Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/coachs-corner Coach from The Shirtless Plantain Show hosts this strictly Arsenal Podcast that bridges the gap between what we see happen on the football pitch to what we interpret. Here we cut the fat and stick to the facts. Tap In! © 2026 Coach 7910616b-7131-5502-a054-23e03879d497 no en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:31:59 +0100 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:32:09 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/qw82zIySVi0wgaJmhJvsTXckbt4M08Z7STpgG_Sf5YQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMjFh/MmUzNTNhNDFlZmIx/OGFhNjM2YTk3NjRj/ODEwZS5qcGc.jpg Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast episodic Coach Coach from The Shirtless Plantain Show hosts this strictly Arsenal Podcast that bridges the gap between what we see happen on the football pitch to what we interpret. Here we cut the fat and stick to the facts. Tap In! Coach from The Shirtless Plantain Show hosts this strictly Arsenal Podcast that bridges the gap between what we see happen on the football pitch to what we interpret. Mustapha Ojuriye No Yes Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Chickens are Home | Episode 7 8 8 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Chickens are Home | Episode 7 full e41d7f82-0360-4ecb-ac50-fc37fa6a9545 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a95a5e4e Coach is joined by Mitch to discuss the verdict of the Man City trial, they discuss:

- A History Lesson: Chelsea's influence on the landscape
- Man City's rise
- How the Oil Clubs effected Arsenal
- The Media's influence
- The Fan perspective 
- Thoughts on potential sanctions 
- + much more!

Tap In!

]]> Coach is joined by Mitch to discuss the verdict of the Man City trial, they discuss:

- A History Lesson: Chelsea's influence on the landscape
- Man City's rise
- How the Oil Clubs effected Arsenal
- The Media's influence
- The Fan perspective 
- Thoughts on potential sanctions 
- + much more!

Tap In!

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:31:20 +0100 Coach Coach 4344 Coach is joined by Mitch to discuss the verdict of the Man City trial, they discuss:

- A History Lesson: Chelsea's influence on the landscape
- Man City's rise
- How the Oil Clubs effected Arsenal
- The Media's influence
- The Fan perspective 
- Thoughts on potential sanctions 
- + much more!

Tap In!

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Humbled by the Seagulls | Episode 6 | Brighton 3-0 Arsenal 7 7 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Humbled by the Seagulls | Episode 6 | Brighton 3-0 Arsenal full 3cddb531-360c-46e8-8f06-1544910430af https://share.transistor.fm/s/50acbfe8 Coach is joined by Gabby as they pick apart what went wrong for #arsenal at The Amex.

They cover:

- Brighton's Press
- Arsenal's poor midfield performance
- Saka and the other forwards misfiring 
- and much more! 

Tap In!

]]> Coach is joined by Gabby as they pick apart what went wrong for #arsenal at The Amex.

They cover:

- Brighton's Press
- Arsenal's poor midfield performance
- Saka and the other forwards misfiring 
- and much more! 

Tap In!

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:22:36 +0100 Coach Coach 3747 Coach is joined by Gabby as they pick apart what went wrong for #arsenal at The Amex.

They cover:

- Brighton's Press
- Arsenal's poor midfield performance
- Saka and the other forwards misfiring 
- and much more! 

Tap In!

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Ray Gun | Episode 5 6 6 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Ray Gun | Episode 5 full 2601242e-77f4-424a-ac48-883ede2367e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d364277e #Arsenal beat #Sunderland 2-0 in a fiercely contested match at The Stadium of Light. Coach takes us through the flashpoints and tactical analysis of Arsenal's win.

He talks:

- The "Refereeing"
- Arsenal's attacking prowess
- Standing up to the physical challenge 
- Premier League and Euro Round Up
- + much more

Tap In!

]]> #Arsenal beat #Sunderland 2-0 in a fiercely contested match at The Stadium of Light. Coach takes us through the flashpoints and tactical analysis of Arsenal's win.

He talks:

- The "Refereeing"
- Arsenal's attacking prowess
- Standing up to the physical challenge 
- Premier League and Euro Round Up
- + much more

Tap In!

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 Coach Coach 2418 #Arsenal beat #Sunderland 2-0 in a fiercely contested match at The Stadium of Light. Coach takes us through the flashpoints and tactical analysis of Arsenal's win.

He talks:

- The "Refereeing"
- Arsenal's attacking prowess
- Standing up to the physical challenge 
- Premier League and Euro Round Up
- + much more

Tap In!

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | All My Homies Hate Chelsea | Episode 4 5 5 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | All My Homies Hate Chelsea | Episode 4 full 3f670edd-5400-4cfe-8c10-5985fc495921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8c2f8fc #Arsenal 2-1 #Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea AGAIN in a comfortable London derby win.

Coach takes us through what he observed in the game, he talks:

- Joao Pedro’s physicality winning him the foul for the opener 
Rogers goal 
- Arsenal wasting no time in responding and don’t let up for a good      25mins
- #Calafiori VAR goal
- Use of quick restarts 
- Chelsea’s threat on the counter 
- and much more!

]]> #Arsenal 2-1 #Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea AGAIN in a comfortable London derby win.

Coach takes us through what he observed in the game, he talks:

- Joao Pedro’s physicality winning him the foul for the opener 
Rogers goal 
- Arsenal wasting no time in responding and don’t let up for a good      25mins
- #Calafiori VAR goal
- Use of quick restarts 
- Chelsea’s threat on the counter 
- and much more!

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 Coach Coach 3072 #Arsenal 2-1 #Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea AGAIN in a comfortable London derby win.

Coach takes us through what he observed in the game, he talks:

- Joao Pedro’s physicality winning him the foul for the opener 
Rogers goal 
- Arsenal wasting no time in responding and don’t let up for a good      25mins
- #Calafiori VAR goal
- Use of quick restarts 
- Chelsea’s threat on the counter 
- and much more!

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Window | Episode 3 4 4 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Window | Episode 3 full 227731bf-5430-459c-8d87-4dbe3f409ee0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/747d70d0 Coach talks through Arsenal's summer 2026 transfer window and covers the following:

Arsenal’s Window

In’s 
Out’s
MLS and Nwaneri situation 
Rating of window
Berta 
Arteta’s thoughts 


Premier League Window:

City
Liverpool
Utd
Chelsea

]]> Coach talks through Arsenal's summer 2026 transfer window and covers the following:

Arsenal’s Window

In’s 
Out’s
MLS and Nwaneri situation 
Rating of window
Berta 
Arteta’s thoughts 


Premier League Window:

City
Liverpool
Utd
Chelsea

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:39:36 +0100 Coach Coach 2810 Coach talks through Arsenal's summer 2026 transfer window and covers the following:

Arsenal’s Window

In’s 
Out’s
MLS and Nwaneri situation 
Rating of window
Berta 
Arteta’s thoughts 


Premier League Window:

City
Liverpool
Utd
Chelsea

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Saka Park | Episode 2 3 3 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | Saka Park | Episode 2 full 79495056-37d4-44e9-8db1-a6f20079c377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8e5a51c Coach rides solo here as he rounds up The Champions win over Aston Villa on Monday night, he covers:


- New kick off routine but gives the ball away 
- Chasing in packs 
- Directness and willingness to shoot from Arsenal
- Tzolis struggles
- Villa's string arm tactics
- Rice's passing
- Prem Round Up 
- Euro Round Up 
- Some transfer talk 
- and much more 

Tap In!

]]> Coach rides solo here as he rounds up The Champions win over Aston Villa on Monday night, he covers:


- New kick off routine but gives the ball away 
- Chasing in packs 
- Directness and willingness to shoot from Arsenal
- Tzolis struggles
- Villa's string arm tactics
- Rice's passing
- Prem Round Up 
- Euro Round Up 
- Some transfer talk 
- and much more 

Tap In!

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0100 Coach Coach 2800 Coach rides solo here as he rounds up The Champions win over Aston Villa on Monday night, he covers:


- New kick off routine but gives the ball away 
- Chasing in packs 
- Directness and willingness to shoot from Arsenal
- Tzolis struggles
- Villa's string arm tactics
- Rice's passing
- Prem Round Up 
- Euro Round Up 
- Some transfer talk 
- and much more 

Tap In!

]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | A Champion’s Return | Episode 1 2 2 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | A Champion’s Return | Episode 1 full 77289b24-f32f-4d69-9491-4adddbdaf1f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4783bf2 On the first post match podcast of the season Coach is joined by Gabby as they dissect through Arsenal's (The Champions of England) first game of the season vs Coventry City.

The Duo talk about:

Intro


  • What has Gabby been up to over the summer?
  • The opening matchday experience
  • Ezri Konsa Unveiled!


Agenda


  • Line Ups (injuries and any omissions) 
  • Our build up and our use of Cala and our diamond in the back 4 (MLS and Rice taking it in turns to be at the base or at the top of it) 
  • Tzolis MOTM performance
  • How Arsenal handled Coventry OOP
  • Midfield balance and options
  • Rotation of players and minutes 
  • Defensive depth 
  • And much more!

Tap In!


]]> On the first post match podcast of the season Coach is joined by Gabby as they dissect through Arsenal's (The Champions of England) first game of the season vs Coventry City.

The Duo talk about:

Intro


  • What has Gabby been up to over the summer?
  • The opening matchday experience
  • Ezri Konsa Unveiled!


Agenda


  • Line Ups (injuries and any omissions) 
  • Our build up and our use of Cala and our diamond in the back 4 (MLS and Rice taking it in turns to be at the base or at the top of it) 
  • Tzolis MOTM performance
  • How Arsenal handled Coventry OOP
  • Midfield balance and options
  • Rotation of players and minutes 
  • Defensive depth 
  • And much more!

Tap In!


]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100 Coach Coach 4096 On the first post match podcast of the season Coach is joined by Gabby as they dissect through Arsenal's (The Champions of England) first game of the season vs Coventry City.

The Duo talk about:

Intro


  • What has Gabby been up to over the summer?
  • The opening matchday experience
  • Ezri Konsa Unveiled!


Agenda


  • Line Ups (injuries and any omissions) 
  • Our build up and our use of Cala and our diamond in the back 4 (MLS and Rice taking it in turns to be at the base or at the top of it) 
  • Tzolis MOTM performance
  • How Arsenal handled Coventry OOP
  • Midfield balance and options
  • Rotation of players and minutes 
  • Defensive depth 
  • And much more!

Tap In!


]]> No Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Arsenal 26/27 Season Preview w/Arseblog 1 1 Block 8: An Arsenal Podcast | The Arsenal 26/27 Season Preview w/Arseblog full debd365b-8013-40f2-96dc-3873eb74d55e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b76e2c22 In this new adventure Coach has decided to embark on his first guest is the legendary Andrew Mangan (Arseblog).
The pair preview Arsenal - The Champions of England's 26/27 Season with a special look at the midfield configuartion and the squad composition.

See the below the show notes:
Coach x Arseblog - Arsenal 26/27 Season Preview 


Intro:


  • New Show! Same Coach!
  • Arseblog Introduction
  • Catch up with Andrew(new shows, films, games he’s playing)


First Half


  • Review of last seasons predictions 
  • How do we compare this title win and squad to previous years 
  • Summer transfer window (Chini, ins and outs) 
  • Predictions for Arteta’s evolution of style (Midfield options and how it effects the attack) 
  • Brief Como Review

Second Half 


  • A look at the league and europe (how do we go again)
  • Some thoughts on our rivals and their business 
  • Listener Questions 
  • Predictions!
]]> In this new adventure Coach has decided to embark on his first guest is the legendary Andrew Mangan (Arseblog).
The pair preview Arsenal - The Champions of England's 26/27 Season with a special look at the midfield configuartion and the squad composition.

See the below the show notes:
Coach x Arseblog - Arsenal 26/27 Season Preview 


Intro:


  • New Show! Same Coach!
  • Arseblog Introduction
  • Catch up with Andrew(new shows, films, games he’s playing)


First Half


  • Review of last seasons predictions 
  • How do we compare this title win and squad to previous years 
  • Summer transfer window (Chini, ins and outs) 
  • Predictions for Arteta’s evolution of style (Midfield options and how it effects the attack) 
  • Brief Como Review

Second Half 


  • A look at the league and europe (how do we go again)
  • Some thoughts on our rivals and their business 
  • Listener Questions 
  • Predictions!
]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Coach Coach 3901 In this new adventure Coach has decided to embark on his first guest is the legendary Andrew Mangan (Arseblog).
The pair preview Arsenal - The Champions of England's 26/27 Season with a special look at the midfield configuartion and the squad composition.

See the below the show notes:
Coach x Arseblog - Arsenal 26/27 Season Preview 


Intro:


  • New Show! Same Coach!
  • Arseblog Introduction
  • Catch up with Andrew(new shows, films, games he’s playing)


First Half


  • Review of last seasons predictions 
  • How do we compare this title win and squad to previous years 
  • Summer transfer window (Chini, ins and outs) 
  • Predictions for Arteta’s evolution of style (Midfield options and how it effects the attack) 
  • Brief Como Review

Second Half 


  • A look at the league and europe (how do we go again)
  • Some thoughts on our rivals and their business 
  • Listener Questions 
  • Predictions!
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