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The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast

The Bruised Banana

An Arsenal podcast. Three legacy fans from Walthamstow, Wood Green and Plumstead discuss the latest events at the club, with added nostalgia. #AFC #KroenkeOut

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102: Sandwich rodeo

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2022/01/23

January? More like Banuary if you ask us. It's been such a poor month for Arsenal FC that the entire thing should be struck from the calendar forever more. Just start with February from now on. We talk about the games that happened and the various ignominious exits from cup competitions and it's all so grim Alex didn't even show up. Enjoy it.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your

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87:08

101: From eden to hell

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2022/01/03

Well, at least we didn’t get tonked. The almost ludicrously eventful New Year’s Day game against Man City is our sole topic of conversation this week. We applaud the performance, dissect the decision making, and consider what could’ve been as Albert ‘Lord’ Stuivenberg and nameless handsome man so very nearly steer us to victory over the runaway league leaders. Oh, and Stuart Attwell gets a mention or two. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and

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97:19

100: 100th episode special

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/12/29

We made it. Unlike Prince Philip and the England cricket team, we’ve actually gone and reached a century. 100 episodes of highs, lows, anthems, crests, sacks, superleagues and sighing. What a ride. To celebrate this milestone, we invited fellow Gooner and full-time pod guru Adam Richardson over to host a bumper end of year Arsenal quiz for the ages (yes, there are anagrams). So, pick up a pen and play along. Let’s separate the protagonists from the Primoracs and see out 2021 in style. Thanks so much

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74:22

99: Blue balls

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/12/19

The Process. We’ve all trusted it. Wholly, and from minute one. Taken it right into our hearts, minds, bodies, and even souls (if they exist). Thomas Aquinas (1225 to 1274) understood the soul to be the first actuality of the living body. Thomas Partey (1993 onwards) was unavailable for comment. And so, with our club captain banished from first team duties with a nasty case of the non-negotiables, Arteta’s Arsenal have arrived in that most coveted of all the league placings: fourth. Just in time for

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74:24

98: Doom and gloom shed

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/11/21

Yet another Merseyside mauling is the main matter for discussion this week, as we morosely examine the 4-0 loss to Liverpool. Elsewhere, Tom talks us through the giddy glitz and glamour (Boro Primorac, anyone?) of the Arsène Wenger film premiere, while Dan’s ever-bulging sack rounds out another episode. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show

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76:56

97: Old man smarts

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/11/08

Ten games unbeaten and everything in the AFC garden is rosy, even when those bastard hornets fly round and try to sting everything in sight and then get their own crusty, old rose man to try and deadhead all our wonderful daffodils and dandelions and chrysanthemumunums. Anyway, we beat Watford 1 nil. We talk about that, the impact of Lacazette, Tomiyasu’s tenacity, and dream January and summer signings. It’s a really nice time. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease

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73:36

96: Creepy gloves

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/09/28

Lads, it’s Tottenham. It’s the history of the Tottenham. Ad infinitum. From bottom of the league to above the August champions in just three games. Maybe that Amazon documentary will be worth watching after all.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and makes it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!

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68:19

95: The Lennon triumvirate

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/09/20

We mull over what we liked (and disliked) about the 1 nil win at Burnley, including Aaron Ramsdale’s commanding presence (liked), Takehiro Tomiyasu’s terrific teeth (really liked), and big Sean Dyche’s big round head (strongly disliked and denounced). We also chat about Wimbledon, spreadsheets, Spurs and the oddly enduring appeal of listening to football on the radio.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or

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80:47

94: A Nordic delicacy

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/08/30

It’s the no goals, no points, no hope extravaganza! Three games into the new season and rooted to the bottom of the table, we try to make sense of what’s gone so spectacularly wrong before promptly giving up and laying the blame squarely at the feet of messrs Xhaka and Arteta because why not, it makes sense, and it’s our podcast and we can do whatever we bloody well please, alright? New player anagrams and listener correspondence also feature.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail:

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93: 2021/22 season preview

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/08/09

It’s the return of the Premier League. The top flight. The promised land. And Arsenal are back. Back once again with the renegade Xhaka, 3-4 damager, with the ill behaviour. Oh goody. Elsewhere, no Europe means no previews, or crest-sessments. Sad. Still, fewer games is nice. Oh, and we bought some new lads, so you better believe we’ve assigned them anagrams. So, join us for more hope, despair, and downright dodgy predictions for the year ahead. Cheers very much. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail:

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92: 2020/21 season review

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/05/24

Looks like we made it. Look how far we've come, my Pépé. We mighta took the long way. We knew we'd get 8th someday. They said, "I bet they'll never make it", but just look at us Holding on. We're still together, still playing on. Right, enough of that. Rejoice! The 2020/21 season is over! And what better way to celebrate that fact than to immediately go back and scrutinise the whole damn thing, month by turgid month. After that, it’s the annual Bruised Banana awards, before a final digital sack of

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71:06

91: The idiot part

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/04/28

We discuss the impact that the sudden rise and fall of the Super League has had on us as fans, mulling over what lies next for both the club and ourselves as supporters. Then it’s onwards to matters far more frivolous, with a good old-fashioned deep dive into our Europa League semi-final opponents, Villarreal. Here’s hoping for a good ebening...Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your

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68:47

90: Nu rave

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/04/18

We wanted to spend an hour talking about Maty Ryan’s pre-assist. Unfortunately, we were duty bound to talk about everything else that came before it as well. We discuss the disappointing 1-1 draw with Fulham, our minds still firmly set on the wonderful slaughtering of Slavia Prague. A mega session of ‘bin or keep’ rounds things out for another week (spoiler alert: we keep Maty Ryan).Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple

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70:21

89: Infected with nonsense

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/04/04

An insipid home defeat to Liverpool dominates the discourse this week, coming as it does after international break musings and a reflection on 20 years without David Rocastle. The Europa preview takes a backseat and the customary mailbag wraps things up for another episode. Episode 89. Feels somewhat fitting. RIP Rocky.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your pods. It means a great

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74:43

88: Real steel

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/03/22

You’d think after a manic 3-3 draw away to West Ham that we’d have nothing but laser-sharp focus for the incident-packed, riveting game itself. You’d be quite wrong. This week’s tangents include captains from the 1910s and obscure Hampshire market town flags. Unlike Arsenal, we’re nothing if not consistent.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show

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95:23

87: Floating on a cloud

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/03/15

#087: Floating on a cloudGood old Arsenal, we're proud to say that name. While we sing this song, we'll win the game, and in doing so we’ll banish all negative memories of ‘them’ against us. We’ll sleep soundly and peacefully. We’ll walk tall. We won’t have to grin and bear it, we’ll just grin, randomly and often, knowing that – for now at least – all is well and good in the north London footballing landscape. Because it is. Have a great week. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail:

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57:12

86: The main culprits

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/03/07

Exasperation FC does it again. We ‘assess’ the inexplicable 1-1 draw with Burnley without trying to completely lose our minds. We last about 30 seconds. After the madness at Turf Moor, we head to the mailbag for more questions on the Burnley balls up, song lyrics, and Peter Walton’s voice. It never rains but it pours.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal

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85: Oodles and oodles

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/02/22

A 1-0 loss to Manchester City leaves us staring at 11 defeats for the season, and our 8th in a row against the runaway league leaders. We discuss the team selection, slow start, and whether the scoreline looks better on paper than in reality. We then give the 1-1 draw with Benfica the once over before ending with the customary mailbag and return of Tweet of the Week.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or

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80:23

84: Little bit shook

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/02/15

A 4-2 win over Leeds gets the pulses racing and the nerves jangling. We discuss the ups and downs of the game, and herald the return of our hat-trick-scoring talisman. Then it’s onwards to Benfica as we deep dive into the history of the Portuguese powerhouse ahead of our Europa League double header. The mailbag draws us to a close with some Valentine’s Day love stories (rated PG).Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on Apple

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78:57

83: Wafer thin connection

The Bruised Banana: an Arsenal podcast ·

2021/02/07

It’s just that sweet Midlands misery, that makes me cry, cry, cry, cry. Successive defeats away at Wolves and Aston Villa leave us wishing we were lucky. Alas, VAR is all around us, and so the ill-feeling grows. We discuss the joy vacuum that is VAR, the jobsworth ref apologist that is Peter Walton, and – of course – the lacklustre, weathered footballing entity that is Arsenal FC. Join us.Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpodEmail: bruisedbananapod@gmail.comPlease take the time to rate and review us on

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