Back on the road this week, as we take in our annual trip to the Hawthorns to visit uncle Tony and West Brom. From Evil Alex to lovely Tony? What a week! Can we make it two wins on the bounce? With momentum required, it would definitely help as we stare down the playoff spot come season end. Let's go! The always super fun Chris Hall from AlbionAnalysis joins us to give the lowdown on the Baggies ahead of the vital clash on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and ...
Apr 01, 2025•45 min•Ep. 489
Back to winning ways at the SOL, but it wasn't without some late nerves due to a missed penalty - again! It's always good to get three points, and there was plenty to be positive about both individually and collectively, so Sophie and Ross joined me to go through a nice little win over evil Alex Neil. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) ...
Mar 29, 2025•38 min•Ep. 488
League football is back, and with it is the return of Evil Alex Neil and Millwall. Excited? Yeah...I'm not sure either. Anyway, there's a game to be won and momentum to be built, so let's get ourselves up for it. To preview the game, I am joined by journalist and ThatMillwallPod's always excellent Alex Grace. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really ha...
Mar 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 487
International break is here, and with it, comes a time to reflect, breathe and reassesses. It can be easy to get bogged down in emotion when you support a football club so bi-polar as our, so we invited EFL expert and complete neutral Gab Sutton to join us to review Sunderland's season so far, and what comes next, with me, Pete and Sophie. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourit...
Mar 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 486
Coventry. What's the point in even turning up? A shambolic display that many have felt has been coming for a while has us all a little bit concerned. Dave, Sophie and Ross join me to try and pick it apart, talk some shite and try to make ourselves all feel a little bit better. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampions...
Mar 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 485
The dreaded trip to Coventry is upon us - but can we take three points for the first time since 1985 in the Midlands? Ross Spence of SkyBluesExtra joins me to tell us about the Lampard resurgence, why Robins leaving turned out to be the best thing to happen to them in hindsight and why they are feeling confident about a playoff push. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podc...
Mar 12, 2025•40 min•Ep. 484
He plays upfront for Sunlun...and thank God he does. A late Chris Mepham goal and a terrorizing display for Eli Mayenda sowed up a gritty, but important three points for the Lads as disposed of Cardiff City at the SOL. I've moved into a new house, so it's another What The Lawrence episode for you this week, as Sophie and Peter join from two different continents. Let's keep on Rollin', baby. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod,...
Mar 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 483
Back to the Stadium of Light, as we look to improve on our sticky home form of late against Cardiff City and build on that big win over Sheffield Wednesday. The Bluebirds have some real issues of their own though, just one place above the relegation spots, time is running out for them to save their skins. Can they spring a surprise, or will we be too strong? To left us know, Cardiff fan Tomas Taylor joins me to give us the lowdown on the Welsh side. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalk...
Mar 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 482
Back in the team. Back in the goals. Back in the race? There was a huge sigh of relief on Wearside thanks to the Spanish boy wonder Mayenda on Friday as the Lads downed Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Hillsborough. Want hear us chat about all the good stuff? Course ye dae! Dave, Sophie and Pete join me to run through a vital three points on the blue side of Sheffield. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship...
Mar 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 481
Right, let's get back on the horse and get back on track, eh?! A tough couple of weeks has saw the Lads fall well out of the automatic picture, but the season is far from over and a big win on Friday night will inject some much needed momentum. To join to to preview our trip to Hillsbrough is the always excellent James from the Wednesday Til I Die podcast, as we discuss home form, Ugbo, Poveda and how Wednesday are Rohling with the 24/25 campaign. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPo...
Feb 26, 2025•29 min•Ep. 480
Not gonna lie, buzzing I was in Rome for this one as the Lads completely duffed up the automatics well and truly with a dire defeat at home to Hull City. Thank fully, Dave jumped into the breach and took over hosting duties to run over the game with Sophie and Ross. God bless those souls. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship...
Feb 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 479
Its been a hard start to the week, but it doesn't have to end as hard should we choose to secure three points on our return to the Stadium of Light. Hull City are next up, who have got an oddly terrible home form, but aren't too bad away. Can we make sure they don't continue doing that on Wearside? The always excellent Ant from To Hull And Back joins us to give us the lowdown on the Tigers. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #...
Feb 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 478
It's a big one. Lose and automatics are almost out of reach, win and we can begin to dream again. To join me to run over Monday's massive game is Leeds fan Scott Worrall. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LUFC #EFLChampionship
Feb 13, 2025•34 min•Ep. 477
The F word is back after another 2-2 draw at the SOL. Watford came and did a bit of a job of us and held us to a point. Sophie, Peter and Dave joined me to go over the game, what is means in the context of the season and responding on Wednesday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WatfordFC #EFLChampionship
Feb 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 476
Following a monumental win at the Riverside on Monday, the Lads return to the SOL to face a Watford side who aren't sure if they're coming or going - but let's hope it's going home, with zero points. One of only four sides to beat the Lads this season, Watford will arrive hoping to spring a surprise and make it a double. But can they do it? To let us know what to expect, the excellent Peter from the Do Not Scratch Your Eyes podcast joins me. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or ...
Feb 05, 2025•37 min•Ep. 475
What a night that was! They put us through the ringer, but our quality shone through once again as Dan Neil, Wilson Isidor and Ryan Giles (LOL) handed us all three points on Teesside. There's deadline day chat, flags and generally giddiness as Sophie, Dave and Pete joins me from various corners of the world. Gerrin! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship...
Feb 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 474
It's been a while since we sat down with an ex-player - but we're picked one right out of the top drawer for our return. Former Sunderland, Celtic, Everton and Spartak Moscow wizard Aiden McGeady sits down to chat scoring at Wembley, the Phil Parkinson's exile, what the club meant to him and the experience of Charlie Methven. It's a good one. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship...
Feb 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 473
It's all set for a big Monday night, both sides needing a response, both sides needing to bounce back from a disappointing weekend. But can Sunderland overcome Middlesbrough at the Riverside for once? It's been something of an inconsistent season for Boro, and the always excellent Jonny from The Boro Breakdown joins us to give us the lowdown on their season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship...
Jan 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 472
Another last minute goal that has cost points for the Lads. It doesn't get any less frustrating does it? Join me, Dave and Pete as we ask people to stop being nasty to us sometimes, and mull over a pretty crap result against Plymouth for the lads. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship
Jan 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 471
Another win on the road for the Lads as we disposed of Derby County, despite some questionable refereeing. Can we double it up by putting basement club Plymouth to the sword? Well, there's only one way to find out... 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...
Jan 23, 2025•35 min•Ep. 470
I'm not entirely sure what to say in this bit for once. What can you possibly say about that? I'm gutted, your gutted. But at the same time a draw at Burnley is...okay. Pere, Sophie and Dave join me to dig through the bones of a bizarre night that has plenty of positives, but two huge negatives. Dive in, you'll feel better if you do - I promise. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship...
Jan 18, 2025•38 min•Ep. 469
It's a big one this week, as the Lads travel to Turf Moor to face second-placed Burnley in a real automatic promotion six pointer. Can we inflict Burnley's first home defeat of the season? To let us know what to expect, what the nerves are like in the Claret and Blue side of the world and how he views Sunderland's chances of promotion, we have the always excellent Joe from the TurfCast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC...
Jan 15, 2025•36 min•Ep. 468
Well...the FA Cup dream is over for another year. Do we care? It's hard to judge, but probably not that much. It isn't the only big news that has surrounded Sunderland this week though, so Ross and Pete joined to chat a little about our cup tie with Stoke, and a lot about Enzo Le Fee! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #FACup
Jan 12, 2025•32 min•Ep. 467
It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win and three points look the same, no matter how you get it. Wilson Isidor did the business again as Sunderland took an important three points over Portsmouth, so Dave, Peter and Lee join me to run through Sunday's game at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFLChampionship
Jan 06, 2025•51 min•Ep. 466
Can Sunderland make it two home wins in a week and truly push the top three? Pompey have been a little up and down recently, but arrive at the SOL in confident mood after thrashing Swansea City 4-0. But what can we expect from newly promoted Portsmouth? As always, Hugh from the PO4Cast joins us to run through Pompey's first season back in the Championship. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PUP #EFLChampionship...
Jan 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 465
Massive, massive three points for the Lads. It wasn't the merriest of Christmases, but it was some new year as Sunderland toppled automatic promotion contenders Sheffield United 2-1 at the SOL. We reacted immediately following the final whistle, and we are very happy! So join me, Dave and Ross as we look over a massive win on Wearside for Regis Le Bris' wonderboys! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionshi...
Jan 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 464
Sheffield United are our first foots in the new year, and could there be a more important game to start the year with? Both sides had a rocky end to their 2024, with just two points from a possible 12 picked up between them, so three points feel like a must for both teams ahead of the new year's day clash at the SOL. Can we get them? To let us know, the absolutely superb Oli from The Sheffield United away joins me to chat through this weeks' game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPo...
Dec 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 463
A last minute defeat at Stoke is as depressing as it sounds. UGH MAN LAAADS. Graham is sick, so Dave takes the hosting to run through Sunlun's defeat at Stoke with Ross, Brad and Pete joining. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship
Dec 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 462
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Dec 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 461
It's Christmas Sunderland fans! Yes, that time of year has arrived once again and we have put together a special festive episode for you. We've ignored the usual quiz we do, and instead decided to pick out some of your unpopular Sunderland opinions to discuss, as we mull over whether we agree - or disagree - with your takes! Pete, Brad and Lee join to go through the list. Won't you join us? Oh, and also, Merry Christmas! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe vi...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 460
