Michael Rainey is BACK for another awesome episode of The Art of Culture (72 hours Early Bird for Members). Based on the transcript and the run of show, here's a more detailed breakdown for each topic using insights from the podcast: 1. Talent Churn (How to Approach the Inevitable) Warning Signs: The podcast discusses subtle cues that indicate a player or employee may be preparing to leave, such as shifts in focus, body language, and communication breakdowns. Dangers of Persuasion: Michael Raine...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Pedro, Johnny, and Matt discussed the EPIC win at home this afternoon: Nwaneri's perfect cameo Partey from 30 yards Odegaard & Saka back to bossing games! The right & left finding perfect balance CITY LOSING TO SPURS AT TIME OF RECORDING Arteta at 250 Arsenal getting their defensive groove back! If you LOVED the work, maybe sign up for a primo membership? FOR A WEEKLY ARSENAL NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ FOR MEMBERS BONUS / AD FREE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Jacob and Pedro get into a Therapy Session (EARLY BIRD FOR MEMBERS). Here’s what they chatted about: Arteta's Tactical Mind Games A deep dive into Mikel Arteta's shrewd tactics, including sending injured players to disrupt rival dressing rooms—genius or madness? Teenage Talent or Overhyped Hope? A nuanced debate on Ethan Nwaneri's progress and whether the Premier League is too tough on teenagers, backed by intriguing stats. Vinicius Jr. to Arsenal? Dream or Reality? Exploring the possibility of ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Johnny and Pedro bring you the Arsenal-themed Wednesday Download. They discuss the haaawtest topics that include: Rating Arda Guler for January Flirting with Oshimen (again) Forest - do or die? BlueSky thinking Dissecting Pep's new deal We hope you enjoyed the podcast! x If you LOVED the work, maybe sign up for a primo membership? FOR A WEEKLY ARSENAL NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ FOR MEMBERS BONUS / AD FREE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion SOCIALS: https://x.com/Le...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of The Arsenal Opinion, Pedro and Matt Candela dive into the week's hottest topics as the Gunners prepare for a critical December run: International Break Blues – The frustrations of stop-start seasons, injury risks, and why Arsène Wenger might have had the right idea about August qualifiers. Trossard Trouble – Injury woes, form debates, and how Martin Ødegaard’s return could reignite Arsenal's attack. The Zinchenko Dilemma – Is it time to back experience over potential, and why ...
Nov 19, 2024•55 min
The Arsenal Opinion boys are back with a banger. Here's what they chatted about: Referee Scandal and Accountability: In-depth discussion on referee David Coote's recent scandal, his conduct, and its implications on the integrity of Premier League officiating. The podcast explores whether a major overhaul of referee management, including better remuneration and stricter oversight, could help mitigate similar issues. VAR and Referee Independence: Conversation around the relationship between on-fie...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Pedro and Johnny slide into a BIG discussion about the draw at Chelsea. Drossard at it again Gabi Jesus flops from the bench MERINO IS GOOD Chasing City or LIVERPOOL? Defensive issues - or just bad luck? Huge Gabriel Martinelli performance! Take a listen and please enjoy responsibly. If you want to be reckless, maybe sign up for a primo membership? FOR A WEEKLY ARSENAL NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ FOR MEMBERS BONUS / AD FREE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion SOCIALS...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Matt and Pedro get under the skin of Chelsea with friend of the pod, Anthony Mellor. It got me right in the mood! We discussed: The flop of Enzo Maresca magic The growing force of Jackson Chelsea weaknesses Predictions Take a listen! FOR A WEEKLY ARSENAL NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ FOR MEMBERS BONUS / AD FREE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion SOCIALS: https://x.com/LeGrove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 09, 2024•48 min
This week on The Arsenal Opinion Jacob and Pedro try and get under the skin of the pressing issues. Why William Gallas is boring Arsenal attack issus brick by brick Edu Gaspar exit What we need in a new Sporting Director Let me know what you think! x FOR A WEEKLY ARSENAL NEWSLETTER: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ FOR MEMBERS BONUS / AD FREE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion SOCIALS: https://x.com/LeGrove https://x.com/hawleyjacob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 18 min
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Matt and Johnny jump on the mic to discuss the ramifications of Edu leaving his post as Sporting Director at Arsenal. The boys discuss his legacy, what Forest has offered him, and the impact of his exit on Arsenall If you want the Le Grove take on the move, check out the post below, and sign up to the daily newsletter: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/p/edu-leaves-arsenal-should-not-anoint But if you really love this content, sign up to our Patreon here and get bonus content ad free...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's Johnny, Matt, and Pedro discussing the latest Arsenal game against Newcastle. The hot topics are as follows: Investment regrets Ethan getting the wrong minutes Zero shots for Kai Havertz The title - is it over? Trossard the anonymous If you LOVE this. Give us a little rating. But if you really love this content, sign up to our Patreon here and get bonus content ad free: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion If you like the written word, sign up to the newsletter here: https://www.le-g...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Coming to you 48 hours later - it's Arsenal vs Liverpool reaction right after the game. If you want this in realtime, get on our membership. They chat about Arteta’s stubble and what that means The injury issues we’re facing and how that impacts Liverpool We guess starting 11s Predictions are made If you like this content, we have a Patreon where we have bonus content, early bird work, and it's all advert free. https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you LOVE newsletters and daily Arsenal c...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Jacob and Pedro get in the Arsenal mixer the morning after the Liverpool game. Revising Merino slander Midfield still lacking creativity Contextualising broken Arsenal's point Ten Haag OUT Complaining about refs, again This is NOT the On The Whistle, If you want that, head here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/liverpool-on-114832890 If you want the exclusive player ratings, go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/aop-patreon-114858718 If you LOVE an Arsenal newsletter, go here: https://www.le-grove...
Oct 28, 2024•50 min
Johnny talks to Professional wrestler and YouTuber about his journey into wrestling, comparisons between professional sports and sports entertainment, his origin as an Arsenal fan and a daunting fixture against Liverpool on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Pedro grabbed some time with sports PR expert and consultant, David Alexander. They discussed Premium line transfer numbers The PR landscape in 2024 PGMOL 'lyin' eyes' strategy Premier League rage machine If you want to learn more about David, here's his company details: https://calacus.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwalexander/ Twitter: https://x.com/ArsenalAddict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Arsenal Opinion went LIVE to talk about the shocking results away at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth slapped Arsenal, and PGMOL put itself in the middle once again. Saliba made errors Trossard was a mess MARTINELLI MISSED Johnny and Matt take you through the pain of it all. If you want this ad-free PLUS bonus content https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArsenalOpinion If you want the daily Le Grove newsletter https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
It's Jacob, Matt, and Pedro back on the sofa for some Arsenal themed Thursday Therapy. Here's what the chat entailed - International Break Worries: The team discusses the anxiety of returning from international breaks, highlighting concerns about fitness issues for key Arsenal players like Saka, Ødegaard, and Martinelli. - Focus on Bournemouth Match: Jacob shares his fear of Bournemouth as a potential banana skin after international breaks, emphasizing Arsenal's history of dropping points during...
Oct 17, 2024•57 min
This was a very special interview. Elliot is one of the leading business operators in the UK with a monster track record of success. He’s also a massive Gooner. This is a chat about his take on the rebirth of Arsenal and the shifting sands of the global content game. AI pulled together this summary from the transcript. 1. Introduction: The guest, Elliot Richardson, is introduced as a multifaceted individual with a background in business, entrepreneurship, finance, sport, and technology, offering...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Johnny and Matt smash out a Monday Arsenal Opinion Pod and talk International sleeper agents, Nwaneri the apprentice, favourable Kai comps, and Set piece praise. If you like this content, we have a Patreon where we have bonus content, early bird work, and it's all advert free. https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you LOVE newsletters and daily Arsenal content sign up to Le Grove here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Jacob and Pedro hit the week's hardest stories in a Saturday Therapy sesh. They discuss: Odegaard vs Saka Phase 3 of the season How to treat very young players Saliba to Madrid Let us know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Matt sits down with Author David Arrowsmith to talk about his new book called Narcoball: Love, death and football in Escobar's Colombia: - South American Qualifiers - The golden era of Colombian football - The connection to Pablo Escobar - What the future could hold - His new book: Narcoball: Love, death and football in Escobars Colombia. If you enjoyed this awesome interview, make sure you buy the book. https://linktr.ee/narcoball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Oct 11, 2024•57 min
Matt gets into the mixer with his friend David Marks. They discuss the following. Arsenal’s Missed Golden Era: Reflecting on how Arsenal’s move to the Emirates Stadium, with high hopes of dominating Europe, was derailed by Roman Abramovich's Chelsea and Manchester City’s financial power. The Wenger Worm Turn: The exact moment Arsène Wenger’s reign turned sour for long-time fans—when project youth failed, leaving Arsenal far behind rivals. Arteta's Dark Arts: How Mikel Arteta is mastering the ‘da...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Rainey, a former active-duty service officer in the United States Army and a current strategic-level consultant in science, technology, and decision-making. We delved into how he built a high-performance operation, using Arsenal’s transformation as the backdrop for our conversation. Organizational culture is one of my favorite topics, so I had a lot of fun with this interview. There's something here for anyone interested in leadership—I hope you enjoy i...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Aash, Matt, and Pedro get into the mixer on a weird old game against Southampton. A win is a win... but: Did we underestimate them? Were Sterling and Jesus trying too hard? Is Kai f*cking amazing? What did we make of Martinelli? How damn good was Saka? All the big questions for your ears! If you want this content advert free and EARLY - check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you want a daily Arsenal newsletter, check out Le Grove: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn mo...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Pedro and Janan Ganesh team up to get a handle on where Arsenal are currently. They cover: BIG January moves The creativity issue United moving to a Brexit model The threat of Chelsea Improving The Ems experience Let us know what you think! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min
It’s an early Therapy Session this week. We chat: Not missing Odegaard Timber causing Arteta headaches Shifting Calafiori - or not… The decline of Gabi J Monster Kai We hope you enjoy! x If you want audio ad free with bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you want a lovely newsletter from Le Grove: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 02, 2024•58 min
This is an On The Whistle podcast, delivered on a Monday. If you want early access, sign up for our membership below. It's Matt, Johnny, and Pedro getting deep into the action to talk about the thrashing we handed Leicester. We discuss: Dreamy fullbacks The incredible character of the win Luther Van Tross belting out a tune Enjoy, and don’t forget to sign up for bonus audio content: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you like a newsletter, subscribe here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Le...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
It's another Therapy Session with Matt, Jacob, and Pedro. They discuss: The outrageous talents of MLS and Nwaneri Returns of Tomi and Merino DARK ARTS FC - what does it mean? Some thoughts on Leicester City If you like this podcast and want exclusive bonus videos and audio, check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you like the audio AND you like the writing, check out the newsletter from Le Grove here: https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Matt and Pedro take a more measured look at the outputs of the manic game in Manchester. They discuss what needs to happen for refs to be addressed, the ramifications of bad Haaland behavior, the truth of a rattled City and some of the weird behavior of 'pro City' pundits. If you like this podcast and want exclusive bonus videos and audio, check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you like the audio AND you like the writing, check out the newsletter from Le Grove h...
Sep 24, 2024•57 min
The boys covered the Arsenal match LIVE after the game and it was a FIZZING pod. They covered: The dreadful officiating Calafiori dreaming Timber the spectacular! BIG GABI MURDERING SETPIECES Nico Jover masterclass Mik Arteta taking Arsenal to the title! Rodri's absence It's a BIG one today. If you want this right after the game, sign up for our Patreon below. https://www.patreon.com/TheArsenalOpinion If you want a daily Arsenal newsletter, sign up to Le Grove. https://www.le-grove.co.uk/ Learn ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min
