Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 233 ratingsThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a 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
Carling Cup vibes
August 23, 2021 11:16 - 46 minutesJoin Ian Stone, Amy Lawrence, and James McNicholas for a round up from Arsenal's loss to Chelsea at the weekend. We look for the positives, ask where the deficiencies were, and do not touch the "Arteta out" question. Plus emotions on a return to the Emirates with friends and family, goalkeeper competition, and the importance of the upcoming Carabao Cup game against West Brom. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Back to the Emirates (01.30) PART 2 - Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (06.00) PART 3a - West Brom Wednesd...
We were looking for positives
August 16, 2021 11:02 - 41 minutesThe opening week of the season could have gone, well, a lot better. But misery loves company so Ian Stone, Art de Roché and James McNicholas are here to provide that for you. This week, which defender has the turning circle of a ship in a harbour? Who's just staring into nothingness? And why was Torreira at a theme park? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Oblivion (01.30) PART 2 - Brentford 2-0 Arsenal (05.00) PART 3 - Transfers (26.00) Get yourself an Athletic subscription with 30% off here Learn mor...
Miss Trunchbull vibes
August 09, 2021 11:25 - 46 minutesJoin Ian Stone, James McNicholas, and Art de Roché for a season preview as we gear up and set our expectations for Arsenal in 2021/22. There's still plenty of business to be done but what's our priority is an attacking midfielder or should a number two be number one? Who's been good in preseason? And what would be Thierry Henry's Olympic sport? All that and much more RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Gold! (01.30) PART 2a - Spurs 1-0 Arsenal (02.00) PART 2b - Transfers (15.00) PART 3a - Brentford v Ar...
A continuing psychodrama
August 02, 2021 11:41 - 47 minutesWe're back and releasing the handbrake slowly on a brand new season. It's Ian Stone, Adrian Clarke, and Art de Roché with you for a look at the pre season games so far, thoughts on the new shirts, and the All or Nothing doc that's heading north to the Emirates. All that plus we run our eye over the latest recruits, those that are staying put, and have a song too. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - All or Nothing (01.30) PART 2a - Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal (09.00) PART 2b - Movers (14.00) PART 3 - Shirts (30....
Reasons To Be Cheerful, Reasons To Be Fearful
May 26, 2021 11:16 - 1 hourIn the last podcast of the season, Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to agree never to speak of this year again. Before that, we search long and hard for the diamonds in the dirt: Saka and ESR, Laca taking the knee, Tierney taking on the snow in shirt sleeves… We also look forward to next season before signing off with a three song jukebox and an extended appreciation of Steve Bould. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Highbury Highs
May 19, 2021 10:42 - 57 minutesThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence and broadcaster Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone for this week's show. It's 15 years since the club left Highbury and the panel examine it's effect on the club, and the impact on the Arsenal of today. Luiz, Saliba and Arteta's tactics go under the microscope, and Kolo Toure is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arsenal Car Boot Sale
May 12, 2021 09:59 - 58 minutesAmy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to peer through the crystal ball at what Arsenal’s future looks like for the squad, in boardroom, and of course for the manager himself. After Willian’s wonder-strike it’s inevitable that the name John Jensen would come up somewhere this week, and If you’ve been wondering where Alex Song is now, or how Amy saved him once from the wrath of Islington’s parking attendants, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
OK (Amy) Computer
May 05, 2021 12:05 - 56 minutesAmy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to vent about Villareal, wonder what's next for Joe Willock and reveal the genesis of the chant "1-0 To The Arsenal". Both Amy and James' favourite cup finals happened on this day (in different years) so our writers from The Athletic are put through their paces in a fiendish quiz on the cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By Eck!
April 27, 2021 18:39 - 1 hourAmy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to sing about the protests, dance on the grave of the European Super League, and pray at the Avenell Road altar for a positive result against Villarreal. There's football talk too - another graduate of Hale End FC - Folarin Balogun's new contract, Thomas Partey's shooting, a moment for Thierry Henry,.. plus the Random Arse Generator is here to remind you that Paul Merson was *really good* at football once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Nothing Super About It
April 20, 2021 17:59 - 1 hourAmy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Adrian Clarke to discuss a very strange week in football. The Athletic's Adam Crafton jumps on the podcast to explain the European Super League, and what it might mean for Arsenal. There’s proper football talk too! That purple patch in Prague, Xhaka’s hybrid role, the 'unplayable' Hale End heroes Saka and ESR, and the gang wonder whether it’s Pepe’s time to shine. Plus...“The Romford Pele” Ray Parlour comes out of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more ...
All Or Nothing
April 14, 2021 12:45 - 57 minutesAmy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas and Ian Stone are looking ahead to (but not looking forward to) Arsenal’s crucial Europa League tie. The team reminisce about tense European cup ties of old, ponder the Auba issue, assess Arteta’s man management and shudder at what Arsenal’s plan C, D or E options might be this summer. Eduardo gets his turn out of the Random Arse Generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not Disappointed, Just Angry
April 09, 2021 17:55 - 1 hourIan Stone is joined by James McNicholas, Art De Roche (eventually) and late substitute Tayo Popoola to discuss Arsenal’s Europa League tie against Slavia Prague. There’s much talk about trusting the process, Cedric’s right foot, Laca’s two left feet, Arsenal the sleeping giant, and just how well we’d do if we got to the Champions League anyway. The wizard Kanu gets his turn on the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Rocky
March 31, 2021 08:02 - 48 minutesArsenal legend Rocky Rocastle is the focus of this week's podcast, on the anniversary of his untimely passing. Friend and former team-mate Kevin Campbell joins Ian Stone, Nick Callow and The Athletic's Amy Lawrence to reflect on the man as much as the player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ode To Joy
March 24, 2021 20:36 - 55 minutesAn attacking line up of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché bounce back from three goals down to deliver an Ode to Martin Ødegaard, some sweet Chambers music, and much much more. Plus there's a love letter to Santi Cazorla on this week's Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Cry For Me Jermaine Jenas
March 16, 2021 09:35 - 56 minutesIt's a very happy podcast this week as The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art de Roche join Ian Stone to celebrate a North London Derby victory at The Emirates. There's talk of match day superstitions, late arrivals, Ian Wright and Neil Diamond, and of course, so many tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When The White Shirt Brings A Red Mist
March 11, 2021 01:38 - 1 hourIt's the North London Derby this weekend, and The Athletic's Arsenal writers Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone and Lee Dixon to reminisce over memorable derby moments...From Liam Brady, to Kanu, to that time Lee Dixon was pinned to the wall by his own players. Ian Stone's Mourinho fetish gets a mention, Lee Dixon tries to actually win the "Lee Dixon 90s Quiz", and 'Nutty' Nigel Winterburn comes out of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Blanking Dennis Bergkamp
March 04, 2021 10:27 - 1 hourThe Ahletic's Amy Lawrence and host Ian Stone are joined by Adrian Clarke and Nick Callow to discuss how Mikel Arteta is making the best of the whole squad in this most challenging of seasons. Favourite football shows on TV are chosen, a Dennis Bergkamp love in is the focus of this week’s Random Arsenal Generator, and Adrian Clarke remembers the time he actually passed on a party invitation from "The Iceman". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gradual Construction, Sudden Destruction
February 26, 2021 17:45 - 57 minutesAmy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s late late show against Benfica - including the wonder of Saka and the return of the Auba we all love. Laurent Koscielny pops out of the Random Arse Generator, favourite late European goals are discussed, and Arteta’s North London Derby Dilemma is chewed over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Interview with Stefan Schwarz
February 16, 2021 15:12 - 59 minutesThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence joins Ian Stone and Nick Callow to interview former Arsenal and Benfica midfielder Stefan Schwarz, ahead of the Europa League tie this week. Art De Roche joins the gang to discuss Hector Bellerin, and Tomas Rosicky is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edu Scissorhands
February 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone discuss the pruning of Arsenal's squad, the value of patience, and an excellent 44 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A diminutive Russian is thrown into the Random Arse Generator, and the panel ask which Arsenal player did you judge too soon? SPECIAL OFFER! Right now you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special price. Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features from the very best football writers around, as well as ad-f...
A New MØ for Arsenal
January 28, 2021 11:40 - 1 hourThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s transfer strategy. How does it work? Who’s the team behind it? And how have things changed post Arsene Wenger? Norwegian journalist Knut Espen Sveagaarden gives us the inside track on new loan signing Martin Østergaard, the gang choose the favourite Arsenal Nordic moments, and a Dutchman is the subject of the Random Arse Generator. SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER! Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic fo...
Göödnight Sweet Prince
January 20, 2021 11:55 - 1 hourThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence & James McNicholas join Ian Stone to reminisce over their favourite Mesut moments, whilst breathing a sigh of relief that the saga is now over. There is praise for Partey, more joy over Arsenal’s Bright Young Things, and the time Lee Dixon was mistaken for Glen Hoddle on a Korean style game show. PLUS...the Random Arse Generator makes a triumphant return, for it’s second week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Are Young, We Are Free
January 13, 2021 12:10 - 1 hourIan Stone is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James Mcnicholas, Art De Roche and club legend Lee Dixon to discuss Arsenal’s continuing good form, and ask themselves “What should our squad look like?” There’s also time to discuss Mesut Ozil. Plus there’s messages from the mailbag, the Lee Dixon 90’s quiz, and a tentative attempt at a new game called Random Arsenal Generator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Year’s Revolution
January 07, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutesA front three of The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roche join Ian Stone to enjoy Arsenal’s Christmas revival, as new hope springs eternal at the Emirates. The gang look ahead to the FA cup 3rd round, and discuss a classic against Newcastle from yesteryear. Plus the best of the articles from The Athletic’s Arsenal writers SPECIAL JANUARY OFFER! Throughout January you can subscribe to The Athletic for a special discounted price. Enjoy great analysis and in-depth features...
A Year of Arteta
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThe Athletic writers Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas and Art De Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the results of The Athletic poll of Arsenal fans, after a year with Mikel Arteta in charge. The gang also discuss the unremitting pain of Sunday nights, and Ian finds himself Whammed Out at The Emirates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can We Just Talk About Music Instead?
December 09, 2020 14:15 - 56 minutesThe Athletic writers Amy Lawrence and Michael Cox join Ian Stone and former Arsenal right back Lee Dixon to reluctantly discuss the Spurs’ result. Lee Dixon offers a solution to Hector Bellerin’s foul throw problem, Amy reports from Emirates as the fans return, and Michael has a good reason for suggestion U2 as the closing song, SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER! Right now if YOU subscribe to The Athletic you can give another subscription as a gift for FREE. It’s the perfect present for any football fa...
Bonus Episode - The Fans Are Back!
December 03, 2020 22:35 - 16 minutesThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence hosts a special edition of the Handbrake Off podcast as fans return to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since March. Amy brings you her match day experience as a fan, and shares the much-missed sounds of live football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broken Canon Crest Klaxon
December 01, 2020 18:05 - 43 minutesThe Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to wonder aloud at the latest poor performance from Arsenal. They decide on a scale of 1 (Silvestre) to 10 (Henry) how much they are looking forward to the North London Derby, and whether our midfield will ever play a forward pass again. Plus the best of the week's writing in the Athletic is discussed, as well as Amy's recent interview with Arsene Wenger, and David Ornstein's chat with Freddie Ljunberg SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY OFFER...
Amy Interviews Arsene Wenger
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutesIn this special edition of Handbrake Off, The Athletic's Amy Lawrence speaks with Arsene Wenger. They discuss a wide range of subjects, including dealing with stress as a manager, the reasons why some players cannot fulfil their potential, and the importance of VAR in protecting footballers. He discusses Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby, explaining how the physicality of the Premier League cost them their careers at the top level. Amy asks him about some of his other former players who have now t...
All We're Saying Is Give Us A Goal
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutesIan 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
Kroenke Special!
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutesIn 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 Kroe...
Mathieu Flamini Exclusive
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutesThe 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 choi...
Iain Dowie Scores That
November 11, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutesIan 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
Walk Like An Egyptian
November 03, 2020 17:30 - 53 minutesThe 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 w...
Express Yourself!
October 27, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutesThe 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 wee...
Too Clever By Half
October 20, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutesThe 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 a...
The Arsene Book Review
October 15, 2020 11:30 - 51 minutesThe 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
Mikel's Transfer Partey
October 06, 2020 15:15 - 44 minutesThe 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 lim...
Mind The Gap
September 30, 2020 10:03 - 43 minutesThe 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 se...
Come in Number 9
September 24, 2020 15:30 - 48 minutesFor 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
Arteta Ball
September 18, 2020 14:27 - 46 minutesRight 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
Unbelievable Belief in Arteta
September 10, 2020 11:33 - 56 minutesTo 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
And Now You're Gonna Believe Us!
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe 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
Bonus Pod: Ornstein on Ozil & Sanllehi
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutesRight 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
Happy Endings
August 06, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutesYou 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
FA Cup Final Preview & Aubameyang's Future At Arsenal
July 29, 2020 16:15 - 50 minutesYou 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
Not So Sweet Caroline
July 22, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutesTry 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
Money. That's What He Wants
July 16, 2020 16:30 - 52 minutesRight 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
Derby Days Are Here Again
July 08, 2020 18:14 - 52 minutesRight 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
Should They Stay Or Should They Go?
July 01, 2020 11:17 - 57 minutesRight 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