Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
Handbrake Off is The Athletic's twice-weekly Arsenal FC podcast hosted by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas, Art de Roche and Ian Stone. It covers match reaction, club insight on transfers and contracts, and women's team analysis. With 485 episodes, episodes run about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Twice-weekly Arsenal audience reached through a high-production network show
- Roughly 485 episodes since 2019 with a consistent twice-weekly cadence.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 308 ratings, with 265 five-star reviews.
- Engaged listeners following transfers, contracts and match reaction.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, match reaction, mailbag Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Athletic
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The Athletic is the publisher and network, not a visible sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover match results, transfers and club business, with no explicit flags in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1488521732 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/681887451d28d623139… |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is Mikel Arteta right to demand more from Saka? | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| Is Arsenal's depth the key to more silverware? | 2026-10-12 | 54 min |
| What's next for Arteta's Arsenal project? | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| Do Wenger's Arsenal deserve more credit + mailbag questions | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
| Reacting to Man City's charges - how should Arsenal fans feel? | 2026-09-28 | 50 min |
| What Arteta's renewal means + the season so far | 2026-09-24 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas (Gunnerblog), Art de Roche and comedian Ian Stone bring you a twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. They'll bring you reaction to all the games, expert insight into the inner-workings of the club, including transfers and contracts, and analysis on the women's team too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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About Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
Handbrake Off is The Athletic's Arsenal FC podcast, presented by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke, James McNicholas, Art de Roche and Ian Stone. The show covers reaction to every match, insight into transfers and contracts, and analysis of the women's team, according to the feed and The Athletic's podcast pages.
The show has 485 episodes and updates twice weekly, with a median episode length of about 48 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 rating from 308 ratings. The feed hosts it on Acast.
Audience figures are estimates based on rating volume and show scale, not published numbers. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which suggests a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 for a host-read mid-roll. It suits football and sports brands seeking Arsenal supporters.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
How much does Handbrake Off charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor deal and is not published in the feed.
What is Handbrake Off about?
Handbrake Off is an Arsenal FC podcast from The Athletic. It covers match reaction, transfers, contracts and the women's team, with twice-weekly episodes of about 48 minutes.
How do I contact Handbrake Off about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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