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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

The Athletic
Arsenal
Liverpool
Premier League
Mikel Arteta
Crystal Palace
Martin Ødegaard
Gabriel Jesus
Champions League
Emile Smith Rowe
Nottingham Forest
Kai Havertz
Arsenal Football Club
Declan Rice
Brighton
FA Cup
Jorginho
Arsenal FC
Thomas Rosicky
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Aston Villa

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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Latest Episodes

Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates stadium on Tuesday. 

The panel reflect on the arrival of springtime Eze with his rocket of a strike, his improved defensive work, the ... more

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton at Emirates stadium on Saturday. 

The panel reflect on Max Dowman’s magic moment, whether it could be pivotal in the title race, what it means to the Dowman f... more

Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw away to Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The panel reflect on the players potentially being inhibited to improvise, concerns that the attack hasn’t clicked a... more

Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 win away to Mansfield in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The panel reflect on Max Dowman’s eye catching display and whether he can be a serious option from the bench, Marli Salmon’s confi... more

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Recent Guests

James McNicholas
Gunnerblog, Arsenal writer
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Episode: The horseshoe of doom
Amy Lawrence
A journalist for The Athletic, reporting from Bilbao
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Episode: Super subs star in Bilbao
Mikel Arteta
Manager of Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal FC
Episode: Amy meets Arteta & Man United preview
Tom Williams
Football journalist and French football specialist
Episode: The PSG Preview
David Ornstein
Football journalist and The Athletic's Arsenal correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Andrea Berta: Who is Arsenal's incoming sporting director?
Martin Keown
Former professional footballer and commentator
TNT Sports
Episode: More Old Trafford misery & Keown drops in
Charlotte Harpur
The Athletic's journalist covering women's football
The Athletic
Episode: Eidevall’s exit & Bournemouth preview
Art de Roche
Reporter covering Arsenal Women's team
THEATHLETIC
Episode: Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City
Chris Sutton
Former footballer and pundit
Episode: West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again

Hosts

Ian Stone
Host of Handbrake Off; known for humor and Arsenal-focused insight
Amy Lawrence
Co-host; field correspondent and experienced Arsenal analyst
Adrian Clarke
Co-host/analyst; former Arsenal player reference, tactical insight

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • City Hate Listener here

    If City are a nothing club, what does that make your manager?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mayorofcasterbridge
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show!

    Long time listener. Really enjoy hearing different perspectives. Go gooners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmlpug
    United States2 months ago
  • Gooner Down Under

    I listen in from Canberra, Australia every week and by far the best Arsenal pod out there.

    I emigrated in 2012, watch the games at stupid times of the day now and miss going to The Arsenal but appreciate the pod and all the excellent people that work and comment on it. Keep up the great work and thank you for keeping this Londoner in touch with his roots.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig W 74
    Australia3 months ago
  • Best Arsenal podcast

    Each of the contributors bring different perspectives, it’s always a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wallp68
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Ruined by gambling ads

    An otherwise decent podcast ruined by wall-to-wall gambling ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bus Stop Ratbag
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate deep tactical insights paired with relatable banter and stories
Positive reception of diverse viewpoints and chemistry among regular hosts
Some criticism focuses on advertising and occasional filler content

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#15
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#222
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#45
United Kingdom/Sports
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#191
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#16
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#18
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Talking Points

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What a difference a week makes
Q: Do you think this was Michael Arteta in some way taking the handbrake off a little bit?
Art believes that Mikel is more focused on maintaining momentum with individual partnerships that are working well rather than making significant tactical changes.
Were Arsenal brave enough against Liverpool?
Q: Are you guys naturally pessimistic or optimistic?
Hosts share their perspectives; Ian identifies as a pessimist while Adrian and Art lean towards optimism, judging by performance.
Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag
Q: If all the players who are injured come back fit after the international break, who would you have starting and who's on the bench against Tottenham?
Trossard seems to be the player in form, so he would keep his place. However, Kai Havertz and Victor Gyokeres would share games moving forward.
Arsenal’s improved disciplinary record & mailbag
Q: How do you think the season would have transpired so far given Havertz injury if we'd signed Sesko instead of Gyokeres?
It's difficult to predict the impact a player would have on the team, but Gyokeres has helped towards the goal this season.
Dream Arsenal 5-a-side team & who’s been the standout summer signing?
Q: Who's been our best signing so far this summer?
Amy mentioned that there are a lot of contenders, but she finds Zubimendi to be interesting given his significant involvement and potential adaptation.

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The show offers Arsenal-focused analysis with a steady rotation of on-air voices, delivering both tactical breakdowns and fan-centered banter. Across episodes, listeners hear thoughtful perspectives on matches, transfers, contracts, and even coverage of the women's team, complemented by personal anecdotes and listener stories. A standout feature is the blend of expert insight from long-time contributors with accessible, humorous conversation, creating a communal feel for a global fanbase. Noteworthy is the consistent panel chemistry and willingness to tackle both strategic and emotional aspects of following Arsenal, making it appealing to listeners who want depth plus personality.

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2. Amy Lawrence
3. Mikel Arteta
4. Tom Williams
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6. Martin Keown
7. Charlotte Harpur
8. Art de Roche

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