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The Offensive

The Offensive

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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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The Offensive - Episode 146 - Force Mature
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04/11/22 • 20 min

Ashwood City have rediscovered their form at the right time in the season. Next up, fellow sanctioned Premier League side Chelsea FC.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate


Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Joel Emery

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised. The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 131 - Live by the Fraud, Die by the Fraud
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11/29/21 • 20 min

Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan has secured a massive sponsorship deal with a cryptocurrency marketplace that even involves an unprecedented £200m stadium naming-rights deal.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate

Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 137 - Deadline Day: Part 2
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01/31/22 • 22 min

Deadline day has arrived and Chief Executive Patrick Nolan is chasing the highly controversial offer from Real Madrid for star forward Kevin; much to the dismay of Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Joel Emery


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 178 - Stranger than Fantasy
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03/13/23 • 21 min

As the football world reacts to the BBC's treatment of Gary Lineker, Ashwood City have a social media issue of their own


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Joel Emery as Dan Watson

Luke Stevenson as Gareth McAskill


Additional Voices:

Joel Emery

Adam Jarrell


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 069 - Broom With a View
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02/27/20 • 27 min

Ashwood City are in Basel, Switzerland for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 tie. In addition to already trailing 1-0 on aggregate, the side now have to deal with club captain Kieran Broom walking out on the team prior to kick-off.


Allon Sylvain as Eric van Smit

Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr Rachel Webber

Adam Jarrell as Kieran Broom

Esmonde Cole as Howard Jagger

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton


Additional Voices:

Nalan Burgess

Joel Emery


Casting Director:

Kirsty Gillmore

Directed by:

Joel Emery

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Joel Emery & Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.

This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.

Listener discretion is advised.

The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 124 - See a Man About a Dog
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09/27/21 • 21 min

As Ashwood City's form improves, Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall secures a new First Team Coach to work under Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Ant McGinley as David Hall

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 125 - Driving Miss Diesel
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10/04/21 • 27 min

Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan and Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall join one another on the road for back-to-back Premier League away games at Leeds United and Watford.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 170 - Woody's Roundup
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01/16/23 • 21 min

Ashwood City Chief Executive Chris 'Woody' Woodall goes back to his roots on a scouting mission to recruit an up-and-coming player for the January transfer window.


All voices by Adam Jarrell


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 139 - Fool's Gold
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02/14/22 • 25 min

Chief Executive Patrick Nolan is working closely with Amazon Prime Video to ensure that the next season of 'All or Nothing' covers Ashwood City Football Club.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Nalan Burgess as Nina Bradshaw

Allon Sylvain as Eric van Smit


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Joel Emery


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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The Offensive - Episode 132 - Fools and Regulations
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12/06/21 • 20 min

Amidst speculation of an incoming independent regulator, the Premier League summons its cohorts to launch a media offensive and counter the argument.


Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate

Alex Marshall as Will Wright


Episode written by:

Joel Emery


Edited by:

Adam Jarrell


Directed by:

Adam Jarrell


Executive Producer:

Joel Emery


With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity


WARNING. This podcast contains explicit language and content some listeners may find objectionable.


This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to persons living or deceased, organisations, places or events is purely coincidental. All scenarios are from the author's imagination. This podcast is protected under copyright.


Listener discretion is advised.


The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.



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FAQ

How many episodes does The Offensive have?

The Offensive currently has 193 episodes available.

What topics does The Offensive cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Comedy Fiction, Football, Satire, Podcasts, Sports and Soccer.

What is the most popular episode on The Offensive?

The episode title 'Episode 146 - Force Mature' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Offensive?

The average episode length on The Offensive is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Offensive released?

Episodes of The Offensive are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Offensive?

The first episode of The Offensive was released on Aug 9, 2018.

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