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WTF Sunderland Podcast

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Independent podcast about English Premier League club Sunderland AFC since 2020. Offers weekly #SAFC preview shows, review shows and tons more Sunderland AFC related content. Historical content also offers interviews with players, managers and coaches from around the world of football.
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Episodes

What The Falk Podcast #32 - Matt Jarvis | Mick McCarthy, West Ham & Big Sam & England under Capello

What The Falk Podcast welcomes former England winger Matt Jarvis for episode #32. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk We chat to Robbie about playing for Mick McCarthy and Big Sam and his injury hell at Norwich City. - Growing up at Gillingham and rediscovering his confidence - What were Nolan, Carroll and Allardyce like at West Ham? - His England debut under Fabio Capello - Enjoying his football at Woking and how he's handled covid19 Please like, subscribe and share if...

Jul 23, 202047 minEp. 35

What The Falk Podcast #31 - Robbie Mutch | Falkirk, Jim Leighton, Scotland U21 & SFL's decision

What The Falk Podcast welcomes Falkirk FC number one Robbie Mutch for episode #31. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk We chat to Robbie about growing up at Aberdeen and get his reaction on the SFL reaction to ending the Scottish League One promotion race early. - His fear of Scottish goalkeeping legend Jim Leighton - Moving to his boyhood club of Aberdeen at just 8-years-old. - Jason Cummings, Oli McBurnie and the Scotland U21 squad. - Tough times at Arbroath and his h...

Jul 17, 202050 minEp. 34

What The Falk Podcast #30 - Paddy Kenny | Sheffield United, Neil Warnock, QPR & growing up at Bury

What The Falk Podcast welcomes former Sheffield United, Leeds United, Bury, Republic of Ireland and QPR stopper Paddy Kenny for episode #30. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk We chat to Paddy about playing under Neil Warnock five times and he gives us some weird and wonderful tales of the character's he's met during his career - Neil Warnock sending him to McDonalds - His dislike for certain managers and why - Reaching a 9 month drug ban for cough medicine - That Ague...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 33

What The Falk Podcast #29 - Dylan McGeouch | Hibernian, Sunderland, Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers

What The Falk Podcast welcomes Aberdeen's very own Scottish Andrea Pirlo Dylan McGeouch for episode #29. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk We chat to Dylan about growing up at both Glasgow clubs, winning trophies and his move to Aberdeen. - Moving south and playing under Jack Ross - Scoring wonder goals on his Celtic home debut - Winning the cup and his famous Jason Cummings/Grado DJ moment - Wembley with Sunderland, disappointment and what went wrong Please like, sub...

Jul 06, 202054 minEp. 32

What The Falk Podcast #28 - David Norris | Playing under Roy Keane, Big Sam, Ian Holloway & Warnock

What The Falk Podcast welcomes former Portsmouth, Ipswich Town, Leeds United and Plymouth Argyle midfielder David Norris for episode #28. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk WARNING - Very strong language used throughout. We chat to David about playing under the Holy Grail of managers - boy, he has some tales! - Playing under Steve Evans as a teenager non-league midfielder - Paying for his meals, tearing strips off players and the aura of Roy Keane - Scoring a last-minu...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 31

What The Falk Podcast #27 - Martin Scott | Sunderland, Playing under Brian Clough, Bristol City

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland, Bristol City and Rotherham United left-back Martin Scott for episode #27. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Martin about working under iconic manager's Brian Clough, Peter Reid and Denis Smith. - Joining Nottingham Forest on loan and Brian Clough's genius methods - Fighting with Peter Reid - The sheer hardness of former Sunderland and Bristol City boss Denis Smith - Growing up in on the hard streets of Shef...

Jun 24, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 30

What The Falk Podcast #26 - Peter Hartley | Motherwell, Growing up with Jordan Henderson, Hartlepool

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Motherwell and Hartlepool United captain Peter Hartley for episode #26. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Peter about his recent departure from Motherwell, and his experiences at the Academy of Light. - Growing up with England's Jordan Henderson, Martyn Waghorn and Jordan Cook - Making his league debut for Roy Keane - Captaining his home time club and footballer's mental health - His love for Motherwell Please like, su...

Jun 21, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 29

What The Falk Podcast #25 - Tony Watt | Motherwell, Celtic, Charlton, Hearts

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Celtic, Charlton Atheltic and current Motherwell forward Tony Watt for episode #25. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Tony about coping with covid19, his future streaming plans and how much he's enjoying Motherwell. - His relationship with Ronny Deila - Growing up at Airdrie - Coming through at Celtic and that famous goal - Calling out racism Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. #TonyWatt #CelticFC...

Jun 17, 202058 minEp. 28

What The Falk Podcast #24 - Wes Brown part 2 | Sunderland, League Cup Final 2014 and Paolo Di Canio

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Manchester United, Sunderland and England defender Wes Brown for episode #24. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. In part two, we chat to Wes (and some birds, again) in his garden about THAT League Cup semi-final, playing under Gus Poyet, Paolo Di Canio and Big Sam. - Paolo Di Canio, diet and tomato sauce - That League Cup semi-final - Who was the most underrated player at Sunderland and Man. United? - Struggles with injuries &...

Jun 14, 202037 minEp. 27

What The Falk Podcast #23 - Sam Allardyce | Sunderland AFC special with Big Sam

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland, Bolton, Everton and England manager Sam Allardyce for episode #23 to discuss his time on Wearside. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. To see what Sam is up to at MyClub, visit myclubmarket.co.uk We chat to Big Sam about...well, everything! - Had he come close to signing before? - Using psychology on the likes of Jack Rodwell, Jermain Defoe and Patrick van Aanholt - The benefits of sports science in Big Sam's squads - W...

Jun 10, 202036 minEp. 26

What The Falk Podcast #22 - Wes Brown | Man Utd, Marking Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sunderland

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Manchester United, Sunderland and England defender Wes Brown for episode #22. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. In part one, we chat to Wes (and some birds, seemingly) in his garden about winning the Champions League twice, and the array of talent he played with - and against. - Coming through the ranks at Sir's Alex Man Utd - Coming up against Messi, Zidane and R9. - Playing alongside Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Scholes. - ...

Jun 07, 202042 minEp. 25

What The Falk Podcast #21 -Jan Aage Fjortoft | Middlesbrough, Barnsley, Sheffield United, Frankfurt

What The Falk podcast welcomes charismatic Norweigan striker and frequent pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft for episode #21. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Jan about his advisory career since retiring and those 300+ career goals. - Howard Kendall's card game - in his pants - Ravenelli's social skills & the golden generation of 'Boro - Footballers and what they learn in retirement - Felix Magath - is he really that mad? & much more Please like, subscribe ...

Jun 03, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 24

What The Falk Podcast #20 - Don Goodman part 2 | Sunderland, Wolves, Motherwell, Walsall

What The Falk podcast welcomes back former Sunderland striker and Sky Sports commentator Don Goodman for episode #20, as part two looks at the second part of his career. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Don about leaving Roker Park, his Japanese adventure and the best day of his career. - Kevin Ball and a night out in Newcastle - His despair at not getting promoted at Wolves - Moving to Japan - His Scottish Premiership adventure - His 'best day in footbal...

May 30, 202048 minEp. 23

What The Falk Podcast #19 - Lawrence Shankland | Dundee United, Scotland, Ayr United, Aberdeen

What The Falk podcast welcomes prolific Scotland and Dundee United striker Lawrence Shankland for episode #19. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Lawrence about growing up finding his feet, making his debut and...scoring goals. - Playing with the world's best left-back Andy Robertson at just 17. - His journey back to the top. - Those Sunderland rumours - Jack Ross' knitwear - His joy at winning the title at Ayr United and Dundee United - His Scotland debut ...

May 27, 202058 minEp. 22

What The Falk Podcast #18 - Don Goodman - part one | Bradford City, West Brom, Sunderland

What The Falk podcast welcomes a man who has rocked an afro and a 'tache with true class, it's Big Bad Don Goodman for episode #18. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to Don about growing up in mid-80's English football and goalscoring. - Growing up at Bradford City, overcoming tragedy and learning from Bobby Campbell. - Making his debut whilst still an electrician - Scoring at Roker Park for Sunderland - His debt to Ron Saunders PLUS much, much more! Please l...

May 24, 202045 minEp. 21

What The Falk Offside #2 - Vinnie Caruana | The Movielife, I Am the Avalanche

What The Falk podcast welcomes a Long Island legend in the shape of The Movielife singer, Vinnie Caruana, for episode #2 of the Offside spin-off. WARNING - strong language used 'Offside' will move away from the sports world and deep dive into the underbelly of music, films and creative outlets - it will be unscripted, unplanned and irregular! In 'Offside' episode two, we chat inspiration, football and surviving covid19. - What is in the water in Long Island that makes so many good bands? - The n...

May 21, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 20

What The Falk Podcast #17 - Declan Gallagher | Motherwell, Livingston, Dundee & Scotland

What The Falk podcast welcomes the Scottish international defender Declan Gallagher for episode #17. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to big Declan a career that, in hindsight has had many ups and downs, but now fully on the way to success. - Reaching to the #SPL ending - The real reason he departed Dundee - Pulling on that Scotland jersey for the first time - His love for Stephen Robinson and his admiration for the Motherwell coaching staff PLUS much, much ...

May 19, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 19

What The Falk Podcast #16 - Thomas Sorensen | Sunderland, Stoke City, Aston Villa

What The Falk podcast welcomes the best Danish goalkeeper of all time (naw, it's no that blonde one from Man U) for episode #16. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. We chat to big Tommy about the tremendous 22-year career that took him from Odense all the way to the World Cup quarter-finals. - The hilarious, yet infamous, Tony Pulis naked headbutt - The derby wins and THAT penalty save from Shearer - Record-breaking promotion at #SAFC - His fall out with Martin O'Neill...

May 15, 20201 hr 46 minEp. 18

What The Falk Offside #1 - David Howard Thornton | Art The Clown, Terrifier

What The Falk podcast welcomes the terrifying Art The Clown, aka David Howard Thornton, for episode #1 of the Offside spin-off. 'Offside' will move away from the sports world and deep dive into the underbelly of music, films and creative outlets - it will be unscripted, unplanned and irregular! In 'Offside' episode one, we delve into the world of scary clowns, horror movies and practical special effects. - How uncomfortable was THAT scene? - Did he really know what he was getting into when he au...

May 12, 202050 minEp. 17

What The Falk Podcast #15 - Gus Poyet Part 2 | Sunderland Special

What The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #15, the second part of our EXCLUSIVE interview about his time at #SunderlandAFC. In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk. In part two, we chat about Virgil Van Djik and why he feels things went wrong at #SAFC - How close were we to signing VVD? - What was the reason we didn't sign Marcos Alonso, Ki and Fabio Borini? - Suffering an 8-0 defeat - That last-minute derby win PLUS much, much more! Please like, su...

May 10, 202057 minEp. 16

What The Falk Podcast #14 - Mikkel Beck | Middlesbrough, Euro 96, Denmark

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Denmark, Middlesbrough and Koln hot-shot Mikkel Beck for episode #14. In part one, we reminisce about his impressive goalscoring career and international exploits. - Euro 1996 and playing with Brian Laudrup - Being one of Europe's first Bosman transfers - Ravenelli, Juninho and the Boro Revolution - His sad, and shocking reason for his early retirement PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. Please email grahamfalkmedi...

May 08, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 15

What The Falk Podcast #13 - Gus Poyet Part 1 | Sunderland Special

What The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #13. In part one, we reminisce about that cup run and his first season at Sunderland AFC. - What state was the club in when he arrived? - His thoughts on Sunderland Till I Die - That day at Wembley - Who did he tell they couldn't take a penalty? PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to request permission before transcribing this for any other publica...

May 05, 202058 minEp. 14

What The Falk Podcast #12 - Keith Lasley | Motherwell

What The Falk podcast welcomes Motherwell legend, and current assistant boss, Keith Lasley for episode #12. We reminisce about his decade at Motherwell and his transition to assistant manager. - Stuart McCall's interesting curfews - Simon Ramsden taking him on numerous drunken away days - Why is he the Housewives Favourite? - Europe with 'Well PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to request permission before transc...

May 03, 20201 hrEp. 13

What The Falk Podcast #11 - Nicky Summerbee | Sunderland, Man City, Swindon Town

What The Falk podcast welcomes for Sunderland and Manchester City winger Nicky Summerbee for episode #11. *WARNING - Strong language used* We reminisce about the Sunderland glory days and growing up with football in his veins. - Just how good was Quinny? - Drunken tales and the spirit in the SAFC camp - Playing under Glenn Hoddle as a youngster - Tough times at Maine Road PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to req...

May 01, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 12

What The Falk Podcast #10 - Rachel Furness | Liverpool Women, Sunderland Ladies, Northern Ireland

What The Falk podcast welcomes Liverpool Women midfielder Rachel Furness for episode #10. We chat to Rachel about growing up in the North East, moving to Iceland and success with Sunderland Ladies. - Falling in love with football again at Spurs - Tough times, and how she got out of them - Settling in at Liverpool - SAFC Ladies, and the success she enjoyed on Wearside PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. Any transcription of this podcast without prior no...

Apr 27, 202055 minEp. 11

What The Falk Podcast #9 - Carl Dickinson | Stoke City, Portsmouth, Watford

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Stoke City, Portsmouth and current Yeovil Town left-back Carl Dickinson for episode #9. We chat to Carl about growing up playing under Tony Pulis and his difficult spells at Portsmouth. - Running up hills for Tony Pulis - Robert Huth and the Stoke City pranksters - His difficulties with fans at Portsmouth - When the Ponzo family bought Watford PLUS much, much more! Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. #StokeCity #SCFC #Pompey #WatfordFC...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 9

What The Falk Podcast #8 - Lee Clark | Newcastle United, Kevin Keegan, Sunderland

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark. We split his career in two, as we look at his time on Wearside, and also at St. James Park. ---- 00:00 - 10:17 - Time at Wallsend Boys Club 10:17 - 30:01 - Time at Newcastle United 30:02 - 57:09 - Time at Sunderland ---- - Learning from Gazza as a teenager. - The crazy world of Tina Asprilla, and Keegan's rant - Bobby Saxton's ice-breakers - Sunderland's dressing room unity. - What if the t-shirt inci...

Apr 22, 202057 minEp. 8

What The Falk Podcast #7 - Marc McNulty | Hibernian, Sunderland, Portsmouth

What The Falk podcast welcomes current Hibernian and Scotland forward Marc McNulty for episode #7. We chat to Marc about growing up in Edinburgh, how he's enjoying his current time with Jack Ross at Hibs and dispel some SAFC rumours. - McDonaldsgate - what's his opinion? - Thoughts on close friend Aiden McGeady. - Growing up with Livingston - His thoughts on Nigel Clough, Paul Cook and his time at Portsmouth and Sheffield United PLUS his hopes for his future at Reading. Please like, subscribe an...

Apr 19, 202052 minEp. 7

What The Falk Podcast #6 - Kit Symons | Sunderland Special

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Manchester City and Wales defender Kit Symons for episode #5. We chat to Kit exclusively about his eventual six months as #SAFC assistant manager with Chris Coleman. *WARNING - strong language used. - Jack Rodwell - what happened? - His opinion on Martin Bain. - George Honeyman, Lynden Gooch and Ethan Robson. - His departure and relationship with Ellis Short. Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. #SunderlandAFC #Wales #KitSymons...

Apr 17, 202052 minEp. 6

What The Falk Podcast #5 - Glyn Hodges | AFC Wimbledon, Sheffield United, Watford

What The Falk podcast welcomes former Wimbledon, Sheffield United, Newcastle winger and current AFC Wimbledon manager Glyn Hodges for episode #5. We chat with Glyn about his 19-year career at each club, and boy does he have some stories. - The Crazy Gang antics - Life in lockdown for a League One manager - The glory days at Sheffield United All that & much, much more. Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. #AFCWimbledon #TheDons #Wombles #CrazyGang #SUFC...

Apr 11, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 5
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