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Episodes from The Thing About Arsenal
Preview Show: Arteta’s Laboratory
Five days on and we are still revelling in the joy of Arsenal’s victory parade. So much so that the fridge Laura saw is still present in North London (and now has some enjoyable new additions).Elsewhere, Laura and Jim look ahead to a busy transfer window, where Arteta could look to add some more…
About AWFC: They've got McCabe
The rumours are true, the pictures have dropped: Katie McCabe is a Chelsea player. Laura and Rory discuss the news and the reaction among the Arsenal fanbase since. How much does it impact McCabe's legacy? And will Chelsea fans come up with a new chant?Comment on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in…
Weekend Review: These roofs are our own
Well, that was beautiful chaos! The streets of North London might finally be quietening down after Arsenal’s title-winning parade but the memories will echo on for a lifetime. Today, Laura and Jim tell Rory all about the parade and their experiences enjoying the celebrations firsthand.Elsewhere, we…
UCL Final Reaction: So, so close
After a massive effort from every last one of our players, the Champions League final finished with Arsenal heartbreak in Budapest.Jim is joined by Laura from the airport to reflect on our penalty shootout defeat against PSG, but also on the massive mix of emotions – regret and agony, but also a…
Preview Show: One last push
We're back in the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Laura, Jonny and Jim are full of nervous excitement.We remember our first go at grabbing Ol' Big Ears and how it compares to this season. We're also joined by On The Continent's Andy Brassell for the lowdown on PSG and where…
About AWFC: Our 25/26 Alternative Awards
Well, Arsenal Women didn’t win any of the big trophies we hoped for - apart from that weird five-day Champions Cup. But that’s not stopping Laura and Lucy from handing out our own set of trophies to cap off the season: it’s time for our TTAA Alternative Awards!From some of the brilliant moments…
Weekend Review: How Arsenal won the title
Laura and Jim reflect on the season that saw our 22-year wait for a Premier League title come to an end. How did Arsenal do it? What was different compared to our previous attempts?We discuss David Raya's extraordinary campaign, the influence of our summer signings, and the season-defining moments…
Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal: Dancing from Selhurst Park to Holloway Road
Luke and Jim spent the day celebrating the title win in one of the craziest days Holloway Road will ever witness – but they still made it to the studio to record another post-match pod!Admittedly, today’s win over Palace had a weird pre-season vibe to it, but at least we saw some of the wider squad…
Preview Show: 22 years, tell 'em!
What a week. Luke, Jim and Jonny relive the greatest night of our lives on Tuesday and all of the incredible #content that's followed. Apologies to all friends and family.We also hear about the Arsenal fan who truly had the best night of any Gooner in the whole world. Congratulations Daniel Bull,…
WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!
After 22 years, Arsenal Football Club are champions of England once more. DRINK IT IN!!!Luke and Jim clamber out of the crowds around the Emirates to celebrate everything: from these incredible players, to Mikel Arteta and his bloody process, to what Jim thinks was the most important signing of our…
Weekend Review: Bumboozling
So, how are you feeling? Luke and Jim are giddy with nerves. And probably sugar-crashing from all the cherries they've eaten.We look back on our final game of the season at the Emirates, which beautifully capped off an incredible - and not always smooth - journey at our stadium. Luke and Jim were…
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Cold wet feet
Who needs to win 5-0 when you can win 1-0? Lucy and Jonny are here to celebrate a 1-0 win against Burnley because that's exactly what we need to do when the Premier League is within our grasp.Kai Havertz delivered the goods (and almost a red), while Piero Hincapié delivered something else. There…