Across The Divide

Across the Divide, a podcast that explores football's unique sibling rivalry with Ash (Spurs) & Ricky (Arsenal). Join these brothers as they navigate their clashing team loyalties, sharing passionate discussions, contrasting perspectives, and heartwarming tales of familial camaraderie. Step into the world where love for the game transcends the rivalry. ⚽🎙️

S3: Episode 5 - Leading Leeds, leading the League

Both North London clubs ensured they entered the international break in the best possible way with important wins, while results elsewhere meant Arsenal claimed top spot in the table. But Ricky's not printing a gold PL badge on his replica kit just yet, as we discuss both teams' fortunes, midfield dilemmas, striker issues and plenty more besides

10-06
41:27

S3: Episode 4 - Smash and Gab

After Gabriel's last ditch winner at Newcastle, Arsenal are officially favourites to win the Premier League, but does Ricky share the bookies' enthusiasm? Meanwhile, Spurs have rescued draws from the jaws of defeat twice since our last pod, so is it glass half full for Ashley? We discuss all this and plenty more besides

10-02
43:57

S3: Episode 3 - In Sync

Arsenal and Spurs continue to match each other stride for stride as both sides came from behind to rescue creditable points at the weekend. We take a look back at the Man City and Brighton games and discuss Arteta and Pep's tactics, Spurs' newfound resilience and lots more besides, including the surprising catalyst for Arsenal's late equaliser.

09-25
46:28

S3: Episode 2 - Minor Quibbles

With both teams winning twice since our lost pod without conceding a goal between them, all looks rosy in North London, but there are still a couple of things to be concerned about. We discuss beating some pretty poor opposition, summer signings bedding in and plenty more besides.

09-18
38:43

S3: Episode 1 - Ebs and Flow

We're back! After a summer spent in various exotic locales, it's back to work for your favourite Spurs and Arsenal podcast as we reunite to discuss both teams' starts to the season, transfer windows and plenty more besides, including Spurs' new manager, Arsenal's new-look squad, emotional departures, retro kits and so much more besides in this bumper edition.

09-03
59:30

S2: Episode 28 - Bilbao-ing out?

Ange kept his word, but will he keep his job? We have all the post-Europa League final discussion you could possibly need, plus we debate where Ange's achievement ranks amongst other Premier League managers this season and give our end of season wrap-up for both teams in our final episode of the season.

05-23
01:16:26

S2: Episode 27 - Down and Out in Paris and London

In a bumper episode, we round up the two key European semi-finals that have sent both North London teams' seasons towards very different denouements. Ricky recaps his trip to Paris and all it entailed, while Ashley reviews another schizophrenic fortnight in the world of Tottenham Hotspur. We also find time to discuss Arteta's post-PSG comments, Spurs managerial dilemmas and plenty more besides.

05-12
57:44

S2: Episode 26 - "Daddy, what's a..."

We're back after a inexplicably long break to reflect on a pretty momentous few weeks for both north London teams as Arsenal destroyed Real Madrid while Spurs snuck past Eintract Frankfurt. We look back on both of those ties, glance over some increasingly insignificant league games and look ahead to two big semi finals.

04-30
37:23

S2: Episode 25 - It's Not Hard To Beat The Saints In The City

Four games since our last pod, but very little by way of excitement for either team, as the focus remains firmly on Europe. Still, we find plenty to discuss, including Ange's ongoing struggles, more VAR nonsense and the triumphant return of Bukayo Saka.

04-08
37:21

S2: Episode 24 - Craven at the Cottage

Both teams took on West London opposition at the weekend with very different outcomes. We discuss both games as well as the recent European games and plenty more besides, including player/fan interactions, sticking around after a defeat and Ricky's excitement at facing Madrid

03-19
43:04

S2: Episode 23 - Protecting a Six Goal Lead

The north London clubs have played six games since our last episode, though one was significantly more goal-filled than the others! We discuss the perils of having to turn up for a second leg when you're 7-1 up, Ange's job prospects and plenty more besides

03-11
43:10

S2: Episode 22 - Burst Bubbles

Arsenal's title hopes appear to be over after a first home PL loss of the season, while Spurs are somehow the league's form team. We discuss both games and look ahead to Europe, which now represents the top priority for both sides for the remaining three months of the season.

02-25
40:50

S2: Episode 21 - Fox Hunt

A winning weekend all round has us both in high spirits as we reflect on Ricky's trip to Leicester with his son in tow and Ashley witnessing Spurs' first home PL win in over three months. We also find time to discuss Raheem Sterling, James Maddison and plenty more besides.

02-17
37:39

S2: Episode 20 - Cups and Downs

The North London teams have suffered three cup exits between them since we last recorded, though they have also both secured big Premier League wins, so it's not all doom and gloom. We cover all the games from the last two weeks as well as discussing the rights and wrongs of Arsenal's City celebrations and Spurs fans' mounting frustrations with their ownership.

02-12
38:25

S2: Episode 19 - A Twist We Don't Buy

Things go from bad to worse for Spurs, while Arsenal shake off another shocking refereeing decision to win at Wolves. Contrasting moods then for our two hosts as we dig deep into the crisis in N17, the nonsense of Lewis-Skelley's red card and plenty more besides.

01-28
38:25

S2: Episode 18 - Sticky Toffee Pudding

Spurs' slump shows no sign of ending and may have hit a new low after two defeats in a week that included the North London Derby. Meanwhile, Arsenal's joy following the NLD victory was tempered by letting a two-goal lead slip against Aston Villa. We dig into all of the above as well as diving deep into a certain Google advert making waves across North London.

01-21
48:05

S2: Episode 17 - Our Cup Runneth Over

It's been a week chock full of cup football, which has meant mixed fortunes in North London. We discuss Arsenal's disappointing week in both domestic cups and Spurs just about scraping past fifth-tier opposition having beaten the best team in the country just four days earlier! We also find time for hating on poor innocent semi-professional clubs and ridiculing club social media accounts amongst other vital topics.

01-13
37:14

S2: Episode 16 - Just Deserts

With a total of six games to cover since we last spoke, we find ourselves with a bumper edition in which we go deep on all the key topics arising from the festive period, including Ange's post-match frustrations, refereeing controversies and the very concept of what a team deserves. Plus we find time to hear about Ricky's son's first ever away game and look ahead to another big week ahead

01-07
01:03:46

S2: Episode 15 - A Festive Feast for Jesus

It's been goals galore for both teams since we last spoke, though one team has also managed to concede plenty. We catch up on the weekend's games as Arsenal brushed aside Palace while Spurs' makeshift defence were no match for Liverpool's attacking prowess. We also look back at both teams' progress to the Carabao Cup semis and plenty more besides.

12-24
46:59

S2: Episode 14 - All round to Martin Jol's

Spurs contrived to lose two matches since the last pod in very different circumstances, while Arsenal picked up four points, so it's plain to see who's the happier of our two hosts. We discuss the Ange situation, Martin Jol's new business venture, Emile Smith Rowe's chubby cheeks and plenty more besides

12-09
44:24

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