This crew has a wonderful mix of technical insights and emotional experience when discussing all things Arsenal.

I live in the U.S. and became an Arsenal fan a few years ago. Shortly after, I discovered Handbrake Off and it quickly became my favorite podcast. I listen to every episode. Ian, Amy, and all the guests are world class. The pod has given me even greater appreciation for not only Arsenal, but also EPL in general.

there are so many options these days when it comes to arsenal podcasts and analysis, but this one is special. levelheaded, joyful when the going is good, cathartic when it’s bad. thanks handbrake off <3

“INJUSTICE!” … repeating Lance Armstrong as some sort of holier than thou statement on the morality of sport in 2024? give yourselves a break. as a non arsenal, non city fan y’all are unlistenable. get it done on the pitch or stop moaning.

My number 1 go to show. Big fan Adrain. I thoroughly enjoy all the analysis and laugh. Job well done. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedules to put on a podcast. Cheers

Consistently great show.

Im giving you 5 BUT PLEASE bring back the old music It was straight Dennis the Menace, Grange Hill, Jack Wilshere on the open-top bus… Not into the new jazzy elevator jingle

Would be 10/10 podcast if not for Ian. He claims to be a comedian, though he always laughs at his own cliches and awful jokes. Starts podcast off with a song, which is presumably to just fill time. Not sure why his employers do not fire him, b/c the other members of the podcast are brilliant and would exponentially improve the episodes if it were only them. Could you imagine a podcast with Amy Lawrence, James McNicholas, Lee Dixon? It would truly rival Arsecast and Arsenal Vision. But instead as is it’s a last resort since you are forced to listen to that absolute hack.

A feel good, insightful, and joyful part of my week. If you’re looking for a more positive gooner experience compared to the aggressive negativity that is easily found, you will find no better Arsenal pod. They are there for the highs and the lows. A great addition to incorporate in your week.

You can get content that is just as good with less banter and way less ads for free. This is a podcast. 4-5 straight ads is too much.

football chat in between gambling ads.

I periodically enjoy watching women’s football, but not interested in a podcast for it. When you take experts on Arsenal have have them write/talk about the women’s team, it is an opportunity cost for Arsenal content (if they work 40 hours/week and 8 is spent on women’s football that is 20% less content). It is almost a certainty that if the athletic started a women’s podcast, it would have almost no subscriptions so why spend meaningful portions of one ostensively produced for fans of the men’s team to the women’s depriving us of additional analysis and insight?

A must listen for Arsenal fans.

The analysis is good and the presenters are generally insightful, when discussing what is happening to Arsenal current day. But too much time is spent on reliving the Wenger years, 10-20 years ago, that were fun for the attacking play, but ultimately didn’t deliver the results we expected.

James and Amy are great as always, but I really wish they would change the host (Ian) to someone else. He is annoying, negative, and just not very knowledgeable about Arsenal. On the latest show, he admitted to not even having watched game… how are you the host of the huge publication’s Arsenal podcast and can’t even be bothered to watch the games to know what are you are talking about? Unprofessional.

For Arsenal fans, this is thx must listen👍

I REALLY like this pod. I’ve listened to Amy, Lee & James for a long time... love them all. And pretty quickly I’ll be adding Ian to this category. REALLY excellent discussions. But PLEASE get someone to fix the audio levels!!! They vary massively between speakers, even within the same speaker. Listening with earbuds is hazardous when you crank it up ro hear Amy and then your ears get blown out when Ian chimes in. And tonite’s closing with James was completely inaudible because “Last Christmas” was playing way too loud over his words. Fix the levels and this is a 5* show!

Lee Dixon & Ian Stone moan too much. Following football is a pointless hobby - why not make it fun and enjoyable. Amy and james get the tone right. Great guests and inside knowledge.

Now a must listen for me. Along with Arsecast, this pod provides me with a joyful discussion about The Arsenal. Love it!

I’ve been following Ian Stone and this shows producer Tayo Papoola since their days of recording the “It’s Up For Grabs Now,” Podcast, as well as “The Tuesday Club,” Podcast. Both men are extraordinarily talented, well spoken and long time die-hard Arsenal fans through and through. I really enjoy Ian’s insightful take on all things Arsenal past and present. Amy Lawrence is an exceptional and experienced sport journalist who brings wonderful anecdotes and memories of the club to the table. Lee Dixon is an absolute Arsenal legend and it’s a treat to hear his perspective from a players point of view, who played through one of the clubs most successful periods on the pitch. I hope we are blessed with an appearance by one Alan Davies at some point, as well as El Presidente himself. UP THE ARSENAL!

James(gunnerblog) is awesome, just hope this podcast doesn’t steal him away from arsecast where he is fantastic. Amy is good too. The host is slightly annoying though, there is so much friction and passive aggression between him and Lee Dixon, wow.

I like James and Amy and listen to the Arsecast. But Ian Stone makes this thing unlistenable. He also walks the line on racism referring to “ the wrong black player being sent off. “ Would be 1000% better just listening to James and Amy with a rotating guest.

Love the dynamic between the hosts. Excellent show!

Stoney and Tayo are back! Too long gents! And who better to bring in than Amy Lawrence and Gunnerblog. Loving it already and quite sure we’ll all be reflecting soon in our best Sol voice: The banter was just lovely.

Finally another dedicated Arsenal pod with knowledge, insight and empathy. And especially devoid of cliches. Amy is always a breath of fresh air, now combined with James! Thank you

A new podcast and hopefully a new era. Come on Arsenal!!

Absolute quality. Most football punditry is a word salad of sports cliches and hot air. Amy and James are clearly passionate with matching football IQs. Listening to Lee Dixon, a bonafide legend, is a joy. His own football intelligence and insider knowledge of the club makes for a great listening experience for every Arsenal fan. I almost spit out my coffee at his elevator comment. He's the best. Can't wait for the next episode.

Any forum that gives voice to Amy Lawrence gets my attention. Add the insights of a player like hues Lee Dixon and Gunnerblog: incredible passion and insight from professionals who are Arsenal through and through.

Amy and James are absolute quality and it is clear how much they know about the club and it’s so interesting to listen to them talk to each other. The host is terrible, nothing but clique and unoriginal comments (Santi is good, Arsenal have never had a decent defender, Jose should’ve been coach).