The Offensive
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The Offensive
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...
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193 þættirIntroducing... BOOM Season Two | Out now
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 e...
Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening
Behind the scenes for The Offensive finale.
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Episode 188 - The Final Finale: Part 2
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 Nolan
Episode 187 - The Final Finale: Part 1
Having been relegated from the Premier League, the season's proceedings come to a close. Including an outstanding Court of Appeal appearance for Sir P...
Episode 186 - Full Time
Matchday 38 and just 90 minutes of football remain in the 2022/23 Premier League season as Ashwood City throw everything at survival.
Paul Waggo...
Episode 185 - Everton v Ashwood City
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: Joe...
Episode 184 - Council Culture
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 r...
Episode 183 - Hove is where the Heart is
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...
Episode 182 - All The Manager's Men
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 of...
Episode 181 - Risen from the Zoom
Ashwood City travel to The Emirates Stadium on Easter Weekend. Club Chairman Sir Patrick Nolan informs Chris 'Woody' Woodall and Colin Walsh of his Z...
Episode 180 - Uncivil War
Ashwood City clash with the local council over who's to blame for the collapse of the iBET stand. Meanwhile, Club Chairman Sir Patrick Nolan makes a m...
Episode 179 - The Stand Before Time
Ashwood City Football Club are hit by the news that the fabled iBET Stand has collapsed. The club hierarchy and local council clash over who's to blam...
Episode 178 - Stranger than Fantasy
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...
Episode 177 - The Great Escape
Stuck in traffic after the second leg of The Champions Fixture against PSG; Ashwood City Chief Executive Jess Tate questions Chairman Sir Patrick Nola...
Episode 176 - Blind Tate
Ashwood City Chief Executive Jess Tate spends her 'day off' visiting both her doctor and an old acquaintance, who may know more about the future of th...
Episode 175 - Nude Awakening
A day in the life of Ashwood City is interrupted by a protestor, who aims his fury at Club Chairman Sir Patrick Nolan.
Paul Waggo...
Episode 174 - Live and Let Liverpool
Liverpool FC are in town as Ashwood CIty play their first home game since the catastrophic transfer window.
Paul Waggott as Patric...
Episode 173 - London Calling
After a brutal transfer window, Sir Patrick Nolan heads to the City of London to seek new money from old friends.
Paul Waggott as...
Episode 172 - Deadline Day: Part 2
A seismic day in the history of Ashwood City Football Club has arrived as the severe financial crisis, internal disputes, player disharmony and firesa...
Episode 171 - Deadline Day: Part 1
The departure of Brazilian striker Kevin brings about yet more protests at The Credit Master Stadium. Despite a decent run of form in the league, the...
Episode 170 - Woody's Roundup
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 tra...
Episode 169 - Mixing Business with Pleasure (Beach)
Ashwood City take on SkyBet Championship side Blackpool in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Before the game, Chief Executive Chris 'Woody' Woodall takes...
Episode 168 - Super Trooper
A new year, and a new beginning for Ashwood City, as the second Dan Watson era gets underway with a visit from fellow Premier League strugglers Everto...
Episode 167 - The Christmas Special One V
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Ashwood City.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Helena Doughty as Jess Tate
Adam Ja...
Episode 166 - The Damned Re-United: Part 2
As the Premier League fixtures wrap up before the World Cup break, Ashwood City owner Patrick Nolan is still trying to secure the services of Mauricio...
Episode 165 - The Damned Re-United: Part 1
The World Cup break approaches and Ashwood City desperately needs a new manager to take the reins during the much needed downtime. Chris 'Woody' Wooda...
Episode 164 - Smit Happens
Unfortunate news regarding Head Coach Eric Van Smit forces the club to make a decision.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Helen...
Episode 163 - Grand Pricks
Ashwood City Chairman Patrick Nolan M.B.E and Chief Executive Chris 'Woody' Woodall fly to Austin, Texas, to enjoy the US F1 Grand Prix. But the situa...
Episode 162 - Universally Challenged
During a dull Premier League fixture away to Chelsea, Ashwood CIty Chairman Patrick Nolan is offered a role within His Majesty's Government that could...
Episode 161 - Flaw and Order
Senior management at Ashwood City attend a pre-hearing for the legal clash with Arsenal Football Club, as the fallout from the final day of the 2021/2...
Episode 160 - Name and Shame
For the first time in its history, the Ashwood City Stadium has changed its name courtesy of a new revenue stream secured by Chairman Patrick Nolan MB...
Episode 159 - Lever Pitch: Part Two
It's the day of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. In a momentous occasion for both the club and country, an opportunistic Patrick Nolan decides to s...
Episode 158 - Lever Pitch: Part One
It's a momentous day in Ashwood City's history as they travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League... The historic occasi...
Episode 157 - Toon Can Play At That Game
Ashwood City are the visitors at St James' Park in a must-win game for the Super Whites.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan
Helen...
Episode 156 - Deadline Day
League form has never been worse, their Head Coach has finally been charged by the police and a multitude of other crises emerge... Ashwood City are f...
Episode 155 - A New Leaf
Ashwood City Chairman Patrick Nolan and CEO Chris 'Woody' Woodall enjoy the facilities of Broadley Country Club. All is not as it seems, however, as P...
Episode 154 - Apportunity Knocks
Ashwood staff are impressed with the delivery of a summer project by the new Ashwood City Chief Executive Officer. An envious Patrick Nolan sets out t...
Episode 153 - 2022/2023 SEASON: The Nolan Era
Premier League football returns as Ashwood City host Fulham at Dartley Park. Chairman Patrick Nolan M.B.E is eager to kick off the new era with a bang...
Introducing... BOOM Season One | Out now
The makers of The Offensive are here to introduce you to their groundbreaking new drama, BOOM, starring Akie Kotabe, Sharon D. Clarke MBE and Omari Do...
Episode 152 - Finale: Part 2
Ashwood City are leading 2-1 in a game they simply must win. Yet with just 15 minutes remaining they've been caught on the break with no one back to c...