Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

On this week's show we look back at a weekend of leaks, bad dancing, new kit, new numbers, the FA Cup final, and the imminent return to the Premier League of a massive twat. We chat about Granit Xhaka, how his pictures hit the net, and where he might fit in to the team next season. We then take listener questions about a song for Granit, what Arsene Wenger might spend this summer, where does Aaron Ramsey fit, potential striker signings and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman, Andrew Allen and the Man from East Lower to look back at the season. We discuss. The end of season hilarity - How that changes the mood going into the summer - Leicester's title win - Arsenal's (under) performance - The manager, his future, and how that might affect what needs to be done - What we need to do to improve - The players - Who will stay and who will go this summer - And much more. There's also an epic movie trailer right at the end, and winners of our t-shirt competition from a few weeks ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this show we laugh at Tottenham. Then we laugh at Tottenham before laughing at Tottenham. After that we spend some time laughing at Tottenham, we laugh at Tottenham, laugh at Tottenham, and finish the first segment by laughing at Tottenham. In part 2 we answer your questions about laughing at Tottenham, how should one laugh at Tottenham, can one laugh at Tottenham too much, and much more laughing at Tottenham, before ending up laughing at Tottenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this show we discuss the reports of a new contract for Arsene Wenger, the manager's denials of that story, where it might have come from, and what might happen as he enters the final year of his current deal. We then answer questions about how many players will come and go and how much we'll spend, medical issues, characters in the dressing room, Stan Kroenke, great voices and our FIFA video game preferences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we discuss the Danny Welbeck news as the striker is ruled out of action for 9 months with a knee injury. What does it mean for our transfer plans and what needs to be done this summer? We look at the fact Arsenal are now valued at $2bn, pick a Hollywood XI, re-enact two Arsenal players going to a social club, and do some lightning fast question and answers from as many listeners as we can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we look at what happened last night between West Ham and Man Utd, and the goings on outside Upton Park - as well as highlighting a huge missed opportunity for Hammers. We chat about the links to Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka with reports of a €43m bid, promotion for the Arsenal 21s and a sweary captain thanking his teammates. We then look at some of the worst moments of the season, players who didn't meet expectations, poor performances, results, before answering a couple of questions, one of which is Grrrrrrrrrrrrreat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we begin with a very interesting email sent by a listener that leaves James somewhat lost for words, and understandably so. We then chat about Theo Walcott's future as rumours grow about a summer departure, before touching on young midfielder Jon Toral. We then go through some of the best bits of the season, such as: Best goal, best player, best performance, best assist, funniest moment and more, including some chosen by listeners. And finally we answer a few questions, eventually deciding on the most delicious Arsenal player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the 2-2 draw with Man City, goals from Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud, the performance overall, the race for the top 3 or top 2, the possibility of overtaking Sp*rs and more. We then answer listeners questions about questioning Arsene Wenger, Calum Chambers, potential striking options this summer with comment on some of the players linked to us, and James tells a story about a stick which makes it somewhat amazing that he's still alive to do a podcast at all. There's also a big announcement about something different going on this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Amy Lawrence to discuss Leicester winning the league, how and why it happened, protests in the stadium during the Norwich game and what it might mean for Arsene Wenger. As well as that there's a competition to win some Robert Pires t-shirts, a look back at how Sp*rs lost the league in violent style, the Francis Coquelin parallel dimension theory, Arsene Wenger Hawkins, and lots of the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the 1-0 win over Norwich, the performance, the atmosphere/climate, Danny Welbeck's goal, Olivier Giroud's difficult period and, of course, the protests. We chat about the possible impact it had, the involvement levels, and more, before taking listener questions about Mohamed Elneny's passing, divisions between fans, Alexis Sanchez going down the tunnel after his substitution, Joel Campbell's future, the title race, chocolate testicles, and lots more. Today's show is sponsored by Cornerstone - visit cornerstone.co.uk/arseblog for discounts on shaving goodies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, and with protest in the air, I chat with Tim Stillman about the campaign this weekend for supporters to show their displeasure at what's happening at Arsenal right now. We discuss the wide-ranging nature of it, what impact it might have, and the implications of it all. Aside from that there's the Angriest Man on Twitter, an interesting email about season tickets, a terrible real life experience, and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we dissect another disappointing showing, this time the 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Why did Olivier Giroud start? What has Joel Campbell done to be so ignored? What the hell was that from Theo Walcott? We chat about the manager, his pulling power come this summer, and then answer listener questions about fantasy signings, similarities to the end of the George Graham era, Arsene Wenger's position and beliefs, before rounding off with stuff about cold food and terrifying birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we dissect another disappointing showing, this time the 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Why did Olivier Giroud start? What has Joel Campbell done to be so ignored? What the hell was that from Theo Walcott? We chat about the manager, his pulling power come this summer, and then answer listener questions about fantasy signings, similarities to the end of the George Graham era, Arsene Wenger's position and beliefs, before rounding off with stuff about cold food and terrifying birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Arsecast, and because it was all weird with Thursday night football, I chat with Philippe Auclair about Arsene Wenger and the situation at the club right now. We chat about the pressure Wenger is under, his role in eventual change, the club's ability to deal with a new manager, and more. After that I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the West Brom game, the atmosphere, some Theo Walcott issues, and all the rest. I also give you the winners of the Danny Karbassiyoon book competition at last. And there's some of the usual waffle too for waffle fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday, in terms of the performance, the goal we conceded, what it means in the context of what has been a dismal few months for the club, and for Arsene Wenger. We answer listeners questions about what needs to change, what a new manager might bring to the club, our extraordinary ambition, other sports to follow, and an in-depth discussion about the best crisps #jamonruffles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Arsecast I am beset by audio woes as the installation of new equipment reminds me to just leave stuff alone. Eventually I manage to talk to The Man from East Lower, and at some point we discuss football, the manager, what's left of this season and more. After that, I chat with Ted Knutson, founder of Stats Bomb, about the ever-increasing use of stats and data in football, from analysts to specific departments in clubs, and the growing influence it's having on the game itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we take a look back at the 3-3 draw with West Ham, and discuss why it was we let such a good situation slip. We look at the defending, lack of in-game management, leadership, and what Arsenal lack compared to other teams in this league. We also answer listener questions about our central defenders, on whether the season is 'over', the role of Steve Bould, wonder about a back room addition who could spark some life into us with half-time team talks, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right then, time for this week's Arsecast, and it's Danny heavy episode. After analysing some of Danny Mills' punditry, I'm joined by Danny Karbassiyoon, a man whose only Arsenal goal came when he left Mills in his wake at Man City in a Carling Cup game. We chat about his new book 'The Arsenal Yankee', his time at Arsenal and how his career was cut short by injury. We also discuss his move into scouting, how that changes your view of the game, finding talents like Joel Campbell and Gedion Zelalem, how you can be a top youth player and find the professional game more of a struggle, and lots more.Danny's book is out now, you can get all the details on the website thearsenalyankee.com, or follow him on Twitter @dkarbassiyoon. We've also got a couple of signed copies to give away in a competition and there's the usual waffle in there too, for all you waffle fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the rather nice 4-0 win over Watford, the contributions of Alexis and Alex Iwobi, the new midfield partnership of Coquelin and Elneny, and whether this was a performance enabled by the 'pressure being off'. We also discuss James' YouTube video in which he looks out of his mind as well as the young scamps giving him the finger in the background, before we answer listener's questions about doping in football, whether injured players should come back into the team when fit again, showboating, Ozil getting kicked up in the air, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Goonerholic and NorthBankLower to chat about David Rocastle, the return of Premier League action and what it might take for something good to happen for Arsenal, as well as injury news, the Watford game and more. As well as that I get some lovely email, we have a cool new sponsor, and there's all the usual waffle in there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Interlull edition of the show we decide that James ought to become a ship's captain so his friends marriages can become more convenient for him, and consider the possibility that spam email could be something it's not. We look at the English Arsenal players and their Euro 2016 chances, and round-up the other international action. Then we answer listener questions about Mesut Ozil who is a fish, the timing of this Interlull, Arsene Wenger, Lukaku, Xhaka, Aubameyang, and consider if we can sell a large inflatable object to Barcelona for £15m, amongst other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look at the 2-0 win over Everton, impressive goals from Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi, and the impact of the latter and the trust shown in him by the manager. There's defensive and midfield improvement to talk about, and we do a Predictatron from the remaining fixtures to see where the title is going to end up (hat-tip @Arse2Mouse podcast). After that we answer listeners questions about banners, Arsene Wenger's comments about the fans, how to improve up front and if Zlatan Ibrahmovic is the man for the job, why young defenders rarely make it through the academy, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week I look back at the midweek trip to Barcelona, with some location recordings, vox-pops and more from the European trip I got back from last night at 1am. Please excuse my voice, or lack of it, it's been a long couple of days, and a man coughed on me and gave me the plague. I'm also joined by Roger Bennett, one half of the excellent Men in Blazers to chat about that and, as he's an Everton fan, to look ahead to tomorrow's game. I get his thoughts on that, Everton, Arsenal and lots more. There's some of the usual waffle, but tiredness means not too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode was recorded the evening of the 2-1 defeat to Watford in the FA Cup. London had cider, Dublin had wine, and we tried to make some sense of the performance, the result and what it means for the season in general. We discuss the manager, his performance and his position, and basically become ever more exasperated and disheartened at what's gone on and how likely, or unlikely, things are to change – on and off the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week I look at how Arsenal fans online behave in the face of intense provocation, before I chat with Ben from REDaction about the ticket opt-out/boycott they were part of ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Watford. Then, there's some football chat with Julian H from Gingers4Limpar, a chance to win a t-shirt and a print from Art of Football, and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show we look back at the 2-2 draw with Sp*rs in the North London derby. We discuss Francis Coquelin's red card, the selection of Mohamed Elneny in midfield, Danny Welbeck up front, and whether this was a result that we can be pleased with under the circumstances. After that we take listener's questions about the role of supporters, Alexis' body language at the end of the game, team selection for the FA Cup game against Hull, and much more, including the somewhat shocking news that James now defines world fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week of anger, frustration and dismay, we try and cut through that to make some sense of it all. I'm joined by Tayo Popoola and Tim Stillman to talk about the Swansea game, the performance, and why we couldn't raise ourselves properly after the United loss. We analyse the way we play, discuss Alexis Sanchez's comments and form, Joel Campbell, empty seats and, of course, Arsene Wenger. There's some of the usual waffle in there too but not as much as normal, which may or may not be a bad thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's rather grim show, we look back at the defeat at Old Trafford yesterday and talk about what it means for our title challenge, for the players, the manager and the club. What should happen if Arsenal don't win the league this season? More important, what will happen, bearing in mind the board and the owner that make those decisions. We chat about Theo Walcott, possible permutations for the Swansea game on Wednesday, and lighten the mood by chatting about someone being carved in two by a primitive weapon. Fun and games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Iain Macintosh to briefly discuss the midweek game against Barcelona. Moving on swiftly we chat about gamesmanship, Danny Welbeck, the upcoming game against Man Utd on Sunday, FA Cup replays and more. There's also a tribute to Robert Pires, who retired yesterday, some finance, vintage news, and all the usual waffle. Today's show is sponsored by cornerstone.co.uk/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we begin with some chicken related lunacy, followed by a look back at the 0-0 draw with Hull in the FA Cup. The second half of the show is more or less dominated by tomorrow night's Champions League clash with Barcelona, discussing team selection, tactics, the scary trio they have up front, before we head down to the Hammock District to close out the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Arsecast we look back a bit on that Danny Welbeck goal with commentary from all over the world, before I'm joined by Jeremy Wilson to discuss the significance of the Arsenal win and what it means in the title race. We chat about the top four, Mesut Ozil's contract and the upcoming game against Barcelona. We hear from the Angriest Man on Twitter, there's a look ahead to the FA Cup game against Hull, and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's late-goal powered podcast, we look back at the 2-1 win over Leicester yesterday. Danny Welbeck's glorious return; Theo Walcott with a goal; big saves from Petr Cech; terrible refereeing; blatant cheating from Leicester sparks ire; and we discuss the significance of the win and how it all felt. We then answer listener questions about Alexis Sanchez; RamCoq in midfield; Barcelona making a mess of their Arsenal homage; Mesut Ozil's quality balls, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To look ahead to this weekend's clash with Leicester City I'm joined by former Gunner Adrian Clarke. I ask him how these Leicester players will be feeling, sitting top of the table; what Arsene Wenger's approach to the game will be to try and win but not fall into their counter-attacking trap; as well as what the manager will do in midfield and centre-half where he has selection decisions to make. I discuss Arsenal's summer trip to the USA, and there's all the usual space-based waffle in there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recorded this week's show immediately after the 2-0 win over Bournemouth, so we discuss that, the goals from Ozil and Oxlade-Chamberlain, Flamini's ridiculous challenge, and the ticket price stories at Arsenal and Liverpool this week. Then we answer listener questions about Gabriel and Per Mertesacker, Petr Cech's continuing influence, which players would be best with their wrong foot, and we get a bit sad over the latest injury to Tomas Rosicky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I'm joined by Tim Stillman to talk about the 0-0 with Southampton, and the faltering title challenge. We talk about what can be done with midfield, the mounting pressure, the indifferent form of Theo Walcott, and lots more. There's some Amaury Bischoff PI and all the usual waffle too, as election fever mounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show James, who thankfully was not eaten by a bear, and I, look back on the 2-1 FA Cup win over Burnley, returns for Francis Coquelin and Alexis Sanchez, and a debut from new boy Mohamed Elneny. We also discuss Alex Iwobi's shins, our favourite John Terry moments, transfer deadline day and what might happen, and there are some spoilers for Oscar nominated movie The Revenant – bringing us back around to the bear-theme that permeates this show. Also, James tries not to eat a baby by mistaking it for delicious baked goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time now for this week's Arsecast and today's show is a round table discussion with Goonerholic, The Man from East Lower, and Andrew Allen, taking stock of where we are right now and what lies ahead for the rest of the season. We discuss the last few games of January, Aaron Ramsey, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, new boy Mohamed Elneny, the players returning from injury, the threat of Leicester and the other teams in the title race, the closing of the transfer window, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the disappointing, frustrating 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. On the agenda, the red card issued to Per Mertesacker; could we have done more to prevent that situation developing; the decision to take off Olivier Giroud; and what it all means for our title hopes. As well as that we answer listener questions about Theo Walcott and the Captain's Armband (probably the title of his new book), Mohamed Elneny and why we haven't see him yet, what team we should pick for the FA Cup this weekend, and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Arsecast I'm joined by Rory Smith from The Times to discuss the consistency and reliability of Nacho Monreal, and what his new contract might mean for Kieran Gibbs. We also discuss Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 10 years of Theo Walcott, and we look ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea. There's some TV fixture scheduling stuff, pants based trauma and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back on the 0-0 draw with Stoke, the performances, and the display of Petr Cech who helped secure a point. There's the Aaron Ramsey chanting, Mesut Ozil's absence, and more on our midfield, before we answer listener's questions about taking quick free kicks, the baldness of referees, which players might be the best arm-wrestlers, as well as a seriously intense sauce based discussion which brings some AMAZING REVELATIONS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me on this week's show, to look back on the 3-3 draw with Liverpool, is Amy Lawrence. We chat about the game, some individual performances, the midfield dysfunction, Joel Campbell's emergence and Olivier Giroud's striking. There's a look ahead to the game against Stoke on Sunday, some Aaron Ramsey death base guff and all the usual waffle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show starts on a sad note as we touch on the passing of the legendary David Bowie, before we move onto discussion of the 3-1 win over Sunderland in the FA Cup. We touch on Alex Iwobi, Joel Campbell, Olivier Giroud, Aaron Ramsey and others, before we take listener questions in the second half of the show about Benik Afobe, Arsene Wenger and Manuel Pellegrini, David Ospina's future, robot camel jockeys and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, following up on the opening show of the season, I'm joined again by Ken Early from Second Captains. Ken popped into the studio this week to look at the season so far, what's happened since we last talked, the various managerial goings-on, the title race, and how it's gone for Arsenal up until now. I also reveal my two New Year resolutions and there's some of the usual waffle in there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back the 1-0 win over Newcastle and discuss the performance, the three points when playing badly, Laurent Koscielny's goal, as well as the return of Serge Gnabry from his West Brom loan, perhaps to make room for Mathieu Debuchy's departure. We then answer listener questions about the transfer window, Arsene Wenger's sartorial choice, Aaron Ramsey's late miss against Newcastle, Ganbry's potential inclusion in the squad, some transfers that didn't go our way, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we look back at the last two games: the 4-0 defeat to Southampton and the 2-0 win over Bournemouth. We discuss the good, the bad and the different class that is Mesut Ozil, Calum Chambers midfield outing and the potential signing of Mohamed Elneny. We then answer listener questions, many of which are about Ozil; there's some Mathieu Debuchy gossip; we wax lyrical about our favourite signing from a Premier League club; and uncover the hidden meaning of Ozil's goal celebration hand signal. It's all in there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show festive edition of the show we look at the rather enjoyable 2-1 win over Man City last night, what it means for our title ambitions, the performances of Theo Walcott, Joel Campbell and Mesut Ozil, and all the other associated guff from the match. We then answer listeners questions about Laurent Koscielny, Petr Cech's headgear, injury problems and close the show with a number that should probably have us locked up for crimes against music, but if you can't forgive us terrible singing at Christmas when can you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show I provide my own theory as to Mourinho's sacking – and in typical Mourinho style he made a bollix of this too. I had recorded earlier in the day with Jim Campbell from The Football Ramble, and we'd had a good natter about the not-so-special one and his ongoing strife at Chelsea. Then he gets canned and renders all that glorious audio redundant. Still, we chat Leicester, Man City, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, transfers and much more. We're also at home with Abramovic; there's a chance for you to win goodies from Savile Rogue; some Christmas present recommendations; and all the usual waffle too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show James and I provide live reaction to the Champions League draw which sees us face Barcelona again. It's nice to get an easy one now and again. We also look back at the 2-0 win over Aston Villa, chat about Aaron Ramsey in midfield, Theo Walcott, and answer questions about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis' return to the squad, Petr Cech before we discuss breakfast foods at some length #granola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast I'm joined by Tim Clark from Arse2Mouse to discuss Champions League qualification, Olivier Giroud, Joel Campbell, January transfer activity, and why we both think this is a league season set up for Arsenal success. We hear from the Angriest Man on Twitter, there's all the usual waffle, and a priceless, informative podcasting tutorial for anyone interested in starting their own show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show James and I discuss the 3-1 win over Sunderland at the weekend, looking at the performance, the line-up and how that might have affected the way we played. There's praise for Petr Cech, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey, and some discussion of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after his first start since the 2-1 win over Everton in October. We then answer listener questions about potential January transfer moves, Hector Bellerin's recent form, who should take our penalties in the absence of Santi Cazorla, and pledge to make a podcast every day for a year if we find a kindly benefactor, or an Indecent Proposal style one, we're not that fussy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.