Gunners & Blues

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean walk through Chelsea's 3 - 1 win over Southampton. Andrew waxes poetic about Timo Werner and his impact in the squad, the Cobham boys making a difference, and about how frustrating Mike Dean is. The hosts talk Tuchel's tactical decisions and what being at the top of the league right now means. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's scoreless draw at Brighton. The hosts share their views on the highs and lows, shining the spotlight on some poor performances at fullback and in the midfield. Sean talks about the adversity of a young team and foreign players dealing with English weather. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk continued Chelsea misfortune after their narrow loss in Champions League group stages to Juventus. From problems in team selection to listless performances, the hosts pick apart Tuchel's Turin dilemma. The hosts also dive into frustration around the Chelsea fanbase's toxicity (which spawns an additional talk about fanbase toxicity in general). They then preview the upcoming Southampton match and what things could look like after the international break for this Chelsea side. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean delve into Arsenal's upcoming fixture against Brighton and the hope of a continued win streak. Before the match preview, the hosts talk Saka and Ramsdale making the England squad (and Southgate's comments on ESR), Arteta possibly getting Manager of the Month, and some interesting possibilities that the Xhaka injury might result in. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean talk through childhood movies that they feel every kid should watch growing up. For Andrew, it's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. For Sean, it's Shrek. Each host speaks about why these movies are so impactful in today's culture and why they're must-watches for the youth of today. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean walk through Chelsea's unfortunate 1 - 0 defeat to Manchester City. Andrew complains about the attitude of the squad and playing not to lose and highlights the problems of the Jorginho/Kante/Kovacic midfield. Talk then shifts to some of the upcoming matches and looking at schedule difficulty and the Rudiger situation. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's 3 - 1 romp over Spurs, who get battered everywhere they go. Talk centers around standout performances by ESR and Saka, the passing impact of Partey and Ramsdale, and another excellent performance by our back four. From there, the hosts look at Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and predict points. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean jump into talking about their connections to American football, from growing up around the sport, concerns about CTE/brain injury, and their respective sports fandoms. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean walk through Chelsea's 3 - 0 win over Spurs in North London. Halftime tactical changes, attacking form issues, and (finally) seeing Lukaku and Werner at the same time. Finally, we close the episode with some midweek thoughts for the Blues' matchup against Villa. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into Arsenal's 1 - 0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, with the conversation focused around the lack of gumption in the final third and the defensive performance by our preferred back four. Talk then shifts to Bukayo Saka and what has become a series of poor performances. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into their experiences with culture shock, centered around their experiences in rural Tennessee and Oklahoma, from dealing with educational gaps, cultural integration, and wealth disparities. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Chelsea's win over Aston Villa. The hosts talk about the state of the top of the table before talking through the individual Chelsea performances in the win against Villa, highlighting outstanding showings from Kovacic, Lukaku, and Silva and the rather disappointing but understandable debut of Saul. After the break, Andrew dives into the Ben Chilwell saga, talking through Tuchel's statements, Chilwell's lack of playtime, and how the Euros impacted the young Englishman. The episode closes off with a preview of the Champions League match against Zenit St. Petersburg. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Arsenal's first three points of the season - a 1 - 0 win over Norwich City at the Emirates. The hosts talk through some surprises, including the insertion of Takehiro Tomiyasu right into the lineup after his arrival, Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the midfield, and the dropping of Bernd Leno from the lineup in favor of Aaron Ramsdale. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Chelsea's upcoming fixture against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Andrew talks through his expected line-up and what the Blues might hope to implement without a few key personnel due to injury or otherwise. The hosts are divided on the expected outcome once again. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal hosting fellow basement-dweller Norwich City in Saturday's match at the Emirates. Sean outlines his thoughts on a possible line-up against the Canaries and talks through what he hopes is the start of a redemption tour for Arteta as the Gunners try to right themselves in the league. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into music, talking about bands that shaped their childhood, their thoughts on various genres, and how music has evolved from the 90's until now. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com. 

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, Andrew talks through his thoughts on the summer transfer window for Chelsea, outlining impressions from the Blues' signings, takeaways from the way the deals went down, and what to expect from them during the season. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, Sean talks through his thoughts on the summer transfer window for Arsenal, outlining impressions from early window signings, the possible impacts of late window signings, the outgoings, and the deals that didn't quite happen. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean talk about their very varied opinions on the superhero movie genre, from overexposure, tonal differences between eras, ungrounded characters, bullying, and just how terrible Joss Whedon is. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Chelsea's 1 -1 draw with Liverpool, highlighting individual performances, frustrations at refereeing, and how Tuchel out-managed Klopp. After the break, the hosts dive even further into Anthony Taylor and his history of bias. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's humiliating 5 - 0 loss to Manchester City. The hosts focus less on the game and more on the overarching themes, including defensive liabilities, weaknesses at right back, and the dire state of the midfield before transitioning into talk about Arteta and where he's let the club down the most. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this Chelsea-centric episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Chelsea's transfer moves, talking Zouma's move to West Ham, thoughts in Kounde and the deal Sevilla gave the club, and a few other incomings/outgoings (including thoughts on whether or not United successfully jockey for position in nabbing Declan Rice next season). After the transfer talk, the hosts go into the upcoming trip to Anfield and what could be a very contentious match. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this Arsenal-focused episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk the 6 - 0 win for Arsenal over West Brom in the 2nd round of the EFL Cup, highlighting Auba's hat-trick and the play of the two newest Gunners and what this could mean for the club going forward. Sprinkled in is a little transfer thoughts around the outgoing of Willian and Torreira and a match preview for this weekend's monumental challenge against Man City. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into the varied subject of hobbies and interests. Sean talks about his board game collection and how it's influenced his life and Andrew delves into amateur psychology and how that's shaped his interactions with others. The hosts talk about how insulated communities in this day and age have created weird dynamics and share their personal experiences. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this double episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Chelsea's 2 - 0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates, highlighting individual performances (both good and bad), lineup decisions, and Arteta's tactical struggles. After the break, the hosts talk more Arteta and where his failures lie. Is Sean #ArtetaOut? Find out on this episode. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's chances against Chelsea this weekend after diving into the transfer news surrounding Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale. After that, they continue their Premier League predictions with spots 6 - 10. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues: Midweek Madness, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into a heavy subject - trauma. Trigger warnings aplenty here - listen cautiously. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean discuss Chelsea's opening throttling of Crystal Palace, highlighting individual performances, thoughts on tactics and formation, and maybe a little Arsenal hate thrown in. They also continue their Premier League predictions with #11 - #15. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's opening loss 2 - 0 to Brentford, from player performances (highlights and lowlights), tactical frustrations, and what it might take for the organization to change their tune on Arteta. The hosts also start their Premier League prediction countdown with #16 - #20. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Chelsea's Super Cup win over Villareal, the incoming arrival of Romelu Lukaku, and the Blues' season start hosting Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The hosts talk about key player performances and the Kepa substitution in the Super Cup, run down starting lineup expectations against Palace, and when we can expect to see Lukaku on the pitch (hint - it'll likely be against Sean's club), as well as what kind of impact the Inter Milan star might make in the lineup. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's opener against Brentford and the latest in the attacking midfielder transfer saga. Sean runs down all the reasons why he thinks the Gunners will open up with three against Brentford, but Andrew feels a draw is more likely in the cards. Who will be right? The hosts also talk about the most recent development regarding Real Madrid and Martin Ødegaard and whether that means anything substantial, including their thoughts on whether he is the right player for the Gunners. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Chelsea's summer, from scoring Lukaku from Inter, possible midfield targets, summer friendly results, and a preview of the Super Cup against Villareal. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal's rather uneventful summer, from poor results in friendlies, transfers in and out, possible targets and thoughts, and more. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean welcome you back to Gunners & Blues for another exciting season. The hosts don't quite jump into the club talk yet (though we broach it a time or two) - instead we catch up with what the hosts have been up to this summer. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

Get ready for Gunners & Blues' second season debuting August 9th on all of your favorite podcast platforms everywhere. 

On the second part of the season one finale of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean give out the '20 - 21 Gunners & Blues Awards', four player and four team awards for Arsenal and Chelsea players and moments that stood out to them. Tune in to hear who had the most disappointing performance, who the breakout player of the year was, what the most uplifting moment in the hosts' seasons was, and who won best goal, amongst others. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On the finale episode of Gunners & Blues Season 1, hosts Andrew and Sean talk Chelsea's big Champions League final win over Manchester City. The hosts delve into everything pertaining to the 1 - 0 win for the Blues, from formation and personnel decisions, individual performances, highlights, moments of tension and change in play, and what this means for Chelsea in 2021 - 2022. Listen to Part 2 to hear about our Gunners & Blues awards and our plans for the offseason and the second season of the show. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk the Europa League final win for Emery's Villareal - what went wrong for United and how the boys from Manchester got Good Ebening'd. After predicting who they think will win the final promotion spot to the Premier League next season, they dive into the Champions League final, discussing the keys to victory for both Manchester City and Chelsea, from players, tactics, lineups, and more. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this double-episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into matchday 38 and the conclusion of the 2020 - 2021 Premier League season, talking thoughts on almost all of the matches and clubs that impacted the final table the most. After the break, the hosts give out grades to all of the big transfers into their club during the season (both summer and winter transfers) and how impactful they were throughout the year.  Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean walk us through match day 37 victories for both of their clubs. First, Andrew talks about the Blues' 2 - 1 revenge win over Leicester, from Timo Werner's heroics (and hate), poor officiating, and the scrap at the end. On the Arsenal side of it, Sean dives into the 3 - 1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, highlighting the performances of our #10s, the ridiculous non-red on Benteke, and the return of the Holding Chamber. After the break, the hosts talk match day 38 previews, from expected lineups, results, and how the table might shake out to close out the season. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean dive into the FA Cup final, a 1 - 0 win for Leicester over Chelsea. In a lengthy and very Blues-centric first half of the episode, the hosts talk about what went right and what went wrong for Chelsea, from discussions on lineup, tactics, and the frustrations of VAR inconsistency. The talk then shifts to the Chelsea attacking front and why goals have been at such a premium in this Tuchel system, with the hosts differing on what the correct solution might be (with Andrew wanting to strengthen the attacking midfield and Sean feeling like an upgrade to Giroud to get some better hold-up play might help). After the break, they preview match day 37 - a rematch of the FA Cup final against Leicester at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea and a trip to Selhurst Park for Arsenal. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, (or Gunners & Gunners this week), hosts Andrew and Sean talk Arsenal doing the double over Chelsea with a 1 - 0 result at Stamford Bridge. The hosts deep-dive into the match, talking tactics, personnel, calls and non-calls, and where the managers went right and where they went wrong. Andrew talks frustration with the performances of Jorginho and Chilwell, how the defensive dynamic changes without Rudiger and Christensen in the lineup, and the frustration of some non-calls Chelsea's way. Sean delves into Arteta's player selection, why Saka at RWB proved his point from earlier about why we didn't see more of Saka at LB, and why he prefers ESR to Odegaard long-term. After the break, the hosts talk the FA Cup final, David Luiz' departure, and plans for the podcast for the remainder of the month. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk matchday 35 victories for both of their clubs. Andrew talks the Blues' 2 - 1 win over Manchester City on the road (all but securing top 4), with highlights on some tactical decision-making, a terrible panenka, and just how much Anthony Taylor hates Chelsea. On the Arsenal side, Sean talks the 3 - 1 win over West Brom, with some excellent moments (ESR and Willian's first league goals with the club) but a focus on the inclusion of Martinelli at CF and Saka at LB and why that might not have been done sooner. After the break, the hosts preview hate week - it's Arsenal vs Chelsea, this time at Stamford Bridge. Do the hosts think the Gunners have a chance at the double or will the strong form of Chelsea under Tuchel be the difference-maker? Surprise surprise, the hosts disagree. After the preview, the hosts talk about the Gunners & Blues End of the Year Awards and the plans for the off-season. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for their respective clubs - Chelsea's berth in the Champions League finals and Arsenal's Europa League exit. First, the hosts break down just what went wrong for the Gunners on Thursday, from formation choices, player performances, untimely substitutions, and baffling tactics. Is Sean now on the #ArtetaOut train? After, Andrew brings some much needed elation to the episode as the hosts talk Chelsea's 2 - 0 win over Real Madrid and thoughts over the two-legged tie where the Blues shut down just about everything that Real wanted to do, highlighting performances by Kante, Mendy, and the young English core. After the break, the hosts talk the weekend's matches - a Champions League final preview against Manchester City for Chelsea and Arsenal hosting soon-to-be-relegated West Brom. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, host Andrew takes his second solo run, breaking down the weekend's events and forecasting some European fixtures due to Sean's ass getting kicked by his second COVID vaccine. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean talk match day 33 with a hint of familiarity considering recent form - a win for the Blues and a loss for the Gunners. First on the docket is Friday's poor result for Arsenal. The hosts hone in on goalkeeper mistakes, VAR nonsense, post-game speeches, and maybe a little unexpected Fleetwood Mac. Next up is Saturday's 6-pointer for Chelsea, with the spotlight on Timo Werner, Azpi's limitations, stifling West Ham, and a rare Tammy sighting. Before the break, the hosts talk Premier League punishment for the big six involved in the ESL - Andrew's a fan of a European financial hit that sees money going to the FA to be doled out to the lower leagues whereas Sean wants to see a potential transfer ban and roster limitations with a stricter homegrown requirement for offending sides. After the break, it's all about Europe, with previews for the Blues' Champions League trip to Spain to take on Real Madrid and the Gunners' similar Spanish trip to take on Villarreal in the Europa League semis. To close it off, the hosts talk about the Premier League Hall of Fame inductees and predict who they think might get in. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean delve into the fallout of the European Super League's prompt and necessary demise. The hosts first talk match previews - Arsenal hosting Everton on Friday and Chelsea traveling London Stadium to face off against the Hammers, with the hosts predicting varying fortunes for each club. After the break, a freeform talk about what could possibly fix European football to prevent this ESL proposal from seeing the light of day again, debating the merit of some off-the-wall ideas - from salary caps and tiering to potential changes in Champions League qualifiers. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this special bonus episode of Gunners & Blues, host Andrew takes a solo run in breaking down the events of the European Super League proposal failure, talking fan influence, the potential ousting of owners, and what this means for European football going forward. Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.

On this episode of Gunners & Blues, hosts Andrew and Sean break down how they feel about their clubs' involvement in the new proposed European Super League. Nobody is happy and the hosts make their thoughts known about how disgusting and revolting they find the entire ordeal, breaking down why this league should be supported by absolutely no one. They also talk football a bit, but after this announcement, does any of it really matter? Gunners & Blues’ theme music by particle dogs. Check them out at particledogs.bandcamp.com.