One Two Podcast

On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert dig into the transitional nature of this Premier League season. As they break down a drab 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Man United, the pair realize that all of the "big" Premier League teams are going through transition, whether because of injuries, new managers, or squad overhaul. In the end, only Man City have everything together to make a title run and Champions League push. However, Albert reminds Michael that Man City could just go and buy up even more talent this summer, scaring the league again. When talking about Spurs, neither of the pair understand why Bale isn't playing more when his class is so evident. 

On the Arsenal segment, a rotational victory over Leicester gives the pair a real surprise, as they realize they are now so used to Arsenal's struggles that any positive thing surprises them. They talk about Lacazette's future and the need for striker upgrades, some more praise for Granit Xhaka's continual growth in Mikel Arteta's side, and the big areas of upgrade needed after this difficult season. 

We hope you're staying safe, warming up, and want to thank you all for listening.

This week on the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert dive into just why Man City are so dominant right now, including the MVP-level play of Gundogan and the defensive mistakes forced through the dribbling prowess of Sterling and Foden. Responding to Spurs' lack of ability to create and control the match from midfield in their loss to City, the pair suggest some players that could remedy this deficiency. Michael uses some time to air his gripes with how frustrating it is to watch Man U play poorly against relegation sides with the amount of talent they do have while Albert gives overdue credit to just how consistent West Ham have been this season.

On the Arsenal segment, the new-look Arsenal attacking trident finally debuted and defeated Leeds, leading Michael to be especially excited. In addition, the pair discuss just how Arsenal will take a "solid" team and turn it into an "elite" team again. 

We hope you enjoy our Stripes of the Week and are saying safe and warm this winter.

This week on the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert are back to break down a very consequential weekend in the Premier League title race. The first thing the pair do is eat their words from last episode and admit that what Tuchel is doing at Chelsea may be working, albeit only against Sheffield. Michael talks about the new positional role for Werner that helped him put in a more comfortable performance and Albert praises Mason Mount's consistent ability to put in a shift for Chelsea. Breaking down the Man City-Liverpool match, there is plenty of praise for Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden, as well as a general hatred of the attacking and defending depth City possess. On the Liverpool side, we ponder a positional change for TAA and Alisson's shocking performance in the loss. Finally, some thoughts are given to Man United's de Gea problem and Spurs' reliance on Kane.

On the Arsenal segment, Michael laments VAR and how hard-done by the Gunners have been with it. In addition, with Arsenal in a bit of a rut both Albert and Michael take a realistic look at the squad and admit this is where Arsenal should be. They do have praise for Martin Odegaard, the newest creator in the squad. We hope you're staying safe and enjoy our Stripes of the Week picks!

This week on the Pod, Michael and Albert break down how the Premier League is looking as January comes to a close. The pair talk about beautiful midfielders, as they breakdown the 3-1 Liverpool victory over Spurs as they heap praise on Thiago and Ndombele as the standout players of the match. They break down the issues that Spurs are running into this season while praising Liverpool's resilience in the title race even as they are rocked by injuries. Both Michael and Albert have no words of positivity for Chelsea's appointment of Thomas Tuchel though, calling it at best a "lateral move". In Manchester, they are afraid of the defensive prowess of Man City and their wealth of scary attacking options while they are excited to play a suddenly stuttering Man United.

In the Arsenal segment, they break down the shock loan move for Martin Odegaard as well as the busy activity that Edu has been pulling off in the winter transfer window. While breaking down Arsenal's recent form, praise is given to unsung players like Rob Holding and Pablo Mari, as well as Nicolas Pepe's new role in the side. We hope that you're staying safe and healthy and that you enjoy this week's Stripes of the Week recommendations.

Happy New Year Everyone! On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert ring in 2021 with a bit of cheer and analysis of the Festive Fixtures Period. The duo talk about Chelsea's recent struggles and the players/tactics that could help them turn things around. For the Spurs fans, Albert talks about the predictability of Spurs' attack, so Son and Kane focused, but Michael reminds everyone that the pair are having a record-breaking season. Finally, the pair bemoan the fact that Manchester clubs are figuring things out and being Manchester clubs.

In the Arsenal segment, the pair discuss the recent promotion of young players to the starting XI and just how that has helped Arteta and Arsenal collect 9 points in the past week. Michael declares his admiration of KT and Albert talks about the contributions of veteran players like Xhaka and Lacazette and the context behind them. Finally, as it's January transfer window time, we got to make a plan for what Arsenal need to do and what to expect from other top clubs. 

This week on the pod, it's a special holiday edition with Jason Lee. Michael and Jason team up to talk about some of the big stories in the Premier League. They talk about the issues plaguing Man United and how this led Jason to decide it was best for him to focus on supporting Spurs, even if this weekend wasn't their best moment (Jason isn't worried at all). As Chelsea finished off a 3-0 win on Monday over West Ham, the duo talk about just how stacked a team Chelsea has and how their depth in all positions means that players can struggle for form without the entire team suffering. Finally, Jason and Michael tackle the real problems that Mikel Arteta is facing at Arsenal and give some real advice on what needs to be done at London Colney (hint: it's not going to be an easy thing to do). As always, we have some Stripes of the Week to recommend you as you hopefully stay safe and healthy this holiday weekend.

This week on the One Two Pod, Albert is back with Michael to break down another week of Premier League action. The duo talk about the ramifications of all the draws and losses that the "Big Six" clubs suffered over the weekend. They dig into just what Liverpool need to do about their growing injury crisis, looking towards the January transfer window and the players that clubs are going to be looking at. In addition, the consistent strong praise for Spurs is hard for the pair to do, but warranted. Finally, in the Arsenal section Albert and Mikel have some strong words to say to the section of Arsenal fans asking for Arteta to be sacked. We hope you enjoy this episode and also get a chance to check out our Stripes of the Week. Please stay safe and healthy in these times.

This week on the One Two Pod, Michael welcomed in Liv and Bennett, the two most passionate Spurs fans at Fighting Stripes, to break down their 2-0 North London Derby win. We broke down some of the tactical battles that led to Spurs being able to win comfortably, whether it was the Sergio Reguillon run that allowed Sonny's worldie to happen, or the continued defensive excellence of Hojberg. In addition, Bennett puts Michael on the hot seat and asks just what Mikel Arteta needs to do in order to stop this Premier League poor form. 

In other stories, the crew discuss the return of fans and break down a bit of what happened with the Millwall fans and just why it was so disappointing to see them booing the players for taking a knee in support of the "No Room for Racism" campaign. We also talked a bit about the title race, getting the dreamer Liv to predict a title run for Spurs while Bennett tempered expectations a bit. We had a fun conversation and we hope you enjoyed a very Spurs-focused episode this week.

As always, we have some Stripes of the Week to recommend for you and we also hope you are staying safe and healthy right now.

On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert are back to break down the latest developments in the Premier League. They start with a look at the big Chelsea-Spurs draw and assess each club's title credentials. Heading over to Manchester, the duo breaks down the resurgence of both Manchester clubs as it seems that the early season struggles are abating somewhat. Both City and United remain a bit inconsistent but even with that, they're climbing up the table. Before getting to Arsenal, Michael and Albert conclude their big club roundup with their thoughts on the new-look Everton and where this team is going. In the Arsenal segment, a reality check is needed as Arsenal continue to struggle and lose on a regular basis now. Michael talks about his newfound love of Europa League football and Albert reiterates that even if the Gunners are struggling, Arteta is the right man for this job. As always, we began with some Stripes of the Week recommendations for you.

In this pandemic, we wish you will stay safe and healthy!

On this week's One Two Pod, Michael and Albert bring on Josh from the FCFC Pod to diagnose the current issues at Man United. Josh provides his analysis of Ole's struggles to coax some consistency out of his talented squad, why Paul Pogba is so unfairly criticized, and what will happen to improve Man United's play. On the Arsenal section of the pod, Albert and Michael get some help from Josh as they break down exactly what Arsenal did right to come away with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. We've also got a lot of recommendations for you on our Stripes of the Week. We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this time.

On this week's episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert talk about another interesting week in the Premier League. North London was a place of contrasts, as Sonny and Kane combined again to help Spur grind out a tough win at Burnley. However, Michael and Albert shared frustration with just how much trouble Arsenal had creating chances against an organized Leicester defense. Some other topics include Sonny's Golden Boot quest, what is wrong with Man City, which high flying teams will drop off by Christmas, and whether Arsenal must beat Man United on Sunday to regain momentum. As always, we have some Stripes of the Week to recommend for you and remember to stay safe and healthy. Thanks for listening!

This week on the One Two Pod, Albert is back with Michael to discuss just what is going on with this wild Premier League season. The duo discuss Tottenham's unfortunate meltdown against West Ham, a Merseyside Derby rife with controversy, and also the Man City-Arsenal game that may have underdelivered on the hype that was felt prior to the match. Some big discussions are whether Liverpool can defend their title without VVD (best wishes to Virgil on a healthy recovery from ACL surgery), what is going on with the form of the Manchester clubs, and just how wild this Premier League will be. Also, watch out for the new Brighton ambassador Albert and listen in for Michael and Albert's dream Arsenal signing. Finally, we have our Stripes of the Week recommendations for you as always (surprise for the Potterheads). Please stay safe and healthy out there and for our American listeners, please vote. 

This week on the One Two Pod Steve Han fills in for Albert for a special Korean National Team episode. Michael talks with Steve about the recent friendlies between Paulo Bento's senior national team and Kim Hakbum's Olympic national team. They discuss some of the K League veterans who stood out for Team Bento, the rise of young Ulsan players Won Dujae and Lee Donggyeong, and what happens next month in Austria against Mexico and Qatar. On the Olympic side, Steve digs into just how cohesive this squad is and how difficult Kim Hakbum's roster construction for next year's Tokyo Olympics will be. To highlight this, Michael plays a little game with Steve, giving him players that are on the bubble and asks Steve whether they go to Tokyo or could be cut from the final roster. As always, check out our Stripes of the Week, with a certain NBA flavor this week to celebrate the Lakers NBA Finals victory, which Steve is ecstatic about. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy out there.

On the Transfer Deadline Day Special, Michael and Albert are joined by the Korean Spur, Bennett, to provide analysis of Transfer Deadline Day. They go through the Big Six teams and dissect the ins and outs for each team. They give grades to each team's business, with some disagreements and discussion along the way. Find out which transfer deal stuck out the most to Albert, Michael's take on West Ham's improved play, and listen for the most positive vibes Bennett has ever had about his Spurs. Also, we've got our Stripes of the Week as always. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. 

On this week's episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert break down another weekend of Premier League action. They realize that storylines are developing and some clubs are on a high while others are on a low. Teams discussed as on a high are Arsenal (even with a loss at Liverpool), Liverpool, and Leeds United. Teams with some work to do after puzzling performances are Chelsea, Man City, and Man United. We also got into a little bit of talk about the weird handball calls, transfer market rumblings as the deadline approaches, and sent positive vibes to Sonny after a hamstring injury. Be sure to check out our Stripes of the Week recommendations as well. We hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy in these times.

On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael Welch and Albert Ghim recap another exciting week of EPL action. Some of the topics they discuss include the Liverpool victory over Chelsea and the positives Chelsea can take from the performance, a Sonny/Kane masterclass against Southampton, and a nervy but important victory for Arsenal over West Ham. In a recurring segment, Albert professes his love for Granit Xhaka as part of a larger discussion about Arsenal's midfield needs. Finally, the pair finish off the pod by recapping another weekend of interesting stories for the Korean players in Europe. Don't forget to check out Albert and Michael's recommendations on this week's Stripes of the Week. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. 

On this episode of the One Two Pod, Michael and Albert get together to talk about the opening weekend of the Premier League season. They discuss Tottenham's disappointing loss to Everton, the new-look midfield for the Toffees, Arsenal's commanding victory, and a look at the competitive nature of the Premier League, with Wolves and Chelsea also winning comfortably. In addition, they get into the exciting weekend that Koreans had in Europe, as the DFB Pokal saw sparkling performances from all 4 Koreans in the Bundesliga, a brace for Lee Seungwoo in Belgium, and 2 assist performance for Lee Kangin. Finally, Michael recommends some music and Albert has a movie and TV show for the Stripes of the Week. Please stay safe and healthy and we'll see you next Tuesday. 

In the season premiere of the new One Two Pod, Michael Welch and Albert Ghim get into the 2020-2021 EPL season. To start off light, they do a quick Hot or Not kit review of the new EPL kits. Then, they dig into all 20 EPL clubs and put them into tiers to measure each team's prospects for the season. Finally, they dig into some of the latest transfer rumors as the transfer window will remain open until mid-October because of the COVID19 pandemic. On the Arsenal segment, Albert and Michael discuss Arsenal's ceiling this season, the rumors of exciting incoming midfielders, and what to do about players who may be sold. Finally, the Stripes of the Week are in and Michael and Albert have some recommendations for you. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. 

In this special Tavern Interview, our very own Tavern Contributors Bennett Hogendorn and Kevin Kim got together for a very thought-provoking conversation. In this conversation, Bennett and Kevin dig into the identity struggles they faced growing up in Wisconsin and Miami, FL. They gave a relatable conversation about the realities of bullying and how they personally came to terms with it and responded to it. They talked about the reasons why they struggled to learn Korean as children and what they do now to be more in touch with the Korean culture. Finally, they dug into the Korean national team, the reason that these two football mad men were brought together in the first place. It's a conversation you won't want to miss. We hope all of you are staying safe and healthy in these uncertain times. 

In this special episode of the Tavern of the Taegeuk Warriors podcast, our Tavern Contributor Joon Park hosts a conversation about Korean immigration with Namu Yoon, who's been on this podcast before. Namu discusses living in both the US and Canada during his life, the reasons he moved from Korea to North America, and his thoughts on the Korean-Canadian community that he knows so well. In addition, the pair discuss the similarities and differences between the Korean-American and Korean-Canadian communities, bring some nuance to the model minority conversation, and talk about how soccer has shaped Namu's immigrant experience. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are staying safe and healthy.

On the final episode of the 2019-2020 season, the Korean Gooners recap the highs of winning the FA Cup. They talk about the tactics that Mikel Arteta used to exploit Chelsea's back line, who came out as winners and losers of the match, and then get into what Arsenal need to do with a short offseason before starting up again in September. They also discuss some transfer rumors and deals around the EPL before moving on to the European mini-tournaments that will cap the season. Albert goes with some tried and true picks for the Europa and Champions League while Michael highlights possible dark horses. Finally, for Tavern Watchlist Albert prepared for the end of It's Okay to Not be Okay and shared about a recent terrible movie experience.

This is the season finale of the Korean Gooners Show's first season. Thank you very much for listening and see you in September! Please stay safe and healthy.

On this interview special, Managing Editor Michael speaks with Ryan Walters, the founder of KLeagueUnited, a site dedicated to covering the K League. They talk about how Ryan became interested in football and what made him decide to start covering the K League for all the foreign fans in Korea. Over the past five years, the site has grown exponentially and Ryan shares about how he and his colleagues have gotten the opportunity to work with the K League in an official capacity. During the COVID19 pandemic, Ryan has been able to cover the K League as the league was first to resume after delaying the beginning of the season in February. Ryan details the safety precautions being taken in Korea and how he and the players feel about the league playing before empty stadiums as fans stay home during the pandemic. Finally, Ryan gives his thoughts on the current K League season and gives his thoughts on the title race, ACL spots, and promotion challengers. To finish, Michael recommends a show to give Ryan some nostalgia for Chicago and then Ryan shares his recent Netflix favorite.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Albert and Michael get together to talk about the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea. They start by wrapping up the EPL season and their feelings about Arsenal's disappointing season. Michael and Albert then name the winners and losers of the EPL season, talk about some intriguing newcomers, and make fearless predictions about next season. On the FA Cup final preview segment, Albert and Michael debate the starting XI that will allow Arsenal to lift the FA Cup on Saturday. Finally, the Tavern Watchlist includes Albert's K-Drama update and a movie recommendation that Michael watched recently. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Albert and Michael are joined by Tavern contributor Kevin. Kev joins us to talk about his love of Manchester United, as he talks about how Park Jisung gave him the perfect avenue to fall in love with the club when he started watching footie in 2006. As always, Kev brings the heat as he roasts Arsenal and Tottenham a bit and then the crew gets into discussing the current fabric of the Korean National Team and how it will move forward in the next few years. Finally, the Tavern Watchlist includes Michael and Albert's new shared drama, Kev's favorite recent anime, and what Kevin has been reading in light of the recent Black Lives Matter protests. We hope you enjoy this episode and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert are joined by the Korean Spur, Bennett, to break down the North London Derby. The crew talk about Tottenham's fortunes since Project Restart, the resurfacing of some of Jose Mourinho's troubling habits, as well as their thoughts on both Arsenal and Spurs' European hopes. The conversation is free-flowing, as Bennett brings interesting topics to the table such as who is the most promising young British striker and what he thinks should be done about the Guendouzi situation. Other EPL topics include Manchester United's return to form with a scary midfield and Chelsea's embarrassment of attacking riches for next season. Finally, on the Tavern Watchlist, the crew discusses Bennett's recent K-Drama interest, Albert's newest show he's starting, and Michael's continuing love of The Chi. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are staying safe and healthy.

On this week's episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert talk about Korean players in Europe and the K League. They discuss names like Kim Minjae, Lee Jaesung, Hwang Heechan and other players in Europe who may be linked with transfers or could benefit from a chance at a new club. In terms of the K League, they get into some of the promising young talent who may have the chance to earn a move abroad based on their strong play recently. They also discuss some European transfer rumors related to the Premier League, what would be Arsenal's dream summer transfers, and how Arsenal's recent form has been after the resumption of the season. On the Tavern Watchlist, Albert adds some of his recent Korean variety show discoveries and Michael talks about two dramas he's been watching. We hope you enjoy the episode and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert are joined by LAFC Tigers Supporters Group leader and Chelsea fan Sujin Lee. They begin the pod by talking about the protests going on after the death of George Floyd. As an exercise, the group spends 8:46 talking about potential reforms needed across the country in the wake of continued police brutality towards the black community. The 8:46 is significant because this was the amount of time George Floyd was on the ground begging for air before he passed away. 

On Tavern Storytime, the group gets into how Sujin became a Chelsea fan and discuss the heated rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal. Some topics include most hated and admired players across both teams, Sujin's thoughts on Frank Lampard as manager, the youth movement at Chelsea, and the huge transfer rumors for Chelsea. Finally, on the Tavern Watchlist the group recommends a movie, TV show, and documentary to watch that will help listeners understand the current climate in our country better. We hope you enjoy the podcast and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert are joined by Korean-American football journalist Steve Han from Goal Korea. Steve shares about the many different clubs he enjoys watching, up and coming Korean players to keep an eye on, and talks about the beginnings of the K League season. In addition, Steve shares about his career as a journalist and gives advice for those looking to get involved in sports journalism.

Because Steve is an Angeleno through and through, Albert asks Steve about watching Kobe and his thoughts on Kobe's legacy. Finally, the Tavern Watchlist gets into the Korean hip hop scene. There might even be some transfer rumors at the end. We hope you enjoy this episode and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert get back to their roots and talk football together. They talk about the opening weeks of the K League season and their first impressions of the play. They discuss some of the exciting players and storylines from the return of the Bundesliga. The final football topic is Arsenal and how the club should approach player acquisitions and departures this summer. On a more serious note, Michael and Albert talk about the recent deaths of George Floyd and Hana Kimura and what issues they reflect in our society. We hope you enjoy the podcast and are staying safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert welcome in Chris Lee, formerly known as Oxford Kondo, to the pod. We chat about Chris' Asian American politics and culture magazine Plan A Mag and share together our hopes for our sites in the future. We dig into the best and worst World Cups of our lifetimes, analyzing the 2002-2018 World Cups. We also talked a bit about Spurs, who the Korean GOAT athlete is, and added some great movies and shows to the Tavern Watchlist. As always, thanks for listening to the pod and stay safe and healthy.

On this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert welcome in long-time Tavern social media manager Namu Yoon. The crew chats about Namu's travels around the world, and how that introduced him to diverse teams such as Valencia CF, Daejeon Citizen, Toronto FC, York9 FC, and the Vancouver Grizzlies. This episode is full of nostalgia as Albert and Namu talk about the Vancouver Grizzlies and how exciting it was for Namu to watch them. For the Tavern Watchlist, the crew recommends some classic Korean movies and then does a deep look into the recent Lee Chang-dong film Burning. Please enjoy this podcast and stay safe and healthy.

On this edition of the Korean Gooners Show, Michael and Albert are joined by Caitlyn Schrepfer, otherwise known as CaitFreestyle. She shared with us about how she got started in freestyle football, the most memorable matches she's been to, and what it was like to meet the Arsenal players at Venice Beach. She shared her inspiring words for all the female athletes out there and told us about her first KDrama experience. Have a listen and please stay safe and healthy.

In this episode of the Korean Gooners show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert are joined by a returning guest, Tavern Contributor Allen Park. With the news that the K League is starting on May 8, Albert decides he needs help picking a K League team to follow and Michael and Allen explain all 12 teams before he makes his decision. Then, Albert and Allen chat about their love for the New York Yankees before the crew puts some Korean dramas, variety shows, and movies onto the Tavern Watchlist.

In this special episode of the Korean Gooners Show, the Korean Gooners are joined by Tavern Contributor and Tottenham Hotspur fan Bennett to discuss what would have been this week's North London Derby. Bennett shares how he became a fan of Spurs, some of his favorite players, and his current feelings about Mourinho. For some fun challenges, the crew do the Compliment Challenge and compliment their rival club. Finally, they make a combined Spurs-Arsenal XI of current players. On the Tavern Watchlist, Albert and Michael give reviews of past movie recommendations and Bennett shares about his latest Korean drama that he watched.

In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert are joined by Josh from the FCFC Podcast. Josh talks about his love of LAFC and how he's been a large part of the founding of MLS' first Korean supporters group, the Tigers Supporters Group. For his Tavern Storytime, Josh shares the story of how the Tigers Supporters Group and LAFC's Mexican supporters met Son Heung-min when he visited LA after the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The group talks some Premier League football since Josh is also a Man United fan. Finally, Josh and Albert answer some of Michael's Itaewon Class questions and then the group adds some movies to the Tavern Watchlist. Enjoy this conversation and stay safe and healthy.

In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert talk during the coronavirus quarantine. Also joining the Korean Gooners for this episode is Tavern Contributor Jason, who shares about his memories as a Man United fan during Tavern Storytime. Albert and Jason talk a little bit of Tavern Hot Stove baseball before the three of us dive into the Tavern Watchlist. The Tavern Watchlist includes our movie and Korean drama recommendations for you as we all try to stay safe at home. Enjoy this conversation and stay safe and healthy.

In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, Managing Editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert talk during the ongoing Coronavirus quarantine. Because of the ongoing break from football, Albert and Michael share memories about their lives as Arsenal fans in the new Tavern StoryTime segment. The Korean Gooners also tackle current Korean pop culture sensation Parasite as they discuss the Oscar-winning film in depth. Enjoy this conversation and stay safe and healthy.

In this episode of the Korean Gooners Show, managing editor Michael and Tavern Contributor Albert run through the Premier League storylines. They discuss the ramifications of a Manchester City Champions League ban, the current situation at Tottenham, the resurgence of Man United and the coming out party for new signing Bruno Fernandes, and plenty of other topics. On the Arsenal side of the pod, they talk about the recent victories for Arsenal and the signs of improvements amongst the squad. Some topics include the strong play of Dani Ceballos and Bukayo Saka, the continuing set piece defensive issues and how to fix it, as well as looking forward to how Arsenal will reinforce the squad this summer.

On this week's episode of the Korean Gooners Show, managing editor Michael and Tavern contributor Albert take stock of the English Premier League during the January transfer window. They discuss the unbreakable mentality that Liverpool have created in their championship pursuit, talk about the shortcomings of the other Big Six teams, and lament the competitive parity that has allowed Liverpool to open up a huge lead. In the Arsenal portion of the pod, they discuss what Mikel Arteta is getting right in his first few weeks on the job, who Arsenal may need to sign in the January transfer window, and decide on realistic expectations for the rest of the season. Finally, Albert begins with a few words in memory of Kobe Bryant.