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Episodes
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...
Arsecast Extra Episode 181 - 26.06.2017
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we chat about French strikers, from the reported interest in Alexandre Lacazette, the ongoing Kylian Mbappe situation and spurious...
Arsecast Extra Episode 180 - 19.06.2017
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we battle through the oppressive heat to discuss the over abundance of moths, TV shows, movies, pencil murder, the Confederations ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 179 - 12.06.2017
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the situations of Wojciech Szczesny and Serge Gnabry as their futures go in different directions, as well as news about...
Arsecast Extra Episode 178 - 05.06.2017
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show of the off-season we look at the reported €100m bid by Arsenal for Kylian Mbappé, try to work out how much truth there is behin...
Episode 431 - Stay
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, after winning the FA Cup, it was announced that Arsene Wenger had extended his contract with Arsenal until 2019.It's a decision that has sp...
Arsecast Extra Episode 177 - 29.05.2017
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of the show James and I look back on what was a brilliant weekend as Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 13th time beating Chelsea 2...
Arsecast Extra LIVE from Union Chapel - 26.05.2017
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Union Chapel in London on Thursday May 25th. With James and I on the panel are Tayo Popoola a...
Arsecast Extra Episode 176 - 22.05.2017
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we look back the final day of the season, the win over Everton, the Koscielny red card, injuries to Gabriel, Alexis and Xhaka, and...
Episode 430 - Is it bonkers?
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With me on this week's Arsecast, to discuss the season as a whole, is Amy Lawrence. We chat about the managerial situation, boardroom stasis, whether ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 175 - 17.05.2017
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this extra Arsecast Extra we look back on Tuesday night's 2-0 win over Sunderland, how goalkeeping heroics kept us at bay before Alexis found a way...
Arsecast Extra Episode 174 - 15.05.2017
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show James battles manfully through a sore throat as we talk about the very enjoyable 4-1 win over Stoke at the weekend, the ever incre...
Episode 429 - Change-a-doodle-doo
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast, and with me to discuss the week that was, with two wins, two clean sheets, and all the rest is Jim Campbell from Th...
Arsecast Extra Episode 173 - 08.05.2017
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we enjoy a goodly morning as we discuss the 2-0 win over Man Utd, defeating Jose Mourinho and his DNA sucking evil, laughing at An...
Episode 428 - New impressions
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show I'm joined by the Man from East Lower to discuss all the latest exciting, exhilarating goings-on at the Arsenal, including this we...
Arsecast Extra Episode 172 - 01.05.2017
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 2-0 defeat to Sp*rs, the team selection, the performance (or lack of it), and try and make some sense of what's goi...
Episode 427 - NLD
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of a North London derby I chat with Arsenal journalist Layth Yousif about his thoughts on the big game, the midweek game against Leicester, empt...
Arsecast Extra Episode 171 - 24.04.2017
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Man City, the performance, the system, individual displays and the prospect of the f...
Episode 426 - The Wright Stuff
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Arsecast is a pretty special one because yesterday I went to London to sit down for an hour with the one and only Ian Wright. I don't need...
Arsecast Extra Episode 170 - 18.04.2017
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show James joins us from sunny Mallorca where he's eating all the Jamon Ruffles to discuss the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Monday nig...
Episode 425 - "The Nighthawk (in the day)"
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by lots of people who called in yesterday to chat about Arsenal and other things besides. We had fans...
Arsecast Extra Episode 169 - 11.04.2017
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, what the consequences should be, what the consequences are likely to be, the manager,...
Episode 424 - The Sixth Sense
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast and to discuss training ground protests, a possible boardroom power struggle, but more importantly an actual win in ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 168 - 03.04.2017
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 2-2 draw with Man City that stopped the rot to an extent, but still leaves us a long way from the Champions League ...
Episode 423 - A Perry interesting one
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast, and my first guest is former Gunner Perry Groves who has an interesting suspicion about why there's been such a del...
Arsecast Extra Episode 167 - 27.03.2017
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Interlull show we speak about the horrible injury sustained by Seamus Coleman at the weekend and why football needs to do more to preve...
Episode 422 - In conversation with Donald McRae
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know about you, but I genuinely couldn't face another conversation about what's going on, or not going on, at the club right now. I don't thin...
Arsecast Extra Episode 166 - 20.03.2017
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the dreadful defeat and performance against West Brom at the weekend. Dereliction of defensive duties, sterile football...
Episode 421 - A zone of danger
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me this week for a very interesting discussion about one of the men tipped as a potential Arsene Wenger replacement is Paolo Bandini. We talk ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 165 - 13.03.2017
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show discuss the FA Cup quarter-final win over Lincoln City, the sad case of Lucas Perez, terrible commentary and punditry, and who we ...
Episode 420 - The Arsenal environment
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
it's another long one so prep your ears. I'm joined by James Olley of the Evening Standard to talk Bayern, Wenger, Gazidis, Kroenke and more, before w...
Arsecast Extra Episode 164 - 06.03.2017
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we try and get to grips with the fall-out from the Alexis Sanchez stuff over the weekend. The team selection, the training ground ...
Episode 419 - Can we smash the 'smashers?
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show to discuss the shake-up at youth level and the departure of Andries Jonker, Im joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke from the Independent. We...
Arsecast Extra Episode 163 - 27.02.2017
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we deal with the fact there's no Arsenal news by talking about a dream in which a giant James features, more Gunnerblog acclaim fr...
Episode 418 - 606
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Arsecast was a little bit experimental. Sound and technology issues meant that my co-host for the evening, Andrew Allen, makes only a very...
Arsecast Extra Episode 162 - 21.02.2017
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the storming 2-0 win over Sutton United in the FA Cup, the so-called magic of the cup itself and how Arsenal, at least,...
Episode 417 - Come in number 67, your time is up
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast and given the week that's in it, there was really only one topic of discussion: the Bayern result and what it means ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 161 - 13.02.2017
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we take a look back at the difficult 2-0 win over Hull, the goals from Alexis, the handballs, the performance, Theo Walcott's aggr...
Episode 416 - The one from the Holiday Inn
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, recorded in a hotel room in Camden, I chat with Hugh Wizzy about the state of play at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger and his future, the ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 160 - 06.02.2017
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we look back at the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea which has ended our title chances for another year. We dissect the performance, the cons...
Episode 415 - It's all down to Josh
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To discuss the last week and the game against Chelsea this weekend, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair. We talk Watford and the disappointing defeat, the ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 159 - 30.01.2017
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we go double-barrelled as we look at the 5-0 win over Southampton in the FA Cup, goals from Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott, the mi...
Episode 414 - There is a devil coming
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast, and to chat about the Premier League title race, China, the rampant commercialism of the game, player hashtags, Ar...
Arsecast Extra Episode 158 - 23.01.2017
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we look back on the remarkable 2-1 win over Burnley, and the final few minutes which saw the game turn on its head twice. We discu...
Episode 413 - Fantastic vegetables, man ...
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show I'm joined by Tayo Popoola to shoot the breeze about Arsenal, Theo Walcott, Alex Iwobi's backside, current form and more. Then I c...
Arsecast Extra Episode 157 - 16.01.2017
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 4-0 win over Swansea, the performance of Alex Iwobi, the Alexis reaction to his substitution, Olivier Giroud's goal...
Episode 412 - The The Arsenal
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show to discuss contract renewals for three French stars, forward options, Mesut Ozil's return, the upcoming schedule, and young player...
Arsecast Extra Episode 156 - 09.01.2017
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we discuss the 2-1 win over Preston in the FA Cup, another late goal for Olivier Giroud, a dismal first half followed by a good se...
Episode 411 - A stat celebration
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Right, time now for this week's Arsecast and to discuss the midweek 3-3 draw with Bournemouth I'm joined by Adrian Clarke – host of The Breakdown on...
Arsecast Extra Episode 155 - 02.01.2017
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the very first Arsecast Extra at 2017 we look back at that delicious Olivier Giroud goal against Crystal Palace and urge people to enjoy for what i...
Arsecast Extra Episode 154 - 29.12.2016
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's festive show we look back at Christmas just past and compare the presents we received (many, many socks). We also discuss the hard-foug...
Episode 410 - Replacement Christmas waffle
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss the last week which has left us all so full of optimism and cheers about the team's capabili...
Arsecast Extra Episode 153 - 19.12.2016
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we relive all the fun and games of the 2-1 defeat to Man City yesterday. Why were Arsenal so tame? What was up with Mesut Ozil? Wh...
Episode 409 - Managing the moments
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Following the defeat to Everton in midweek I'm joined, after a Skype outage that put the whole show in jeapordy, by Julian H from Gingers4Limpar. We d...
Arsecast Extra Episode 152 - 12.12.2016
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we look back at the 3-1 win over Stoke at the weekend, the stupid fat bloke helping us score a goal, coming from behind, the penal...
Arsecast 408 - NGooooooooaaaaaalllll
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of fantastic wins in the last week I'm joined by Tim from @arse2mouse to discuss the midweek battering of Basel, finishing top of the C...
Arsecast Extra Episode 151 - 05.12.2016
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we look back at what was a great weekend for Arsenal and Alexis Sanchez. His hat-trick in the 5-1 win over West Ham was sensationa...
Episode 407 - A Very Harry Christmas
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week Im joined by the Man from East Lower to discuss all the Arsenal goings on, including the absence of Santi Cazorla and how we might cope with...
Arsecast Extra Episode 150 - 28.11.2016
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we look back at the 3-1 win over Bournemouth, two goals from Alexis, one from Theo Walcott, a solid performance from Granit Xhaka,...
Arsecast 406 - Live from The Garage
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show was recorded live at The Garage in Highbury & Islington with special guests Amy Lawrence, Philippe Auclair and Stuart MacFarlane join...
Arsecast Extra Episode 149 - 21.11.2016
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we look back at the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. We assess Arsenal's lacklustre performance but enjoy the result i...
Episode 405 - Theatre of Screams?
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the game this weekend I get a Manchester United perspective from Musa Okwonga, before we look at things with Arsenal eyes with Andrew Allen. ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 148 - 14.11.2016
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Interlull episode we try and figure out what the hell is going on with Alexis and his hamstring. Should he have common sense and not pl...
Episode 404 - The one with Stephen Bradley
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After some waffle 'inspired' by this week, I sit down to chat with Stephen Bradley, a former footballer and currently Arsenal's chief scout in Ireland...
Arsecast Extra Episode 147 - 07.11.2016
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss the 1-1 draw in the North London derby with Sp*rs. We chat about what was a disappointing performance, our lack of c...
Episode 403 - Mesut Goalzil
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time for this week's Arsecast, and I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss that Mesut Ozil goal, and the German's influence on this team at the moment. ...
Arsecast Extra Episode 146 - 31.10.2016
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's spooky Halloween episode we look back at how we sucked the blood out of Sunderland at the weekend; two goals each for Alexis Stabchez a...
Episode 402 - The dance of the purple dildo
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time now for this week's Arsecast and in this book heavy edition I'm joined by the brilliant David Squires to talk about his new book 'The Illustrated...