<![CDATA[Gunpowder Banter]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 09:53:31 GMTThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:29:07 GMT60Gunpowder BanterAll about Arsenal FCepisodicGunpowder Bantergunpowderbanter@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Arsenal: 22 Years Later, "The Process" Completed - GUNPOWDER AND GLORY]]>The Champions Podcast celebrates the victory and discusses the Burnley game. They analyze the game and share their thoughts on the player of the season and the most improved player. The conversation covers topics such as the most improved player, the moment of the season, the pathway to the EPL win, the league difficulty, end of season reflections, and preparation for the Crystal Palace game. The discussion also includes reflections on the team's performance and the challenges faced throughout the season.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Celebrating the Champions Podcast
  • 23:54 Player of the Season and Most Improved Player
  • 29:42 League Difficulty and Opposition Improvement
  • 36:28 Preparation for Crystal Palace Game
]]>5fc43e48-8f87-437d-a44c-7a4ac86493d7Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:20 GMT<p>The Champions Podcast celebrates the victory and discusses the Burnley game. They analyze the game and share their thoughts on the player of the season and the most improved player. The conversation covers topics such as the most improved player, the moment of the season, the pathway to the EPL win, the league difficulty, end of season reflections, and preparation for the Crystal Palace game. The discussion also includes reflections on the team's performance and the challenges faced throughout the season.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Celebrating the Champions Podcast</li><li>23:54 Player of the Season and Most Improved Player</li><li>29:42 League Difficulty and Opposition Improvement</li><li>36:28 Preparation for Crystal Palace Game</li></ul>no00:40:30125Arsenal: 22 Years Later, "The Process" Completed - GUNPOWDER AND GLORYfull<![CDATA[Fulham at Home - Cottagers Caught Cold at the Emirates]]>The podcast episode features a lively discussion about the recent Arsenal vs. Fulham game, focusing on the lineup, player performances, and the team's approach to risk and control. The hosts express contrasting views on the role of players and the manager in the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of taking calculated risks. They also express optimism about the team's performance in upcoming games and the potential for success in the Champions League.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of Risk and Control in Team Performance
  • 27:29 Player Performance and Injury Concerns
  • 35:52 Predicting Lineups for Upcoming Matches
  • 42:43 Score Predictions for Matches and Discussion on Potential Departures
]]>cb8f43b4-39bd-468b-9d97-b735a48c0889Wed, 06 May 2026 20:25:29 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a lively discussion about the recent Arsenal vs. Fulham game, focusing on the lineup, player performances, and the team's approach to risk and control. The hosts express contrasting views on the role of players and the manager in the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of taking calculated risks. They also express optimism about the team's performance in upcoming games and the potential for success in the Champions League.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of Risk and Control in Team Performance</li><li>27:29 Player Performance and Injury Concerns</li><li>35:52 Predicting Lineups for Upcoming Matches</li><li>42:43 Score Predictions for Matches and Discussion on Potential Departures</li></ul>no00:45:40124Fulham at Home - Cottagers Caught Cold at the Emiratesfull<![CDATA[Away at Man City - Heartbreak at the Etihad for Arsenal]]>The conversation delves into post-game emotions, game analysis, missed opportunities, reflection on the season, lineup analysis, playing style, impact of Odegaard, assessment of player performance, evaluation of player contributions, and the quality of starting players. The discussion also covers hope and strategy for the future, tactical decisions, midfield dynamics, and transfer decisions. The conversation delves into the assessment of the striker's ability, performance in different leagues, striker acquisition and spending, ideal striker profile, assessment of potential strikers, team performance and predictions, and league-winning predictions.

Takeaways

  • Post-game emotions and reflections are influenced by missed opportunities and player performance.
  • Managerial decisions and lineup analysis play a crucial role in shaping the team's playing style and tactical decisions.
  • Assessment of player contributions and evaluation of starting players impact team dynamics and future strategies. Assessment of a striker's ability involves consideration of style of play and competence of defenders.
  • Striker acquisition and spending play a crucial role in team performance and success.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Post-Game Emotions
  • 08:27 Lineup Analysis and Player Evaluation
  • 14:50 Impact of Odegaard and Midfield Dynamics
  • 20:39 Evaluation of Player Contributions and Team Dynamics
  • 26:16 Striker Acquisition and Spending
  • 31:49 Team Performance and Predictions
]]>f021feb7-2216-4158-969f-39d479b8d485Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:20:03 GMT<p>The conversation delves into post-game emotions, game analysis, missed opportunities, reflection on the season, lineup analysis, playing style, impact of Odegaard, assessment of player performance, evaluation of player contributions, and the quality of starting players. The discussion also covers hope and strategy for the future, tactical decisions, midfield dynamics, and transfer decisions. The conversation delves into the assessment of the striker's ability, performance in different leagues, striker acquisition and spending, ideal striker profile, assessment of potential strikers, team performance and predictions, and league-winning predictions. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Post-game emotions and reflections are influenced by missed opportunities and player performance.</li><li>Managerial decisions and lineup analysis play a crucial role in shaping the team's playing style and tactical decisions.</li><li>Assessment of player contributions and evaluation of starting players impact team dynamics and future strategies. Assessment of a striker's ability involves consideration of style of play and competence of defenders.</li><li>Striker acquisition and spending play a crucial role in team performance and success.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Post-Game Emotions</li><li>08:27 Lineup Analysis and Player Evaluation</li><li>14:50 Impact of Odegaard and Midfield Dynamics</li><li>20:39 Evaluation of Player Contributions and Team Dynamics</li><li>26:16 Striker Acquisition and Spending</li><li>31:49 Team Performance and Predictions</li></ul>yes00:36:33123Away at Man City - Heartbreak at the Etihad for Arsenalfull<![CDATA[Sporting at Home - Clean Sheet Merchants Strike Again]]>The conversation begins with excitement for Arsenal's progress and anticipation for the next round. It then transitions to expectations for player performance and an assessment of the game performance. The discussion shifts to Arteta's coaching style, player rotation, and tactical adaptation. Finally, the impact of player profile on team performance is explored. The conversation delves into the impact of injuries on player rotations, the assessment of team performance, predictions for the upcoming game, and reflections on the team's future. The hosts also engage with the audience and provide closing remarks.

Takeaways

  • Assessment of player performance is crucial for understanding team dynamics.
  • Arteta's coaching style and tactical decisions are subject to analysis and critique. Injuries have forced player rotations and impacted team performance
  • The upcoming game holds significant importance for the team's season
  • Speculation about the manager's future and the team's potential

Chapters

  • 00:00 Excitement for Arsenal's Progress
  • 07:59 Discussion on Arteta's Coaching Style
  • 14:09 Player Rotation and Tactical Adaptation
  • 18:56 Impact of Player Profile on Team Performance
  • 24:15 Importance of Upcoming Game
  • 32:00 Future of the Team and Manager
  • 37:42 Closing Remarks and Audience Engagement
]]>d060017f-cba1-4936-b132-72664d645f7eFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:08:42 GMT<p>The conversation begins with excitement for Arsenal's progress and anticipation for the next round. It then transitions to expectations for player performance and an assessment of the game performance. The discussion shifts to Arteta's coaching style, player rotation, and tactical adaptation. Finally, the impact of player profile on team performance is explored. The conversation delves into the impact of injuries on player rotations, the assessment of team performance, predictions for the upcoming game, and reflections on the team's future. The hosts also engage with the audience and provide closing remarks.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Assessment of player performance is crucial for understanding team dynamics.</li><li>Arteta's coaching style and tactical decisions are subject to analysis and critique. Injuries have forced player rotations and impacted team performance</li><li>The upcoming game holds significant importance for the team's season</li><li>Speculation about the manager's future and the team's potential</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Excitement for Arsenal's Progress</li><li>07:59 Discussion on Arteta's Coaching Style</li><li>14:09 Player Rotation and Tactical Adaptation</li><li>18:56 Impact of Player Profile on Team Performance</li><li>24:15 Importance of Upcoming Game</li><li>32:00 Future of the Team and Manager</li><li>37:42 Closing Remarks and Audience Engagement</li></ul>yes00:38:27122Sporting at Home - Clean Sheet Merchants Strike Againfull<![CDATA[The UNBEARABLES: The Arsenal Machine Motors On to Victory In Lisbon]]>We discuss Arsenal's exit from the FA and EFL cups, our win at Sporting and where we go from here as a team.

]]>34fb3a21-bbec-45ac-91a4-cd3c6dfe0802Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:09:40 GMT<p>We discuss Arsenal's exit from the FA and EFL cups, our win at Sporting and where we go from here as a team.</p>no00:59:06121The UNBEARABLES: The Arsenal Machine Motors On to Victory In Lisbonfull<![CDATA[Away at Spurs - "Tottenhamed": Courtesy of Arsenal FC” ]]>Review of Arsenal's game away at Tottenham.

]]>c14cc522-b669-480d-b2cf-e55d7bb55762Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:31:56 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's game away at Tottenham. </p>no00:48:16120Away at Spurs - "Tottenhamed": Courtesy of Arsenal FC” full<![CDATA[Away at LEEDS - "Four-Gotten at Elland Road"]]>Review of Arsenal's game away at LEEDs.

]]>2bc584bc-5e0e-4c4d-9af9-8805799e91b3Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:41:23 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's game away at LEEDs.</p>yes00:41:08119Away at LEEDS - "Four-Gotten at Elland Road"full<![CDATA[Manchester United at Home - The Good, The Bad and the Zubi]]>A review of our home game against Manchester United in the Premier League

]]>e594b86b-c632-406f-89d4-0c5488fa10bdThu, 29 Jan 2026 05:08:13 GMT<p>A review of our home game against Manchester United in the Premier League</p>no01:08:38118Manchester United at Home - The Good, The Bad and the Zubifull<![CDATA[Forest Frustration, European Elation : The Tale of Two Arsenals- Away at Forest and Inter]]>A review of both our away games at Forest and Inter Milan.

]]>cec62295-d72f-4df9-a5b3-5fd6afe0a611Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:46:52 GMT<p>A review of both our away games at Forest and Inter Milan.</p>no01:02:46117Forest Frustration, European Elation : The Tale of Two Arsenals- Away at Forest and Interfull<![CDATA[Deflated but Not Defeated - Liverpool at Home... We Also Talk to a Man U Fan on the Show]]>Review of our game at Home to Liverpool.

Also joining us is Kenna, a life long Man U fan.

]]>3ebaf4a5-82e0-4469-98bf-13a73ade1677Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:47:13 GMT<p>Review of our game at Home to Liverpool.</p><p>Also joining us is Kenna, a life long Man U fan.</p>no01:02:21116Deflated but Not Defeated - Liverpool at Home... We Also Talk to a Man U Fan on the Showfull<![CDATA[Aston Villa at Home - No Rice No Problem]]>Unai Emery back at The Emirates. Review of our game at Home against Aston Villa.

]]>ea1660a1-464a-4a1d-ae6c-9ef7dd4cd5caMon, 05 Jan 2026 23:36:10 GMT<p>Unai Emery back at The Emirates. Review of our game at Home against Aston Villa.</p>no00:41:23115Aston Villa at Home - No Rice No Problemfull<![CDATA[Everton at Home - Gyokeres Spot On ]]>Everton hand a Christmas gift to Arsenal.

]]>b2f2af70-331d-4b17-a4bc-ae3edf7ea042Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:46:59 GMT<p>Everton hand a Christmas gift to Arsenal.</p>no01:01:14114Everton at Home - Gyokeres Spot On full<![CDATA[When 3 Points are Not Enough - Wolves at Home]]>Join us as we discuss our home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C

]]>be4a2803-7de1-486d-8bbb-d55c9bf89273Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:27:57 GMT<p>Join us as we discuss our home game against <b>Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C</b></p>no01:10:30113When 3 Points are Not Enough - Wolves at Homefull<![CDATA[Away at Aston Villa - Disappointed but Not Discouraged ]]>Arsenal's 18 game unbeaten streak ends at the hands of the Villains.

]]>d664cf1a-ad01-4963-b189-53c30922fa54Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:22:19 GMT<p>Arsenal's 18 game unbeaten streak ends at the hands of the Villains.</p>yes01:06:24112Away at Aston Villa - Disappointed but Not Discouraged full<![CDATA[EZE - The Stone that Rejected the Builder - Home for the North London Derby]]>Review of our game at home to the guys from down the street.

]]>4dd4c678-69f6-4bdf-98d6-4e4a3aada83cMon, 24 Nov 2025 20:01:26 GMT<p>Review of our game at home to the guys from down the street.</p><p></p><p></p>no01:06:08111EZE - The Stone that Rejected the Builder - Home for the North London Derbyfull<![CDATA[One Point, No Panic: Raya Clocks Back In From Vacation]]>Welcoming Wuz to the show to discuss Man City and review of our game away at Sunderland

]]>2ab61cfb-1826-4a2e-aab6-55ca9a686ddcTue, 11 Nov 2025 21:55:57 GMT<p>Welcoming Wuz to the show to discuss Man City and review of our game away at Sunderland</p>no01:10:11110One Point, No Panic: Raya Clocks Back In From Vacationfull<![CDATA[Premier League's First Remote Goalie - Arsenal at Burnley]]>Review of Arsenal's game away at Burnley.

]]>fdfbd4ce-f203-4ac8-a032-58c701c4d3c4Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:42:12 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's game away at Burnley.</p>no00:50:4919Premier League's First Remote Goalie - Arsenal at Burnleyfull<![CDATA[Its All Good in London - Crystal Palace at Home]]>Review of our home game to Crystal Palace.

]]>3b3181a4-712c-49b8-9944-3de182bbd684Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:01:44 GMT<p>Review of our home game to Crystal Palace.</p>no00:54:5518Its All Good in London - Crystal Palace at Homefull<![CDATA[Set Pieces in Our Arsenal - No Pun Intended - Fulham Away & Atletico at Home]]>Review of our game Away at Fulham and Champions League Home game.

]]>c202e114-6ac4-433d-b7f4-6309352f83c7Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:51:14 GMT<p>Review of our game Away at Fulham and Champions League Home game.</p>no00:59:1617Set Pieces in Our Arsenal - No Pun Intended - Fulham Away & Atletico at Homefull<![CDATA[Handbrakes Off!! Kinda? - Away at Newcastle United FC]]>Review of Arsenal's game at St James' Park

]]>d1376a47-06f6-43e1-b3db-0beb5d7443c1Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:39:43 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's game at St James' Park</p>no00:55:1016Handbrakes Off!! Kinda? - Away at Newcastle United FCfull<![CDATA[The Unholy Merino-Rice-Zubi Trinity : Man City at Home]]>A review of the game with Manchester City at The Emirates.

]]>90d9bbfe-1564-4688-9483-89118fe3ff09Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:18:31 GMT<p>A review of the game with Manchester City at The Emirates.</p>no00:56:1415The Unholy Merino-Rice-Zubi Trinity : Man City at Homefull<![CDATA["Zubi Zubi Two" - Arsenal Chop Down Forest at Home]]>Review of Arsenal's home game to Nottingham Forest FC

]]>c3598ee1-196c-4c47-a913-4fc32b27278fMon, 15 Sep 2025 04:33:19 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's home game to Nottingham Forest FC</p>no00:48:2014"Zubi Zubi Two" - Arsenal Chop Down Forest at Homefull<![CDATA[It's All About (FINE) Margins - Liverpool]]>Review of Arsenal's Away Game with Liverpool at Anfield.

]]>77fbd69b-f41e-43c3-951f-eba56db015c0Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:08:59 GMT<p>Review of Arsenal's Away Game with Liverpool at Anfield.</p>no00:45:5213It's All About (FINE) Margins - Liverpoolfull<![CDATA[Five Alive! Arsenal shows proof of life by putting 5 goals past Leeds.]]>Summary

In this episode of Gunpowder Banter, we analyze Arsenal's emphatic 5-0 victory over Leeds, discussing player performances, tactical insights, and the impact of injuries on the squad. We delve into the significance of new signings, the camaraderie among players, and the upcoming challenge against Liverpool. The conversation highlights the need for offensive contributions from key players like Rice and the importance of depth in the squad as they navigate the season ahead.

]]>c151ffa4-26ab-4a77-ad3a-cf0f80305a86Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:14:53 GMT<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of Gunpowder Banter, we analyze Arsenal's emphatic 5-0 victory over Leeds, discussing player performances, tactical insights, and the impact of injuries on the squad. We delve into the significance of new signings, the camaraderie among players, and the upcoming challenge against Liverpool. The conversation highlights the need for offensive contributions from key players like Rice and the importance of depth in the squad as they navigate the season ahead.</p><p></p>no00:57:2312Five Alive! Arsenal shows proof of life by putting 5 goals past Leeds.full<![CDATA[Calafiori-fication of Man U]]>Review of the opening game of the season at Old Trafford

]]>7065d0a9-f28e-4c58-ae91-33eb93c62a9fThu, 21 Aug 2025 05:42:46 GMT<p>Review of the opening game of the season at Old Trafford</p>yes00:54:3711Calafiori-fication of Man Ufull