A Mischief of Magpies: Newcastle United from the USA

Newcastle Superfan Courtney Marasigan joins us for a chat. West Ham Superfan Lee joins us for a less scheduled chat.  Bill and Kevin try to put the Liverpool loss in perspective, and get ready for what should be an incredible Carabao Cup final. Also, a sad farewell and tribute to Christian Atsu.

Bill Interviews Courtney Marasigan -- a Toon fan from South Florida as she recounts winning FanFest and her amazing rendition of the Dan Burn dance.

We are joined --- juuuuuuuust off microphone, so really good recording choice there, KEVIN -- by our pal Andrew Hargreaves, who helps us put a bow on what was in the main a wonderful Carabao Cup run for Newcastle United and a taste of what is to come. As almost always, live from the Hawk & Griffin in Vienna, Virginia. 

This week Bill, Kevin and Andrew discuss yet another 2-0 shoulda coulda Newcastle loss, Bill apparently thinks that Simon Jordan sucks, and Kevin debates internally whether we should be really mad or really happy, and actually comes up with a reasonable answer.

Bill Mann chats it up with SoCalGeordie about his best friend Alan Shearer, the San Diego Toon Army, how he fell in love with Newcastle United and the Bobby Robson Foundation.

Kevin takes his life into his own hands to record this podcast. We review the Wolverhampton match, reveal our favorite players on our least favorite clubs, and kind of name our ideal Newcastle United lineup.  Also we have Boddington's on draft.

This week Kevin interviews Kevin Johnson from Spotsylvania, VA for some hot Kevin on Kevin action as he talks about starting to follow Newcastle just to spite a Mackem friend, of his massive jersey collection, and how Kevin Johnson manages to get onto PL in the Morning so much. (Hint: include babies.)

Kevin has lots to say about Alexander Isak's goal celebrations, starting with the fact that he is very happy that there were two of them. Also why VAR should be renamed VARWTF. A big win for the Toon puts them right back in the hunt for Champions League places.  Also a great win for a Geordie lad in the NCAA tournament.

Kevin needs to apologize for forgetting that Jamal Lewis had international duty with Northern Ireland. Bill's son Lucas describes the feeling from his first time at St. James' Park The lads discuss the inevitable conflict between local and international fans. Kevin predicts the results for matches for Newcastle and all of the clubs around it jockeying for Champions League Places. Chelsea was not included, for obvious reasons.  Also a few words about that Premier League powerhouse club, Liverton.

Kevin joins from Japan and Bill joins from his back yard (shout out to the birds and trucks and dog!) Newcastle United obliterates Manchester United. The game we've been waiting for a long time. We discuss all facets of the match, including whether Erik ten Hag is right about Newcastle playing above its station. 

Is refereeing in the Premier League corrupt? Who were the players of the game for West Ham & Brentford? Newcastle United survives a supreme test of a week, following up its big win against Manchester United with two wins away at a banana peel West Ham and a truly imperious Brentford.

When organizing your closet is the highlight on a match day, you can pretty much guarantee that the match did not go well. Bill, Kevin & Barry review the Aston Villa match and then put it all in perspective as we had a let down against a very good team on the back of a very good week. We review the state of things, with Newcastle United remaining in the driver's seat for Champions League places. Also we talk about the huge summer Premier League USA summer tour involving the Toon. Brentford, Fulham, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brighton.

6-1. Tottenham Hotspur, formerly a great club, had never, ever before given up 5 goals in a half. This game was so lopsided that we don't even mention Sean Longstaff's fantastic assist because it was the game's fourth best.  Bill watched the match with Arsenal fans, who kept screaming "SCORE 7!!" so we ponder our chances for Champions League as well as the team we love to see lose the most. Kevin prepares to head over to the Toon.

Kevin and "roving reporter" Andrew Hargreaves give a boozy and barely coherent report from their trip to the Toon as we recount Sunday's nervy match against Southampton and Newcastle's campaign for European places.

Arsenal defeats Newcastle 2-0 in a high-energy match at SJP, handing the Toon a rare home loss. Chances not taken. Long penalty delay. Defensive lapses do the Toon in against an elite squad.

You heard me. Kevin spends a lot of time making an allegory involving balls. A Brighton preview and where we find ourselves in May, playing for a reward, awaits you.

Kevin Chilvers is a Geordie with stories to tell.  Kevin goes deep on names, Northeast youth football, his time as a Newcastle United player (seriously!), his time as a Sunderland player (seriously...), his travels throughout the USA, and gives us his summary of the Atlanta football-watching landscape. 

With Bill out galavanting around the United States, Barry steps into the hot seat at the Hawk and Griffin for a fun hour of recapping the glorious Brighton 4-1 victory, previewing the Leicester match on Monday, and discussing the state of Newcastle United Football Club. 

Ok, so it's possible that Kevin had celebrated a bit much before we recorded.  Newcastle absolutely dominated and somehow managed to draw Leicester City 0-0 and it was enough. No worries this next week. We are Top 4.

Bill and Kevin look back over this magical season for Newcastle United, the one which saw us rise from relegation-bait to competing with the likes of Real Madrid for players. We discuss our highest and lowest moments of the season, name our players of the season and give our predictions for where we end up next year. 

Kevin cheats in a spelling contest.  We discuss the signings in the door, the ones that seem like they might come, and we do that classic thing where we treat someone who was thought to be coming but isn't as if he was never any good anyway. A quick review of the combined schedule for the fall (all Bill's work. ALL of it.) and start the hype train for the Summer Series.

Kevin Sperry hosts this dramatic, booze-filled quiz show testing our contestants' knowledge of the history of Newcastle United. Don't be fooled, Kevin acts all know-it-all in this episode, but that's only because he has been provided with the answers. Think you can do better than our contestants?

The entire experience of going to sporting events in the US is very different than in England. We've got you covered! In this episode you'll hear about: -- Drinking in your seat! -- No home & away ends! -- Where to get the best food in the stadiums! -- Why Americans are a little weird abot their national anthem! We cut out the part where Kevin didn't know the difference between Philadelphia and Boston, because man that would be embarrassing.  

All the details from the spectacular Summer Series outing in the USA. We hear from our reporters on the scene! The Tailgate! Kevin's atrocious attempt at an Eddie Howe impersonation! Eddie Howe points out Jamaal Lascelles' biceps to Bill's wife! George Caulkin! Charlotte Robson! Eddy from Tyneside Life! Three very, very fun, very, very hot games with an unbelievable showing by Toon fans from around the world!

Bill and Kevin discuss the upcoming Newcastle United season! Updates on incoming and outgoing players! Updates on rule changes, including the "Mad Dog Rule!" Season and Player Predictions! Social Media commentary!

Bill & Kevin review the most important parts of Newcastle's 5-1 demolition of Aston Villa including: -- the white socks -- How Martinez was unlucky to stay on the field -- the goal celebrations -- Sandro Toonali's dream opener -- Aston Villa's nightmare -- Looking at Manchester City with absolutely no fear

Newcastle follows up its torrid start to the season with a trip to the champions' lair and get knocked down a peg. Kevin is upset while Bill thinks that it wasn't a bad showing against Pep's boys when they unleashed the kraken and only got one goal. We talk We Are Newcastle, the fury of Darren Eales, Bruno vs. the whiners, and the upcoming match against Liverton.

Hey, look! Another opportunity to take positives from a loss! The occasion was too big for John Brooks as he leaves the card in his pocket after an obvious second yellow. Still, Liverpool played so well with 10 players, imagine how they would have done with 9?

You know why Group F of the Champions League is the "Group of Death?" Because Newcastle United is in it. Bill & Kevin give their quick reaction to an historic day for the Newcastle United Football Club. 

With Bill missing, Andrew from Forest Hall makes his first team debut, and weighs in on Newcastle's suddenly shaky defense, a confusing midfield situation and Newcastle restaurants.  Recording live from the Hawk and Griffin, we hear far too much noise from people who were clearly paid to watch Arsenal vs. the Manchester Red Team.

No Premier League matches this weekend, so let's take a quick look back to the Summer Series this past July, where Newcastle played games in Philadelphia, Atlanta and New Jersey. It was an incredible experience to meet and hang out with so many Newcastle supporters from around the globe.  We were so excited to be able to record a few of their stories, and have put them together here for your listening pleasure! Some great updates from our two Roving Reporters, Andrew from Forest Hall and Posh Barry, some personal stories about "why Newcastle," and some incredible memories being shared and created!  Thanks to everyone who took a moment out of their day to share their stories with us. We're growing as a club and as a fanbase, and we hope that we can continue to share these great experiences with each other as Newcastle win trophy after trophy!

John Kenkel joins Bill to talk about the wonderful last two years of supporting Brentford as we preview the match. We are honored to share the Hawk & Griffin with the local Brentford supporters group so this weekend is going to be a blast.  Even better for John, who tells Bill that he is going to watch the match in the away end of St. James' Park. 

Newcastle passes its final pre-Champions League test with a nervy, ugly 1-0 win over Brentford. Next up, the San Siro and a Champions League tilt in the Group of Sexy against Italian giants AC Milan. Been a long, long time in coming.

Happy Champions League Eve to those who celebrate! Bill & Kevin are joined by Nathan Araia of the Milan Club DC to get his view of tomorrow's match between AC Milan and Newcastle United.

Newcastle United brings its unbeaten streak in the San Siro to two after a nervy 0-0 match in which Italian giants AC Milan gave a clinic in being ready for the big stage, only for Newcastle's confidence to increase throughout the match. Bill and Kevin give their thoughts on the match and why supporters can't seem to agree who played well.

Recorded just moments after Newcastle's uncompromising dominance of Sheffield United, we're joined by Summer Intern Andrew from Forest Hall, Posh Barry from High Heaton, and new friend of the show, Historical Harvey from the also-posh part of Durham.   It's a party atmosphere in the Hawk and Griffin, and we do our best to stay on the topic of Newcastle's historic 8-0 victory, with eight different goal scorers on the day.  Come for the unapologetic gloating for our lads in black and white, and stay for the food science guidance, superstition updates and a brand new Beauty and the Beast-inspired nickname!

A big midweek treat as Eddie Howe gets his first win over Manchester City. Kevin has no idea how to pronounce Feyenoord. And a fantastic showing from our back line against the best club in the world.

Kevin and Andrew from Forest Hall break down Newcastle's dominant 2-0 win over Burnley. Another masterclass from Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier and Sean Longstaff. And remember two weeks ago when people were complaining about Eddie Howe and Bruno Guimaraes? Shhhhhhhhhhhhh. Also, you know, the 4th "biggest game in 20 years" of the year is coming up tomorrow & Kevin is going. NBD.

Kevin joins us from Glasgow as he heads home following Newcastle's historic, audacious , fantastic 4-1 statement of intent against PSG in the Champions League Group of Death. We celebrate a fantastic performance across the board with huge props to our back pair, who worked, seemingly, as one. He does, roughly, pronounce Feyenood right this time, but has a hell of a time with "infamy."

Kevin just hasn't bragged enough about attending the PSG v Newcastle Champions League match on Wednesday night, so he's back for more.  On that fateful, historic Wednesday, good friend of the podcast Charlotte Robson, from the True Faith podcast, spent a few minutes chatting about the UCL draw, predictions for the season, and Alexander Isak's stankface.  Kevin also gives local burger recommendations, sings the Champions League anthem, and has a Wor Beer or seven, purely out of his dedication to Wor Flags. 

With Bill calling in from the Mischief of Magpies African HQ in Mozambique, we're joined by very good friend of the podcast, West Ham Lee!  Hear Lee try to argue that West Ham are better with out Lil' Decky, hear Bill declair David Moyes to be a psychological tactical mastermind, and hear Kevin describe his post-goal pub celebration, which clearly "woke the ju-ju."   

Kevin is once again joined by Summer Intern Andrew from Forest Hall, who kept bringing up someone named Bill, whom I must say, no one at Mischief of Magpies HQ can remember ever meeting.  We review the 4-0 shellacking of Crystal Palace, our dominant right side, Fabian Schar's beautiful 40-yard balls, and we introduce a brand new Opta statistic! We carefully dip our big toes in the ongoing investigation/saga of Sandro Tonali's reported gambling addiction, and look ahead to a mid-week trip to Germany.

Andrew from Forrest Hall has competition for his place from a new intern off the street: some gadgie named "Bill!" Publican Tom also joins the pod for a hot minute in what amounts to nothing more than a free advert for his pub. We relish UNITED'S 3-0 practice match victory over The Manchester Red Team, look back on a well-earned point at Molineux, and be sure to stick around for just the absolute worst Sean Longstaff impression ever gurgled into existence.  We are class, Man U are shite, Bill is back, and Wednesdays are Trivia Neet at H&G. Howay Man!

Bill and Kevin discuss how the officiating in Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Arsenal at St. James's Park was flawless, Bruno definitely is a very level-headed, professional footballer, and how Kai Havertz absolutely deserved to stay on the pitch, and definitely doesn't bring down the quality level of everything he participates in.  Wink, wink.  Another match of the year of the week sees Newcastle stay in striking distance of the top pack of clubs, and and sees Mikel Arteta and his team out-classed, out-played, and out-whitted by a beaten-up but strong and skillful Newcastle team. 

It's Game 4 of the Group of Sexy! We are joined by Eli Brand to talk about Borussia Dortmund, why he thinks Emre Can is terrible, and the German art of mashing words together.

Bill reviews an extraordinary week in which a deeply depleted Newcastle squad won 2 and lost 1 versus Manchester United, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. Also, since the rest of the league wants to keep changing the rules to slow down the metamorphosis of Newcastle, Bill asks an impertinent question: why does the club bother to follow the rules anyway?

George Caulkin from The Athletic joins Bill and Kevin to talk about bizarre American foods(peanut & pickle burgers? Raccoon? Things encased in jello?), being thankful, how the Portland Trailblazers accidentally won, and the amazing transformation of Newcastle United. Replete with insights and humor that only the Seer of Cheer can provide.

Bill and Andrew -- beset by audio problems -- break down perhaps the most surprising game of the season of the month: a role reversal as once-mighty high-cost Chelsea is reduced to smash & grab tactics against a Newcastle team which looked more like a kamikaze mission than a squad.

Bill and Kevin discuss the PSG match in the Champions League, including all the positives of what should have been a performance remembered for ages but was ultimately vandalized by horrid refereeing. Does Newcastle's outperformances under the circumstances come down to their incredible morale?  Still all to play for in the Champions League, and a whole host of huge fixtures upcoming for the lads. For all the positives it was still Merde on the Seine.

For the third consecutive match, Newcastle United exposes a vast gulf in quality between it and sorry Manchester United, winning 1-0 with the only real question being how the score wasn't worse. Kevin discusses Manchester United's star player Lunenberg (seriously), and we gawk with wonder as Eddie Howe continues his masterclass on morale. Also, Sunderland away for the FA Cup. The script writers have outdone themselves.

Who had the worse day? Bill missed the game because he was driving through thick fog on mountain roads with a carsick dog and a very displeased wife, with his car ending up on the back of a flatbed tow truck. Kevin watched Tottenham Hotspur poleax Newcastle. We pay tribute to the incredible Toon Army who made their way to London despite broken down trains. And we talk about the huge match coming up this week.

Newcastle United disappoints poetically. If you wanted a team that tries, well you have it. So much great to take out of Newcastle's experience in this year's Champions League. Of course, we were 30 minutes away from way more than that.

Bill and Kevin giggle for sixty-five minutes straight after 10-man Fulham roll out the red carpet for a rampant and entertaining Newcastle United.  17-year old Lewis Miley, who has more European minutes under his belt than Sunderland Association Football Club, scored his maiden Premier League goal for Newcastle, Callum Wilson was made angry by Miguel Almiron scoring a goal, and Dan Burn molested the ball into the net for a third, as Newcastle cruised in what ended up as a very fun and uplifting match.  We discuss important topics like Emil Krafth's attractiveness, the plight of Tino Livramento not getting all the attention, and ponder how Fotmob could mistake Dan Burn's foot for whichever of his appendages actually scored that goal. 

Kevin can't contain his pessimism as visions of pink slips begin to dance in his head. Simultaneously calling for calm and for peoples' heads, Kevin is a tangled ball of frustration. Andrew, our new Chief Ispiration Officer, provides just enough perspective to earn his new title, reminding the listener, numerous times, that the season, is actually, not over. (Clutches Pearls.)  It's a bumpy ride, so hold on tight to your black and white New Year hats...you know, the silly looking ones that are made out of cardboard, shaped like Abraham Lincoln's, and inexplicably have a pair of sunglasses stapled to them for some reason.  Happy Holidays from your friends in misery, the Mischief of Magpies!

Bill and Andrew discuss the delightful day out that was our first derby match in nearly a decade as Sunderland plays, bizarrely, right into Newcastle's hands. We ponder the questions of whether some beloved players may be on their way out, and whether we'd like the derby to be played more often.

Newcastle United files its financial report for the 2022-23 season, and its challenge to get to the top of the league in a world of Profit & Sustainability Rate requirements comes into sharp relief. Why the owners are likely delighted with Eddie Howe. Why the international fan base is so important for competitive reasons. Why St. James' Park's current condition is a liability. Why Ollie Holt is such a jackass. All revealed here.

Happy Birthday to the Mischief of Magpies! Bill and Kevin reflect on a year of doing a Newcastle United podcast from the USA. And what a year it's been!  In this episode we review the Manchester City loss, the positives to take from it and how unkind the fates have been to Newcastle United this season. Bill points out the utter stupidity of the schadenfreude supporters of other clubs are showing Newcastle for its inability to spend under the fantastically misnamed Financial Unfair Play rules.

Bill & Kev review a rare, welcome W as Newcastle goes through to Round 5 of the FA Cup.  Plus some transfer window intrigue from your favorite IDK podcasters.* * I Don't Know

Eddie's S#!*housing Mags are dead! Long live Eddie's S#!*housing Mags!  Bill and Kevin return to the Hawk and Griffin to revel in Newcastle's third straight away win, try to find anything negative to say about Fabian Schar, and contemplate how many balls actually went in the net on Jacob Murphy's "goal" early in the second half. 

Newcastle United shares the points in an ultimately disappointing 4-4 barnburner with Luton Town. -- Is Rob Edwards the next promising manager Chelsea is going to ruin? -- Why the combination of losing Willock and Joelinton is so destructive. 

Bill and Kevin review NUFC's exciting (too exciting) win at the City Ground, with Bill expressing surprise that Jonjo Shelvey didn't feature for the Garibaldi. Also Bill gives Kevin some super useful advice for his visit to Craven Cottage next week.

Bill & Kevin break down the Newcastle penalty shootout win at Blackburn in the 5th round of the FA Cup. -- Willock and Isak back together -- A troubling hesitancy among the players -- Why the Premier League will fix FFP

What a difference a week makes! Or maybe just a player! Bill and Kevin discuss how magically Dan Burn looks a hell of a lot better with Joe Willock playing in front of him.  A big win against Wolves was exactly what we needed after that gut punch of yet another baffling Cup draw.

Newcastle's lone remaining path to Europe for next year will now be turning it around in the last of the Premier League Season. Bill & Kevin review the Manchester City FA Cup loss and ask the ugly questions: Should Eddie Howe get another season? Should Newcastle Fans be actually rooting for Manchester City to get away with it? Do the people running the Premier League have a clue?

Bill's joins us from the poshest bunker in Gosforth, and Kevin's joins from his closet apparently, to review an epic 4-3 comeback win for the Toon. We go through the match in detail, revel in the Hawk and Griffin becoming a shithousing pub, and hear how Bill offended Amber-Keegan Stobbs!   

Bill & Kevin break down a satisfying match, despite yet another piece of vandalism by the men of VAR. Who was your man of the match?  Was this a "smash & grab?" Why didn't Kevin get invited to play paintball?

Last year's Spurs match was so fun the lads decided to do it again! -- Kevin calls the Spurs kit color sous vide juice, Bill calls it liver. -- The beautiful celebration for hearing impaired children at SJP. -- Eddie Howe's managerial masterclass -- A breakdown of the remainder of the season -- Victory and a championship for the lasses!!!

Bill and Kevin run through the Palace match, which is ironic because Newcastle's squad sure didn't. Then we get onto the subject of the (great? good? uneven? dispeptic?) Sheffield United match that saw the Blades face their inevitable relegation. In this episode we discuss: -- Half-and-half scarves yea or nay? -- The remaining fixtures -- The Passion of the VAR

Bill & Kevin discuss Newcastle's dominant win at Burnley and the positivity that comes from contributions from Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Sean Longstaff -- Did you think Gordon would be this good? -- Did it look like Joelinton was trying to kill someone when he came on? -- And why we are all Palace now

Surprising Bogey club Brighton & Hove Albion does it again, frustrating Newcastle United to a damaging draw at SJP. -- His full name is Callum Wilson When Available -- The Argo Principle at Work for Eddie Howe -- All Hail the Blond Trifeca -- A look at the final two matches

Bill & Kevin briefly recap the 12 minutes vs. Brentford where it seemed our worst fears would be realized. Until they weren't. This episode includes: -- What Do Manchester United and Newcastle United Have in Common? -- Why the people who don't want to play in Conference League are nuts -- An incredible NUFC statistic -- Superlatives, or Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo, or why can't Bruno do a knee slide? -- Kevin risks it all to praise NUFC-PSG -- Which player is “liquid elbows?”  

Good news, listener! We're back for Season 3! Bill & Kevin break down the preseason and offseason for Newcastle United as we prepare to gear up for the 2024-25 Premier League campaign. -- Sela Cup Champions! (you'll never sing that) -- Most beautiful kits in the history of the sport? -- What Bill saw from the Brest and Girona matches that he loved -- PSR and saying farewell to Amanda and Mehrdad -- Kevin says some things but we kinda tuned out -- Oh, right! Predictions! Who wins the league? Who gets relegated? Whither the Toon?

Bill and Kevin break down Newcastle's nervy, annoying and ultimately satisfying win against Southampton. Transfers! Terrible refereeing jobs! Man of the match!  Why Newcastle was fortunate that Ben Brereson Diaz remained on the pitch.  Our take on the real reason Crystal Palace negotiated so hard on Marc Guehi. And a preview of a potential banana peel match this week at Bournemouth.

HAPPY TONALI DAY FOR THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! Bill and Kevin review the hate-watch that was the Bournemouth match and look for some green shoots of optimism, and there were more than a few. They were just, you know, really hard to see. Joelinton follows up a wonderful match with a clunker. We have game changers! Kieran Trippier shows why he is so important to the club.

Join Bill and Kevin as they discuss Newcastle United's "lucky" win over Spurs. In this episode: -- How on earth wasn't that a pen? (You know what we're talking about) -- Sandro Tonali's emotional return -- How Krafthy was that win? -- Everton really sucks, and what would happen if Wolverhampton Wanderers were an American club.  

Think you know other Newcastle United supporters? Over the last few months Kevin Sperry has conducted interviews with several Toon Army DC fans who join us each week to ride or die with NUFC. Recorded live at the Hawk & Griffin, Vienna, Virginia, the home of the Toon Army DC Interviewees include: Steve Pace Nicola Pace Andrew Hargreaves Eddie Hoffman Chelsea Honey Andrew Baron Dag Mawi Kevin Richards

Newcastle United grinds out a come-from-behind 1:2 win at Wolves, with a halftime triple change proving the difference. Should Barnes, Tonali and Willock be starting or is the role of impact sub a thing? Why Bill believes that Kieran Trippier was the Man of the Match A look ahead to Fulham and AFC Wimbledon.

Bill Mann is solo this week as Kevin had something better to do -- Nobody seems to know who those Manchester City points got dropped to. -- Bill's North Carolina home and its central role in his love of NUFC -- Anthony Gordon's fantastic response, Sandro Tonali's physicality, and Dan Burn's shut down play against Erling Haaland

Oh about a year back or so we played Everton, but in the meantime... Newcastle United cross a significant anniversary and Bill and Kevin give their verdicts. Speaking of verdicts, the sound you hear is PSR crashing on the heads of the Premier League and the cartel clubs. Also, what job would Jordan Pickford have if football didn't exist?

After an unplanned break, Bill and Kevin catch up on the goings on and finally -- FINALLY -- see some of the chaos and aggressiveness that has defined Newcastle United football. -- What changed? Did Eddie Howe just rip 'em one? -- Why Sean Longstaff is so important to the club -- Have Isak & Gordon been distracted

After a delightful win against Arsenal, Bill and Kevin debate the most difficult Man of the Match choice of the season. Why Americans have to call the man "Bukayo Football." Bill discloses the only person who seems to like being around Mikel Arteta (hint: he carries a sword). Whether Newcastle and Arsenal are now rivals. And why Kevin hates Ted Lasso. Also we hear from our Mischief of Magpies panel!  

The good times continue as Newcastle United rolls over in-form Nottingham Forest -- The trust amongst the players seems to have returned along with the goals -- Why Joelinton is playing a different game than everyone else -- The pairings that make all the difference with Newcastle's unity And we hear from Evan Ridley, a member of the MoM panel. Want to join? Connect with us on X or Facebook!

Bill and Kevin have a hard time coming up with too many positives from the Crystal Palace match. Honestly, we tried. -- An historically poor performance by the Toon -- Which players performed well? -- Should Eddie Howe keep starting Bruno and Tonali and let them figure it out?

Newcastle and Liverpool open the holiday season with an absolute banger! -- A tribute to the genius of Mo Salah -- A classic that was robbed of its epic finish by a quick whistle -- Why Newcastle seems to play to its competition and what this means for Brentford. -- Also Bill surprises Kevin with the best news he'll hear all month

NUFC obliterates Leicester City on the weekend, the first match of the season in which Newcastle didn't seem to play exactly at the level of its opposition.  Are we seeing the payoff from the growing pains from Tonali and Bruno learning to work with each other? What do we want to see happen during the January window? Is it possible one of our crown jewels might be moved on?  Why Eddie Howe's interview with Simon Jordan probably wouldn't be possible with a Northeast-based journalist. The dad joke in the title brought to you by Kevin Sperry.

Andrew Hargreaves joins Bill Mann to discuss the very, very good week for NUFC, capped off by their 4 goal demolition of Ipswich Town. -- Alex Isak is scoring, but is he happy? -- Why Bill would be OK with Isak leaving -- Andrew wants to know which you like better: the Schar mustache or the Brazilian bottle blonds -- Jason Tyndall in cornrows. It's gonna happen.

We're joined this week by roving reporter Andrew from Forrest Hall, Andrew "The Barron," Barron, and ol' Kev, coming at ya LIVE, from the Hawk and Griffin in Vienna, Virginia.  We review yet another demolition of Aston Villa at Saint James's Park, discuss the problems afoot at Manchester United, and go into great detail on the potential landing spots for a new stadium in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.  Andrew Barron's debut goes as well as can be expected, after having spent three seasons gaining fitness on the Mischief of Magpies bench. We all know Eddie Howe doesn't rush players onto the pitch, and Barron has needed three seasons to gain match fitness. But boy, does he contribute in this very festive episode. Happy New Year to our faithful listener!

After a half-century of near constant futility, Newcastle United exorcises a few demons on the smoking crater once known as Manchester United. - What RTMU players would start for Newcastle? - Why the coverage has been so one sided? - Is this still a big match for us? Why Manchester United is kind of like our loser big brother. - Why our man of the match had to come from the midfield. - Bill's tribute to the Georgian Geordie, Jimmy Carter  

Newcastle United survived an early wake up time and the chaos at Tottenham Hotspur to claim three more points and keeping their near club record win streak alive. Re: the handball. What you gonna trust me or your lyin' eyes? How Postecoglu's post-game outburst overshadowed a good performance by Spurs' young players. Nananananananananananananananana BOTMAN! A look ahead to Arsenal, plus Kevin's bizarre hatred of "you're welcome." You're welcome.

Bill and Kevin wonder what's wrong with the ball as Mikel Arteta receives a lifetime achievement award following Newcastle's 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates. Eddie Howe once again outsmarts a rival manager, leaving him fuming. A shift for the ages from Sven Botman. Troy Deeney accidentally asks a good question. And a recognition after this match that Newcastle United is on par with any club in the Premier League.

Know your audience: League Two Bromley made the absolute best of a day at St. James' Park while Newcastle slowly asserted its dominance in a professional display. Kevin waxes rhapsodic about what it means for our club to play at St. James' Park and the magic that architects and designers will have difficulty recapturing if we move.

Dan Burn danburns Odegard! Fabian Schar forces Decwan to share! Bruno throws his own partey. TELL ME MA, TELL ME MA...

Will Osula, Baby Giraffe Joe Willock No Matter What The Goal of the Season Win the League or Silverware?

Well, well, well, look who's back! Bill and Kevin break down the upcoming Carabao Cup Final on the weekend. How much better did we feel following the win at West Ham? The major difference in this squad vs. the one that played in 2023. Why there are all sorts of reasons for Toon Fans to be optimistic. "You like Liverpool? F**k Liverpool."

The wait is over, the trophy case opens up for a new resident as Bill and Kevin break down Newcastle's seismic win in the League Cup final over Liverpool. -- The joy and rapture on Tyneside and in the US; -- Our ode to George Caulkin, the best sports scribe on the planet; -- The tactical masterclass of Eddie Howe; -- Dan Burn's moment of magic rises to legend; -- A Sean Longstaff moment many people may have missed. -- The class of Liverpool, our appreciation of it, and our hope they never show it to us again. MISCHIEF MANAGED!!!

Roving Reporter Andrew joins Kevin with Helen and Mel, some beloved Geordies who celebrated Newcastle's League Cup win in a great place -- Wembley Stadium!

Our new format! 18 minutes on Newcastle United. Bill and Kevin review (i.e. revel in) the Carabao Cup celebration, and of course focus on the complaints from other fan groups. -- Alex Isak is a troublemaker -- Also no one is buying him -- Also did you hear that Newcastle United won the League Cup?

Bill and Kevin lament how life has gotten in the way of the important stuff and celebrate a comprehensive yet nervy win against Chelsea that vaults Newcastle into sole possession of third place within a sniff of Champions League qualification. How Newcastle has become a mentality monster, but why their emotions lie just below the surface. Why Newcastle's form seemed to dip after Chelsea dropped to 10 men. And with our noisy neighbors knocking on the door of a Championship Final: Do we want Sunderland back in the Premier League?