In this episode I'm joined BBC commentator Conor McNamara. We chat about how got into the world of commentary as a teenager, his first game being one of the most profile fixtures in the football calendar, and how work on radio and TV in Ireland led him to join the BBC in 2002. We discuss the differences between commentating on games on both those mediums, what a typical match day is like for him in terms of preparation, post-game interviews with managers, awkward moments, how things like VAR and the changing media landscape have impacted his work, advice for any aspiring commentators, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsenal Women Arsecast 139: Always look on the Brighton side
In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie pick over the bones of Sunday's 1-0 win over Brighton and consider whether this is the first building block of repaired confidence or another slightly underwhelming performance. There is analysis of van Domselaar's POTM performance, adjustments Slegers made for a team low on confidence and a look at how the subs changed the game in the second half and whether some of those players deserve an expanded role. Then in the second half, Tim and Jamie answer your questions submitted on BlueSky.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsecast Extra Episode 662 - 12.10.2025
In this episode, after a discussion about root vegetables, we take a look at what the Arsenal players have been up to in the Interlull. From Bukayo Saka scoring a goal to Riccardo Calafiori having lots of shots. We also chat about Martin Zubimendi and his interesting interview in the Guardian, before looking ahead to the 'Battle of Moustaches' as we take on Fulham next week, and the schedule in general with Premier League, the Champions League and the EFL Cup to contend with. We also answer listener questions about Gabriel Jesus and his role this season, striker alternatives to Viktor Gyokeres, which Arsenal player we'd like to get on the podcast, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 848 - Oh dear, we're quite good
In this episode I'm joined by Clive Palmer to chat about Arsenal going into the Interlull top of the table. We discuss how it feels so far this season, with all the pressure fromall directions, and whether it's something we feel in a different way from Mikel Arteta and the players. Also on the agenda, David Raya's pay rise and how it's part of the challenge of keeping a big squad happy, minutes so far for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri and what's next in their development, the stories around the stadium expansion, how we view that as a project in the coming years, what it might say about the club's status, and the importance of maintaining the highest possible sporting level for it to make sense. All that, and lots more.Here's the stadium piece mentioned in the conversation - https://arseblog.news/2025/10/how-benficas-stadium-renovation-could-offer-clues-to-emirates-upgrade/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/arseblog – Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arsecast Extra Episode 661 - 06.10.2025
In this episode we look back at Arsenal's 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. We chat about excitement at seeing Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze together in midfield, but that was short lived after the captain picked up an injury. His replacement, Martin Zubimendi had a big impact, and we talk about him, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice scoring against his former club, Bukayo Saka scoring on his 200th Premier League appearance after he took charge when we were awarded a penalty. West Ham offered very little, and we reflect on being top of the table, before we answer listener questions about the atmosphere inside the ground for these kinds of games, Viktor Gyokeres after he made it six games without a goal in a week that looked perfect for him to add to his tally, Odegaard's recent run of injuries, media coverage of our season so far, and lots more.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The original Arsenal podcast - coming to you twice a week (usually Mondays and Fridays) with news, interviews, analysis, special guests, jokes and occasionally some really terrible songs.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblogSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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