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The Dispatch: The Official Arsenal News Update

The Dispatch: The Official Arsenal News Update

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Get breaking news and insider views straight from the heart of the club. Join Frimmy and Josh every week as they bring you everything you need to know about that week in Arsenal FC. As the club's official podcast, we bring you the news before it breaks, along with insight you won't find anywhere else. Whether we're at Emirates Stadium, on the road, broadcasting from Sobha Realty Training Centre or exploring Hale End, we get our microphones into the corners of the club only we can reach. Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and watch the full video version at www.arsenal.com and our official app.Arsenal FC Football (Soccer) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Martin Ødegaard Joins the Dispatch: New Year, New Signings & Huge Games Ahead
    Jan 8 2026
    We’re kicking off 2026 with a packed episode of The Dispatch. Frimmy and Josh are back to break down the run of festive fixtures and look ahead to two huge matches: tonight’s Premier League clash with Liverpool and our third-round tie FA Cup against Portsmouth. You’ll hear from Mikel Arteta on Leandro Trossard, plus an exclusive Captain’s Call from Martin Ødegaard ahead of a crucial run of games. And that’s not all, the whole gang are here, with Gian and Emma giving you the inside info on club happenings - including signing day for new Arsenal Women recruit Smilla Holmberg. If you’ve been wondering how Arsenal are shaping up for the new year, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 2025 Review: Silverware celebrations, deadline day signings and how Thierry Henry saved Christmas!
    Dec 30 2025
    In a Dispatch audio exclusive, Josh James is joined by stand-in co-host and friend of the podcast Emma Holbrook to look back on a memorable 2025 across both the men’s and women’s teams. Josh and Emma dive into their stats spreadsheets to pick out the standout moments from the calendar year. From Real Madrid ties for both sides in the Champions League, to the women’s incredible celebrations in Europe and their crowning as Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or, there was no shortage of highlights to choose from. We also go behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories of the year, including the signing of Eberechi Eze and Ian Wright’s interview with him, deadline day arrival Chloe Kelly, Gyokeres joining while on tour in Singapore, and Olivia Smith becoming a record signing for the women’s team as Declan Rice stepped in to conduct her first interview. There is also time for Josh to explain how Thierry Henry saved Christmas, plus a look ahead to the women’s involvement in the first ever FIFA Champions Cup in 2026. For more Arsenal news and the full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Freddie Hudson on Arsenal in the Community - Podcast exclusive extended interview
    Dec 23 2025
    In a Dispatch audio exclusive, we hear an extended interview with Arsenal’s Director of Community Freddie Hudson about the work of Arsenal in the Community and the value it delivers. You will have a heard a bit from Freddie in last week’s episode but that barely scratched the surface on Feddie’s 37 years at the club and the number of projects he has overseen during his time here. Freddie sat down with Frim and Josh to discuss the crucial work they undertake in north London and further afield, what the future of Arsenal in he Community looks like, and how it felt to receive his MBE from the Prince of Wales. For more on Arsenal in the Community, the latest Gunners news and a full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
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