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The Pot Shot Podcast

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Your new favourite Arsenal tactics podcast.


Brought to you by the Pot Shot Crew: Alex (@alexfrco), Jake (@JakeWFox), Liberty (@libertysimons), Lorcan (@LxWrites1), Manas (@watmanAFC), Max (@Max_Rads), Seb (@Eulenberg_), Towells (@alextowells), & Will (@ScoutedSxv).


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Episodes

#115: My Left Back Just Went Viral

Towells, Alex & Manas discuss the best thing that has ever happened. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Bluesky @potshot.bsky.social , as well as on Twitter &am...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 27

#114: Small-C Conservatism

This week, Seb and Alex sit down to discuss the win over Wolves, an increase in pressing intensity, the form of Havertz and Martinelli and the transfer window with a special spotlight on Sverre Nypan. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 26

AWFC #20: The Renéelution Will Be Televised

Seb and Liberty talk about the announcement of Renée Seeger's as permanent head coach of the Arsenal Women, the January transfer window as well as the wins against Crystal Palace and Brighton before looking ahead to the upcoming Chelsea game. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can...

Jan 24, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#113: Stuck (Not) In The Middle With You

Towells, Manas and Seb discuss the Villa game, familiar problems and familiar injuries before going into listener questions about the squad, transfers and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all thin...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 25

#112: Two Cookies, A Transfer and a NLD Win

Jake, Alex and Seb sit down to chat through the North London Derby win before taking a closer look at the January transfer window and wider transfer plans. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Po...

Jan 18, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 24

#111: Foundations Are Getting Quaky

Towells, Jake and Manas sit down to talk through the defeats to Newcastle and Manchester United, looking at issues, solutions, transfers and the impending visit of that lot down the road. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any question...

Jan 15, 202556 minSeason 3Ep. 23

#110: Brentford, Brighton & Bringing the Context

Towells, Jake and Seb discuss the games against Brentford and Brighton, including spotlights on Ethan Nwaneri and Mikel Merino, before attempting to put the season in a proper context, covering tactics, injuries, squad planning, red cards, throw ins and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Sh...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 22

#109: New Years Resolution to Old Problems?

Jake, Manas and Seb sat down to discuss why the Ipswich victory was not very easy on the eye, what Martinelli's role meant, who could replace Sara long(er) term, with some Myles Lewis-Skelly love as well. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to sen...

Dec 31, 202447 minSeason 3Ep. 21

#108: Miracle on N5 Street

Jake, Alex and Seb take time out of their Christmas proceedings to chat about the 5-1 win at Palace including adaptations to the build-up structure, a Jesus resurgence (enter Christmas joke here) and what to do without Bukayo Saka. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.subs...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 20

#107: Handbrake On (feat. Nick)

Towells & Lorcan are joined by special guest Nick to discuss an annoying Arsenal habit: not scoring any goals. Thanks to Nick for joining us! You can find him on twitter @NSftbl , and his articles at wakelet.com/@NSftbl . Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.c...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 19

AWFC #19: Enforced Evolution

Max and Liberty discuss the wins over Aston Villa and Valerenga, looking at the enforced changes in midfield, Russo's form, rotation in the UWCL and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky....

Dec 14, 20241 hrSeason 1984Ep. 19

#106: A Familiar Feeling (feat. Arham)

Towells & Lorcan are joined by special guest Arham to discuss an annoying Arsenal habit: dropping points to Fulham. Thanks to Arham for joining us! You can find him on twitter @A1ZH4RY . Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any quest...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 18

#105: Jover's Rovers Enter the Title Race (feat. htomufc)

Seb and Jake are joined by H (@htomufc) to discuss the win over Manchester United, set pieces, impressions on the Arsenal season and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can f...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 17

#104: London Calling, West Ham Mauling (Vol. II, The Saka Cut)

Alex, Jake, Lorcan & Manas discuss a fun, if a bit weird, week of Arsenal - with 10 goals scored and 3 conceded in 2 games against Sporting CP & West Ham. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all th...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 16

AWFC #18: C(r)ushing It

Will returns to chat to Liberty and Seb about a lovely win in the NLD, a less convincing win against Juventus and more on the managerial and organisational situation. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @pots...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1984Ep. 18

#103: Heart of Arsenal

Towells, Jake and Seb talk about the lovely win against Forest, returning players upgrading partnerships, Nwaneri's cameo, set-pieces and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you ...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 15

#102: Pint Lads do Arteta's Best XI

Towells is joined by the Pint Lads, Sam and Cian, to pretend 2024/25 Arsenal doesn't exist by building their best team from players from Arteta's tenure. Thanks to Sam and Cian for joining us! You can find Sam on twitter @AGenuineOutlaw , and Cian @bootcutgenes . You can also find Sam's podcast, God Save The Screen, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hxl1AULmwpYN5xb43M7n2?si=0500d7e0e35a43d7 Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and l...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 14

AWFC #17: Hurti(n)g the Opposition

Seb, Liberty and Max finally get to be gleeful and break down a 5-0 win against Brighton as well as the 1-1 draw against United, going into the centre-back pairing, Russo firing, the return of Lina Hurtig and more. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & In...

Nov 13, 202452 minSeason 1984Ep. 17

#101: Out Of Touch, Out Of Time?

Towells, Lorcan, Manas & Seb have a chat about the 1-1 draw at Chelsea & Arsenal's first run of 4 games without a win since April 2023. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you ...

Nov 12, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 13

#100: What Happened to the Minerals?

Towells, Lorcan and Jake ring in the centenary episode of Pot Shot with a big ol' moan about some familiar issues - before a discussion of how we might be able to fix them. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up w...

Nov 05, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 12

Pot Shot Tots #2: The King (Wilshere) Is Dead, Long Live The King (Tommy SETS)

Alex and Jake are back to chat about how Hale End is getting along - featuring a strong U21 showing at Preston, a eulogy for Wilsherelationism and some ridiculous nicknames. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 44 minSeason 1992Ep. 2

AWFC #16: No Manager, Some Questions

Seb, Liberty and Max see if they can find some takeaways from the two games under Renée Slegers before answering listener questions about the upcoming matches, the manager search, possible formation changes and redefining the midfield. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find u...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1984Ep. 16

#99: One Normal Game of Arsenal

Lorcan, Alex, Manas and Seb sit down to dissect the 2-2 draw against Liverpool, the ever-growing injury list and perceived conservatism. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can fin...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 11

#98.5: The (Lost) Liverpool Preview (feat. Samuel AP)

We thought it was gone, you thought it was gone, but IT'S HERE! The boys sit down with Samuel AP to discuss the upcoming Liverpool game, Slots impact and how Arsenal might compensate in the absence of key players. Thank you to Samuel for coming on! You can find him and links to his work on Twitter @samuelap1_. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical ...

Oct 24, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 10

#98: Dragging Ourselves Down

Jake, Alex, Seb and Max sit down to debrief the loss at Bournemouth, Arteta's game management and a lot more. Editors note: We had originally planned this to be a two-parter, previewing the Liverpool game in part two, but unfortunately a technical problem meant parts of the audio were not salvageable. Our apologies. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tac...

Oct 22, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 10

AWFC #15: Namaste

Seb, Liberty and Max discuss the details that led to the loss against Chelsea before going into the resignation of Jonas Eidevall, reminiscing on his time and charting a path forward. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as...

Oct 16, 202456 minSeason 1984Ep. 15

#97: Sending Offs, Set Pieces & Slavoj Žižek: The Story of Arsenal's Season So Far (feat. Jon Mackenzie)

Jake & Lorcan welcome Jon Mackenzie to the pod to get philosophical about Arsenal's start to the season. Thanks to Jon for joining us! You can find him on twitter @Jon_Mackenzie , and his work on Tifo Football & The Athletic - though let's be honest, if you're reading this, you know that already. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writin...

Oct 13, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 9

AWFC #14: Arsenal Existentialism (feat. Jessy Parker Humphreys)

Seb, Liberty and Max dissect the Everton draw, the Bayern loss, what's next for Jonas Eidevall before Jessy Parker Humphreys joins Seb to preview the upcoming Chelsea game. Thanks to Jessy for joining us! You can find them on twitter @jessyjph, and you can read their work on The Athletic. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any question...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#96: No Ødegaard, New Dynamics, Many Questions

Featuring Pastries, The Foggin Estandards, and Chauvinism. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. For tactical writing from the Pot Shot Crew, check out the Pot Shot Substack: potshotpod.substack.com If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod , as well as on Bluesky @potshotpo...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 8

AWFC #13: Skibidi Wälti

Seb, Liberty and Max talk through Champions League qualification, frustrations after Leicester, set pieces and answering listener questions. Please subscribe to the pod to never miss an episode, tell your friends to listen if you like it, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! It really helps us out. If you want to send us any questions, or keep up with all things Pot Shot, you can find us on Twitter & Instagram @potshotpod, as well as on Bluesky @potshotpod.bsky.social. Feel f...

Oct 03, 20241 hrSeason 1984Ep. 13
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