It’s an Arsenal Thing - Podcast

We cover the disappointing WSL defeat to Manchester United and the fabulous draw against Wolfsburg.

We examine the captivating and unexpected draw against a relegation threatened Southampton and look ahead to the City game.

We cover the bizarre encounter against a sleepy West Ham who capitulated for 20 minutes and handed us a 0-2 lead.

They then put in a shift after a penalty decision and subsequently dominated the game.

There was the Arsenal penalty, the penalty miss, the handballs and a jittery looking Arsenal who managed to hold on to a point.

 Where does this leave our title challenge ? Is it still all to play for ? The podkateer's bring calm and considered opinion to the proceedings.

What did we make of the ignored mascot story ? Jay gives us a balanced view and reveals the class of the club.

 Jay, Lauren and Tom are on duty and there are some healthy discounts on the Manscaped performance package and Zenith coins excellent collectibles.

We cover the Liverpool game at the hothouse of Anfield where we needed to show resilience, we discuss the Xhaka horror tackle, the penalty and subsequent miss. We ask is Virgil Van Dyke the player he once was, dissect the goals, the defensive errors and late substitutions.

With us is Nick Collins (Sky Sports News) as our guest podkateer, we talk about what he's been up to recently and ask him about his brilliant reporting career.

After the international break we pay tribute to David Rocastle. After Mesut Ozil's retirement we ask has he done enough to be considered an Arsenal legend or did he waste the best years of his career ? we cover the WSL games against Spurs and Manchester City and the return leg in the Champions league against Bayern. We also enjoy the 4-1 victory against Leeds that keeps us flying high at the top of the league with an eight point advantage. before we sign off we look at the intriguing and important game against an indifferent Liverpool at Anfield. Special guest Podkateer Glen Oglaza.

we cover the dismissal of Vieira by Palace, feature the superb win over the manager less South Londoners, report on the defeat by Sporting in the Europa league.

We look forward to the WSL clash with Spurs and ahead to the home tie in the Premier league against Leeds.

Southgate has ignored Ben White, why ? Ten Hag mistakenly accused us of having fit players all season, we call him out and that drip Neville for his comments on the LFA.

We cover the exhilarating and emphatic 0-3 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, report on the comfortable 4-0 win in the WSL over Reading at a windswept Meadow Park and look ahead to the games against Sporting and Palace.

Its a bulging episode featuring the dramatic last minute win against Bournemouth with the cracker from Reiss Nelson, the fantastic Conti cup final win against the much fancied Chelsea. There's the comfortable win over Liverpool and the hard fought and fortunate draw at Sporting. 

We cover the disappointing loss at the Emirates to Manchester City and the 6 goal nail biter at Villa Park against Aston Villa. Tom, Jay, Lauren and AFTV's CJ are in the Gun Room to discuss all the talking points.

We discuss goalkeepers showboating and time wasting and discover the Worlds most frightening goalkeeper, plus which two players scored a aht trick each for Arsenal back in 2003.   

We cover the draw against Brentford at the Emirates, the double header against Manchester City in the Conti cup and WSL.

Dave finds out what Brentford is famous for, there’s a list of Arsenal players that made the biggest profit.

We reflect on the career of Gilberto Silva and name the premier league players with the worst goal return.

Lauren and Tom are in the Gun Room to look at the VAR fiasco that should have cancelled out Ivan Toney's equaliser.

We also discuss the upcoming City and our chances against the title holders.

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The mighty teeth of the gravel voiced Northern goblin

In this Episode we look back at the defeat against Everton in the premier league. We also cover the draw in the WSL against West Ham.

Was Jorginho as bad as some people think ?

Is Ben White good enough as a right back ?

We also discuss the investigation in to Manchester City’s 100 financial irregularities and ask what’s the likely outcome.

This joyous episode features the magnificent win at The Emirates against Manchester United.

In the Gun Room Jay, Lauren and Tom the Gooner dissect the game and cover all the goals and talking points.

Jay talks about the atmosphere at the Emirates and we talk tactics with Mikel’s diamond formation.

We ask why is Martinelli not getting the service he deserves, we discuss

Zinchenko’s outstanding performance and once again praise Eddie Nketiah.

Plus we mull over De Gea’s theatrical outing in the United goal , a series an Email about socks and talk about Roy Keane’s moustache.

We bring you the excellent 0-2 away win at the toilet bowl and examine all the talking points. The bogus penalty, the Richarlison confrontations, the Lloris blunder, the Xhaka team talk and argument with Conte.

We bring you Keown v Jordan clash and when Keown owned the repugnant Richard Keys.

We cover the hard fought 1-1 draw in the WSL at the Emirates that saw nearly 48,000 take their seats.

Chelsea came back into the contest with a last gasp leveller from Sam Kerr.

We examine the dreadful penalty decision and look ahead to Brighton.

Plus we talk transfers and offer our predictions for the Manure game.

‘ The angry Spaniard draws a blank ‘

In this podcast we recap the football stories of the week. Connor features in a two part ‘Gunner get into it’

Part one covers the nervy dust up with the South Coast candy kings Brighton.

In the second part Connor mulls over the feisty draw against a resurgent Newcastle under Eddie Howe.

Tom, Lauren and Paul bring some much needed sanity and balanced opinion after a mystifying outcry from some sections of the Arsenal fanbase.

We look at the goals, the technical performance, why Arsenal failed to score and ask was it really the disaster it was made out to be ?

We look forward to the FA cup clash against Oxford in the club car park and predict the scoreline.

We have an update on the WSL, look at the growing list of injuries and how that might hinder our season.

We congratulate BBC football personality Beth Mead and look forward to the Chelsea clash at the Emirates.

There’s some transfer rumours to examine, we name names.

We reveal the most ridiculous awards for the man of the match.

You’ll be surprised.

And we cover the Arsenal players who were one cap wonders and pay our own tribute to Pele, the finest striker to ever pull on a pair of boots. #Arsenalkingsoflondon 

Connor brings us his match report on the excellent 3-1 win against West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day. Tom and Paul discuss the West Ham game, examine Eddie Nketiah’s role as the stand in for Jesus. Is this the launch pad to prove his doubters wrong.

We look at the goals, discuss our player of the match and look at the upcoming games for January and February.

We look at Eddie Howes Newcastle and the threat the Geordies pose.

Are the games against City and Newcastle crucial to our progress this season.

We look ahead to the transfer window in the hope that the club has learned from their previous mistakes. #Arsenalpodcast#Artetasyoungguns#Odegaardmagic#northlondonisred

With a busy and unrelenting fixture list, this Episode is brimming with news and match reports plus additional sarcasm. We include the Bodo return leg in the middle of Nor - where (way) via 'Gunner get into it' with Connor, Lauren brings us up to speed with the WSL and tackles the Reading game in GGII part 2 and Connor returns to bring us the Leeds encounter.

Tom, Jay and Lauren are in the gun room to discuss all three plus they talk about the Invincibles and the Balon D'or winners. There's a musical interlude and Dave and Tom uncover what each of our hosts could offer the humble traveling fan. There's a guest slot for playwright Alan Bennet and all the usual nonsense.

It's a massively upbeat pod after the North London Derby result, Connor brings us his match report from a stunning victory at the Emirates, Lauren reports on the finely poised Champions League qualifier 2nd leg against Ajax. Tom, Jay , Lauren, Paul Mc and Nick from the Arsenal Brothers podcast replaces Ben to look at the key moments from the game and they look forward to the Liverpool game on Sunday.

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On a brimming and special podcast Ex Arsenal legend, midfielder and author Paul Davis appears i the Gun Room with Tom and Paul Mc to talk about his playing days and his coaching role. The conversation includes how difficult his career was with injuries and the time he was kept out of the team due to his deteriorating relationship with George Graham. We talk about his iconic rise, his debut and the impact of being Arsenal's first homegrown black player.

Lauren brings us the intriguing encounter in the North London Derby which saw the return of an all guns blazing Viv Miedema in a comprehensive win in front of a record-breaking WSL crowd.

Connor brings us a player profile on Abou Diaby and what might have been. Tom, Jay, Lauren and Nick (The Arsenal Brothers podcast) recall their favourite moments and matches from previous NLD'S and reveal their personal heroes and villains.

We cover the superb performance against Brentford - Connor delivers his match report and later provides a player profile on Hector Bellerin. Lauren brings us up to sate with the WSL class Brighton V Arsenal and she also brings live updates to the Gun Room from Arsenal's champions league qualifier.

Tom. Jay, Lauren and special guest Nick from The Arsenal Brothers podcast cherry pick the points of both games in the Gun Room which is more of a fun room this week with the Group banter.

Tom and Dave reveal the three most expensive Trophies in football and create a menu from the names of players. They also discover Panini have massively increased their prices for the Quatar World cup.  

The Europa league match report from Connor on the group A stage game against FC ZURICH and something to raise a smile after the loss of our Queen Elizabeth II.  

In this special mini pod (33 & 3/4) Connor delivers his verdict and report on the contest with Aston Villa, who played and scored whilst carrying an umbrella ? We celebrate Wenger’s sending off in 2009 and look at the worst ever football associated gifts.

Connor gives his match report on the clash between Arsenal and Fulham from the Emirates where the going got tough but the tough eventually got going  , Lauren answers the most frequently asked questions on the WSL before the campaign begins against Manchester City.

Tom and Paul discuss the finer points in the edited version of the Gun Room ( full version on YouTube) we reveal the top five Arsenal shirts and who are the premier leagues sexiest supporters. 

Connor brings you his match report on the away clash at Bournemouth in ' Gunner get into it ' We ask who's got the biggest feet in football ? which team held the FA cup for seven years , we go into the Arsenal archive and Tom, Jay and Mitch are in the gun room to answer your Emails. Is it time we kissed and made up with the Kroenke's ? 

Connor brings you up to speed with the game against Brendon Buck Rogers Leicester side.

We include the fantastic Ghanaian sports presenter Akrobeto who excuse the phrase ‘takes the living piss’ out of a Chelsea loss against Arsenal, we also ask who are the most intelligent people in football today.

We reveal who cant fill their stadium and also look back to find the king of Arsenal gingers, the Ron Weasley of football.

Have a think, we’ll reveal the top five chosen by you later in the show.

Connor’s back again this time with a player profile on Santi Cazorla, the little Spanish magician. Looking forward to that, what a player.

There's the gun room with Jay, Mitch and Paul to discuss the talking points from the game and we look ahead to the coastal clash with Bournemouth.

Plus.....the usual musical interlude and ...... stuff

‘The Return of the Bondy Boy’

In a brimming pod We cover the opening game against Crumpled Phallus with a match report from the first of our new comers, commentator Connor Lynch in a new section entitled ‘ Gunner get into it ‘

We’re back in the gun room to discuss the ins and outs We examine who was hot and who was not, I’ll be having a natter with Jay and our second new member Paul Mc Parlan.

The third of our debutants Lauren Dempsey in part two of ‘Gunner get into it’ recaps the Women’s Euro’s including the epic win for England against Germany.

We reveal who has the least intelligent fanbase... Chelsea and that lot surely

and we ask Robert Pires or Marc Overmars.

It's the final game of the season at the Emirates against Frank Houdini Lampard’s relegation escape artists. Who was hot and who was not. we ask

Tom's in the gunroom with Mitch to discuss the game and we’re joined by Author and lifelong Toffee Paul Mc Parlan who’s book ‘ The Forgotten Champions’ covers the unexpected and fascinating title win of 1986/87 season.

We also have a beautiful moment when Talksport Laura Wood takes down Spurs fan, there's the musical interlude and all the usual nonsense.

Who’s your player and newcomer of the of the season ?

What about your favourite goal ?

Have a think about that and we reveal our answers in the GR

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Two poor performances and two loses have seen us lose our fight for a top four finish and Champions league football. Were we getting carrried away ? did we expect too much ? Tom and Jay discuss in the gun room plus we answer you Emails.

On the menu tonight the much anticipated game at Elland Road against struggling Leeds, we look forward to the NLD. Where a win will see Arsenal qualify for the champions league hoorah

I’m joined in the gunroom by Jay and Mitch to assess our chances , we give our analysis of the leeds encounter, ask who was hot, who was not and theres the latest transfer rumours in six words or less.

Spanish Michael gets a contract extension smart move or reward for failure ? We’ll give you our definitive answer.

Plus Eddie N’ketiah time to cut a deal

Or cut our losses thats one for the chaps later in the show

Theres a musical interlude on Yorkshire, we answer your Emails and ask Anelka or Wright

On the menu tonight we look at London derby against Moyes boys in the gun room and look ahead to the game against Leeds. Plus is the North London Derby becoming the biggest game of the season.

Simon from the triple F (@TheFFF84) joins me in the gun room to discuss all that plus we look at the latest transfers in six words or less and play not one but two classic Arsenal songs in the form of Louis Dunfords ‘ The Angel’ and Oliver Games ‘Highbury’

We also ask from the recent pool of captains who did you like least in the role Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent Koschielny, Granit Xhaka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Arsenal's three match slumber ended at the Bridge but we still had to face our old Nemesis of the North - Ronaldo United, but with the wind on our backs and a renewed sense of self and purpose Arteta's side were in positive spirits. Tom, Jay and special guest Author John Mc Nicoll look back at the Chelsea and go through a United game full of talking points.

Dave embraces the change of climate with his unique dress sense and Tom reveals Manchester is the dogging capital of the UK. there's also a musical interlude.

Only five games left, every point counts and there's still the NLD to come.  

Here we are again, three losses on the bounce to Palace, Brighton and Southampton, Over 270 minutes of football, 6 goals against, 1 goal scored, nine points dropped and three points behind the toilet bowl attendants.

It’s been a truly horrible period plus we now have games against Chelski and United coming up which will really determine what direction we are heading in.

I’ll be in the gun room with Jay and Mitch to ponder the performance, the lack of options, the fickle fanbase and what Arteta can do if anything to get us back in track baring in mind our chase for the top four could effectively be over by next Sunday.

We’ll look at the new short film featuring Granit Xhaka in an attempt to set the record straight, we’ll be looking at the transfer rumours in six words or less, there's a musical interlude and during all this we will try to raise a smile and lift your spirits.

Tom, Jay and Mitch mull over a miserable six days for Arsenal with two defeats to sides we were expected to beat. Instead of delving into the game with our usual analysis we look at why we are failing at a crucial part of the season.

There’s a musical interlude from Ian Wright, the transfer rumours in six words or less and we propose Idris Elba as the architect for change at the Emirates.

John K sends an Email which raises the hackles of the podkateers.

The guys dig through your Emails which are obviously negative, they look at the transfer runour in six words or less and choose from past traitors Adebayor, Cole and Van Persie. Which will would be included in the present arsenal side.

Tom tries to prank Jay and mitch but they’re far too sharp this outing.

On the menu tonight

Tom is joined in the gun room by Jay and Mitch to chat about the Villa and the Liverpool games, discussing who was hot and who was not and mulling over the performances and picking out the highlights from both encounters, We’ll be looking at the latest transfer rumours in six words or less, providing a brief musical interlude and answering your Emails.

featuring the clash at the Emirates with Liverpool. An objective match report under a cloud of doom and gloom , Dave and Tom come up with a new Odegaard chant whilst doing the dishes and Jurgen Klopp goes on the Karaoke.

It's the usual recipe but shorter , it's a tweeny pod.  

On the menu tonight the last American Arsenology with Isaiah,  he casts a beady, analytical eye over the Watford game sieving out the positives and key take aways  Tom is joined by Jay and Mitch in the gunroom to talk about the clash with Watford. Who stood out, the incidents and talking points. 

They'll deliver a six word or less verdict on a recent transfer rumour, they'll wade through your Emails and ask are you still a real Arsenal fan if you don’t go regularly to games. 

 In answer to an Email they pose the question Ozil or Cazorla.

On the menu tonight

Isaiah takes us through 90 plus frustrating minutes against foot of the table Burnley and emerges with all the key points and take aways on American Arsenology.

We answer your Emails at itsanarsenslthing4@gmail.com

And what’s Burnley got going for it other than it’s football team. Dave plays detective with limited, all this served with a smile and sense of the ridiculous that our regular listeners are used to.

There’s also Sean Dyche singing and a poem for purposes of culture and Dave asks after the death of Meatloaf ‘ I would do anything for love but I ‘ and offers three odd alternative answers.

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On the menu :

Isaiah digs deep into the clash with Premier league champions Manchester City at the Emirates. He’ll be casting an eye over events from a coaching perspective and delivering all the key points and take aways on Arsenal’s sensational performance at a crucial stage of the season.

Tom is joined by Jay in a busy gun room to discuss individual performances, penalties, Olympic diving and that man Attwell, it 'ain't' going to be pretty.  .

We’ll also discuss the recent article from Jack Wilshere who offered his opinion on who was the better player. Van Persie or Sanchez.

Dave asks a bizarre question and becomes a health warning and holiday guide, plus we also find out what Airpod Albi listens to and it's not slipknot.

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Episode 37 “ Rob Holding’s splendiferous Syrup”

On the menu in Episode 37: -

Isaiah dissects the trip to Norfolk to report back on the 5-0 drubbing against the worst team in the premier league. Norwich.

Where Arsenal decided to fill their Christmas boots with a stack of goals.

As per usual he probes deeply into the events to emerge clutching a handful of key points and take aways that's on American Arsenology.

Jay joins Tom in the gunroom for a chat about about the premier league at the turn of New Year, what's the criteria for cancelling games due to covid. We also try to give the definitive to the answer the question Smith Rowe or Odegaard and we look forward to the city game is that the right word, what about ahead.

We discover what else Norfolk is famous for, it’s not turkey or the Norfolk Broads.

It’s a varied, manic, informative and unusual listen as always.

Happy New year to all our listeners.

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Two podcasts in a week ? The boys are making up for lost time to cover the fantastic win at the Emirates against the King of the old bazaar David Moyes and his high flying cockney fledglings from Stratford's shuttlecock arena.

West Ham have been punching above their weight in recent seasons and they've already beaten Chelsea, spud's and Liverpool so they pose a sizeable conundrum for an Aubameyangless Arsenal.

Isaiah gives forensic analysis of the contest and provides a  number of key moments from a fantastic game, he asks all the right questions but even offers up the solutions for Spanish Michael. Are you listening Mikey ?

We hear from Arteta on the West Ham victory and Tom and Jay look at the candidates for the vacant position of club captain, as well as enjoying two delicious strikes from Martinelli and the Smith.

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This Episode covers the WSL games against Chelsea (PL) and Slavia Prague in the second leg of their champions league qualifier.

Isaiah gets to grips with the banana skin clash between the bottom two clubs in the premier league . There's a lot riding on this game for under pressure manager Spanish Michael with the team rock bottom of the division without a single goal or point. American Arsenology breaks down the match, the performances and necessary adjustments that may be worth considering and gives you the key takeaways.

Our guest is singer/songwriter/recording artist Ivor Game who talks about his time living in Islington and following Arsenal, both of which were the inspiration for his brilliant song ' Highbury'

Tom discusses the fickle fan base and the claim that Martin Odegarrd is  a waste of money.

Ollie Gunner Solskjaer has reservations on the return of Ronaldo, there's the usual fascinating facts, the musical icon slot and another game of Arsenal countdown.  

Did you know that Pele hired a private detective to track down a fan ? and what is Norwich actually famous for ?

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Podcast 21- “Keep the change you filthy animal”

Tom, Dave, Isaiah and Jay offer up a smorgasbord of football with a review of the disappointing loss to Chelsea on American Arsenology, delivered in Isaiah’s usual, lovable quirky style.

Tom and Jay discuss the fans reaction to the losses in the premier league which sees the club without a win or a goal and the vile reaction from a small section of so called fans.

We look at the Carabao cup game against WBA.

Other features include an Arsenal countdown (quiz) the usual interesting facts and the guest is

freelance broadcaster, author and former Chief Football reporter Sky Sports news Nick Collins.

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Host Tom and Silent Dave are joined by  author and former Everton and Welsh international goalkeeper Neville Southall to talk about his career and his new book “Mind Games: The Ups and Downs of Life and Football Football“ ( Harper/Collins ) available on Amazon 

Big Nev gives his honest and forthright opinions on modern football, VAR and the current crop of premiership keepers.

Isaiah is back with American Arsenology to look back at the gunners performance against Burnley with analysis, opinion and humour, while in the gun room Tom and Jay try to find common ground on some of their favourite Arsenal goals.

Tom reminisces on life before lockdown and delves into the excellent win at Leicester and the nervy affair with Benfica which saw a late reprieve.

It’s another helping of fascinating facts, irreverent humour and all things Arsenal. 

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Host Tom, Silent Dave and Isaiah are joined by new member Jay to mull over the draw with Manchester United and the disappointing loss to 12 man Wolves.

Tom examines the dangers presented by the Brazilians knees whilst Dave quietly skulks in a corner to eat a party bag of Doritos. 

Tom and Jay have a chat in the newly established gun room about the some of the hot topics, Isaiah examines the Wolves result and Tom concludes that 

Craig Paulson has joined the dark side.

Fascinating facts are supplied by the BBC’s Newsround and we learn 5 of the worst excuses in football. The episode comes complete with a tribute to the late, great Barry Gray.