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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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.

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Episodes

All We're Saying Is Give Us A Goal

Ian Stone is joined by The Athletic's James McNicholas, Amy Lawrence and Amy's dog Rocky to discuss the problem with Pepe, stupid Arsenal red cards through the years, and what's next for the Kroenke's. Plus a round-up of the best Arsenal articles on The Athletic right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202049 min

Kroenke Special!

In another special edition of the Handbrake Off podcast, The Athletic's James McNicholas joins Seb Stafford Bloor to discuss a new article from The Athletic about Arsenal's owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh. The conversation includes new details regarding the intersection between ownership and executives at Arsenal, and charts the course of the club's trajectory since the Kroenkes became 100% owners of Arsenal in 2018. SPECIAL OFFER! To read the fascinating accompanying article on the Kroenke'...

Nov 20, 202039 min

Mathieu Flamini Exclusive

The Athletic's James McNicholas speaks with former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, in a wide-ranging interview about his life after football. Mathieu discusses his passion for environmental and health issues, and his project with Mesut Ozil. He also discusses the possibility of a return to football. There is also a written interview of this interview at The Athletic. If you're not a subscriber you can join now for just £1. Go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices...

Nov 16, 202037 min

Iain Dowie Scores That

Ian Stone is joined by Lee Dixon, Amy Lawrence and James Mcnicholas to talk around the comprehensive defeat by Aston Villa. It's international week so the panel have too much time to ponder the creativity question again, the notion of “character”, and which one player from Arsenal’s past would have made the difference on Sunday. PLUS - Ian Stone turns into a stat machine. And James gets excited about the calves of Jack Grealish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202056 min

Walk Like An Egyptian

The Athletic's James McNicholas, Art De Roché and Tom Worville, join former Arsenal right back Lee Dixon and Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal's win at Old Trafford. They look at the reincarnation of Mo Elneny, the joy of Gabriel, the midfield party with Thomas Partey, plus the best Arsenal articles from The Athletic go under the microscope. SPECIAL OFFER! Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a week. You can read all of our articles on Arsenal and so much more. Just go to www.theat...

Nov 03, 202054 min

Express Yourself!

The Athletic's James McNicholas and Michael Cox join Ian Stone and former Arsenal right back Lee Dixon, to wonder where Arsenal's creativity has gone. Arsenal's new midfield signing Thomas Partey gets the thumbs up, and the panel also reminisce on which opposing player always gave them a sense of dread. SPECIAL OFFER! This is your last chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. You'll be able to access all of our great writing on Arsenal and so much more. The offer ends this week, ...

Oct 27, 202051 min

Too Clever By Half

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone and Lee Dixon to discuss Mikel Arteta's tactical battle with his old boss at the Etihad. There's also plenty of time to enjoy Manuel Lanzini's wonder goal at Tottenham and When Amy met Arsene. The Athletic's new signing Art De Roché joins the pod to talk about Steve Bould's Under 23's. SPECIAL OFFER! For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. You can read all of our articl...

Oct 20, 202050 min

The Arsene Book Review

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence joins Lee Dixon and Ian Stone too discuss Arsene Wenger's new book "My Life In Red & White". There's also time to touch on Mesut Ozil's loyalty bonus, the problems with Project Big Picture, and just why Ian Stone turned up for a gig a week early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 202052 min

Mikel's Transfer Partey

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss the much-anticipated arrival of Thomas Partey on deadline day. They reflect on the rest of the business carried out by the club during the transfer window, and look back at some memorable transfer stories from yesteryear. They focus on the not-so-illustrious list of players who have previously worn Thomas Partey's number 18 shirt, and a song that everyone can agree on, care of the Beastie Boys. SPECIAL OFFER! For a limite...

Oct 06, 202045 min

Mind The Gap

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reflect on the away trip to Anfield. The panel muse on their most memorable Arsenal misses, the gap between us and the Champions, and what needs to be done before the transfer window closes. SPECIAL OFFER! Right now we're offering you the opportunity to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. You can access all of James, Amy's and David Ornstein's writing on Arsenal, including Amy's article on how Mikel Arteta needs seriou...

Sep 30, 202043 min

Come in Number 9

For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. You can read all of Amy, James and David Ornstein's great writing on Arsenal and so much more, including Amy's recent article on Lacazette, where she discusses his hopes for a new contract. Just go to www.theathletic.com/evertonpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202049 minEp. 43

Arteta Ball

Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month. Read all of Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and David Ornstein's great work by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenal pod and taking advantage of that special offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202047 minEp. 42

Unbelievable Belief in Arteta

To read all of our great writing on Arsenal make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Access all of James, Amy and David Ornstein's articles for just £1 a month by signing up at www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202057 minEp. 41

And Now You're Gonna Believe Us!

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss their hopes for the new season, the latest transfer stories, and new recruits. Plus, the panel dissect Spurs' adventures on the silver screen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 40

Bonus Pod: Ornstein on Ozil & Sanllehi

Right now we're offering listeners of this podcast the opportunity to try out The Athletic for FREE Read all of David Ornstein, James McNicholas and Amy Lawrence's writing on Arsenal without paying a penny. You can access David's exclusive interview with Mesut Ozil, as well as the inside take on Sanllehi's departure by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod and signing up for a 30 Day Free Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202032 minEp. 39

Happy Endings

You can try out The Athletic for FREE for 30 Days to enjoy all of James and Amy's writing on arsenal, including their latest piece on Aubameyang's future as well as all of David Ornstein's news stories affecting our club. Just go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod and sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 202058 minEp. 38

FA Cup Final Preview & Aubameyang's Future At Arsenal

You can try out The Athletic for FREE for 30 Days to enjoy all of James and Amy's writing on arsenal, including their latest piece on Aubameyang's future as well as all of David Ornstein's news stories affecting our club. Just go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod and sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 202050 minEp. 37

Not So Sweet Caroline

Try out our great Arsenal articles at The Athletic from Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and David Ornstein right now for FREE. Go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod to sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial to try us out without paying a penny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 202055 minEp. 36

Money. That's What He Wants

Right now you can enjoy all of James, Amy's and David Ornstein's Arsenal content at The Athletic for FREE. Click here to take advantage of a 30 Day Free Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 202053 minEp. 35

Derby Days Are Here Again

Right now we're offering listeners a chance to try out The Athletic for free. Enjoy all of Amy, James and David Ornstein's agenda-setting articles on Arsenal between now and the end of the season. Go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod to sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 202053 minEp. 34

Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

Right now we're offering listeners a 30-Day Free Trial with The Athletic. Enjoy all our great Arsenal writing from James McNicholas, Amy Lawrence and David Ornstein as the season draws to a close. Go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod to sign up until the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 202058 minEp. 33

Rip It Up & Start again

To celebrate the return of football we're offering 40% off a subscription with The Athletic. Enjoy all of Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas' and David Ornstein's great writing on Arsenal, all for less than £3 a month, by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202056 minEp. 32

A Luiz Disasterclass

To celebrate the return of the Premier League we're offering 40% off a subscription to The Athletic. Subscribe now for less than £3 a month to read all of Amy and James' great writing on Arsenal. Just go to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202051 minEp. 31

Ask us anything & Amy's Wenger Exclusive

Subscribe to The Athletic to read Amy Lawrence's exclusive interview with Arsene Wenger. You can sign top for a 30 Day Free trial right now by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 30

BONUS EPISODE - EPL Countdown

Subscribe to The Athletic for more great writing on Arsenal. Sign up now for a 30 Day Free Trial to enjoy our content just as the Premier League makes its return. Go to www.theathletic/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202026 minEp. 28

What Next For Arteta?

Subscribe to The Athletic for more great content from David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas. Sign up for a 30-day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 29

The Unsung Heroes of Arsenal

Subscribe to The Athletic for more of Amy and James' great Arsenal content. Take advantage of our 90 Day Free-Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202051 minEp. 27

Patrick Vieira Special

Subscribe to The Athletic for more great Arsenal content. Take advantage of our 90-Day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 202052 minEp. 26

Michael Thomas Interview

Subscribe to The Athletic for more great Arsenal content. Take advantage of our free trial by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 25

Ooh Ooh Tony Adams Special

Sign up to The Athletic to enjoy more of Amy and James' great Arsenal content. Take advantage of our 90 Day Free Trial by going to www.theathletic.com/arsenalpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 24
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