Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

Episode 477 - My name is Lucas

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira said to be near completion, I'm joined by James Horncastle who gives us some insight into the ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 234 - 11.06.2018

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast begins with a discussion about sawing off your own arm, which tells you how quiet things are at the moment. Nevertheless, we discuss Toma...

Episode 476 - Setting things off

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I chat to Paolo Bandini about the signing of 34 year old Stephan Lichtsteiner who joins after seven successful years with Juventus. Wh...

Arsecast Extra Episode 233 - 04.06.2018

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a quiet week but we still have some aural pleasure for you as we – with the help of your questions – chat about the Arsenal legends and ...

Episode 475 - Telephone calls (and some Skype calls too)

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show is a call-in show, recorded last night. I answered calls at random and spoke to Arsenal fans about all kinds of things, including hopes a...

Arsecast Extra Episode 232 - 29.05.2018

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we reflect on the week since the announcement of Unai Emery taking over as head coach, with some thoughts about hopes about what t...

Episode 474 - Unai Emery arrives

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal appointed a new head coach, Unai Emery, on Wednesday. The Spaniard's name was barely mentioned, but he's going to be the man tasked with bring...

Arsecast Extra Episode 231 (LIVE!) - 22.05.2018

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So this episode was recorded live at Union Chapel last night, and during the first half of the show we discussed lots of things but also the future on...

Episode 473 - Mikel Arseteta

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we have a round-table discussion about the final game of the season and the season as a whole, including Arsene Wenger's departure and...

Arsecast Extra Episode 230 - 14.05.2018

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arsene Wenger took charge of his final game as Arsenal manager yesterday, a 1-0 win over Huddersfield which is discussed briefly, but the main chat is...

Episode 472 - Arsene's last hurrah

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bit of a strange one: the last ever Arsecast with Arsene Wenger as manager. He's been a constant throughout the lifetime of this show, so I ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 229 - 07.05.2018

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James is away this week, so I called over to Tayo Popoola's house to record this week's show. Over pastries and prosecco, we discuss the emotional day...

Episode 471 - No fairy tale ending for Arsene

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano means there's no fairy tale ending for Arsene Wenger, nor any silverware for Arsenal this season. Diego Costa's goal...

Arsecast Extra Episode 228 - 30.04.2018

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Defeat to Manchester United but a day from which we can draw some positives, not least the performances of some of the young players sent out at Old T...

Arsecast Extra Episode 227 - 27.04.2018

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was so close to being a great European night, but a late defensive slip-up allowed 10 man Atletico Madrid to grab an equaliser. James and I chat ab...

Episode 470 - Atletico Madrid, Sanllehi and Enrique

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an super extra bonus Arsecast ahead of tomorrow's Europa League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. I chat with Spanish based journal...

Arsecast Extra Episode 226 - 23.04.2018

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The 4-1 win over West Ham was enjoyable, but not the main event as we still come to terms with the news that Arsene Wenger will be leaving the club at...

Episode 469 - Arsene calls it quits

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two podcasts in one day, but this is no ordinary day. Earlier, Arsene Wenger announced his intention to leave the club at the end of the season, and i...

Episode 468 - Tickets, Europe, Stuff and Things

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a slow Arsenal news week, this episode begins with Daniel Storey of Football 365, and we look back on the Premier League season as a whole after...

Arsecast Extra Episode 225 - 16.04.2018

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle which simply adds to our abysmal away record, chat about our defending, or lack of it,...

Episode 467 - The Nenny

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to ESPN's Arsenal correspondent Mattias Karen about Arsenal's 2-2 draw against CSKA Moscow which helped ensure qualificatio...

Arsecast Extra Episode 224 - 09.04.2018

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's another goodly morning as we discuss the 3-2 win over Southampton yesterday, the contributions of both Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi who had very ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 223 - 06.04.2018

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra we discuss the very enjoyable 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow in the Europa League, in particular the incredible goal scored by ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 222 - 02.04.2018

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Football is back and we enjoy beating Stoke if not everything that came before. We chat about the performance, the result, why criticism of Aubameyang...

Episode 466 - The Never Ending Story

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to Rory Smith of the New York Times about Jack Wilshere, his England situation, and how his contract impasse at Arsenal cou...

Arsecast Extra Episode 221 - 26.03.2018

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Interlull so we muddle through with a podcast touching on some of the international action, Arsene Wenger and his future tied to how far we g...

Episode 465 - The phone-y one

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There wasn't a lot going on this week because of the Interlull, leaving us short of Arsenal stuff to talk about, so last night I did a phone-in show, ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 220 - 19.03.2018

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's not a lot going on in the Arsenal world right now, but that's never stopped us producing a podcast before. There's football chatter, intersper...

Arsecast Extra Episode 219 - 16.03.2018

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal are through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after a 5-1 aggregate win, and a 3-1 victory in the second leg. We discuss the convinci...

Arsecast Extra Episode 218 - 12.03.2018

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two wins in a week, Mr Arse Ambassador, with these results you are really spoiling us. James and I get tucked into the Watford win, the deliciousness ...

Episode 464 - Sometimes maybe good

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we enjoy a long overdue win and with me to discuss the 2-0 Europa League triumph over AC Milan is Paolo Bandini. We chat about a m...

Arsecast Extra Episode 217 - 05.03.2018

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we consider the 2-1 away defeat to Brighton, the lack of performance from the players and the manager's inability to turn things a...

Episode 463 - Itchy and Scratchy

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with a very cold Andrew Allen immediately after the 3-0 defeat to Man City on Thursday night and discuss what was a strange...

Arseblog launches on Patreon - an explanation

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the 16th birthday of the site, Arseblog has launched on Patreon, which is a subscription service. Why are we doing it? Does it affect the re...

Arsecast Extra Episode 216 - 26.02.2018

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we look back on a disappointing day at Wembley which saw Arsenal lose the Carabao Cup final 3-0 to Man City. We discuss the perfor...

Arsecast Extra Episode 215 - 23.02.2018

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this extra Arsecast Extra we look back at the 2-1 Europa League defeat to Östersunds FK, a lacklustre performance from an unprepared side, but one...

Arsecast Extra Episode 214 - 19.02.2018

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's not a lot of Arsenal to discuss this week but we still have a good show for you, discussing things as diverse as Hector Bellerin at the Oxford...

Episode 462 - Captain Dave and his penalty save

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, recorded immediately after the 3-0 win over Östersunds FK in the Europa League last night, I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tim from @...

Arsecast Extra Episode 213 - 12.02.2018

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we look back at the 1-0 defeat to Sp*rs and talk about how the vagaries of football could have seen us nick something from the gam...

Episode 461 - Diving and stuff

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's bumper edition of the show I chat with Amy Lawrence about all the January changes and Arsenal's new look attack. What now for Alexandre Lac...

Arsecast Extra Episode 212 - 05.02.2018

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode James and I battle the very Internet itself as we try to stay connected to discuss the 5-1 win over Everton on Saturday. We cha...

Episode 460 - David Ornstein on the January transfer window

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By any standards Arsenal have had a remarkable January transfer window. It's been a long way from signing Kim Kallstrom, that's for sure, and with me ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 211 - 01.02.2018

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James returns from his travels with – no surprise here – news of misfortune falling him on his trip. We try and make sense of what has been a rema...

Episode 459 - Ian Wright

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We'll have an Arsecast Extra for you later in the week as James returns from his travels, but in the meantime I hope you'll enjoy another conversation...

Episode 458 - Ivan's Transfer Dream Team

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show I'm joined by the legendary Goonerholic, and James from We Are the Northbank, for a good chat about beating Chelsea and making to ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 210 - 22.01.2018

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host Tayo Popoola (@DJTayo) to look back on the very enjoyable 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. We chat about the ...

Episode 457 - Crazy Transfer Mayhem Madness!

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a week of transfer mayhem, with Theo Walcott sold to Everton, the potential Alexis Sanchez - Henrikh Myhitaryan swap, Pierre Emerick-Aubamey...

Arsecast Extra Episode 209 - 15.01.2018

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host JB (@gunnerpunner) to pore over another poor day away from home after Arsenal went down 2-1 to Bournemout...

Episode 456 - There's a brand new dance

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a week when Hector Bellerin's sartorial choices made as many headlines as anything else, I'm joined by the Man from East Lower (@eastlower) to disc...

Arsecast Extra Episode 208 - 08.01.2018

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by guest host Elliot Smith @YankeeGunner, to discuss the 4-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest and the third round exit from ...

Episode 455 - No case for the defence

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Dan Levy about the Chelsea game in midweek, our obvious defensive issues and the manager's inability to solve them, wh...

Arsecast Extra Episode 207 - 01.01.2018

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this first Arsecast Extra of 2018, I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 1-1 draw with West Brom on New Year's Eve, the Arsenal performance, an...

Arsecast Extra Episode 206 - 29.12.2017

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 3-2 win over Crystal Palace, a rare away win, and a very welcome return to form for Alexis Sanchez. We chat ab...

Episode 454 - Alexis and the Mugsmashers

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I chat with Tim Stillman ahead of the Liverpool game, discussing the possible defensive system we'll use, and whether Ainsley Maitland-Niles...

Arsecast Extra Episode 205 - 18.12.2017

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show: Mesut Ozil's sumptuous volley gave us a 1-0 win over Newcastle, but what was the thinking behind his position deeper in midfield?...

EPISODE 453 - Third Choice

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I chat with Chief Soccer Correspondent for the New York Times, Rory Smith, about Arsenal's midweek draw against West Ham, the manager's stru...

Arsecast Extra Episode 204 - 11.12.2017

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we look back on the disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton, and what was another careless opening from Arsenal. We discuss the lack o...

Episode 452 - Overcrowding

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with James from @gunnerblog about the 6-0 win over BATE Borisov, some redemption for the likes of Mathieu Debuchy and Theo ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 203 - 04.12.2017

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show was recorded in Dublin with James and an extra Extra guest, Andrew Allen. We look back on the weekend's game against Man United, the ...

Episode 451 - The Ferryman

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the 5-0 win over Huddersfield, the beauty of Arsenal's goals, and Mesut Ozil's contribut...

Arsecast Extra Episode 202 - 27.11.2017

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss yet another injury time win over Burnley, what a lovely man Lee Mason is, and how the outrage of the opposition fans was like swe...

Episode 450 - The teacup of tribalism

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners will be glad to hear that there's some, but relatively little, discussion of last night's 1-0 defeat to Cologne in the Europa League. There'...

Arsecast Extra Episode 201 - 20.11.2017

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we steady ourselves after that incredible power shift that ... oh, wait, that didn't happen. We discuss the very enjoyable 2-0 win ...

Episode 449 - What a magic

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by the one and only Ian Wright to discuss the upcoming North London derby against the old enemy. Ian chats about his fe...

Arsecast Extra Episode 200 - 13.11.2017

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is the 200th Arsecast Extra, and thankfully for us it's come at a time when there's so much to discuss from an Arsenal point of view a...

Episode 448 - Dara Ó Briain

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show I chat with Dara Ó Briain, comedian, TV ever-present, science bloke, hat wearer, and, of course, Arsenal fan. He's in Dublin with...

Arsecast Extra Episode 199 - 07.11.2017

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we look back at the 3-1 defeat to Man City which took place in the distant jet-lagged past. From team selection and a lack of Lac...

Episode 447 - Socrates

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show I chat with the brilliant David Squires about his cartooning, Jose Mourinho's in or out bollocks, difficult drawings, and his new ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 198 - 30.10.2017

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, recorded between Melbourne and London, we discuss the 2-1 over Swansea, the impact of Sead Kolasinac and his mighty thighs, as we...

Arsecast Extra Episode 197 - 23.10.2017

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show enjoy the 5-2 demolition of Everton and the successful deployment of the AOL front three, Alexis, Ozil and Lacazette. They dialed-...

Episode 446 - Euro Pop

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, recorded just moments after the 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League, I chat with Tim Stillman about the game, the...

Arsecast Extra Episode 196 - 16.10.2017

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the disastrous 2-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday evening. The performance, the team, the tactics, and the all too ...

Episode 445 -'89'

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Amy Lawrence about the upcoming documentary '89' which, unsurprisingly, tells the epic story of Arsenal's title win in...

Arsecast Extra Episode 195 - 09.10.2017

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Interlull edition of the show we discuss the injury to Shkodran Mustafi, potential problems at centre-half, Alex Iwobi's big international goa...

Episode 444 - Rich

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It may be an Interlull but we've still got a podcast for you today, and in the wake of Arsenal's financial results being released last week, I chat wi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 194 - 02.10.2017

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, after we deal with lawnmower problems, we discuss the 2-0 win over Brighton, goals for Nacho Monreal and Alex Iwobi, a sizzling a...

Episode 443 - Borisov, Borison

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 4-2 win over BATE Borisov in the Europa League. Two goals for Theo Walcott, a first goal for Rob Holding, and ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 193 - 26.09.2017

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 2-0 win over West Brom, and how Shkodran Mustafi's sliding made Tony Pulis so very, very angry. We discuss the...

Episode 442 - The broken men

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show I do my best to keep discussion of Doncaster and West Brom to an absolute minimum, so instead I talk to Rory Smith of the New York...

Arsecast Extra Episode 192 - 18.09.2017

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge was a big improvement on the last away day at Anfield, but is it something to get excited about or more a case of lowe...

Episode 441 - Cologne-no you didn't!

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I have three guests to discuss our Europa League debut, in terms of what happened on and off the pitch. First up James from Gunner...

Arsecast Extra Episode 191 - 11.09.2017

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal are back and so is James, and in this episode we discuss the 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the weekend. We look at Danny Welbeck's performance, ...

Episode 440 - The transfer window is a duck

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With me on this week's show, to look back at the transfer window in general, the culture of transfers and misinformation, the potential changes to it ...

Episode 439 - I know what you did this summer

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With me to discuss what has been a very interesting summer for Arsenal is the BBC's David Ornstein. No doubt many of you saw his summary of our off-se...

Episode 438 - All the young dudes

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With me in this episode to discuss the Arsenal youth system is Jeorge Bird. Jeorge's long running blog is the definitive source for news and info abou...

Episode 437 - Deadline day

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The transfer window is now closed, what we have we hold, and what we did on deadline day wasn't that inspiring. In fact, it's a summer in which it fee...

Episode 436 - Billionaires

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat to James Montague, author of a new book entitled: The Billionaires Club – The Unstoppable Rise of Football's Super-rich Owner...

Arsecast Extra Episode 190 - 28.08.2017

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at disastrous 4-0 hammering at Anfield on Sunday, the team selection, the lack of effort, the insipid performance, an...

Episode 435 - Ooooooh blimey!

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we get a Mugsmasher perspective on their summer, their transfer business, what needs to be done with their squad, their hopes for ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 189 - 21.08.2017

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 1-0 defeat to Stoke, and try to make some sense of Arsene Wenger's team selection and substitutions. We also d...

Episode 434 - Barcelona and then Arsenal

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast was recorded yesterday evening, as news of the horrible attack in Barcelona came through, and given my connection with the place it was v...

Arsecast Extra Episode 188 - 14.08.2017

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is back and we relive that extraordinary opening game on Friday night when we beat Leicester 4-3. We chat about the performance, th...

Episode 433 - Friday Night Lights

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The new season kicks off tonight, rather unusually, and Arsenal face Leicester City in the first game of the new campaign. To preview Premier League, ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 187 - 07.08.2017

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at yesterday's Community Shield victory over Chelsea, the impact of new boy Sead Kolasinac, the performance of fellow...

Arsecast Extra Episode 186 - 31.07.2017

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 174 things we learned from the Emirates Cup, including stuff about Reiss Nelson, Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka and new s...

Arsecast Extra Episode 185 - 27.07.2017

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

James is back from his holidays so we catch up on all the nothing that happened while he was away, including: Pre-season games against Bayern and Chel...

Arsecast 432 - In The Mixer with Michael Cox

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this somewhat surprise episode of the show, I chat to Michael about his new book: The Mixer: the Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to...

Arsecast Extra Episode 184. 17.07.2017

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this second show in three days we look at the final match of the Australian tour, and discuss the comments made by Alexis Sanchez regarding his fut...

Arsecast Extra Episode 183 - 14.07.2017

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's post-holiday show we discuss all the stuff that's gone on since the last podcast, including: the signing of Lacazette, the Jens Lehmann...

Arsecast Extra Episode 182 - 02.07.2017

02 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the apparently imminent signing of Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon for what will be a club record fee. We discuss the Fre...