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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 599 - "Tetchy Touchline"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the weekend's win at Gillingham and to preview the visit of Ipswich Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202043 minEp. 599

Episode 597 - “11 Competent Players”

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Michael Lough as the lads look ahead to this weekend’s game at Gillingham and discuss Sunderland’s disturbing drop in form over the last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202052 min

Episode 596 - "36 Seasons in League Two"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Craig Clark to dissect just wat went wrong after our home defeat to Portsmouth on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202059 minEp. 596

Episode 594 - “Kenny Jackett is Brett Pitman’s Son”

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Tom Walsh live from Vienna as the lads look forward to Saturday’s encounter with Portsmouth, on the back of a lovely little 1-0 win over Crewe Alexandra in midweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202046 min

Episode 593 - "Kenny Lunt"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Sunderland striker come defender Lee Howey as well as WMS regular Micky Lough. They discuss a comfortable win at Swindon and preview the visit of Crewe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202039 minEp. 593

Episode 591 - "Rather Have Jack Rodwell"

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to talk all things Project Big Picture and preview Sunderland's trip to Swindon Town this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 202054 min

Episode 590 - "Nothing to Fear"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott and regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss Saturday's draw away at Charlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202041 minEp. 590

Episode 588 - "Fat Marcus Maddison"

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook and Lewis Newton as they discuss unwanted press conference interruptions, Sunderland's win over Peterborough United and preview this weekend's trip to Charlton Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 01, 202040 min

Episode 587 - "Grant LeadBETTER"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regulars Micky Lough an Chris Weatherspoon to discuss our win over Peterborough United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202055 minEp. 587

Episode 585 - A Mix Up And A Couple Of Bubblies"

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Gary Foster to look back on Sunderland's first win of the season and to preview Saturday's game against Peterborough United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202041 min

Episode 584 - "The Classiest Midfielder In League One"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Sunderland Echo SAFC writer Phil Smith and WMS regular Micky Lough to talk through the Black Cats' first win of the season away to Oxford United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 202047 min

Episode 583 - REACTION - Oxford 0 Sunderland 2

The lads go to fancied Oxford and win. Matt and Rory are in the pub (social distancing) and talk you through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202019 minEp. 583

Episode 582 - "Big Knackers"

Rory and Matt are joined by Craig Clark for some pub-based previewing of this weekend's visit to Oxford United. Disclaimer: There are some sound issues with this episode, apologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202046 min

Episode 581 - "The Hunchback Of Ryhope Church"

Gareth Barker is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers, and look ahead to the next bunch of League One fixtures. Is Lee Burge worthy of his place in the team, and who were the standout performers from our league season opener? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202052 min

Episode 579 - "Bristol Rovers Preview Show"

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook as they preview Sunderland's League One opener against Bristol Rovers, while looking back at Tuesday night's 8-1 victory over Aston Villa U21s in the EFL Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 202045 min

Episode 578 - "Takeover Or Fakeover?"

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by BBC Newcastle's Sunderland AFC commentator Nick Barnes as they talk through Saturday's Carabao Cup tie against Hull City, Tuesday's EFL Trophy fixture against Aston Villa U21, the continuing takeover saga, as well as discussing the signing of Danny Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 578

Episode 575 - "Premier Pressure Deep Dive"

Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling have watched 1999's follow-up to Premier Passions so you don't have to. Lots of chat about unlimited cinema passes, BBC weatherman Paul Mooney and Robbie Coltrane emerging as an unlikely transfer target for Peter Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 20201 hr 8 min

Episode 574 - "Kit Nonce"

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Chris Weatherspoon and a welcome back to Micky Lough for his first successful podcast recording since the start of lockdown. Up for discussion is the controversial salary cap, a socially distanced Stadium of Light and it's a resounding thumbs up for the new Nike home and away kits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 07, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 573 - "Premier Passions Deep Dive Part 5"

Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling look back at the fifth episode of Premier Passions, where Sunderland must avoid defeat against Wimbledon to secure their top flight status. Meanwhile, the chairman loses his temper in a meeting with the fans - sound familiar? - while there's a race against time to finish works on the new stadium. Sounds like a job for the Changing Rooms team... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 23, 20201 hr 7 min

Episode 572 - "Tell Chris Weatherspoon To Check His Facts Or Shut Up"

Stewart Donald's meeting with fan groups was the only conversation in town tonight as Stephen Goldsmith discussed those events with Red and White Army's Dave Rose, before being joined by Chris Weatherspoon, Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook. This episode was recorded before Sunderland announced the departures of Richard Hill and Tony Coton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202058 min

Episode 571 - "Premier Passions Deep Dive Part 4"

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker as Sunderland's 96-97 season reaches a critical point, there's a sort-of derby and we prepare to say a final farewell to Roker Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 20201 hr 15 min

Episode 570 - "The Wise Men Say AV Club - Premier Passions Pt 3"

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling as they continue their look back at Premier Passions. This week, Peter Reid spends thousands on a 'burning ember', we've all been getting football wrong according to Gina McKee, while it's a derby with a difference as the Black Cats travel to Newcastle United with their Premier League future hanging in the balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 20201 hr 27 min
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