With Sunderland, it is never simple. 10 games unbeaten, and then Chris Maguire comes to batter Lee Johnson's door down and leave us in despair - but we must get back on the horse and travel to Accrington looking for three points. To fill us in on Stanley's season so far is much loved returning guest Tony from Accy's Across The Pitch podcast who gives us the lowdown on current form, what happened with Dion Charles and what is next for Accrington. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod,...
Jan 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 188
Caught your breath yet? What a game that was for the neutral, however, that is something we are not, but all in all, the WTF team are fairly happy. Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp and - What The Falk original -Jack Shields cosy up with Wycombe fan Jonny King to chat six goals, a big call on Wycombe's second, where we'd like to see the club strengthen and loads more in this bumper review show. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC...
Jan 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 187
How about that for an end to the year? A 5-0 win, coupled with a new signing and sitting second in the league. I think we'll take it! However, we face fourth placed Wycombe Wanderers for the second time this season as both clubs look to steal a march on each other in the promotion race. Can we grab our first win at Adams Park? To fill us in on Wycombe's season so far is Jonny King from The Wanderer fanzine , who gives us the lowdown on current form, the Ainsworth effect and why he isn't too conf...
Jan 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 186
Fleetwood bottled playing The Lads this weekend, so we together a daft little podcast about Sunderland cult heroes for ye. Graham, Dave and Brad all piece together their greatest ever Sunderland AFC cult heroes team using the definition - "Every football club has its cult heroes. For one reason or another, these players stand out from the rest, earning their own nicknames or fan songs and leaving special legacies that will never be forgotten." ...only some of our horrendous choices are definitel...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 185
There's plenty Christmas cheer at Sunderland right now after a terrific 3-0 win at Doncaster on Monday - but can the Lads double up by beating promotion rivals Sheffield Wednesday? Darren Moore's side are 12 unbeaten, but haven't played a minute of football for three weeks, so we decided to ask James from Wednesday Till I Die podcast to give us the lowdown on the Owls. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFL...
Dec 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 184
Three and easy, eh? A dominant Sunderland smashed Doncaster Rovers with ease, and the Lads were back together to run over the really cheery festive win. Regulars Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to chat about Broadhead's injury, Dan Neil's links to the Premier League and the 3-0 win over Donny on Sky. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL...
Dec 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 183
Well, we didn't beat Arsenal, but we did ourselves proud. Now - hopefully - it's time to do it all again in Yorkshire. Doncaster are in a heck of mess compared to last time we spoke to Adam from Rovers site IntoTheEmptyNet , so we thought it was best to reconvene to find out the latest with post festive foes. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #DRFC #EFL...
Dec 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 182
One upon a time, Arsenal away was a annual occasion, but since our fall from grace over the past half a decade, it has become more of an occasion. 5k fans are heading down to get masked up, sanitized and - hopefully - get through the semi-finals for the first time since 2014. And we couldn't allow this rather nice occasion to pass without a special guest for the preview show. Massive Gunner and Sky Sports News legend Julian Waters joined me to chat what is going on at Arsenal - and trust me, it'...
Dec 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 181
Oh boy, we've missed those 1-1s, haven't we? No. I suppose not. However, is it a point gained, or a two points dropped in the vital promotion chase? Regulars Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join former Sunderland left back Danny Collins to pick apart the talking points from today's draw at Portman Road. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL...
Dec 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 180
Its been less than a month since we faced the Tractor Boys, yet things are very different at Portman Road. A shoddy start to the season, with a weak late November meant Paul Cook lost his job and Ipswich are currently manageless, so of course we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFL...
Dec 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 179
What a difference a week makes, the fickle minded Graham Falk takes the host seat to discuss Sunderland's best performance of the season (?) as the Lads defeat the Pilgrims 2-1 at the SOL. Regular Dave Lawrence join Sunderland Central Scotland Branch's Dan Pugh to pick apart a cracking day on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL...
Dec 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 178
Three wins in five have lifted the mood on Wearside, but a visit from surprise package Plymouth Argyle will be another test of Lee Johnson's credentials. The Pilgrims have lost their boss Ryan Lowe, but a battling 1-1 draw at MK Dons shows they'll be no push over. My colleague, friend and huge Plymouth fan Stephen McIlkenny joins me to chat about the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFL...
Dec 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 177
Ah, the famous 'games in hand' and Sunderland's inability to take advantage of them. A fairly flat 1-1 draw with Oxford yesterday still managed some talking points. Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence joins Si from Oxford United's The Fence End Pod to pick apart a Jack Ross special. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #OUFC #EFL
Dec 05, 2021•35 min•Ep. 176
Out the Papa John's Trophy, but going decent in League One again. The next challenge is a tough one though. Sunderland vs Oxford has been a firey old encounter since our drop into the third tier, however, the flame of mine and Si from The U's Fence End pod is burning even brighter, with his fourth visit to the pod! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #OUFC #EFL...
Dec 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 175
Sunderland bounced back from midweek sadness to pick up a gutsy, much needed three points at Cambridge United. Time to be positive? Or is it papering over the cracks? Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Phil Wilson join Jack from Cambridge United podcast Under The Abbey Stand to pick apart yesterday's game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL...
Nov 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 174
The joy of three points on a weekend was shortly shot down by a draw that felt like a defeat - however - we must get back on it with a trip to Cambridge United this weekend. The boys from Abbey Stadium have more than held their own on their return to League One this season, and we caught up with massive Jordan from Under The Abbey Stand to chat the weekend game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CUFC #EFL...
Nov 24, 2021•37 min•Ep. 173
The streak is over, for now. A much changed side from Lee Johnson dug out a gritty 2-0 win over promotion rivals Ipswich Town yesterday and, whilst it wasn't pretty, a win is a win. Sunderland fan Dave Lawrence returns to the chat the game alongside Ipswich fan and Blue Monday Podcast contributor Craig. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFL...
Nov 21, 2021•34 min•Ep. 172
It's back. League One returns for Sunderland with a game that Lee Johnson and his side simply must not lose. The Tractor Boys have picked up of late after a shoddy start to the season, and we caught up with massive Ipswich fan and YouTube sensation Benjamin Bloom to see just what we're up against this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Ipswich and Sunderland - expectation vs reality. • Signing 20+ players - but who ...
Nov 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 171
It's not been a good week, or month, when it comes to League One, so thank fully we have an easy FA Cup tie to tide us over - just like last season, remember? It's Mansfield at home again, only this time with fans. Craig from @mtfcmatters joins me exactly a year after his last appearance to discuss the same game, at the same time, in the same round, a year later. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • How's Cloughy doing? • How ...
Nov 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 170
Jesus. This is, indeed, Halloween. We were absolutely rank but, it felt good to let the anger out. We discuss McGeady's red, the O'Nien situation and what needs to change to halt this season. SAFC fan Dan Pugh and New York podcast's Matt join me to dissect the 5-1 defeat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFL
Oct 31, 2021•31 min•Ep. 169
A disappointing weekend defeat was followed by a cracking penalty shoot out win to reach the Caraboa Cup and now it's back to League One action. Rotherham are back in League One and going well, so Matt from The New York pod joined me to discuss their season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Paul Warne has been with the Millers SIX years. How much do they love him? • A 3-0 win at MK Dons - are Rotherham at their peak...
Oct 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 168
We should have known. It's the Charlton way. Beat Sunderland and move on. Argh. A tough day at the office, however, Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join me to pick apart a day that has PLENTY to discuss. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CAFC #EFL
Oct 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 167
Two games, two wins, six goals. Sunderland have shrugged off the Portsmouth defeat with ease and return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday to face Chatlton Athletic. The Addicks never make it, as has been our history, but can Sunderland continue their 100% home record? My long pals Nath Muller from CharltonLive spills his thoughts on his side's fairly horrendous start to the season and if it can be halted this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via...
Oct 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 166
A win. Hurrah! The Lads got back to winning ways with a very unattractive, yet charismatic win, at Priestfield. A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Jack Shields joined Gills regular guest, Matt from Gills In The Blood, to chat about a a win down south. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL
Oct 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 165
Well, Pompey put a spanner in the works, but international weekend is almost over and Sunderland are looking to get back to winning ways. Gillingham hasn't been historically great for us, but with Steve Evans side in the relegation mire, the Lads must be looking towards maximum points. My good friend and fellow Euro 2020 host Matt joins me from GillsInTheBlood to give me the lowdown on Gills poor start and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your fa...
Oct 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 164
Sigh. It rained. It poured. And Pompey blow our doors off. We did a podcast about it anyway. A tough day at the office, but Sunderland fan Brad Sharp joined Pompey guest, PO4Cast's Freddie, to chat about a trouncing on the South Coast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFL
Oct 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 163
Two games, six goals, three points clear at the top of the league. Here come and out of form Portsmouth - surely they can't derail our superb start to the season, can they? My good friend Hugh joins me from PO4Cast to give me the lowdown on Pompey's poor start and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Danny Cowley - hands tied, or doing a poor job? • No win since August 17 - what the hell is going on? • Thoughts on Sunder...
Sep 29, 2021•39 min•Ep. 162
Bouncebackability? Yeah, we got it. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER. Fleetwood was annoying, but this new look Sunderland side responded superbly by grabbing a hugely important three points against Bolton Wanderers, as they won 1-0. To discuss a great game, Sunderland fans Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join Bolton blogger and fans Will Jones to pour over the Lads FIFTH win in a row at home. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app....
Sep 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 161
Got Fleetwood out your system now? Course you have. The Lads are back at home on Saturday as they look to make it five home wins from five. James from Bolton fansite The Lion of Vienna Suite joins us to chat all about Wanderers rocky last few years, and coming out of the other side of it. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • Could a double promotion be on for the Trotters? • Ian Evatt - loved? hated? adored? • Which players ca...
Sep 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 160
Ah, the taste of bitter disappointment on a weekend, how are we? Sunderland threw away two big points in the promotion chase after royally messing it up at Fleetwood Town. Brilliant. To discuss a bitterly disappointing draw, Sunderland fans Brad Sharp and Connor Gardner join Ben from Fleetwood Town YouTube channel Cods Vlogs to pour over a fascinating, if ultimately frustration draw at Highbury. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast a...
Sep 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 159
