL and brings us the Sound of MusicRUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Jack Wilshere love in (01.30)PART 2a - AMN - what next? (07.30)PART 2b - Eyes turn to January (18.00)PART 3 - Arsenal women analysed (29.30)PART 4 - Palace preview (36.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2021 • 32min
Taking a point, Arteta's adaptability, and remembering Rosicky
Join Ian Stone, Art de Roché, and James McNicholas for some considered reaction to the Brighton draw.This week: we look at Arsenal without Xhaka and whether Arteta needs to change his gameplans up a little, we lament the overreaction to the result on social media, and we celebrate what it is to be an english football fan.Plus we talk Arsenal topping the WSL ahead of their tough Champions League tie with Barcelona, and we discuss Tomas Rosicky as he turns 41.RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Naff away days (01.30)PART 2a - Brighton 0-0 Arsenal (04.30)PART 2b - Tribalism in football (16.00)PART 3 - Villa 0-4 Arsenal (20.30)PART 4 - Rosicky love in (25.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


