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Stephen, Jimmy and Micky take their turn to offer some thoughts on the summer activity and season ahead.
There's the 1-1 draw against Mallorca and their radgie right back, in particular, to discuss.
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Gareth Barker is joined by WMS editor in chief, Richard Easterbrook and former Sunderland Echo writer Chris Young to discuss the disaster at Pompey.
Matt and Michael react to a heavy defeat at Fratton Park on a day to forget for Sunderland
Matthew was joined by WMS contributors Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough to discuss and emphatic win over Cheltenham Town as well as previewing the trip to Portsmouth.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former Sunderland fanzine writer, author and musician Chris Thompson to discuss another home win and look ahead to the visit of Cheltenham Town.
Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Micky Lough as the lads react to Sunderland's hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Bolton Wanderers.
Matt and Tom are joined by Richard Easterbrook to 'review' Tuesday night's Carabao Cup victory at Wigan Athletic while the lads preview Saturday's game against Bolton Wanderers.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender and current SAFCTV commentator Danny Collins to discuss how me managed to chuck it in at Fleetwood on Saturday.
Matt and Tom are joined by Micky Lough as the lads look ahead to this weekend's League One game at Fleetwood Town.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss an excellent win over Accrington Stanley.
Matthew Keeling and Michael Lough react as Sunderland's reign at the top of the League One table continues after a 2-1 victory over Accrington Stanley.
Tom Walsh is joined by Micky Lough and Jim Reay as the lads preview this weekend's top of the table clash against Accrington Stanley.
Manchester City and England superstar Steph Houghton speaks to Stephen Goldsmith, Graeme Atkinson and Richard Easterbrook about her early days as a Sunderland player, and her stellar career which has led to her captaining club and country - and how Sunderland has played a pivotal role in the development of the women's game in England.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS debutant Brad Sharpe to discuss our latest win over Wycombe and assess our start to the season.
Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Jim Reay as Sunderland ran out 3-1 winners over Wycombe Wanderers at the Stadium of Light
In another Sunderland podcast crossover episode, Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh are joined by SAFC Unfiltered co-host, matchday co-commentator and former Black Cats defender Danny Collins. They are also joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview the visit of Wycombe Wanderers to the Stadium of Light this weekend.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by podcaster and journalist Graham Falk to discuss a win over AFC Wimbledon.
Matthew Keeling is joined by Jimmy Reay and Graeme Atkinson to look back at Sunderland's first defeat of the season at Burton Albion, and the lads look forward to the AFC Wimbledon game on Saturday.
Two wins out of two on the opening day of the season? Well I never. As signings are starting to creep over the line, things are looking up a bit. They rode their luck at times, of course, but that's football.
Stephen and Chris are joined by Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo.
Matt and Tom are joined by Craig Clark to discuss Sunderland's League Cup victory against Port Vale, the signing of Dennis Cirkin, and preview the Black Cats' trip to Milton Keynes on Saturday
Well, well, Sunderland win their first game of the season. Not often it happens and the fact we’ve all been away from the ground for so long made it even better. The lads were joined by Phil Smith of The Sunderland Echo to discuss our opening day win against Wigan.
Matt Keeling is joined by Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Micky Lough to analyse Sunderland's opening-day win against Wigan Athletic
Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh are joined by Wise Men Say regulars Micky Lough and Craig Clark to preview Sunderland's opening 21/22 fixture against Wigan Athletic as the team make their predictions for the season ahead
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to reflect on the Hull victory as well as looking ahead to the ever nearing new season.
Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh to discuss Sunderland's pre-season so far and to look ahead to Friday's home friendly against Hull City
I know you get shouted down for being "negative" if you question SAFC at the moment, but trip it back and is it wrong to ask these questions with two weeks to go before the start of the season? Stephen, Tom and Craig debate goings on.
Bloody Hell! England are in the final of the Euros. We don't know when, and if, this will happen again so just enjoy it.
Stephen and Craig look ahead to the game and the tactical battles that may lay ahead and, as much as anything, embrace what is happening to our national team.
Never in our lifetimes have we seen England progress this far by showing such competency and avoiding any meaningful drama. Plenty of sides have done this only to then go out unexpectedly, so there's no over confidence here. But we can enjoy it, right?
Especially taking a glance over to the (lack of) goings on at Sunderland.
England reach the semi-final of a major tournament for the second time in succession. Can they go one better than in Russia? Stephen and Craig discuss and give a tiny bit of undeserved attention to the Black Cats.
Well, well, well the Group of Death has been wiped out with Germany losing at Wembley to England 2-0. Stephen and Rory reflect back Tuesday night and the tournament so far, while also looking ahead to the quarter final clash against Ukraine.
With England safely through to the round of 16 and facing the old enemy Germany, Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Craig Clark and former Wales international Danny Collins to preview the knockout stages of Euro 2020
So, England, in true Sunderland style, followed an encouraging performance with a crap one. Is the reaction to England 0-0 Scotland an overreaction? Or is it more than justified? Stephen, Matt and Craig debate this and look ahead to the game against the Czechs.
Stephen joined by a couple of other WMS lads tonight, Craig and the returning Frankie Francis. They discuss the Euros so far, what they thought about the Croatia result, and previewed the upcoming Scotland game.
Let's turn attentions to England. The national team isn't for everyone but it is for Stephen and Matt who are well on the Euro bandwagon. Join us at least until the Three Lions exit.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the end to our season and look at just who could be wearing the red and white next season from the current crop of out of contract players.
That's that, then. Rory and Matt react to an eventful afternoon where Sunderland's season came to a crushing end with an aggregate defeat to Lincoln City. Another year in League One awaits.
Well that was crap wasn't it? Only half time in the tie of course but a performance like that, following weeks of dross, hardly inspires.
Matt and Rory discuss the 2-0 defeat to Lincoln and look ahead to the home tie.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our trip to Lincoln City on Wednesday night.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our draw with Northampton Town and to assess the Play-Offs.
In a shakeup to usual Preview Pod proceedings, Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by WMS Emperor Stephen Goldsmith as the upcoming play offs are discussed. What sort of team will Johnson play in the final game which could see Sunderland finish 3rd, 4th or 5th?
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon as the lads react to Tuesday night's insipid defeat to Blackpool, and briefly focus on Saturday's trip to Plymouth Argyle.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our draw with Accrington Stanley, the visit of Blackpool and how the play off picture is shaping up.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our performance at Hull and to look ahead to the visit of Accrington Stanley.
Gareth Barker is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Chris Weatherspoon to discuss our defeat at Blackpool and to look ahead to our trip to Hull.
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark and Tom Walsh to discuss a disaster at Wigan and look ahead to our trip to Blackpool.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough to look back at our defeat to Charlton and ahead to our trip to Wigan.
Matt and Rory react as Sunderland have a bad day at the office, just when we didn't need it.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Melissa Johnson, making her Preview Show debut, as the team look back at Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Peterborough and preview the visit of Charlton Athletic at the weekend. There's also listener questions!
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Sunderland defender Danny Collins to discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw a Peterborough.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Richard Easterbrook to talk about Monday's trip to Peterborough United and to look back at Sunderland's Good Friday victory over Oxford United.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling react to a lovely little win over muggy little Karl Robinson's Oxford United.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Jim Reay to preview the first half of this weekend's double header of Easter fixtures as Oxford United are the visitors at the Stadium of Light.
Gareth Barker and Stephen Goldsmith are joined by Craig Clark to discuss Sunderland's latest win on the road at Bristol Rovers.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling celebrate a win on the road at Bristol Rovers as the promotion charge really gathers pace.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Tom Walsh to preview Sunderland's trip to Bristol Rovers on a week where results have largely gone in our favour. The lads also predict the remaining results in League One to find out where we could finish come May...
Gareth is joined by WMS regulars Chris Weatherspoon and Richard Easterbrook to talk about our 1-1 draw with Lincoln City.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling chew over a 1-1 draw for Sunderland at home to Lincoln City as the Black Cats missed an opportunity to close the gap on the automatic promotion places in League One.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Wise Men Say contributors Gary Foster and Craig Clark as they look back at Wednesday's victory at Accrington Stanley and preview Saturday's match against Lincoln City.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough and The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to talk about our Wembley win and look ahead to the trip to Accrington.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Wise Men Say's Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook to celebrate the first piece of Sunderland silverware in thousands!
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Wise Men Say stalwart Craig Clark to preview Sunderland's third trip to Wembley inside two years, with only Tranmere Rovers standing in the way of pizza-branded glory. The lads also discuss our midweek dismantling of Portsmouth.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to look back on our win over Rochdale and ahead to a Tuesday night trip to Fratton Park.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling react to Sunderland's comprehensive 2-0 victory over Rochdale at the Stadium of Light.
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh to talk about Sunderland's 1-0 win over Swindon Town, Saturday's home fixture against Rochdale and, erm, classic Coronation Street.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by WMS regular Craig Clark to discuss a point as Crewe as well as previewing the visit of Swindon.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling react to Sunderland's late fightback to draw 2-2 at Gresty Road
Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling are joined by Micky Lough and Lewis Newton to talk through Sunderland's victory over Fleetwood Town on Tuesday and look ahead to the weekend's match at Crewe Alexandra.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by Sunderland Echo journalist Phil Smith to discuss a win over Burton Albion and preview the visit of Fleetwood Town. Apologies about the abrupt ending...
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling chat after Sunderland's comprehensive 3-0 win over Burton Albion.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook to discuss Kyril Louis-Dreyfus's takeover of Sunderland, the Papa John's Trophy penalty shoot-out victory over Lincoln City, and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Burton Albion.
Gareth is joined by WMS contributors Chris Weatherspoon and Richard Easterbrook as Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is confirmed as the new majority shareholder of Sunderland AFC.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott to look back at a fantastic victory over Doncaster and look ahead to our Papa John's Trophy encounter with Lincoln.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling chat after Sunderland's fantastic win over Doncaster Rovers. All hail Wyke and McGeady!
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Jim Reay and Craig Clark to discuss Sunderland's dire 2-1 defeat at Shrewsbury Town and look ahead to the weekend's League One encounter against Doncaster Rovers - while also discussing the impending takeover by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by WMS contributors Craig Clark and Micky Lough to discuss our draw at MK Dons and look ahead to our trip to Shrewsbury.
Is 2-2 the new 1-1? Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling chat after Sunderland's latest draw which came courtesy of MK Dons. Lovely, lovely stuff.
Rory Fallow is joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook to discuss Sunderland's transfer deadline business as Danny Graham retires, while there's exits for Will Grigg and Elliott Embleton albeit temporarily. The lads also look back at the trip to MK Dons in the Papa John's Trophy and preview yet another visit to Stadium:MK, this time in the league
Gareth is joined by WMS contributors Chris Weatherspoon and Craig Clark to discuss another 2-2 home draw with Gillingham, takeover latest and January transfers.
Rory Fallow is joined by birthday boy Matthew Keeling, and non birthday celebrants Craig Clark and Richard Easterbrook, as the lads discuss Sunderland's 1-0 win at Ipswich Town before previewing Saturday's visit of Steve Evans' Gillingham.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS contributor Chris Weatherspoon to discuss a win over Shrewsbury and look ahead to the trip to Ipswich Town.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh for another preview pod. There’s not much previewing of Saturday’s game however, mainly just lots of fume about Tuesdays defeat to Plymouth Argyle. It’s cathartic though, we promise.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS contributors Melissa Johnson and Micky Lough to discuss a win at Wimbledon and look ahead to the visit of Plymouth Argyle.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook to preview Sunderland's trip to AFC Wimbledon. Also lots of curry-based discussion, a far-fetched Danny Graham theory and the lads hatch a plan to evict The Dons from their brand new home.
Sunderland drew a game of football 1-1. Of course they did!
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Matt and Jimmy to talk about it (loosely) and just where Sunderland go from here.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are back for the preview show as they look ahead to Saturday's hastily-arranged League One game against Hull City, and are joined by Craig Clark and Micky Lough.
Gareth Barker and Stephen Goldsmith are joined by WMS contributors Tom Walsh and Lewis Newton to discuss absolutely anything other than our enthralling game at Northampton and look ahead to nothing. Thanks Covid.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling discuss Sunderland's goalless draw at the Sixfields Stadium, and this should be the last any of us say about the game, ever.
The lads say farewell to 2020 with some refreshing chat about Sunderland's COVID-related winter break, Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' long-awaited takeover of the club and the Black Cats' upcoming match against Northampton.
Gareth Barker and Stephen Goldsmith are joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Richard Easterbrook.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh and Jimmy Reay to discuss Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to AFC Wimbledon amid the COVID-19 outbreak within the club which has resulted in the suspension of the Black Cats' next three fixtures.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Chris Weatherspoon and the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith as they discuss an emphatic win at Lincoln and more in the takeover saga.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Micky Lough to preview Sunderland's trip to Sincil Bank to face Lincoln City at the weekend as well as looking back at this week's Papa John's Trophy win over Oldham Athletic
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon as they discuss the appointment of Lee Johnson, his first defeat at home to Wigan Athletic and talk through the impending investment/takeover news.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling react to a pathetic home defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic.
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark, Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay to talk through a busy week in the life of Sunderland AFC and to look forward to the weekend's game against Wigan Athletic
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the end of Parky, the takeover and the visit of Burton Albion on Tuesday night.
Rory Fallow is joined by WMS regulars Micky Lough, Craig Clark and James Reay to react to the news that Phil Parkinson has left the club after 13 months in charge.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Tom Walsh to react to a textbook 1-1 draw at Fleetwood.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh to preview The Lads trip to the Pugwash Arena on Friday night. Plus, listener questions and at least two mentions of Steve Evans.
Gareth Barker and Stephen Goldsmith are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and pod debutant Melissa Johnson to review a rancid result at Doncaster and discuss the latest takeover in a long line of takeovers.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Micky Lough as the lads look forward to Saturday's League One encounter at Doncaster Rovers.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Craig Clark, from his underground lair in Baku, to look back on a home shocker against MK Dons.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook as they discuss Tuesday’s defeat to Fleetwood Town in the Papa John’s Trophy and look ahead to Saturday’s fixture against Milton Keynes.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss a poor result in the FA Cup, look ahead to the Papa Johns encounter with Fleetwood and to chat about general goings on at SAFC.
Rory, Matt and Micky react to the narrow win over Ipswich and look forward to some lovely FA Cup action against the Mighty Mansfield Town.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the weekend's win at Gillingham and to preview the visit of Ipswich Town.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Michael Lough as the lads look ahead to this weekend’s game at Gillingham and discuss Sunderland’s disturbing drop in form over the last week.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Craig Clark to dissect just wat went wrong after our home defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh live from Vienna as the lads look forward to Saturday’s encounter with Portsmouth, on the back of a lovely little 1-0 win over Crewe Alexandra in midweek.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Sunderland striker come defender Lee Howey as well as WMS regular Micky Lough. They discuss a comfortable win at Swindon and preview the visit of Crewe.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to talk all things Project Big Picture and preview Sunderland's trip to Swindon Town this weekend
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott and regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss Saturday's draw away at Charlton.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook and Lewis Newton as they discuss unwanted press conference interruptions, Sunderland's win over Peterborough United and preview this weekend's trip to Charlton Athletic
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regulars Micky Lough an Chris Weatherspoon to discuss our win over Peterborough United.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Gary Foster to look back on Sunderland's first win of the season and to preview Saturday's game against Peterborough United.
The lads go to fancied Oxford and win. Matt and Rory are in the pub (social distancing) and talk you through it.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Sunderland Echo SAFC writer Phil Smith and WMS regular Micky Lough to talk through the Black Cats' first win of the season away to Oxford United
Rory and Matt are joined by Craig Clark for some pub-based previewing of this weekend's visit to Oxford United.
Disclaimer: There are some sound issues with this episode, apologies.
Gareth Barker is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers, and look ahead to the next bunch of League One fixtures. Is Lee Burge worthy of his place in the team, and who were the standout performers from our league season opener?
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook as they preview Sunderland's League One opener against Bristol Rovers, while looking back at Tuesday night's 8-1 victory over Aston Villa U21s in the EFL Trophy.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by BBC Newcastle's Sunderland AFC commentator Nick Barnes as they talk through Saturday's Carabao Cup tie against Hull City, look ahead to Tuesday's EFL Trophy fixture against Aston Villa U21, pick up the latest on the continuing takeover saga, as well as discussing the signing of Danny Graham.
Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling have watched 1999's follow-up to Premier Passions so you don't have to. Lots of chat about unlimited cinema passes, BBC weatherman Paul Mooney and Robbie Coltrane emerging as an unlikely transfer target for Peter Reid.
Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Chris Weatherspoon and a welcome back to Micky Lough for his first successful podcast recording since the start of lockdown. Up for discussion is the controversial salary cap, a socially distanced Stadium of Light and it's a resounding thumbs up for the new Nike home and away kits.
Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling look back at the fifth episode of Premier Passions, where Sunderland must avoid defeat against Wimbledon to secure their top flight status. Meanwhile, the chairman loses his temper in a meeting with the fans - sound familiar? - while there's a race against time to finish works on the new stadium. Sounds like a job for the Changing Rooms team...
Stewart Donald's meeting with fan groups was the only conversation in town tonight as Stephen Goldsmith discussed the events with Red and White Army's Dave Rose, before being joined by Chris Weatherspoon, Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook.
This episode was recorded before Sunderland announced the departures of Richard Hill and Tony Coton.
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker as Sunderland's 96-97 season reaches a critical point, there's a sort-of derby and we prepare to say a final farewell to Roker Park.
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling as they continue their look back at Premier Passions. This week, Peter Reid spends thousands on a 'burning ember', we've all been getting football wrong according to Gina McKee, while it's a derby with a difference as the Black Cats travel to Newcastle United with their Premier League future hanging in the balance.
Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Chris Weatherspoon are joined by Sky Sports' Tom White to discuss our recently released retained list, McLaughlin, Mumba and Methven.
Stephen Goldsmith is joined by WMS regulars Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Richard Easterbrook as special guest Kevin Phillips talks us through Sunderland's two seasons in Division One culminating in a record points tally in 1999.
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker to continue their deep dive into 1998 BBC One documentary Premier Passions, with a Handy Andy update, Sunderland's romantic mini break to a golf hotel, and more important decisions in the board room and another cock-up for Fred.
Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to talk about the League One season coming to an abrupt end and what could happen next for Sunderland AFC.
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling to look back at the 1998 BBC One documentary series Premier Passions.
The first episode sets the scene as the cameras take a look into life as a bottom half Premier League club on the cusp of a move to a brand new stadium, their struggle against relegation and their seemingly hopeless search for a new striker.
Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook to talk through Sunderland AFC's latest PR masterclass as season ticket renewals are on the agenda
Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark as they conclude their look back at hit Bravo show Danny Dyer's Real Football Factories as our likeable protagonist ventures to Yorkshire and the Midlands before bringing the series to a close by sampling the famous atmosphere on the road with England.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are back together (virtually) to preview this weekend's return to sporting action in the Bundesliga, where the Wise Men Say team have all selected clubs to follow until the season's completion.
Gareth Barker and Tom Walsh discuss the latest developments following the Daily Mail and The Times' investigation into Sunderland's accounts last week, while Chris Weatherspoon catches up with Price of Football Podcast's Kieran Maguire to get the lowdown on what the revelations - and the club's explanation thereof - actually mean for Sunderland AFC.
Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark for this fond look back at Bravo's hit show The Real Football Factories presented by none other than Tommy Johnson himself, Danny Dyer.
Gareth Barker is joined by Tom Walsh and Chris Weatherspoon as the team discusses the current state of play at Sunderland AFC and their views on plans to restart football.
"This is the worst film I've ever seen."
Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark to pick over the hooligan/prison genre-bending straight-to-DVD sequel Green Street 2.
Stephen Goldsmith is again joined by Richard Easterbrook, Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh as they conclude their look back at the incredible season of 2013-14 which saw two managers, one cup final and a miracle.
Part Two picks up the season from Sunderland's trip to Wembley and on to a sensational conclusion to the Premier League campaign.
Quizmasters Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling host the showpiece finale of the hotly-contested Wise Men Say Pub Quiz between Gareth Barker and Tom Walsh.
Check our Twitter feed out for the picture round and, as always, no skipping to the end for the answers.
Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark to discuss the seminal masterpiece Football Factory, starring Danny Dyer, which includes resurrecting two classic number ones of 2004 from when the movie was released.
Craig Clark is joined by Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh in their isolation station to discuss their favourite matches attended that have not involved Sunderland AFC, including trips to Germany and Italy.
Tom Walsh and Matthew Keeling look back at a classic of the football hooligan genre and review 2005's Green Street, starring Frodo Baggins and him off Queer as Folk.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling return to the Wise Men Say Idiots' Suite to host a second semi-final of their pub quiz, this time with WMS' founding fathers Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker, who battled it out for a place to face Tom Walsh in the showpiece finale.
Play along at home and - once again - don't skip to the end for the answers.
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Rory Fallow to review the second series of Sunderland Til I Die as well as discussing the EFL's plans to restart football imminently and what shape clubs will be in when we can finally go to a game again.
Craig Clark is joined by Rory Fallow, Richard Easterbrook and Matthew Keeling to talk about the unbreakable link between football and music, discussing their favourite walk-out music and some of their own picks to play out at the Stadium of Light
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling present their pub quiz on all things Sunderland AFC with contestants Tom Walsh and Chris Weatherspoon battling for supremacy.
Play along at home - all the answers are in the second half of the show, so no skipping!
In this feature-length episode Tom Walsh is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Matthew Keeling and Chris Weatherspoon as the team discuss their favourite away days from a time where we could all leave the house.
Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark talk about their respective Football Manager careers, running, and Bonehead from Oasis, as they adjust to spending lots more time at home - just like everyone else.
Get in touch if you're as terrible at the game as Matthew is. Or if you know Bonehead. And join Matthew's running group on Facebook.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling present the final episode in our four-part deep dive into the Sunderland Til I Die documentary series, featuring:
⚽ Darron Gibson's Commute
⚽ Chris Coleman's "amount of kids to being a prick" Ratio
⚽ Stewart Donald's Liquid Refreshment
Just in time for series 2!
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Gareth Barker to talk through Episodes 5-6 of the Netflix series Sunderland Til I Die.
Featuring:
Aiden McGeady's Sado Masochism
Tory Bastards
Carry On Camp
The Sadness Of Jonny Williams
For this special episode, Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Rory Fallow, Craig Clark, Tom Walsh and, to a much lesser extent (owing to technical issues) Micky Lough as they look back on some memorable derby games from years gone by.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling get together to look back over Episodes 3 and 4 of Fulwell 73's hit Netflix documentary, Sunderland Til I Die.
Episode highlights include a Jonny Williams retrospective, the dark tourist spots of Sunderland, oh and I'l tell you what I wouldn't mind...
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Chris Weatherspoon from their isolation chambers as they while away the ensuing armageddon by taking a fond look back at Series One of Sunderland Til I Die in the first of a special series.
The lads discuss the main talking points from the first two episodes of the Netflix documentary including Martin Bain's Sound System, Jason Steele's Confusion, Simon Grayson's Two Jackets, and Neale McDermott's Unlikely Transfer Targets.
Rory Fallow is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Richard Easterbrook, featuring a special message from Matthew Keeling, as the lads look back at a desperately disappointing defeat at Bristol Rovers and preview Saturday's trip to Blackpool.
Stephen and Micky discuss a gutting end to the Gilingham game and look ahead to our trip to Bristol Rovers.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Micky Lough as [COPY+PASTE] Sunderland AFC were held to a disappointing home draw as their League One promotion campaign hit another obstacle.
We're back in Manchester as Tom Walsh is joined by Jim Reay and Matt Wilson to talk about Sunderland's home game against Gillingham on Saturday, the upcoming series of Sunderland Til I Die and the League One run-in.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by ALS's Martyn McFadden to look back over a disappointing defeat at Coventry and the implications it may have on our automatic promotion hopes.
Matthew Keeling and Rory Fallow react as Sunderland AFC's promotion hopes took a blow at St Andrew's where a 90th-second goal consigned the Lads to a 1-0 defeat to Coventry City.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Wise Men Say regular Gary Foster as the team look back over Sunderland AFC's 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town on Tuesday and preview the trip to the Midlands on Sunday to face Coventry City where the Lads can sneak into the automatic promotion places for the first time this season. Matthew also writes off another player and makes a Silly Prediction.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former Sunderland striker/defender Lee Howey to discuss another home win over Bristol Rovers and to look ahead to the visit of Fleetwood Town.
Rory Fallow, Matthew Keeling and Chris Weatherspoon get together to preview our League One clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn and Chris Blyth of From the Terraces to discuss a fantastic result at Oxford United on Saturday.
Rory and Matthew are joined by Kevin Phillips, Sky Sports' Tom White and WMS regular Richard Easterbrook to discuss a hard fought 1-0 victory over Oxford United.
Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling are with Sky Sports' Tom White and former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips at Phantom Brewing in Reading ahead of today's trip to Oxford United.
The lads take a walk down memory lane and talk through some of Superkev's greatest moments in a red and white shirt.
The sound quality isn't as good as we wanted it to be, but we felt the content was good enough to warrant us releasing the show as it is. Enjoy!
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by WMS writer Lewis Newton as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Oxford United this weekend.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender Danny Collins and WMS regular Richard Easterbrook to discuss an excellent win over promotion rivals Ipswich Town.
Rory and Matthew are joined by Micky Lough and Ipswich fan Alex as Sunderland edged it at the Stadium of Light, coming away 1-0 winners against the early-season pacesetters.
Rory Fallow hosts and he's joined by Matthew and Craig as they look forward to the weekends visit of Ipswich to the SoL on International Fans Weekend
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss our 2-0 defeat at Fratton Park on Saturday.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark as they look back on Sunderland's 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth where a weak defensive display and a worrying injury for Joel Lynch completed a sorry day on the south coast for Phil Parkinson's men.
Tom Walsh presents from Manchester - cotton and guns! - with our exiled writers Jim and Matt as they discuss the Tranmere Rovers victory and look forward to Saturday's trip to Portsmouth.
Stephen, Gareth and Micky discuss a frustrating draw with Doncaster, look ahead to a trip to Tranmere and chat about the conclusion of the January transfer window.
Rory and Matthew are joined by Chris Weatherspoon, Micky Lough and Lewis Newton as they discuss Sunderland's 0-0 stalemate at home to Doncaster Rovers
Rory, Matthew and Gary Foster get together to preview Friday night's encounter with Doncaster Rovers.
Stephen and Gareth are at The Peacock and are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and ALS's Martyn McFadden to chat about a hard earned 1-0 victory at MK Dons.
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark for the Wise Men Say Preview Show to discuss Sunderland's trip to Milton Keynes on Saturday. There's chat about the Wycombe Wanderers win, Sunderland's business in the transfer window while Tom Walsh returns with his ever-popular away guide.
Gareth, Micky and Stephen are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott to discuss an emphatic 4-0 win over league leaders Wycombe Wanderers.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Gareth Barker as they celebrate Rory's birthday in the best way possible - with a thumping 4-0 Sunderland win over wannabe rock god Gareth Ainsworth's wannabe league leaders Wycombe Wanderers.
Rory Fallow, Matthew Keeling and Chris Weatherspoon chat about Sunderland's 3-1 win over Lincoln City and look forward to Saturday's visit of Wycombe Wanderers while discussing Phil Parkinson's reported transfer targets and Stewart Donald's future on Wearside.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Chris Blyth from From The Terraces and the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss an interesting festive period at Sunderland AFC. It's been a quiet one...
Rory Fallow is joined by Matthew Keeling and Micky Lough as we have another victory to discuss, a 3-1 win over an awful Lincoln City side. Encouraging stuff from Parkinson's lads but still room for improvement?
Rory Fallow, Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark react from the Harbour View in Sunderland after a frustrating 1-1 draw at Highbury.
Micky Lough and Stephen Goldsmith discuss Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers as they race up the A1 from the Keepmoat Stadium.
Rory Fallow hosts and is joined by a gaggle of WMS contributors to discuss a really, really, really disappointing result and performance against Bolton.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling bring us a special end-of-decade episode with their 'Banter XI Of The Decade'
As Matthew says: "If you want a serious conversation, you're in the wrong place."
The Athletic's George Caulkin joins Stephen and Gareth to discuss the hopelessness currently surrounding the club. Great.
Rory Fallow and the lads discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool, and wonder how many Parkinson Years it will take before they ever win again.
Frankie hosts with Micky and Craig in the studio as they discuss the latest dramatic day in the history of Sunderland Football Club
Stephen, Gareth and Richard get together for a massive whinge after our latest embarrassment at Gillingham on Saturday. To say the mood is sombre would be an understatement.
The lads are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott for a special live show at Fausto Coffee to celebrate the 500th episode of the WMS podcast.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender Gary Bennett and The Chronicle's James Hunter to pick a WMS Sunderland AFC Team of the Decade and look back over the last ten seasons at the football club.
With no game to preview, Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling get together over a pint of neck oil in Poetic License and talk about Sunderland's season so far, what has gone wrong and where it needs to improve. They also imagine the content of those famous references which landed Phil Parkinson the job in the first place. Enjoy!
Defeat to Burton Albion signalled the latest low in a season of new lows for Sunderland, and the lads assembled after the 2-1 reverse to talk about the match and what it may mean for Phil Parkinson's future at the club.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough as well as SAFC fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to discuss a disappointing performance at home to Coventry and look ahead to Burton on Tuesday night.
The lads get together after Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City as they wonder where another win is going to come from.
Tom Walsh hosts and is joined by WMS writers James Reay and Joe Owens to discuss our cup exit at the hands of the mighty Gillingham, and to look ahead to a tough test on Saturday against Coventry City.
The Chronicle's James Hunter joins Stephen and Gareth to cover off our 1-1 FA Cup draw with Gillingham and all other things Sunderland AFC.
Frankie is joined in the studio by Richard and Micky for a brief look back at the Leicester City game and a look forward to the weekends fixture v Gillingham in the FA cup
The lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and Chris Blyth of fan merchandise company From The Terraces to discuss our 1-0 victory over Southend.
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark, Matthew Keeling and Micky Lough as they discuss Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Southend United. Find out what happened to Micky's coat and what the lads think of Phil Parkinson so far.
Gareth Barker is joined by Lewis Newton and Richard Easterbrook as the team discuss the announcement of new substantial investment in Sunderland, talk through the Carabao Cup exit at Oxford United and preview the visit of Southend United on Saturday.
Gareth is joined by ALS editor Martyn McFadden and writer of 'Five go mad in Budapest', Ray Agar. We talk a little bit about Ray's book, discuss another away defeat and look ahead to our League Cup tie at Oxford on Tuesday night.
Frankie is joined in the studio by Craig Clark and Michael Lough for a look back on the 5-0 victory over Tranmere and of course look ahead to the weekend's fixture against Shrewsbury Town
"Can I just shock you? I like Phil Parkinson"
Matthew Keeling is joined by an assortment of Wise Men Say regulars as Sunderland recorded their biggest home league victory in more than two decades, getting manager Phil Parkinson up and running with his first three points in the Stadium of Light hotseat.
Former Sunderland defender Danny Collins makes his WMS debut as the lads discuss a first defeat for Phil Parkinson and look ahead to Tuesday's clash with Tranmere Rovers.
Richard, Craig and Matthew react to the appointment of Phil Parkinson and preview our trip to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling present this special show from the Roker Riviera to discuss a tumultuous week in the life of Sunderland AFC, the season so far, Jack Ross's dismissal and much, much more.
Even by Sunderland's standards, this was an eventful day, and it was brought to an end in suitably chaotic circumstances as the Black Cats edged a 3-2 victory in the Leasing.com Trophy at home to Grimsby Town.
Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Micky Lough discuss the game, along with - more importantly - the departure of Jack Ross and the reported collapse of the takeover.
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Richard Easterbook and ALS Fanzine editor Martyn McFadden to relive the disaster at Sincil Bank.
Stephen Goldsmith is joined by various Wise Men Say contributors following Sunderland's terrible 2-0 defeat at Lincoln City. Was that the worst performance ever, and does that spell the end of the road for Jack Ross on Wearside?
Frankie is joined in the studio by Micky Lough and Chris Weatherspoon (who recently bought Mr Bean's old house)
Stephen, Gareth and Micky Lough are joined by former Black Cat Lee Howey to look back at our 2-1 victory over MK Dons on Saturday.
Matthew Keeling is joined by Rory Fallow, Gareth Barker and Craig Clark to look back at a good performance and win over MK Dons. Plus Charlie Adam chat.
Frankie is back on preview duties tonight alongside Micky Lough and Craig Clark as they discuss a famous win v Sheff UTD and look ahead to the MK Dons game on Saturday
Stephen, Gareth and Micky reflect on our 1-1 draw at Bolton on Saturday. Just how big is the result not only in the context of the season, but in the future of Jack Ross?
Matthew Keeling is joined by Rory Fallow and Gareth Barker to discuss an absolute disaster of a result at Bolton.
It's some sort of weird North West based special as Tom Walsh hosts and is joined by three new additions to the WMS team in James Reay, Joe Owens and Matthew Wilson. They cover off all the major SAFC talking points of the week as well as looking ahead to our trip to Bolton on Saturday.
Rory hosts and is joined by Richard, Micky, Craig, Frankie and Gareth in the wake of our inevitable 1-1 home draw with Rotherham.
The lads discuss our 3-1 win at Accrington, react to Jack Ross' pre Rotherham press conference and look ahead to Tuesday night's League One encounter with The Millers.
Tom Walsh is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Micky Lough after Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Accrington Stanley. It was plain sailing for the Black Cats, but should they have been walking away with an even greater scoreline?
Gareth is joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to look back at our Peterborough disaster and assess the end to our transfer window dealings.
Frankie, Matt and Craig in the studio look back on a famous win in the cup and ahead to the weekends game at Peterborough
Stephen, Gareth and Micky Lough sit down to discuss our comprehensive 3-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon and look ahead to our league cup tie away at Burnley on Wednesday night.
Matthew Keeling is joined by a gaggle of WMS contributors to chat in the immediate aftermath of our 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
Frankie and Rory discuss the victory at Rochdale and the visit of AFC Wimbledon at the weekend
Stephen and Gareth and joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at an excellent victory over Portsmouth and ahead to Tuesday night's encounter with Rochdale.
Matthew Keeling is joined by Micky Lough as the lads react to Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Portsmouth, earning Jack Ross's side their first three points of the 2019-20 campaign.
There were plaudits for Ozturk and Willis, praise for Jon McLaughlin - while there's another outing for Kenny Sackett as Sunderland get their season off and running at the expense of their old foes Portsmouth.
Another game, another 1-1, and a miserable first half. Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Rory Fallow and it's a debut for ALS contributor Eve Sayers.
Micky Lough, Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark got together at Fausto Coffee to preview our trip to Portman Road on Saturday.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
Sunderland served up a textbook 1-1 draw at home to Oxford United to kick their season off with a whimper.
Gareth and Stephen are joined by Sunderland fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to reflect on the weekend's frustrations.
The first reaction show of the season follows a similar pattern to last year, with the lads picking the bones out of Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Oxford United.
Matthew Keeling is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Micky Lough in the ironically-named Victory Club as the Black Cats laboured to another stalemate.
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We're back with the first podcast of the 2019/20 season to preview the first game at home to Oxford United on Saturday. We were joined by The Chronicle's Sunderland writer, James Hunter.
Gareth and Craig hosted a Q&A at the Stadium of Light, on behalf of Sunderland AFC, with chairman Stewart Donald before the final game of pre-season. Club legend Kevin Ball also joined the panel
The audio is the best we could take given the equipment and set up we had, but we wanted to put it out there as we know fans have been keen to hear from Stewart. So please take this into consideration if the sound quality isn't up to the usual standard. Thanks!
Stephen and Gareth speak with former player, coach, manager, chairman and club legend Niall Quinn about his playing days at Sunderland AFC.
We only had half an hour with the big man so we did our best to cover off as much as possible based on where the conversation went!
Roker Report later spoke to Niall about his time as club chairman, so make sure you follow them on their channels for part two when it lands!
The lads are joined by Sunderland legend Kevin Ball to preview the play off final against Charlton on Sunday...
The boys down at the game and back home in the pub have their say on the the 0-0 away to Portsmouth
The lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a vital home leg play off victory and look ahead to massive game at Fratton Park on Thursday night.
A gaggle of Wise Men Say podcasters met at the Hilton immediately after our 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in the play off semi final, first leg. There's giddy thoughts on the opposition, Ozturk, Wyke and the return of The King.
Gareth is joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and former Sunderland striker Lee Howey to look ahead to our biggest game of the season as we face Portsmouth in the first leg of the play offs.
Craig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to take a look at our rivals in The Play Offs and how the lads might get on come the end of May...
The lads are joined by the Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss the Portsmouth game and the potential Play-Off nightmare...
Hear from manager Jack Ross and Wise Men Say's Rory Fallow, Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling after a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light left Sunderland six points adrift of the automatic promotion places with two games left to play.
Frankie is joined in the studio tonight by regular contributor and Max Power's best mate Matthew Keeling and from Red & White Army Andrew Hird
Craig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to look ahead to our final four games of the season.
James Copley speaks to the BBC's Nick Barnes and Sunderland manager Jack Ross whilst the Wise Men Say lads react in the pub to the Black Cats' comprehensive victory over Doncaster Rovers in League One.
Frankie and Craig are in the studio and somehow manage to waffle on about all things Sunderland for 45 minutes, enjoy
The lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to talk about a bizarre and disappointing home defeat to Coventry.
Frankie and Richard discuss all things Sunderland and look ahead to the game V Coventry at the weekend
Host James Copley chats to BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason and Sunderland manager Jack Ross after Sunderland's hotly contested 1-1 draw with Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light.
Plus, the Wise Men Say lads, led by Rory Fallow, enter your earphones from one of Roker's finest drinking establishments to bring you loyal listeners some delightful post-match craic, banter and analysis.
The lads went to the Roker End cafe and joined Martyn McFadden to talk about the last few weeks and look ahead to our run in.
Frankie hears from Jack Ross post Accrington. Rory and his dad chew the game over, then Matthew pops into the studio to look ahead at the weekends fixture away to Rochdale
Matthew and Craig got together at Fausto Coffee for a bonus edition of WMS. They look at our cup run, previous Wembley jaunts, team selection and more ahead of Sunday's final.
We look forward to the game this weekend, and are joined in the studio by star of Netflix series Peter the taxi driver. Frankie and Rory also make an appearance
Think Terry Butcher.
Blood and bandages, Italia 90, Glasgow Rangers and their English invasion, Bobby Robson's Ipswich. He also played for and managed the lads - and what is more he is next in our Meet the Managers series.
The lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a crucial victory over Walsall as well as looking towards our trip to Wembley.
We hear from Sunderland manager Jack Ross and WMS regulars Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling as the lads react to our 2-1 home win over Walsall.
The lads are joined by Chronicle journalist James Hunter to talk about a bad tempered 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers as well as Wembley ticketing joy/woes.
Micky Lough hosts on the long journey back from Bristol, and reflects on Sunderland securing their place at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final. He was joined by ALS 'head honcho' Martyn McFadden and ALS writer Michael Conroy.
No Stephen this week but Gareth is at the ALS Cafe to chat with Martyn McFadden and Jez Robinson, the founders of A Love Supreme, to talk about 30 years of the fanzine. We look ahead to Bristol Rovers and discuss the win over Plymouth Argyle.
James Copley speaks with Jack Ross, Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett as we react to Sunderland's 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle.
We also hear from WMS regulars in the pub and get fan reaction as well.
Frankie is joined in the studio by Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling as they look ahead to the visit of Plymouth Argyle on Saturday
The lads are joined by former Sunderland striker/centre back Lee Howey to discuss our victory away at Bristol Rovers.
It's an away day treat as Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh guide you through their respective trips to Bristol Rovers. We hear from Rory (and his dar) and Tom pre-match as they speak with fans about their expectations of the day's game as well as ruminating on recent form and fixtures, League One, and Checkatrade glory or promotion?
Post match we get player rating chat from Craig and Matthew as well as further reflections from Rory (and his dar) and Tom.
It's rambling, it's raw. it's drunken and it's fun. Enjoy!
The lads are joined by A Love Supreme head honcho, Martyn McFadden, to look back at our win over Gillingham as well as previewing our visit to Bristol Rovers.
James Copley speaks with Nick Barnes and Jack Ross after our 4-2 victory over Gillingham. We also hear from WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and his dar. What a treat!
James Copley guides you through the sea of disappointment after another home draw. We hear from Phil Smith, Jack Ross, Simon O'Rourke and a throng of WMS contributors.
The lads are joined by author and producer Lance Hardy to discuss our 1-1 draw at Oxford and look ahead to what could be a massive week in our promotion bid.
Stephen and Gareth sat down with Will Grigg for a chat about his career, his move to Sunderland and his aspirations.
The lads are joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes to discuss our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon and assess our January transfer window activity.
James Copley hosts as we react to our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon. He catches up with Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason, members of the WMS and other supporters to get their views on the game. We also hear from the gaffa, Jack Ross.
A little bonus pod as Sunderland director Charlie Methven popped into town to show some community spirit after a recent shop fire in the city centre.
He brought along Grant Leadbitter and Jack Baldwin too.
We're at The Ship Isis in Sunderland for a change of scene for a transfer window Mega Pod! Frankie, Stephen, Gareth and Craig discuss the incomings as they happen (well, maybe) and look ahead to our home game with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
Frankie is in the studio with Matthew and Craig as they discuss the Josh Maja situation and we also here from Juan Sartori thanks to ALS
James Copley hosts as we react to our 2-0 victory over Man City U21s and our progression to the Semi Finals of the Checkatrade Trophy. We hear from:
- WMS host Frankie Francis.
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BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes.
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Manager Jack Ross.
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Duncan Watmore
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Finally, Wise Men Say podcasters Stephen Goldsmith and Micky Lough.
Hear from Jack Ross as the WMS regulars Micky, Matthew and Chris join Frankie Francis in the studio as they look forward to the trip down to Glanford Park on Saturday
In this edition of WMS, in association with ALS, the lads are joined by Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith to discuss our 1-1 draw with Luton Town.
Our own Craig Clark was out and about on Saturday with a special guest too. Bilde journalist Tim Osing headed over to see what Sunderland was all about. They caught up with travelling St Mirren fans making a SoL pilgrimage in honour of Jack Ross, and chatted with Lee Cattermole.
ITV Tyne Tees' Simon O'Rourke reacts to an entertaining yet frustrating game of football.
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Sunderland legend Gary Bennett analyses referee Lee Probert's questionable decision making.
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BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes gives his thoughts on Sunderland's striking options.
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Manager Jack Ross answers questions on the game, the referee and Josh Maja.
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Craig Clark speaks to midfielder Max Power fresh from the draw.
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Finally, Wise Men Say podcasters Craig, Chris Weatherspoon, James Copley dissect the match over a pint in The Victory.
Frankie is in the studio with Micky and Matthew, while James is out and about.
A jam packed show featuring interviews with Charlie Methven, new signing Jimmy Dunne and sweeeeet Luke O'Nien