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Wise Men Say

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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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Episodes

Episode 807 - "The Shipping Forecast"

Matt and Tom are back to preview the visit of Norwich City, and we get a Canaries view from fan Gary Gowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202253 minEp. 807

Episode 806 - "Keep It Boring"

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Melissa Johnson and Jimmy Reay to discuss our second Championship win of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 202252 minEp. 806

Episode 805 - REACTION Stoke City 0-1 Sunderland

Matt is joined by WMS contributors Micky Lough and Hannah Anderson to react to a fantastic away win at the Stoke Loserdome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 202225 minEp. 805

Episode 804 - "Jim's Sunburnt Face"

Matt is joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay and former SAFC goalkeeper coach David Preece to discuss a defeat with positives at Sheffield United. The lads also review the trip to Stoke on Saturday. And excitingly Tom catches up with a very special guest in Prague... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202240 minEp. 804

Episode 803 - Gareth Bringing The Mood Down Again

A packed show as Stephen and Richard are joined by former Sunderland striker Lee Howey to talk about the incredible 2-2 draw with QPR on Saturday, while Jimmy Reay speaks to Sheffield United fans ahead of the midweek encounter. There's also views from Gareth Barker, who gives us his thoughts on a concerning matchday experience as complaints against the club's administrative operations continue apace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 15, 202248 min

Episode 802 - REACTION Sunderland 2-2 QPR

Matt, Richard and Micky Lough react to a bizarre result at The Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202217 minEp. 802

Episode 801 - "Dirty Burger"

Matt and Tom are joined by WMS regular Melissa Johnson to preview the visit of QPR on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 202247 minEp. 801

Episode 800 - "Simms City"

Stephen and Gareth are joined by James Hunter from the Evening Chronicle to discuss out first win back in The Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 202248 minEp. 800

Episode 798 - "Any Canny Turns?"

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh are joined by Jimmy Reay as the lads discuss Sunderland's trip to Bristol City on Saturday. There's also views from Bristol City sports writer Richard Forrester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 202246 min

Episode 797 - "Bog Standard Monday"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are back for the first Monday Show of the season, joined by WMS writer Jon Lambert and the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith as they look back over Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City on the opening day of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 202238 min

Episode 795 - "That Walsall Canal, Eh?"

We're back for our TENTH season and, somehow, so are Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh who are here to preview Sunderland's curtain raiser against Coventry City on Sunday. Welcome back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202251 min

Episode 794 - "The League One Nightmare XI"

Stephen is joined by Micky and Jimmy to discuss the worst players to represent Sunderland during their time in League One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 20221 hr 2 min

Episode 793 - "Reunited And It Feels So Good"

Matt and Tom are joined by former WMS contributor now stadium announcer Rory Fallow and WMS regular (yeah, we know) Craig Clark to reflect on a magnificent Saturday at Wembley, as well as reflecting on their favourite SAFC League One moments. Remember to join us for our WMS promotion party at Pop Recs on Saturday June 18th. Tickets are priced at £8 (£9.21 inc. fees) and are on sale HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 25, 202249 minEp. 793

Episode 792 - Sunderland 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers PROMOTION REACTION

Sunderland are PROMOTED! Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Gareth Barker as Sunderland beat Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley Stadium to finally, finally, get promotion out of League One into the Championship. And breathe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202216 min

Episode 791 - Good Luck, Sunderland

Some good luck messages for the Lads from those who can’t be there today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 20224 min

Episode 790 - "Meanwhile Back In Sunderland"

Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough take a deep dive into the documentary 'Meanwhile Back In Sunderland'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202242 minEp. 790

Episode 789 - "Wembley Bound"

Stephen, Gareth and Tom preview the play off final. That's it really. How's the nerves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202241 minEp. 789

Episode 787 - The Road To Wembley Playlist

As we put together the ultimate Sunderland playlist to take down to Wembley, Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Jonny Lambert to decide on three songs each, and why they mean so much as Sunderland supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202259 min

Episode 786 - "1998 Play-off Final Revisited - with Kevin Phillips"

Back in 2020, we spoke to Kevin Phillips about the two Division One seasons of 1997-8 and 1998-9, and spent 15 minutes or so talking about the 1998 play-off final against Charlton. In this special episode we revisit that chat - on the pod that day with Kevin was Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Richard Easterbrook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202217 min

Episode 785 - "A Trip Back to 1990"

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by old friend of the show Andy Dawson ( Athletico Mince, Top Flight Time Machine ) to take a look back the infamous Playoff Final against Swindon Town. In 1990 Andy was a young student full of optimism and hope... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202233 min

Episode 784 - "Bad Wembley, Good Wembley"

Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough the mixed success across our most recent Wembley visits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202236 minEp. 784

Episode 783 - "Winning at Wembley"

Gareth is joined by his Dad, Stan, to discuss arguably Sunderland's greatest moment; A win at Wembley over Leeds in 1973. We may have heard it all before, but this charts the journey many fans take when planning for, attending, and in this case winning at Wembley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202226 minEp. 783

Episode 781 - "Wednesday Joy On a Monday Night"

What an intense couple of games, was it really only Friday night we played that first leg? Stephen and Matt reflect on their night at Hillsborough, and the joys of Sunderland reaching Wembley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202224 minEp. 781

Episode 780 - Sunderland 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Gareth and Richard look back over Sunderland’s first leg victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-offs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 202224 min

Episode 779 - "The Play Offs III: Oh No"

Matt, Tom, Stephen and Gareth gather to dissect the season and preview the tie against Sheffield Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 202241 minEp. 779
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