Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

Episode 564 - Whopper time

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a very quiet week on the news front, but things are about to kick off again and Arsenal need to start winning games. Will the trip to Dubai,...

Arsecast Extra Episode 333 - 10.02.2020

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we endure some first half audio issues as we come to terms with the almost complete absence of Arsenal news. We chat a bit about t...

Episode 563 - He's still 24

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat with Philippe Auclair about Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette. Can the former make the impact we all hope for, and does ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 332 - 03.02.2020

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I discuss the 0-0 draw away at Burnley. Arsenal spurned good chances, but the home side probably should have won it. We ...

Episode 562 - Impala, Bro!

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we take a statistical look at new signing Pablo Mari and ask what it is about him that has made Arsenal bring him in from Brazil t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 331 - 28.01.2020

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I chat about the 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth, and Mikel Arteta's reward for putting his faith in youth. Arsenal's ne...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 11 - Foord Focus

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal Women announced the signing of Australian international Caitlin Foord this week from Sydney FC. Caitlin will bolster her compatriot Joe Montem...

Episode 561 - The boy from Brazil

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined first by Joao Castelo Branco of ESPN Brazil to chat about the emergence of Gabriel Martinelli, the incredible first sea...

Arsecast Extra Episode 330 - 22.01.2020

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On a special midweek edition of the show, James and I discuss the 2-2 draw with Chelsea last night at Stamford Bridge. Having gone a man down and a go...

Arsecast Extra Episode 329 - 18.01.2020

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we chat about another draw, this time the 1-1 with Sheffield United at the Emirates on Saturday. Goal scoring and chance creation ...

Episode 560 - Kurzawabunga

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Mikel Arteta and how the rest of the season might play out. How should he approach it, and how s...

Arsecast Extra Episode 328 - 13.01.2020

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James returns to discuss the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. We chat about the opening 30 minutes in which Arsenal domin...

Episode 559 - Artactics

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper show for you today, starting with Michael Cox who's with me to discuss the tactical side of what Mikel Arteta has done since becoming manager...

Arsecast Extra Episode 327 - 07.01.2020

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the first Arsecast Extra of 2020, I'm joined by Tayo Popoola, standing in for James who is away this week. We chat about the 1-0 win over Leeds in ...

BONUS! Return of the King - Extended version

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal face Leeds United tonight in the FA Cup third round, and it brings back memories of that incredible moment in 2012 when Thierry Henry, on loan...

Episode 558 - Everything is awesome

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this first Arsecast of 2020, it's a look back at the 2-0 win over Man Utd which gave Mikel Arteta his first win as Arsenal boss. I'm joined first b...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 10 - 'Tis the [awards] season

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this month's episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Pippa and Tim are joined by women's football journalist Sophie Lawson. Tim and Pippa chat with ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 326 - 30.12.2019

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and I discuss 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates yesterday. In spite of the result there were things to like about what Arsen...

Episode 557 - Arteta's first game

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A quick festive period podcast for you, looking back at Mikel Arteta's first game in charge of Arsenal. With me to discuss the 1-1 draw with Bournemou...

Arsecast Extra Episode 325 - 23.12.2019

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode James and I discuss the 0-0 draw with Everton, Freddie's team selection and a couple of positives before the conversation inevitably t...

Episode 556 - Almost Arteta

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mikel Arteta is almost Arsenal's new head coach, but not quite officially yet. However, I chat with James Benge as if it is, and we discuss the job in...

Arsecast Extra Episode 324 - 16.12.2019

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show the 3-0 defeat to Man City wasn't unexpected, but the obvious gulf between the two clubs is now even more obvious, and that's depr...

Episode 555 - Group F Champions

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by the Man from East Lower and Andrew Allen to chat about the 2-2 draw with Standard Liege, the team selection, and pro...

Arsecast Extra Episode 323 - 10.12.2019

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At last, a win for Arsenal! James and I are here to bask in the warm glow of our 3-1 victory over West Ham on Monday night. There was good and bad, bu...

Arsecast Extra Episode 322 - 06.12.2019

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this latest episode we discuss the 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Arsenal's search for a win now enters its third month. We chat a bit about the...

Episode 554 - Over to you, Raul

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus midweek episode of the podcast, I'm joined by the Guardian's Nick Ames to talk about the departure of Unai Emery, Josh Kroenke, how the ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 321 - 02.12.2019

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back at the 2-2 draw against Norwich, Freddie Ljungberg's first game in charge of Arsenal. We reflect on the team selectio...

Arsecast Extra Episode 320 - 29.11.2019

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we react to the news that Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery after 18 months in charge. It's a decision they were left with little...

Arsecast Extra Episode 319 - 25.11.2019

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we recap the 2-2 draw with Southampton, touching on Unai Emery's tactics, formation changes and substitutions. We wonder why it is...

Episode 553 - The Cauliflower Man

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show there's managerial change in North London but it's taken place at Sp*rs, who have made themselves even more unpalatable than ever ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 318 - 18.11.2019

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's rambling Interlull episode, we serve up copious amounts of waffle and nonsense with some vaguely Arsenal related stuff in there. We sta...

Episode 552 - Peaceful Interlull Ramble

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I try and avoid all the heavy stuff about the team, the manager and all the rest. It's been done to death and nobody needs to hear...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 9 - Going Dutch

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Pippa talk to Dutch women's football journalist Annemarie Postma about the Gunners Dutc...

Arsecast Extra Episode 317 - 11.11.2019

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Leicester was bad enough in its own right, but the tone of the club's briefing as they outlined their support for Unai Emery m...

Episode 551 - The Goggles Do Nothing

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen for a good chunk of Arsenal chat, looking back at the Vitoria game, another disappointing performance, ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 316 - 04.11.2019

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another weekend, another disappointing result. The 1-1 draw heaps even more pressure on Unai Emery, and leaves Arsenal 6 points off the top four. We d...

Arsecast Extra Episode 315 - 01.11.2019

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Given that Granit Xhaka's statement came out last night, it wasn't covered in Episode 550 of the Arsecast. So here's a bonus Arsecast Extra episode in...

Episode 550 - The Returninator

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show some reflections on what has been a difficult week on and off the pitch, and even among fans as we all get tarnished with an unfai...

Arsecast Extra Episode 314 - 28.10.2019

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace was disappointing, but the big story is the substitution of Granit Xhaka, the fan reaction to him and his react...

Arsecast Extra Episode 313 - 25.10.2019

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this post Europa League show, James and I discuss the 3-2 win over Vitoria, and in particular substitute Nicolas Pepe whose two sensational free ki...

Arsecast Extra Episode 312 - 22.10.2019

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show it's another dismal away day and a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United. We chat about the game, the indifferent Arsenal performance, an...

Episode 549 - Dodgy calls, funny books & 13 years

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I take questions from some Arsecast listeners and Arseblog Members on Patreon. We chat about signings that didn't happen, the Janu...

Arsecast Extra Episode 311 - 14.10.2019

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's an Interlull episode, and there's very little Arsenal news around. However, we wouldn't leave you without a podcast, and this episode includes Ni...

Episode 548 - Coaching for Life

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Madrid based journalist Alex Kirkland to talk about Unai Emery, his use of young players, how that tallies with youn...

Episode 547 - Wright on Bergkamp

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks ago Ian Wright went to meet his old Arsenal teammate Dennis Bergkamp. It was the first time they'd seen each other in years, and on ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 310 - 07.10.2019

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal go into the Interlull in third place in the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Bournemouth yesterday. The three points and clean sheet are ve...

Arsecast Extra Episode 309 - 04.10.2019

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal's 4-0 win over Standard Liege was another enjoyable night of cup football, and James and discuss the game, the stand-out performances includin...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 8 - No average Joe

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Pippa and Tim are joined by The Athletic's Women's Football Writer Kieran Theivam. Kieran recen...

Episode 546 – 89: The Book

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a special bonus episode of the Arsecast, in which I chat to Amy Lawrence about her brand new book '89'. As you'll be well aware, it's about tha...

Arsecast Extra Episode 308 - 01.10.2019

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford which, in isolation, isn't a bad result but in the context of this season and the needs of...

Episode 545 - Oh Captain, My Captains

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by James Benge of Football London to discuss Arsenal players voting for captain, is this Unai Emery being indecisive or...

Arsecast Extra Episode 307 - 23.09.2019

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the 3-2 win over Aston Villa which saw ten man Arsenal twice come from behind to take three important Premier League po...

Episode 544 - Boom-Saka-Laka

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen to break down the 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. We start with the positives. Joe Willock shows his ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 306 - 16.09.2019

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we pore over the 2-2 draw with Watford on Sunday, and what feels like a significant day for Unai Emery in his Arsenal career. Havi...

Episode 543 - Desequilibrio

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined Sid Lowe to discuss Dani Ceballos. Sid's interview with him in the Guardian this week was fantastic, and we tease a few...

Arsecast Extra Episode 305 - 11.09.2019

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're back after holidays, and on this week's Interlull heavy show we discuss Per Mertesacker whose new book comes out this week, touching on his job ...

Episode 542: The Players - Robert Pires

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm away on holiday this week, so no regular Arsecast, but instead here's one that originally appeared on our Patreon feed. It's part of a series call...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 7 - The ACL episode

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Like most women's teams, Arsenal have had their fare share of stories to tell when it comes to anterior cruciate ligament injuries. On the one hand, J...

Arsecast Extra Episode 304 - 02.09.2019

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James is on holidays this week, so to pore over the 2-2 draw in the North London derby I'm joined by Tayo Popoola. We chat about the first half mistak...

Episode 541: 9 + 14 + 19

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman, Lewis Ambrose and Andrew Allen to discuss the week that was, including: The tactical discussion around...

Arsecast Extra Episode 303 - 25.08.2019

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I disagree in a big way about the way Arsenal approached the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. He saw logic in the game plan, I f...

Episode 540 - The Arsenal Knock

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat to David Ornstein about his interview this week with Josh Kroenke. What did he make of the new public face of KSE's Arsenal...

Arsecast Extra Episode 302 - 19.08.2019

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show James and I reflect on the 2-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday. The two strikers got the goals, but there was a lot t...

Episode 539 - The Great White Shark

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to chat about the summer business that Arsenal did, and how it's got people excited again. We discuss t...

Arsecast Extra Episode 301 - 12.08.2019

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The brand new Premier League season has kicked off and Arsenal beat Newcastle away from home and kept a clean sheet in the process. We chat about the ...

Episode 538 - Season preview 2: Deadline day defenders

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal added to their backline at last, but left it late, bringing in David Luiz from Chelsea and Kieran Tierney from Celtic just before the close of...

Episode 537 - Season Preview 1 with Ken Early

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As is tradition, it's time for the first of our season preview podcasts with Ken Early of Second Captains. We chat about subscriptions, the new rules ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 300 - 05.04.2019

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our pre-season fixtures are finished, next up it's the opening game of the new campaign against Newcastle. James and I reflect on the Barcelona game a...

Episode 536 - Raul Sanllehi has trousers

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal have smashed their transfer record for the third time in two years, bringing in Nicolas Pepe from Lille. It's a signing that seemed impossible...

Arsecast Extra Episode 299 - 28.07.2019

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show there's been transfer market excitement over the signings of William Saliba and Dani Ceballos, and the potential arrival of Nicola...

Arsecast Special - Dani Ceballos

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Arsenal signed Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid, but what can we expect from him? I'm joined by Colin Millar, the editor of Football E...

Episode 535 - Brooklyn

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've arrived in New York City via LA, Charlotte and Washington DC, and recorded a podcast in Brooklyn with Kurtis Powers from Arsenal NYC on a day whe...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 6 - The Emirates Cup

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This month's episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast is an Emirates Cup special, with the Arsenal Women taking on Bayern Munich Frauen at Emirates Stadi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 298 - 22.07.2019

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Andrew is in Washington DC and up very early to record with James who is just back from a rave in a forest. We chat about the game against ...

Episode 534 - LA Live

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Because I'm travelling this week and I had no way of speaking to guests about stuff, this week's podcast is based around our 2-1 win over Bayern Munic...

Arsecast Extra Episode 297 - 15.07.2019

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is in LA and James is in London so it's a goodly morning/goodly evening situation going on. We chat about the #wecaredoyou campaign w...

Episode 533 - Edu. Kos don't.

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I chat about the Laurent Koscielny bombshell with the BBC's David Ornstein. What has happened to get the situation to this point? ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 296 - 08.07.2019

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we discuss the hive of transfer activity that is Arsenal this summer, having bought Gabriel Martinelli, sold David Ospina and ... ...

Episode 532 - Freddie

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Layth Yousif of Football London to chat about Freddie Ljungberg and his promotion to the first team coaching staff n...

Arsecast Extra Episode 295 - 01.07.2019

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show the mood of optimism and hope brought about by a video for a football shirt evaporated when we got a look at Arsenal's financial p...

Episode 531 - NO

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Andrew Allen to chat about the week's goings-on, and we also take questions from the Arseblog Members on Patreon. On...

Arsecast Extra Episode 294 - 24.06.2019

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show has misfortune for James sparked our transfer bid for Kieran Tierney? We chat about the Celtic left-back, what kind of a signing h...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 5 - The Irish edition

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Pippa Monique and Tim Stillman chat to Ireland captain Katie McCabe about her season and how her c...

Episode 530 - Zonal Marking

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm joined by Michael Cox to discuss his new book, Zonal Marking, which tracks the development of European football over the last 30 years. ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 293 - 17.06.2019

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we celebrate James' birthday by discussing transfers, the lack of them, the targets we have – almost all of which have a caveat ...

Episode 529 - Praying for the garden

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss FIFA and some of the wider issues that are affecting football right now – from interna...

Arsecast Extra Episode 292 - 10.06.2019

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's not a lot of Arsenal going on right now, but James and I are here to discuss the transfer window thus far, the sheer number of players who hav...

Episode 528 - Summer Breeze

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The season is well and truly over now, and I'm joined by Lewis Ambrose and Elliot Smith to discuss Unai Emery's first campaign – focusing in particu...

Arsecast Extra Episode 291 - 03.06.2019

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we look back on the Champions League final in Madrid when the bad thing did not happen, and Liverpool beat Sp*rs 2-0 and made them...

Arsecast Extra Episode 290 - 30.05.2019

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A 4-1 defeat to Chelsea was a chastening and disheartening end to the season. We discuss the game itself, the key moments, a disastrous second half, U...

Arsecast Extra Episode 289 - 27.05.2019

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After all the distractions, the Europa League final is upon us! James and I discuss Wednesday's game against Chelsea, chatting about the likely format...

Episode 527 - Talking Heads

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I chat with Charles Watts about his upcoming journey to Baku for the Europa League final, and the game against Chelsea frames the disc...

Episode 526 - Season review with Ken Early

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A special midweek bonus podcast for you, in which I sit down with Ken Early of Second Captains to look back over the season. Although Arsenal still ha...

The Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 4 - Hey Joe

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the May edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, we meet our new co-host Pippa Monique who tells you how a chance sighting of Rachel Yankey on TV beg...

Arsecast Extra Episode 288 - 20.05.2019

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the middle of a weird lull between the end of the Premier League season and the Europa League final, but there's still plenty to talk about. ...

Episode 525 - Summer of youth?

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show I'm joined by The Man from East Lower and Clive Palmer to discuss our final league position, the missed opportunity to finish in t...

Arsecast Special Edition: The Invincibles Part 1 & 2

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Please note: This podcast was first published for our Patreon members. It’s a taste of what you can get as an Arseblog Member on Patreon, so if you ...

Arsecast Extra Episode 287 - 13.05.2019

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we look back at the 3-1 win over Burnley on the final day of the season, two more goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang which saw him wi...

Arsecast Extra Episode 286 - 10.05.2019

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's much happier and more upbeat show, we discuss the 4-2 win over Valencia which sees us in the Europa League final at the end of May. Just ho...

Arsecast Extra Episode 285 - 06.05.2019

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another disappointing Premier League result has ended our top four chances. James and I discuss the 1-1 draw with Brighton – the latest in a dreadfu...