Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast

Aston Villa's pre-season journey is underway and with that in mind, Cole, Simon, and Tom return to discuss the football club's latest transfer business, Morgan Rogers' bright future, and an absolutely epic home kit launch.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What can be made of Jaden Philogene's return to Aston Villa and where does he fit into Unai Emery's puzzle?Is selling Moussa Diaby the right call?Could Amadou Onana be the missing link in Villa's midfield?Morgan Rogers has been the main man during the early stages of Villa's pre-season; how big of a role could he play this season?What does Tuesday's epic home kit launch mean in terms of how the football club has evolved off of the pitch?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganTom Nightingale @tdnightingaleEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

It's been a busy summer for Aston Villa and as a result, Cole and Simon return to reflect on the PSR juggling act, the comings and goings in the locker room, and the recent ticket price structure that has been put in place at the football club.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What have the lads made of Aston Villa's summer thus far?Can we finally stop talking about PSR for the foreseeable future...please?How big of a loss is Douglas Luiz and have Villa done well in the deal with Juventus given the circumstances?Is Ross Barkley a perfect fit for Villa's midfield?Has Monchi earned his money so far this summer given the transfer business that has been completed?Where does Kaine Kesler-Hayden's future lie after the contract extension?Let's dive into the ticket price hike, shall we?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

July 1st has proven to be a busy day for Aston Villa Football Club, with three new additions walking into Bodymoor Heath. With that in mind, Cole was joined by Ollie from The WALT (We Are Luton Town) Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Ross Barkley in what will be his second spell at Villa Park.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?From a Luton Town perspective, what does Ollie make of Ross Barkley's move to Aston Villa?More importantly, what kind of Ross Barkley is Villa getting this time around?Is it fair to say that Barkley has more than proved his durability/health during his time with Luton?How will the loss of Barkley impact the Hatters?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaGUEST: @TheWALTPodcastEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

The transfer carousel has started to spin and as a result, Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of Tim Iroegbunam to Everton and the signing of Lewis Dobbin from The Toffees. As a result, Cole was joined by Mike Richards from The Unholy Trinity Podcast to discuss what Villa fans can expect from Dobbin and how he could fit into Unai Emery's plans.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What type of player is Lewis Dobbin?Would Mike say that Dobbin is an out and out winger?How are Everton fans feeling about the sale of Dobbin to Aston Villa?What can be made of the deal from both sides?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaGUEST: @UHTPodcastEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

With the transfer chatter surrounding Douglas Luiz's potential move to Juventus only heating up, our Cole was joined by Youtuber and Juventus FC host/presenter, Giuseppe Bognanni, to discuss the Brazilian's pending move to Italy and what Aston Villa fans could expect from the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior and Weston McKennie.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What does Giuseppe make of the pending deal that would send Douglas Luiz to Juventus for Samuel Iling-Junior, Weston McKennie, and €20m?On a similar note, what has been the general perception of the proposed deal amongst the Juventus fan base?What can be made of Iling-Junior's time at Juventus during such an early stage of his young career?Onto Weston McKennie, can his time at Juventus be deemed a success and should fans disregard his spell at Leeds United?Overall, how are Juventus fans feeling about the possibility of losing the likes of Iling-Junior and McKennie?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaGUEST: @GJustjuveEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

BBC Radio WM host, Daz Hale, joined Cole and Simon to discuss what it's like to cover a variety of West Midlands football clubs on the radio, some of his favourite moments hosting the Football Phone-In, and the season that was for Aston Villa.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?From the perspective of a radio presenter, what's a typical day like for Daz while on the job?How does Daz find covering a variety of West Midlands clubs compared to just honing in on one club?What's it been like to deal with Unai Emery thus far?How special of a season was it for Aston Villa and the fan base?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganGUEST: @DazHaleWMEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

Aston Villa writer The Athletic, Jacob Tanswell, stopped by to chat with Cole, Simon, and Tom about covering the Villa during an incredibly special season, what Unai Emery is like in-person from his point of view, and what lies ahead for the football club, with the summer transfer window opening on June 14th.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?What has Jacob made of the transition from covering Southampton to also covering Aston Villa during the 2023/2024 season?Being new to the area, what has he made of Birmingham?We all love Lord Unai Emery, but what's it like dealing with the Villa boss from Jacob's point of view?What should we expect from the football club this summer in terms of transfer business?What can be made of the Ross Barkley transfer chatter?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleGUEST: @J_TanswellEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

As Aston Villa's summer business begins to take focus, Cole, Simon, and Seb assess the futures of first team players under Unai Emery in what is expected to be a summer that focuses on increasing squad numbers and the overall quality of the team.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Are there any first team regulars that could be made available this summer?Where does Matty Cash's long-term Aston Villa future lie?Could Ben Chrisene stick around next term?Who could be Villa's number two and three goalkeeper's heading into next season?If Villa had to sell one of Jacob Ramsey or Douglas Luiz, which would make more sense for the football club?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8EPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/

With Aston Villa's 2023/2024 campaign now in the rearview mirror, the entire Holtecast team sat down to reflect on the season that was for Unai Emery's men — what was the moment that made us believe that Villa would finish in the top 4 of the Premier League? Who are our surprise performer(s) of the season? And everything in-between.You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in!WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?How are the lads feeling about the season as a whole and is it fair to say this is the best season Villa have had in decades?From Super Ollie Watkins' strong goal-scoring form to John McGinn leading by example, who deserves to be deemed Aston Villa's Player of the Season?Who were the best set of away fans at Villa Park this season?Who's the worthy winner of the BraveArse award?On a scale from 1 to 10, how would the lads rate this season?Which player(s) needs to step up heading into next season?What would be considered a successful season next season?All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa!STAY CONNECTED:Email: holtecast@gmail.comTwitter: @HoltecastPodCole Pettem: @TalkAstonVillaTom Nightingale: @tdnightingaleSimon O'Regan: @SiOReganSebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8Dom Phillips: @_domphillipsDanny Raza: @RazaJournoEPISODE NOTES:Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice.Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved/donate/