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SAFC Unfiltered is the official podcast of Sunderland AFC, hosted by Frankie Francis and Danny Collins. The duo will be joined by special guests each week from players and staff to club legends.

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    • Jan 31, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Episode #45 Julio Arca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 48:10


    Frankie & Danny catch up with a real fan favourite on this addition of Unfiltered. Julio Arca joined Sunderland in 2000 and quickly became a red and white fan favourite. He speaks openly to Danny & Frankie about his time at the club, his recent spell in management and of course previews the weekend'c clash with Middlesbrough

    Episode #44 Mel Reay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 28:35


    It's been a great start to the season for Mel's side with only one defeat in the opening 10 league games. Frankie finds out about the processes behind the scenes in the women's team set up, we look back at the season so far and those new transfers which have transformed the side plus we look forward to the top of the table clash against Charlton this weekend

    Episode #43 Nick Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 46:44


    Familiarity in sports broadcasting is as traditional as the match day pie or program, a trusted voice that paints pictures with words. Sunderland AFC supporters have had that over the past couple of decades from BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes. This week marks his 1000th game covering Sunderland so Frankie & Danny Caught up with Nick to recognise this milestone and hear some stories.

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    Episode #42 Sir Bob Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 35:52


    This week former Sunderland Chairman Sir Bob Murray released his long awaited autobiography 'I'd Do It All Again' The book documents Sir Bob's entire life, from his childhood in Consett, County Durham, his business empire, becoming the chairman of SAFC, the building of the Stadium of Light, Academy of Light and of course The Foundation of light to which all proceeds from the books go directly to

    Episode #41 Pierre Ekwah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 38:28


    Frankie & Danny are back for the first time this season with a first team player who broke through with some wonderful performances at the end of last season. The young Frenchman discusses his journey so far in football, those goals against Southampton and much more

    Episode #40 Carl Winchester

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 22:21


    Frankie & Danny catch up with Carl Winchester over zoom on the latest SAFC Unfiltered. Carl is currently back in his home country following a season long loan at Shrewsbury Town. During his time at Sunderland, Carl was a very popular member of the squad with staff, players and fans especially in the promotion winning side that saw Sunderland return to the championship

    Episode #39 Jack Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 33:53


    22 year old Jack Clarke has been one of Sunderland's stand out performers in the 22/23 season. Frankie and Danny catch up with him on Unfiltered for the first time since he joined the club. He discusses his game, that goal at Reading and how he feels to play for Sunderland

    Episode #38 Trai Hume

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 28:45


    Frankie & Danny head back up to the Academy of Light to speak to Trai Hume and find out from Trai how he's found life on Wearside so far. The 21 year old joined Sunderland in January 2022 and is enjoying a long run in the first team. Hear all about his experiences in the Championship, his first goal for the club and that moustache

    Episode #37 Thomas Sørensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 38:09


    In another special edition of SAFC Unfiltered Frankie & Danny catch up with a legendary figure in Sunderlands history. Goalkeeper Thomas Sørensen played almost 200 times for the Black Cats in one of the most memorable sides at the turn of the century. The former Danish international No1 looks back at his career and time on Wearside.  

    Episode #36 Jill Scott MBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 32:14


    Jill Scott is one of the most recognisable figures in football. Following her recent retirement she went on to win ITV's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Frankie & Danny catch up with her while she is back in her native North East to speak about her career, the women's game and what could be next for the UEFA Women's Euros 2022 winner

    Episode #35 Kristjaan Speakman Transfer Window January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 28:54


    We get an update from Sunderland AFC Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman on the January Transfer window, an insight into the process, the new players in and the players who have left

    Episode #34 Kieran Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 29:31


    Frankie and Danny caught up with one of Danny's former teammates at SAFC, Kieran Richardson. In his almost 150 appearances for Sunderland Kieran played under Roy Keane, Steve Bruce and Martin O'Neill scoring some very memorable goals. In the first of it's type here on Unfiltered the lads catch up with a former player and discuss their career

    Episode #33 Corry Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 34:00


    Club Captain Corry Evans speaks to Frankie & Danny at the half way point of the season to reflect on the season so far. Looking at our performances and who has impressed him in the amongst the group so far. We get to know Corry a little better as he discusses some of his career highlights both domestic and internationally, and he takes on Danny's famous quiz

    Episode #32 The Sunderland Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 20:12


    Another special podcast this week. Frankie is joined down the line by Writer/Producer Nicky Allt and Club Historian Rob Mason (Rob's Internet connection was a little testing. Apologies for some audio difficulties) The Sunderland Story is a play that will be performed in May at the Sunderland Empire Theatre and takes a look at the club's history, from it's inception to modern day playing particular attention to the famous FA Cup final in 1973. 2023 will mark 50 years since that event.

    Episode #31 Unfiltered Special with Gary Bennett MBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 52:06


    Gary Bennett played 443 times for Sunderland AFC, in this special episode the former captain sat down with Frankie & Danny to discuss his career and his campaigning for anti racism organisations that this week saw him receive and MBE from HRH King Charles III at Windsor Castle

    Episode #30 Bailey Wright World Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 38:52


    Bailey Wright will be representing his country Australia at the upcoming World Cup. Frankie & Danny caught up with Bailey this week to get an insight into the Socceroos camp and of course how Sunderland's season has gone so far

    Episode #29 Alex Pritchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 42:52


    On this edition of Unfiltered Frankie & Danny speak to attacking midfielder Alex Pritchard. They speak out the current squad the season so far and Alex's career to date

    Episode #28 An update from Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 53:40


    Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman gives an update to supporters through a chat with Frankie & Danny at the Academy of Light this week.

    Episode #27 Play-Off Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 43:12


    Frankie & Danny get round the table with the Northern Echo's Scott Wilson, as they discuss Sunderland AFC's journey to the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final and the Lads' upcoming trip to Wembley Stadium.

    Episode #26 Patrick Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 38:27


    Patrick Roberts joins Frankie & Danny at the Academy of Light to give insight into his career to date, his time at Sunderland so far and much more, including Danny's notorious quiz!

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    Episode #25 Alex Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 33:16


    Alex Neil makes his first appearance on SAFC Unfiltered with Frankie & Danny. The Head Coach provides an insight into his time at the club so far, including where himself and the squad find themselves, plus what work is being done behind the scenes ahead of Sunderland AFC's remaining fixtures this season

    Episode #24 An update from Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 42:50


    Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman talks to Frankie & Danny to give fans an update on the transfer window and other matters surrounding the club at the moment.

    Episode #23 Ross Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 33:29


    The Loch Ness Drogba makes his debut on SAFC Unfiltered with Frankie and Danny. Ross speaks to the lads about his time on Wearside, and everything else from his favourite goal to his favourite crisps!

    Episode #22 Festive preview with Lee Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 52:26


    Frankie and Danny are back and they are catching up with Heach Coach Lee Johnson. With the season almost at the halfway point, there's lots to discuss. Plus, the Gaffer has a Christmas message for the fans!

    Episode #21 River Wear Derby Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 20:40


    On this special edition of SAFC Unfiltered, Frankie is joined by SAFC Ladies' Grace McCatty, Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo and Mark Donnelly of Durham Women to discuss this weekend's River Wear derby, as two of the region's biggest sides go head to head.

    Episode #20 Dan Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 35:21


    Frankie and Danny catch up with one of the most promising talents to emerge from the academy in recent years, Dan Neil. The midfielder tells SAFC Unfiltered what it means to him to play for Sunderland, his development at the club and how he's settling into life as a regular in the first team.

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    Episode #19 Transfer window review with Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 47:07


    Frankie & Danny head to the Academy of Light to speak with Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman. The duo get the fans an update on how the transfer window went, the processes the were involved and much more!

    Episode #18 Melanie Reay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 35:45


    Frankie & Danny are back for a new series of SAFC Unfiltered Podcast, kicking things off with a very interesting and informative chat with SAFC Ladies Head Coach Melanie Reay ahead of the Lasses FA Women's Championship return.

    Episode #17 Lee Johnson's Play-Off preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 47:16


    Lee Johnson joins Frankie and Danny to look ahead to Sunderland's Sky Bet League One Play-Off semi-final tie with Lincoln City, plus much more!

    Episode #16 Update from the Academy of Light with Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 28:23


    Sunderland AFC Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman joins the SAFC Unfiltered podcast to discuss the club's progress throughout 2021, the Sky Bet League One Play-Offs, our plans for the new campaign and much more.

    Episode #15 Steve Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 40:55


    On the latest podcast from SAFC Frankie and Danny get the chance to speak to Chief Operating Officer Steve Davison. Steve gives an insight into the running of the club and shares his plans and ambitions.

    Episode #14 Grant Leadbitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 46:24


    Grant Leadbitter talks to Frankie & Danny in a very frank and candid manner about his career to date including his break from the sport for personal reasons. He also gives an insight into the season so far and how he believes Sunderland can still achieve their targets this season.

    Episode #13 January review with Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 37:06


    Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman brings fans up to date with what has been happening since he was brought into his role at the club, he speaks to Frankie & Danny about the recent transfer window and gives insight into the decisions made

    Episode #12 Lee Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 36:37


    The Gaffer gives an update on everything at SAFC in his first appearance on the club podcast with Frankie & Danny

    Episode #11 Aiden McGeady

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 54:28


    On this edition of the podcast Frankie & Danny speak to Aiden McGeady. After a dramatic week which saw him return to the first team under a new Head coach, teammates test positive with Covid-19 and the Academy of Light closed because of the pandemic.

    Episode #10 Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 49:18


    Frankie & Danny head up to the Academy of Light on this episode to talk to the newly appointed Sporting Director of Sunderland AFC Kristjaan Speakman, to find out all about his role and his vision for the club.

    Episode #9: Lynden Gooch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 42:34


    On this pod Frankie & Danny head to the Academy of Light for a socially distant chat with Sunderland's popular Ameri'mackem

    Episode #8 Jim Rodwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 41:43


    Sunderland Chief Executive Jim Rodwell speaks exclusively with Frankie & Danny on Unfiltered about the current COVID 19 crisis hitting football clubs, the ownership situation, staff recruitment and the start to the season

    Episode #7: Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 47:36


    On this edition of Unfiltered Frankie and Danny are joined by Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo to discuss the season so far, Danny still manages to get his quiz in too.

    Episode #6: Luke O'Nien

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 52:20


    Frankie and Danny are joined on this episode by Luke O'Nien, Luke discusses his career, his time at Sunderland so far, that moment at Portsmouth and his ambitions at the club

    Episode #5: Danny Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 29:06


    Frankie and Danny get the chance to chat to new signing Danny Graham. Speaking openly about his new ambitions at the club, what made him return and he touches upon his previous spell on Wearside. He also takes on the now infamous Danny Collins Quiz

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    Episode #4: Max Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 80:28


    Max Power speaks exclusively and at length to the official SAFC podcast about his career, his time at Sunderland to date and ambitions for the coming season. And after answering questions submitted by fans, he then takes on Danny Collins' now infamous quiz!

    Episode #3: Chris Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 41:08


    On this edition of SAFC Unfiltered, Frankie & Danny are joined by first-team player Chris Maguire, who looks back on two years on Wearside, previews the new campaign and much more.

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    Episode #2: Phil Parkinson exclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 25:02


    Hosts Frankie Francis and Danny Collins speak to Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson, who talks about the Lads' return to training, the summer transfer window, the EFL salary cap and much more.

    Episode #1: Bailey's Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 32:18


    Join host and matchday announcer Frankie Francis and former Black Cat Danny Collins as they bring you SAFC Unfiltered, the official Podcast of Sunderland AFC! The first episode features new signing Bailey Wright, who returns to Wearside on a two-year deal!

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    Unfiltered The Official Podcast Coming Soon from SAFC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 0:32


    Unfiltered The Official Podcast Coming Soon from SAFC

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