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


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Episode 137 - Deadline Day: Part 2
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01/31/22 • 22 min
5.0
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.
01/31/22 • 22 min


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Episode 131 - Live by the Fraud, Die by the Fraud
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11/29/21 • 20 min
5.0
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.
11/29/21 • 20 min


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Episode 178 - Stranger than Fantasy
The Offensive
03/13/23 • 21 min
5.0
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.
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03/13/23 • 21 min


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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.
11/01/21 • 20 min

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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.
11/08/21 • 24 min

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Episode 130 - It's Reigning Sven
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11/22/21 • 27 min
The Premier League returns and the international break has caused havoc with Ashwood City's playing staff. Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is determined however to field an unchanged side as they travel to Manchester City... much to the fury of Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
Helena Doughty as Jessica Tate
Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr. Rachel Webber
Christopher Swift as Reuben Thomas
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.
11/22/21 • 27 min

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Episode 126 - Extreme Takeover
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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.
10/18/21 • 24 min

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Episode 127 - I Know What You Did This Summer
The Offensive
10/25/21 • 23 min
Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan has questions to answer from not only the Premier League but also the ownership of his own club. With the summer acquisitions under scrutiny; the race to clean up their act intensifies, as speculation over an independent regulator heightens.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
John Brannoch as Colin Walsh
Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton
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.
10/25/21 • 23 min

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

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How many episodes does The Offensive have?
The Offensive currently has 192 episodes available.
What topics does The Offensive cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Comedy Fiction, Football, Satire, Comedy, 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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