The Thing About Arsenal

Well, that was beautiful chaos! The streets of North London might finally be quietening down after Arsenal’s title-winning parade but the memories will echo on for a lifetime. Today, Laura and Jim tell Rory all about the parade and their experiences enjoying the celebrations firsthand.Elsewhere, we continue to reflect on our performance against PSG in the Champions League final. Plus, with silly season around the corner, we take our first look towards some potential transfer movement this summer.Comment on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

After a massive effort from every last one of our players, the Champions League final finished with Arsenal heartbreak in Budapest.Jim is joined by Laura from the airport to reflect on our penalty shootout defeat against PSG, but also on the massive mix of emotions – regret and agony, but also a huge sense of pride and optimism for the future of Mikel Arteta and this squad. Come and join us.Comment Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

We're back in the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Laura, Jonny and Jim are full of nervous excitement.We remember our first go at grabbing Ol' Big Ears and how it compares to this season. We're also joined by On The Continent's Andy Brassell for the lowdown on PSG and where the key for Arsenal lies.Plus, Laura shares her plans for Budapest and we reflect on this week's episode with Mikel Arteta and Josh Kroenke on The Overlap. Comment Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Well, Arsenal Women didn’t win any of the big trophies we hoped for - apart from that weird five-day Champions Cup. But that’s not stopping Laura and Lucy from handing out our own set of trophies to cap off the season: it’s time for our TTAA Alternative Awards!From some of the brilliant moments conjured up by Alessia Russo n’ co, to some heart-wrenching/shoulder-shrugging moments that ultimately doomed us to finishing as WSL runners-up, there’s plenty of highs and lows to remember. Plus, we pay one final tribute to the players leaving us this summer - one brilliant, mad Irishwoman in particular.We want to hear your own awards! Comment Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Laura and Jim reflect on the season that saw our 22-year wait for a Premier League title come to an end. How did Arsenal do it? What was different compared to our previous attempts?We discuss David Raya's extraordinary campaign, the influence of our summer signings, and the season-defining moments that ended in glory. Plus, we ask the definitely cheeky but absolutely necessary question: could this be the start of a period of dominance for Arsenal?We want to hear about your title celebrations! Comment Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***

Luke and Jim spent the day celebrating the title win in one of the craziest days Holloway Road will ever witness – but they still made it to the studio to record another post-match pod!Admittedly, today’s win over Palace had a weird pre-season vibe to it, but at least we saw some of the wider squad remind us of their qualities and put their hands up for the Champions League final. Plus, the magic moment: lifting the trophy in the blazing London sunshine. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR - so join us as we relive it all!Hit us up in the comments on Spotify or on YouTube, or get in touch with the show on X, Instagram, and TikTok. You can also email us show@thingaboutarsenal.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other Arsenal fans to find us. Thank you for your support!***