In a Holtecast first, our Sebastian Bacon was joined in the Holte End by his brother, Luke, just moments after the final whistle at Villa Park to discuss Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Burnley. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Moments after the final whistle at Villa Park, how did the lads feel about the draw? Was this yet another match that Aston Villa just couldn’t get over the line? Another telling result ahead of...
May 20, 2022•6 min•Ep. 372
Cole and Danny got together yesterday to react to Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace and look ahead to Burnley’s visit to B6 on Thursday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Philippe Coutinho completing his permanent transfer to Aston Villa earlier in the week, what did the lads make of the signing and what could this mean for the football club’s summer transfer business? What can be made of the starting lineup on Sunday and ...
May 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 371
Our Sebastian Bacon was joined by Dan from the popular Twitter page and podcast, HLTCO, to chat about Crystal Palace’s season thus far and look ahead to Sunday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What has Dan made of Crystal Palace’s season thus far? With Palace set to play Aston Villa, Everton, and Manchester United in their final three matches of the season, what is Dan hoping/expecting to see from his side? What ...
May 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 370
It’s a little late, but we’re here, so that’s all that matters! Join Cole Pettem and Simon O’Regan as the lads reflect on Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool, the performance of a certain referee, and much more. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Let’s get the annoying portion of yesterday evening’s match out of the way then! What did the lads make of the refereeing decisions and although none of them directly impacted Aston Villa in terms of conc...
May 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 369
Cole was joined by our Danny Raza as the lads reacted to Aston Villa’s rather comfortable win at Turf Moor, Emi Buendia’s brilliance, and Gerrard’s lineup tinkering. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Seven points from a possible nine, with only a single goal conceded within the last three games — how do the lads feel about the performance of Saturday and Villa’s recent bit of strong form? Tinkering Gerrard! With Ezri Konsa returning to ...
May 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 368
Sebastian Bacon was joined by George Poole, Burnley fan and No Nay Never podcast contributor, for a bit of a chat as Aston Villa take on Burnley on Saturday at Turf Moor. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How is George feeling about Burnley these days? What’s the feeling around the fanbase in regards to the departure of former Burnley boss, Sean Dyche, and was is it the right call in the long-term? How tough was it for Burnley to lose s...
May 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 367
Cole was joined once again by our Tom Nightingale as the lads reflect on Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over Dean Smith’s Norwich City on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? We really needed that win after a string of frustrating results; what did the lads make of Saturday’s performance against Norwich City? What can be made of the performances of Philippe Coutinho and Leon Bailey? Are we still lacking that cutting edge from the wide...
May 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 366
Our Sebastian Bacon took hold of the hosting duties and was joined by Simon O’Regan and Cole Pettem to preview Saturday’s Premier League clash as Aston Villa welcome Dean Smith’s Norwich City to Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are the lads feeling ahead of the match? With Villa’s rather impressive record against Norwich City over the last four Premier League fixtures, could we see another three points for the home side...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 365
Our Cole Pettem was joined on Sunday evening by our Sebastian Bacon and everyone’s favourite Irishman, Neil Dunworth, to reflect on Villa’s 0-0 draw against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well it wasn’t a loss! How do the lads feel about Saturday’s draw against Leicester City? Although Steven Gerrard has previously stated that he wants his Villa side to achieve success through ball retention,...
Apr 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 364
Cole and Tom were joined by the lovely Frankie Maguire from the All Villa No Filler podcast to take a step back and assess the season thus far and what we could potentially expect from Aston Villa for the remainder of the season. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? If the season ended today, would the lads deem it a success, a failure, or neither? Who has been Aston Villa’s Player of the Season thus far? What has been Villa’s biggest succ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 363
Cole was joined by Tom and Simon as the lads try to make sense of a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park and spent some time discussing various Villa-related talking points sent in by 7500 To Holte Twitter followers. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What did the lads make of that performance? Is it fair to say that this was another example of a one half performance from Steven Gerrard’s men? With 19 shots (8 on target), 9 corn...
Apr 11, 2022•53 min•Ep. 362
Seb was joined by Windy from Tottenham Hotspur podcast, The Extra Inch, to have a bit of a chinwag ahead of Saturday’s match at Villa Park! You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal fighting it out for fourth place, how does Windy see the battle for the final Champions League place going? How do Spurs fans feel about the range of work that Antonio Conte has done thus far and has he begun to rejuvenate the Nort...
Apr 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 361
Our Cole and Tom got together for a Sunday evening therapy session as the lads reflect on a frustrating loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A very positive opening 5 minutes and then a comical 40 minutes to follow — what did to the lads make of the first half of the match? At what point will Aston Villa finally snap out of only showing up for one half of most matches and what needs to change in...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 360
This week, Seb was joined by the wonderful Dave Azzopardi from Wolverhampton Wanderers fan channel, Talking Wolves, to chat about their upcoming match at Molineux Stadium against Villa this weekend! You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Since Wolves’ 3-2, come-from-behind victory against Villa on October 16th, what has Dave made of his sides’ season and the job that Bruno Lage as done thus far? With Bruno Lage’s scope of work at Wolves goin...
Apr 01, 2022•20 min•Ep. 359
Our Cole, Simon, and Tom got together to discuss Saturday’s frustrating and bland 1-0 loss to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, the inconsistent nature of this Villa side, and the growing pains of the football club. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well...how shall we sum up that drab performance at Villa Park? The lads discuss the tactical changes between the West Ham and Arsenal matches — surely Steven Gerrard and his staff could have been a b...
Mar 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 358
Seb was joined by Danny from Arsenal podcast, A Bergkamp Wonderland, to chat about the Gunners’ seasons thus far and look ahead to Saturday’s fixture at Villa Park! You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Arsenal sitting in fourth and still having a number of games in hand on the likes of Manchester United, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur, what does Danny make of the Gunners’ season thus far? Is it fair to say that Mikel Arteta ha...
Mar 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 357
Cole was joined by our Simon and Tom to reflect on yesterday’s loss to West Ham United at the London Stadium, the development of this Villa squad, and chat about the future of Carney Chukwuemeka. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The lads try to make sense of a very lethargic first 65 minutes or so from both sides. No lineup changes between Thursday and Sunday; is it fair to say that the decision to make no changes was a mistake on Stev...
Mar 14, 2022•55 min•Ep. 356
Cole, Danny, and Seb got together shortly after the final whistle at Elland Road to react to Aston Villa’s pleasing victory against Leeds United and look ahead to West Ham United on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Three wins on the bounce! How are the lads feeling after a comfortable win at Elland Road? The mental strength of Tyrone Mings and his leadership qualities. How nice is it for Villa to win games with a bit of convict...
Mar 11, 2022•47 min•Ep. 355
Cole was joined by Danny and Tom to bask in the glory of a convincing 4-0 victory for Aston Villa over Southampton at Villa Park and look ahead to Thursday’s trip to Elland Road. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Two wins in a row, with six goals scored, and zero conceded - what do the lads make of the club’s recent uptick in performances? Was Saturday Aston Villa’s most complete performance of the season thus far? Coutinho brilliance! ...
Mar 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 354
Aston Villa have finally won another game! Our Cole, Simon, and Seb got together to react to Saturday’s much-needed win as Steven Gerrard’s Villans complete the league double over the Seagulls this season. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A win? Think many of almost forgot what that was! How are the lads feeling after that result? Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings start and Emi Buendia is relegated to the bench, but it all ended up working ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 353
Cole was joined by Charlie from Brighton and Hove Albion podcast, Let’s Talk BHAFC, to preview this weekend’s fixture as Aston Villa make the trip to the South Coast to face Graham Potter’s men. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The Seagulls have certainly been flying at times this season; how are things going at The Amex Stadium? Graham Potter — he’s certainly transformed Brighton, hasn’t he? What are the hopes and expectations for Bri...
Feb 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 352
Cole was joined by Simon and Seb after another disappointing and frustrating match for Aston Villa, with Steven Gerrard’s men losing 1-0 at home to Watford. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Well...what can really be said after that? What needs to change in the short-term and long-term under Steven Gerrard? Are we sacrificing our pressing game in order to fit certain players into the lineup? Are some of the players the issue or is it th...
Feb 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 351
Cole was joined by our Tom and Simon to react to Villa’s frustrating 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday and spend some time answering listener questions and talking points. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Yikes, that wasn’t pretty viewing! What did the lads make of Sunday’s loss? What’s going wrong at the football club as of late? Does this loss fall on the players, management, or both? Is it time to shake up th...
Feb 14, 2022•58 min•Ep. 350
Cole was joined moments after the final whistle by Tom and Seb as the lads try and make sense of a topsy-turvy draw at Villa Park, the brilliance of Philippe Coutinho and Jacob Ramsey, and the frailties that continue to linger within this Aston Villa side. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? From bits of attacking brilliance to defensive errors that would make any football fan go mad; what did the lads make of a crazy affair at Villa Park...
Feb 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 349
Cole was joined by Darren from Leeds United fansite, LS11, for a quick chat about Leeds’ season thus far, Marcelo Bielsa, and our upcoming fixture at Villa Park on Wednesday! You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Leeds United have certainly had a difficult second season back in the Premier League; how does Darren feels about The Whites’ season thus far? Does Marcelo Bielsa still have the full backing of the fan base? What does Raphina mean ...
Feb 08, 2022•21 min•Ep. 348
**Excerpt from our live broadcast via Twitter Spaces on Monday, January 31st, 2022** In a packed house edition, all of the Holtecast lads got together for the last hour of the January transfer window via Twitter Spaces to discuss Aston Villa’s dealings, the academy, and hear from some of our fantastic listeners. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Welcome to Holtecast Live...well sort of! What are the lads’ initial thoughts on Aston Villa...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 347
Our Cole and Simon got together shortly after the final whistle at Goodison Park on Saturday to reflect on Aston Villa’s away win over Everton, the contract extensions of Kortney Hause and Emi Martinez, and Jaden Philogene-Bidace’s loan move to Stoke City. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Back into the win column; how are the lads feeling after that one? How vital was that win given the winnable batch of fixtures in which Aston Villa h...
Jan 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 346
Our Cole Pettem was joined by Tom Nightingale as the lads looked back at the comeback draw against Manchester United on Saturday, and looked ahead to Villa’s upcoming fixtures. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Self-inflicted errors and a comeback that will live in the memory of many Villans for a long time; where do the lads sit with the draw at Villa Park? Can we take more encouragement or frustration from Saturday’s result? The brill...
Jan 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 345
Cole, Simon, and Danny got together (virtually of course!) moments after the final whistle to discuss Villa’s exit from the FA Cup and look ahead to the weekend, with Manchester United making the trip to Villa Park on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? So...how are the lads feeling after events at Old Trafford on Monday evening? Can we consider this result another one that has gotten away from Aston Villa given the amount of sc...
Jan 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 344
Cole was joined by Colin Damms from The Busby Babe website and podcast to chat all about our upcoming FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, and look at Manchester United’s topsy-turvy season thus far. You can listen for FREE on Acast , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A United fan in Mississippi? Colin shares his story on how he began following The Red Devils all the way from the USA! Manchester United seemed destined to challenge for the Premier League title after a string of st...
Jan 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 343
