The Pod Squad welcome the tactical magician Adrian Clarke to the podcast this week. Adrian was all Arsenal and tactics – then the regulars Sophie, Amanda, and Super Kevin Campbell tackle racism in football. Get Stuck in!
#25 – Sticky Toffee
Lifelong Evertonian and founder and host of ToffeeTV, Peter McPartland joins Sophie and Super Kev to dissect the massacre at Goodison Park. There’s also a slice of Toffee/Gooner mutual appreciation. Get stuck in.
#24 – Magpie High
The Pod Squad are joined by a Newcastle United and Wimbledon legend who now coaches in the United States and shares his football wisdom as an analyst for Fox Soccer. Welcome to the show Mr. Warren Barton!
#23 – Better the Devils You Know
Editor of Stretty News, Dale O’ Donnell joins the Highbury Squad for a quality Arsenal v Manchester United football chat! For once, it’s the Gunners gloating after a meeting of the Premier League’s greatest ever rivalries! Amanda and Sophie also give their predictions, talk pitch invasions, bromances and Game of Thrones! And the biggest question, where is Super Kevin Campbell?!
Always Arsenal!
#22 – North London is Officially Dead
Evening Standard football journalist and La Liga specialist, Ben Hayward joins the Highbury Squad to dissect the DNA of, Unai Emery. Ben has followed and covered Unai throughout his career in Spain and he shares some fascinating insights with Sophie, Amanda and Kevin! He’s also a Spurs fan, and the pod squad would like to recognize his bravery, post North London Derby! Get in! Headline Options North London is Officially Dead Evening Standard’s Ben Hayward NLD & a Bit of Emery.
#21 – Football Factory’s Tamer Hassan
Tamer Hassan joins the pod squad this week, and the star of iconic movies like ‘The Football Factory’ and ‘The Business’ doesn’t hold back. And you won’t want to miss the Cashly Cole bit! Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969), Sophie (@soccerdiva), and Kevin (@1kevincampbell) also dissect the Ozil situation… again!
#20 – Arsenal Exclusive with Alison Bender
The Pod Squad welcome broadcast journalist and football presenter (and Chelsea fan) Alison Bender (@alibendertv). Alison shares exclusive insights from her recent interviews with Xhaka and Unai Emery. You don’t want to miss this episode with Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969), Sophie (@soccerdiva), and Kevin (@1kevincampbell).
#19 – Absolutely Hammered
The Pod Squad returns to commiserate about a very poor performance away to West Ham. From Ozil to Emery, it’s an honest look at Arsenal’s current woes!
#18 – The Squad & Frank Sinclair
Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969) and Super Kevin Campbell (@1kevincampbell) welcome former Chelsea player Frank Sinclair to the podcast to discuss football in the 90s up to the current matches. He discusses his friendship with Kevin, his experiences playing against Wrighty, and many many more.
#17 – ‘Twas the Season
There was a little naughty and nice from Arsenal this holiday season. Sophie (@soccerdiva), Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969), and Kevin (@1kevincampbell) return to dissect Liverpool and Fulham. As ever, they are optimistic about the year ahead but also highlight some fundamental transfer needs. Get stuck in!
#16 – Gooner Girls Hattrick
Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969) and Sophie (@soccerdiva) are joined by a special guest this week – Tiffany Campo of Gooner Gals (@GoonerGals) and Krewe of Arsenal.
#15 – United We Stood
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A surprisingly civilized football chat with Manchester United fan and key informer Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge). Mark joins Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969), Sophie (@soccerdiva), and Super Kevin Campbell (@1kevincampbell) to review that very dodgy game at Old Trafford! Oh, and the Ref appears to discuss the controversial moments. Get stuck in!
#14 – North London is Still RED
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The crew are back to discuss the epic victory over the Spurs in the NLD, as well as the disgraceful banana peel. They also bring in the Ref to discuss the dive and the Vertonghen tackle.
#13 – Picking off the Cherries w/ Theo Foley
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Sophie (@soccerdiva) hosts regulars Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969) and Super Kevin Campbell (@1kevincampbell) to have a good chat with Theo Foley (@theogiveusaball)! Not only his new book, but his days with Arsenal, Rocky Rocastle, Kevin Campbell, George Graham, nicknames for everyone, and much much more.
#12 – PG and KC chat AFC
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Regulars Amanda and Super Kevin Campbell chat Arsenal again!
#11 – Not Crystal Clear at Palace
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Crystal Palace did well to thwart Arsenal’s pursuit of 12 wins in a row. But they were helped by a controversial penalty in the 83rd minute, which has caused a football storm. Sophie, Amanda and Kevin welcome writer, producer, actor and director, Jim Piddock to the show. Jim is a lifelong Palace fan and shares his views on the big game at Selhurst Park. You can also catch Jim’s new movie Mascots on Netflix! Always Arsenal!
#10 – The Perfect 10
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Sophie (@soccerdiva) and Amanda (@GoonerGirl1969) wax lyrical about Arsenal’s recent form.
#8 – Nine Reasons to be Happy
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Sophie was ill so Amanda hosts Kevin Campbell with special guest Tom from @TheGoonerTalkTV.
#7 – Clean Sheet & A Little Laca
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Nothing sticky about this win against the Toffees! Sophie, Amanda, and Kevin are joined by Everton guru Alan Myers. The pod squad laud Lacazette’s magical strike and question Silva’s managerial competence! And the housekeeping issues cause some serious convos!
#7 – Arsenal v Newcastle Post Game Poem
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The Pod is on the road so SoccerDiva has gone all poetic on us to recap the Newcastle game. As the league heats up, so does the Highbury Squad’s prediction race! There’s a wee nod to Super Kev for getting the score right and a warning for Princess Gooner!
#5 – A Hammer & Some Nails
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At last, three points in the bag! Sophie, Amanda and Kevin return for some honest Gooner convos with former Arsenal midfielder, David Hillier. The Highbury Squad carves up the West Ham game, hand out grades and predict the future. Get stuck in!
#4 – Arsenal & A Little Moneyball
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Moneyball master Billy Beane joins the Highbury Squad for a little Arsenal and general management sports talk! We also breakdown the Chelsea game and let us just say – there were a few disagreements along the way!
#3 – Don’t Panic Gooners
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New season. New era. New everything. Game one under the belt. Arsenal lose. But silver lining is we lost to one of the best teams in Europe and there are some positives to take away. Sophie and Kevin dissect Unai Emery’s first game in charge. They grade the squad, the manager, and they make some bold predictions for the season! Get stuck in.
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#2 – Two Gooners and a Toffee
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Amanda hosts this one with Super Kevin Campbell and special guest Alan Myers of Sky and the former Head of Communications at Everton.
#24 – The Arsenal Revolution
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Welcome to the Highbury Squad. New season is around the corner. Sophie and Amanda are joined by a special guest this season, Super Kevin Campbell! The pod squad dissect it all, from transfers, to Ozil summer horribilis, Rambo’s contract, and Unai Emery’s Arsenal revolution! It’s just like being down the pub with your mates!
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