Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

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

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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...

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 ...