Amidst speculation of an incoming independent regulator, the Premier League summons its cohorts to launch a media offensive and counter the argument. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate Alex Marshall as Will Wright Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity WARNING....
Dec 06, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan has secured a massive sponsorship deal with a cryptocurrency marketplace that even involves an unprecedented £200m stadium naming-rights deal. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Share...
Nov 29, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The Premier League returns and the international break has caused havoc with Ashwood City's playing staff. Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is determined however to field an unchanged side as they travel to Manchester City... much to the fury of Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr. Rachel Webber Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: ...
Nov 22, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Ashwood City take on Burnley at home in the final Dartley Park fixture before Remembrance Sunday. Chief Executive Patrick Nolan works closely with his communications team to ensure the memorial presentation is befitting of those who sacrificed their lives. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Additional Voices: Thomas Mitchells Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Produc...
Nov 08, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 12
To address the ongoing concerns over the legitimacy of the summer purchases; Chief Exectutive Patrick Nolan is heading out to ASG Headquarters in Los Angeles. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Additional Voices: Joel Emery Vanessa Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashw...
Nov 01, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 11
To celebrate Acast's Audio Fiction Week, take a peek behind the curtain of Ashwood City with this special behind-the-scenes look at the making of episode 126 of The Offensive. Featuring creators Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell as well as Paul Waggott (Patrick Nolan) and Helena Doughty (Jess Tate). Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity WARNI...
Oct 27, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan has questions to answer from not only the Premier League but also the ownership of his own club. With the summer acquisitions under scrutiny; the race to clean up their act intensifies, as speculation over an independent regulator heightens. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Produce...
Oct 25, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The elite members of the Premier League react with fury at the takeover of Newcastle United Football Club. As crisis talks begin between clubs and league, Ashwood City are unexpectedly asked along to attend the high level meeting. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket...
Oct 18, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan and Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall join one another on the road for back-to-back Premier League away games at Leeds United and Watford. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity WARNING. This podcast contains explicit lan...
Oct 04, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 7
As Ashwood City's form improves, Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall secures a new First Team Coach to work under Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Ant McGinley as David Hall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders www.patreon....
Sep 27, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 6
The feel-good factor around the club is spilling over into the private life of Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan. Once besieged by abuse and torment, it would seem the fans have finally been appeased... Those popular new acquisitions however are coming at a costly price. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Joel Emery Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & ...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Ashwood City arrive in Liverpool on the eve of their match with the 2020 PL Champions. With new signings Vassos, Luna and Kevin travelling in the matchday squad, expectations are high... But for Chief Player Liaison Officer Theo Clinton the matchweek is much more complicated. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Dire...
Sep 13, 2021•26 min
The English transfer window is closing fast and Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan is struggling under the pressure; during the once in a lifetime window for Ashwood City. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Amina Koroma as Dofi Akuffo Additional Voices: Joaquin Augusto Quinteros Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Joel Emery & Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel E...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The opportunity to improve the Ashwood City squad for the 2021/22 Premier League season is slipping away. An old ally of Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan offers an unlawful alternative to their transfer woes. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas Additional Voices: Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Joel Emery & Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City...
Aug 23, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Premier League returns and the new power structure of Ashwood City has Patrick Nolan at the helm. Lack of activity in the transfer window has provoked a strong backlash from the fanbase, leading to widespread vandalism. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas Additional Voices: Danny Jamieson Jonny Blain Erika Marchant Ant McGinley John Walk...
Aug 16, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It's the final matchweek of the Premier League season and Ashwood City Chief Executive Patrick Nolan finds himself with a new level of power. The dramatic events of the week before have not been taken lightly by Anaheim Sports Group as Patrick takes to The University of Ashwood to reflect on his recent endeavours. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr. Rachel Webber Ramone Dale-Crui...
May 24, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Wembley Stadium plays host to the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Ashwood City. As kick-off looms, the historic purchase of 30% of the club on behalf of the Ashwood City Supporters' Trust comes to completion. Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Adam Alexander as Adam Tate John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Additional Voices: Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarre...
May 17, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 30
With a new regime being installed at the club and an FA Cup final on the way, acting Chief-Executive Jess Tate continues to assist the transition. Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Luke Stevenson as Gareth McAskill John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Additional Voices: Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ash...
May 10, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 29
The hierarchy of Ashwood City is turned on its head as the Supporters Trust gain significant progress due to some help from an old friend. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Adam Alexander as Adam Tate Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr Rachel Webber Additional Voices: Joel Emery Luke Stevenson Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Prod...
May 03, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Off the back of a huge FA Cup Semi-Final appearance for Ashwood City; European football is thrown into chaos as The Super League announce their arrival on the world stage. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Adam Alexander as Adam Tate Additional Voices: Joel Emery Nalan Burgess Luke Stevenson Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Joel Emery Dire...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Wembley Stadium plays host to Leicester City v Ashwood City in the FA Cup Semi-Final. A government approved test event has allocated seats for 4,000 supporters inside the 90,000 seater. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Kelly Somers as Herself Additional Voices: Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwoo...
Apr 19, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Ashwood City Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan is losing his grip on his position at the club as Anaheim Sports Group have accepted the offer from Harvey Simms. With the deal underway, all Patrick has to work with is a name... 'Bohai'. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Ramone Dale-Cruickshank as Harvey Simms John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Esmonde Cole as KFC Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison Additional Voices...
Apr 12, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Ashwood City face Manchester City in matchweek 30 of the Premier League. As the domestic season looks to be a fairly quiet one on the pitch for the Kent side; off the pitch the bidding process is in disarray as Harvey Simms and the Ashwood City Supporters' Trust turn up the pressure on Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Rhys Tees as Frank Finnan Additional Voices: Joel Emery E...
Apr 05, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Ashwood City Chief Executive Patrick Nolan, Head of Communications Jess Tate and Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall enlist the help of the Ashwood City faithful to try and lift morale and improve the club's dreadful home form. Meanwhile, The Ashwood City Supporters' Trust gains momentum. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Additional Voices: Jennifer Tierney Joel Emery Rhys Tees Adam Alexander Episode w...
Mar 22, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 23
The long-awaited tribunal finally sees Kyle Francis-Clarke and The Professional Footballers' Association take on Chris 'Woody' Woodall and Colin Walsh of Ashwood City Football Club. Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Jennifer Tierney as Hannah Ingram QC Esmonde Cole as KFC Thomas Mitchells as Judge Philip Gray Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited by: Adam Jarrell Directed by: Adam Jarrell Executive Producer: Joel Emery With thanks to: The Ashwood City Season Tick...
Mar 15, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan's fantasy football team is suffering following his failure to pick up on insider knowledge from Ashwood City. His resolve is tested further as Head of Football Operations Colin Walsh uncovers the legal threat posed by the impending litigation from injured forward Kyle Francis-Clarke. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Esmonde Cole as KFC Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Additio...
Mar 08, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 21
A brawl amongst the playing and coaching staff of Ashwood City and Tottenham Hotspur takes place post-match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan is desperate not only to partake in the Skywalk with Daniel Levy but also to take centre stage in diffusing the tension. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton Ramone Dale-Cruickshank as Harvey Simms Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Episode written by: Joel Emery Edited ...
Mar 01, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Coronavirus has struck down the Ashwood City hierarchy as Patrick Nolan, Jess Tate, Alex Morrison and Chris 'Woody' Woodall are all forced into isolation. As the PFA case of Kyle Francis-Clarke begins, Patrick takes on local small businesses and Harvey Simms... all while battling severe COVID symptoms. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison Additional voices by Rachel Teate Episode written by: Joel Emery Ed...
Feb 22, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 19
A dramatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Dartley Park has sparked outrage among the football community as the use of a ballboy - prohibited under COVID-19 protocol - was instrumental in the winning goal. To add to Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan's woes; Dr. Rachel Webber is taking action against the medical impropriety and mishandling of injured star KFC by Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall and Head of Football Operations Colin Walsh. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate A...
Feb 15, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Ashwood City are in midweek Premier League action against Manchester United. Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan however is at the whim of owners Anaheim Sports Group and is tasked with hosting prospective buyer and potential successor Harvey Simms. With the Sky Sports' cameras awaiting the big game and a glimpse of Harvey; Patrick has a plan... Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Ramône Dale-Cruickshank as Harvey Simms Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Wood...
Feb 08, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 17
