THE NORTH BANK - An Arsenal Podcast

Join Holly and Stef as they chat with dance music legend Judge Jules. After studying law, he rose up to be one of the world's most renowned DJs. As well as various residiencies in the UK club scene, in Ibiza and hugely popular shows on Radio 1, he is also a massive Arsenal fan. Here, he discusses his love for the FA Cup, the issue of gig clashes with Arsenal fixtures and the joy of this year's tit...

The transfer window. With the rumour mill in full swing, we delve into the players we'd most like to see rock up at Arsenal. We debate whether we'd prefer Rogers or Barcola. Is there a price too high for Bruno Guimaraes? Would you be happy if we ended up with 2 of those three, would they move the needle enough for you, or would you want further reinforcements? Who will we definitely sell?...

We've had the traitors eleven, now for the beloved eleven. Which players from our past have you enjoyed the most? Not the best, but perhaps ones that didn't quite live up to their potential, or that understood what being a Gooner meant and developed a cult following as a result. Perhaps even a player who meant something to you personally, or who entertained as much off the field as on it. Are ther...

A cracking show for you today! We discuss the World Cup and our personal highlights after the first round of games, many of which aren't actually from the field of play. We then take on the summer transfer window and map out the players we'd like to arrive, the players we think we'll get and finally, the players we feel may end up departing. Some listener questions are also tackled, in...

The traitors edition. Which player broke your heart when they left? Who angered you? Who were you just disappointed with? Has time healed these wounds, or are they still festering away below the surface? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we pick at these old traumas in an effort to gain some catharsis, to varying degrees of success. We then attempt to arrive at 'traitors 11'. Please let us kno...

Keep, Bench or Sell? We ruthlessly (or not, as the case may be) go through the squad, stating the case to either sell, keep or bench each member, with a view to making room for new arrivals and making us even better next season. There are some tough conversations to have about certain players. Can we keep relying on players whose bodies keep breaking down, is this the time to sell Odegaard, or Mar...

Next season, if you could only win one of the Premier League or the Champions League, which would it be? What did this season's title win mean to you, how did it make you feel? What is your biggest takeaway from this season - our defence, our set piece prowess, our resilience, our fan base or something else? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we attempt to address these questions, and many more. Pl...

What a two weeks that has been - from Bournemouth taking points off City, a hundred thousand fans descending on the Emirates for a midweek party, to Palace away and the trophy lift, to Budapest and the heartbreak of a penalty defeat, to the biggest football gathering this country has ever seen in Islington on Sunday. No wonder I feel like a spent force. So, how do we rate this season overall? How...

A quick reflection on our disappointing defeat to PSG in the Champions League Final. Holly was at the Emirates, while Stef was at the game in Budapest (but unable to send a video message!). Hard to be upbeat right now, but when we've had time to reflect I hope we'll agree this has been a successful season overall and we have plenty to celebrate. Join us for a full-length pod in the coming days......

One more game to go - the Champions League final in Budapest against PSG. With the league title already in the trophy cabinet, we stand on the edge of greatness ahead of this game. One more win this season could see us achieve something no previous iteration of Arsenal has ever managed. One. More. Win. Sounds easy doesn't it? Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we explore ways in which we think we c...

With the Premier League season a wrap, we've decided to run through some of the key moments and components via our own post season awards. Who was your player of the season, what was your game of the season, most important goal of the season, best save of the season, low point of the season, and many more. We also look back on what was just the perfect day on Sunday as we saw the trophy lifted...

Stef & Holly were at Selhurst Park for the game but more importantly, the trophy lift. Well worth the wait... Enjoy! Please follow & rate where you get your pods. For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community: FREE on Patreon!   Join the conversation on our socials: BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.social Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod...

With one more league game to play, and the pressure off, join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a joyous look back at everything that has happened since Tuesday night - the organic gathering at the Emirates, the celebrations from around the world, the team's celebrations, Arteta's very relatable fan-like approach to the City game (ie, he couldn't watch it) and the very touching account...

Our very first podcast as champions. Wow, what a surreal 48 hours it has been. From tension against Burnley to elation at the Emirates 24 hours later, where there was such an outpouring of joy, and relief, and love. Join Holly, Stef and Chris for a very vibes based podcast, where we recount our individual experiences as the final whistle sounded on the south coast, and the ensuing hours of celebra...

From Stef in Norfolk to Holly & Chris on the streets of North London and at the Emirates where thousands gathered to celebrate our title following City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Enjoy it. Savour it. We're the Champions! Please follow & rate where you get your pods. For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community: FREE on Patreon!   Join the conversation on our so...

If we're going to win this title, we're going to do it the hard way! Another nerve-wracking 1-0 win, this time against relegated Burnley. But it's another huge step towards being champions. Deep breath and fingers crossed for tomorrow night, folks... Please follow & rate where you get your pods. For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community: FREE on Patreon!   J...

A podcast to reflect my mind, a bit all over the place, ha. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we look ahead to Burnley on Monday. A win by any margin, or a resounding, goal difference boosting win? Who starts in midfield, on the left, or indeed at right back? Will Bournemouth do us a favour? Should we even look that far ahead? To calm absolutely no nerves, we also look ahead to all the ways in which t...

How many more nerve shredding games will we have to endure before the end of the season? Hopefully that's it, City lose all their remaining games and we can enjoy a stress free run to the title. As if that'll ever happen to us, eh! Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a look back at events at the London Stadium on Sunday. There's focus on Arteta, Raya, Trossard and of course, VAR. We...

A far from convincing performance and possibly a lucky shout from VAR but we're three points closer to the PL title. Stef was at the London Stadium while Holly watched at the Tolly for this instant reaction pod. Please follow & rate where you get your pods. For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community: ⁠FREE on Patreon!⁠   Join the conversation on our socials: ⁠BlueSky...

Is it time to start thinking, not of what we could lose, but what we could win? (Credit Tim Stillman) Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in the glory of the most joyous of occasions at the Emirates as we secured our place in the Champions League final for only the second time in our history, and the first time in 20 years. Stef talks us through the atmosphere during and after the game. We also...

Wow wow wow - What. A. Night. Budapest here we come!!!! Please enjoy, like, share etc. Thank you COYG!!!!!!!!!!! For exclusive access & content, join our North Bank community: FREE on Patreon!   Join the conversation on our socials: BlueSky @northbankpod.bsky.social Twitter / X @northbankpod TikTok @northbankpod Instagram @northbankpod YouTube @NorthBankPod   and discover more on our website,...

Well that was much more like it - a sumptuous first half demolition of Fulham, just what the doctor ordered. Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we bask in our best performance in a long while. We chat through tactics, Arteta, Gyokeres, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Trossard, among others. But did we score enough goals though? We also look ahead to Tuesday and the Champions League semi-final second leg. We certai...

Join a hoarse-voiced Chris, a breathless Stef and a very smug Holly as we celebrate our convincing 3-0 win over Fulham. A superb first half display was enough to take 3 points and increase our goal difference - we'll be back tomorrow with the full pod including a look ahead to Tuesday's CL clash with Atleti. But for now, enjoy! Please follow & rate where you get your pods. For exclusiv...

Join Holly, Stef and Chris as we take a more in-depth look back at the very creditable draw in Spain. We focus on tactics, player performance and, of course, officiating injustice. We also look ahead to match day number two in our five game shoot out with City, as we welcome Fulham to the Emirates. Will this be as tricky as Newcastle last weekend, or will we carry a bit of momentum from our midwee...

We are still unbeaten in the Champions League this season, and if we can maintain that for just two more games, it'll be a very enjoyable summer indeed! Join Holly and Stef as we provide our instant reactions to the 1-1 draw away at Atletico. A sensible first half, a little wobble, some injustice, and ultimately a decent performance and result to take back to The Emirates next week. Please enj...