Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

4.5 (375)
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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.

2 DAYS AGO

Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to look ahead to Arsenal’s home game against Nottingham Forest. We also talk about the news that Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Italian side Genoa, and we wonder if this a step on the road towards the dugout at Arsenal for our former captain. We then answer more of your questions about how the club are faring recruiting youth players and if there’s a space for Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield in the future? Produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
5 DAYS AGO

The Handbrake Off Mailbox

Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for an international break mailbox special with the panel answering your questions. From Arsenal's season expectations and Mikel's rotation to Edu's BBQ and beyond. Plus a look at left backs and what Arsenal should prioritise in the transfer window. Produced by Jesse Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min
13 NOV

Is this Arsenal squad as good as we think it is?

James McNicholas joins Ian Stone to reflect on where Arsenal are at as we enter the final international break of 2024. We use the start of the break to assess how good the squad we have this season actually is. Who’s underperformed? Who’s overperformed? Have we been unlucky with injuries or are there things we could have done in the summer to avoid some of the problems we’ve faced? Produced by Steve Hankey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 min
11 NOV

Where does Chelsea draw leave Arsenal's title hopes?

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Martin Odegaard returned to the starting XI for the first time in six weeks, and showed just how much he's been missed. After a run of four Premier League games without a win, the panel discuss where Sunday's result leaves Arsenal's title chances. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
7 NOV

No Italian Job at the San Siro and a Chelsea preview

Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the loss to Inter at the San Siro. Plenty of chances and some questionable refereeing calls but ultimately a frustrating night against the Serie A champions. The panel also discuss how much Mikel's side have to worry about their recent form and what the answer might be. Plus a look ahead to the tricky trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday and how Arsenal might line up against Maresca's improved side. Produced by Jesse Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
4 NOV

Edu's departure & Newcastle analysis

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on the news that Arsenal's sporting director Edu is set to leave the club. The news comes at an unfortunate time, with Mikel Arteta's side without a win in their last three Premier League games. The panel also analyse Saturday's defeat at St James' Park and look ahead to Wednesday's trip to the San Siro, as Arsenal face Inter Milan in the Champions League. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55 min
31 OCT

The Ethan Nwaneri show

James McNicholas and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's victory in the Carabao Cup, beating Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale. Ethan Nwaneri was the star of the show yet again, scoring a beautiful goal and earning himself the player of the match award. The panel discuss what makes this youngster so special, and analyse the performances of those we haven't seen too much of this season. Plus, a look ahead to the trip to St James' Park on Saturday, where Mikel Arteta will be hoping to right the wrongs of this fixture last season. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 min
28 OCT

Learnings post Liverpool & Preston preview

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool. After taking the lead twice, Mikel Arteta will be disappointed not to have won the game, but the panel assess why circumstance and context is important when analysing the result. Plus, things the guys can’t live without after Bukayo Saka returned to the XI, and a look ahead to Preston in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Produced by Jay Beale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min

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Excellent Listen

23 Mar

Helsbellspuddingandpie

Really enjoy listening to this podcast. Regular knowledgeable hosts/guests. An excellent listen with lighthearted moments along with serious topical chat and tactical insights. Particularly like the input from journalist and Gooner Amy Lawrence and past Arsenal player Adrian Clarke, lead host/anchor comedian Ian Stone brings his inevitable humour. If you want an interesting listen on Arsenal I recommend you listen now!
Good analysis sandwiched by pointless fillers

16 Aug

H0nest John

The contributions from James, Amy and Adrian are well thought through and well articulated. The top and tail of the show (we were thinking… and let’s have a song…) feel like silly gimmicks to make up the time. Ian is a good and chipper host but has an annoying habit of saying “to be honest with you” half a dozen times each show. On the whole worth a listen.
Stone me

16 Apr

Spurshater

Ian is abysmal Amy superb and AC good
Excellent

13/11/2023

PR-Barney22

Great Arsenal Podcast. Excellent guests but it would be even better if they could interview old players who made The Arsenal.

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.