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Independent Sunderland AFC podcast, in association with A Love Supreme fanzine. A team of regular voices getting together to talk about all things SAFC

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    • Jul 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 303 EPISODES


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    The Monday Show: More Pre-Season Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 30:00


    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.

    A Message For Spotify Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 0:28


    The Wise Men Say podcast is no longer updated on this feed. To continue to enjoy our content, search for Wise Men Say on Spotify, and follow the feed, with the most recent episode available. Thank you for listening. Haway the lads.

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    Episode 714 - "A Bad Day At The Pool"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 43:31


    Gareth Barker is joined by WMS editor in chief, Richard Easterbrook and former Sunderland Echo writer Chris Young to discuss the disaster at Pompey.

    Episode 713 - Portsmouth 4-0 Sunderland REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 15:25


    Matt and Michael react to a heavy defeat at Fratton Park on a day to forget for Sunderland

    Episode 712 - "Portsmouth on a Skateboard"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 38:03


    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.

    Episode 711 - "Put a Bar in There"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 51:54


    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.

    Episode 710 - Sunderland 1-0 Bolton REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 17:12


    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.

    Episode 709 - "MasterChef Australia"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 44:11


    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.

    Episode 708 - "Complacency"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 52:41


    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.

    Episode 707 - "Fleetwood Mick"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 41:06


    Matt and Tom are joined by Micky Lough as the lads look ahead to this weekend's League One game at Fleetwood Town.

    Episode 706 - "Real Deal Dan Neil"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 52:46


    Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss an excellent win over Accrington Stanley.

    Episode 705 - Sunderland 2-1 Accrington REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 20:24


    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.

    Episode 704 - "Ahhh, ballet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 45:18


    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.

    Episode 703 - "Wise Men Say Meets Steph Houghton"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 21:26


    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.

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    Episode 702 - "Top"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 47:16


    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.

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    Episode 701 - Sunderland 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 14:50


    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

    Episode 700 - "Richard's Bad Choices"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 47:10


    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.

    Episode 699 - "The Housewife's Choice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 50:42


    Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by podcaster and journalist Graham Falk to discuss a win over AFC Wimbledon.

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    Episode 698 - "Gone For A Burton"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 39:03


    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.

    Episode 697 - Off To A Flyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 34:41


    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.

    Episode 696 - “Can you tweet something like we've signed a left-back”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 52:19


    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

    Episode 695 – “Ross Stewart's Adam's Apple”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 49:57


    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.

    Episode 694 - Sunderland 2-1 Wigan Athletic REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 26:19


    Matt Keeling is joined by Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Micky Lough to analyse Sunderland's opening-day win against Wigan Athletic

    Episode 693 - "Full Backs (0)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 62:42


    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

    Episode 692 - "Most Valuable Fan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 65:05


    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.

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    Episode 691 - "A New Dawn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 53:32


    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

    Episode 690 - Any Chance Of This New Dawn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 54:06


    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.

    Wise Men Say Does England In The FINAL - Episode Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 47:23


    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.

    Wise Men Say Does England In The Euros (still) - Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:24


    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.

    Wise Men Say Does England In The Euros - Episode Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 31:36


    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.

    Wise Men Say Does England In The Euros - Episode Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 40:43


    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

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    Wise Men Say Does England In The Euros - Episode Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 38:19


    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.

    Wise Men Say does England in the Euros - Episode Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 42:37


    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.

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    Wise Men Say does England in the Euros - Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 33:47


    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.

    Episode 682 - "Same Old, Same Old"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 74:36


    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.

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    Episode 681 - Sunderland 2-1 Lincoln City (AGG: 2-3) REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 20:17


    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.

    Episode 680 - "Play Off Misery Remastered"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 52:31


    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.

    Episode 679 - "The Play-Offs: Lincoln City 1st Leg Preview"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 34:02


    Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our trip to Lincoln City on Wednesday night.

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    Episode 678 - "The Play-Offs VI: Oh God, Not Again"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 44:59


    Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Micky Lough to discuss our draw with Northampton Town and to assess the Play-Offs.

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    Episode 677 - Sunderland 1-1 Northampton REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 19:29


    Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling discuss our stalemate with Northampton Town.

    Episode 676 - "Insert a Car Horn Sound"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 40:44


    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?

    Episode 675 - Plymouth 1-3 Sunderland REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 27:08


    Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh react to Sunderland's 3-1 win over Plymouth.

    Episode 674 - "The Barely A Preview Pod"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 55:55


    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.

    Episode 673 - "Streaky League"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 38:51


    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.

    Episode 672 - Sunderland 3-3 Accrington Stanley REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 23:38


    Sigh. Rory and Matt react to a frankly pathetic 3-3 draw against Accrington Stanley.

    Episode 671 - "Going into the Play Offs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 46:44


    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.

    Episode 670 - "Sick of it"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 58:31


    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.

    Episode 669 - Blackpool 1-0 Sunderland REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 23:41


    Rory Fallow and Matt Keeling react to Sunderland's third defeat in a week.

    Episode 668 - "Bottling FraudBall"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 47:38


    Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark and Tom Walsh to discuss a disaster at Wigan and look ahead to our trip to Blackpool.

    Episode 667 - "Stay Positive"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 42:37


    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.

    Episode 666 - Sunderland 1-2 Charlton REACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 20:37


    Matt and Rory react as Sunderland have a bad day at the office, just when we didn't need it.

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