It's time for another long trip down south with Regis and the boys as we seek to make it six wins in seven at Watford. Our only loss of the season came in our last away game, can we stop it from being two? The Lads are in fine form and Watford come into the game on the back of four games without a win. Is that the full story for the Hornets, though? To let us know, we have the returning Peter from the excellent Do Not Scratch Your Eyes podcast to preview the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us ...
Sep 25, 2024•39 min•Ep. 429
Back to winning ways, and exactly what we've come to expect from a wonderfully talented set of lads in the famous red and white. Middlesbrough came, saw and lost at the SOL, as Chrissy Rigg's wonderfully cheeky goal ensured the Lads took a 1-0 and remain the automatic spots. Ross, Brad and Pete join me to go through another terrific day on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 428
The Lads are back and home and it'll be Middlesbrough who make the short-ish journey from Teesside from an early afternoon kick off. Sadly, that winning run come to an end last week but Regis Le Bris' and Sunderland can return to the top of the league with another big three points. Can we do it? To let us know, Matt from the Boro Breakdown Podcast joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 427
Sigh. The five in a row dream is dead and we've been beaten by a team whose celebrity fan is called PieFace. Happy weekend. Sake. Romaine Mundle scored again and looked like he may have grabbed us a point but an poor defensive performance seen us suffer our first dropped points of the campaign. Brad and Pete join me to discuss a disappointing weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 14, 2024•38 min•Ep. 426
The international break is over and the Lads are fully back - and we can make it five wins in a row?! Sign me up! It is winless Plymouth up next, and while that somehow fills me with dread, it is certainly an opportunity to grab another three points. Returning guest Ben from the Green and White podcast joins me chat Argyle, Rooney and what we can expect from them. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship...
Sep 11, 2024•39 min•Ep. 425
Four wins in a bloody row, what the hell are we cooking up here? The Lads won again, wrapping up another vital three on the south coast. Ross, Pete, Dave and Lee join the show and we're just really happy, we happy a song and talking about how class Sunderland are. Just give it a listen eh. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFLChampionship
Aug 31, 2024•39 min•Ep. 424
The long old trek to Portsmouth is back, as the lads finally pulled themselves out of the doldrums of League One. Sunderland are top and Pompey haven't won a game yet - but neither have they lost. It has been a while but Hugh from the PO4 Cast makes his long awaited return to tell us what has changed for the Fratton Park club. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFLChampionship...
Aug 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 423
Top of the league and the best start to a season in almost 100 years? Being a Sunderland fan is good right now. How far can this go? A giddy, slightly tipsy and very happy Ross, Dave and sober Peter join me to chat over a big 1-0 win over title favourites Burnley and we all get ready to Mundle. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 24, 2024•49 min•Ep. 422
It was some return back to the SOL, wasn't it? New Hummell kits, loads of lovely goals and Sunderland going second top. Can't wait to get back? Us too. Another tough game awaits us this week, as the only team who has started the season better await in the shape of EFL Championship heavyweights Burnley. Could it be three in three for the Lads, or will it be back down to earth with a bump? We caught up with the excellent Joe from the TurfCast to find what's been going on at Burnley, that documenta...
Aug 20, 2024•38 min•Ep. 421
If a certain drinks company did Sunday's, then this would have been it. Regis Le Bris' excellent start to the season continued as we dismantled Sheffield Wednesday with ease in a thumping 4-0 win that has made all of us feel very pleasant. Peter and Ross join me to go over a superb day at the SOL as Sunderland go second in the early weeks of the season. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 420
Ready to return to the Stadium Of Light? We sure are! Our first foots this season are the men's who rounded off our home campaign last year, as we say hello to Danny Rohl and Sheffield Wednesday this Sunday. The Owls sit top of the pile heading into the game after their opening day thrashing of Plymouth Argyle, so we ask Matt from the Wednesday 'Til I Die pod all about why they feel so positive, is Ian Poveda any good - and we didn't really need Ike Ugbo did we? DID WE? Enjoyed the episode? Foll...
Aug 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 419
When has a season opener been that enjoyable? The RLB train has taken off from the station and we are fully aboard after Sunderland's 2-0 win over Cardiff City. Luke O'Nien and, of course, Jake Clarke sealed the win, but there was plenty to be happy about across the board. Peter, Lee and Dave join me to wax lyrical about a lovely day in South Wales. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CardiffCityFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 418
Finally, the Lads are back! The weight for domestic football is over as Sunderland head to Wales to their EFL Championship against Cardiff City. And if they Lads are back, then so is the preview show! Our fourth season following Sunderland, Cardiff City fan Tom joins me to go through Saturday's season opener. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CardiffCityFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 417
The EFL Championship is back - and with it, so are our hopes for a positive season for Sunderland AFC and Wearside. Dave, Lee, Ross and new face Peter join to preview the upcoming campaign, share their dreams, their concerns and pick the player they think will flourish. Sunderland are back - and so are we. Haway the Lads! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship...
Aug 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 416
We are back! For a fourth season in a row, we have returned to cover all the trials and tribulations of Sunderland AFC. Why do we do it? Three wins, one draw and one defeat so far in pre-season, three incomings and two new contracts - and tons of lovely Hummel merch. The lads discuss it all, so come and listen in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship...
Jul 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 415
Another final. Another shot at glory - another 90 minutes (or more) of anxiety. But let's go and enjoy it. The final of Euro 2024 is here and England might jst bring it home for us - so Brad and Ross joined to preview the biggest of games. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSPA #Euro2024
Jul 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 414
Wow. No podcast description this week. Just drink it in. Enjoy it - you deserve it. Ross and Brad join me to chat through one of English football's most mmorable nights. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGNED #Euro2024
Jul 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 413
The last four - it is all getting very real isn't it? Hopefully your nerves are holding up. Brad, Lee and Dave join me to chat about a night that could go down in English football history - or fall very, very flat. But let's hope it is one to remember. Please. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGNED #Euro2024
Jul 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 412
Another win for Southgate in a major tournament shoot out? What sorcery is going on here? Could it be...? No, no calm down lads and lasses. Unbelievably, an improved England are into the last four of Euro 2024 and Dave and Ross join to to discuss Southgate's legacy, Bukayo Saka's redemption and England's hopes of major tournament success - plus the dangers of the Dutch. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSUI #Euro2024...
Jul 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 411
After the drama of last weekend, Englaand are back to do it all over again - though hopeflly a bit more comfortably. The Three Lions come up against an impressive Switzerland side who want to progress to the final four. Swiss footie expert Craig King lets us know what we can expect. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSUI #Euro2024
Jul 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 410
That was a moment, wasn't it? Jude Bellingham is special. A very drnk me, and Dave and Brad join me to go over an incedible night in Gelsenkirchen. Grab a drink and join us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSVK #Euro2024
Jun 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 409
The Three Lions are heading back to Gelsenkirchen as the knockout stages approach at Euro 2024. Ross and Dave join me to discuss England's last 16 clash with Slovakia, Southgate, formation and 'Iceland' worries. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSLO #Euro2024
Jun 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 408
Talk about making it hard work...England have been pants at Euro 2024 but we are somehow in the last 16. Dave, Lee and Ross join me to go over a bore draw with Slovenia and ask - how can Southgate turn this around? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSLO #Euro2024
Jun 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 407
Want to know more about our new boss? Then you're in the right place! Lorient fan and French Football Weekly host Kris joins me to give us the full lowdon on Regis Le Bris and what we can expect moving forward. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship
Jun 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 406
It has been a damp squib of a tournament for England so far, but it appears the last 16 is on the horizon come hell or high water. That said, the Three Lions will want to secure the top spot in the group and come up against a decent Slovenia side who want to progress to the knockouts for the first time in their history. Slovenia journalist and commentator Izidor Kodic joins me to let us know what we can expect. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your fav...
Jun 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 405
According to Fabrizio Romano, Régis Le Bris has agreed to become the next Sunderland manager. So the lads got together to give our thoughts. Brad and Lee join to share their initial reaction to his impending appointment, what are the positives, the negatives and will he bring success? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship
Jun 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 404
All the way to Frankfurt for that? It wasn't pretty. Ross and Brad join me to chat about England's drab draw against the Danes. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGDEN #Euro2024
Jun 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 403
The Three Lions are in action in Frankfurt for their second Group game against the Danes. Brad and Dave join me to discuss England's next game, selection dilemmas, Bellingham vs Foden and can Southgate mastermind a safe passage to the last 16? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGDEN #Euro2024
Jun 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 402
Far from convincing, but a win is a win. Innit? Dave takes the hosting seat and is joined by Ross and Lee to discuss England's first game win over Serbia at the Euros. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSER #Euro2024
Jun 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 401
The Three Lions are almost ready to go at Euro 2024 with Serbia up fist in Gelsenkirchen. Brad and Dave join me to discuss England's first game, selection dilemmas, which front four should get the nod and our predictions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSER #Euro2024
Jun 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 400