Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

It’s the 129th episode of the Holtecast - your Aston Villa podcast and we are bringing you the fourth league win in a row for Villa.Yes, Boro, Bristol, Forest and Barnsley have fallen in the wake of Steve Bruce’s rampant Villa side, with the Villans picking up 100% of the points on offer in 2018 thus far.Without a game next weekend to preview your hosts James Rushton and Daniel Raza dissect a good win over Barnsley, reel through the big Keith Wyness interview, answer your Villa questions and question if Jack Grealish could make it for England. Also, they answer some of your big Villa questions!As always, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, click the links here to head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Holtecast - your Aston Villa podcast is back with it’s 128th episode! Thank you for all your support so far.As per usual, your hosts James Rushton and Daniel Raza discuss all things Villa - with a recap of a good win over Nottingham Forest being followed with a preview of the coming home clash with Barnsley at Villa Park.The pair talk transfers - namely the situation of the rejuvenated Birkir Bjarnason and what their transfer policy might be this Janaury - and they don’t agree!As always, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, click the links here to head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eh. That could have been better. Villa were knocked out of the FA Cup by Peterborough and are now no longer in any form of cup competition.Can Villa actually concentrate on the league though? As they head to Nottingham Forest - a side who just kicked Arsenal and Wenger to the curb?This week join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza as the pair talk FA Cup, transfers and more! Will Villa fund a move with a sale? Will it be a good thing to do? Who knows - it’s Aston Villa, the club that will never do what you expect them to do!Again, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, click the links here to head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The feast of football is finally over and Villa head into an FA Cup 3rd round tie with Peterborough with an eye on 2nd place with a juicy six points in the bag.A win against Pulis and Boro was good, but putting five goals past Bristol City was something special! Can they keep the good times rolling? We shall see.Once again, join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza as the pair discuss the manner of Scott Hogan, Steve Bruce’s comments, Robert Snodgrass’ anatomy, and swords. Of course, they sum up the games against Brentford, Boro and Bristol before looking forward to the Peterborough game.Again, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christmas and the Holiday season mean one thing to us - football. Lots and lots of football.However, for Villa and Steve Bruce it’s not four games without a win! A loss to Derby, draws against Sheffield United, Leeds and Millwall? When will this end? Probably when John Terry is back! Ideally against Brentford and Middlesbrough, two big games which will really help Villa out if they can win them!Join James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza this week as they get Adama and Adomah mixed up (how?), moan a little bit about Villa’s identity and offer their predictions for the Brentford and Boro games!Again, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All the positives suddenly fade away when you’ve went three games without a win, and before Villa meet Sheffield United just short of Christmas Eve, that is the situation they find themselves in. A dry draw with Millwall was bookended with a heroic away point at Leeds and of course, a crushing loss yesterday to Derby.So where are things going wrong? James Rushton and your Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza will dig deep to find out. Why did Bruce not play a striker? Was he really gunning for a False 9 approach in the centre? Are Villa looking lost, or worse? Also, we’re in a genuine injury crisis now, aren’t we? Also, Dani compares Josh Onomah to Romain Reigns of WWE fameIt’s time to cut the BS - Villa are still in the playoff race - but for how much longer if performances like this carry on?Again, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! See acast.com/privacy for pr

After fighting back to win a point against Leeds United, Aston Villa found themselves on a receiving end of a bit of a surprise. Millwall FC gave Villa a game and could be considered unlucky to perhaps not win the three points!Despite the misfortune at home, Villa are still unbeaten and go into a tough game with Derby Count with a bit to prove to their support.James Rushton and Holtecast Co-Host Daniel Raza break down the bore draw with Millwall, preview the clash with Derby County and speak about some of the world’s footballing events like the MLS Cup clash between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC (which neither of them ACTUALLY watched...). Enjoy!Again, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aston Villa fought back to win a point against an incredibly challenged Leeds United team, and we can’t be happier (well, three points would have made us happier, alas).But that means one thing, Villa are still unbeaten - with only a loss against Sheffield Wednesday marring an almost spotless record.Again, James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, and the pair spend well over an hour discussing ALL things Villa, including Josh Onomah, Glenn Whelan and of course, the Leeds Unite game; before heading on to preview next week’s Millwall match.Once more, your feedback is appreciated and is needed! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! Please. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a good week and a very positive Holtecast, we’ve decided to bring you two for the price of one!So today, we’ll be previewing Leeds United, but it won’t involve Daniel Raza and his incredible Villa knowledge, but rather Jon Mackenzie, a Leeds United fan and football journalist who can give us the skinny and need to know on his Leeds. We also spoke about the Championship, and about the situation at the bottom end of the Premier League, as it could very well be relevant for both teams next season!Dani will be back on Sunday to recap the Leeds game as per usual in Holtecast 122, but for now, enjoy this extra slice of audio - and do give Jon a follow.Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! Please.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa

What a week that was! Since the Holtecast last aired, we’ve had two games and two further victories making it nine points from three games. Incredible stuff! Aston Villa are really gearing up their promotion campaign, so we are really gearing up our Aston Villa podcasting, with an almost hour long discussion about everything Aston Villa.Once more, 7500toHolte’s James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to discuss a number of key Villa talking points, including the form of Keinan Davis and Albert Adomah as well as the two big wins over Sunderland and Ipswich Town!Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! Please. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another month, another chapter in Aston Villa’s Championship story. Ideally, this story ends with promotion to the Premier League.However, that’s not guaranteed. Promotion must be earned, but Villa are doing their damned best to make it happen.James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to focus on a big weekend win away to QPR before previewing two big games, home against Chris Coleman’s Sunderland and home again against Ipswich. Of course, there will be a bit of international break talk as well. How could they not focus on magic Mile Jedinak’s excellent performance against Honduras?Daniel sounds really fast at points in this due to audio drift issues, but stick with him! He says some good things!Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! Please.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts,

Villa could have done without losing to Sheffield Wednesday, but that’s Villa, right?For the 119th episode of the Holtecast, James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to talk about Aston Villa and their match ups against Preston and Sheffield Wednesday.Daniel gives out the player of the month and James prays that Glen Whelan isn’t a Holtecast listener. Mr Raza will also be hoping Jonathan Kodjia isn’t a regular around these parts as well, especially after what he said about the injured Villa man!Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! Please :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Second City Derby is done and dusted and well - it certainly was... something? Yes. Something. That’s one way to describe a 0-0 draw. If you want it described in detail? Well, you’ll have to tune in to the Holtecast!James Rushton is joined by Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to talk about Aston Villa and their match ups against Fulham and Birmingham City.Clappers? They are discussed as well. The disgusting things. Yuck.The pair also preview Villa’s midweek matchup against Preston and speak about Villa’s home match against Sheffield Wednesday coming up in the next seven days. Their predictions? Well - no spoilers!Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not! So, get to it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The international break is over and Aston Villa return to action, but was it a good return? Well, Villa came up against Wolves and well... In a word. No, it wasn’t good. In many words? You’ll have to listen to this week’s Holtecast to find out!James is joined by Holtecast debutant Daniel Raza, presenter of SportsTalk over on BritishMuslim TV to discuss Aston Villa’s recent stories and recap a very exciting international break. The pair delve into the Wolves match to dissect the game at length, before making predictions on the Fulham game coming next week.Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch in the comments and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps more than you might think it does, whether you enjoy it or not!If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aston Villa win, twice within a week, and that’s good. What’s better? Having Jack Grimse back on the Holtecast. BeIn Sports took Jack away from our clutches, so that is why you’re stuck with James and his rotation of guests.But Jack is back! And that’s good news, especially when dissecting a Villa win - and some choice comments from Aston Villa’s CEO that could be taken in one of a few ways.Your feedback is appreciated as well! Get in touch.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two.However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two.However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club.For the 115th episode of the Holtecast, James is joined by podcaster extraordinaire Jon Mackenzie to talk Villa, the Championship, Steve Bruce’s future and Jon’s team - Leeds United.You can find Jon at the ‘Team of John O’Sheas’ podcast, and on Twitter here. If you want to support his work - he also has a Patreon that is well worth donating to, so that smart independent journalists can earn a bite to eat.There were a few teething issues with audio - so bare with us on that. Budgets are holding us a teensy bit back as we iron out Holtecast 2.0, but we’ll get that sorted.If you’re on Apple News, head over t

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. For the 114th episode of the Holtecast, James goes solo and talks Villa - especially your Villa questions after a soggy performance against Brentford. James is pretty ill, so give him some love. He was a bit sniffly today...There were a few teething issues with audio - so bare with us on that. Budgets are holding us a teensy bit back as we iron out Holtecast 2.0, but we’ll get that sorted. The main issues? A bit off buzz on the line at about halfway through, but stick with it - it ain’t that bad.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See ac

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club.For the 113th episode of the Holtecast, James is joined to review Aston Villa with Stevie Green, formerly of the Aston Villa Review - now with IBWM. Summing up Aston Villa’s first chapter of the season, and even giving out a few awards.There were a few teething issues with audio - so bare with us on that. Budgets are holding us a teensy bit back as we iron out Holtecast 2.0, but we’ll get that sorted. The main issues? A bit off buzz on the line at about halfway through, but stick with it - it ain’t that bad.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy

Aston Villa are back, we're back and the Holtecast is back. There have been a number of developments over the Summer, meaning that Robert and Jack can no longer commit to a weekly podcast between the two. However, 7500toHolte ran two podcasts and they now morph. James will be moving to host the Holtecast and will bring on someone from the world of Aston Villa to speak about the weekly developments of the club. For the 112th episode of the Holtecast, we speak to Canada’s own Ronson Brown to talk about following Villa from overseas, Villa’s loss against Reading, Steve Bruce, a 4-2 win and much more.There were a few teething issues with audio - so bare with us on that. Budgets are holding us a teensy bit back as we iron out Holtecast 2.0, but we’ll get that sorted. For some reason, we lost five minutes of audio at the end - and we are not clear why...If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the 111th episode of the Holtecast, we speak to Elis Sandford, native of Wales to discuss among other things, the hammering that Villa took in Wales.Elis is of course a managing editor on this website, but he also went down to the game. That’ll be a fun discussion.The meat of the podcast? James and Elis answer a sackful of Twitter questions, review the Colchester cup success and the Cardiff disaster while looking ahead to Tuesday’s clash at Reading and a return to Villa Park for Norwich on the weekend.If you’re on Apple News, head over to iTunes and Apple Podcasts, but otherwise - you can listen below! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.