THE ARSENAL OPINION - BY LE GROVE
An Arsenal opinion podcast. Recorded live, never edited. Hosts Pedro, Matt, and Johnny Cochrane bring you LIVE On The Whistle match analysis, transfer speculation, strategic insight, and all things Arsenal. Get bonus content on Patreon
Episodes
May 2, 2025 • 62 mins
Arsenal are licking wounds after a 1-0 home loss to PSG, and Pedro’s back with Jacob Hawley to sift through the Champions League aftermath.
They dive deep into the Odegaard discourse: is the criticism fair or is the captain just carrying more than we know? There's talk of midfield rotations, the brutal learning curve of Champions League knockout football, and whether the atmosphere hype is helping or hurting.
They reflect on the ...
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April 30, 2025 • 33 mins
The actual On The Whistle can be found as part of our members colleciton, but Johnny dropped a special bonus episode last night that we wanted to share.
Take a listen and let us know what you think!
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April 28, 2025 • 77 mins
Surprise, my friends! We’re hitting you with a bonus Before the Whistle pod to get the adrenaline pumping ahead of Arsenal’s MASSIVE Champions League semi-final against PSG. Matt and Johnny are in the house, cooking up the hot takes:
🔥 Why Tuesday could set Arsenal on the path to legendary status
🔥 The Arsenal Women pulling off a sensational comeback against Lyon
🔥 PSG's recent wobbles — are they there for the taking?
🔥 S...
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April 27, 2025 • 58 mins
It’s a therapy session EARLY BIRD podcast (released to YOU 48 hrs later) for the ages as Pedro is joined by Jacob Hawley and Matt Kandela to unpack all the Arsenal chaos this week.
🔥 Hottest of takes on:
PSG expectations: Are Arsenal fans getting too giddy?
League form nosediving… does it even matter?
Kiwior Redemption Arc™️ — real or illusion?
🎭 TIFO-GATE explodes as Arsenal reject Ashburton Army’s design and opt for a corp...
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April 25, 2025 • 72 mins
Johnny and Jacob get on the podcast to make some beautiful content about the Palace game.
Jacob had many beers, Johnny had many opinions, please enjoy responsibly.
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April 18, 2025 • 63 mins
The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is BACK for a Friday therapy session — hangovers have faded, but the Real Madrid euphoria still lingers. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley gather for a reflective and spicy chat about what this moment really means.
They dive deep into:
🧠 The emotional toll of the Champions League journey and why it’s about more than silverware
👀 Declan Rice becoming a global icon
🔁 The Partey/Jorginho conundrum:...
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April 15, 2025 • 36 mins
Pedro and Matt jump on the mics for a spicy Power 30 as Arsenal prepare for the biggest night in a generation. It's Champions League Eve, and the nerves are setting in.
🎙️ On this episode:
Rashford, Asensio… and missed January opportunities
Villa vs PSG madness and the art of glorious failure
Dortmund shock Barcelona — what it tells us about the other side of the bracket
Madrid’s weird prep, shut roofs, and Mbappé losing the ...
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April 10, 2025 • 70 mins
Arsenal fans needed a therapy session after that Champions League performance—and we delivered. Pete, Matt Kandela, and Jacob Hawley break down a historic night under the lights at the Emirates that saw Declan Rice rocket into Champions League folklore.
🎙️ In this emotionally-charged episode:
💥 The hottest of hot takes: Can Arsenal win the whole thing?
🧠 The psychological power of iconic goals—did Rice unlock a new era?
🧤 Ray...
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April 9, 2025 • 45 mins
🎙️ "Have you seen us? We're a real problem for everyone."
This wasn’t just a win—it was a beatdown. Arsenal humbled Europe’s most storied club with a thunderous 3-0 at the Emirates, and Johnny couldn’t let this one slide behind a paywall.
🔥 Declan Rice goes full Roy of the Rovers
💫 Myles Lewis-Skelly channels his inner superhero
🚫 Vinicius and Mbappé shut down
🎯 Mikel Moreno does striker things
🎧 And Mikel Arteta? A tactical ...
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April 7, 2025 • 58 mins
When the gravitas of the game is this big, the AOP crew doesn't sit it out. We're back for a borderline EMERGENCY POD ahead of Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Expect spice, speculation, and a whole lot of belief.
🔥 Hottest of takes — who’s more dangerous: Vinicius or Bellingham?
🔍 Tactical insight on Madrid's vulnerabilities
🧠 What Ancelotti gets right… and what he doesn’t
💥 Bukayo Saka: primed to take over ...
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April 7, 2025 • 72 mins
Deep discussion on a very weird afternoon for Arsenal:
We did enough to win... but an awful Darren England performance stole 3 points from us.
Topics:
MLS, is he getting picked on?
Trossard scores, was it enough?
Quiet Ethan run out, how do we feel?
Ben White looked cook - can he deal with Madrid?
Kiwior... is he ready?
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April 3, 2025 • 60 mins
Kiwior panic, Nico Williams hype, and the Isak dream that won’t die
💥 Real Madrid preview
🔥 Declan Rice at centre back?
🧠 Tactical hot takes & injury meltdowns
🎯 Nico Williams vs. Martinelli
😩 RIP Alexander Isak... or maybe not?
Pete, Matt, and Jacob assemble for a Thursday therapy session, navigating the post-Gabriel hamstring world, debating the ever-mounting injury list, and dreaming of wild tactical tweaks to survive Madri...
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April 3, 2025 • 70 mins
Pedro and Johnny get under the skin of a very decent, if not a little bland, three points at the Emirates.
We cover a new Ethan song, Merinooooooo, Saka the King, and we talk about THAT injury.
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April 1, 2025 • 35 mins
We're shaking things up on The Late Night Shift with a brand-new format: The Power 30 – one topic, 30 minutes, full throttle.
This week, we go deep on Andrea Berta, Arsenal's new sporting director. Is he the game-changer we’ve been waiting for, or a high-risk gamble that threatens the progress made under Arteta’s reign?
🔥 In this episode:
Why Jason Ayto’s future matters more than you think
Reading between the lines of *that* Ath...
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March 27, 2025 • 52 mins
🎙️ The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with Matt & Pedro bringing the 🔥 as they hold the fort during the break.
🍿 Topics on today’s show:
Jacobless podcasting: Is the fame getting to his head? Is this our Aubameyang moment?
Myles Lewis-Skelly mania: England debutant, Arsenal’s new diamond. What a player. What a future.
Max Dowman hype train: 15 years old. Already haunting Chelsea legends. John Terry's nightmare is our dre...
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March 23, 2025 • 56 mins
Myles Lewis-Skelly takes over Europe, Saka sets sights on Madrid, and Arsenal hit 143k subs!
🎙️ Featuring: @iJohnnyCochrane & @LeGrove
The international break is usually the graveyard shift for football chat… but not this week. We’ve got unexpected debuts, tactical fireworks, and a new England darling to fawn over. Pete and Johnny crack into a surprisingly juicy pod with a mix of hot takes, serious chat, and a massive shout to the...
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March 20, 2025 • 61 mins
🎙️ The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with Matt Kandela, Jacob Hawley, and Pete diving into an international break full of drama, transfer gossip, and what could have been in the title race.
🔴 Key Topics:
🔥 Vibe Check – The mood after recent Arsenal performances and what’s next.
🎯 Isak to Arsenal? – Are we finally getting our marquee striker? Why Newcastle might be forced to sell and why Isak is the perfect fit for Arteta’...
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March 19, 2025 • 64 mins
This episode is one of our international break specials where Matt and I settle in for a High T(ESTOSTERONE) Tuesday and tackle the biggest questions from our members! We discuss:
🔥 Big Gabriel’s future – Is Saudi sniffing around again? Would Arsenal actually sell him?
🔥 Midfield shakeup – If Zubimendi arrives, do we need more creativity?
🔥 Nico Williams vs. Martinelli – Why do we think Nico will thrive at Arsenal when Martinell...
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March 13, 2025 • 68 mins
The Arsenal Opinion Podcast is back with your weekly dose of Therapy 🧠
🔴 Arsenal smash PSV 9-3 to set up a huge Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid.
⚖️ Is it the perfect stylistic matchup for Arteta’s side?
🧐 Can Arsenal’s elite defense hold firm against Madrid’s attacking firepower?
💭 What’s the best XI to take on Vinicius Jr. & co.?
🔥 Saka at False 9? Martinelli central? Who makes the cut for the biggest game o...
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March 6, 2025 • 69 mins
Good morning, AOP listeners! It’s time for your weekly dose of Arsenal therapy, and this one comes with a side of Champions League hopium! We’re joined by Pedro, Jacob Hawley and Matt Kandela, and we’re breaking down all the latest from North London, including Arsenal’s 7-goal thrashing and what’s next in the UCL.
🔥 Key Topics This Episode:
⚽ Champions League Madness – Can we actually go all the way? Or is this a glorious fever d...
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