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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

REACTION: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Michael Lough to react to Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 202415 min

Preview Show: Sunderland v Newcastle

Stephen, Gareth, Matt and Richard come together to briefly look back at the Preston win and, most importantly, preview the visit of the Mags. We get a Newcastle view from TalkSport correspondent and Ashes winner Steve Harmison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 956

REACTION: Sunderland 2-0 Preston NE

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland get 2024 off to a winning start with victory against Preston North End, where even a striker got on the scoresheet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 01, 202416 min

Sunderland Preview: Rotherham (A)

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to look back at Sunderland's Boxing Day win at Hull while previewing the visit to Rotherham United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202345 min

The 2023 Wise Men Say Christmas Quiz

Matthew Keeling does his very best Michael Barrymore impression as he hosts the annual WMS Christmas Quiz. Battling for bragging rights this year is Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook. Who comes out on top? Yule be a pudding to miss out! Sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202346 min

The Monday Show: Beale Announced, Mag Ticket Fiasco

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough to discuss the appointment of Michael Beale and the Mag ticket fiasco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202354 minEp. 952

Sunderland Preview: Bristol City (A)

Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook to preview Sunderland's trip to Bristol City, fresh from winning their last two games back to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202332 min

The Monday Show: Win Over WBA, Leeds Visit SOL, New Manager?

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the WBA win, preview Leeds and discuss managerial movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202349 minEp. 949

Reaction: Sunderland 2-1 West Brom

Eleanor McCabe, Stephen Goldsmith and Mick Lough react to our 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202314 minEp. 948

Sunderland Preview: West Brom (H)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to talk about Sunderland's managerial search and to preview Saturday's game against West Brom. There's also expert Baggies input from Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 20231 hr 1 min

REACTION: Mowbray gone

Well, he was on the brink wasn't he? Gareth, Eleanor, Chris and Jim gather for a late night reaction to the sacking of Tony Mowbray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 202334 min

The Monday Show: Mowbray On The Brink? Newcastle In The Cup

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Eleanor McCabe to discuss a point at Millwall and a ridiculous draw in the FA Cup 3rd Round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 202345 minEp. 945

The Monday Show: Sunderland Plundered At Plymouth

Gareth Barker is joined by WMS regulars Richard Easterbrook an Mick Lough to discuss the defeat at Plymouth and preview the visit of Huddersfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202336 minEp. 943

Sunderland Preview: Plymouth Argyle (A)

We're back from the international break, fully refreshed as Sunderland travel to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend. Matthew Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson to preview the trip to Devon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202344 min

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Birmingham City

Eleanor McCabe hosts alongside a gaggle of WMS contributors as we react to a home win over Birmingham City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202322 minEp. 940

Sunderland Preview - Birmingham City (H)

Matt Keeling is back with Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview the visit of Birmingham City to the Stadium of Light. There's also a Blues perspective from Chris of We Are Birmingham Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202334 min

The Preview Show: Swansea City v Sunderland

Gareth is joined by WMS regulars Eleanor McCabe and Jack Austwicke to preview the trip to Swansea. We get a Swansea view from Steven of The Jackcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202352 minEp. 937

The Monday (Tuesday) Show: Sunderland Beat Norwich & Halloween Memories

Stephen and Matt team up to do the Monday pod on a Tuesday and we don't event know what the usual order and combinations are anymore. Micky Lough joins them as they look back to the win against Norwich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202338 min

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Norwich

Gareth and Eleanor react to our win over Norwich City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202318 minEp. 935

The Preview Show: Sunderland v Norwich City

Continuing the random hosting order, Stephen heads up this week's Preview Show as Jimmy joins him to look ahead to the Norwich match. We also hear from Pete from For Fox Sake Podcast and Freddie from My Football Writer , to get Leicester and Norwich perspectives respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202338 min

Sunderland Preview: Stoke City (A)

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson as we preview Sunderland's trip to Stoke City and discuss what we've been up to during the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202345 min

SPECIAL EPISODE: Sir Bob Murray

We were invited to the magnificent Beacon of Light to speak to former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray about his new book I'd Do It All Again, which covers his life story from humble beginnings in Consett to becoming the man that masterminded Sunderland's move to a new stadium, a new training ground, helping build Wembley Stadium and St George's Park and establishing the Foundation of Light alongside the Beacon of Light itself. All proceeds from the book, which costs £20, will go to the Founda...

Oct 12, 202339 min

The Monday Show: Sunderland Humbled By Boro

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss a humbling at the hands of Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 202340 minEp. 930

REACTION: Sunderland 0-4 Middlesbrough

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jack Austwicke and Michael Lough as we react to a chastening 4-0 defeat by Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202318 min

Sunderland Preview: Middlesbrough (H)

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook are back to preview the Tees-Wear clash at home to Middlesbrough, as well as discussing Sunderland's 2-0 victory over Watford on Wednesday night. There's also fan reaction courtesy of roving reporter Jack Austwicke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202337 min
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