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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 t...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 laughi...

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...

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,...

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 m...

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 tel...

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 Haw...

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 subs...

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 re...

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 W...

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 W...

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 W...

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-de...

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 analy...

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 ro...

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 sc...

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...

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.

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 wh...

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 ques...

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'...

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, thi...