Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

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Welcome to the Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast; established by #AVFC fans for #AVFC fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2D AGO

    ASTON VILLA 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Morgan Rogers' Christmas wish!

    It's now 10 wins in a row for Aston Villa as Morgan Rogers shines once again to secure an important three points against Manchester United at Villa Park. Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon talk through it all and look ahead to the trip to Chelsea on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What did the lads make of the performance at Villa Park?How does this team continue to find different ways to win?Have Aston Villa exercised a long-standing demon by beating United?With Villa now 7 points clear of 4th in the table, how much of an advantage does that give Emery's men?What should we expect heading into Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  2. DEC 16

    WEST HAM UNITED 2-3 ASTON VILLA: Are you not entertained?

    Aston Villa have now won 9 consecutive matches in all competitions, with a 3-2 comeback win away at West Ham being the latest feather in Unai Emery's magical cap. Join Cole and Andy as the lads relive Sunday's events and look ahead to Manchester United's trip to Villa Park on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How do Aston Villa continue to produce these magical moments this season?The importance of contributing as a team.Are we seeing Morgan Rogers take yet another step in his development?Should Villa fear anyone at this point?Manchester United on Sunday; can Villa fill us with Christmas cheer on Sunday?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Andy Bates: @VillaLamp EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. DEC 12

    UNDER THE LIGHTS | Terrific Tielemans seals eighth consecutive win

    Happy Friday and welcome back to another edition of "Under The Lights" as Cole and Dom return to talk through Aston Villa's 2-1 win over FC Basel in Switzerland and look ahead Sunday's trip away at West Ham United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Another case of Unai Emery's men taking care of business; what did the lads make of the performance?What does Villa's 8th consecutive win mean to the team and supporters?Evann Guessand's role and development within the Villa squad.How important has squad depth been this season?What should we expect to see against West Ham on Sunday?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Dom Phillips: @_domphillips EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  4. DEC 8

    ASTON VILLA 2-1 ARSENAL: Unai Emery's Villans mean business!

    Aston Villa went toe-to-toe with Arsenal and handed the league leaders their first loss in 19 matches. Join Cole and Tom as they react to a memorable day at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are the lads feeling after an incredible match at Villa Park?What does the win over Arsenal and Aston Villa's strong form mean heading into the busy holiday season?Pau Torres' importance and development.Just how special is this group of players?Are Villa in the title race or is it too early to tell?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. DEC 4

    UNDER THE LIGHTS | Watkins breaks goal drought in thrilling comeback

    In a match that certainly wasn't for the weak-hearted, Aston Villa came from behind to hand Brighton their first home loss of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Join Simon and Cole as they dive into the latest talking points from the Amex Stadium and look ahead to Arsenal's visit at Villa Park on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Now that we can all take a breath, what did the lads make of the craziness at the Amex?What can be made of Villa's start and their response to going 2-0 down?Let's show Ollie Watkins some love!Marco Bizot steps up when it matters most!How could Villa setup against Arsenal on Saturday and can Emery's men keep the good times going?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  6. DEC 1

    ASTON VILLA 1-0 WOLVES: Emery's xG defying Villans strike again!

    It certainly wasn't pretty, but Aston Villa got the job done against bottom of the table Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on Sunday. Listen in as Cole, Seb and Simon reflect on a hard-fought win, attempt to put some perspective on the striker position at the club and look ahead to Brighton on Wednesday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The importance of winning ugly.Emi Martinez's heroics and recent form.How will Unai Emery address the striker position with January right around the corner?Does xG (expected goals) really matter?Can Villa keep up the momentum against Brighton on Wednesday?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  7. NOV 28

    UNDER THE LIGHTS | Red-hot Malen takes care of business against Young Boys

    Happy Friday and welcome back to the latest edition of "Under The Lights". The Holtecast team are back to reflect on Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Young Boys in matchday 5 of the Europa League group stage and look ahead to Sunday's clash against a struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers side. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Another 3 points on the board for Villa, but was it a missed opportunity to improve the team's goal difference?The rise of Donyell Malen.Should we read into the lacklustre second half display?Can Villa take advantage and punish Wolves on Sunday?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  8. NOV 24

    LEEDS UNITED 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Malen and Rogers' rallying cry!

    It's now 6 wins from Aston Villa's last 7 matches in the Premier League, so with that in mind, Cole and Simon return to talk through a hard-fought win away at Elland Road that now has Unai Emery's men sitting in a Champions League spot. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A rough first half and a redeeming second; what can be made of the result away at Leeds?Emi Martinez's mixed performance.Is Donyell Malen the best super sub in the Premier League?Morgan Rogers' improving form as Villa head into a busy period of the season.Can Villa keep up the strong form, with Young Boys and Wolves heading to Villa Park in the coming days?STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com X: @HoltecastPod Threads: Holtecast Bluesky: @holtecastpod.bsky.social Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O'Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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