The Offensive – Details, episodes & analysis

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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Behind the scenes for The Offensive finale.

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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