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Arsecast Extra Episode 402 - 28.02.2021

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we enjoy what was a very nice surprise – a 3-1 win over Leicester. Given the team rotation, with six changes, and some big names not...

Episode 617 - Saka gets us out of our own jail

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm joined by Ryan Hunn and Andrew Allen to discuss our last-gasp 3-2 win over Benfica in the Europa League. As Arsenal are wont to do...

Arsecast Extra Episode 401 - 22.02.2021

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look back on the 1-0 defeat to Man City on Sunday. Losing to a team as good as that isn't a surprise, but we explore the sense of f...

Arsecast Extra Episode 400 - 19.02.2021

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look back at the 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday night. Will we rue those missed chances, or should we take ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 399 - 15.02.2021

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over the 4-2 win over Leeds, discussing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's sensational return to goalscoring form, making the most of o...

Episode 616 - European women

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 On this week's show I'm joined Simon Collings of the Evening Standard to talk about Europa League venue issues, as Covid-19 forces UEFA to scram...

Arsecast Extra Episode 398 - 08.02.2021

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go over the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. We chat about the early goal we conceded, where the blame goes, and the fact we ...

Episode 615 - Pepe Power

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Charles Watts of goal to talk about how Arsenal might react to the midweek defeat to Wolves. Were there enough posit...

Arsecast Extra Episode 397 - 03.02.2021

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look back at the 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday evening. A superb first half performance took a dark twist in injury time, and the...

Arsecast Extra Episode 396 - 31.01.2021

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat about the 0-0 draw with Man Utd at the Emirates on Saturday evening. A draw was probably a fair result in the end, but there w...

Episode 614 - Martin OMG

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Phil Costa to talk about the loan signing of Martin Odegaard. What can Arsenal expect from the Norwegian internation...

Episode 613: His wrong foot

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's last night. We chat about responding well to ea...

Arsecast Extra Episode 395 - 25.01.2021

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup on Saturday, how Mikel Arteta rotated his team, and what he got from some of th...

Episode 612 - Post-match interviews

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by football correspondent for CBS, James Benge. We begin by chatting about post-match interviews, and why so many of th...

Arsecast Extra Episode 394 - 19.01.2021

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 3-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates on Monday. The Gunners produced a much better second half to ensure the win and ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 393 - 15.01.2021

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look back at the frustrating 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Thursday. We discuss the absence of Kieran Tierney, th...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 20 - Girls will be girls

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Women's Football journalist and author Carrie Dunn to discuss the recent reaction and ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 392 - 11.01.2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 2-0 win over Newcastle in the FA Cup. There's focus on young players Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson who didn't quite take...

Episode 611 - Wil-loan and Balogone?

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss William Saliba, after the young Frenchman went out on loan to Nice this week. We chat about ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 391 - 04.01.2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and I discuss the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday, paying close attention to Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Kieran Tierne...

Episode 610 - Sakattack

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with James about the 1-0 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. We discuss the impact and quality of Bukayo Sa...

Arsecast Extra Episode 390 - 28.12.2020

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we finally get to talk about an Arsenal win ... the 3-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday! We discuss the additions to the team, what Emile...

Arsecast Extra Episode 389 - 21.12.2020

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, sadly we're discussing another defeat – the 2-1 loss to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. Even after the dust has settled a bit...

Episode 609 - Culture Club

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to talk about culture. How do you define it at a football club? What happens if you come in and try to chan...

Episode 608 - An extra Arsecast

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, James and I discuss the 1-1 draw with Southampton at the Emirates. Arsenal scored a goal, and a very good goal too, but also pi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 388 - 14.12.2020

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we pore over the 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley, our fourth successive loss at home. Team selection is a major talking point as the sam...

Episode 607: Play the kids?

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by James Benge of CBS Sports to talk about Arsenal's 4-2 win over Dundalk in the Europa League. It's six wins from six in E...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 19 - Skin in the game

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa talk to sports journalists and broadcasters Natasha Henry and Annemarie Batson ab...

Arsecast Extra Episode 387 - 06.12.2020

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show, recorded just a couple of hours after the game, we reflect on the 2-0 defeat in the North London derby. Despite knowing how they wanted ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 386 - 04.12.2020

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra, we discuss the 4-1 win over Rapid Vienna in the Europa League – the first time fans have been allowed in the Emirates ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 385 - 30.11.2020

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 2-1 defeat to Wolves at the Emirates on Sunday night. We start by talking about the collision between David Luiz and Ra...

Episode 606 - Joe with the Flo

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to Andrew Allen about our 3-0 win over Molde in the Europa League, the positive contribution of Nicolas Pepe after his red ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 384 - 23.11.2020

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go back over the 0-0 draw with Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday. Mikel Arteta did make changes to his team, but they didn't really wo...

Episode 605 - It's all over (the Interlull, that is)

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I celebrate the end of the longest Interlull ever, and talk to journalist Daniel Storey about the the demands being placed on play...

Arsecast Extra Episode 383 - 16.11.2020

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Arsecast Extra is brought to you by Interlull – the safe, new, hygienic product that cleanses your football bits. We make our wa...

Episode 604 - The well timed Interlull

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to take stock of where we are after a patchy start to the season, and a disappointing defeat to Aston V...

Arsecast Extra Episode 382 - 09.11.2020

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on the dismal 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday. There's a lot to unpack as we discuss a very poor ...

Episode 603 - Hey Joe!

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Andrew Allen about our 4-1 win over Molde in the Europa League. It's a good scoreline, but there's still a lot to talk...

Arsecast Extra Episode 381 - 02.11.2020

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a very goodly morning as we discuss yesterday's 1-0 win over Man Utd at Old Trafford. We've waited a long time for victory there in the league, s...

Episode 602 - Done-dalk

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode James and I discuss the 3-0 win over I Know It's Dundalk in the Europa League. We chat about the enigma that is Nicolas Pepe af...

Arsecast Extra Episode 380 - 26.10.2020

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we look back on the 1-0 defeat to Leicester at the Emirates on Sunday evening. Arsenal can rue missed chances and an abysmal decision...

Arsecast Extra Episode 379 - 23.10.2020

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 2-1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna. As well as discussing an impressive full debut from Thomas Partey, we delve in...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 18 - Inequality

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this month's episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by The Athletic's Women's Football Correspondent Katie Whyatt. They chat a little...

Arsecast Extra Episode 378 - 19.10.2020

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we look back in the 1-0 defeat to Man City on Saturday, a result/performance which has generated a lot of discussion, and which is int...

Episode 601 - Project WGTFY

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about the Project Big Picture stuff that went down this week. Even though it was voted dow...

Arsecast Extra Episode 377 - 12.10.2020

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this Interlull episode of the Arsecast Extra, James has to deal with bits of himself literally falling out of his own body, before we discuss the b...

Episode 600 - Nicklas Bendtner

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, I'm joined by former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. With him, author Rune Skyum-Neilsen to chat about his book 'Both Sides' wh...

Episode 599 - Arse Partey

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus podcast, I'm joined by James and Andrew Allen to discuss the somewhat surprise transfer deadline signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 376 - 05.10.2020

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Arsecast Extra we discuss the 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, in which two excellent second half goals helped us to th...

Arsecast Extra Episode 375 - 02.10.2020

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra we discuss the penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. We discuss the man of the match performance of Be...

Arsecast Extra Episode 374 - 29.09.2020

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss last night's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. How much can we be frustrated in losing to a team as good as they are?...

Episode 598 - The ones who were there

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's very busy show I'm joined first by James Benge to talk about the midweek Carabao Cup win over Leicester, the impact of the young Academ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 373 - 21.09.2020

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show discuss the 2-1 win over West Ham in which the result was much better than the performance. We talk about Mikel Arteta pulling no ...

Episode 597: Auba stays, Emi goes

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined briefly by Matt Spiro to get his impressions of Runar Alex Runarsson, the Icelandic keeper playing with Dijon who is he...

Arsecast Extra Episode 372 - 14.09.2020

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on the season opener, the 3-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. We chat about Mikel Arteta's team selection, impress...

Episode 596 - Ken Early

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the traditional pre-season conversation with Ken Early of Second Captains. We chat about the impact of Covid-19 on football and life, how Chelsea...

Episode 595 - Ah shit, here we go again

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence, Charles Watts, Lewis Ambrose, Tim Stillman and James to preview the new season. I ask them all about t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 371 - 07.09.2020

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about the players who are away on international duty, including Granit Xhaka's performance against Germany, before we touc...

Episode 594 - Fans and Tickets and Transfers

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined this week by the Guardian's Nick Ames to discuss the official arrival of Gabriel from Lille, and what we can reasonably expect from him thi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 370 - 31.08.2020

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on our Community Shield win over Liverpool, the latest 'big game' win for Mikel Arteta's side. We chat about the team...

Episode 593 - Billy the Kid

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Matt Spiro to talk about William Saliba, after we got our first glimpse of him in an Arsenal shirt during the week. ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 369 - 24.08.2020

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we chat about the departure of Freddie Ljungberg from the coaching staff, the hiring of a specialist set-piece coach, the impending ar...

Episode 592 - Young Marbles

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined first by Andrew Allen to discuss and Arseblog News Magnum Opus – the season review which turned into an epic. We pick...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 17 - Show me the way to San Sebastian

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa chat with host of the Box to Box WSL podcast Alex Ibaceta about the Gunners' Champi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 368 - 17.08.2020

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we discuss the weekend's big story: the departure of Raul Sanllehi as head of football. All concerned are trying to play it as amicabl...

Episode 591 - Free Willy

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Clive Palmer to discuss the needs of the Arsenal squad going into this transfer window. We cover all areas - goalkee...

Arsecast Extra Episode 367 - 10.08.2020

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we begin by discussing what appears to be the imminent arrival of Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea, weighing up the pros and co...

Episode 590 - The 55

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Arsecast is a day early, but comes in response to yesterday's club statement regarding the 55 redundancies being sought. I'm joined by Phi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 366 - 03.08.2020

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we look back on our record extending 14th FA Cup, following the 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. We chat about the excitem...

Arsecast Extra Episode 365 - 31.07.2020

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special FA Cup final Arsecast Extra, in which James and I chat about how we're feeling ahead of game, whether it's more anxiety or excitement, ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 364 - 27.07.2020

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League season is over and we look back on the final day victory over Watford, in what was a fairly meaningless game for us. There's discus...

Episode 589 - Madcap Recap - V2

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show starts with a recap of what has been a truly bizarre Premier League season, one which is ending on Sunday against Watford. From Laure...

Episode 589 - Madcap Recap

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show starts with a recap of what has been a truly bizarre Premier League season, one which is ending on Sunday against Watford. From Laure...

Episode 588 - The sexy jobs

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A crafty midweek bonus Arsecast for you, looking back on last night's frustrating, if not that surprising, defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta rotated...

Arsecast Extra Episode 363 - 20.07.2020

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this very goodly morning we look back on Saturday's FA Cup semi-final win over Man City, which sets up a repeat of the 2017 final against Chelsea. ...

Episode 587 - One Direction

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a bonus Arsecast for you because we love you. In this episode I chat with James Benge about Mikel Arteta's comments about squad building, after...

Arsecast Extra Episode 362 - 16.07.2020

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra we discuss the rather hilarious 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League. It was a game in which we were dominated an...

Arsecast Extra Episode 361 - 13.07.2020

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we talk about the 2-1 defeat to Sp*rs in the North London derby, a discussion which revolves in large part around our calamitous defen...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 16 - Ausenal Women Ozcast

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by Australian Women's football writer Sam Lewis as they discuss Arsenal's new signings Ly...

Episode 586 - Arteta's spine

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Arsenal's form since the restart, Mikel Arteta's demanding and forthright manner with his player...

Arsecast Extra Episode 360 - 08.07.2020

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we chat about a result tinged with relief but also frustration. Arsenal should have taken more of their chances in the first half of the ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 359 - 06.07.2020

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show we look back on the very encouraging 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, and a performance full of effort from the Arsenal players. It looks...

Arsecast Extra Episode 358 - 02.07.2020

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we have an enjoyable romp through Arsenal's 4-0 win over Norwich at the Emirates on Wednesday evening: including Pierre-Emerick Aubame...

Arsecast Extra Episode 357 - 29.06.2020

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we go back over the 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the FA Cup. It was tight but there were some real positives, including the perfor...

Arsecast Extra Episode 356 - 26.06.2020

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get to talk about an Arsenal win for the first time in over three months! It wasn't the most exciting game, but we got the job done thanks to...

Episode 585 - Extensions

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this special midweek bonus Arsecast I'm joined by Clive Palmer to chat about the contract extensions that Arsenal announced for David Luiz, Pablo M...

Arsecast Extra Episode 355 - 22.06.2020

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we go over the gory details of our 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. We chat about Bernd Leno's serious and completely unnecessa...

Episode 584 - Executive Stress

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by James Benge of Football London to discuss some of the issues Arsenal's Executive Committee have to face up to in ver...

Arsecast Extra Episode 354 - 18.06.2020

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra we go back over the 3-0 defeat to Man City, not quite the glorious return to football we were hoping for, but not particu...

Arsecast Extra Episode 353 - 15.06.2020

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we get ready for the return of football on Wednesday, and chat a bit about the things we're looking forward to most. What would be...

Episode 583 - Stadio Gaga

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show it's a crossover episode with Musa and Ryan from the Stadio Podcast. We chat about the return of the Premier League, but with both...

Arsecast Extra Episode 352 - 08.06.2020

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Excitement is building ahead of football's return, but how will we view the game as fans after such a strange period without it? Will it give us great...

Episode 582 - Darren Burgess

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Arsenal's former Director of High Performance, Darren Burgess. We chat about the impact lockdown will have on the fi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 351 - 01.06.2020

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about our big date: June 17th, when we're scheduled to play football again. We chat about how we're feeling about that, ab...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 15 - Frauen Bundesliga, Frown WSL

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa talk about the recent decision to terminate the WSL season with the Guardian's wome...

Episode 581 - Scouting

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Arsenal's former head of scouting for North America, Danny Karbassiyoon to chat about ... well ... scouting. What ar...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 14 - The Queens & Vic

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between 1993 and 2013, Arsenal Ladies won 14 league titles, 12 FA Cups, 13 League Cups and the European Cup- the first and only British side to win th...

Arsecast Extra Episode 350 - 25.05.2020

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is Totally Crackers, as we discuss the players returning to training, some of the hairstyles on display, Lucas Torreira's impressive ...

Episode 580: Football, France, and Fun House

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bumper show this week as I chat with Tim Stillman about players returning to training, augmented reality and soundtracks for Premier League gam...

ARSECAST SPECIAL: GUNNERBLOG INTERVIEWS ARSEBLOG ABOUT ARSEBLOG

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have spoken before about the creation of Arseblog, and a lot of stuff that has happened with the site down the years, but always on other platforms....