
Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast
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.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 11min
Arsenal Women Arsecast 116: Arsenal 4-0 Liverpool
The team relishes Arsenal Women's impressive 4-0 victory over Liverpool, highlighting standout performances from Mariona and Alessia Russo. They discuss tactical adjustments, particularly in midfield, and the excitement leading up to the clash with Real Madrid. The return of Victoria Pilova adds depth, while thoughts on pitch conditions and fan support emphasize the team's adaptability. A light-hearted moment includes picking dream halftime DJ songs, enriching the lively atmosphere as they gear up for more thrilling matches.

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 34min
Arsecast Extra Episode 631 - 24.03.2025
Excitement ensues as Arsenal players shine during the international break, with Myles Lewis-Skelly making a stunning debut for England. Injury woes loom, particularly for a key player, while the chaotic Nations League sparks lively debate. Nostalgic North London derby memories surface, highlighting a thrilling winning goal. Transfer dilemmas arise with talks concerning Gabrielle's future, and an insightful look at summer transfer strategies unfolds. Engaging listener questions and playful banter keep the atmosphere light and entertaining!

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Arsenal Women Arsecast 115: Life's a pitch in Mud-rid
The hosts dive into Arsenal Women's recent 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid, discussing how harsh conditions influenced the game. They explore the challenges of managing young talent and the team's struggles with set pieces. The criticism of a player's social media post highlights professionalism in tough times. Anticipation builds for the upcoming match against Liverpool, featuring innovative ideas to enhance fan engagement. Tactical reflections reveal the intricacies of player performance and team dynamics in the women's game.

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 822 - Statements (Elliot Smith)
Elliot Smith, a regular contributor to the Arsenal Vision Podcast, dives into a lively discussion about Arsenal's current roster and strategic future. He shares insights on Bukayo Saka's role and the crucial match against Real Madrid. The urgency of renewing contracts for Gabriel and Saliba is highlighted, along with the importance of managing player injuries and performance. Elliot also contemplates Gabriel Martinelli's future and the evolving dynamics of player transfers, showcasing a blend of analysis, humor, and football fervor.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 27min
Arsecast Extra Episode 630 - 17.03.2025
In this episode we look back at Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea. It wasn't a classic by any means, but Mikel Arteta's men did enough to win the game thanks to a goal from Mikel Merino – and his role at centre-forward is an ongoing talking point in part 1. We also chat about how well Arsenal dealt with nullifying Chelsea's attacking threat, the solidity of our defensive platform, Wesley Fofana's lucky escape, and all the other in-game incidents. Then we answer listener questions about Jurrien Timber and his contribution this season, Arteta's preferred striker profile ahead of the summer, our Champions League hopes, a Chelsea Mount Rushmore, some #angeout, 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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 821 - And now it's Real
In this episode I'm joined by Phil Costa to look back at Arsenal's 2-2 draw with PSV at the Emirates on Wednesday evening. We chat about Mikel Arteta's much changed team selection, the use of Oleksandr Zinchenko in midfield, the first and second half contributions from Raheem Sterling, the goals we scored and the ones we conceded, and our Champions League campaign in general after making the quarter-finals for the second successive year. Then we look ahead to the games against Real Madrid, round-up the other Champions League fixtures and quarter-final match-ups, and lots more.Follow Phil on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/philcosta.bsky.socialGet 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.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Arsenal Women Arsecast 114: Arsenal’s Wembley dream dies
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie pick over the bones of a deflating 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool at Meadow Park, they discuss how much the conditions had an impact on the performance, Arsenal missing some power and explosiveness and how the cup elimination sours the vibes around the club. In the second part, there are questions about Mariona’s best position, club ambition, whether Meadow Park still offers ‘home advantage’ and summer recruitment.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.

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 35min
Arsecast Extra Episode 629 - 10.03.2025
The discussion kicks off with a dive into Arsenal's disappointing draw against Manchester United, analyzing missed chances and tactical shortcomings. Listener questions spark debates about manager Mikel Arteta's decisions and the team's lack of creativity against low blocks. Highlights include a standout performance by goalkeeper David Raya and a stunning equalizer from Declan Rice. They also tackle the media's portrayal of the title race, the significance of set pieces, and the upcoming appointment of Andrea Berta as Sporting Director. Exciting insights ahead!

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 24min
Arsecast Extra Episode 628 - 05.03.2025
In this episode we look back at the superb 7-1 win over PSV in Eindhoven last night. We chat about pre-game worries about goalscoring, only to see the Gunners run riot in front of goal. We chat about all the strikes, from Jurrien Timber's opener to Riccardo Calafiori's closer, Ethan Nwaneri's incredible finish, a confidence boosting night for senior players – Martin Odegaard in particular – and some moments which may have changed the complexion of the tie. We discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly's good fortune in not picking up a second yellow card, and whether this is something that needs careful management from Mikel Arteta. Then there are listener questions about which flavour of Madrid we'd like to play if we navigate the second leg without incident, Nwaneri and MLS possibly being called up by England, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the second leg, Ben White's return, 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.

Mar 3, 2025 • 58min
BONUS! Champions League preview pod: PSV away
This is our Patreon preview podcast – normally only available to subscribers – made available to everyone. We discuss the news that Andrea Berta has moved into pole position for the Sporting Director role, before looking ahead to a big European tie, with focus on Arsenal and the opposition. To get a preview podcast for every game, sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/arseblog – it's just $6 per month (+ VAT where applicable). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.