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It’s an Arsenal Thing - Podcast

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/itsanarsenalthing/subscribe It's an Arsenal thing podcast delivers analysis, opinion, debate and a dash of humour, all of which is from the love of Arsenal football club. Tom said ' My association with AFC has outlasted the majority of my relationships, it's seen me go from boy to man and survive many a fashion faux pas' Tom, Dave, Jay, Isaiah and Mitch put together a show like no other in a World brimming with Arsenal podcasts that includes the odd musical interlude, guest appearance and media clips. there's also a YouTube version that includes conversation from the gun room sessions.
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Episodes

Episode 58 ' We wanted to play in the Europa league anyway'

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.

May 19, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Episode 57 ' Pass the soap son'

It's the report on the 191st London Derby at the toilet bowl but it's not all doom and gloom, there's always something to raise a smile. There' no gun room this Episode but Tom looks at why Tomiyasu was on the left and why White never replaced Holding. There's also the penalty and that red card.

May 16, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Episode 56 ' Ayling failing as Eddie hits the N'Net-iah'

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....

May 10, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Episode 55 ' Darth Moyes serves up a side dish of angry Rice '

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 d...

May 04, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Episode 54 ' Party time with the Hale Enders and the Basel boys'

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 ...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Podcast 53 ' It was like playing in a pub car park'

Tom and Dave look back at a spectacular night at Stamford bridge in this mini pod. What a relief to get back to winning ways at a time when points were in short supply and the chance for a top four finish seemed to be drifting away. The Hale End boys had other ideas with a bright, determined and spirited performance to put us right back in the mix.

Apr 21, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Episode 52 ' Another loss to Joe Bloggs FC'

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 c...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Episode 51 ' A drubbing at the hand's of the South Coast Man Wizard'

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...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Episode 48 'Don't feed me anymore grapes I'm too busy celebrating'

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.

Mar 23, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Episode 47.5 ' The tweeny podcast'

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.

Mar 18, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Episode 46 ' Goals aplenty but a bit flippy flappy at the back.'

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 t...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Episode 43 'The referee's a banker.'

Football's back and there's an air excitement as the boys finally get to talk about a game of real life football. Isaiah reports on a most unusual encounter between top four seekers Wolves and delves deep into the oddest match in recent memory, Tom, Jay and Mitch welcome George to the gun room to mull over the decent 10 man performance and discuss the Martinelli sending off. There's a musical interlude for all the moaners and groaners in the fanbase. WE answer an Email that claims Xhaka is the m...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 23 min

Episode 42 ' That's the Burnley way'

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...

Jan 25, 202248 min

Episode 41 ' Three left legs and a ghost bench'

On the menu tonight Isaiah looks long and hard at the 2nd leg of the Carabao cup, he covers every blade of grass and dissects the performance to find the key points and take aways in American Arseology Tom's in the gun room with Jay for their regular therapy session to reflect on the disappointing result, where did we go wrong and what were we missing ? There were clear reasons for the failure. We’ll also be looking at the fall out from the postponement of the NLD and why Arsenal are treated dif...

Jan 22, 20221 hr 20 min

Episode 40 "Oi Jota, kiss my shin"

On the menu tonight Isaiah reports on the spectacular and eventful first leg of the Caraboa cup against Jurgen Klopp’s almost full strength side. As always he reveals all the key points and take aways on American Arsenology. Jay joins Tom in the gun room to discuss the performance, the Xhaka sending off and our immediate needs in the transfer window. We read out Emails and comment on some SM posts An IAAT/ARSEDEVILS/HALF WITZ Production 2021...

Jan 14, 20221 hr 29 min

Episode 38 "We got Gabriaka'd"

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 Wi...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 28 min

Episode 37" Rob Holding's splendiferous syrup"

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 ...

Dec 29, 20211 hr 26 min

Episode 35 " Arteta the Hun beats Moyes boys"

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 fro...

Dec 17, 20211 hr 24 min

Episode 32 "Covid Eddie gets a twisty and a kick in the liggies"

Isaiah gives analysis of Arsenal’s performance against the worlds richest club owners with the worst human rights record and gives all the key points and take always. Jay joins Tom in the gun room to talk about the ‘Martinelli goal’ which harks back to the days of Wengerball and they look forward to the clash at Old Trafford which could potentially see them in the top four. There’s a Geordie love in as the hosts explore what makes the the city and people of Newcastle so special. We have a fantas...

Dec 02, 20212 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Episode 30 " Riding through town on Ranieri's Moose"

It's a bulging, bumper addition of podcast 30 in the absence of real football. Isaiah dissects the performance against a Deenlyless Watford on American Arsenology including all the key points and takeaways. Tom and Jay meet up for another chat in the gun room to mull over the Watford performance, we talk about both the negatives and the positives and look at the January sales. Who would you bring in in the absence of Aubameyang, Partey & Elneny due the African Nations cup. There’s the full S...

Nov 14, 20212 hr 40 min

Podcast 28 "He Couldn't hit the net with a wet Baguette"

Tom, Silent Dave, Isaiah and Jay present a bulging show for every Arsenal fan, crammed with facts , fun and entertainment. Isaiah delivers a blow by blow account of the clash against Aston Villa and delivers his key takeaway's from Friday night at the Emirates. Jay buckles up for another trip to the gun room where we mull over the performance and have a general chat about all things Arsenal. There's the WSL champions league game against Hoffenheim and the EFL clash against Leeds United plus a gr...

Oct 29, 20212 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Episode 26 "A dirty point at the Aquarium"

Isaiah reports on the hard fought draw at a windy Amex stadium in American Arsenology. Mikel Arteta gives his verdict and Tom and Jay search for plus points in the gun room. There's the usual fascinating facts, true or false and musical icon slot plus commentary from the WSL games against Spurs in the FA cup quarter final and against Aston Villa. The show also features the under 23 clash against Brighton.

Oct 11, 20211 hr 31 min

Episode 24 " The gripes and groans of the growling ginger goatee"

Isaiah puts Arsenal under the microscope after the 0-1 win against the Clarets at Turf Moor and picks out the key takeaway's. Jay's back from his Scottish fundraising weekend to examine the past two Arsenal games against Norwich and Burnley. We listen to the emphatic win in the WSL where Arsenal thumped Reading. Tony Adams reveals how he took on the Arsenal board and that Alex Ferguson made two approaches for him and why he turned them both down. The special guest in the dug out is former Wimble...

Sep 22, 20212 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Podcast 23 'A thousand Sphincters twitching on the North Bank'

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 ...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 27 min

Episode 21 "Keep the change you filthy animal"

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 countd...

Aug 27, 20212 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Episode 20 ' The boys are back in Town'

Here we go again. A brand new season of premiership football that sees the return of Tom, Silent Dave, Isaiah and Jay with a host of new features, including sections where the podcast listening public can interact via existing social media sites. Podcast 20 'The boys are back in Town' is jammed packed with all things Arsenal. We find out who you voted as Arsenal's best ever keeper, discover your favourite and most unusual Arsenal memorabilia (some will amaze) the player profile is Robert Pires. ...

Aug 16, 20212 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 20

#Ep 19 | “Josh Kroenke’s lying beard crumbs” Featuring Football Writer and Author John McNicoll

The finale is called “Josh Kroenke’s lying beard crumbs” In a mega busy and packed show, Host Tom and Silent Dave reflect on a disappointing, strange, Covid interrupted campaign. The show includes reports on the gunners final three matches including the double over Chelsea, the flattering victory at Crystal Palace and the battle of Brighton. There’s also one last visit to Isiah for his closing summation of a torturous season in American Arsenology and Jay and Tom look for pluses in the final gun...

Jun 04, 20212 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#Ep 18 | "Arteta Needs a Brand New Bag" - Featuring Social Impact Entrepreneur James Chiffi and Leeds Fan and Author Heidi Haigh

Your host Tom and Silent Dave try to inject some joy back into the proceedings after Arsenal’s exit from the Europa in the semi final against Villareal. Isiah brings a comprehensive match report on the disappointing game in American Arsenology at the Emirates. Jay and Tom examine the loss and the manner of the performance and announce their top five Arsenal villains which could include players, managers or even owners or board members. There are reports on the victories over Newcastle and West B...

May 26, 20212 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 18

# Ep 17 | “Book your flight out of North London Stan” - Featuring Guns & Yellow Ribbons host Fergus Keating

Tom considers the fallout after the failure of the six premier clubs to join the ESL. It was a story that completely overshadowed the Mourinho sacking, but at least it facilitated a degree of mocking for Arsenal’s North London neighbours. Isaiah tries to inject some life into an otherwise dreary match up against Everton at the Emirates. Tom and Jay look back at the performance against Unai Emery’s Villareal in the first leg of the Europa league. They dig deep into why Arsenal lack consistency an...

May 17, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#Ep 16 | “ Get your finger out of my Arsenal” - Featuring Lee Judges (AFTV) & Actor/Author/broadcaster - Tom Watts

In the wake of Stan Kroenke’s smash and grab attempt to sign a mega bucks deal for a European Super league, Episode 16 was subjected to a title change “ Get your finger out of my Arsenal” Was recorded after the announcement of the breakaway top six premiership clubs from the domestic league and charts its collapse. It’s entirely noticeable as the podcast incorporates the news and changes to meet the biggest story in football. There’s a report on the expected win at Sheffield United, Isaiah bring...

Apr 29, 20212 hr 44 minEp. 16
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