The Dispatch: The Official Arsenal News Update

Frimmy and Josh James reflect on a seismic North London Derby win that has Arsenal fans still smiling days later. The boys share their first‑hand experiences from inside Tottenham’s stadium, including press box perspectives, social‑side chaos, witnessing Gyökeres’ ruthless brace, Eze's incredible derby record and the emotional moments felt around the away end.

There’s also time for a trip down memory lane featuring David Seaman, old club magazines, and how working matchdays has evolved for both hosts.

But this week’s episode carries a deeper message. As the No More Red campaign returns, Frim and Josh welcome Arsenal in the Community’s Senior Social Inclusion Manager, Jack Ironside, for a powerful conversation on the fifth year of the initiative. Jack explains the real‑world impact of the programme, from safe spaces across north London to the families supported by Arsenal and Adidas, and the moving story of Tashan Daniel, whose journey to Emirates Stadium is honoured in this year’s film. It’s an emotional reminder that what makes Arsenal special goes far beyond 90 minutes.

Stick around to the end of the pod as we play a clip from the No More Red 2026 campaign video.
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This week’s Dispatch is a breaking-news broadcast. Bukayo Saka has signed a long-term contract with The Arsenal and Frim has answered the call from Sobha Realty Training Centure, venturing over to meet our number 7 following news that he’s committing his future to north London.

In this special-edition episode, the pair sit down for a discussion about growth, legacy and Bukayo‘s desire to lead his boyhood club to trophies. We also hear from a number of famous Gooners, with the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Kaluuya, Mo Farah, Ashley Walters, Ronan Kemp and Romesh Ranganathan swinging by to pose their own questions to the man in question.

What’s more, we take the show global, with supporters across four different continents taking to the mic to articulate just how much Bukayo means to them – and why they’re all so excited to watch him in red and white for years to come.

Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the full show now on Arsenal.com and the official Arsenal YouTube channel.
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We’re on the road for a very special Dispatch - our first ever live show, coming to you in front of an audience in central London , and joined by one of the greatest to ever to stand between the sticks for Arsenal.

With Frimmy and Josh James hosting on stage, the legendary David Seaman sits down for an in‑depth conversation in front of an audience of Gooners . From his work today with our academy keepers to his memories behind Arsenal’s greatest defensive units, David shares incredible insight from a career spanning 1,000 competitive games, 237 clean sheets, and nine major trophies.

He talks us through returning to the training ground for the first time in years, how modern keepers are coached to play out from the back, and why decision‑making under pressure matters more than highlight‑reel saves.

There’s also plenty of nostalgia, from signing for Arsenal after almost joining Manchester United, to winning the league in his first season, to cup finals against Sheffield Wednesday and that unforgettable save at Old Trafford.

We open the floor to the audience too, with questions on the Golden Glove, his greatest-ever teammates, the psychology of title races, and who he rates as the best goalkeepers of all time.

It’s a landmark episode - our first live show, a club legend on stage, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the full show now on Arsenal.com and the official Arsenal YouTube channel.
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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!
There’s only one place to start: the Carabao Cup semi‑final win over Chelsea. Gian takes us inside the press box for Kai Havertz’s dramatic late clincher, plus the incredible post‑match tunnel chaos that produced some of our favourite content of the season so far.
From there, we look back on a historic week for Arsenal Women, who were crowned inaugural FIFA Champions Cup winners after a wild, rain‑soaked 3–2 victory over Corinthians at home in N5. Hear insight from Caitlin Foord’s extra‑time heroics, Lotte Wubben‑Moy’s leadership, and Emma Holbrook’s cameo message (trophy in hand).
We also break down the latest milestones for Mikel Arteta’s side: 20 clean sheets, 30 wins, two Hale End debuts, and a January full of record‑breaking away form. Plus, Gian opens up Content Corner with updates on Arsenal’s brand‑new Reddit launch, the debut of Agony Arsenal with Steph Catley, and… yes… the moment Frimmy’s trousers fell down on Away Days.
All that, and a little tease of next week’s mystery on‑the‑road special episode.
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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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