Podcast

Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

From The Athletic Football, Soccer, Sports

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.

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Soccer chart
#22
Episodes
492
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
48 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

492 episodes, newest first

  1. What does a win at Anfield mean for this Arsenal team?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal’s win at Anfield, Declan Rice’s brilliant display and going nine points clear of Liverpool. They also test their knowledge with a quiz and read some fan messages.

    Get in touch with video messages: handbrake@theathletic.com

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

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    55 min
  2. Is Arsenal's cup record a cause for concern?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, James McNicholas and Art de Roché discuss Arsenal’s Carabao Cup exit on penalties at Fleetwood, Max Dowman’s red card and Arteta’s midfield experiments. They also preview the upcoming game against Liverpool, take on a Wenger-era quiz, and read some fan messages.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    1 hr
  3. Arsenal dismantle Everton & Gabriel and White reach 200 games

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal’s win over Everton, and preview the Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood!

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    48 min
  4. Will injuries derail Arsenal's season?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché discuss Arsenal’s brave performance in Munich and the worrying injury to Bukayo Saka. They preview Sunday’s game against Everton, and read some fan messages.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    59 min
  5. Are Arsenal playing like champions?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, Ezri Konsa’s standout display and Eberechi Eze’s form/ They also ask whether Arsenal’s slow approach this season needs to change and look ahead to Wednesday’s trip to Bayern Munich.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    48 min
  6. Is Mikel Arteta right to demand more from Saka?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Art de Roché and Adrian Clarke look back on Arsenal's 3-0 win against Lille, and ask whether Bukayo Saka is stepping up to Mikel Arteta's demand for more goals. Plus reaction to the news that the club will be making 60 members of staff redundant.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Art de Roché, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: Ben Whitcombe

    Get in touch:

    handbrake@theathletic.com

    Season Spotify Playlist:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qNHJ32WITncEURkCEorkq?si=An8C1KCgTZmYeyyxKf6FtA

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    44 min
  7. Is Arsenal's depth the key to more silverware?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal’s comeback win over Leeds, Bruno’s brilliant winner and Declan Rice’s remarkable performance. They chat about missing William Saliba, react to Liverpool vs City, and read some fan messages!

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch:

    handbrake@theathletic.com

    Season Spotify Playlist:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qNHJ32WITncEURkCEorkq?si=An8C1KCgTZmYeyyxKf6FtA

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    54 min
  8. What's next for Arteta's Arsenal project?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Art de Roché and Nnamdi Onyeagwara discuss Mikel Arteta's new contract and what it means for Arsenal's future. They preview the upcoming Leeds game, give the latest injury updates, and read some fan messages!

    Season Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qNHJ32WITncEURkCEorkq?si=hsL57VTrSpyIfBWkirOtXQ

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages and E-mails : Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    53 min
  9. Do Wenger's Arsenal deserve more credit + mailbag questions

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss the latest in the Man City case, they chat about Arsene Wenger's previous predictions and comments, they round up the international break and read some fan messages.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages: Email handbrake@theathletic.com

    Season Spotify Playlist:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qNHJ32WITncEURkCEorkq?si=Dpm4Cnw4S2qz7qaAuFk5ig

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    59 min
  10. Reacting to Man City's charges - how should Arsenal fans feel?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clark discuss the recent Manchester City charges, and the impact their project has had on the Premier League. They also touch on the international break and read some fan messages.

    Season Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qNHJ32WITncEURkCEorkq?si=oa5mW6SxRhqiCllr-6mFuA

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with video messages: Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    50 min
  11. What Arteta's renewal means + the season so far

    Show notes

    In this episode of Handbrake Off, Ian Stone, Art de Roche and Nnamdi Onyeagwara review Arsenal's start to the season, and discuss the imminent contract renewal of Mikel Arteta!

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with emails, voice notes and video messages:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    58 min
  12. How did Arsenal's perfect start come to an end?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clark analyse Arsenal's performance against Brighton, they discuss the strength of the Premier League and chat through some of Arsenal's creative deficiencies.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch with voice messages and emails:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    45 min
  13. Dowman masterclass as Arsenal dispatch Ipswich

    Show notes

    In this episode Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke look back at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: Ben Whitcombe

    Get in touch:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    48 min
  14. Raya and Bruno star as Arsenal see off Sunderland

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke discuss Arsenal's thrilling 2-0 win away at Sunderland.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: Ben Whitcombe

    Get in touch:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    46 min
  15. Arsenal's perfect start continues in Europe

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Nnamdi Onyeagwara and Amy Lawrence discuss Arsenal's first champions league win of the season against Napoli and look ahead to Sunderland on Saturday!

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    40 min
  16. Is Odegaard the key to another Arsenal title?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche discuss yesterday's win, as Arsenal triumphed over Chelsea in a thrilling 2-1 victory!

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    55 min
  17. Have Arsenal missed an opportunity this summer?

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and Art de Roche delve into the Arsenal summer transfer window and touch upon our upcoming match against Chelsea.

    Hosts: Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke

    Producer: James Shaw

    Get in touch:

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

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    46 min
  18. Arsenal pass Emery test + deadline day latest

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Amy Lawrence discuss last nights emphatic Arsenal win over Aston Villa and all of the transfer latest!

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    48 min
  19. How much will Arsenal miss Martinelli?

    Show notes

    In this episode of Handbrake Off, Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas dive into the recent developments surrounding the potential departure of Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal. The Champions League, and Arsenal's ongoing pursuit of new talent.

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    45 min
  20. Has title win set Arsenal free?

    Show notes

    Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to look back on Arsenal's convincing 3-0 win over Coventry and ask whether winning the title has given Mikel Arteta's side a new sense of freedom.

    Plus, there's plenty of transfer talk. What does Ezri Konsa bring to the squad and could Julian Alvarez become a realistic Arsenal target if Barcelona fail to land him?

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    Get in touch...

    Email: handbrake@theathletic.com

    Produced by Nick Thomson

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    48 min