Holtecast - An Aston Villa Podcast
Episodes
Pre-Season feelings, Leon Bailey, and the Jack Grealish transfer saga
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole, Tom, Simon, and Seb got together to discuss Villa’s pre-season thus far, the imminent signing of Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen, and the ev...
Assessing Aston Villa’s squad & needs in the transfer market!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole was joined by Danny and Tom as they assessed the current Villa squad and the additions still required in certain positions on the pitch. The lads...
Transfer Rumors Galore + Football’s Coming Home!
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s certainly transfer rumor season! Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as the lads discuss the ever-present ‘Grealish to City’ rumors, a number of ot...
A Very Busy Villa Summer!
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole was joined by Seb, Tom, and Simon to discuss Villa’s transfer business thus far, the typical Jack Grealish departure rumors, and all of the lat...
Aston Villa End of Season Review!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Danny, Simon, Seb, and Tom for a packed house edition of the Holtecast as the lads reflect on the season that was for Aston Villa - the fut...
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: Reaction to Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea and Villa are FA Youth Cup Champions!
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Danny, and Seb as the lads reflect on the season finale victory over Chelsea and look ahead to the club’s bright future after Villa beat ...
SPURS 1-2 ASTON VILLA: The Kids Are Alright
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole and Danny got together for a late night chat following Aston Villa’s triumph at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening - sweet victory!...
CRYSTAL PALACE 3-2 ASTON VILLA: Second Half Capitulation
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Danny, and Tom as the lads try to make sense of proceedings at Selhurst Park after Villa gave away two leads and walk away with a loss.You ...
ASTON VILLA 0-0 EVERTON: Welcome Back, Captain Jack!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole, Simon, and newcomer to the podcast, Tom, got together to reflect on the positives of Aston Villa’s draw with Everton at Villa Park as Jack Gre...
ASTON VILLA 1-3 MANCHESTER UNITED: Our Own Worst Enemy
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as the fellas try to make sense of a frustrating second half performance at Villa Park as the 26 year drought of beating M...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Manchester United w/ The Devil’s Trident
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?With Manchester United likely to finish second in the Premier League and now into the Europa League final, what has the United fan ...
EVERTON 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Ain’t Nobody, Like El Ghazi!
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Stevie, and newcomer to the pod, Seb, as the lads breakdown Aston Villa’s eighth win on the road this season.You can listen for FREE on&n...
PREVIEW | Everton v Aston Villa w/ The Toffee Blues
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Paul from the Everton fansite, The Toffee Blues, to preview Saturday’s fixture at Goodison Park.You can listen for FREE on&...
ASTON VILLA 2-2 WEST BROM: The Biggleswade Berbatov
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole was joined by Danny and Simon to react to a mixed bag performance against the Baggies as the Villans continue to sit comfortably in mid-table.You...
City reaction, West Brom preview, & a bit of a Q&A!
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as they mull over the loss to Manchester City, look ahead to the game on Sunday against the Baggies, and take part in a li...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Manchester City w/ David Mooney
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast and The Athletic's "Why Always Us?" podcast for a bulky chat about all things Europea...
LIVERPOOL 2-1 ASTON VILLA: Injury-Time Heartbreak
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem was joined Sunday evening by Simon O’Regan and Danny Raza to mull over the painful loss to Liverpool - Jack Grealish, we miss you!WHAT D...
PREVIEW | Liverpool v Aston Villa
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a two-part edition of the Holtecast, Cole Pettem is joined by Neil Dunworth and Jack Gill to preview Saturday’s trip to Anfield.You can listen fo...
ASTON VILLA 3-1 FULHAM: Super-Subs To The Rescue!
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O’Regan all got together to discuss the quick turnaround victory over Fulham - football is fun again!You can list...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Fulham w/ Fulham Focus
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?With former player turned manager, Scott Parker, leading the charge at Fulham, how has The Cottagers season been perceived within t...
ASTON VILLA 0-2 SPURS: Missing Captain Jack
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads discuss the clear downturn in performances, including the loss to Tottenham Hotspu...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Spurs w/ Last Word On Spurs
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Simon O’Regan, while Ricky from the Last Word On Spurs podcast also stops by to preview Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park.WH...
NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-1 ASTON VILLA: Running On Fumes
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads look to relieve some frustrations after a dull draw to Newcastle United on Friday ...
PREVIEW | Newcastle United v Aston Villa w/ Talk of the Toon
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Will from the Talk of the Toon podcast to preview Friday’s fixture at St. James’ Park.WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?With Newcastle U...
ASTON VILLA 0-0 WOLVES: A Jekyll & Hyde Performance
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan to go over the draw against Wolves on Saturday.WHAT DO WE DISCUSS?Morgan Sanson’s debut - ju...
The Wednesday Night Curse & Previewing Villa v Wolves
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to try and make sense of a frustrating evening at Bramall Lane. Plus, the lads look ahead to Sat...
LEEDS UNITED 0-1 ASTON VILLA: No Grealish, No Problem
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to go over a prideful win against Leeds United and look ahead to the trip to Bramall Lane on Wed...
PREVIEW | Leeds United v Aston Villa w/ Leeds That
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With 7 points out of the last 15, Dean Smith's men will be looking to get back to winning ways at Elland Road on Saturday. Keeping that in mind, Cole ...
ASTON VILLA 1-2 LEICESTER CITY: Lacking Cash
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A humdrum performance from Dean Smith's men leaves many Villa fans wondering what's next. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads ...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Leicester City w/ Leicester Fan TV
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a tough batch of fixtures appear on the horizon for Aston Villa, Brendan Rodgers' men make their way to Villa Park on Sunday. Keeping that in mind,...
BRIGHTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA: A Martinez Masterclass
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In what can only be described as a virtuoso performance by Emi Martinez, Villa somehow escaped the Amex Stadium with a point. Join Cole Pettem, Danny ...
PREVIEW | Brighton v Aston Villa w/ Albion Roar
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Aston Villa's congested batch of fixtures now in the rear-view mirror, Dean Smith's men travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albi...
WEEK IN REVIEW: Villa Hunting For Europe
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a week that saw Villa exhibit two differing performances, the accomplishment of hitting last season's points total (35) in 21 games has many fans d...
SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Your Friendly Neighborhood VAR
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
VAR well and truly became a friend of Aston Villa on Saturday (Pretty sure it's a short-term relationship though!). Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and ...
BURNLEY 3-2 ASTON VILLA: A Tale Of Two Halves
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As most Villa fans still try to make sense of that shocking second half performance by Dean Smith's men, the Holtecast returns! Join Cole Pettem and d...
ASTON VILLA 2-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED: Cruising In Second Gear
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Villa return to winning ways as a Dean Smith-less side cruises to victory over a struggling Newcastle United. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and debuta...
MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 ASTON VILLA: What Is Offside?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Villa walk away from the Etihad Stadium emptied handed as yet another officiating controversy proves costly for Dean Smith's men. Join Cole Pett...
PREVIEW | Manchester City v Aston Villa w/ Blue Moon Podcast
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Villa will FINALLY be back in action as Dean Smith's men travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem...
ASTON VILLA 1-4 LIVERPOOL: Young Lions Do Us Proud
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Against all of the odds, Villa's youngsters were able to display a valiant and impressive effort against defending champions and current league-leader...
FA CUP PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Liverpool w/ The Anfield Wrap
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The FA Cup is finally upon us! Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to preview Friday's cup clash with th...
MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 ASTON VILLA: VAR Is The Enemy!
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New year, same old VAR issues for Aston Villa. Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as the lads dissect the New Years Day defeat to Manchester United and T...
PALACE WIN, CHELSEA DRAW & A TRIP TO OLD TRAFFORD
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It has well and truly been a joyous holiday season for Aston Villa as Dean Smith's men currently sit in 5th place with 26 points on the board. Join Co...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Crystal Palace w/ The Eagles Beak
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Villa head into Christmas with their highest points total since the 2009-2010 season and with Crystal Palace next on the docket, Dean Smith's me...
WEST BROM 0-3 ASTON VILLA: The El Ghazi Redemption Arc
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like it will be a VERY merry Christmas for Aston Villa Football Club! Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and newcomer to the pod, Max Stokes of Vi...
ASTON VILLA 0-0 BURNLEY: Missing The Targett
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Home frustrations continue for Aston Villa as Dean Smith's men muster up 27 shots, but fail to register a single goal in a 0-0 draw with Burnley. Join...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Burnley w/ Dave Roberts of No Nay Never
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Aston Villa back on track in the win column, Burnley is next up on the docket as Sean Dyche's men travel to Villa Park on Thursday. Keeping that ...
WOLVES 0-1 ASTON VILLA: In Emi Martinez We Trust
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Villa never like to do anything the easy way, that's for sure! Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as they revel in the stoppage-time win (Thanks to John ...
PREVIEW | Wolves v Aston Villa with Talking Wolves
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lengthy 12 day wait for Villa to return to action is nearly over as the lads travel to Molineux for the early kick-off fixture on Saturday. With tha...
WEST HAM 2-1 ASTON VILLA: Missed Chances & More VAR Nonsense
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Think it's fair to say that the beautiful game is well and truly gone! Join Cole Pettem for a two-part edition of the Holtecast as Shaun from One2Elev...
PREVIEW | West Ham v Aston Villa + Topping the hate crime list
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With 9 days between the loss to Brighton and the trip to the London Stadium feeling like an eternity, Villa have disappointingly topped one particular...
ASTON VILLA 1-2 BRIGHTON: What Is A Penalty?
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The comforts of home just haven't been present for the Villa as Brighton & Hove Albion secure their first ever win at Villa Park. Join Cole Pettem...
PREVIEW | Aston Villa v Brighton with Albion Roar
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the international break comes to an end, Aston Villa return to action as Graham Potter's Brighton and Hove Albion make their way to Villa Park. Wit...
ARSENAL 0-3 ASTON VILLA: Taking The Gunners To The Cleaners
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grealish and company are back to their very best as they put Arsenal to the sword. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and For The Love of Paul McGrath podc...
PREVIEW | Arsenal v Villa with The Gooner Talk TV
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With two straight defeats on the bounce, Aston Villa travel to North London looking to get back into the win column against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Ke...
ASTON VILLA 3-4 SOUTHAMPTON: The Set-Piece Conundrum
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Too little too late for Villa as the unthinkable second-half comeback did not have time on its side. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and The Villa Fille...
PREVIEW | Villa v Southampton with Total Saints Podcast
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Villa's undefeated streak in the Premier League being snapped by Leeds United last week, the chance for redemption arises as Southampton pay a vi...
ASTON VILLA 0-3 LEEDS UNITED: A Tough Lesson Learned
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A difficult Friday evening for Villa as Patrick Bamford and Leeds United bring Jack Grealish and company back to reality. Join Cole Pettem and Danny R...
PREVIEW | Villa v Leeds United with Leeds That
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Villa remain undefeated in the Premier League thus far - with Leeds United next on the agenda under the floodlights at Villa Park. With that in mind, ...
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 ASTON VILLA: ROSS IS BOSS!
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Villa are pretty good at this football thing so far this season, aren't they? Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as they revel in Aston Villa's fourth co...
RUINING VARDY'S PARTY? | LEICESTER CITY PREVIEW
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the international break in the rear-view mirror and the return of Premier League football on the horizon, Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunwo...
ASTON VILLA 7-2 LIVERPOOL: DEMOLISHING THE CHAMPIONS
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool losing 7-2 is not something you see very often, let alone Aston Villa being the team that shifted 7 past them. Cole Pettem is joined by regu...
Holtecast - Aston Villa Trailer
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the brand new feed for the Holtecast - An Aston Villa podcast in association with 7500 To Holte. Available on all podcast audio platforms.S...