The Offensive
Stak
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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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
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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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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Listeners
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Listeners
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Making of The Offensive
The Offensive
10/27/21 • 34 min
To celebrate Acast's Audio Fiction Week, take a peek behind the curtain of Ashwood City with this special behind-the-scenes look at the making of episode 126 of The Offensive. Featuring creators Joel Emery and Adam Jarrell as well as Paul Waggott (Patrick Nolan) and Helena Doughty (Jess Tate).
Edited by:
Adam Jarrell
Directed by:
Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery
Executive Producer:
Joel Emery
With thanks to:
The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders & Shareholders
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 128 - I Still Know What You Did This Summer
The Offensive
11/01/21 • 20 min
To address the ongoing concerns over the legitimacy of the summer purchases; Chief Exectutive Patrick Nolan is heading out to ASG Headquarters in Los Angeles.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate
Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton
Additional Voices:
Joel Emery
Vanessa Emery
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Listener
Episode 129 - Soldier of Misfortune
The Offensive
11/08/21 • 24 min
Ashwood City take on Burnley at home in the final Dartley Park fixture before Remembrance Sunday. Chief Executive Patrick Nolan works closely with his communications team to ensure the memorial presentation is befitting of those who sacrificed their lives.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate
Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
Additional Voices:
Thomas Mitchells
Joel Emery
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Listener
Episode 125 - Driving Miss Diesel
The Offensive
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Listener
Episode 126 - Extreme Takeover
The Offensive
10/18/21 • 24 min
The elite members of the Premier League react with fury at the takeover of Newcastle United Football Club. As crisis talks begin between clubs and league, Ashwood City are unexpectedly asked along to attend the high level meeting.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
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
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 069 - Broom With a View
The Offensive
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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