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The longest-running Sunderland AFC podcast, established in 2013. Up to three shows a week including previews, reaction shows, live shows and feature-length episodes with quality articles live on wisemensay.co.uk

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Monday · 33 min
MONDAY SHOW | Wrong Side of A Thriller
What a performance that was in the grand scheme of things. Frustrating defending cost Sunderland but boy did they take the game to Man City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 17 min
PREVIEW | MAN CITY (A) w/ The City Ramble
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Amos Murphy from The City Ramble to look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Manchester City on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday · 17 min
EUROPA REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-0 AZ ALKMAAR
Eleanor McCabe is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Richard Easterbrook after Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 on a historic night for the Black Cats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 14 · 31 min
MONDAY SHOW | Bit of Arsenal, Bit of Europa League
Stephen, Gareth and Jordan look back to a frustrating defeat to Arsenal. Le Fee's penalty would've had us in a really strong position against a good team. Still played well though, and there's the small thing of playing in Europe this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 14 · 13 min
EUROPA PREVIEW | AZ ALKMAAR (H)
Richard is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham to talk about Sunderland's opening Europa League fixture at home to early Eredivisie pacesetters AZ Alkmaar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 12 · 14 min
REACTION | SUNDERLAND 0-2 ARSENAL
Eleanor and Richard to react to our home defeat to Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 10 · 43 min
PREVIEW | ARSENAL (H)
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Ellenor as the lads look back on the Carabao Cup victory against Hull City, the return of Chemsdine Talbi, and then preview Arsenal's visit to Sunderland on Saturday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 9 · 22 min
PREVIEW | Arsenal perspective from Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
Richard Easterbrook speaks to journalist and Arsenal supporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to get a Gunners perspective ahead of Saturday's encounter at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 7 · 40 min
MONDAY SHOW | A Point That Should be Three
Stephen and Gareth chat about Sunderland's draw at Brentford. A good result but frustrating the performance didn't bring the win. Chat on the rest of the league and there's a false Danny Graham memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 3 · 1 hr 1 min
PREVIEW | BRENTFORD (A)
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's trip down to London to face Brentford at the end of what has been a very busy week on Wearside. The lads also discuss the closure of the transfer window, the recently-announced Europa League squad, the future of Chemsdine Talbi and if any of the new players will feature at the Gtech Stadium at the weekend. There's also Brentford perspective from Dave Lane, of the Beesotted Brentford podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 31 · 31 min
MONDAY SHOW | 3 Needed Points
Stephen, Mick and Jordan talk more about the much needed 1-0 win against Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 30 · 23 min
REACTION | Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
Sunderland beat Fulham 1-0. Hear some people talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 28 · 28 min
REACTION | EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Rory Fallow to discuss Sunderland's first ever Europa League draw. Milan away, did you say? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 26 · 27 min
PREVIEW SHOW | Sunderland v Fulham with Phil Smith
After a disappointing loss to Ipswich, it's Fulham up next for Sunderland. Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins Stephen and Eleanor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 24 · 36 min
MONDAY SHOW | IPSWICH 2-1 SUNDERLAND
The 2026-27 season began with a 2-1 defeat at Portman Road, with Jack Clarke scoring against his former side to seal victory for Ipswich. Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe reflect on the result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20 · 1 hr 13 min
OPPOSITION FAN BONANZA | PART 2
The second part of our wass season preview is here, where we get the perspective from a fan of every other team in the league. Part 2 is teams F-T. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20 · 1 hr 18 min
OPPOSITION FAN BONANZA | PART 1
We grab 5-7 minutes with fans of every Premier League Team this season so you can get insight into how everyone is feeling going into the season. Teams A-E make up Part One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 56 min
PREVIEW | IPSWICH TOWN (A)
The 2026-27 season is about to begin, and we're back to preview Sunderland's opening-day trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town. Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe as they discuss where the priorities lie this season, how Ipswich Town have strengthened this summer and lots of chat about Ally McCoist, a Turkish restaurant in Ipswich and Robert Duvall. Some, all, or none of those subjects may be linked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 22 min
Matt Keeling's Book and More Pre-Season Stuff with Rory Fallow
Stephen, Matt and Rory had a char after Matt's book launch, on a lovely day, having a beer at Fausto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10 · 49 min
MONDAY SHOW | Pre Season Thoughts and Favourite Ever Summer Signings
Stephen is joined by Mick and Jordan as they discuss the summer signings they have been most excited about over the years. They look back at the win at Lens and discuss other bits and bobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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