Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

Episode 524 - One foot in the final

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me to discuss the 3-1 win over Valencia in the Europa League semi-final is James Benge of Football London. We chat about Arsenal's poor start ...

Episode 523 - Valencia

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal face Valencia this week in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday, looking to bounce back from recent domestic disappointment and ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 284 - 29.04.2019

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A third defeat in a week has left Arsenal's chances of finishing in the top four very remote, but it has precipitated the longest Arsecast Extra of al...

Episode 522 - Europa League or bust?

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss our top four chances after the defeats to Wolves and Crystal Palace. I'm a bit down but Amy ...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 3 - Quadruple

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2006-07, Arsenal Ladies achieved a unique quadruple- winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Premier League Cup and the European Cup. They remain the o...

Arsecast Extra Episode 283 - 22.04.2019

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday's 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace was a big disappointment, and we try to make sense of it. From Unai Emery's team selection and formation, to ...

Episode 521 - Laca's on fire

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 1-0 win over Napoli which secured our passage into the Europa League semi-finals. We cha...

Arsecast Extra Episode 282 - 16.04.2019

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An away win and a clean sheet are not to be scoffed at for Arsenal this season, but did we miss an opportunity to do a bit more in yesterday's 1-0 win...

Arsecast Extra Episode 281 - 12.04.2019

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal put themselves in a great position going into the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final with a 2-0 win over Napoli last night. We disc...

Arsecast Extra Episode 280- 07.04.2019

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why are Arsenal so bad away from home? What's wrong with us when we play other teams at their home grounds? Why do we have problems on the road? What ...

Episode 520 - Greyjoy

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, ahead of Sunday's trip to Goodison Park, I'm joined by Everton fan Rog Bennett, one half of the Men in Blazers. We chat about Arsenal under...

Arsecast Extra Episode 279 - 02.04.2019

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Football is back at last, and Arsenal returned to action with a 2-0 win over Newcastle. We discuss the game, the goals we scored and the ones that got...

Episode 519 - Goodbye Interlull, Hello Football

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss our April fixture pile-up, the Laurent Koscielny renaissance, Matteo Guendouzi's first s...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast: Episode 2 - Seven Zero Sum Game

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this month’s show we are joined by the Guardian’s Women’s Football Correspondent Suzy Wrack. Suzy and Tim talk about the record breaking Barc...

Arsecast Extra Episode 278 - 25.03.2019

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Interlull continues but the show must go on, so we round up all the nothing that's been happening from an Arsenal point of view. The training camp...

Episode 518 - Worse than Omsk

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It may be an Interlull but there's still a podcast and this week I chat to Josh Robinson, co-author of a fantastic book called – The Club: How the E...

Arsecast Extra Episode 277 - 18.03.2019

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It might be an Interlull but we have an Arsecast Extra for you all the same. James and I chat a bit about the weekend's non-Arsenal action, including ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 276 - 15.03.2019

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra James and I discuss the 3-0 win over Rennes last night, and our qualification for the quarter-finals of the Europa League...

Arsecast Extra Episode 275 - 11.03.2019

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's a very goodly morning as we enjoy and recap the 2-0 win over Manchester United yesterday. They had their chances but a brilliant displa...

Episode 517 - Eurotrash

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with James about the 3-1 defeat to Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday night. A bright start was followed by a sending ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 274 - 03.03.2019

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's quite sweary show we start with some of the positives from the North London derby. Despite the frustrating nature of the result, there ...

Episode 516 - Predictions and stuff

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Phil Costa from OneFootball to discuss the win against Bournemouth, some encouraging signs in the way we've played i...

Arsecast Extra Episode 273 - 25.02.2019

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we look back at the 2-0 win over Southampton which saw us move ahead of Man Utd and into the top four. We chat about an impressive first ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 272 - 22.02.2019

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a post-Europa League show in which we discuss the 3-0 win over BATE Borisov who hopefully we never ever have to play again. We chat corners, the ...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast #1 - The Conti Cup Final

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode: Arsenal Women will bid to win the WSL Continental Tyres Cup for the 6th time in 8 seasons when they face Manchester City in the...

Arsecast Extra Episode 271 - 18.02.2019

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a busy weekend revolving around the Mesut Ozil Tweet and 'discussions' that it sparked, we discuss the German and the ongoing situation at the c...

Episode 515 - Worries

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat to Tim Stillman about our 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov in the Europa League. Arsenal were beaten by a team who haven't played in ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 270 - 10.02.2019

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 2-1 win over Huddersfield, are we worrying too much about style if the result is right? We touch on the perfor...

Episode 514 - Mavropanos to the rescue

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to shoot the breeze as we head into the final 13 games of the season. It's a big challenge, and Unai Emery ...

Episode 513 - Behind the January transfer window with David Ornstein

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this special extra bonus Arsecast I'm joined by the BBC's David Ornstein to go behind the scenes of Arsenal's January transfer window. We discuss t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 269 - 04.02.2019

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, why has losing a game almost everyone expected us to lose caused such an outpouring of angst? We delve into the 3-1 defeat to Man...

Episode 512 - Denis Denis

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded as the busy business of transfer deadline day was going on and ... well ... in truth it wasn't busy from an Arsenal point of...

Arsecast Extra Episode 268 - 28.01.2019

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm straight off a transatlantic flight and behind the mic to discuss the 3-1 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United. We chat about th...

Episode 511: James talks to people

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Because I'm away and without time to put an episode together myself, the podcast is a bit different today. With Manchester United in the FA Cup on Fri...

Arsecast Extra Episode 267 - 21.01.2019

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a goodly morning at last as we enjoy the 2-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Unai Emery changed things up and it paid dividends. We saw a strong de...

Episode 510: On the pitch - Behind the scenes

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a week which has tested the patience of many, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Mesut Ozil situation and the revelation that Unai Em...

Arsecast Extra Episode 266 - 14.01.2019

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not exactly the cheeriest podcast of all time, but after the 1-0 defeat to West Ham, there's not much to be happy about. We discuss our recent form, U...

Episode 509 - Money

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tim Stillman, and we react to the news that we can only loan players in January. Does it mean we ha...

Arsecast Extra Episode 265 - 07.01.2019

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show a look back on the 3-0 FA Cup win over Blackpool, the performances of our young players including double goal scorer Joe Willock, ...

Episode 508 - 1929

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to Christine Seddeon, Chairperson of the Blackpool Supporter's Trust, ahead of our FA Cup game against the League One side....

Arsecast Extra Episode 264 - 30.12.2018

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the agenda: the 5-1 defeat to Liverpool and the calamitous defending from some players who just aren't up to it. We discuss the goals we conceded, ...

Episode 507 - Mugsmasher chat

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A no frills between Christmas and New Year episode in which I chat with my Liverpool supporting brother, The Mugsmasher, about the upcoming game again...

Arsecast Extra Episode 263 - 23.12.2018

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We got back to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday. There's a lot of love for Sokratis after an excellent performanc...

Episode 506 - NÖzil

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's not an Arsecast Extra but James is with me to discuss the 2-0 defeat to Sp*rs in the Carabao Cup, the performance, the attacking and defensive is...

Arsecast Extra Episode 262 - 17.12.2018

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The unbeaten run is over after 22 games with a 3-2 defeat to Southampton. We discuss the team selection, the performance, the manager's decisions and ...

Episode 505 - Listen

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show there's a brief recap of the 1-0 win over Qarabag before I chat to Tayo Popoola and Clive Palmer about the Raheem Sterling inciden...

Arsecast Extra Episode 261 - 10.12.2018

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 1-0 win over Huddersfield thanks to Lucas Torreira's late, great goal. There's plenty of chat about the Urugua...

Episode 504 - Best Fran Merida

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Goonerholic and the Man from East Lower to discuss what has been a good week for the Gunners. We go back to Sunday's...

Arsecast Extra Episode 260 - 03.12.2018

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's an especially goodly morning as the derby day triumph dominates today's episode. We enjoy the 4-2 routing of Sp*rs at the Emirates yesterday on w...

Arsecast Extra Episode 259 - 30.11.2018

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode James and I look back on the 3-0 win over FC Vorskla in the Europa League and focus on the promising performances of the young players...

Arsecast Extra Episode 258 - 26.11.2018

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we get back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, but we do continue to ride our luck at times. We discuss the change o...

Episode 503 - He did it his way

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to Tim Stillman about the great start to the season for Arsenal Women and go behind the scenes a bit with Joe Montemurro's ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 257 – 19.11.2018

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's somewhat rambling Interlull episode, we discuss the excitement of the Nations League thingy, Granit Xhaka, Unai Emery's use of video, a...

Episode 502 - Admirable Nelson

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Interlull but we still have a show for you, and today I chat to the BBC's David Ornstein about Reiss Nelson. David was in Germany to chat to ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 256 - 11.11.2018

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show the disappointing 1-1 draw with Wolves at home. We're used to bad first halves, but we got a bad second half too, and should we st...

Episode 501 - Bad luck for Welbeck

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League with a 0-0 draw against Sporting, but the main focus is on the apparently serious injur...

Episode 500 - El Maestro

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this 500th episode of the podcast, I chat to Romain Molina, the author of a new book about Unai Emery. 'El Maestro' gives us a fascinating insight ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 255 - 04.11.201

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're looking at the 1-1 draw against Liverpool and a performance which was a real positive under Unai Emery. The character to come from beh...

Episode 499 - Emery's next big test

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal face Liverpool at the Emirates this weekend, in what is the biggest test for Unai Emery since the opening two game of the season. The Gunners ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 254 - 28.10.2018

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we record right after the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. A tale of two penalties for the home side, some dodgy def...

Episode 498 - Portugeezer

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat Lewis Ambrose about our 1-0 victory over Sporting in the Europa League, our 11th successive win thanks to Danny Welbeck's g...

Arsecast Extra Episode 253 - 23.10.2018

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we record right after our 3-1 win over Leicester at the Emirates. An iffy first half was followed by an excellent second, Mesut Oz...

Episode 497 - Improvement

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Clive Palmer about the work Unai Emery is doing, from creating a pathway for young players to make it to the first tea...

Arsecast Extra Episode 252 - 15.10.2018

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull Arsecast Extra we discuss Thierry Henry's appointment as Monaco coach, Laurent Koscielny's retirement from international foot...

Episode 496 - xG and Arsenal Women

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull Arsecast we discuss stats with Tim from 7amkickoff. Arsenal are over-performing when it comes to Expected Goals. What does th...

Arsecast Extra Episode 251 - 07.10.2018

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we enjoy the 5-1 win over Fulham, two goals each for Lacazette and Aubameyang, a truly beautiful goal of the season contender from...

Episode 495 - Qarabag of love

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to discuss the 3-0 win over Qarabag in the Europa League. Should we be concerned at the defe...

Arsecast Extra Episode 250 - 30.09.2018

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's landmark 250th episode of the podcast, we look back at the 2-0 win over Watford, the seventh successive win in all competitions, and en...

Episode 494 - Rambo to go?

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to get his thoughts on the early stages of the Unai Emery regime, the various conundrums the manage...

Arsecast Extra Episode 249 - 24.09.2018

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we celebrate the first clean sheet of the season in the 2-0 win over Everton. Petr Cech was the man of the match, the front four c...

Episode 493 - Learning to run

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss the 4-2 over FC Vorskla and the Europa League in general. We also chat about the new boss, t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 248 - 17.09.2018

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show discussion of Saturday's 2-1, post-Interlull, win over Newcastle. After an unconvincing first half, the Gunners found their groove...

Episode 492 - Time for Torreira, please?!

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm still away on holidays, but the Premier League waits for no man and the people need a podcast to welcome back football after the Internet. So, Jam...

Arsecast Extra Episode 247 - 10.09.2018

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull show we have some connection issues between Spain and London, but we just about manage to discuss the international games, th...

Episode 491 - Liam Brady

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Brady is one of the greatest players ever to play for Arsenal, and as a young Irish lad, I enjoyed the fact he was such an important player for u...

Arsecast Extra Episode 246 - 03.09.2018

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 3-2 win over Cardiff, the fine performance from Alexandre Lacazette, some good fouling from the Gunners, the a...

Episode 490 - What is it with Mesut?

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tim Stillman to discuss Mesut Ozil, his time at the club in general, his recent difficulties, and w...

Arsecast Extra Episode 245 - 27.08.2018

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at our first win of the season, beating West Ham 3-1 on Saturday. Three points are obviously very welcome, but Unai E...

Episode 489 - Alan Smith

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with former Gunner Alan Smith as he celebrates the release of his new book 'Heads up - My life story'. We discuss how the b...

Arsecast Extra Episode 244 - 20.08.2018

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we look back at the 3-2 defeat to Chelsea where despite some encouraging attacking signs, our defensive weaknesses cost us any ...

Episode 488 - Social media un-Cech-d

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Jack Pitt Brooke of the Independent about Matteo Guendouzi, his rise to prominence, where he came from, what kind of a...

Arsecast Extra Episode 243 - 13.08.2018

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So the Unai Emery era has begun, and not unexpectedly Man City were too strong for us. We discuss the match, the performance, the new style of play, a...

Episode 487 - New Season Preview 2

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second of our new season preview episodes and in this one I have a chat with Tayo Popoola about what's to come, starting with Man City on ...

Episode 486 - New Season Preview 1

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this first of two pre-season podcast episodes, I chat with Ken Early from Second Captains about the dawn of a new Premier League campaign, how quic...

Episode 485 - Stan and Deliver

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special bonus Arsecast following the news that Alisher Usmanov has agreed to sell his stake in the club to Stan Kroenke – ultimately giving h...

Arsecast Extra Episode 242 - 06.08.2018

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, now that our pre-season preparations are complete, we discuss and analyse the readiness of the team for the opening game against ...

Episode 484 - A Real Douzi ...

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show a good whack of waffle from me about Arsenal in Dublin, a few snippets of info I picked up along the way, plus thoughts on the tea...

Arsecast Extra Episode 241 - 30.07.2018

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the two games in Singapore against Atletico Madrid and PSG, some of the players who have caught in the eye – includin...

Episode 483 - Tunnel Area

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Tim Stillman about the game in Singapore, the Aaron Ramsey situation, and the strange goings-on involving Ivan Gazidis...

Arsecast Extra Episode 240 - 23.07.2018

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show a pre-season round-up as the team heads to Singapore to play PSG and Atletico Madrid. We talk about the tour squad, a potential ne...

Episode 482 - No falling piano

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a call-in show recorded last night and I chat to Arsenal fans about all kinds of things including the future of Aaron Ramsey, Lucas...

Episode 481 - Philippe Senderos

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a long-term reader/listener to Arseblog, you'll know that I always had a real soft spot for Philippe Senderos. His Arsenal career didn't wor...

Arsecast Extra Episode 239 - 16.07.2018

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What did we learn from Arsenal's 8-0 win over Boreham Wood FC at the weekend? Not a lot in truth, other than James doesn't know how to pronounce the n...

Episode 480 - Midfield matters

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the show this week are Tim Stillman and Andrew Allen, and we start with World Cup discussion after England's journey came to an end. How...

Arsecast Extra Episode 238 - 09.07.2018

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

England are into the semi-final of the World Cup and James is excited. We chat about their tournament, and assess their chances of going all the way. ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 237 - 02.07.2018

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The World Cup continues with shocks, drama, excitement, penalty shoot-outs and more. We chat about the goings-on, an impressive performance from rumou...

Episode 479 - Car door terror

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's not a lot of Arsenal news this week, but here's a podcast anyway. I'm joined by Tim Stillman to chat about the World Cup, Brazil's chances of ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 236 - 25.06.2018

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show more World Cup chat, Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi are dropped, Xhaka scores a banger but might end up in trouble with FIFA for his celebr...

Episode 478 - Jack gets Bernd, Iceland at the World Cup

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I chat with James from Gunnerblog about the arrival of new goalkeeper Bernd Leno, the departure of Jack Wilshere, our transfer busines...

Arsecast Extra Episode 235 - 18.06.2018

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The World Cup is underway and that's the main focus of today's podcast, but with a close look at the Arsenal players taking part and how things are go...