The boys are back finally and looking forward in this brand new episode. We find who John thinks should be the next manager in quickfire john and we discuss the best and worst 11s in Arsene's 22 years. Then in our bullseye themed quiz it's 'look at what we could have won' looking back on the signings Arsene didn't make (and I didn't mention Phillipe Cocu once - even though he was the missing piece when Petit left). There is also some news about the this summer'...
May 08, 2018•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast We find out what the show is like when Matt doesn't save the script on his computer. Thanks for your messages of support this week. John is in Scotland so lots to look forward to and I wonder if they have the Yorkshire Pudding Burrito in Aldi yet? Support the show
Nov 05, 2017•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a few weeks since we released an episode and this one is a cracker. Recorded during the Norwich game - we continue our new feature Judge John and discuss the away games against Belgrade and Everton. Support the show
Nov 04, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Suggest you watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjLy-VlYxN8 before this episode to recognise the true comedy genius of John. We introduce a new feature - Judge John - where John presides over a case each week. This week - Is Mesut Ozil any good? We discuss the farce at Watford and cheer eachother up with sandwich ideas with the bread replaced with meat. Support the show
Oct 18, 2017•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we learn what waxing the dolphin means and why it affected Paul Merson's performance for England. Stuart has an issue with Alexis Sanchez and on Quickfire John we find out if John is a Winterburn or Dixon man. Support the show
Oct 04, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The boys from Block 5 at the Emirates discuss the relative value of mash compared to chips and how it is a sign of a good restaurant. Oh - and there was West Brom and the league cup to discuss. Support the show
Oct 01, 2017•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast More quickfire John this week as we delve into the mind of the Rube. Spunky Nigel is in Wigan for some reason and someone gets 100 per cent in the Match of the Day Quiz! We discuss the Cologne and Chelsea games Support the show
Sep 20, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast With a win under our belts, the 'f' count goes down dramatically this week and we are in a quickfire mood with a new feature 'Quickfire John'. We find out some wild facts in the Match of the Day Quiz including a particular one about a certain Sylvester Stallone! Enjoy. Support the show
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast While other Arsenal podcasts linger on the wobbly nature of our club, we thought we would focus more on gelatinous glamour of John's fridge. So take yourself a spoon and sit down for a light and delightful pudding of a show. Support the show
Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes we are that predictable. Stuart gives a whole hearted speech that will bring a tear to the eye of any Gooner about the state of the club today. We catch up with Wayne and Nigel still trying to break the Wembley curse. John has 3 onions for tea and the Match of the Day quiz seems like a fix (but definitely isn't). Support the show
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Not a clever pun on the state of the Arsenal board without David, it actually refers to real broken board games that he leant the team for their 'holiday' to Bermuda. John has Matt and Stuart crying with laughter when he describes the new sponsor of the league cup and we discuss all that is bad about Arsenal after the Stoke defeat. Support the show
Aug 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss the opening game of the season against Leicester - get more news from Wayne and Spunky Nigel and get to recall a fixture from 2008 in 'Because of You'. And the Dear John is another classic. Enjoy. Support the show
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alcohol, liquor booze. The short term effect of giddiness, mindlessness and attraction to the opposite sex are small beer (if you pardon the pun) to the damage that occurs physically and socially when tonight we discuss – shitfaced at the shield. We will be dropping a depth charge of chat into a pint of analysis and later, Paul Merson will reveal the effects of alcohol has on cars – In Our Shot in Pub 5. Support the show
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast John explains the dangers of drinking for 13 hours and what a Tequila Rambo is. We talk across the globe from the Dominican Republic to Hornchurch in the first in a new season of the funniest Arsenal podcast on iTunes. Get involved @ourlotpod on twitter and Arsenal Our Lot in Block 5 on facebook. Support the show
Jul 31, 2017•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Catch up with the boys from block 5 over the summer with this previously unreleased episode that was recorded the day after the FA Cup semi-final win and includes the second instalment of Paul Merson's autobiography. Look out soon for 'Our Lot on the Shelfside' a Wayne and Nigel show which we intend to put out as a total trick to Spud fans. Support the show
Jul 10, 2017•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keep cool during the heat of summer with this perfectly preserved episode, frozen in time courtesy of the block 5 boys. Recorded on 17 April - we hadn't lost to Spurs, hadn't even played the FA Cup Semi Final! We were at the pit of poor results with an away trip to Middlesborough live on the tele as we recorded this. Notable for our 'what if you could spend the 200 million war chest' conversation - as a clue John wanted to spend it on dogs and fish fingers... so expect a crac...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast I know what you are wondering about winning the FA Cup Final... what ale is best to go with your celebration steak? John has all the advice you need. Stuart talks to Dick Law in this episode about transfers past and present and we conclude the season with a good old chat about our highs and lows of the season. Support the show
Jun 02, 2017•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know which Arsenal Player had Concrete Tortoise as his nickname? No? Neither do we. Matt is joined by Stu and John 'in the past' and Stu in the present. Christopher Nolan movies are less complicated than this timeshifting podcast. Enjoy! Support the show
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes it's that time of year again when we link up on our respective holidays. Matt is in Suffolk, Stuart is in France fishing and John is in Hornchurch... er.. being John. There is loads to talk about and a new book for listeners to choose as Theo's book draws close to the last page. Oh, and we talked about the Man City game. Support the show
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Arsene thinks that only a small proportion of fans want him out we thought that we would dedicate this episode to another poll - can we get an idea of who would like to say thanks for all the great memories but it is time to give in, and who still thinks he is capable of steering out of these choppy waters? Listeners! Let us know! All the usual fun with Matt, Stu and John is also just where you need it. Support the show
Mar 21, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Think of a Number the argument between who was the best number 19 came down to two club legends. Two sides of a midfield coin if you like. One was the invincible Gilberto, the other the two footed little genius Carzola. But who was your favourite. Let us know on twitter @ourlotpod - or post your reason on Facebook. The usual banter is all here this week as we also watch the FA Cup draw live. Support the show
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arsene Wenger went to a place where nobody wants to go this week - not Xanadu - that was John and his friend every week during his adolescence. We find out that Theo Walcott is really John, Wayne and Spunky Nigel both join us (can you believe that?) and we mull over Arsenal’s future with Stuart being negative and John being positive. Keep your Dear John’s coming in! Support the show
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast No game, but all the fun of block 5 as we bring you comedy and fun with the boys from Arsenal. John gets a bizarre hamper and we talk about how we can change this podcast from cult following to the big audience it deserves - spread the word - prizes for best flyers. Support the show
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stuart is worryingly upbeat this week as Wenger's era gets closer to the end. We discuss pies... as you do. And we welcome back Nik who succeeds in winding Stuart up within the first few minutes. Support the show
Feb 22, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Warning - this podcast may contain Tottenham fans. Spunky Nigel and Wayne took over the show and have ruined it. Seriously though, I accidently stopped the recording during this week's show (I blame John) - and that means it isn't a complete one. Anyway hope you enjoy what we did do. Support the show
Feb 15, 2017•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss walk out music for Arsenal and John suggests The Primatives. We choose a number 14 in Think of a Number and John tells us how lasagne is salad in Brazil. Plus we have a Neville based quiz and Spunky Nigel is out of jail and causing a stir on YouTube. Support the show
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is FA Cup fourth round week and the fourth is with us this week with a tenuous star wars themed quiz and yes, Stuart gets over competitive. We find out what song was responsible for the Invincibles season and Theo tells us about the time the FA Cup was marred by an incident involving a Puffa jacket. Support the show
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's all pets and penalties this week as we discuss 'good boys' banner, Theo recalls his first penalty shoot out and we find out the effect that heated car seats have on John. Support the show
Jan 24, 2017•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Theo gets a nasty surprise this week in his autobiography. Matt introduces a new Quiz about wives and girlfriends and John tells us the trouble with being a U2 fan. Stuart has calmed down from last week as we review the Swansea game. Support the show
Jan 17, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arsenal's funniest podcast returns after a winter break with all the fun you expect from the boys of Block 5. Thanks to all our listeners for the comments and enjoy the show. Support the show
Jan 10, 2017•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
