193 episodes

An award-winning, critically acclaimed mockumentary podcast that follows fictional Premier League club Ashwood City FC.
'The Thick of it meets Fifa career mode - a must listen for football fans' - The Guardian
'Ultra-sharp satire' - GQ
This podcast is a serial, begin at Episode 1.

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The Offensive Stak

    • Fiction
    • 4.8 • 632 Ratings

An award-winning, critically acclaimed mockumentary podcast that follows fictional Premier League club Ashwood City FC.
'The Thick of it meets Fifa career mode - a must listen for football fans' - The Guardian
'Ultra-sharp satire' - GQ
This podcast is a serial, begin at Episode 1.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 153 - 2022/2023 SEASON: The Nolan Era

    Episode 153 - 2022/2023 SEASON: The Nolan Era

    Premier League football returns as Ashwood City host Fulham at Dartley Park. Chairman Patrick Nolan M.B.E is eager to kick off the new era with a bang, whilst newly appointed C.E.O Chris 'Woody' Woodall concentrates on cleaning the mess left by Head Coach Eric Van Smit's antics at the end of last season. 

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
    Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
    John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
    Allon Sylvain as Eric Van Smit
    Additional Voices:
    Joel Emery
    Kate Mason
    Luke Moore

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.
    Listener discretion is advised.
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

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    • 29 min
    Episode 154 - Apportunity Knocks

    Episode 154 - Apportunity Knocks

    Ashwood staff are impressed with the delivery of a summer project by the new Ashwood City Chief Executive Officer. An envious Patrick Nolan sets out to undermine all the hard work done by Chris 'Woody' Woodall and the rest of the club. 

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
    Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
    Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.
    Listener discretion is advised.
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 21 min
    Episode 155 - A New Leaf

    Episode 155 - A New Leaf

    Ashwood City Chairman Patrick Nolan and CEO Chris 'Woody' Woodall enjoy the facilities of Broadley Country Club. All is not as it seems, however, as Patrick confides in his Chief Executive.  

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.
    Listener discretion is advised.
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 20 min
    Episode 156 - Deadline Day

    Episode 156 - Deadline Day

    League form has never been worse, their Head Coach has finally been charged by the police and a multitude of other crises emerge... Ashwood City are feeling the heat as Deadline Day approaches.

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
    John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
    Allon Sylvain as Eric Van Smit
    Additional Voices:
    Nalan Burgess
    Joel Emery

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.
    Listener discretion is advised.
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 20 min
    Episode 157 - Toon Can Play At That Game

    Episode 157 - Toon Can Play At That Game

    Ashwood City are the visitors at St James' Park in a must-win game for the Super Whites.

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall & Kieran Broom
    John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
    Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton
    Additional Voices:
    Joel Emery
    Adam Jarrell

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.
    Listener discretion is advised.
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 29 min
    Episode 158 - Lever Pitch: Part One

    Episode 158 - Lever Pitch: Part One

    It's a momentous day in Ashwood City's history as they travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League... The historic occasion is somewhat spoiled by a deepening financial crisis at the club. 

    Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
    Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
    Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
    John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
    Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton
    Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr Rachel Webber
    Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas 
    Additional Voices:
    Joel Emery
    Darcey Ferguson

    Episode written by:
    Joel Emery 
    Edited by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Directed by:
    Adam Jarrell 
    Executive Producer:
    Joel Emery

    With thanks to:
    The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
    www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity 
    WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable. 
    This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright. 
    Listener discretion is advised. 
    The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
632 Ratings

632 Ratings

Mike_Douglas_ ,

Amazing!

Love love love TheOffensive.

Thank you so much to the whole team for sharing your creative, funny, emotional and entertaining project with us 🎧

If you’ve not listened yet, start from the beginning and just enjoy!

U8Mate ,

Absolute Tosh

Really bad listen

Zxfhhnngyinkkfxc ,

Perfect

What a show. So well acted and funny. Will be sorely missed when it finishes.

Bravo.

“Nolan touches children”

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