Wise Men Say
Episodes
MONDAY SHOW: Bluebirds Smash And Grab At The SOL
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth discuss a disappointing home defeat at the hands of Cardiff City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REACTION: Sunderland 0-1 Cardiff City
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Reay is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe as Sunderland's winning streak was brought to an end in surprising fashion by Cardiff City. H...
Sunderland Preview: Cardiff City (H)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook as they talk Cardiff City, Sunderland being mint and Embassies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
REACTION - Blackburn 1-3 Sunderland - Ha'way!!
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After suggesting it might be a bit of a basketball match on Monday's pod, it's safe to say that was certainly the case. Sunderland took their chances ...
MONDAY SHOW: Cats Cruise To Comfortable Win Over 10-Man R's
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Jack Austwicke and Micky Lough to discuss a win at QPR and preview the trip to Blackburn. Hosted on Acas...
Sunderland Preview: Queens Park Rangers (A)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling returns and is joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's visit to Queens Park Rangers at the weekend. Hosted o...
MONDAY SHOW: SAFC Wake From Summer Slumber To Blitz Saints
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss a five star victory over Southampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
REACTION: Sunderland 5-0 Southampton
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Michael Lough as the team react to Sunderland's 5-0 victory over Southampton in the EF...
Sunderland Preview: Southampton (H)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert as the team reacts to the news that Ross Stewart could be moving to Southa...
MONDAY SHOW: A Point at Coventry
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth and Stephen are joined by regulars Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to look back at Sunderland’s 0-0 draw at Coventry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Bonus Pod, Opposition View: Coventry City
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another bitsize pod, we are good to you. Hear from Stuart from All Things Sky Blue, as he gives the view from the opposition POV. Things are looking g...
PREVIEW: Coventry v Sunderland
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is back with Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview Sunderland's trip to Coventry City at the weekend. They talk Danny Bat...
The Monday Show: More on Sunderland's Win Against Rotherham
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Monday Q&A on Sunderland's win against Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REACTION: Sunderland 2-1 Rotherham United
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough as the team reacts to Sunderland's first Championship win of the season, a 2-1 victory over...
PREVIEW: Sunderland v Rotherham United
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Jimmy Reay to look back on Sunderland's week and preview the visit of Rotherham United to the Stadium of Light...
The Monday Show: Three defeats in a week for The Lads
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss a third defeat in a week for Sunderlan...
REACTION: Preston NE 2-1 Sunderland
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Lough is joined by Stephen Goldsmith as the lads pick their way through Sunderland's second Championship defeat of the season with a 2-1 loss ...
BONUS! Opposition View: Sunderland v Preston
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some quick bitesize bonus content. Hear from Ollie from the Butter Pie Podcast, as he tells us about life at Preston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Sunderland Preview: Preston North End (A)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Eleanor McCabe sit down to preview Sunderland's trip to Preston North End, while Stephen Goldsmith catches up with BBC Radio Newcastl...
The Monday Show: Sunderland Fall To Opening Day Defeat
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are back for the first Monday show of the season. Jimmy Reay joins the lads as we discuss a defeat on Sunderland's return to league...
Reaction: Sunderland 1-2 Ipswich Town
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe as Sunderland open their Championship season with defeat to Ipswich Town at the Stad...
Sunderland Preview: Ipswich Town (H)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Richard bring you some sad news to start with, as well as having a brief look back at Sunderland's 5-2 defeat to Hartlepool United, and looki...
The Monday Show: More Pre-Season Musings
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Jimmy and Micky take their turn to offer some thoughts on the summer activity and season ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Sunderland Pre-Season: The Kick-Off
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! And better than ever! Join Matt Keeling, Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook as the lads discuss Sunderland's summer, incomings and pote...
Episode 901 - "The Season is Dead"
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom bring the WMS season to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#900 - "Organic"
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Michael Lough and former SAFC goalkeeping coach David Preece to analyse an outstanding result against Lut...
#899 - Sunderland 2-1 Luton Town REACTION
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Tom and Eleanor react as Sunderland came from behind to beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Championship play-offs semi-final first leg!The Reaction Show...
#898 - "Guinness - Well Worth Checking Out"
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, Matt and Rick are here to preview Sunderland's Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Luton Town at the Stadium of Light, as well as ...
#897 - Preston 0-3 Sunderland REACTION
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sunderland are into the Championship play-offs after a 3-0 win at Preston! Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Rory Fallow and Malcolm Fallow to...
#896 - "Greggs Pubs"
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tom Walsh to preview the vital away trip to Preston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#895 - "35%"
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson to discuss the draw with Watford and where that leaves out play off hopes. Hosted on...
#894 - REACTION Sunderland 2-2 Watford
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Eleanor McCabe react to what could be an important point in our promotion race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
#893 - "We Couldn't, Could We?"
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss an outstanding win at West Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
#892 - REACTION WBA 1-2 Sunderland
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough react to an outstanding result at the Hawthorns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
#891 - "And Number 6 is... Charlie Hurley"
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook look back at Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town and preview Sunderland's trip to West Bromwich Albion. Hos...
BONUS - Episode 890 - Huddersfield Bitesize View
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Squeeze in some quick prematch listening by hearing the view from tonight's opposition, Huddersfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
#889 - "The Season is not Dead, I am so Sorry"
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay and debutant Jack Austwicke to discuss a vital win over Birmingham and to preview the visit of...
#888 - Sunderland 2-1 Birmingham City REACTION
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook to talk through Sunderland's lovely 2-1 win at home to Birmingham City. Hosted on Aca...
#887 - Dead or Alive?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook look ahead to Saturday's visit of Birmingham City and the rebirth of our play-off hopes... Hosted on Acast. See a...
#886 - Cardiff City 0-1 Sunderland REACTION
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen is joined by Gareth and Matthew as we react to Sunderland's Easter Monday victory at Cardiff City! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
#885 - REACTION Sunderland 4-4 Hull
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Richard react to stupid game against Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#884 - "Is That Status Quo?"
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook share a commute home and preview Sunderland's Good Friday encounter against Hull City and look towards the Bla...
#883 - "Two Men in a Pub in South Shields"
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth discuss the draw at Burnley amongst other SAFC related things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#882 - Burnley 0-0 Sunderland REACTION
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick post-match reaction as Sunderland hold league leaders Burnley to a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor. Matt Keeling is joined by Gareth Barker, Eleanor McC...
#881 - "Vietnamese Rice Paper"
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Preview Show is BACK! Join Matt and Richard as they look ahead to Friday night's trip to Burnley, while there's an update from Turf Moor from Matt...
#880 - "State of Play"
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Micky Lough and Chris Weatherspoon to discuss the current state of play at SAFC. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
BONUS! Episode 879 - Luton Town Bitesize View
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another opposition view for you, this week some bitesize Luton Town opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#878 - "Marking Their Own Homework"
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook spend their commute talking about the 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United, referees and the fixture against Luton Town...
BONUS Episode 877 - Sheffield Utd Bitesize View
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another quick little opposition pod for you all. The gloriously/terribly named pod, The Tufty Club provide the insight and their perspective of Sunder...
#876 - "Field Tilt Doesn't Lie"
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and WMS regular Jimmy Reay discuss a win at Norwich and preview the visit of Sheffield United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
#875 - REACTION Norwich City 0-1 Sunderland
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew hosts as we react to our win over Norwich City Norwich City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#874 - The View From Carrow Road
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freddie from Norwich blog My Football Writer is here with his views on how Norwich's season has gone so far - and his team's chances ahead of Sun...
#873 - "Everything Is Pointless"
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Richard are in a reflective mood as they look ahead to Sunday's trip to Norwich City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
#872 - "A Bad Bit of Symmetry"
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss our battering at the hands of Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
#871 - REACTION Sunderland 1-5 Stoke
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by just loads of WMS contributors to discuss a disaster of a performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
#870 - F*ck Alex Neil? Stoke Fans Say So
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lovely bit of bonus content for you here as Dave from over at the Wizards of Drivel Podcast previews the match and goes after Alex Neil. I mean, boy...
#869 - "Troubling Tomato Shortage"
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads look ahead to the return of Alex Neil to the Stadium of Light for Stoke City's visit. Hosted...
#868 - "A Soft Touch?"
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Athletics' Phil Buckingham to discuss a second defeat in a week and to whinge about you know what. Hosted o...
#867 - "The Swedish Guy Upfront"
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Stephen look back at a disappointing result at Rotherham. Can they bounce back at our old friends Coventry? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
#866 - "The Jack Clarke Fan Club"
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Barker is joined by WMS regulars Chris Weatherspoon and Jimmy Reay to reflect on the draw with Bristol City and to preview the visit to Rotherh...
#865 - Sunderland 1-1 Bristol City REACTION
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Easterbrook, Eleanor McCabe and Mick Lough react to our 1-1 draw with Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
#864 - "Sunderland - A Great Bunch Of Lads"
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Rick and Jim are joined by former Sunderland goalkeeping coach David Preece to look back at Tuesday's 3-0 win at Queens Park Rangers and preview...
#863 - "Fort Boyarde, Pingu but mainly Patrick Roberts"
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Melissa Johnson and Michael Lough to discuss a gritty win at Reading and preview the trip to QPR. Hosted...
#862 - REACTION Sunderland 1-0 Reading
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook react to a hard fought win over Reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#861 - "Loganair Flights To Jupiter"
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook bring you a preview to the Reading game, while reviewing the FA Cup exit against Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
#860 - "Physical Maturation"
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss a battling point at Millwall and to reflect on the end of the transfer wi...
#859 - "Gary's Van"
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook spend their commute talking about transfer deadline day, Sunderland's striking options, Krijstaan Speakman and pr...
#858 - "Scintillating Sunderland"
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss an excellent performance away at Fulham and what we need to do as the transfe...
#857 - "Matt Keeling At His Very Worst"
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A clearly struggling Matt Keeling presides over a chaotic pod with Richard Easterbrook and Eleanor McCabe as they react to some live breaking transfer...
Episode 856 - "Broken News"
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wise Men Say Podcast are back for their Monday debrief. Sunderland beat Boro - and there's instant reaction to the signing of Pierre Ekwah. Hosted...
#855 - Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough REACTION
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook in the pub as Sunderland overcame Middlesbrough 2-0, their first league win over the ...
#854 - "A Yellow Juke"
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is once again joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads look back at Saturday's defeat to Swansea City and preview the visit of Middlesbr...
#853 - "Darren Drysdale is a Mag"
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Michael Lough and The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss the controversial defeat to Swansea. Hosted on ...
#852 - "That's Not A Failsafe"
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook jump in the car and preview Sunderland's match against Swansea City, and answer some listener questions. Hosted o...
#851 - "Small Time Vibes"
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Jimmy Reay and Eleanor McCabe to discuss a late win at Shrewsbury in the FA Cup. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
#850 - Sneaking Up The Inside Lane
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Carpod as Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook preview Sunderland's FA Cup Third Round trip to Shrewsbury, while dealing with a light cas...
#849 - Sunderland 2-1 Blackburn Rovers REACTION
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe with a cameo from Rory Fallow as the team look back on Sunderland's 2-1 Boxing Day victory against Blackburn ...
#848 - "Shouldn't Have Gone To Specsavers"
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Eleanor McCabe and Jon Lambert to discuss a 1-1 draw at Hull, red cards, Rossco's return and some festiv...
#847- "A Completely Incorrect Memory"
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom are joined by Stephen as they look back at the annoying midweek defeat to West Brom. Then, because it's The Preview Show and all that, th...
#846 - "Trains and Automobiles"
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Tom this week, but Matt and Richard preview Monday's visit of West Bromwich Albion, discuss who their manager now is, talk strength in depth and th...
#845 - "No but seriously we aren't getting promoted..."
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss an excellent win over Millwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
#844 - REACTION Sunderland 3-0 Millwall
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard, Eleanor and Micky react to an excellent home win as the lads returned from the World Cup break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
#843 - "Why Is This Happening?"
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom reunite to preview Sunderland's return to Championship football at the weekend with Millwall the visitors to the Stadium of Light, in the...
Episode 842 - "Mid-Season Review"
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a major tournament and England are moving the group drama-free. So why not turn your attention back to Sunderland, there's a game coming up after...
#841 - "Consumption"
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Athletics Phil Buckingham and WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss a win going into the World Cup break and discuss ...
#840 - REACTION Birmingham City 1-2 Sunderland
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Keeling is joined by Jon Lambert as they look back on Sunderland's 2-1 win at Birmingham City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
SPECIAL EPISODE w/Faye Fantarrow
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For once, it's not the usual football chat or silliness here unfortunately.Matt spoke to Sunderland singer-songwriter Faye Fantarrow, who was recently...
#838 - "50 Squirrels"
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is joined by Jon and Eleanor to look ahead to a Friday Nighter at Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#837 - "Too Much Too Young?"
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Jimmy get together to discuss a home defeat to Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#836 - REACTION Sunderland 0-1 Cardiff
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Jim have some pints and fume about a shocker at home to Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#835 - "Booing People In The Street"
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Tom are joined by Michael Lough to look back at Sunderland's 2-0 win at Huddersfield and to preview the visit of Cardiff City on Saturday. Th...
#834 - REACTION Huddersfield 0-2 Sunderland
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert react to our win at Huddersfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#833 - "What a Difference a Simms Makes"
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth is joined by WMS regulars Micky Lough and Jimmy Reay to discuss a draw at Luton and to preview our trip to Huddersfield. Hosted on Acast. See a...
#832 - REACTION Luton Town 1-1 Sunderland
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor McCabe is joined by Dan Howdon to react to a draw at Luton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#831 - "The Preview Show with neither Matt nor Tom"
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim, Micky, Eleanor and Jon preview the trip to Luton on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#830 - "Luton Is Nice This Time Of Year"
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth is joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay and former SAFC striker Lee Howey to discuss the weekend's defeat at the hands of Burnley. Hosted on Acast....
#829 - REACTION Sunderland 2-4 Burnley
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Eleanor, Micky and Richard react to a second half disaster at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#828 - "Dinner Date"
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Tom and Jim return to preview the visit of Burnley and discuss the defeat at Blackburn. Jamie Smith of No Nay Never gives us a Burnley perspecti...
#827 - Blackburn 2-0 Sunderland REACTION
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Reay is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jonny Lambert to talk over Sunderland's 2-0 defeat at Blackburn Rovers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Episode 826 - "Three Away Ends"
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Matt and Melissa discuss the win against Wigan. They also look ahead to the trip to Blackburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...