The season that just keeps on getting better threw another superb Sunderland display our way as we swatted aside alleged promotion hopefuls Boro 2-0 at the SOL. Brad, Ross and Dave join for a podcast jam packed with positive energy that is bound to flow right through you. And there's plenty drink involved. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship...
Jan 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 279
It is finally here, the derby that nobody thinks is a derby derby between Sunderland and Boro. The Teessiders are bang in form as Michael Carrick and his boys arrive at the Stadium of Light but Sunderland, reeling from last week's 3-1 defeat to Swansea, have shown they are a match for anyone in this league. Can we finally get one over Boro after not beating them for over a decade? Tom Green (no not that one) from the excellent Boro Breakdown joined us to let us know what we can expect this Sunda...
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 278
Well that was really, really annoying. A bad refereeing performance (and you, linesmen) and a 3-1 defeat is about as a crap as it can get but the lad remain positive as we take a look back at Saturday's afternoon's game at the SOL. Ross and Dave join to pick apart the bones. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship
Jan 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 277
League action will return for the first time since the 26 December as the Swans dive up to Sunderland for a lovely 3pm Saturday afternoon kick off. They haven't exactly been on fire, but can Swansea still zoom up the league beginning with a win at the SOL on Saturday? Let's hope not. To let us know exactly what we are in for though is return guest Luke from the excellent SwansCast. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #...
Jan 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 276
I said I didn't care - but I definitely do now. That was great. The Aiden O'Brien derby was decided by two very, VERY late goals as Sunderland deservedly moved onto Round Four of the FA Cup after a dominant display in Salop. Ross, a very merry Dave and Brad joined me to give their thoughts on the win, Chris Rigg and this month's January window. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #FACup...
Jan 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 275
Well, it is certainly not a glamour tie, is it? Sunderland take a rest from the hectic Championship schedule as pay Carl Winchester, Tom Flanagan, Aiden O'Brien and Steve Cotterill a visit in Shrewsbury for the FA Cup third round. Are either set of fans that interested? Has the FA Cup lost it's magic? Or is cup fever searing through ours and Salop fans veins? Returning guest Ollie from the Salopcast joins us to chat about Winch, Flanno and AOB and let us know if the FA Cup is really as crap as i...
Jan 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 274
We went for something a little different for our New Year's Day jaunt to Blackpool by recording our review show 'live', catching up before the game, at half time and full time. Which players drove us mad at half time and delighted us at full time? Which players do we think changed the game and how did we assess our draw on the seaside? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BlackpoolFC #EFLChampionship...
Jan 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 273
New year in Blackpool? We've been here before... It has been a phenomenal couple of days to be a Sunderland fan after a last minute Boxing Day win over Blackburn Rovers and a demolition of Wigan Athletic three days later. Can we make it 3? My old pal Matt from the superb Seasiders blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot joins me to give us the lowdown on Blackpool poor run, Michael Appleton, Ellis Simms and Dan Ballard. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favour...
Dec 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 272
Well...we hadn't planned on doing a podcast but we simply had to because Sunderland and fourth off top and things are just brilliant. Amad Diallo, Ross Stewart, Ellis Simms and Patrick Roberts scored the goals, but me and Ross go over just how unbelievable Sunderland were as we smashed the Tics. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship...
Dec 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 271
Get in! What a Christmas present that was. The lads are in an excellent mood and have had plenty to drink, but took on a podcast to celebrate Ellis Simms' dreamy last minute winner against Blackburn Rovers. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BRFC #EFLChampionship
Dec 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 270
Me, Brad and Dave got together for a Christmas chinwag, a wee drink and bit daft natter about Sunderland. We ask: Which former #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner? Which current #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner? Myself, Brad and Dave all defend some indefensible Sunderland opinion And gift ourselves former Sunderland players for the current squad Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SunderlandAFC ...
Dec 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 269
Merry Christmas everyone! Can Sunderland get the present we all want this Boxing Day and nab three points? Blackburn Rovers have been in unusual form all season, yet sit third in the league. However, an expected win could lift the Lads to just outside the play offs. Can we do it? The excellent Ian from BRFCS Podcast joined us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BRFC #EFLChampionship...
Dec 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 268
The boy is back - now please can you stay for a little bit longer? Graham, Brad and Dave run through their thoughts on Ross Stewart's perfect return, Dan Ballard's return from an injury, THAT Elliot Embleton red card and Danny Batth's potential injury as we drew 1-1 with the Tigers. Is our glass half empty, or half full? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. MERRY CHRISTMAS!#SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship...
Dec 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 267
Well Monday's performance wasn't very Christmassy was it? And it's bloody freezing! Non the less, it is back to the grind, with no World Cup final to look forward to for England as we visit Hull City this weekend. Hull have a new owner, a new boss and can't win games at home - so what the heck are we getting this weekend? Ant from award winning podcast To Hull And Back joins to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #...
Dec 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 266
Sunderland have the chance to make it three from three after an outstanding return to league action last weekend. Two days after England smash France (hopefully) West Brom are the visitors to the SOL as we league to continue our impressive form. West Brom have a new boss in the dugout and have picked up form in recent weeks with three wins from three before the week after a horrendous start to the Championship, so Louis from The Baggies Pod joined us to give us the latest on WBA! Enjoyed the epi...
Dec 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 265
Please Amad - could you stay here for a long time? Graham, Brad and Dave review an excellent return to league action for the red and white wizards as we spank promotion chasing Millwall at the Stadium of Light. Where is it going so right for Sunderland? Can we speed up this train and take it to the next level? Oh - and some World Cup chat. Enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Millwall #EFLChampionship...
Dec 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 264
And just like that - Sunderland are back! A week earlier than planned, but while England march on in Qatar, Sunderland have a home game against Millwall to look forward to in a rearranged fixture from earlier in the campaign. That Millwall Pod's most excellent contributor Kai Bennett is back to join the show to give us his thoughts on the mid season break and Millwall's season so far. Nice to see ya! Welcome back. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your ...
Nov 29, 2022•30 min•Ep. 263
Just a bit of fun innit? After decided against a World Cup show for the Qatar 2022 winter tournament, we decided to try something a little different. Did it work? We'll let you decide. Brad, Dave and Ross went through each competing nation at the World Cup to find out what their closest link to SAFC really was - and it went disastrously for the most part. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Qatar2022 #EFLChampionship...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 262
A winter World Cup break? Well that's a novel idea. Brad Sharp and Ross Black join me has a look over the first 20 games of Sunderland's Championship campaign and discuss our assessment, the highs, the lows and which players have stood out the most. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship
Nov 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 261
Amad Diallo eh? What a win! Graham and Dave look over a massive Friday night win at St Andrews as Sunderland head into the World Cup break with a healthy return of seven points from the last four. Lots of Patto, Diallo and Danny Batth chat as we head into the weekend feeling hugely positive about all things Sunderland. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship...
Nov 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 260
One last game before the World Cup break sees Sunderland travel to Birmingham City as we look to pick up a much needed result in the Midlands. They've been in good form, and we haven't got much of a record in front of the Sky Sports cameras this season - so if we are to get a result, what needs to happen? BirminghamWorld writer Charlie Haffenden joins me to chat through the Blues season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast ap...
Nov 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 259
Dismal. A simply awful performance from the Lads. Brad Sharp and Ross Black join me to pick apart Sunderland's worst display of the season as we go down 0-1 to managerless Cardiff City at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship
Nov 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 258
A draw at Luton followed by a win at Huddersfield Town helped Sunderland move up the table as we welcome managerless Cardiff City to the Stadium Of Light this weekend. No manager, an absent owner and a striker crisis? But will Saturday's game be as straight forward as it sounds? Of course not - it never is! To give us the lowdown on what we can expects from the Bluebirds this weekend is the excellent Mark Poyser from BBC Radio Wales - it's another cracker, so get tucked in! Enjoyed the episode? ...
Nov 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 257
A positive second half display at Kenilworth Road means the run of defeats is halted and Sunderland can perhaps begin to look up, and not down, the table. Another goal from Elliot Embleton ensured the Lads got the least they deserved against a solid Hatters side and we, as always, got together to dissect the game. Brad Sharp, Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers joined me on Sunday morning as we picked apart a valuable point on the road. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and...
Oct 30, 2022•52 min•Ep. 256
A tough weekend result for both sides means Saturday's game at Kenilworth Road takes on some extra importance, with both teams looking to respond to big defeats. Its been nearly 5 years since we last visited one of the most iconic grounds in England - and 15 years since we last tasted victory there. Can we do it this weekend? To find out, Dave from award winning Luton Town podcast Oh When The Town joined me to give us the lowdown on Nathan Jones, the Hatters and what we can expect this Saturday....
Oct 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 255
Well - a game of two halves indeed. We debated not doing it, but we did anyway and tried to pick apart how Sunderland contrived to lose four second half goals after going 2-0 up early on. It was just me and Brad Sharp this evening, but hopefully you enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship
Oct 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 254
A swashbuckling win against Wigan was followed up by a frustrating night at Blackburn Rovers - but we come back to Wearside this Saturday to face former Premier League side Burnley at the SOL. A free hit? Many would say so as the high flyers arrive in Sunderland third off top. And why couldn't Sunderland beat them? With 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, any version of Sunderland could turn up on Saturday - let's just hope it's the best version. NationalWorld’s North West Digital Sports Editor (and ...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 253
What a cracking win for the Lads! A terrific second half display ensured Sunderland returned to winning ways as we down as number of our former players and Wigan with an excellent display. Ross Black, Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence join me to go through a cracking day at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship
Oct 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 252
We had technical issues a plenty this week, but we ploughed on to ensure you received your weekly preview dose. A million former Sunderland players return with Wigan Athletic this week as Tony Mowbray's men look to pull themselves out of a mini slump. Can they do it? Will Nathan Broadhead score against us like it is obviously nailed on to happen? Who knows. But to give us some idea of how it will go this weekend was returning guest Adam from Wigan podcast Progress With Unity. Enjoyed the episode...
Oct 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 251
Positive in the face of a bore draw last week becomes a concern a week later - who'd be a football fan? A very poor first 45 couldn't be rescued by an improved second half display - alas, the striker situation reared its ugly head again. Ross Black and Brad Sharp join to chat through a slightly worrying week for Sunderland and try to look at some positives, while also acknowledging the negatives. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast ...
Oct 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 250
