Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

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....

Arsecast Extra Episode 349 - 18.05.2020

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we find out if James is still 'from Gunnerblog' or does he need a different introduction. We then chat about dubious sound quality...

Episode 579 - Groove is in the Arse

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First up on this week's show, Andrew Allen to discuss the framework of the return of Premier League football, the protocols for training, players sign...

Arsecast Extra Episode 348 - 11.05.2020

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we find out if James is staying alert in the wake of new government advice which isn't at all confusing, and we talk about the Pre...

Episode 578: Contracts + Dr Buckles

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we have two guests for you. First up, Jason Shardlow-Wrest, a dispute resolution/litigation lawyer at Linklaters to chat about the...

Arsecast Extra Episode 347 - 04.05.2020

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss 'Project Restart', the Premier League's guidelines to getting football going again, despite there still being no clarit...

Episode 577 - We're only making plans for Nigels

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we have two guests called Nigel. First, Nigel Phillips of the Arsenal Supporter's Trust to discuss a report they issued this week ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 346 - 27.04.2020

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I chat about the players coming back to training on a phased, individual basis, what they might get up to on the trainin...

Episode 576 - Pay cut dangers + Jon Ronson

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, I'm joined by James Benge of Football London to discuss most of the Arsenal squad agreeing to a round of pay cuts. However, Me...

Arsecast Extra Episode 345 - 20.04.2020

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show gets off to a strange start, but we try again and James and I discuss the latest from the world of football which includes ... er ......

Episode 575 - Pay without play

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, the issue of football players taking pay cuts is to the fore, and with me to discuss that is Rory Smith, Chief Soccer Correspo...

Arsecast Extra Episode 344 - 13.04.2020

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, James and I discuss the issue player wages and the proposed pay cut by Arsenal. Is it as simple as just accepting the terms, or i...

Episode 574 - Amy Lawrence

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, I'm joined by one of our long-time friends, Amy Lawrence. We chat a bit about footballers and their new initiative to donate p...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 13 - #Content

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Max Jones and Aidan Small from Arsenal.com to chat about handling the Arsenal Women'...

Arsecast Extra Episode 343 - 06.04.2020

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, it's a hair raising opening as we discuss James' new haircut, and ponder the implications of baldness on his work. There's also d...

Episode 573 - The owners are rich

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As questions are asked of top earning players and whether or not they should take a pay cut to protect the jobs of other staff, I ask Daniel Storey if...

Episode 572 - Wrighty on Rocky

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the 19th anniversary of the passing of Arsenal legend David Rocastle. To talk about him, I'm joined by his great friend Ian Wright. We discus...

Arsecast Extra Episode 342 - 30.03.2020

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I discuss the little bit of football news regarding Man City's belief Arsenal are trying to get them, and the idea of pl...

Episode 571 - A tale of four finals

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show I'm joined by author Jon Spurling to look back on Arsenal reaching three successive FA Cup finals in 1978, 1979, and 1980. We chat about ...

Episode 570 - Cesc Fabregas

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interview that has been a long time in the making, and it did look as if the current situation with the world in various states of lock-dow...

Arsecast Extra Episode 341 - 23.03.2020

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's still no football, and Arsenal have delayed the players return to training, so that informs the early part of this episode. Then we play the '...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 12 - Role models

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this month’s episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by author, broadcaster and journalist Dr. Carrie Dunn, Carrie is an expert and ...

Episode 569 - Same as it ever was

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a football free world we live in now, but it will return. However, will what's happening now affect the game as we know it? How will clubs react?...

Arsecast Extra Episode 340 - 16.03.2020

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's no football anymore, not for a while anyway, but the show must go on. James and I do our best to waffle a bit about the minuscule amount of Ar...

Episode 568 - Get well, Mikel

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A short bonus podcast with James and Andrew Allen, reacting to the news that dropped last night about Mikel Arteta being diagnosed with Coronavirus, a...

Arsecast Extra Episode 339 - 13.03.2020

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On a special, quite surreal, Arsecast Extra, James and I discuss all the mad stuff that's going on. And it is mad. With football shut down almost ever...

Episode 567: Coronavirus & the potential impact on football

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode in the wake of Arsenal's trip to Man City tonight being postponed because of exposure to the Coronavirus, I'm joined by Dr James...

Arsecast Extra Episode 338 - 09.03.2020

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we discuss the 1-0 win over West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday. A good result, but not a great performance. Is that something...

Episode 566 - In the red

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by the man who knows more about Arsenal's finances than anyone else: Kieron O'Connor, aka Swiss Ramble. We chat about t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 337 - 03.03.2020

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we look back on the 2-0 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup. There was an assured debut for Pablo Mari, and chances for young pla...

Arsecast Extra Episode 336 - 28.02.2020

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this extra Arsecast Extra we look back at the gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat to Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday night. Mikel Arteta's team se...

Arsecast Extra Episode 335 - 24.02.2020

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about our third win in a week, the 3-2 victory over Everton at the Emirates yesterday. There was some dodgy defending, som...

Episode 565 - Saka can

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Europa League schedule plays havoc with podcasting, but I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss last night's 1-0 Europa League win over Olympiacos. ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 334 - 17.02.2020

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we enjoy the 4-0 win over Newcastle, a win which has felt a long time coming because it has been a long time coming. We discuss Mi...