The Offensive

by Stak
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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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Recent Episodes
  • Introducing... BOOM Season Two | Out now
    Jul 10, 2023 – 1:09
  • Bonus: Episode 189 - Thanks for Listening
    May 29, 2023 – 42:35
  • Episode 188 - The Final Finale: Part 2
    May 29, 2023 – 41:27
  • Episode 187 - The Final Finale: Part 1
    May 22, 2023 – 25:44
  • Episode 186 - Full Time
    May 15, 2023 – 35:37
  • Episode 185 - Everton v Ashwood City
    May 8, 2023 – 25:16
  • Episode 184 - Council Culture
    May 1, 2023 – 24:34
  • Episode 183 - Hove is where the Heart is
    Apr 24, 2023 – 23:51
  • Episode 182 - All The Manager's Men
    Apr 17, 2023 – 30:20
  • Episode 181 - Risen from the Zoom
    Apr 10, 2023 – 20:10
  • Episode 180 - Uncivil War
    Apr 3, 2023 – 23:55
  • Episode 179 - The Stand Before Time
    Mar 20, 2023 – 21:33
  • Episode 178 - Stranger than Fantasy
    Mar 13, 2023 – 21:42
  • Episode 177 - The Great Escape
    Mar 6, 2023 – 27:23
  • Episode 176 - Blind Tate
    Feb 27, 2023 – 22:25
  • Episode 175 - Nude Awakening
    Feb 20, 2023 – 20:33
  • Episode 174 - Live and Let Liverpool
    Feb 13, 2023 – 33:47
  • Episode 173 - London Calling
    Feb 6, 2023 – 23:30
  • Episode 172 - Deadline Day: Part 2
    Jan 30, 2023 – 25:06
  • Episode 171 - Deadline Day: Part 1
    Jan 23, 2023 – 27:52
  • Episode 170 - Woody's Roundup
    Jan 16, 2023 – 21:52
  • Episode 169 - Mixing Business with Pleasure (Beach)
    Jan 9, 2023 – 21:30
  • Episode 168 - Super Trooper
    Jan 2, 2023 – 25:28
  • Episode 167 - The Christmas Special One V
    Dec 26, 2022 – 53:13
  • Episode 166 - The Damned Re-United: Part 2
    Nov 14, 2022 – 30:03
  • Episode 165 - The Damned Re-United: Part 1
    Nov 7, 2022 – 22:15
  • Episode 164 - Smit Happens
    Oct 31, 2022 – 26:22
  • Episode 163 - Grand Pricks
    Oct 24, 2022 – 21:03
  • Episode 162 - Universally Challenged
    Oct 17, 2022 – 20:34
  • Episode 161 - Flaw and Order
    Oct 10, 2022 – 22:04
  • Episode 160 - Name and Shame
    Oct 3, 2022 – 23:06
  • Episode 159 - Lever Pitch: Part Two
    Sep 19, 2022 – 26:22
  • Episode 158 - Lever Pitch: Part One
    Sep 12, 2022 – 23:14
  • Episode 157 - Toon Can Play At That Game
    Sep 5, 2022 – 29:00
  • Episode 156 - Deadline Day
    Aug 29, 2022 – 20:40
  • Episode 155 - A New Leaf
    Aug 22, 2022 – 20:37
  • Episode 154 - Apportunity Knocks
    Aug 15, 2022 – 21:09
  • Episode 153 - 2022/2023 SEASON: The Nolan Era
    Aug 8, 2022 – 29:02
  • Introducing... BOOM Season One | Out now
    Jun 27, 2022 – 39:17
  • Episode 152 - Finale: Part 2
    May 23, 2022 – 18:49
  • Episode 151 - Finale: Part 1
    May 16, 2022 – 20:22
  • Episode 150 - All Good Things Come To A Friend
    May 9, 2022 – 24:08
  • Episode 149 - Bid Adieu
    May 2, 2022 – 25:57
  • Episode 148 - Manic Room
    Apr 25, 2022 – 22:13
  • Episode 147 - Sun's Out, Funds Out
    Apr 18, 2022 – 21:48
  • Episode 146 - Force Mature
    Apr 11, 2022 – 20:13
  • Episode 145 - Business As Unusual
    Apr 4, 2022 – 27:35
  • Introducing... Jackie the Ripper Season Two | Out Monday 28th March
    Mar 25, 2022 – 1:10
  • Episode 144 - From Russia with Love
    Mar 21, 2022 – 22:29
  • Episode 143 - Anger Management
    Mar 14, 2022 – 21:51
Recent Reviews
  • BrokenServe
    Where Has This (or Have I) Been?
    Update: So, so good! I listened to every episode, and it’s one of the most entertaining shows in any medium (TV series, streaming, other podcasts). The actors are uber-talented/hilarious, and the writing, producing, and editing are perfect. Literally a fan of all of them: looked them up to see who is who, what else they’ve done, and what they are working on. June 28,2024: This was one of my favorite series I’m only on the second episode, but this show is great! No idea how I hadn’t seen it on some “Top Podcasts” lists, but it certainly deserves a place on all of them.
  • 1Z2F79V00342208413
    I wish I had found it sooner!
    Heard and advertisement during P1 with Matt & Tommy and figured I’d give it a shot; the more I listened the more I loved it! The characters, the storylines it straddles the line between completely plausible and utterly ludicrous, it’s a perfect blend of hilarity. The voice cast does an amazing job, the jokes range from smart and punchy to raunchy and childish and everything in between. I wish I had know about it earlier to follow it weekly, but at least now I have a huge catalog to catch up on! #Nolanout #ashwoodcity #superwhites
  • podmentor
    Spot on
    Listening again for the second time through. Will keep in my library until we’ll past it inevitably ends. It’s the book or the movie or tv show or album you always go back to.
  • CTXYZ2015
    Best Show Ever
    Perfectly done. Massive talent. A must listen.
  • Arfon Chunks
    Got old now
    When I first started listening I thought it was brilliant and I couldn't get enough. I followed it through from the start but have stopped listening at the start of the 20-21 season. Why? Because it's become mainly a shouting match. People screaming at other people makes up most of the episodes now. Some of the player stuff is still funny but the boardroom characters have become really irritating and would be guaranteed to lose their teeth in the real world.
  • Tone 2095
    One of the best Audio Dramas
    The Offensive is one of the funniest and well executed “radio” dramas I’ve ever listened to. Consistently funny, incredibly entertaining, and a great critique of the “modern game.” One of only two Patreons I’m signed up for, and well worth paying the $10 a month for the highest tier. The production, the voice cast, the scripts, it’s all world class. Cannot recommend highly enough to anyone in need of a good laugh, especially about soccer.
  • wilsonscottsmith
    Hilarious football fiction
    I cannot believe it’s free! Truly love y’all.
  • pw122456
    Awesome
    Absolutely awesome soccer podcast!!! I really love this podcast. All of the voice actors are the best in the biz and Jess Tate is phenomenal!!! Especially in ep 73 she really blew me away!! The production value of the entire show is off the charts!! I sincerely hope it’s around for a long long time!
  • Torwart Stan
    Episode 28 is Brilliant!!
    Best episode yet! Michael Jackson singing 'Black or White' with the 'Toon supporters there was, as Patrick put it, 'inspired'!
  • SeamusCO20
    Totally perfect
    Absolutely love this show! A perfectly written and executed radio-style comedy in the modern age. Though as an American I am slightly offended by the state of the Chairman’s accent.
  • Salvatore9C4
    Absolutely brilliant
    This is such a clever and entertaining podcast. Give it a few episodes to get yourself into the vibe and you’re set!
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