

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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Aug 22, 2023 • 50min
Rolls-Royce Saliba, Lighthouse Rice
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on a heart-in-mouth, 10 man, 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Declan Rice and William Saliba were particularly impressive as the Arsenal showed a resilience to hold on, taking all 3 points back to North London.Plus, Eddie everywhere, Øde from the spot, Saka's new song and our latest third kit.Produced by Jay Beale.***Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/handbrake to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2023 • 35min
Options without Timber and Palace preview
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, to discuss Mikel Arteta’s options with Jurrien Timber sidelined.Plus, a Crystal Palace preview and reminiscing of Thierry on his birthday.Produced by Jay Beale. ***This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 2023 • 49min
Turnstile Turmoil: New systems on and off the pitch
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to talk through Arsenal's opening Premier League win, against Nottingham Forest.Plus, the panel discuss the turnstile issues which caused the game to be delayed, Timber's injury and why we have to be patient.Produced by Jay Beale***This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2023 • 45min
Looking ahead to 23/24
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone, for a preview of the 23/24 campaign. Plus, a look at how Arsenal will attempt to be less predictable this season, and we get an update on Flo Balogun from David Ornstein.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023 • 32min
Vieira from the spot again
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal’s record 17th Community Shield victory, beating Manchester City on penalties.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2023 • 39min
Pre-season, David Raya, and Community Shield preview
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for a round up of Arsenal’s pre-season. Plus, why Arteta’s interested in David Raya and a look ahead to this weekend’s Community Shield vs Man City. Produced by Jay Beale.***• This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/hand and get on your way to being your best self. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/hand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2023 • 30sec
Introducing: Handbrake Off
Handbrake Off is your twice-weekly dedicated Arsenal show from The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2023 • 57min
Summer Special: Destination Arsenal
Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone, to talk about what feels like everything happening at once for Arsenal this summer.We hear from David Ornstein for an update on the Rice and Timber deals and Art De Roché on the arrival of Russo.Plus, Kai Havertz, contract extensions, the Wenger statue, and an emotional goodbye to Granit Xhaka.Produced by Jay Beale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2023 • 49min
End of season awards featuring best triangle, most Odegaards and most dead parrot moment
For one last time in this magical season join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, Art De Roche, and Ian Stone for a look back at the highlights and lowlights of the past 12 months or so.Find out the panel's player of the season, goal of the season, moment they wished could be different, most improved player, and many, many more.All on this final episode of Handbrake Off (for this season!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2023 • 58min
Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?
Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to assess the Arsenal first team squad, deciding who they'd like to keep or sell ahead of the 23/24 campaign.Plus, a look ahead to the final games of the season as the men hope to finish on a high, and the women look to secure Champions League football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


