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The original Arsenal podcast - coming to you twice a week (usually Mondays and Fridays) with news, interviews, analysis, special guests, jokes and occasionally some really terrible songs.

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Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast is a Premier League soccer podcast. Arsenal is one of the most famous teams in England. Its fanbase is fiercely devoted to the team. Many of them have been rooting for the London team for several decades. This show is the official podcast of Arseblog.com. The Irish Independent has named the site "the most-consumed football fan content in world football." (Most of the world calls soccer "football.")

Andrew Mangan and James McNicholas host the podcast. Mangan is a blogger, voice actor, and writer from London. He started the site while living abroad in Barcelona in 2002. Over the next several years, it became one of the most visited soccer websites in the world. McNicholas is an actor, comedian, and writer. His one-person comedy show, The Boxer, played at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. He also has a recurring role in the third season of the popular Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso.

As one can tell from the show's name, this podcast does not take itself seriously. The show offers analysis and commentary about Arsenal soccer players and games. It does so in a humorous fashion. This stands to reason when one of the two hosts is a comedian. The duo will sometimes even sing funny parody songs about the team.

Podcast guests are often sportswriters or journalists. Many of them have been writing about the team for decades. Author Charles Watts and journalist Ken Early are two of the show's more notable names. The show also discusses the Arsenal women's soccer team.

Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast is a fun and fast-paced overview of this beloved team. New episodes air Mondays and Fridays throughout the year. Each episode averages around 90 minutes in length.

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Arsenal Women Arsecast 103: Women’s Football Content with Flo Lloyd Hughes

Arsenal Women Arsecast 103: Women’s Football Content with Flo Lloyd Hughes

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by host of Counterpressed, and editor of The Cutback, Flo Lloyd Hughes. Tim and Flo talk about the evolution of women’s football content, how and where it can and should differ to men’s football content and some of the exciting challenges around serving a growing and evolving audience, how to handle some of the challenges around criticism and access and celebrating women’s football fan culture.You can find The Cutback, a dedicated newsletter for in-depth, analytical women’s football content here https://www.thecutback.com/ and Counterpressed records twice a week, available on the Ringer and Spotify.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Arsenal Women Arsecast 103: Women’s Football Content with Flo Lloyd Hughes

Arsenal Women Arsecast 103: Women’s Football Content with Flo Lloyd Hughes

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim is joined by host of Counterpressed, and editor of The Cutback, Flo Lloyd Hughes. Tim and Flo talk about the evolution of women’s football content, how and where it can and should differ to men’s football content and some of the exciting challenges around serving a growing and evolving audience, how to handle some of the challenges around criticism and access and celebrating women’s football fan culture.You can find The Cutback, a dedicated newsletter for in-depth, analytical women’s football content here https://www.thecutback.com/ and Counterpressed records twice a week, available on the Ringer and Spotify.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 618 - 28.12.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 618 - 28.12.2024

In this episode look back the 1-0 win over Ipswich on Friday evening. We chat about the starting line-up in the absence of Bukayo Saka, the goal we scored through Kai Havertz, and how in a massively dominant first half we didn't create a lot of chances to score. That then leads to a wider discussion about how this is a developing trend for Arsenal, and whether or not the manager's outlook on the game is a factor. Does he sacrifice attacking threat for defensive stability? We also talk about the second half, the fine margins, and three important points, before we answer listener questions – starting with Saka's injury and what the club need to do in the January window (including some potential candidates for a transfer). There's also stuff on Myles Lewis-Skelly, using subs in the hectic period, Martin Odegaard's form and lots more.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast 102: Half season review

Arsenal Women Arsecast 102: Half season review

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie review Arsenal’s season at the halfway point. Tim and Jamie pick their player of the season, most improved player, player most in need of improvement, goal of the season and best and worst performances. Then in the second half they take listener questions on the January transfer window, Mariona’s versatility, Renee Slegers’ tactical tweaks and expectations for the second half of the season.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 617 - 22.12.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 617 - 22.12.2024

In this episode look back at Saturday's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Gabriel Jesus was among the goals again, as well as producing a very good all-round performance, and we wonder if Arsenal ceding a bit of control made the team more effective in attack. There's analysis of that, the importance of David Raya, how second half changes gave us control and threat, as well as chat about this team's goalscoring capabilities. Then there are listener questions about time-wasting and how long we take at throw-ins, the injury to Bukayo Saka and how that might impact both the team and the January transfer window, and lots more.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For the competition: https://playbookproducts.com/collections/greatest-arsenal-plays?filter.p.product_type=mugsGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 812 - Gift of the Gab(i)

Episode 812 - Gift of the Gab(i)

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to discuss last night's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. After falling behind early, a second half hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus fired us into the semi-finals, and we chat about the unexpected – but very welcome – contribution from the Brazilian, and what this might mean for him going forward. There's also discussion of the half-time changes, Jakub Kiwior, Kieran Tierney, preferred opposition in the next round, and lots more.Gift a year's Patreon subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog/giftEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get your Goodly Morning mug here – https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.W3OIY – and help support Oscar's Kids and Children's Hospices Across London. Every penny we make will go to these two charities who do incredible work.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast 101: Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal Women Arsecast 101: Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie dissect Sunday’s 1-0 win away at Liverpool off the back of a midweek trip to Oslo. Tim and Jamie discuss how the absence of Little and Walti meant Arsenal couldn’t control possession as well as usual, how Liverpool’s lack of attacking threat and the midweek trip played into the game state, as well as focus on the performances of Katie McCabe, Steph Catley, Beth Mead, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Mariona. In part two Tim and Jamie take listener questions on whether Renee Slegers has done enough to get the top job and a few on the January transfer window.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 616 - 16.12.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 616 - 16.12.2024

In this episode look back at Saturday's frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton, discussing missed opportunities in the first half, and a second 45 that was well below par. We chat about the changes Mikel Arteta made and how they impacted the performance, and look at some of the things he could possibly have tried instead. It then broadens out into a wider discussion about goal-scoring, chance creation, and 'chaos', as well as an examination of our attacking recruitment over the last number of years and whether that's an area we need to look at more closely. Then there are listener questions about the January transfer window, boos at the final whistle, what on earth is going on with Raheem Sterling, and lots more.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For the competition: https://playbookproducts.com/collections/greatest-arsenal-plays?filter.p.product_type=mugsGet your Goodly Morning mug here, with every penny of the proceeds going to charity: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.9Q0AD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 811 - Hale End Gems

Episode 811 - Hale End Gems

In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win over Monaco on Wednesday evening. We begin with the decision to start Myles Lewis-Skelly, his role in the opening goal, and assess what was a very promising performance from the 18 year old, before discussing the first half chances which should have seen the Gunners have the gamn won by the break. Then there's analysis of Monaco's second half improvement, the change that really shifted the dynamic back in our favour, the impact yet again of Bukayo Saka and lots more.Then I chat to David Squires, whose weekly Guardian cartoons have entertained us all down the years. He has a new book out, so we chat about some his process, how the madness of football provides a constant mine for his creative talents, and some of his Arsenal drawings. You can also win a copy of the new book 'Chaos in the Box: Chronicles from Modern Football' - which you can pick up now at your local independent bookstore.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get your Goodly Morning mug here – https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.W3OIY – and help support Oscar's Kids and Children's Hospices Across London. Every penny we make will go to these two charities who do incredible work.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast 100: Leah Williamson exclusive

Arsenal Women Arsecast 100: Leah Williamson exclusive

The Arsenal Women Arsecast launched in February 2019 with an exclusive interview with Leah Williamson, so we thought what better way to celebrate episode 100 than with another exclusive interview with Leah Williamson? Leah and Tim talk through the journey women’s football, Arsenal Women and Leah have been on since then. The lessons she learned winning the title in 2019, the impact of Covid on women’s football and the post Euro 2022 explosion in interest, the big crowds, increased scrutiny and fame and how Leah has dealt with it, as well as her outreach work in Jakarta and Jordan, as well as coping with the physical demands of elite football.You can also watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUC4hdhJpLIGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 615 - 09.12.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 615 - 09.12.2024

In this episode pore over yesterday's 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage. We discuss team selection and how the full backs in particular might have impacted aspects of our performance, the goal we conceded, the goal we scored, the goal we had disallowed and, crucially, the goal or goals we couldn't score. We chat about a potential reliance on set-pieces versus open play, and examine the options we had from the bench which widens out into a discussion about Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, and the January transfer window. Then there are listener questions about the offside rule in its current format, Declan Rice and the 'left 8' position, why left back remains a problematic position and how we can deal with that going forward, some hashtag fun, and lots more.Get your Goodly Morning mug here, with every penny of the proceeds going to charity: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.9Q0ADGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast 99: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa

Arsenal Women Arsecast 99: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie analyse Sunday's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa. They discuss the new midfield double pivot of Cooney-Cross and Mariona and how it worked, as well as what it says about how Kim Little is being managed this season. They discuss Arsenal's dominant first half, how Arsenal lost a little control in the first 20 minutes of the second half before wresting it back, Slegers' willingness to make half-time changes and the form of Lessi Russo and Stina Blackstenius. In the second half, Tim and Jamie take listener questions on the midfield, how the January transfer market might work with an interim manager still in charge and they discuss Slegers' suitability as a permanent candidate.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 810 - Corner Boys

Episode 810 - Corner Boys

In this episode I'm joined by Kaya Kaynak of Football London to discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win over Man Utd at the Emirates on Wednesday evening. There's a lot of chat about set-pieces after two goals from corners brought us three points, but have the Gunners and Mikel Arteta shifted the perception of scoring in this way? Why has there been such snobbery about set-pieces down the years, especially as the impact they can have is obvious? We also talk about the importance of the win in the context of the title race, an outstanding William Saliba performance, Gabriel Martinelli, Jakub Kiwior and lots more.Get 20% off Arsenal games at Cosm by using the code ARSEBLOG20 - see https://www.cosm.com/ for locations and schedules.Get your Goodly Morning mug here – https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.W3OIY – and help support Oscar's Kids and Children's Hospices Across London. Every penny we make will go to these two charities who do incredible work.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 614 - 02.12.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 614 - 02.12.2024

In this episode we look back at a remarkable first half of football on Saturday, when Arsenal beat West Ham 5-2 at the London Stadium. We chat about the quality of the Gunners performance and goals to go 4-0 up, before the home side got a couple back and changed the mood a little. We analyse that, with some focus on individuals like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, set-pieces and our prowess, penalty taking, and what was an impressive away result. Then we answer listener questions about Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Martinelli, the search for a new sporting director, taking our time on throw-ins, and loads more – including a mystery wallet sub-plot than runs throughout the episode.Get your Goodly Morning mug here, with every penny of the proceeds going to charity: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.9Q0ADGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 809 : 1-5

Episode 809 : 1-5

Better a bit late than never, I'm joined by Phil Costa to re-live the 5-1 win over Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. We reflect on a dominant first half performance, with collective and individual brilliance putting us into a commanding half-time lead thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel. The home side got one back, and their fans started whistling for a bit, but Arsenal responded with two more to ensure the win was as emphatic as it deserved to be. We chat about Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, as well as the strength and impact from the bench, what this win says about the team and how it's perceived in Europe, and loads more.Get your Goodly Morning mug here – https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.W3OIY – and help support Oscar's Kids and Children's Hospices Across London. Every penny we make will go to these two charities who do incredible work.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 613 - 25.11.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 613 - 25.11.2024

In this episode we enjoy the first Goodly Morning in a while after Arsenal got back to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. We discuss some unexpected elements in Mikel Arteta's team selection, more brilliance from Bukayo Saka, the influence of Martin Odegaard on the overall performance and his connection with Saka, and how well we controlled most of the game. We also chat about Ethan Nwaneri's first Premier League goal before we answer questions about him in part 2, as well as other questions about William Saliba, rotating the full-backs, David Raya, and lots more besides.Get your Goodly Morning mug here, with every penny of the proceeds going to charity: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.9Q0ADGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 808 - The state of it

Episode 808 - The state of it

In this episode I'm joined by Miguel Delaney to chat about his new book: 'States of play – How sportwashing took over football'. We discuss what sportswashing actually means, and how in this book we come to understand it's a very broad term to quickly describe how football, money and politics have become inextricably linked. We chat about the impact it has had on competitiveness in the game, why Roman Abramovich's arrival at Chelsea in 2003 opened a Pandora's Box, the Premier League's culpability, how FIFA and UEFA have failed to safeguard the game and instead jumped on the gravy train, and lots more. You can also win one of two copies of the book.Buy Miguel's book here – https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Miguel-Delaney/States-of-Play--How-Sportswashing-Took-Over-Football--The/30152834 – or via your local independent bookstore.Get your Goodly Morning mug here – https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.W3OIY – and help support Oscar's Kids and Children's Hospices Across London. Every penny we make will go to these two charities who do incredible work.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 612 - 18.11.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 612 - 18.11.2024

In this Interlull episode we catch up with the latest injury news, as Leandro Trossard seemingly picks up a knock while away with Belgium, and we round up the other Arsenal player involvement during the break. We take listener questions from all of social media throughout, discussing Kieran Tierney, Robin van Persie, whether or not Arsenal can expand the capacity of the Emirates, and how many points we'll accrue when the football resumes. There's also a helping of the player ratings game, quite a bit on trampolines, details of the all new Goodly Morning mugs, and lots more.Get your mug here, with every penny of the proceeds going to charity: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Goodly-Morning-Mug-2024-by-arseblog/166259371.9Q0ADGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Women Arsecast 98: North London is red

Arsenal Women Arsecast 98: North London is red

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie gleefully pick over the bones of Arsenal's 3-0 win at Spurs on Saturday and they talk about some of the things interim manager Renee Slegers has tweaked, tactically and in terms of soft factors. There is analysis of the game and some of the key performances. In the second half, Tim and Jamie answer listener questions on whether Slegers should keep the job full-time, how far is the transformation down to tactics and how far is it down to a change in energy and Tim and Jamie think about some of the challenges that might lay ahead. Then there are questions on Frida Maanum's form and which of the current squad has the potential to be the best in the world in their position.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 807 - Acceptable in the 80s

Episode 807 - Acceptable in the 80s

In this episode I'm joined first by Clive Palmer for an Arsenal Interlull round-up, starting with news of Ben White's injury/surgery, and how that has clearly been an issue for him for some time. We chat about player performance while carrying injuries, wonder if Gabriel Jesus can ever rekindle anything even close to his best form, and discuss the big off the pitch story of the week involving referee David Coote.Then I chat to Arsenal fan and author Jon Spurling about his new book: 'Go to war - football on the brink in the 80s'. We talk about football was informed by society at the time, and some of the most difficult moments the game in England has ever endured, as well as some of the great characters and positive stories, including a final chapter than revolves around Anfield 89.Buy Jon's book here – https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Jon-Spurling/Go-To-War--Football-on-the-Brink-in-the-80s/29638783 – or via your local independent bookstore.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsecast Extra Episode 611 - 11.11.2024

Arsecast Extra Episode 611 - 11.11.2024

In this episode we look back at Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. We chat about the return of Martin Odegaard and his influence on the team, going ahead and letting the lead slip again, tight offside decisions and missed chances, how to view a point away from home in the context of the game, and well the season so far. We also discuss the analysis of the team and the way it has played this campaign, with lots of issues to deal with but also plenty of room for improvement. Then there are listener questions about the future of Gabriel Jesus, whether Odegaard should play for Norway during the Interlull, the amount of goals we're conceding, the January window, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.