THE DUGOUT | KEVIN LEE KHARAS OF REAL LIES (EARLY BIRD)
Jacob is joined by Kevin Lee Kharas (@kevkharas), lead singer of Real Lies and devoted Arsenal fan, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends music, football, and the madness of modern fandom.
From his surreal day filming content with Myles Lewis-Skelly and watching Piero Hincapié model Christmas knitwear, Kevin dives into why he sees Mikel Arteta as building nothing less than a dynasty. The two discuss the cult-like intensity of Arsenal players, the tactical evolution under Arteta, and why football podcasts might just be the most powerful addiction in modern Britain.
Expect hot takes on the “Fat Man” Viktor Gyökeres, Martinelli’s role as an impact sub, Eze’s best position, and how Arsenal’s defence could be the foundation for turning 1–0s into fours and fives. They also look ahead to the huge clash against Manchester City at the Emirates.
It’s equal parts serious analysis, off-beat humour, and a reminder of why Arsenal remains one of the most romantic clubs in world football
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ARSENAL BATTER FOREST BUT DEBATES RAGE!
It’s all four of the AOP boys out here discussing the HUGE win against Nottingham Forest 🌳🔴⚪️
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: spicy content ahead, so skip if you scare easy
✨ Madueke – IMPACT or just more of the same from Chelsea?
🎯 Gyökeres – “all he does is score goals”… but is that actually ok?
💎 Mosquera – bargain of 2025?
🚀 ZUBI ZUBI TWOOOOO!
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Enjooooooooy! 😎
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THE DUGOUT | SPECIAL GUEST, JAMES BENGE!!!
It’s Episode Three of The Dugout series, hosted by Jacob Hawley. This week’s guest is Arsenal journalist James Benge (CBS Sports, formerly Arseblog/Arsecast, now co-hosting with Charles Watts).
Jacob and James dive deep into Arsenal’s present and future, international break weirdness, and the narratives shaping the season so far.
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James’ hottest take: Who to win the Champions League in style?
Debating Arteta’s pragmatism vs control after Liverpool and Madrid
Martin Ødegaard’s form, happiness, and evolving role with Eze & Zubimendi in the side
Edu’s rocky start at Nottingham Forest and Ange’s arrival before facing Arsenal
Noni Madueke’s early Arsenal impact & what the “data nerds” missed
England under Tuchel: grinding out wins, Arsenal players in the squad, and Nonni’s debut
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THE DUGOUT | ARSENAL SESSION WITH SOUTH LONDON BAND, THE MANOR
🎙️ The Dugout with Jacob HawleyThis week Jacob sits down with Johnny Dutch and Danny Graft from South London cult band The Manor. The conversation is a mix of music, South London culture, and of course — Arsenal’s present-day drama.
Expect talk about:
The rise of The Manor in London’s music scene 🎶
Arsenal’s summer moves: Gyökeres arriving, Eze as the marquee signing 🔴⚪
Madueke’s early impact and what he means for Martinelli’s future ⚡
Timber’s comeback and Calafiori bedding into the defence 🛡️
How Arsenal have gone from UCL pretenders to UCL mainstays 🌍
Favourite Gooner memories and what this season could deliver 🏆
South London banter, culture, and why football still drives creativity 🌆
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NEGATIVE ARSENAL, SLAPPED DOWN AGAIN!
If you’re getting this on Tuesday… you could’ve had it earlier 👀
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🎙️ ON THE WHISTLE: Liverpool (A)
Here’s what we covered:
🥷 Gyökeres the anonymous
👑 Madueke with the KING performance
🛡️ Mosquera the GREAT
⚠️ Negative Arteta — is his safety-first approach an issue?
🔮 Where we’re heading next
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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.
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