Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

On the very first Arsecast Extra at 2017 we look back at that delicious Olivier Giroud goal against Crystal Palace and urge people to enjoy for what it is, rather than try and compare/contrast to other things for no good reason. We chat about Giroud's season thus far, the 2-0 win, another clean sheet, and the performances of Alex Iwobi and Granit Xhaka. We then answer listener questions about rotation for Bournemouth, recreating great goals, Lucas Perez, violence in goal celebrations, insect goals, and Andrew reveals the superpower he'd most want to have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's festive show we look back at Christmas just past and compare the presents we received (many, many socks). We also discuss the hard-fought, hugely important, 1-0 win over West Brom. We look at Olivier Giroud's goal, Arsenal's performance, the team selection, and what we can expect from the upcoming games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. Then we answer a load of listener questions about Lucas Perez, the January transfer window, how to replace Santi Cazorla, the lure of Chinese league and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss the last week which has left us all so full of optimism and cheers about the team's capabilities and fortunes. There's some waffle but not the original waffle which was a little too lubricated so I replaced it with early morning waffle instead, and we look ahead to the festive fixtures, play the Arseblog/Gunnerblog Christmas song and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we relive all the fun and games of the 2-1 defeat to Man City yesterday. Why were Arsenal so tame? What was up with Mesut Ozil? Why is our record in the big games so bad? We fail to answer any one of those questions, but try our best. We also answer listener questions about Petr Cech, whether upcoming fixtures give us a chance to close that gap again, central defenders, Lucas Perez, Alexis Sanchez and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the defeat to Everton in midweek I'm joined, after a Skype outage that put the whole show in jeapordy, by Julian H from Gingers4Limpar. We discuss the performance, team selection, substitutions, what the loss of our unbeaten run might mean, Pep Guardiola and the game coming up this weekend against Man City. There's the Angriest Man on Twitter, and lots of the usual waffle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at the 3-1 win over Stoke at the weekend, the stupid fat bloke helping us score a goal, coming from behind, the penalty and going top of the league, albeit temporarily. We also have live reaction to the Champions League draw which sees us play Bayern Munich again Zzzzzzzz. We then talk about stadium climbers and answer questions about centre-halves, Petr Cech and penalty saving, goalkeepers time-wasting, Alexis's dogs, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a couple of fantastic wins in the last week I'm joined by Tim from @arse2mouse to discuss the midweek battering of Basel, finishing top of the Champions League group, potential opposition in the next round, and a squad that seems to be as strong and balanced as we've seen in ages. The Angriest Man on Twitter drops by, there's some fun commentary, the chance to win goodies from the Art of Football, and lots of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at what was a great weekend for Arsenal and Alexis Sanchez. His hat-trick in the 5-1 win over West Ham was sensational, and we discuss his performance and the influence he's having on the team this season. We chat about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the significance of the victory, and relive some of the other fine moments from the Premier League including Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Jose Mourinho. Then we answer a load of listener questions about clean sheets, the team for tomorrow's game against Basel, potential January transfer moves and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Im joined by the Man from East Lower to discuss all the Arsenal goings on, including the absence of Santi Cazorla and how we might cope with that, the EFL Cup game in midweek, decisions to be made at right back, the back of November and lots more. There's some discussion of the tragic event in midweek involving Chapacoense and some of the worst media coverage of it, a quick look ahead to West Ham, lots of Christmas commercials and a dollop of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at the 3-1 win over Bournemouth, two goals from Alexis, one from Theo Walcott, a solid performance from Granit Xhaka, dodgy penalty decisions, as well as taking time out to enjoy the misery of others in the Premier League this season. Then we take listener questions about the EFL Cup, what to do at right back and should we play a left-back there, Alexis and his dogs, trying to understand Nutella, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show was recorded live at The Garage in Highbury & Islington with special guests Amy Lawrence, Philippe Auclair and Stuart MacFarlane joining myself and James for an evening of Arsenal chat. We discuss PSG, the Champions League, our current form, November and lots more, before we take questions from the audience in part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. We assess Arsenal's lacklustre performance but enjoy the result itself, discuss the midfield conundrum and how Aaron Ramsey fits into this team, if he fits into it at all. We also talk about Alexis, an angry Olivier Giroud and all the rest, before taking listener questions about the timing of substitutions, whether United should have had a penalty, what kind of team we might see against PSG on Wednesday, great headers and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the game this weekend I get a Manchester United perspective from Musa Okwonga, before we look at things with Arsenal eyes with Andrew Allen. How will United set-up? Will Alexis play? Can we break down the many hoodoos that hover over this particular fixture? It's all in there, along with lots of the usual waffle including that bizarre Gallas/Nasri taser story, and lots more. There's also one day Fantasy Football with FanDuel - sign up now at fanduel.co.uk using the promocode ARSEBLOG WARCHEST, deposit £10 into your account, and they'll give you £5 free credit every Friday for the next 4 weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Interlull episode we try and figure out what the hell is going on with Alexis and his hamstring. Should he have common sense and not play? What will be the impact if he does play and aggravates his injury? We have an Interlull round-up of the Arsenal players away with their countries, and then there are listener questions about the youth set-up, what approach we should take when we face Man Utd next weekend, the most outrageous moments of skill from Arsenal players, wasps, what we think about and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some waffle 'inspired' by this week, I sit down to chat with Stephen Bradley, a former footballer and currently Arsenal's chief scout in Ireland. He was a huge prospect when he arrived at the club as a 15 year old, but for various reasons he never made the jump to the first team. We discuss that, a football career that ended at 27, his move into coaching and managing, another Irish lad who almost made it at Arsenal, what he looks for in young players, if there are any young Irish prospects we should be keeping an eye on and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we discuss the 1-1 draw in the North London derby with Sp*rs. We chat about what was a disappointing performance, our lack of conviction from an attacking point of view, defensive frailties, whether it was a fair result or not, some individual performances that caught the eye for various reasons, and a Premier League round-up. We then answer listener questions about diving, how we might freshen things up in the wide positions, refereeing, the upcoming game against Man United, home form v away, and James reveals exactly why he posted such an interesting picture on Instagram on Saturday night. All that and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for this week's Arsecast, and I'm joined by Tim Stillman to discuss that Mesut Ozil goal, and the German's influence on this team at the moment. We discuss the midweek win over Ludogorets, defensive weaknesses, Aaron Ramsey's role and, of course, Sunday's North London derby. I give you the winners of last week's competition, and there's all the usual waffle in there too. There's also one-day Fantasy Football with FanDuel in which you can win real cash. use the code ARSEBLOG when you do and they'll refund your up to £10 if you don't win with your first try. Check it out at fanduel.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's spooky Halloween episode we look back at how we sucked the blood out of Sunderland at the weekend; two goals each for Alexis Stabchez and Olivier Grrrrrrroud; a great reaction to being pulled back by their penalty; all the weekend's action in the Premier League; and a look ahead to Champions League action against Bloodogrets. We then answer listener questions about Jack Wilshcare, Steve Boooooooould, which left back deserves the nod against the evil of Tottenham, Arsenal nightmares, and there's stuff about ghosts, zombies, and killer clowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time now for this week's Arsecast and in this book heavy edition I'm joined by the brilliant David Squires to talk about his new book 'The Illustrated History of Football' and the rest of his superb cartoon work which appears on the Guardian amongst other places. You can also win one of two copies of the book in a competition! There's also some Arsenal chat with Goonerholic as we look ahead to tomorrow's game against Sunderland, an exclusive audio extract from a former player's upcoming autobiography, and all the usual guff, nonsense and waffle.There's also one-day Fantasy Football with FanDuel in which you can win real cash. Go to fanduel.co.uk, use the code ARSEBLOG when you do and they'll refund your up to £10 if you don't win with your first try. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at the somewhat disappointing 0-0 draw against Boro, and discuss how Arsenal will have to find a solution when teams play like that. We also chat about riding our luck a bit defensively, what Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla might have been able to contribute if they were fit, and we also have a little bit of a laugh at Mourinho just because it would have been rude not to. We then answer listener questions about the AGM, Alex Iwobi, the EFL Cup game against Reading, and Arsene Wenger as an MMA fighter. You can find the Snapchat face-swaps on arseblog.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time now for this week's Arsecast and to look back at the week that was I'm joined by Jim Campbell of the Football Ramble podcast (and now book), to discuss Mesut Ozil's finishing, dressing room pictures that drive crotchety old pros mad, Lucas Perez, our recent run of form and more, as well as the new Football Ramble book that was released just yesterday. As well that there's the Angriest Man on Twitter, some disturbing bus related imagery, a look ahead to the Boro game, and all the usual waffle. There's also one-day Fantasy Football with FanDuel in which you can win real cash. Sign up with FanDuel use the code 'ARSECAST' when you do and they'll give you a bonus credit of £5 in your account (will arrive within 3 working days). Good luck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we hear all about James' enormous balls before going on to discuss the 3-2 win over Swansea, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil's goals and, of course, Granit Xhaka's red card. We touch on our current form, with 6 wins out of 6 in the league, before we answer listener questions about the Champions League, squad rotation, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's recent comments, Ozil and Alexis contracts, Arsene Wenger's future as part of that, new coloured cards in football, FIFA 17 and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Arsecast is kind of a landmark one. Episode 400 comes almost 10 years to the day since the very first Arsecast, so there's a bit of a look back with some moments from the last 10 years, a bit of reflection on how much has happened since then, and to talk about the football I welcome back to the very first Arsecast guest, Goodplaya, for a bit of a chat about all that. This Arsecast is absolutely full to the brim with waffle, usual and unusual. There's also a nice little competition in there for you too, and one day fantasy football with FanDuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Interlull episode James reveals the murky underside to riding camels, Trip Advisor reviews and elaborate scams in the Dromedary world in Morocco. Then we go over all the week's exciting news from an Arsenal point of view, touch on Sam Allardyce's sacking and more before we take listener questions about Robert Pires as Sporting Director, new contracts for Ozil and Alexis, Tony Adams on his 50th, and a strange curse for Jose Mourinho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we join James on his holidays in Morocco to discuss the very late 1-0 win over Burnley yesterday. We discuss the winning goal, the performance, team selection, and the absence of Lucas Perez. Was it injury or was he just not selected? Then we answer listener's questions about Shkodran Mustafi, Alex Iwobi, the rise in form of Theo Walcott, playing against packed defences, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Arsecast I find it difficult not to laugh at Diego Costa, because who doesn't want to laugh at Diego Costa? I'm also joined by Rory Smith to discuss this latest iteration of Theo Walcott and how, perhaps, some clarity as to where he plays is helping him perform. We also discuss the fluid front four, and Arsene Wenger as he comes up on 20 years as manager of Arsenal. We touch on his legacy at the club and in English football, and there's all the usual waffle too - as well as 1-day Fantasy Football with FanDuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode was recorded live in the Barleycorn bar in New York, thanks to Arsenal NYC. James and I relive some fun times in the big city, enjoy the 3-0 win over Chelsea, laugh at Diego Costa, and then answer lots of questions from the audience while people feed us shots of whiskey. Good times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Arsecast is a day early for reasons which will become apparent when you listen. I look back on what might be a unique week for Arsenal in terms of results and team selections, there's EFL Cup chat, and I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the shape of the squad, new boys Xhaka and Lucas' midweek exploits, we try and figure out what's going on with Olivier Giroud, look ahead to Chelsea and lots more. There's some of the usual waffle, and some nonsense and a bit of guff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we enjoy a night-time recording and take some joy in the pain of Jose Mourinho before trying to figure out why Harry Kane is sucking his thumb. We look back on the 4-1 win over Hull, the team selection, and that first Arsenal goal from Granit Xhaka. There are listener questions about the best debut goals for the club, Xhaka's place on the bench, what kind of team we might pick for tomorrow night's EFL Cup and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by Paolo Bandini to look back at the PSG game, Arsene Wenger's team selections, Alexis Sanchez up front, David Ospina in goal, and our somewhat erratic defensive play. We also discuss Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, tactical set-ups and lots more. There's some debunking of spurious records, lots of the usual waffle, we look ahead to the Hull and Nottingham Forest games, and we hear from an old friend right at the end. There's also one-day Fantasy Football with Fanduel in which you can win real cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the late 2-1 win over Southampton, the collective performance and those of new signings Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi. We discuss Santi Cazorla's penalty technique, refereeing decisions, and leaving Shane Long injured on the ground, before we answer questions about our Champions League opener against PSG tomorrow night, the pace of our play, on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's inability to take his chances, and more including ROBOT FRIDGES before James invents a new word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time now for this week's Arsecast and I'm joined by Amy Lawrence and Stuart MacFarlane to talk about their brand new book 'The Wenger revolution: Twenty Years of Arsenal which chronicles the 20 years of Arsene Wenger's reign through amazing pictures from Stuart, words from Amy, and Wenger himself who chats about the various photos. We also discuss the new arrivals, the transfer window business and the decision of Jack Wilshere to push for a loan move away from the club. I'm still sick so there's probably a bit less of the usual waffle than normal.There's also one-day Fantasy Football with Fanduel in which you can win real cash. Sign up with FanDuel use the code 'ARSEBLOG' when you do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Interlull show we look back on the final days of the transfer window and discuss the departures of Serge Gnabry and Jack Wilshere. Is it now sink or swim for the England man, and why was he so keen to leave rather than fight for his place? We also discuss players who stayed, like Mathieu Debuchy and Chuba Akpom, as well as answering listener questions about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Joel Campbell, how we are going to IMPLEMENT MUSTAFI, goalscoring midfielders, Arsene Wenger's selection decisions, the legends game and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by James from We are the Northbank to discuss Jack Wilshere's move to Bournemouth. Is it the beginning of the end of his Arsenal career, or a real chance to prove his worth to the club? As well as that we chat about the signings of Mustafi and Perez, there's some wonderful, beautiful silence, a man with a disgusting arm and we go behind the scenes when the cameras stop rolling at Sky Sports on transfer deadline day. And, of course, all the usual waffle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we have a look at our first win of the season, the 3-1 at Watford. We discuss the performances (individual and collective), the impact of Ozil on the team and Alexis, the manager's team selection and the rest. We touch on the soon-to-be-announced signings of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez, before answering questions about the right back situation, the futures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere, who might leave the club before the window closes, before deciding what we'd sell at our fish stall in Camden Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman and the Man from East Lower to discuss the Champions League draw, the potential arrivals of Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi in the context of our transfer business in general, how they might fit into the team, and what it might mean in terms of departures for one or two others, and the rest of the week's news. We look ahead to the Watford game, there's one day fantasy football with Fan Duel, and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look at the 0-0 draw against Leicester built off the back of an impressive defensive performance and the return of Laurent Koscielny. We then chat about the manager's post-match press conference, and his comments about the club's 600 employees, the media influence over fans, and transfer policy. We then answer listener questions about Joel Campbell's loan departure to Sporting Lisbon, why we can't seem to sell players we let go, our expectations for the rest of the window, and what we would allow Vic Akers to smear on our bodies. There's also news of a live Arsecast Extra in NYC at the end of September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Arsecast required beer after the Liverpool defeat and another exciting week of nothing much. I'm joined by Andrew Allen and Tayo Popoola to try and make sense of it all, or at least to just laugh sadly at it all. We end up somewhere in the middle as we discuss the opening day, our transfer inactivity, the familiarity of the way we got beaten and all the rest. There's one day Fantasy Football with FanDuel with a chance for you to win real cash, and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss disastrous opening day defeat to Liverpool, the lack of preparation that played a part in the loss, the defending, lack of transfer market activity and what Arsene Wenger has done - or hasn't done - to get his team ready for the start of a new season. We then answer listener's questions which ask WHHHHYYYYYYYYYY?, about what we do now, whether new is new or old is old, about fans and atmosphere and much more – including the possibility of some serious nudity from James in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first Arsecast of the new season I'm joined by Ken Early from Second Captains to preview the Premier League, not just from an Arsenal point of view, but looking at all the managerial arrivals, what it might mean, how it'll all go down and lots more. That's in two parts, and I also chat with the Mugsmasher ahead of the Liverpool game on Sunday. There's plenty of the usual waffle, some vintage news and you can win money with FanDuel, one-day Fantasy Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the last pre-season friendly against Man City, and the injury to Gabriel which leaves us very short at centre-half. What will the solution be as we get closer to the Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday? And why the hell did we make such a balls of things? We chat about transfer activity, what kind of team we might field against the Mugsmashers, answer lots of listener questions about transfers and the state of the squad, and there's the long-awaited Nando's report after Arseblog sampled it for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we about about the US tour, Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis talking about the transfer business we need to do, how our pre-season preparations are progressing, before answering questions about Santi Cazorla, board influence on the transfer prices we pay, the shape of our midfield for the upcoming season and much more. We also talk about our willingness to help big companies out by testing their product for greater brand awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss transfer links to Riyad Mahrez, our first game of pre-season, mixed messages on transfers from Ivan Gazidis and Arsene Wenger, the arrival of Rob Holding and Per Mertesacker's comments. We then answer listener questions about the transfer market and what we have or haven't done yet, strikers we might be targetting, who might go out and loan and much more, before ending up with the great preserve taste-off in which James tries marmalade for the first time, and then sees if he can tell the difference between strawberry and raspberry jam in a blind taste test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we chat about all the nothing that's going on from an Arsenal point of view. The no signings we've made, the no striker we've bought, the lack of a wide forward and all the rest. We analyse what needs to happen in the transfer market, and when it needs to happen. We look all the latest rumours, how much we believe in them, and then answer a pile of listener questions before James makes a shocking revelation – once more based around the world of fruit preserves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss finally signing that World Class striker we've all been after or, to put it another way, have some considered chat about Japan international Takuma Asano. We look at the European Championships and the Arsenal players still involved, Mikel Arteta going to Man City and Arsene Wenger as England manager. We then take questions about other forward signings, team building ahead of individuality, a cloned Arsenal XI, which dances we'd do before taking a penalty and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we chat about Brexit and the implications it might have for Arsenal and football, before rounding up the action at the European Championships, Ireland's exit, penalty misses for Gunners midfielders, and Alexis Sanchez winning the Copa America with Chile. We then answer questions about what kind of holiday Alexis should have, who our preferred penalty takers would be, who has caught the eye at the Euros, and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show a very itchy James regales us once more with a tale from his action packed life of misadventure and misfortune, before we talk about Arsene Wenger's comments about Jamie Vardy and that whole situation. We chat about a somewhat disappointing Euro 2016 thus far, the Arsenal involvement, dodgy shirts, and more, before answer questions about the manager's transfer plans, Yaya Sanogo, additions to the coaching staff, why flip-flops are not shoes, and plenty more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show look at the Euro 2016 goings-on, starting with the violent scenes in Marseilles – where James was supposed to be. What can the authorities do about it and what is their role in it? We then chat about the football, the Arsenal players involved, England's 1-1 draw with Russia, and the ongoing Jamie Vardy situation. Then we answer listener questions about Jogi Low's balls, Arsenal's best ever Swedes, noisy eyelids and lots, lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we start with a shocking story about how James was almost shot dead by trying to run as fast as a motorbike, before moving on to the big news of the moment – Jamie Vardy. We look at what the deal means from a footballing point of view, and how it might impact the team and the way we play. We also chat about his character, on and off the field, and how as football fans we have to shift our goalposts from time to time. We then answer some questions about Jamie Vardy, and about goalkeepers, before deciding that we'd pay a lot of money to keep eating a particular foodstuff. It's all in there today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the Champions League final and some of the awfulness that took place at the San Siro on Saturday night, from the result to Pepe to Mark Clattenburg's tongue. We then chat about signing a new player, shirt numbers, transfer rumours, Mourinho at Man Utd, before answering listener questions about an alphabetic Arsenal squad, alternatives to penalty shoot-outs, and loads more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.