Handbrake Off - A show about Arsenal

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The 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.

Recent Episodes
  • Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key
    Apr 15, 2024 – 39:17
  • Honours even, all to play for in Munich
    Apr 10, 2024 – 42:26
  • Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display
    Apr 8, 2024 – 50:37
  • Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine
    Apr 4, 2024 – 43:45
  • Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City
    Apr 1, 2024 – 44:08
  • A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?
    Mar 27, 2024 – 35:09
  • Ben(jamin) White, Bayern and Bukayo Saka's sauce
    Mar 20, 2024 – 34:05
  • Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight
    Mar 13, 2024 – 38:38
  • Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal
    Mar 11, 2024 – 42:18
  • Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence
    Mar 7, 2024 – 27:41
  • Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?
    Mar 5, 2024 – 52:02
  • The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability
    Feb 29, 2024 – 41:46
  • Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle
    Feb 26, 2024 – 42:22
  • Inexperience shows in Porto - but it's only half time
    Feb 22, 2024 – 33:09
  • What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?
    Feb 19, 2024 – 36:00
  • This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?
    Feb 15, 2024 – 29:04
  • Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal
    Feb 12, 2024 – 38:40
  • West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again
    Feb 8, 2024 – 27:13
  • Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns
    Feb 5, 2024 – 41:30
  • A make or break last dance with Klopp
    Feb 2, 2024 – 35:25
  • Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration
    Jan 31, 2024 – 39:57
  • Zinchenko exclusive & Forest preview
    Jan 25, 2024 – 45:50
  • Goals from set pieces, goals from open play!?
    Jan 22, 2024 – 36:53
  • Reminiscing of Rosicky, Smith Rowe’s future, Palace preview
    Jan 18, 2024 – 34:56
  • Winter break needed as goal drought continues
    Jan 8, 2024 – 37:10
  • A festive slump to forget, what does Arteta need to change?
    Jan 3, 2024 – 46:32
  • Anfield awaits, can Arsenal make a statement?
    Dec 21, 2023 – 38:48
  • Jesus and Havertz break Brighton curse
    Dec 18, 2023 – 44:16
  • Arteta’s team selection, needless risk or necessary rhythm?
    Dec 13, 2023 – 38:58
  • Frustration at Villa & Invincibles Advent
    Dec 11, 2023 – 51:17
  • 97' reasons to love Declan Rice
    Dec 6, 2023 – 41:24
  • Deja Vu at 2-0, Ødegaard's creativity, Zinchenko's liability
    Dec 4, 2023 – 42:30
  • Lack of fluidity? The front five arrive
    Nov 30, 2023 – 48:06
  • Back on top after Havertz stings Bees
    Nov 27, 2023 – 45:38
  • Brentford build up and Hale End heroes
    Nov 23, 2023 – 42:11
  • Set pieces, solidity and Saliba see Arsenal through
    Nov 13, 2023 – 43:51
  • Wingers night as Martinelli and Saka sink Sevilla
    Nov 9, 2023 – 36:10
  • The VAR dilemma and Arsenal’s statement
    Nov 6, 2023 – 48:45
  • Gunners dealt Hammer blow before trip to Tyneside
    Nov 2, 2023 – 35:04
  • Eddie puts Blades to the sword
    Oct 30, 2023 – 44:29
  • Gabi goals take Arsenal top of Group B
    Oct 25, 2023 – 48:13
  • Declan Rice, magnificent again and again
    Oct 23, 2023 – 42:11
  • The 'unflusterable' Benjamin White
    Oct 18, 2023 – 30:16
  • Controlled emotions and super substitutions
    Oct 9, 2023 – 40:54
  • Lacklustre in Lens, Raya vs Rambo, and Man City preview
    Oct 4, 2023 – 40:17
  • A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark
    Oct 2, 2023 – 34:35
  • One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End
    Sep 28, 2023 – 34:28
  • Derby disappointment as injuries mount
    Sep 25, 2023 – 46:14
  • An emphatic Champions League return, vibes FC, and North London Derby preview
    Sep 21, 2023 – 46:31
  • Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return
    Sep 18, 2023 – 43:04
Recent Reviews
  • Vichel
    Love this show
    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
  • Bwmk
    Brilliant
    Consistently great show.
  • Chonchy Man
    LOVE EVERYTHING … except the music
    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
  • kevreed
    Host is Attrocious
    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.
  • Beethoven2023
    Exactly what I wanted
    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.
  • Estlinska
    Good content, overbearing ads
    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.
  • KLB, JR.
    A bit of
    football chat in between gambling ads.
  • stickykreusen
    Focus on Arsenal’s men’s team
    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?
  • ConfusedPete
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    A must listen for Arsenal fans.
  • GWK
    Stay in the present
    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.
  • Shawn Khalilian
    Host is annoying/unprofessional
    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.
  • #PaulOut
    Simply The Best Arsenal Podcast
    For Arsenal fans, this is thx must listen👍
  • northbanker
    Will be 5* if fix volume levels
    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!
  • Glennilius
    As inconsistent as Arsenal’s defense
    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.
  • rjfadd
    Great Gunners Content!
    Now a must listen for me. Along with Arsecast, this pod provides me with a joyful discussion about The Arsenal. Love it!
  • Nammack
    Best Arsenal Podcast Available
    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!
  • mab-gooner
    Great(mostly)
    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.
  • @arsegonian
    Worst Arsenal podcast out there
    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.
  • mselliek
    Great!
    Love the dynamic between the hosts. Excellent show!
  • besides_
    Yes
    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.
  • fisherville listener
    Wow!
    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
  • Mike_Horner
    GET IN!!!!
    A new podcast and hopefully a new era. Come on Arsenal!!
  • Bertkamp
    My favorite new Arsenal podcast
    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.
  • Jn303
    Instantly becomes a must listen for Gooners.
    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.
  • SaschaD3
    Amy and James carry the show
    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).
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