We’re back in the Emirates Stadium studio for another packed edition of The Dispatch. It’s a slightly different line‑up this week, with Josh James joined by Gianluca Freschi, as Frimmy is off capturing content for future episodes!

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We’re back in the Emirates Stadium studio for another packed edition of The Dispatch, with Frimmy and Josh James reunited after Josh’s brief spell on the sidelines.

There’s plenty for the guys to get into starting with Sunday’s game vs Manchester United , the bigger‑picture perspective from Mikel Arteta, and Bukayo Saka’s measured post‑match reflections.

With a Champions League clash against Kairat looming, Josh breaks down the possibility of making it eight wins from eight, plus another remarkable European stat for the club.

Emma Holbrook returns to dive into a historic win for Arsenal Women at Stamford Bridge, their first there since 2018, with Beth Mead marking her nine‑year anniversary in style. Emma also previews the first‑ever FIFA Champions Cup, explaining the new global competition, the semi‑final against AS FAR, and what it would mean to potentially lift a world title at Emirates Stadium.

We also hear exclusive insight from Leah Williamson, who reflects on her Champions League triumph, managing injury setbacks, and the mental resilience that has defined her journey.

And the Captain Martin Ødegaard talks chasing the perfect Champions League group stage, loan advice for Ethan Nwaneri, and the fiercely competitive board‑game culture inside the squad.

If you’re heading to the game, don’t forget to grab your matchday programme with its special edition cover!

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We’re back in our Emirates Stadium studio for the latest Dispatch and it’s another jam-packed show.

With Josh James out sick, Frim is joined by regular presence Emma Holbrook for this week’s edition. First on the agenda is a preview of Sunday’s Premier League fixture vs Manchester United, with our hosts reminiscing on some of their favourite clashes from over the years.

We then welcome Arsenal Women shooter and editor Len Pentony who drops in to discuss Only In The Land, our new four-part documentary detailing last season’s historic Champions League campaign. Len shares insight and nuggets from the filming process - from experiencing Renee’s inspiring team talks up close to sharing the euphoria with our players upon the final whistle in Lisbon.

There’s also time for a discussion on Premier League Save of the Month winner David Raya, with Mikel Merino sharing some exclusive insight on what makes him such a brilliant goalkeeper.

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In a Dispatch podcast exclusive, Frimmy and Josh James sit down with Arsenal Women Manager Renée Slegers following the signing of her new contract, followed by the club’s first ever Women’s Technical Director, Jodie Taylor.

Renée reflects on her unique journey with Arsenal, from arriving at the club as a teenager to returning years later as manager, and explains why the club has always felt like home. She also looks back on last season’s Champions League triumph, the celebrations in Lisbon, and the challenge of keeping standards high as Arsenal compete on multiple fronts this season.

The conversation then turns to Jodie Taylor, who outlines her new role as Technical Director and what it means for the future structure of Arsenal Women. Jodie discusses bridging football and strategy, working closely with Renée, and how her playing career across different countries has shaped her approach behind the scenes.

For more on Arsenal Women, the latest Gunners news and the full video version of this podcast, head to Arsenal.com.

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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.

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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

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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

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What is Arsenal in the community and what work does it do? This week’s episode of The Dispatch sees us sitting down with Arsenal’s Director of Community Freddie Hudson for an exclusive conversation about the work of his team and the values that drive it.

Over the course of an in-depth discussion, Freddie speaks to Frim and Josh about his 37 years at the club and how the work of Arsenal in the Community impacts supporters in north London and around the world. We also hear from Myles Lewis-Skelly, who looks back fondly on the time he spent doing work experience with the community team.

The conversation followed Saturday’s Premier League fixture vs Wolves, that saw us celebrate 40 years of Arsenal in the Community with a number of different activities in the Hub and at Emirates Stadium.

Elsewhere in the episode, we preview Chloe Kelly’s nomination for BBC Sports Personality of the Year ahead of Thursday night’s ceremony and point to Michelle Agyemang and Mariona Caldentey’s nomination for Young Sports Personality of the Year and World Sport Star respectively.

Friend of the show Per Mertesacker also features, speaking to Josh about the philosophy and principles that define his leadership of our academy.

For more on Arsenal in the Community, the latest Gunners news and a full video version of this podcast head to Arsenal.com

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his week, The Dispatch is taking you somewhere you may never have been before… behind the scenes at Sobha Realty Training Centre.

Josh and Frimmy head to our training ground to give you a rare glimpse into what goes on during a club media day - chatting to players, uncovering a few training-ground secrets, and exploring the spots where mics and cameras usually aren’t allowed.

You’ll hear from Ethan Nwaneri on his unusual Christmas traditions, David Raya on staying focused, and Gabriel Jesus on his return to first-team action.

Plus, our hosts break down the signing of Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero and look ahead to the Champions League trip to Bruges.

You can find the latest Arsenal news, and watch the full video version of this podcast over at Arsenal.com.

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It’s been a huge week for Arsenal, and Frimmy and Josh are back on The Dispatch to take us behind the scenes at the club.

With three massive games against Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham now behind them, the boys reflect on the visit to Stamford Bridge whilst looking ahead to Wednesday’s home clash versus Brentford. We also hear from captain Martin Ødegaard, who shares his thoughts with Josh on those matches and what it feels like to return to action after injury.

There’s plenty to celebrate too, as Arsenal scooped “The Double” at the Football Supporters’ Awards, with Alessia Russo and Declan Rice both picking up Player of the Year honours. You’ll hear exclusively from both winners on the podcast.

Emma Holbrook also joins to discuss Arsenal Women’s return this weekend versus Liverpool, as well as giving the inside scoop at the club.

For the latest Arsenal news and to watch the full video version of this show head to Arsenal.com

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