The first match of the season in the post-Van Smit era sees fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United visit Dartley Park. Will the 'New Manager Bounce' materialise and allow Ashwood City to gain three valuable points?
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Joel Emery as Dan Watson Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Rhys Tees as Rob Jefferson Lucinda Shaw as Christine Williams Esmonde Cole as Howard Jagger Lance Fuller as Dwight Hayes Matt Jansen as Himself   Directed by: Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery Episode written by: Joel Emery  Edited by: Adam Jarrell and 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 081 - Fever Pitch

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
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Comedy

Sports

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Soccer

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

Introducing... BOOM Season Two | Out now

Behind the scenes for The Offensive finale.
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Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening

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 Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall
John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Joel Emery as Dan Watson Matthew Malthouse as Tom Beattie
Additional Voices: Natalie Green 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 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 Holy Smokes Media Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 188 - The Final Finale: Part 2

Having been relegated from the Premier League, the season's proceedings come to a close. Including an outstanding Court of Appeal appearance for Sir Patrick Nolan and Ashwood City FC. 
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall Matthew Malthouse as Tom Beattie
Additional Voices: Harry Attwell Lauren Ingram Karim Kronfli George Still

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

Episode 187 - The Final Finale: Part 1

Matchday 38 and just 90 minutes of football remain in the 2022/23 Premier League season as Ashwood City throw everything at survival.
Paul Waggott as Patrick Nolan Helena Doughty as Jess Tate Adam Jarrell as Chris 'Woody' Woodall John Brannoch as Colin Walsh Joel Emery as Dan Watson
As themselves: Peter Drury Gary Lineker Alan Shearer Micah Richards Jules Breach Kate Mason Danny Jamieson 

 Episode written by: Joel Emery
Edited by: Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery
Directed by: Adam Jarrell & Joel Emery
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 Holy Smokes Media Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 081 - Fever Pitch

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