Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show

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 Apr 2, 2023


 Feb 15, 2023

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 Jul 9, 2020
Interesting insights on Arsenal matches, news & players. Quite funny too.

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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.

Episode Date
Nottingham Forest preview & which old players should come home?
Nov 21, 2024
The Handbrake Off Mailbox
Nov 18, 2024
Is this Arsenal squad as good as we think it is?
Nov 13, 2024
Where does Chelsea draw leave Arsenal's title hopes?
Nov 11, 2024
No Italian Job at the San Siro and a Chelsea preview
Nov 07, 2024
Edu's departure & Newcastle analysis
Nov 04, 2024
The Ethan Nwaneri show
Oct 31, 2024
Learnings post Liverpool & Preston preview
Oct 28, 2024
Job done midweek, all eyes on Sunday
Oct 23, 2024
A bad day at Bournemouth
Oct 20, 2024
Eidevall’s exit & Bournemouth preview
Oct 17, 2024
The Bukayo Saka show
Oct 07, 2024
Havertz brilliant as Arsenal cruise past PSG
Oct 02, 2024
Trossard again as Arsenal leave it late
Sep 30, 2024
Nwaneri runs the show against Bolton
Sep 26, 2024
A hard fought point at Man City as a rivalry grows
Sep 22, 2024
Raya lights up Atalanta draw - next up Man City
Sep 20, 2024
3 points at the Lane, again
Sep 16, 2024
Three more years of Arteta & NLD preview
Sep 12, 2024
2 weeks until Handbrake Live!
Sep 09, 2024
Learnings from Brighton draw & Sterling's arrival
Sep 02, 2024
Mikel Merino, Brighton preview, will Arsenal sign a forward?
Aug 29, 2024
A statement victory at Villa Park
Aug 26, 2024
Transfer latest & Villa preview
Aug 22, 2024
Saka & Havertz shine in perfect start
Aug 19, 2024
24/25 Preview: Hopes, dreams, & expectations
Aug 15, 2024
Set piece FC, Ødegaard magic, do Arsenal need an authentic #9?
Aug 12, 2024
Back at the Emirates & AFC supporters clubs
Aug 08, 2024
U.S tour, Calafiori's arrival, goodbye Smith Rowe
Aug 01, 2024
Handbrake Live returns!
May 30, 2024
89 points & end of season awards
May 20, 2024
The Arsenal take it to the final day
May 16, 2024
One-nil at Old Trafford - Trossard again
May 13, 2024
Squad Audit: where do Arsenal upgrade this summer?
May 08, 2024
Declan Rice, we got him half price
May 06, 2024
Should Arsenal sell Gabriel Jesus?
May 02, 2024
Havertz and Saka shine in absurd north London derby
Apr 29, 2024
Chelsea crushed - the perfect preparation for Spurs
Apr 25, 2024
Top of the table again!
Apr 22, 2024
How do Arsenal get to the next level?
Apr 18, 2024
Villa dent title hopes, how Arsenal respond is key
Apr 15, 2024
Honours even, all to play for in Munich
Apr 10, 2024
Arsenal stay top after superb South Coast display
Apr 08, 2024
Required rotation sees Smith Rowe shine
Apr 04, 2024
Ever-growing maturity and experience nullifies City
Apr 01, 2024
A season defining Sunday, how do Arsenal hurt City?
Mar 27, 2024
Ben(jamin) White, Bayern and Bukayo Saka's sauce
Mar 20, 2024
Raya heroics and Ødegaard magic see Arsenal into last eight
Mar 13, 2024
Kai Havertz the hero in Porto dress rehearsal
Mar 11, 2024
Mikel's multifunctional midfield & durable defence
Mar 07, 2024
Who put the ball in the Sheffield net?
Mar 05, 2024
The evolution of Gabriel Magalhães & tactical variation through adaptability
Feb 29, 2024
Relentless pressing suffocates Newcastle
Feb 26, 2024
Inexperience shows in Porto - but it's only half time
Feb 22, 2024
What on earth did Arsenal do in Dubai?
Feb 19, 2024
This season vs last & should Trossard stay up front?
Feb 15, 2024
Hammers hit for six… boring boring Arsenal
Feb 12, 2024
West Ham away at a pivotal moment, here we go again
Feb 08, 2024
Jorginho masterclass as emotion returns
Feb 05, 2024
A make or break last dance with Klopp
Feb 02, 2024
Arsenal find a way through the Forest frustration
Jan 31, 2024
Zinchenko exclusive & Forest preview
Jan 25, 2024
Goals from set pieces, goals from open play!?
Jan 22, 2024
Reminiscing of Rosicky, Smith Rowe’s future, Palace preview
Jan 18, 2024
Winter break needed as goal drought continues
Jan 08, 2024
A festive slump to forget, what does Arteta need to change?
Jan 03, 2024
Anfield awaits, can Arsenal make a statement?
Dec 21, 2023
Jesus and Havertz break Brighton curse
Dec 18, 2023
Arteta’s team selection, needless risk or necessary rhythm?
Dec 13, 2023
Frustration at Villa & Invincibles Advent
Dec 11, 2023
97' reasons to love Declan Rice
Dec 06, 2023
Deja Vu at 2-0, Ødegaard's creativity, Zinchenko's liability
Dec 04, 2023
Lack of fluidity? The front five arrive
Nov 30, 2023
Back on top after Havertz stings Bees
Nov 27, 2023
Brentford build up and Hale End heroes
Nov 23, 2023
Set pieces, solidity and Saliba see Arsenal through
Nov 13, 2023
Wingers night as Martinelli and Saka sink Sevilla
Nov 09, 2023
The VAR dilemma and Arsenal’s statement
Nov 06, 2023
Gunners dealt Hammer blow before trip to Tyneside
Nov 02, 2023
Eddie puts Blades to the sword
Oct 30, 2023
Gabi goals take Arsenal top of Group B
Oct 25, 2023
Declan Rice, magnificent again and again
Oct 23, 2023
The 'unflusterable' Benjamin White
Oct 18, 2023
Controlled emotions and super substitutions
Oct 09, 2023
Lacklustre in Lens, Raya vs Rambo, and Man City preview
Oct 04, 2023
A stroll on the south coast as Havertz off the mark
Oct 02, 2023
One-nil to the Arsenal, made in Hale End
Sep 28, 2023
Derby disappointment as injuries mount
Sep 25, 2023
An emphatic Champions League return, vibes FC, and North London Derby preview
Sep 21, 2023
Arsenal break Goodison hoodoo ahead of Champions League return
Sep 18, 2023
Can Arsenal end their winless run at Goodison?
Sep 13, 2023
Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy
Sep 07, 2023
96' reasons to love Declan Rice
Sep 04, 2023
Champions League draw, United preview, and deadline day deals
Sep 01, 2023
Two points dropped and lessons in chemistry
Aug 28, 2023
Fulham preview & What does Havertz contribute?
Aug 24, 2023
Rolls-Royce Saliba, Lighthouse Rice
Aug 22, 2023
Options without Timber and Palace preview
Aug 17, 2023
Turnstile Turmoil: New systems on and off the pitch
Aug 14, 2023
Looking ahead to 23/24
Aug 10, 2023
Vieira from the spot again
Aug 07, 2023
Pre-season, David Raya, and Community Shield preview
Aug 03, 2023
Introducing the Daily Football Briefing
Jul 18, 2023
Introducing: Handbrake Off
Jul 08, 2023
Summer Special: Destination Arsenal
Jul 07, 2023
End of season awards featuring best triangle, most Odegaards and most dead parrot moment
May 29, 2023
Arsenal squad audit: Who stays, who goes?
May 25, 2023
No tooting at the Tolly, Win the dog, and emotions
May 22, 2023
Dara Ó Briain: 8 equals 2, sweeter victories, and home at the Emirates
May 18, 2023
Arsenal need to be ruthless on and off the pitch
May 15, 2023
Team spirit, new contracts and looking ahead to Brighton
May 11, 2023
Arsenal exact revenge over Newcastle to keep City in sight
May 08, 2023
Arsenal's leaders step up and steamroll Chelsea
May 03, 2023
Ian Wright x Alan Shearer on Arsenal past and present
May 02, 2023
Do you believe in miracles?
Apr 27, 2023
David Ornstein on Saliba, yet another draw, and Man City preview
Apr 24, 2023
Rallying cries and Saliba rain dances
Apr 17, 2023
Leaving the wolf pack: Flamini and Wrighty on giving back after football
Apr 13, 2023
Anfield draw reaction and learnings
Apr 09, 2023
Liverpool preview, Jack Wilshere, and be more Bukayo
Apr 06, 2023
Arsenal hoover up all the football joy with Leeds win, coping strategies and The Ben White Philosophy
Apr 03, 2023
A big two months for Arsenal Football Club
Mar 30, 2023
Arsenal Q&A on the feels, Mikel Arteta, the squad, and Trukke Trukke
Mar 27, 2023
Loan-ly boys and odes to Ozil
Mar 23, 2023
Arsenal go eight points clear as The Martin Odegaard Collective grooves into gear
Mar 20, 2023
Arsenal out of the Europa League and now have "11 finals to go"
Mar 17, 2023
Arsenal cruise to victory over Fulham as Mikel joins the 100 club
Mar 13, 2023
A Sporting draw and the greatest advert for the Premier League
Mar 10, 2023
Ecstasy at the Emirates and silverware at Selhurst Park
Mar 06, 2023
The inevitability of Bukayo Saka
Mar 02, 2023
The sound of Arsenal
Mar 01, 2023
Arsenal win at Leicester but don't mention the trukke trukke!
Feb 27, 2023
Arsenal's owners from the Super League to now: a look at the Kroenkes
Feb 23, 2023
Arsenal rediscover themselves with poetic win against Villa
Feb 20, 2023
Arsenal lose top spot and now urgently need a result
Feb 16, 2023
Brentford draw reaction, forgetting to draw, and drawing excitement ahead of the Man City match
Feb 13, 2023
Brentford preview and how should all of this feel?
Feb 09, 2023
Arsenal get new manager bounced and experience a dirty feeling as Tottenham win
Feb 06, 2023
Jorginho joins, transfer deadline day, and the hamster wheel of hyperbole
Feb 01, 2023
Accepting Arsenal's FA Cup exit, Martinelli's new contract, and Moises Caicedo: will he, won't he?
Jan 30, 2023
Arteta's impact at Arsenal, profiling Jakub Kiwior, and Man City preview
Jan 26, 2023
Arsenal pass sternest test yet at the Emirates in Eddie time
Jan 23, 2023
The decline of #ArtetaOut, Manchester United preview, and Arsenal's seven nation army
Jan 19, 2023
North London is red as Arsenal do the derby double but Mudryk is blue after Chelsea swoop in on key target
Jan 16, 2023
North London Derby awaits and Arsenal don their paints
Jan 12, 2023
Arsenal move on in the FA Cup but urgent questions remain over the squad depth
Jan 10, 2023
Arsenal spellbound by Newcastle, but Xhaka, Saka, Saliba and Gabriel apply their 'defence against the dark arts'
Jan 05, 2023
Arsenal wipe away 'bogey side' Brighton to go 7 points clear
Jan 02, 2023
Eddie proves he's ready as Arsene returns to Arsenal
Dec 28, 2022
Arsenal's starboy shines at the World Cup & Mudryk 'saga' begins
Dec 20, 2022
Arsenal Christmas No.1, Odegaard's evolution & refuelling for a title challenge
Nov 14, 2022
Arsenal's Carabao Cup convenience & Rob Holding the 'finisher'
Nov 10, 2022
F**king Unbelievable | Arsenal enjoy Sunday stroll at the bridge
Nov 07, 2022
Europa League seen off & Arsenal ready for battle at the Bridge
Nov 04, 2022
Nelson provides Halloween treat for five-star Arsenal
Oct 31, 2022
Arteta & Edu left to ponder January plans after defeat in Eindhoven
Oct 28, 2022
The two halves of Arsenal & don't mess with Ben White
Oct 24, 2022
Arsenal's victories in Europe starring Bukayo and Beth
Oct 21, 2022
One Nil to The Arsenal as Saka provides spark at Elland Road
Oct 17, 2022
Arsenal enjoy Europa exploits & Mik Arteta's Gabis
Oct 14, 2022
Saka and Martinelli steal the show as Gunners blast past Liverpool
Oct 10, 2022
Nketiah shines as spotlight on the Emirates for showdown with Liverpool
Oct 07, 2022
Arsenal 3 Tottenham 1: reaction and redemption
Oct 02, 2022
Paul Davis 'Arsenal And After' & North London Derby preview
Sep 29, 2022
North London Derby preview, a shifting Swiss midfielder, and an all time Arsenal Women 5-a-side
Sep 23, 2022
Nice kick about with the boys aged 15 years and 181 days
Sep 19, 2022
Targeting Jesus, the WSL returns and our favourite 15 minutes
Sep 16, 2022
A disappointing defeat and Dadaism
Sep 05, 2022
Transfer window round up, bye bye Bellerin, and ear defenders at the Emirates
Sep 02, 2022
The classiest 10 in the Premier League, the deep midfield question, and Nicholas Pepe’s Nice
Aug 30, 2022
Transfer update with David Ornstein, Europa League draw reaction, and AAAAA (Ask Adrian Anything About Arsenal)
Aug 26, 2022
Arsenal's weekend: from pitch perfect to perfect pitch
Aug 22, 2022
Is Xhaka right: Should fans be able to go to training?
Aug 18, 2022
Jesus: the "perfect striker for Arteta", "the boy" Martinelli, and Arsenal's Joga Bonito
Aug 15, 2022
"He's a massive tit" Rating the Sven Mislintat signings
Aug 12, 2022
The Saliba Show
Aug 08, 2022
Arsenal’s Lionesses, Palace preview, Terry Neil
Aug 02, 2022
There’ll always be a place at Arsenal that belongs to Maria Petri
Jul 25, 2022
The Arteta Effect
Jul 20, 2022
Jesus opens his Arsenal account, Coach Wilshere, and Inside Hale End
Jul 12, 2022
Olá Jesus, Kanu believe it, and are you standing safely?
Jul 05, 2022
The patron saint of growling
Jun 29, 2022
Norway, numbers, and no new names
Jun 21, 2022
The new Vieira
Jun 17, 2022
The season in 12 words
May 23, 2022
Less of a podcast, more of a support group
May 17, 2022
Massive and crushing disappointment
May 13, 2022
Two: goals for Eddie, contracts signed, and finish in the WSL
May 09, 2022
Pulchritude and fortitude
May 02, 2022
Chaos, stress, and screams
Apr 25, 2022
They didn't think like squirrels
Apr 18, 2022
The Graham Potter Curse
Apr 11, 2022
Arteta's conundrum, football and fashion, and Unai (m)Emer-ies
Apr 05, 2022
Arsenal HOF, Rashford to Arsenal & What Bergkamp Would Cost Today!
Mar 29, 2022
A result to celebrate
Mar 21, 2022
Goldfish memories, fuming at the fixture computer and club identity
Mar 17, 2022
Happy Arsenal, happy Odegaard, happy Emirates
Mar 14, 2022
Into the top four, a song for Saka, and Ray Parlour: 49 undefeated
Mar 07, 2022
Arteta’s bold substitutions, Pepe’s prowess, and faxing in results
Feb 28, 2022
The Fab Four, Gabi’s snuggly blanket, and memories of Madrid magic
Feb 21, 2022
A red card problem, complicated sales, and why we love the Arsenal
Feb 14, 2022
Seventeen cup finals, Sir Wrighty, and Viv's pass
Feb 07, 2022
January transfer wrap: au revoir Auba and a leaner, meaner Arsenal
Feb 01, 2022
The apparition of Olivier Giroud, the resurgence of Heath, and Pierre-Emerick Oboe-meyang
Jan 24, 2022
One day we'll visit the toilet bowl
Jan 17, 2022
Bring back Jack Wilshere
Jan 10, 2022
The Arsenal that makes you feel
Jan 02, 2022
Here we go... Saka, Martinelli, Smith Rowe
Dec 20, 2021
Auba and Arteta, irreplaceable Cazorla, and Vieira’s telescopic leg
Dec 13, 2021
Introducing: In The Boardroom
Dec 10, 2021
The Everton autopsy, craters in the road, and is the season falling apart?
Dec 07, 2021
Man Utd reaction, “Super-Coaches” and Ray Kennedy
Dec 03, 2021
Martinelli's instant impact, Edu unlocked, and let's get seven strikers!
Nov 29, 2021
Thrashing out our regular Anfield thrashing
Nov 22, 2021
The power of the Arsenal, phenomenal Miedema, and free hugs
Nov 15, 2021
BONUS EPISODE! Arsène Wenger: Invincible - an interview with co-director Gabriel Clarke
Nov 10, 2021
Arteta’s century and Wenger’s Invincibles
Nov 08, 2021
The Aaron Ramsdale Show
Nov 01, 2021
Friday Night Likes as Thomas joins the Partey
Oct 25, 2021
Handbrake on, patience running thin, and a Xhaka shaped elephant in the room
Oct 19, 2021
Arsenal's DNA, award winning poetry, and McCabe's monster goals
Oct 11, 2021
Taking a point, Arteta's adaptability, and remembering Rosicky
Oct 04, 2021
Spanking Spurs, iconic Ramsdale, and a ripped off handbrake
Sep 27, 2021
The phlegmatic Yorkshireman
Sep 20, 2021
New-Look Arsenal & Koscielny Hindsight
Sep 13, 2021
Edu's 'Project Youth' & When Will Saka Get A Rest?
Sep 07, 2021
A dark place
Aug 30, 2021
Carling Cup vibes
Aug 23, 2021
We were looking for positives
Aug 16, 2021
Miss Trunchbull vibes
Aug 09, 2021
A continuing psychodrama
Aug 02, 2021
Reasons To Be Cheerful, Reasons To Be Fearful
May 26, 2021
Highbury Highs
May 19, 2021
Arsenal Car Boot Sale
May 12, 2021
OK (Amy) Computer
May 05, 2021
By Eck!
Apr 27, 2021
Nothing Super About It
Apr 20, 2021
All Or Nothing
Apr 14, 2021
Not Disappointed, Just Angry
Apr 09, 2021
Remembering Rocky
Mar 31, 2021
Ode To Joy
Mar 24, 2021
Don't Cry For Me Jermaine Jenas
Mar 16, 2021
When The White Shirt Brings A Red Mist
Mar 11, 2021
Blanking Dennis Bergkamp
Mar 04, 2021
Gradual Construction, Sudden Destruction
Feb 26, 2021
An Interview with Stefan Schwarz
Feb 16, 2021
Edu Scissorhands
Feb 04, 2021
A New MØ for Arsenal
Jan 28, 2021
Göödnight Sweet Prince
Jan 20, 2021
We Are Young, We Are Free
Jan 13, 2021
New Year’s Revolution
Jan 07, 2021
A Year of Arteta
Dec 18, 2020
Can We Just Talk About Music Instead?
Dec 09, 2020
Bonus Episode - The Fans Are Back!
Dec 03, 2020
Broken Canon Crest Klaxon
Dec 01, 2020
Amy Interviews Arsene Wenger
Nov 27, 2020
All We're Saying Is Give Us A Goal
Nov 25, 2020
Kroenke Special!
Nov 20, 2020
Mathieu Flamini Exclusive
Nov 16, 2020
Iain Dowie Scores That
Nov 11, 2020
Walk Like An Egyptian
Nov 03, 2020
Express Yourself!
Oct 27, 2020
Too Clever By Half
Oct 20, 2020
The Arsene Book Review
Oct 15, 2020
Mikel's Transfer Partey
Oct 06, 2020
Mind The Gap
Sep 30, 2020
Come in Number 9
Sep 24, 2020
Arteta Ball
Sep 18, 2020
Unbelievable Belief in Arteta
Sep 10, 2020
And Now You're Gonna Believe Us!
Sep 03, 2020
Bonus Pod: Ornstein on Ozil & Sanllehi
Aug 19, 2020
Happy Endings
Aug 06, 2020
FA Cup Final Preview & Aubameyang's Future At Arsenal
Jul 29, 2020
Not So Sweet Caroline
Jul 22, 2020
Money. That's What He Wants
Jul 16, 2020
Derby Days Are Here Again
Jul 08, 2020
Should They Stay Or Should They Go?
Jul 01, 2020
Rip It Up & Start again
Jun 23, 2020
A Luiz Disasterclass
Jun 19, 2020
Ask us anything & Amy's Wenger Exclusive
Jun 10, 2020
BONUS EPISODE - EPL Countdown
Jun 06, 2020
What Next For Arteta?
Jun 03, 2020
The Unsung Heroes of Arsenal
May 27, 2020
Patrick Vieira Special
May 20, 2020
Michael Thomas Interview
May 13, 2020
Ooh Ooh Tony Adams Special
May 06, 2020
Arsenal's 1st European Trophy
Apr 29, 2020
An interview with David Seaman
Apr 22, 2020
Boring Boring Arsenal
Apr 15, 2020
Favourite Cup Finals
Apr 08, 2020
LAUREN - An exclusive interview
Apr 01, 2020
THIERRY HENRY SPECIAL
Mar 25, 2020
CESC FABREGAS SPECIAL
Mar 19, 2020
Away Days
Mar 10, 2020
The Premier League's only Invincibles
Mar 04, 2020
Arteta's Iron Fist
Feb 25, 2020
Glenn Helder with the Handbrake Off
Feb 19, 2020
DENNIS BERGKAMP SPECIAL
Feb 13, 2020
And the same day Spurs were relegated...
Feb 04, 2020
Herbert Chapman's Staring Eyes
Jan 29, 2020
Teen Spirit
Jan 22, 2020
A foggy night in Scarborough
Jan 14, 2020
The Art of Leadership
Jan 08, 2020
Are we too good to go down?
Dec 31, 2019
Christmas Special
Dec 26, 2019
Pay The Cost To Be The Boss
Dec 17, 2019
The Voice of Doom
Dec 11, 2019
The Return of Captain Underpants
Dec 04, 2019
Bring The Noise
Nov 26, 2019
Handbrake Off - Trailer
Nov 19, 2019