THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 220 - International Break Mailbag
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The North Bank's mailbag edition where we tackle some of the following questions: From the position we are currently in, if we win the ...
Ep. 219 - League Cup Final Fallout
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not the result we were looking for, but we still have plenty to look forward to in what remains of this season. Join Holly and Stef as we look back on...
Ep. 218: Arsenal v Man City - League Cup Final Preview
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the chance of a first trophy in six years on Sunday, how are we all feeling? What could a win mean for this team, this fanbase? Join Holly and S...
Ep. 218 - Leverkusen Review, League Cup Final Preview
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the chance of a first trophy in six years on Sunday, how are we all feeling? What could a win mean for this team, this fanbase? Join Holly and St...
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 2 Bayer Leverkusen 0
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Safely through to the quarter finals of the Champions League where we'll face Sporting CP. Join Holly and Stef as we give our instant reactions to...
Ep. 217 - Everton Review, Leverkusen Preview
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable, dramatic and euphoric late victory against Everton, enhanced, if possible, by another two dropped points for City, sees us open up a 9 po...
INSTANT REACTION! Arsenal 2 Everton 0
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Straight from the Emirates, catch Holly & Stef's breathless summary of the home game v Everton where we left it late to claim three vital points.T...
Ep. 216 - Leverkeusen Review, Everton Preview
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With our Champions League tie somewhat in the balance we take a more in depth look back at what went wrong, and what we need to improve upon for the...
Ep 215: Mansfield Review, Leverkeusen Preview
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Stef as we look back at the narrow 2-1 victory against Mansfield in the FA Cup. Does it matter that we didn't play particularly we...
Ep 214: Brighton fallout, Mansfield Preview
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've all calmed down a little, join Holly and Stef as we look at some of the key takeaways from the midweek action. Some serious topics...
INSTANT REACTION! Brighton 1 Arsenal 0
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wow wow wow. Not only did we win, but the pressure got to City and they dropped points at home to relegation threatened Forest.Join a very giddy Holly...
Ep. 213 - Chelsea Review, Brighton Preview
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We don't like to make things easy do we? How much are you enjoying this premier league campaign right now? Are you enjoying the rollercoaster of a...
Ep. 212 - Arsenal v Chelsea Preview
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal play in four different competitions in the month of March. How many will we still be left in by the time the 23rd rolls around? Will we have l...
Ep. 211 - Arsenal Smash Spurs!
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Stef for a more in depth look back at the thumping 4-1 win over that Middlesex lot. We talk through team selection, first half highligh...
Spurs 1 Arsenal 4 - INSTANT REACTION!
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, now that was an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Join Holly, Chris and a somewhat elated Stef (at the ground) as we record the first p...
Ep. 210 - Wolves Fallout, NLD Preview
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Stef as we take a deeper dive into the current state of the Arsenal team. We examine starting line-ups, Arteta's role, possible rea...
Wolves 2 Arsenal 2 - INSTANT REACTION!
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well what a horror show that was! Join Holly, Chris and Stef again in the ground as we vent our frustrations at yet another insipid performance. Who ...
Arsenal 4 Wigan 0 - INSTANT REACTION! Plus Wolves Preview
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just what the doctor ordered - a comfortable 4-0 home win to see us through to the next round of the FA Cup. Join Holly and Chris in the studio, plus ...
Brentford 1 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION! Plus Wigan Preview
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A tough assignment at Brentford sees us come away with a hard earned point. Sure, it could have been more, but we would have had little complaint had ...
Ep. 209 - Sunderland Review, Brentford Preview
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the media narrative after the weekend's results, we are still 6 points ahead at the top of the league. Join Holly and Stef as we look back...
Arsenal 3 Sunderland 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Producer Chris who's rushed back from the game to hastily compile this instant reaction to our 3-0 win v Sunderland.The result suggests a com...
Ep. 208 - Chelsea Review, Sunderland Preview
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another, more in depth, look back at a thoroughly enjoyable semi-final win over Chelsea. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we pick out our highlights fro...
Arsenal 1 Chelsea 0 (4-2 aggregate) - INSTANT REACTION!
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wemberlee Wemberlee, we're the famous Arsenal and we're off to Wemberlee! Now isn't that a great feeling! Join Holly and Chris, and, more importantly,...
Ep. 207 - Leeds Review, Chelsea Preview
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The games are coming thick and fast now - no sooner have we dispatched Leeds, than we now face the second leg of our League Cup semi final against Che...
Leeds 0 Arsenal 4 - INSTANT REACTION!
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect response to our recent premier league 'wobble'. Four goals, a clean sheet, open play goals, a set piece goal and an own goal. Sup...
Ep. 206 - Kairat Review, Leeds Preview
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The season starts now. A big week lies ahead as we travel to Elland Road, host Chelsea in the second leg of the semi, with Sunderland visiting the Em...
Ep. 205 - Man United Review, Kairat Preview
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not the United review we hoped we'd be recording, but perhaps the United review we feared we would. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to m...
Ep. 204 - Manchester United Preview
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's here. The one game of the season I dread, home to Man United. Scarred by far too many defeats against this opposition I struggle to look forw...
Inter Milan 1 Arsenal 3 - INSTANT REACTION!
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well that was fun, wasn't it? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we give our instant reactions to winning 3-1 in the San Siro against Inter Milan. Arte...
Ep. 203 - Forest Review, Inter Preivew
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the second consecutive league game we are faced with addressing the old debate of two points dropped or one point gained. So, which is it? Forest,...
Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stef is our man at the City Ground for an ultimately frustrating 0-0 draw. We sneak an extra point ahead of Man City but it could and maybe should hav...
Ep. 202 - Forest Preview
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On to away game number three of 4 in this current run of tough fixtures, traveling this time to the City Ground for a 5.30pm kick off on Saturday. For...
Chelsea 2 Arsenal 3 - INSTANT REACTION!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway there! Join Holly and Stef as we offer our more 'vibe based' instant reaction to the pulsating 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge....
Portsmouth 1 Arsenal 4 - INSTANT REACTION! Plus Chelsea Preview
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A routine 4-1 away win in the 3rd round of the FA Cup for Arsenal reserves. In seriousness though, that starting 11, 10 changes from the Liverpool gam...
Arsenal 0 Liverpool 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One point gained or two points dropped? Join Holly and Chris, plus Stef at the ground, as we attempt to address this question following that 0-0 draw ...
Ep. 201 - Bournemouth Review & Liverpool Preview
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a fantastic set of results we've seen this weekend. United, Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, and, most importantly, City, all dropping points. Join...
Bournemouth 2 Arsenal 3 - INSTANT REACTION!
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly & Chris in the relative warmth of their homes as Away End Stef lives up to his name with a quick report from the 'Baltic' away ...
Ep. 200 - Villa Review & 2025 Review
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Top of the table at the season's halfway point, having dispatched Villa 4-1. Top of the Champions League table, semi-finals of the league cup, a...
Ep. 199 - Brighton Review, Aston Villa Preview
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Chris and Away End Stef hurry back from the Emirates to share their thoughts on our narrow victory v Brighton.There's a sense that we made ha...
Arsenal 1 Crystal Palace 1 (8-7 on penalties) - INSTANT REACTION!
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick look back at the League Cup Quarter Final game v Crystal Palace with Producer Chris and Stef who was at the game.A game of missed opportunitie...
Ep. 198 - Everton Review, Palace Preview
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Producer Chris and Away End Stef for a look back at our narrow but vital win v Everton at (The) Hill Dickinson Stadium.We discuss team selection,...
Everton 0 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Producer Chris in the studio and Away End Stef from the Hill Dickinson Stadium following our 0-1 win v Everton.A quick takeaway before we reconve...
Ep. 197 - Everton Preview
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will a week's rest be enough to refocus the troops ahead of another tricky away game, this time at Everton on Saturday evening? Join Holly and Ste...
Ep. 196 - Wolves Review
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are still top of the league. We are still top of the league. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we have to keep reminding ourselves of this fact after w...
Arsenal 2 Wolves 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A huge 3 points in tonight's home game v Wolves - perhaps not in the manner and style we expected.Producer Chris is in the studio with Holly &...
Ep. 195 - Brugge Review, Wolves Preview
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now we can park the Champions League for a little while, attention turns back to the Premier League. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to to...
Club Brugge 0 Arsenal 3 - INSTANT REACTION!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back to winning ways after the weekend's hiccup. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we provide our instant reactions to win number 6 in this season'...
Ep. 194 - Villa Review, Club Brugge Preview
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty four hours after only our second defeat of the season and we have gained a lot more perspective. We're still top, players returning and a &...
Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well that was a whole heap of crap, wasn't it! Join a disgruntled Holly, Stef and Chris as we provide our instant reaction to a thoroughly disappo...
Ep. 193 - Brentford Review, VIlla Preview
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attention turns to a very tricky fixture away to Villa on Saturday lunchtime. Join Holly and Stef as we try to work out who may be available and who ...
Arsenal 2 Brentford 0 - INSTANT REACTION!
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Stef in the warmth, and Chris at the Emirates, as we provide our instant reaction to a very run of the mill 2-0 home win. The kind of ...
Ep. 192 - Chelsea Review, Brentford Preview
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty four hours later and we still can't agree on whether it was two points dropped or not against Chelsea. What we can agree on is that we sim...
Chelsea 1 Arsenal 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Chris in the 'studio' with Stef checking in from Stamford Bridge as we offer our instant reaction to the draw against Chelsea. ...
Ep. 191 - Bayern Beaten, Chelsea Preview
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for statement win of the week, number three! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we primarily focus on what could prove to be a very difficult...
ARSENAL 3 BAYERN MUNICH 1 - INSTANT REACTION!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another 'STATEMENT WIN', this time dispatching the previously unbeaten Bayern 3-1 in the Champions League. Join Holly and Stef for our ins...
Ep. 190 - Arsenal beat Spurs with Eze! Plus Bayern Preview
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Eze's on fire, your defence is terrified.' What a game that was, what a collective performance and what an atmosphere too! Join Holly, St...
Ep. 189 - The North London Derby Preview
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the last of the international breaks now done, attention turns to club football and the small matter of the NLD on Sunday. Join Holly and Stef as...
Ep. 188 - Arsenal's Autumn Term Progress Report
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part way into the final international break of the year and Arsenal news is thin on the ground, so we take the opportunity to assess where we, and ...
Ep. 187 - Sunderland Review: Wearside Woes?
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not the best way to sign off ahead of the international break, but zoom out and the picture is still very much rosy. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we ...
Sunderland Preview and 3 Points in Prague
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
13 games unbeaten, 10 wins in a row, 8 consecutive clean sheets, joint top of the champions league table, clear at the top of the premier league, lif...
Ep. 185 - Burnley Review, Slavia Prague Preview
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over a quarter of the way through the season and Arsenal open up a 7 (at time of recording) point gap at the top of the league. I could get used to t...
Ep. 184 - Brighton Review, Burnley Preview
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Holly still searching for a signal in Ireland, Producer Chris gets the full download of our Carabao Cup clash with Brighton from Home & Away ...
Ep. 183 - Palace Review, Brighton Preview
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Holly battles for internet connection on the Emerald Isle, Home & Away Stef and Producer Chris look back at a vital 3 points earned v Palace on...
Ep. 182 - Atleti CL Review, Palace Home Preview
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Atletico Review - Palace PreviewThe textbook statement win. A crushing 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, their joint biggest defea...
Ep. 181 - Fulham Away Review and a Look at Atleti
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Set piece again, ole ole...!I will happily sing that song every week if it takes us to the title. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at the k...
Ep. 180 - Footy's Back! Fulham Away Preview
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yay, proper football returns! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look forward to getting this title tilt going again away at Fulham. That's not to u...
Ep. 179 - Internationals and Title Rivals
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We may be in the depths of another international break, but there is still plenty of Arsenal chat to go around. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chec...
Ep. 178 - West Ham Home Review
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting pretty atop the premier league after a gruelling seven games. Still a long way to go, but it's a nice feeling all the same. Join Holly, St...
Ep. 177 - Olympiacos Review, West Ham Preview
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The scoreline and match stats might point to a routine 2-0 win, but it didn't always feel like that, especially in the second half. Join Holly an...
Ep. 176 - Newcastle Away Review - All's Well That Ends Well
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was this the pivotal weekend the narrative writers are claiming it was? We can't say for sure, but what we can do is enjoy what was a very very d...
Ep. 175 - Newcastle United Away Preview - A Must Win?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a quick look back at the routine win over Port Vale, with special mentions for Eze, Dowman and an injury free ...
Ep. 174 - Man City Review. Another Missed Opportunity?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 93rd minute equaliser against a major rival and we're still all feeling frustrated. A sign of how far we've come perhaps, but join Holly, St...
Ep. 173 - Bilbao Away Review, Man City Home Preview
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So that's the Champions League up and running and we're off to the ideal start. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back at a hard fought, ...
Ep. 172 - Nottingham Forest Review - Ange Sent Packing!
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scintillating. Dominant. Comfortable. How would you describe our three nil win over Forest on Saturday? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we purr over wha...
Ep. 171 - Forest Home Preview - Big Ange Back!
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International break is over and Big Ange is on the horizon. Proper football is back. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look forward to Forest at the ...
BONUS EPISODE - The Grove v The North Bank Quiz!
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What else are we supposed to do during the International break?Holly and Stef pit themselves against Tabs and Jamie from The Grove Podcast. Each team ...
Ep. 170 - Liverpool Away Review & Transfer Window Shuts!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A frustrating result at Anfield and an exciting transfer window comes to an end. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to process our feelings of ...
Ep. 169 - Liverpool Away Preview - Anfield Showdown!
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to our trip to Anfield on Sunday. How are we all feeling about it? Is this a good time to travel there, wi...
Ep. 168 - Leeds Home Review - The Reaction
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That didn't disappoint. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we reflect on the first home game of the season. Lots to discuss, including Eze, Madueke, Gy...
Ep. 167 - Leeds Home Preview - Eze Does It!
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well that escalated quickly. Despair on Tuesday to delirium on Wednesday - the life of the football fan. We rather excitedly attempt to digest the ...
Ep. 166 - Man Utd Away Review - A Great Result
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'One nil to the Arsenal, one nil to the Arsenal...'Join Holly and Stef as we look back at our opening day win at Old Trafford. Great result, p...
Ep. 165 - Man Utd Away - The Preview
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Season everybody! Join Holly and Stef for our first match preview of the season, and it's a corker! We look ahead to one of THE fixture...
Ep. 164 - Season Preview - Are We Ready?
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here - 77 long days since the final games of last season were played, we can finally look forward to the start of the new season next...
Ep. 163 - Pre-Season Hots Up
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in the glory of the Lionesses' success at the Euros, where Arsenal basically won the tournament for us. We a...
Ep. 162 - The North Bank Meets... Luke Kempner
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The North Bank Meets... Stef chats to impressionist, comedian, theatre performer and Arsenal fan Luke Kempner (Big Brother's Bi...
Ep. 161 - The North Bank Picks...Ultimate 'Oh yeah, they did play for Arsenal' XI
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing The North Bank Picks... where we sit down to select an Arsenal XI based on a particular topic.Today, Holly and Stef walked down memory lan...
Ep. 160 - The North Bank Meets...Dan Mayo
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets...Holly is joined by Dan Mayo (littlebithandbrake, The Arsenal Agenda Podcast and RuMayoNation podcast...
Ep.159 - Transfer Take-Off!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Berta certainly isn't hanging around, is he?! We could have as many as six (6) new signings in the door ahead of our pre-season tour. Join Holly, Ste...
Ep. 158 - The North Bank Meets... Laura Kirk-Francis
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The North Bank Meets... Stef is joined by Laura Kirk-Francis (Merchandise to Survive, Latte Firm podcast, BBC Arsenal Fan Voi...
Ep. 157 - The North Bank Meets...Amanda AKA GoonerGirl1969
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Holly chats to co-host of The Same Old Arsenal podcast, Amanda about her life as an Arsenal fan. There's a wonderful recounting of...
Ep. 156 - The North Bank Meets...Adam Keys
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stef chats to host of the Arsenal Therapy podcast, Adam Keys about: the trauma of living in the North East when Arsenal famously let ...
Ep. 155 - Norgaard No-Brainer?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rate our transfer business so far? A slow start, or actually pretty decent? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we discuss the likely arrivals of...
Ep. 154 - The North Bank Meets... Jacob Hawley
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Stef chats to comic and co-host of the hugely popular Screenrot podcast, Jacob Hawley about: liking not being liked as an Arsenal fan,...
Ep. 153 - The North Bank Meets... Alfie Dundas
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Stef chats to rising comic, Alfie Dundas about: how devout he is towards Arsenal and Arteta, how his life as an Arsenal fan began with...
Ep. 152 - Would You Rather...
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather lose Saka and win the league, or keep Saka and finish second? Would you rather 3 new signings - Sesko, Sane, Rogers - or every member...
Ep. 151 - Keep. Bench. Sell.
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly, Stef and Chris* as we go through each member of the current squad and assess their place moving forwards. Would you keep or sell Kiwior?...
Ep. 150 - The Big Season Review Podcast
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big season review podcast is here! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we chat through the highs and lows of the season. Who was your player of the seas...
Ep. 149 - Newcastle Defeated
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, at the 4th time of asking, we managed to deservedly beat Newcastle. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we focus on an impressive reaction to losi...
Ep. 148 - Liverpool Resilience
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very creditable 2-2 draw at Anfield. Mental strength and resilience to the fore. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look back on the game, some indivi...
Ep. 147 - PSG post-mortem ahead of Anfield
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well that was a bit crap, wasn't it?! Familiar failings, but no faulting effort. Lack of a clinical finisher, luck, tired legs and minds, and we have...