Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

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Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

FromThe Offensive

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43 minutes

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May 29, 2023

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

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May 29, 2023

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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' - GQThis podcast is a serial, begin at Episode 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 001: Transfer Deadline Day: Join Ashwood City FC on deadline day as the club's lack of spending during the window sparks an internal crisis. After manager Dan Watson appears on national radio to air his frustrations regarding a quiet transfer window, club Chief-Executive Pat... by The Offensive
22 min listen
Episode 019: El Crapico: It's time for the FA Cup Third Round and The Kent Derby. Off the back of an encouraging run under new manager Rod Meadows the Ashwood City bus is stopped in its tracks outside Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham as the local crowds block its approac... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 013: Battle of the Bastards: As Ashwood City combat a supporter protest during a game where both home and away fans have been banned; Woody is entering his third week of suspension, and is looking to make a comeback.Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Paul... by The Offensive
22 min listen
Episode 004: The Last Supper: On the eve of their game at Crystal Palace; Patrick, Woody and Dan have met for dinner in London. As the night progresses Dan becomes increasingly frustrated that his expected dinner guest in Roy Hodgson is yet to show.Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 002: The Biter from the Balkans: Ashwood get their season underway at Vicarage Road as some serious foul play from their Croatian midfielder leaves Head of Communications Jess Tate clearing up the mess.  Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAd... by The Offensive
20 min listen
Episode 007: Big Sam and Fries: Ashwood are moments away from hiring Big Sam as the ownership throw a last minute obstacle in their way. Meanwhile, as Liam Brightwell looks to take charge of his second game as caretaker manager, a disastrous Ashwood City tweet dismisses him from the ... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 015: Good Klopp Bad Klopp: As Ashwood prepare for the visit of Liverpool, Patrick is infuriated following derogatory comments about Ashwood from Jurgen Klopp and various analysts within the mainstream media. In an effort to enact revenge and give Ashwood the upper hand in the ga... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 024: A Domestic Coup: Gary Briggs, the newly appointed Ashwood City Chief Operating Officer is finalising his contract along with Alex Morrison, a Marketing Director, as the club add key additions to their office staff. The new arrivals however; struggle to fit in with club... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 003: The Prince of Harkness: In their first home game of the season, Ashwood City play host to Brighton as stadium developments cause havoc. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess TateAdam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallAdditional voices:Om... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 008: Out of Office: Following yet another defeat, this time at the hands of Chelsea; Ashwood City FC face action in the form of a last-minute supporter protest. With the club image in tatters, Jess is tasked with disrupting the protest and buying Ashwood some time - yet s... by The Offensive
24 min listen
Episode 012: Snakes on a Train: As the scandal deepens and FA investigations continue, Head of Ethics: Benedict Rice, along with Chief Executive Patrick Nolan and the Vice Head of Football Operations Nick Bernardi have accompanied the playing staff aboard the train to Newcastle, as a... by The Offensive
23 min listen
Episode 017: The Transfer Committee: With the transfer window opening in just over two weeks and with a new Head Coach lined up to replace the struggling Felix Grosjean; Ashwood are conducting their annual transfer committee. Amidst the chaotic player recruitment and research, Patrick is ... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 005: Long Live The King: Following a huge result for Ashwood, Dan Watson's comments in a post-match interview leave reverberations around the club as Patrick, Jess and Woody attempt to curtail the lofty ambitions of their manager.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Do... by The Offensive
27 min listen
Episode 029: Singing in the Rain: With enormous pressure mounting on the club, Patrick has seen an opportunity to win over the support of the ownership by adapting Head Coach Rod Meadows negative tactics. Leading the playing-style negotiations is Chris 'Woody' Woodall; as the... by The Offensive
31 min listen
Episode 006: Howe to Cheat Death: As Ashwood City failed to recruit a new manager during the international break they face Bournemouth with former under 23s coach Liam Brightwell as caretaker manager. Following the match Patrick is detained in Eddie Howe's office after a death thr... by The Offensive
20 min listen
Episode 022: Deadline Day: The Ivan Lloyd deal is in its final moments and the Ashwood City hierarchy contend with the unexpected appearance of Liverpool midfielder Harry Weaver in their staff car park.Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan  Helena Doughty as Jess T... by The Offensive
20 min listen
Episode 011: Boats on a Scandal: During the height of the media storm following The Portsmouth Matter, Ashwood face Cardiff City on the pitch and an FA investigation off it, courtesy of the new Ashwood City Director of Ethics; Benedict Rice. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHe... by The Offensive
23 min listen
Episode 026: An Englishman, An Irishman and A Scotsman: An Englishman, An Irishman and A Scotsman walk into a Barcelona training camp... Ashwood City send Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall to convince club hot prospect Javier Cabello to return to England and fulfill his schoolboy contract.... by The Offensive
22 min listen
Episode 018: The Christmas Special One: MERRY CHRISTMAS The Offensive will return on Monday 7th January with an FA Cup special.Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess Tate  Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' WoodallRhys Tees as Hutch Lewis... by The Offensive
41 min listen
Episode 027: From Borussia With Love: Ashwood City are looking to entertain various potential corporate clients and sponsors for next season; permitting Premier League survival. As the club look to send staff on various networking trips - Jess and Woody have made their own personal excursi... by The Offensive
22 min listen
Episode 028: The Ides of March: Patrick offers his conditions to withdraw as Chairman and return as Chief-Executive under Hutch's ownership. With the board refusing his offer, Patrick looks to take vengeance on their upcoming home fixture against Newcastle.Paul Waggott as Pat... by The Offensive
26 min listen
Episode 009: The French Connection: Patrick and Woody are en route to Marseille to obtain the services of Head Coach Felix Grosjean, but a stumbling block is put in their place as the Marseille Chief-Executive is having second thoughts. Jess is tasked with keeping Chinese betting corpora... by The Offensive
22 min listen
Episode 037 - Gel Hath No Fury: Ashwood kick off their season away to Burnley and immediately face consequences from the result. With weeks of excessive spending behind him; Patrick is desperate to fix any squad issues before the next matchday. Paul Waggott as Patrick Nol... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 014: Board Games: Another defeat - this time away to relegation candidates Huddersfield Town, leaves Ashwood in the bottom three for the first time this season. The ownership begin to have mixed feelings about their Head Coach Felix Grosjean; leaving Patrick, Jess and W... by The Offensive
24 min listen
Episode 035 - Finale: Part 2: The game is underway. The only thing standing between Ashwood City and Europa League football is Fulham FC. Woody is still nowhere to be seen as the tentative first half draws to a close.Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan  Helena Dou... by The Offensive
24 min listen
Episode 020: Staff Announcement: Back-to-back wins have put Ashwood into 14th and now they face the prospect of Crystal Palace at home. Pre-match, Ashwood are looking to announce a major new signing and have hired a specialist events company for the announcement.Helena Doughty as J... by The Offensive
23 min listen
Episode 016: I'm A Chief Exec... Get Me Out of Here: As Ashwood are drawn against Kent rivals Gillingham in the FA Cup third round; Patrick has gone AWOL from the club as he attempts to close in on his purchase of the Ashwood City shares. Paul Waggott as Patrick NolanHelena Doughty as Jess Ta... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 010: Lost in Translation: Ashwood City travel to Burnley after a disastrous and perplexing opening press conference for the new Head Coach; Felix Grosjean. The match takes a turn for the worse after a bust-up in the tunnel between Felix and Burnley manager Sean Dyche. Ashwood... by The Offensive
21 min listen
Episode 034 - Finale: Part 1: The takeover is under threat with an unexpected victory at Leicester City. With other league results in their favour, Ashwood find themselves in 7th and currently qualifying for the UEFA Europa League; which would cancel the sale due to the current own... by The Offensive
25 min listen
Episode 023: You Can't Win Anything With Kids: Ashwood City have gone viral thanks to a racially motivated incident in a local McDonald's. Jess has arranged a trip to the Ashwood Children's Hospital to provide some much needed PR and connection with the young fanbase. In an effort to spre... by The Offensive
24 min listen

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Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

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Titles in the series (100)

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