

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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Jul 25, 2022 • 41min
There’ll always be a place at Arsenal that belongs to Maria Petri
Join Ian Stone, Art de Roche, and Amy Lawrence for a look back on the latest from Arsenal.This week we pay tribute to the greatest football fan of all time, Maria Petri, who sadly passed away on Friday. Amy shares her memories of Maria, whilst Art discusses her love of the women's team. Maria was Arsenal through and through and embodied the club in a way that no one else ever will.We then move to talking about James's wide ranging interview with Edu and whether the tide of opinion has turned in favour of the Kroenkes.Finally we talk William Saliba, what would make a dream transfer window and the gooners at the EuroRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Rename the stadium 02.00PART 2 - “I shall be oh so sad when I die, as I won’t be able to watch Arsenal anymore” RIP Maria Petri 05.00PART 3a - Edu talks business 14.00PART 3b - Arsenal and the Kroenkes 23.00PART 3c - William Saliba 29.00PART 4 - Gooners at the Euro 35.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2022 • 57min
The Arteta Effect
Joining Ian Stone this week it's Art De Roche and Adrian Clarke to discuss all that has happened since we last spoke.First up there's the new away kit launch, and how the club community looks out for and after each other.Then we get into the impending arrival of Zinchenko as he finalises his move to Arsenal from Man City - do we think he's a better fit for the club than Martinez?We catch up with James McNicholas who's out with the team in Orlando, Florida to find out what the vibes are like, and to discuss his interview with Fabio Vieira.And we have some tactical discussions, talk All or Nothing, and the WSL fixture list too. You asked for more so we're giving you more!RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Wear the shirt with pride 02.00PART 2 - Zinchenko 08.00PART 3a - Pre season win v Everton : 21.00PART 3b - James McNicholas on tour: 30.00PART 4a - Cut backs: 44.00 PART 4b - All or Nothing: 49.00 PART 4c - WSL fixture list: 52.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2022 • 39min
Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End
Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roche for the latest goings on in and around Arsenal.This week: Arsenal's pre season game against FC Nuremburg - what learnings can we take, should we get over excited about Jesus, and what about Elneny's goal!Adrian went to screening of 'Inside Hale End' so we find out about that, and we discuss the impact Jack Wilshere will have at Arsenal's Academy.Plus we talk about hot games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2022 • 47min
Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?
Join Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and host Ian Stone for another check in on the Gunners.It's time for pre season and so we discuss what ours look like, what Adrian's used to look like, and what actually happens at the weigh in.As for the outings and incomings Gabriel Jesus was finally announced on Monday but there's not much going out.We also discuss the possibility of safe standing and Kanu's greatest Premier League gameRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Pre season starts 02.00PART 2a - Who will leave the club?: 08.00PART 2b - Gabriel Jesus signs : 15.00PART 2c - Safe standing?: 28.00PART 3 - Kanu believe it : 30.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2022 • 34min
The patron saint of growling
Join Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Amy Lawrence for a look at the latest transfer news, the curious case of William Saliba and renewed criticisms of Arsenal's "Visit Rwanda" sleeve sponsor.On the show we discuss the arrival of Gabriel Jesus and what he does and doesn't bring to the side. We talk about the not so impending arrival of Raphinha as it looks like he's off to Chelsea. And we take a look at the Arsenal back line and its formation next season.All that plus a discussion on the upcoming "All or Nothing" Arsenal series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2022 • 42min
Norway, numbers, and no new names
This week Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke to talk all things Norway, numbers, and transfers.All things being *at the time of recording* there's been no names just yet but since we last spoke the name Lisandro Martinez has picked up apace. Therefore asking the question, is Mikel Arteta all about versatility?We hear about Amy's trip to Norway back in April as she found out all about Arsenal's MO - Martin Odegaard.Plus there's a game of number association tooRUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Shirt numbers 02.00PART 2 - Versatile players : 05.00PART 3 - Arsenal’s MO: Martin Odegaard: 25.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2022 • 42min
The new Vieira
We're back for the new season! And it's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke and Amy Lawrence here to bring you up to date with everything that's happened in the Arsenal landscape since we last spoke - including a certain midfielder called Vieira.And this week's big question - Can you retire a song?All that plus discussions about Arsenal's striker situation, the fixture list, and how should Alex Lacazette be remembered?RUNNING ORDERPART 1a - What to do with no World Cup 02.00PART 1b - Fixtures announced 05.00PART 2 - Transfers : 11.00PART 3 - Bye bye Laca: 34.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022 • 57min
The season in 12 words
Join Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, Amy Lawrence, and Art de Roche for one last time this season to look back on the season that was for Arsenal men, women, and the academy.This week: a dive into the positives, the manager, the injuries, and ultimate the January decisions that cost the club.All that plus Art brings his reflections from a busy season for the women and academy teams of Arsenal, and some end of season awards at the end too.RUNNING ORDERPART 1a - Season in three words : 01:00PART 1b - Arsenal 5-1 Everton: 2.30 PART 2 - Men’s Team Season review : 07.00PART 3a - Academy season review with Art De Roche : 28 .00PART 3b - Women’s Team season review with Art too! : 34.00PART 4 - Awards: 44.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2022 • 28min
Less of a podcast, more of a support group
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and Adrian Clarke for a look back on the Newcastle defeat as Arsenal complete a season of winless Mondays.This week: why didn't the team show up? What prospects are there for the Everton game? And the biggest sigh you'll hear.Plus, reasons to be positive and keep the faith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2022 • 40min
Massive and crushing disappointment
Join Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke for look back at a miserable night in N17.This week: we dissect the disappointing night that saw Spurs easily best Arsenal. We debate the big calls on the night, talk through what it means for the rest of the season, and learn about "bread poultice"RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - Bread poultice: 01:00PART 2a - Spurs 3-0 Arsenal : 08 :00PART 3a - Champions League or Europa League : 29.00PART 3b - Newcastle preview : 32.00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


