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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

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Portsmouth

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to preview the visit of Portsmouth to the Stadium of Light, and to discuss Sunderland's 2-1 win over Sheffield United on New Year's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 202540 min

REACTION: Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield United

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Gareth Barker for some post-game reaction as Sunderland got their 2025 off to a winning start with victory over Sheffield United, a win which puts the Black Cats just two points from the automatic promotion places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 202518 min

Monday (we think) Show: Poor Results and Sheff Utd Next

What should have been four points became one, thanks to conceding two last minute goals, at Blackburn and Stoke respectively. Now we have a big one at home to Sheffield United. Stephen, Rick and Eleanor also discuss what needs doing in the January window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20241 hrEp. 1044

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland 2-1 Norwich

Gareth and Richard discuss the win over Norwich and our festive fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202436 minEp. 1043

REACTION: Sunderland 2-1 Norwich

That was a bit ropey at times wasn't it? But as always, this young group of lads just don't stop. Eleanor and Mick are joined by Jimmy in the pub after the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 202417 min

CHRISTMAS QUIZ 2024!

Stephen hosts. How do Rick, Eleanor, Micky, Jimmy, and guest podcaster Graham Falk do? Play along at home too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 1041

MONDAY SHOW: Swansea 2-3 Sunderland

Gareth and Eleanor discuss the fantastic comeback victory at Swansea City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202434 minEp. 1040

PREVIEW: Swansea City v Sunderland

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to look back at Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Bristol City and preview the Black Cats' trip to Swansea City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202459 min

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland Beat Stoke, Bristol City Next

Sunderland get back to winning ways overcoming atrocious weather. Can we follow up a victory over Stoke with another against Bristol City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202438 min

REACTION: Sunderland 2-1 Stoke City

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook as Sunderland return to winning ways with a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Stoke City in quite terrible conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 202417 min

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Stoke City

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker preview Sunderland's clash with Stoke City at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 202426 min

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland Lose, What Now?

Stephen, Gareth and Micky discuss Sunderland's defeat at Sheffield United. Can it be used as a moment in which to bounce back, or is this run now a cause for concern? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202451 minEp. 1035

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Sheffield Utd

Gareth Barker is joined by Eleanor McCabe to discuss the draw with West Brom and look ahead to the trip to Sheffield United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202443 minEp. 1034

MONDAY SHOW: Draw at Millwall and Preview of West Brom

Stephen and Richard catch up about that late, late Millwall equaliser. There's also the West Brom game to preview as the games come "thick and fast". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202436 min

PREVIEW: Millwall v Sunderland

Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay discuss Sunderland's injury and suspension issues ahead of the Black Cats' trip to London to face in-form Millwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202450 min

REACTION: Sunderland 2-2 Coventry

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react as Sunderland are held by Coventry City at the Stadium of Light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202416 min

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Coventry City

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Michael Lough as the lads look back over Sunderland's 0-0 draw at Preston and preview the visit of Coventry City to the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202436 min

MONDAY SHOW: QPR 0-0 Sunderland, Preston Preview

Stephen is joined by Eleanor to look back at the battling 0-0 draw at QPR. There's also the midweek trip to Preston to look forward to. They are joined by Kyle Don. There are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year. Donate to Red Sky's sleepover at the Stadium of Light here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/claire-howard-1730487004887?newPage=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202430 min

PREVIEW: QPR v Sunderland

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe and Jimmy Reay as the team look ahead to Sunderland's visit to Queens Park Rangers in the SkyBet Championship, while reflecting on the Black Cats' five-point lead at the top of the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202434 min

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland 2-0 Oxford United

Gareth is joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss a comfortable 2-0 win over Oxford United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202445 minEp. 1026

REACTION: Sunderland 2-0 Oxford

Eeeeeh another win. Eleanor, Mick and Rick discuss in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202423 min

PREVIEW: Oxford United, Win at Luton

Gareth is joined by Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough to discuss the win at Luton and preview the visit of Oxford United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202429 minEp. 1024

Monday Show: Another Win for Sunderland

Stephen is joined by Micky Lough in the pub to chat about the win at Hull. There’s also the Luton game to look forward to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202431 min

PREVIEW: Hull City v Sunderland

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Hull City on Sunday as domestic football returns following the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202446 min

Monday Show: Leeds and Early Season Debrief

Stephen and Gareth take you into the international break by laughing some more at that howler, and they also reflect on Sunderland's impressive start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202441 min

REACTION: Sunderland 2-2 Leeds United

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as we react to Sunderland's 2-2 draw with Leeds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202413 minEp. 1020

PREVIEW: Sunderland v Leeds United

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe as they react to Sunderland's 2-0 win over Derby County, while looking ahead to Friday's home encounter against Leeds United! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 202450 min

MONDAY SHOW: Loss at Watford and Derby Preview

The Monday debrief is here as Sunderland slip to defeat at Vicarage Road. Stephen is joined by Eleanor and Jimmy to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202442 min

PREVIEW: Watford (A)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe to talk Hornets (and Wasps), Regis Le Bris and Sunderland ahead of the Black Cats' trip to Vicarage Road on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202441 min
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