Anyone else pleased we're away this week? A double header of 0-0 draws have taken the shine off a fairly handsome set of results against Reading and Watford as we head off to Wales for the weekend. However, it's not unusual for Sunderland to turn it on when you least expect it, despite Swansea winning 4 of their last 5. Luke from the SwansCast is our guest this week, as he gives us the lowdown on Russell Martin's ever improving Swans. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like an...
Oct 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 249
A bore draw - but why does it still feel oh so positive? Sunderland produced another good display that, on most days, would have been enough to grab all three points as played out a goalless with 0-0 specialists Preston. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to chat through why we're feeling oh so positive - and Robbie Bacon, Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship...
Oct 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 248
International break is over and the Lads are back for a home double header starting with Preston North End this weekend, The Lily White have had a BIZARRE start to the campaign, so we grabbed PNE fan and Lancashire Post's PNE writer Tom Sandells to give us the lowdown on their bizarre form, Ryan Lowe and just what we can expect this Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship...
Sep 27, 2022•31 min•Ep. 247
These boys eh? They never quit. Midweek was all about the Barcelona-esque goal, but this weekend was all about Jewi Bennette, as the Lads took a well deserved point back to Wearside. Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join me to run through yet another positive day in the new world of Sunderland AFC. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WatfordFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 246
For the second time in two weeks, we bring you two episodes in 24 hours, as we simply couldn't resist chatting about Sunderland's magnificent 3-0 win at Reading and THAT third third goal. Brad Sharp, Dave Lawrence and Ross Black join me for a podcast full of almost 100% positivity and light hearted humour. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ReadingFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 245
Recorded before our terrific win at Reading, this week's preview show takes us back to London as we face relegated Watford hoping for two wins from two. Things are a bit up and down for the Hornets, so we grabbed Mike from The Voices Of The Vic to give us the lowdown on Watford, why they keep sacking managers and, ultimately, if we can take another Championship three points. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WatfordFC ...
Sep 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 244
It's a quick turnaround in podcasts and you are being treated to two in 48 hours - or tortuted with them, whatever. Two defeats in three means Sunderland head into Saturday game with Millwall looking for a much needed win - but will we get it? Millwall have had an okay start to the campaign and sit in a comfortable 14th position as they head to the SOL. The excellent Kai Bennett of the South London Press and That Millwall Pod joins me to get through what we can expect, how George Honeyman is get...
Sep 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 243
A disappointing Monday night for the Lads meant it was Boro who won the derby-not-derby on Teesside. However, losing was far from our biggest concern of the night, with Ross Stewart and Dennis Cirkin looking like they've picked up significant injuries which could cause havoc across our squad. Brad Sharp and the returning Dave Lawrence join me to pick apart our loss on Teesside and all the talking points from Monday's game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe ...
Sep 06, 2022•36 min•Ep. 242
A week is a long time in football - and despite the last 7 days disruption, Sunderland appear be stronger than they have been for some time. However, a first 'derby' of the season is sure to test the Lads, as we make our way to Boro on Monday night a game that will be live on Sky. The Boro have been struggling so far this season and sit in an unexpected 20th position. We grabbed Jonny from the excellent Boro Breakdown podcast to get the lowdown on Chris Wilder, Boro's form in 22/23 and our littl...
Sep 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 241
Sunderland AFC announced former Blackburn Rovers and Celtic boss Tony Mowbray as their new head coach - but what are we getting? I sat with down Blackburn Rovers reporter for the Lancashire Telegraph Rich Sharpe to find out more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod , or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • How is Mowbray remembered at Blackburn Rovers? • What type of football does he play? Will he develop our youth and work well within our plan? • What kind of chara...
Aug 30, 2022•25 min•Ep. 240
What an incredibly difficult week it has been for all of us. Sunderland AFC eh? It took some time for all of us to speak, and non of us are sure we have conveyed in sensibly or just too much passion, anger, emotion - all of it. But we tried to do something. Brad Sharp and Ross join me to run through a the last 48 hours and Sunderland 0-1 defeat to Norwich City. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 239
FIFTH? It's all going swimmingly well isn't it - bizarrely. However, Sunderland face a real test of their Championship credentials this week when the recently relegated Norwich City turn up on our door step for a Saturday afternoon kick about. The Canaries seem to have found their feet after a tricky start, but is a trip to Sunderland a daunting one? To give us the lowdown on all things yellow and green, we invited Chris Reeve from the excellent TalkNorwichCity podcast - and we are very pleased ...
Aug 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 238
What a start its been - eight points in five, with two wins on the road. It wasn't the most spectacular display, but it was a big three points on the road at Stoke City that we'll gladly take. A very positive group of Danny Pugh, Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to dig through another excellent weekend for the Lads, as we head into next weekend in fifth place. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 237
Sunderland's unbeaten run came to end last night with a 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane, but a battling performance with 10 men mean we head to Stoke still in fairly positive mood. However, a 91st minute equaliser from the Potters will also have lifted the moon at the bet365 Stadium as we venture further south yet again. Its been six years since we last faced Stoke City, so we roped in Chris from Stoke City podcast Wizards Of Drivel to give us the lowdown on their season so far. Enjoyed the episode? ...
Aug 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 236
Sunderland have enjoyed a positive, unbeaten start to the Championship, but head into this week's midweek tie knowing the Blades will offer us the toughest test yet. So often the blueprint many fallen giants, Sheffield United enjoyed high flying Premier League success, before plummeting back into the second tier, where they are currently promotion favourites. The excellent Ben from @BladesPod joins us for a midweek preview special, as we look at what the Lads can expect from Wednesday night's ga...
Aug 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 235
How the Falk do you sum that one up? A largely positive afternoon outdone by a couple of late, late goals - and one of them from a bloody goalkeeper. There's plenty dig through, as Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to pick apart the first positive 87 minutes, those disastrous last few minutes, Dan Ballard's injury and tons more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship...
Aug 13, 2022•37 min•Ep. 234
An excellent weekend win at Bristol City has handed Sunderland an excellent start to life in the Championship as we return to the SOL to face QPR. Our penalty shoot win against them last week feels like a long time ago, however, another win against the R's this week would place cement a tremendous return to the second tier. Can we do? We roped in Alex from QPR podcast R Generation to see what the fuss is with Michael Beale and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and ...
Aug 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 233
Ellis Simms and Ross Stewart teamed up to hand Sunderland our first win of the the season - and it was great! Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to pick apart a cracking afternoon's work, Simms' double, Rosco's winner and Jack Clarke's terrific performance. Plus a bit of transfer market chat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 232
A positive opening day performance against Coventry City has instilled a little bit more confidence that Sunderland might just be okay this season as we head to Ashton Gate. Its been almost five years since 'Bristanbul' and - in short - things have changed dramatically at both clubs. Returning guest and freelance journalist Gregor MacGregor (@GeeMacGee) has covered the Robins for numerous publications over the years and joins the show to chat this weekend's game, and update us on our opponents t...
Aug 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 231
It started with a bang, and ended up with a kick in the teeth - but Sunderland's return to the Championship proved to be a largely positive affair. Myself and Brad got to it late thanks to a combination of the Lionesses bringing it home and terrible reality TV shows - but we pick apart our 1-1 draw against Coventry for your listening pleasure. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFL #Championship...
Aug 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 230
It often felt like it would never come, but finally, What The Falk get to present the first second tier podcast preview its history. That day at Wembley was amazing, but now the hard work starts for Sunderland and Alex Neil as we welcome Coventry City to the SOL for Sunday's Championship opener. Our first guest of the season is lovely Tom from the excellent Sky Blues Extra podcast joins us to give us the lowdown on a side we have a fair amount of history with. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @...
Jul 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 229
It's almost time! Sunderland's return to the Championship is just 9 days away - so me, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharpe and new recruit Ross Black got together to quickly preview the season. Will the Lads simply survive, or can we push higher? Who will be our star signing? Are we happy with our transfer business so far? All that and loads more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFL #EFLChampionship...
Jul 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 228
We're back! Our longest running show, the preview, is back as we look over our glamour friendly with Scottish giants and Europa League finalists Rangers. The wonderful Scott Paterson of Gers podcast ThisIsIbrox joins me to chat Ross Stewart, the day in Seville and share his thoughts on Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Rangers #EFL #Cinch...
Jul 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 227
Sunderland's summer is heating up! Lynden, Bailey and Paddy have all signed on - and now we've added a highly rated Championship centre back in former Blackpool and Millwall defender Daniel Ballard from Arsenal. Of course, we wanted a full low down on just who Ballard is, what he can bring and what sort of character we have, so we invited Matt from Blackpool blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot and Olly from That Millwall Pod. Give it a listen! #SAFC #DanBallard #EFL Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @Wh...
Jun 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 226
What an exciting day - fixture release day! Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reaction to the fixture list being announced, chat about the opening game of the season and which games we are most excited for. We also touch quickly on the ownership news, and Lynden Gooch's new two year contract. Short and sharp - enjoy! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Sunderland AFC #EFL...
Jun 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 225
It was a long four seasons but, non the less, there were still some gems. The group get together to put together there League One XI draft - and the rules couldn't be simpler. 1. Each guest takes it in turns to pick one player, but once that player has been picked, they can not be picked by another guest. 2. No more than two loan players. 3. You can only play in one of three formations - 442, 433, 352. There's some expected picks, bizarre picks and odd omissions - but who has the best team, Grah...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 224
It's not often you want to go back and re-live a season in League One, but with Sunderland now officially promoted and an EFL Championship side as of July, we thought we'd put together the best bits What The Falk as we reacted to Sunderland season throughout 2021/21. The early hope of promotion, the emergence of Dan Neil, the 5-1 defeat at Rotherham, Jermain Defoe's ill fated return, the brilliance of Ross Stewart, every last minute winner and THAT day at Wembley. Myself, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sha...
Jun 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 223
The final review show of the season is upon us, and hopefully this is the final League One show ever made at WTF. It's a lengthy one, as we go in depth on what Saturday meant to us and our fanbase after finally catching our breath, Dave tells us all about his day with the stars, while we share some of the more hilarious League One memories. And Graham makes Brad cry. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WWFC #EFLPlayOffs...
May 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 222
WE DID IT! What a phenomenal weekend. We've taken over the capital many times before, but never in our lifetime has we left with a result to boot. Myself, Dave Lawrence, Brad Sharp, Phil Wilson, Danny Pugh and loads more join me throughout an amazing weekend, as we record at Trafalgar Square, Wembley and give our half time and full time reaction. DRINK IT IN! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLPlayOffFinal...
May 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 221
We really are spoiling you this week, after two preview shows from alternative perspectives, we bring you a podcast where our regulars chat about their favourite Wembley moments and choose their ultimate SAFC Wembley five-a-side team. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp are my regular co-host and joins for a bit of a nostalgia trip and some chilled out Wembley chat in episode three of The Wembley Episodes. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podca...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 220
