The Offensive

Jul 10 2023 193 ep. 24 mins 2.9k
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An award-winning, critically acclaimed mockumentary podcast that follows fictional Premier League club Ashwood City FC.

'The Thick of it meets Fifa career mode - a must listen for football fans' - The Guardian

'Ultra-sharp satire' - GQ

This podcast is a serial, begin at Episode 1.

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Introducing... BOOM Season Two | Out now

Jul 10 2023 1 mins  
The creators of The Offensive are back with Season Two of their groundbreaking audio drama, BOOM.The first two episodes are out now, with new episodes released every Monday. Search 'BOOM' in your podcast app and subscribe. And if you want to get the whole series straightaway, for the first time ever you can purchase all six episodes ad-free for £6.99 with Acast+ here. Hosted

Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

May 28 2023 42 mins  
Behind the scenes for The Offensive finale.patreon.com/ashwoodcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 188 - The Final Finale: Part 2

May 28 2023 41 mins  
The fate of the club and its staff hang in the balance as 5 years of mismanagement and greed come home to roost.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallJohn Brannoch as Colin WalshJoel Emery as Dan WatsonMatthew Malthouse as Tom BeattieAdditional Voices:Natalie GreenJoel EmeryAdam JarrellEpisode written by:Joel EmeryEdited by:Ada

Episode 187 - The Final Finale: Part 1

May 21 2023 25 mins  
Having been relegated from the Premier League, the season's proceedings come to a close. Including an outstanding Court of Appeal appearance for Sir Patrick Nolan and Ashwood City FC. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallMatthew Malthouse as Tom BeattieAdditional Voices:Harry AttwellLauren IngramKarim KronfliGeorge StillE

Episode 186 - Full Time

May 14 2023 35 mins  
Matchday 38 and just 90 minutes of football remain in the 2022/23 Premier League season as Ashwood City throw everything at survival.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallJohn Brannoch as Colin WalshJoel Emery as Dan WatsonAs themselves:Peter DruryGary LinekerAlan ShearerMicah RichardsJules BreachKate MasonDanny Jamieson E

Episode 185 - Everton v Ashwood City

May 07 2023 25 mins  
It's Matchday 37 in the Premier League and we join Peter Reynolds and Billy Richards for Everton v Ashwood City at Goodison Park.Voices by: Joel EmeryEpisode written by: Joel EmeryExecutive Producer: Joel EmeryWith thanks to:The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholderswww.patreon.com/ashwoodcityWARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners

Episode 184 - Council Culture

Apr 30 2023 24 mins  
Off the back of a 4-0 defeat to Manchester United, Ashwood City need a result on the pitch. Meanwhile, a decision by a local magistrate gives them a result off the pitch. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallJohn Brannoch as Colin WalshMatthew Malthouse as Tom BeattieAdditional Voices:Joel EmeryThomas MitchellsJemma Revel

Episode 183 - Hove is where the Heart is

Apr 23 2023 23 mins  
As the financial cuts deepen, Ashwood City are barely keeping the league form together at the most important stage of the season. Chief-Executive Jess Tate and Chairman Sir Patrick Nolan finally discuss the fallout from administration.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallMatthew Malthouse as Tom BeattieAdditional Voices:Joel E

Episode 182 - All The Manager's Men

Apr 16 2023 30 mins  
In the grips of a brutal CVA, further cuts are made and this time the coaching staff are targeted. Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall looks to offer a beleaguered Dan Watson all the help he can during a wobble in form as Patrick Nolan continues to distance himself from the crisis.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Episode 181 - Risen from the Zoom

Apr 09 2023 20 mins  
Ashwood City travel to The Emirates Stadium on Easter Weekend. Club Chairman Sir Patrick Nolan informs Chris 'Woody' Woodall and Colin Walsh of his Zoom meeting with the local council. Meanwhile, Administrator Tom Beattie has completed his dreaded 'Black Folder'. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallJohn Brannoch as Colin