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The Offensive

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Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 193

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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21/08/2026
#15
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#87
🇨🇦 Canada - comedyFiction
20/08/2026
#91
🇬🇧 Great Britain - comedyFiction
20/08/2026
#22
🇨🇦 Canada - comedyFiction
19/08/2026
#91
🇬🇧 Great Britain - comedyFiction
19/08/2026
#20
🇺🇸 USA - comedyFiction
19/08/2026
#92
🇬🇧 Great Britain - comedyFiction
18/08/2026
#21
🇺🇸 USA - comedyFiction
18/08/2026
#78
🇬🇧 Great Britain - comedyFiction
17/08/2026
#19

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Score global : 79%

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Introducing... BOOM Season Two | Out now

Monday, July 10, 2023 • Duration 01:09

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 episodes released every Monday.

Search 'BOOM' in your podcast app and subscribe. And if you want to get the whole series straightaway, for the first time ever you can purchase all six episodes ad-free for £6.99 with Acast+ here.

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Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

Season 5 · Episode 37

Monday, May 29, 2023 • Duration 42:35

Behind the scenes for The Offensive finale.

patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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Episode 180 - Uncivil War

Season 5 · Episode 28

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 23:55

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 momentous call on the club's future.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Matthew Malthouse as Tom Beattie

Darcey Ferguson as Leanne Potter

Natalie Green as Elaine Wright

Additional Voices:

Adam Jarrell

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

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.

Episode 093 - Dirty Deeds

Season 3 · Episode 6

Monday, October 26, 2020 • Duration 29:35

Ashwood City take on Leeds United in the first league meeting between the two since 2004. Chief Executive Patrick Nolan has had to make slight adjustments to Dartley Park, in order to welcome the Premier League newcomers.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

Additional Voices

Joel Emery

Lynnette Shaw

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited 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.

Listener discretion is advised.

The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

Episode 092 - Demolition Man

Season 3 · Episode 5

Monday, October 19, 2020 • Duration 31:06

Fresh from the International Break as well as the possibility of 'Project Big Picture', Patrick Nolan embarks on his own project as he attempts to put the final nail in the coffin of the Ashwood City Youth Academy, albeit with a little help from some friends in low places.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Additional Voices

Joel Emery

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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

Listener discretion is advised.

The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 091 - The Aristotwats

Season 3 · Episode 4

Monday, October 5, 2020 • Duration 30:25

Following the decision to publish false positive COVID-19 test results for Kieran Broom and Kyle Francis-Clarke ahead of England duty; Chief Executive Patrick Nolan is now dealing with the fallout. Determined to get his fixture pile-up resolved, Patrick reaches out to an old ally of the club in an effort to force the hand of the football powers-that-be.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Rachel Teate as Dame Georgina Pitt

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

Additional Voices

Joel Emery

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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

Listener discretion is advised.

The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

Episode 090 - Forget Me Yacht

Season 3 · Episode 3

Monday, September 28, 2020 • Duration 27:13

For matchweek three of the Premier League; Ashwood City take their perfect record to Craven Cottage. Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall and Chief-Executive Patrick Nolan, however, have other social commitments.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Acushla-Tara Kupe as Dr Rachel Webber

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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

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 089 - Whistle While You Work

Season 3 · Episode 2

Monday, September 21, 2020 • Duration 23:57

Following a bright start to the league campaign, Ashwood City now face Portsmouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Sporting Director Chris 'Woody' Woodall is charged with the task of securing an ambitious feeder club for Ashwood City. Patrick and Jess however are distracted by the latest new recruit...

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh

Additional Voices

Joel Emery

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Joel Emery

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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

Listener discretion is advised.

The Offensive is property of Primley Limited.

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2020/21 SEASON: House of Cards

Season 3 · Episode 1

Monday, September 14, 2020 • Duration 26:04

Premier League football returns as Ashwood City take on Crystal Palace in Matchweek 1 of the new season. With COVID-19 restrictions in place; Dartley Park remains closed to the fans. Chief Executive Patrick Nolan's endeavours to increase matchday revenue for the club lead him to a fan engagement initiative using cardboard cutout selfies to attend the fixture.

Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan

Helena Doughty as Jess Tate

Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall

Victoria Gibson as Alex Morrison

John Brannoch as Colin Walsh

Rachel Teate as Karen

Lucinda Shaw as Christine Williams

Matt Jansen as himself

Additional Voices

Joel Emery

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Adam Jarrell

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

With thanks to:

The Ashwood City Season Ticket Holders

www.patreon.com/ashwoodcity

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

Episode 087 - A Star Is Torn

Season 2 · Episode 52

Monday, August 17, 2020 • Duration 25:16

It's the Semi-Final of the Europa League. Ashwood City take on FC Internazionale as the isolated tournament in Germany moves ever-closer to its climax. Once again, however, the mood in the camp is delicately poised to see the loan saga of Christian Akuffo resolved.

Adam Jarrell as Kieran Broom

Esmonde Cole as Kyle Francis Clark

Acushla-Tara Cupe as Dr Rachel Webber

Thomas Mitchells as Theo Clinton

Isi Adeola as Christian Akuffo

David Letemple Leroy as Antoine

Additional voices

Joel Emery

Casting Director:

Kirsty Gillmore

Directed by:

Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery

Episode written by:

Joel Emery

Edited by:

Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery

Executive Producer:

Joel Emery

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

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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