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.
Episodes
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Feb 19, 2020 • 53min
Glenn Helder with the Handbrake Off
For more great Arsenal content from Amy and James make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get a 40% discount on a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'arsenalpod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2020 • 56min
DENNIS BERGKAMP SPECIAL
For more great Arsenal content from Amy and James make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get 40% off a subscription now by going to theathletic.com and using the code 'arsenalpod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2020 • 54min
And the same day Spurs were relegated...
Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell to discuss the issues facing Arteta up front. There is also talk of superstitions, and Kevin Campbell remembers George Graham's magic hat, his part in the '89 celebrations, and the wonder of Rocky Rocastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2020 • 46min
Herbert Chapman's Staring Eyes
Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone on the 32nd anniversary of his move to the club. He tells us the story of his move to Arsenal, and how he nearly blew it in the back of George Graham's Daimler Sovereign. They also discuss Arsenal's youth policy and the academy at Hale End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2020 • 41min
Teen Spirit
Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins comedian Ian Stone and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas to discuss Granit Xhaka's road to redemption. The panel look back on the dramatic draw at Stamford Bridge and ask whether we've got our Arsenal back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2020 • 45min
A foggy night in Scarborough
Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone to discuss the importance of the current full-backs at The Emirates. They also discuss the wonderfully one-footed Nigel Winterburn, the joy of Martinelli and Lee reveals his violent streak as a player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2020 • 46min
The Art of Leadership
Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, journalist Nick Callow and comedian Ian Stone to discuss the impact of Mikel Arteta's leadership on Arsenal. Lee also offers intriguing insight into the leadership skills of Arsene Wenger and George Graham. Plus, the panel share their favourite Arsenal FA Cup memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2019 • 43min
Are we too good to go down?
Club legend Lee Dixon joins The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone to ask if Arsenal really could be dragged into a relegation battle. They pick apart the painful defeat to Chelsea and look back at the weirdest Arsenal moments of the past decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2019 • 35min
Christmas Special
Arsenal legend Lee Dixon joins the Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and comedian Ian Stone for a festive edition of Handbrake Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2019 • 40min
Pay The Cost To Be The Boss
David Ornstein joins The Athletic's Arsenal correspondent James McNicholas and host Ian Stone to bring you the very latest on Arsenal's hunt for a new boss. How close is Arteta to getting the job? And club legend Lee Dixon has his say on Mesut Ozil and the state of the Arsenal dressing room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
