Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

Arsecast Extra Episode 145 - 24.10.2016

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we look back at the somewhat disappointing 0-0 draw against Boro, and discuss how Arsenal will have to find a solution when teams ...

Episode 401 - Ramblin' man

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time now for this week's Arsecast and to look back at the week that was I'm joined by Jim Campbell of the Football Ramble podcast (and now book), to d...

Arsecast Extra Episode 144 - 17.10.2016

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we hear all about James' enormous balls before going on to discuss the 3-2 win over Swansea, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil's goals a...

Episode 400 - A decade of waffle

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Arsecast is kind of a landmark one. Episode 400 comes almost 10 years to the day since the very first Arsecast, so there's a bit of a look...

Arsecast Extra Episode 143 - 10.10.2016

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Interlull episode James reveals the murky underside to riding camels, Trip Advisor reviews and elaborate scams in the Dromedary world i...

Arsecast Extra Episode 142 - 03.10.2016

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we join James on his holidays in Morocco to discuss the very late 1-0 win over Burnley yesterday. We discuss the winning goal, ...

Episode 399 - Who is this Theo Walcott kid?

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Arsecast I find it difficult not to laugh at Diego Costa, because who doesn't want to laugh at Diego Costa? I'm also joined by Rory Smi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 141 NYC - 26.09.2016

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode was recorded live in the Barleycorn bar in New York, thanks to Arsenal NYC. James and I relive some fun times in the big city, en...

Episode 398 - The Early One

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Arsecast is a day early for reasons which will become apparent when you listen. I look back on what might be a unique week for Arsenal in ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 140 - 19.09.2016

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we enjoy a night-time recording and take some joy in the pain of Jose Mourinho before trying to figure out why Harry Kane is sucki...

Arsecast 397 - Alexis Coq-up

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by Paolo Bandini to look back at the PSG game, Arsene Wenger's team selections, Alexis Sanchez up fro...

Arsecast Extra Episode 139 - 12.09.2016

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the late 2-1 win over Southampton, the collective performance and those of new signings Lucas Perez and Shkodran M...

Episode 396 - The Croaky One

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by Amy Lawrence and Stuart MacFarlane to talk about their brand new book 'The Wenger revolution: Twen...

Arsecast Extra Episode 138 - 05.09.2016

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull show we look back on the final days of the transfer window and discuss the departures of Serge Gnabry and Jack Wilshere. Is i...

Episode 395 - I'd rather Jack ...

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by James from We are the Northbank to discuss Jack Wilshere's move to Bournemouth. Is it the beginning of the end of hi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 137 - 29.08.2016

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we have a look at our first win of the season, the 3-1 at Watford. We discuss the performances (individual and collective), the im...

Episode 394 - Signings Ahoy!

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman and the Man from East Lower to discuss the Champions League draw, the potential arrivals of Lucas Perez...

Arsecast Extra Episode 136 - 22.08.2016

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look at the 0-0 draw against Leicester built off the back of an impressive defensive performance and the return of Laurent Kosc...

Episode 393 - The Arseblog Beercast

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Arsecast required beer after the Liverpool defeat and another exciting week of nothing much. I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tayo Popoola t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 135 - 15.08.2016

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss disastrous opening day defeat to Liverpool, the lack of preparation that played a part in the loss, the defending, lack...

Arsecast 392 - And so we're back

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the first Arsecast of the new season I'm joined by Ken Early from Second Captains to preview the Premier League, not just from an Arsenal point of ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 134 - 08.08.2016

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the last pre-season friendly against Man City, and the injury to Gabriel which leaves us very short at centre-half. Wha...

Arsecast Extra Episode 133 - 01.08.2016

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we about about the US tour, Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis talking about the transfer business we need to do, how our pre-season p...

Arsecast Extra Episode 132 - 25.07.16

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss transfer links to Riyad Mahrez, our first game of pre-season, mixed messages on transfers from Ivan Gazidis and Arsene ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 131 - 18.07.2016

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about all the nothing that's going on from an Arsenal point of view. The no signings we've made, the no striker we've boug...

Arsecast Extra Episode 130 - 04.07.2016

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss finally signing that World Class striker we've all been after or, to put it another way, have some considered chat abou...

Arsecast Extra Episode 129 - 27.06.2016

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about Brexit and the implications it might have for Arsenal and football, before rounding up the action at the European Ch...

Arsecast Extra Episode 128 - 20.06.2016

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show a very itchy James regales us once more with a tale from his action packed life of misadventure and misfortune, before we talk abo...

Arsecast Extra Episode 127 - 13.06.2016

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show look at the Euro 2016 goings-on, starting with the violent scenes in Marseilles – where James was supposed to be. What can the a...

Arsecast Extra Episode 126 - 06.06.2016

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we start with a shocking story about how James was almost shot dead by trying to run as fast as a motorbike, before moving on to t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 125 - 30.05.2016

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the Champions League final and some of the awfulness that took place at the San Siro on Saturday night, from the result...

Arsecast Extra Episode 124 - 23.05.2016

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at a weekend of leaks, bad dancing, new kit, new numbers, the FA Cup final, and the imminent return to the Premier Le...

Episode 391 - A round table and a trailer

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman, Andrew Allen and the Man from East Lower to look back at the season. We discuss. The end of season hil...

Arsecast Extra Episode 123 - 16.05.2016

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we laugh at Tottenham. Then we laugh at Tottenham before laughing at Tottenham. After that we spend some time laughing at Tottenham, we l...

Arsecast Extra Episode 122 - 13.05.2016

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we discuss the reports of a new contract for Arsene Wenger, the manager's denials of that story, where it might have come from, and what ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 121 - 12.05.2016

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we discuss the Danny Welbeck news as the striker is ruled out of action for 9 months with a knee injury. What does it mean for our tra...

Arsecast Extra Episode 120 - 11.05.2016

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we look at what happened last night between West Ham and Man Utd, and the goings on outside Upton Park - as well as highlighting a hug...

Arsecast Extra Episode 119 - 10.05.2016

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we begin with a very interesting email sent by a listener that leaves James somewhat lost for words, and understandably so. We then ch...

Arsecast Extra Episode 118 - 09.05.2016

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 2-2 draw with Man City, goals from Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud, the performance overall, the race for th...

Episode 390 - The Francis Coquelin dimension

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Leicester winning the league, how and why it happened, protests in the stadium during the No...

Arsecast Extra Episode 117 - 02.05.2016

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the 1-0 win over Norwich, the performance, the atmosphere/climate, Danny Welbeck's goal, Olivier Giroud's difficult per...

Episode 389 - Signs

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, and with protest in the air, I chat with Tim Stillman about the campaign this weekend for supporters to show their displeasure at...

Arsecast Extra Episode 116 v2 - 25.04.2016

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we dissect another disappointing showing, this time the 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Why did Olivier Giroud start? What has Joel Camp...

Arsecast Extra Episode 116 - 25.04.2016

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we dissect another disappointing showing, this time the 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Why did Olivier Giroud start? What has Joel Camp...

Episode 388 - Cars and goals

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast, and because it was all weird with Thursday night football, I chat with Philippe Auclair about Arsene Wenger and the situation...

Arsecast Extra Episode 115 - 18.04.2016

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday, in terms of the performance, the goal we conceded, what it means in th...

Episode 387 - Audio woes and stats

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast I am beset by audio woes as the installation of new equipment reminds me to just leave stuff alone. Eventually I manage to tal...

Arsecast Extra Episode 114 - 11.04.2016

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we take a look back at the 3-3 draw with West Ham, and discuss why it was we let such a good situation slip. We look at the defend...

Episode 386 - The Arsenal Yankee

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Right then, time for this week's Arsecast, and it's Danny heavy episode. After analysing some of Danny Mills' punditry, I'm joined by Danny Karbassiyo...

Arsecast Extra Episode 113 - 04.04.2016

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the rather nice 4-0 win over Watford, the contributions of Alexis and Alex Iwobi, the new midfield partnership of ...

Episode 385 - Rocky too

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Goonerholic and NorthBankLower to chat about David Rocastle, the return of Premier League action and what it might t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 112 - 28.03.2016

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull edition of the show we decide that James ought to become a ship's captain so his friends marriages can become more convenient...

Arsecast Extra Episode 111 - 21.03.2016

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look at the 2-0 win over Everton, impressive goals from Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi, and the impact of the latter and the trus...

Episode 384 - Barcelona in Blazers

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week I look back at the midweek trip to Barcelona, with some location recordings, vox-pops and more from the European trip I got back...

Arsecast Extra Episode 110 - 14.03.2016

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was recorded the evening of the 2-1 defeat to Watford in the FA Cup. London had cider, Dublin had wine, and we tried to make some ...

Episode 383 - Happy St David's Day

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week I look at how Arsenal fans online behave in the face of intense provocation, before I chat with Ben from REDaction about the tic...

Arsecast Extra Episode 109 - 07.03.2016

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show we look back at the 2-2 draw with Sp*rs in the North London derby. We discuss Francis Coquelin's red card, the selection of Mohame...

Episode 382 - WTF?!

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of anger, frustration and dismay, we try and cut through that to make some sense of it all. I'm joined by Tayo Popoola and Tim Stillman t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 108 - 29.02.2016

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's rather grim show, we look back at the defeat at Old Trafford yesterday and talk about what it means for our title challenge, for the pl...

Episode 381 - Dreamy and horny

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Iain Macintosh to briefly discuss the midweek game against Barcelona. Moving on swiftly we chat about gamesmanship, ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 107 - 22.02.2015

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we begin with some chicken related lunacy, followed by a look back at the 0-0 draw with Hull in the FA Cup. The second half of ...

Episode 380 - Chips and a battered sausage

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast we look back a bit on that Danny Welbeck goal with commentary from all over the world, before I'm joined by Jeremy Wilson to d...

Arsecast Extra Episode 106 - 15.02.2016

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's late-goal powered podcast, we look back at the 2-1 win over Leicester yesterday. Danny Welbeck's glorious return; Theo Walcott with a g...

Episode 379 - Fleet Foxes

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

To look ahead to this weekend's clash with Leicester City I'm joined by former Gunner Adrian Clarke. I ask him how these Leicester players will be fee...

Arsecast Extra Episode 105 - 08.02.2016

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this week's show immediately after the 2-0 win over Bournemouth, so we discuss that, the goals from Ozil and Oxlade-Chamberlain, Flamini's...

Episode 378 - Posters and clouds

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to talk about the 0-0 with Southampton, and the faltering title challenge. We talk about what can be do...

Arsecast Extra Episode 104 - 01.02.2016

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James, who thankfully was not eaten by a bear, and I, look back on the 2-1 FA Cup win over Burnley, returns for Francis Coquelin a...

Episode 377 - Theo Walcott or Theo Walcott

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time now for this week's Arsecast and today's show is a round table discussion with Goonerholic, The Man from East Lower, and Andrew Allen, taking sto...

Arsecast Extra Episode 103 - 25.01.2016

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the disappointing, frustrating 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. On the agenda, the red card issued to Per Mertesacker; could we h...

Arsecast 376 - So Nacho

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast I'm joined by Rory Smith from The Times to discuss the consistency and reliability of Nacho Monreal, and what his new contract...

Arsecast Extra Episode 102 - 18.01.2016

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on the 0-0 draw with Stoke, the performances, and the display of Petr Cech who helped secure a point. There's the Aar...

Arsecast 375 - Scary Monsters (creepy Stoke)

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on this week's show, to look back on the 3-3 draw with Liverpool, is Amy Lawrence. We chat about the game, some individual performances, th...

Arsecast Extra Episode 101 - 11.01.2016

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show starts on a sad note as we touch on the passing of the legendary David Bowie, before we move onto discussion of the 3-1 win over Sund...

Arsecast 374 - Mid-season Cech up

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, following up on the opening show of the season, I'm joined again by Ken Early from Second Captains. Ken popped into the studio this w...

Arsecast Extra Episode 100 - 04.01.2016

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back the 1-0 win over Newcastle and discuss the performance, the three points when playing badly, Laurent Koscielny's goal...

Arsecast Extra Episode 99 - 29.12.2015

29 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the last two games: the 4-0 defeat to Southampton and the 2-0 win over Bournemouth. We discuss the good, the bad a...

Arsecast Extra Episode 98 - 22.12.2015

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show festive edition of the show we look at the rather enjoyable 2-1 win over Man City last night, what it means for our title ambition...

Arsecast 373 - Not so special

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I provide my own theory as to Mourinho's sacking – and in typical Mourinho style he made a bollix of this too. I had recorded ea...

Arsecast Extra Episode 97 - 14.12.2015

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I provide live reaction to the Champions League draw which sees us face Barcelona again. It's nice to get an easy one no...

Arsecast 372 - Greek dish with a side of boilk

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast I'm joined by Tim Clark from Arse2Mouse to discuss Champions League qualification, Olivier Giroud, Joel Campbell, January trans...

Arsecast Extra Episode 96 - 07.12.2015

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I discuss the 3-1 win over Sunderland at the weekend, looking at the performance, the line-up and how that might have af...

Episode 371 - Breaking

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this injury hit episode I twang some ankle ligaments, wrench a hamstring, pull a calf (muscle, you filthy minded swines), but thankfully have no gr...

Arsecast Extra Episode 95 - 30.11.2015

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I look back at the 1-1 draw with Norwich, and the injuries sustained by Alexis, Santi Cazorla and Laurent Koscielny. We ...

Arsecast 370 - Broken Coq

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Dan Levy to look back at the Dinamo Zagreb win in midweek, the sublime form of Mesut Ozil, Joel Campbell's contribut...

Arsecast Extra Episode 94 - 23.11.2015

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the weekend defeat to West Brom and the injury to Francis Coquelin which has caused much angst – even if the duration...

Episode 369 - Silent doping

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the events in Paris last Saturday and the possible impact on football and Arsenal player...

Arsecast Extra Episode 93 - 16.11.2015

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Interlull show we find out what James is up to in New York, my early struggles in Fallout 4, how Mathieu Flamini is about to save the w...

Arsecast Extra Episode 92 - 09.11.2015

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the 1-1 draw with Sp*rs yesterday, the performance overall, whether we played badly or they played well, the contributi...

Episode 368 - Derby time again

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Time then for this week's Arsecast and after a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich I try and talk about that as little as possible. All the same Goonerholic j...

Arsecast Extra Episode 91 - 02.11.2015

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the 3-0 win over Swansea at the weekend, including the goals from Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Joel Campbell. ...

Episode 367 – Injured Thriller

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I react the dramatic midweek events on and off the pitch, including the growing threat to humanity that was revealed on Wednesday. I t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 90 - 26.10.2015

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show look back at a most enjoyable weekend which saw Arsenal win, others draw, Tim Sherwood get sacked, and Jose Mourinho's misery cont...

Episode 366 - Bayern Munched (thanks holic)

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast and to discuss the big win over Bayern Munich I'm joined by Amy Lawrence. We chat about the game, Arsenal's need to find consi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 89 - 19.10.2015

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 3-0 win over Watford at the weekend with goals from Alexis, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud. We discuss the ex...

Episode 365 - Cobbler Bob

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Right then, time for this week's Arsecast and after the Interlull we can look ahead to football again. There's AGM chat and more with Jeremy Wilson –...

Arsecast Extra Episode 88 - 12.10.2015

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we cope with the Interlull by chatting about Arsenal players' involvement with their national teams; goals for Olivier Giroud, Ale...

Arsecast Extra Episode 87 - Live from The Garage

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Arsecast Extra was recorded last night at The Garage Highbury & Islington. James and I were joined by Philippe Auclair and Paolo Bandini, ...

Episode 364 - Held together with sticky tape

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Rory Smith from The Times to talk about Arsenal's midweek exploits, Arsene Wenger's record in Europe, why teams seem...

Arsecast Extra Episode 86 - 28.09.2015

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on the 5-2 win over Leicester, goals from Alexis, Walcott and Giroud, an exciting game and a good performance overall...

Arsecast Episode 363 - Why? Why? What is this?

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Arsecast Adrian Clarke joins me to discuss the week that was, a win in the North London derby, the form of certain players, rotation, G...