Arseblog - The Arsecasts, Arsenal Podcasts

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.