Wise Men Say
Episodes
Episode 526 - LIVE at Phantom Brewing with Kevin Phillips and Tom White
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling are with Sky Sports' Tom White and former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips at Phantom Brewing in Reading ahead of t...
Episode 525 - "Oat Milk Latte"
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by WMS writer Lewis Newton as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Oxford United this weekend. Host...
Episode 524 - "Practical and Functional"
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender Danny Collins and WMS regular Richard Easterbrook to discuss an excellent win over promotion riv...
Episode 523 - Ipswich Town (H) Reaction
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory and Matthew are joined by Micky Lough and Ipswich fan Alex as Sunderland edged a cagey affair at the Stadium of Light, coming away 1-0 winners ag...
Episode 522 - "Ipswich Preview (Written Off)"
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow hosts and he's joined by Matthew and Craig as they look forward to the weekends visit of Ipswich to the SoL on International Fans Weekend ...
Episode 521 - "Back down to Earth?"
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss our 2-0 defeat at Fratton Park on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Episode 520 - Portsmouth (A) Reaction Show
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark as they look back on Sunderland's 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth where a weak defensive display an...
Episode 519 - The MancCast - Portsmouth Preview
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Walsh presents from Manchester - cotton and guns! - with our exiled writers Jim and Matt as they discuss the Tranmere Rovers victory, and look for...
Episode 518 - "Significant Investment"
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Micky discuss a frustrating draw with Doncaster, look ahead to a trip to Tranmere and chat about the conclusion of the January tra...
Episode 517 - Doncaster (H) Reaction Show
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory and Matthew are joined by Chris Weatherspoon, Micky Lough and Lewis Newton as they discuss Sunderland's 0-0 stalemate at home to Doncaster Rovers...
Episode 516 - "Doncaster Preview"
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory, Matthew and Gary Foster get together to preview Friday night's encounter with Doncaster Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Episode 515 - "Sacrificial Chicken"
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are at The Peacock and are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and ALS's Martyn McFadden to chat about a hard earned 1-0 vic...
Episode 514 - "A Town-Sized Frankie & Benny's"
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark for the Wise Men Say Preview Show to discuss Sunderland's trip to Milton Keynes on Saturday. There's chat about t...
Episode 513 - "Defrost the Humble Pie"
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth, Micky and Stephen are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott to discuss an emphatic 4-0 win over league leaders Wycombe Wanderers...
Episode 512 - Wycombe Wanderers (H) Reaction Show
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Craig Clark and Gareth Barker as they celebrate Rory's birthday in the best way possible - with a thumpi...
Episode 511 - "Statements About The Statements"
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow, Matthew Keeling and Chris Weatherspoon chat about Sunderland's 3-1 win over Lincoln City and look forward to Saturday's visit of Wycombe ...
Episode 510 - "Quiet Christmas"
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Chris Blyth from From The Terraces and the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss an interesting festive period at S...
Episode 509 - Lincoln City (H) REACTION SHOW
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow is joined by Matthew Keeling and Micky Lough as we have another victory to discuss, a 3-1 win over an awful Lincoln City side. Encouraging...
Episode 508 - Fleetwood Town (A) REACTION SHOW
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow, Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark react from the Harbour View in Sunderland after a frustrating 1-1 draw at Highbury. Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 507 - Doncaster (A) REACTION SHOW
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micky Lough and Stephen Goldsmith discuss Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers as they race up the A1 from the Keepmoat Stadium. Hosted on ...
Episode 506 - Sunderland 0-0 Bolton REACTION
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow hosts and is joined by a gaggle of WMS contributors to discuss a really, really, really disappointing result and performance against Bolto...
Episode 505 - "Marriage. Six Kids. Freddos - The Banter XI Of The Decade"
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling bring us a special end-of-decade episode with their 'Banter XI Of The Decade'As Matthew says: "If you want a serious c...
Episode 504 - "Thin Gruel"
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's George Caulkin joins Stephen and Gareth to discuss the hopelessness currently surrounding the club. Great. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Episode 503 - Blackpool (H) Reaction Show - "Parkinson Years"
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and the lads discuss Sunderland’s 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool, and wonder how many Parkinson Years it will take before they ever win a...
Episode 502 - "Tangerines For Christmas"
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie hosts with Micky and Craig in the studio as they discuss the latest dramatic day in the history of Sunderland Football Club Hosted on Acast. ...
Episode 501 - "Just Sack Phil"
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Richard get together for a massive whinge after our latest embarrassment at Gillingham on Saturday. To say the mood is sombre woul...
Episode 500 - "Live at Fausto Coffee with Stephen Elliott"
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott for a special live show at Fausto Coffee to celebrate the 500th episode of the WMS po...
Episode 499 - "The Team of the Decade"
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender Gary Bennett and The Chronicle's James Hunter to pick a WMS Sunderland AFC Team of the Decade an...
Episode 498 - "Jesus of Sunderland"
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With no game to preview, Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling get together over a pint of neck oil in Poetic License and talk about Sunderland's season so ...
Episode 497 - Burton Albion (H) Reaction Show
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Defeat to Burton Albion signalled the latest low in a season of new lows for Sunderland, and the lads assembled after the 2-1 reverse to talk about th...
Episode 496 - "Good Football Men"
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough as well as SAFC fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to discuss a disappointing performance at home to C...
Episode 495 - Coventry City (H) Reaction Show
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads get together after Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City as they wonder where another win is going to come from. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Episode 494 - "Manc Cast II"
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Walsh hosts and is joined by WMS writers James Reay and Joe Owens to discuss our cup exit at the hands of the mighty Gillingham, and to look ahead...
Episode 493 - "Sticky Wicket"
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Chronicle's James Hunter joins Stephen and Gareth to cover off our 1-1 FA Cup draw with Gillingham and all other things Sunderland AFC. Hosted on...
Episode 492 - "Sweet FA Cup"
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is joined in the studio by Richard and Micky for a brief look back at the Leicester City game and a look forward to the weekends fixture v Gil...
Episode 491- "McLaughlin-2-McLaughlin"
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and Chris Blyth of fan merchandise company From The Terraces to discuss our 1-0 victory over S...
Episode 490 - Southend United Reaction Show
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark, Matthew Keeling and Micky Lough as they discuss Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Southend United. Find out what hap...
Episode 489 - MONEY! Southend United Preview
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Barker is joined by Lewis Newton and Richard Easterbrook as the team discuss the announcement of new substantial investment in Sunderland, talk...
Episode 488 - "Little margin for error"
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth is joined by ALS editor Martyn McFadden and writer of 'Five go mad in Budapest', Ray Agar. We talk a little bit about Ray's book, discuss anoth...
Episode 487 - Shrewsbury Town Preview
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is joined in the studio by Craig Clark and Michael Lough for a look back on the 5-0 victory over Tranmere and of course look ahead to the week...
Episode 486 - Tranmere (H) Reaction Show
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Can I just shock you? I like Phil Parkinson"Matthew Keeling is joined by an assortment of Wise Men Say regulars as Sunderland recorded their biggest ...
Episode 485 - "Things can only get better..."
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Sunderland defender Danny Collins makes his WMS debut as the lads discuss a first defeat for Phil Parkinson and look ahead to Tuesday's clash w...
Episode 484 - "Parkinson Pod"
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Richard, Craig and Matthew react to the appointment of Phil Parkinson and preview our trip to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Episode 483 - "It's.... The RokerCast"
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling present this special show from the Roker Riviera to discuss a tumultuous week in the life of Sunderland AFC, the seaso...
Episode 482 - Grimsby Town REACTION
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even by Sunderland's standards, this was an eventful day, and it was brought to an end in suitably chaotic circumstances as the Black Cats edged a 3-2...
Episode 481 - "Not this again..."
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Richard Easterbook and ALS Fanzine editor Martyn McFadden to relive the disaster at Sincil Bank. Hosted ...
Episode 480 - Lincoln Reaction Show
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Goldsmith is joined by various Wise Men Say contributors following Sunderland's terrible 2-0 defeat at Lincoln City. Was that the worst perfor...
Episode 479 - "Fixture Fume"
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is joined in the studio by Micky Lough and Chris Weatherspoon (who recently bought Mr Bean's old house) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Episode 478 - "MAX 8-)"
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Micky Lough are joined by former Black Cat Lee Howey to look back at our 2-1 victory over MK Dons on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. S...
Episode 477 - Sunderland 2-1 MK Dons REACTION
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Keeling is joined by Rory Fallow, Gareth Barker and Craig Clark to look back at a good performance and win over MK Dons. Plus Charlie Adam cha...
Episode 476 - "Lynch'pin"
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is back on preview duties tonight alongside Micky Lough and Craig Clark as they discuss a famous win v Sheff UTD and look ahead to the MK Dons...
Episode 475 - "Ross Under Fire"
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Micky reflect on our 1-1 draw at Bolton on Saturday. Just how big is the result not only in the context of the season, but in the ...
Episode 474 - Bolton 1-1 Sunderland REACTION
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Keeling is joined by Rory Fallow and Gareth Barker to discuss an absolute disaster of a result at Bolton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Episode 473 - "Manc-cast"
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's some sort of weird North West based special as Tom Walsh hosts and is joined by three new additions to the WMS team in James Reay, Joe Owens and ...
Episode 472 - Sunderland 1-1 Rotherham
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rory hosts and is joined by Richard, Micky, Craig, Frankie and Gareth in the wake of our inevitable 1-1 home draw with Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Episode 471 - "Reacting to Reactions"
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads discuss our 3-1 win at Accrington, react to Jack Ross' pre Rotherham press conference and look ahead to Tuesday night's League One encounter ...
Episode 470 - Accrington (A) Reaction
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Walsh is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Micky Lough after Sunderland's 3-1 victory over Accrington Stanley. It was plain sailing for the Black Ca...
Episode 469 - "Who De Bock is dat?"
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth is joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to look back at our Peterborough disaster and assess the end to our transfer window dealings. ...
Episode 468 - "Burnley? Easy, who's next?... Peterborough"
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie, Matt and Craig in the studio look back on a famous win in the cup and ahead to the weekends game at Peterborough Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Episode 467 - "Return of the King"
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen, Gareth and Micky Lough sit down to discuss our comprehensive 3-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon and look ahead to our league cup tie away at Burn...
Episode 466 - AFC Wimbledon (H) Reaction!
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Keeling is joined by a gaggle of WMS contributors to chat in the immediate aftermath of our 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. ...
Episode 465 - "You've Lost That Loovens Feelin"
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie and Rory discuss the victory at Rochdale and the visit of AFC Wimbledon at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Episode 464 - "Three Mac"
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth and joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at an excellent victory over Portsmouth and ahead to Tuesday night's en...
Episode 463 - Portsmouth (H) Reaction!
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Keeling is joined by Micky Lough as the lads react to Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Portsmouth, earning Jack Ross's side their first three poi...
Episode 462 - "Unacceptable"
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another game, another 1-1, and a miserable first half. Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Rory Fallow and it's a debut for ALS contributor E...
Episode 461 - "Ipswich preview at Fausto Coffee"
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micky Lough, Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark got together at Fausto Coffee to preview our trip to Portman Road on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Episode 460 - "Not this again..."
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...Sunderland served up a textbook 1-1 draw at home to Oxford United to kick their season off...
Episode 459 - "Hello Darkness My Old Friend" - REACTION!
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first reaction show of the season follows a similar pattern to last year, with the lads picking the bones out of Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Oxford...
Episode 458 - "League One returns..."
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with the first podcast of the 2019/20 season to preview the first game at home to Oxford United on Saturday. We were joined by The Chronicl...
SPECIAL: Stewart Donald Q&A at the SoL
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth and Craig hosted a Q&A at the Stadium of Light, on behalf of Sunderland AFC, with chairman Stewart Donald before the final game of pre-seas...
SPECIAL: WMS meet Niall Quinn
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Gareth speak with former player, coach, manager, chairman and club legend Niall Quinn about his playing days at Sunderland AFC. We on...
Episiode 455 - "Play Off Final Preview with Kevin Ball"
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by Sunderland legend Kevin Ball to preview the play off final against Charlton on Sunday... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Episode 454 - We Are Off To Wembley AGAIN! REACTION
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys down at the game and back home in the pub have their say on the the 0-0 away to Portsmouth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Episiode 453 - "Pompey Play Off Preview"
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a vital home leg play off victory and look ahead to massive game at Fratton Pa...
Episode 452 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A gaggle of Wise Men Say podcasters met at the Hilton immediately after our 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in the play off semi final, first leg. There's...
Episiode 451 - "The Terror of the Play Offs"
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth is joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and former Sunderland striker Lee Howey to look ahead to our biggest game of the season as we fac...
Episode 450 - "The Play Offs"
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to take a look at our rivals in The Play Offs and how the lads might get on come the end...
Episiode 449 - "Fleetwood Fume, Finance Fun and Southend Slurs"
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is in the studio with Micky Lough and Chris Weatherspoon trying to be positive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 448 - "The Keeling Madness"
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by the Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss the Portsmouth game and the potential Play-Off nightmare... Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Episode 447 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-1 Portsmouth
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from manager Jack Ross and Wise Men Say's Rory Fallow, Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling after a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light l...
Episode 446 - "Pre Pompy Patter"
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is joined in the studio tonight by regular contributor and Max Power's best mate Matthew Keeling and from Red & White Army Andrew Hird Ho...
Episode 445 - "The Run In"
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to look ahead to our final four games of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Terry Butcher Part 2
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As of Meet the Managers series, we spoke to England legend Terry Butcher about his time in charge at Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Episode 444 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-0 Doncaster
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Copley speaks to the BBC's Nick Barnes and Sunderland manager Jack Ross whilst the Wise Men Say lads react in the pub to the Black Cats' compreh...
Episode 443 - "Donny Drum Roll"
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie and Craig are in the studio and somehow manage to waffle on about all things Sunderland for 45 minutes, enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Episode 442 - "Episode 442"
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to talk about a bizarre and disappointing home defeat to Coventry. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Episode 440 - "#fireupourcity etc"
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie and Richard discuss all things Sunderland and look ahead to the game V Coventry at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Episode 439 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-1 Burton
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host James Copley chats to BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason and Sunderland manager Jack Ross after Sunderland's hotly conte...
Episode 438 - "Mc8eough"
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads went to the Roker End cafe and joined Martyn McFadden to talk about the last few weeks and look ahead to our run in. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Episode 437 - "Rochdale GA/77"
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie hears from Jack Ross post Accrington. Rory and his dad chew the game over, then Matthew pops into the studio to look ahead at the weekends fix...
Wembley Reaction and Accrington Stanley Preview With Jack Ross
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, we lost on penalties didn't we?On to promotion the, aye?Hear from Jeff Brown and Jack Ross, lots of Jack Ross - both in the Wembley press confer...
Episode 436 - "Road to Wembley"
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Craig got together at Fausto Coffee for a bonus edition of WMS. They look at our cup run, previous Wembley jaunts, team selection and more...
Episode 435 - "Taxi For Wembley'
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We look forward to the game this weekend, and are joined in the studio by star of Netflix series Peter the taxi driver. Frankie and Rory also make an ...
Wise Men Say Meet The Managers: Terry Butcher - Part One
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think Terry Butcher.Blood and bandages, Italia 90, Glasgow Rangers and their English invasion, Bobby Robson's Ipswich. He also played for and managed ...
Episode 434 - "BMI v xG"
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a crucial victory over Walsall as well as looking towards our trip to Wembley....
Episode 433 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-1 Walsall
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Sunderland manager Jack Ross and WMS regulars Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling as the lads react to our 2-1 home win over Walsall. Hosted...
Episode 432 - "FUME"
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are joined by Chronicle journalist James Hunter to talk about a bad tempered 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers as well as Wembley ticketing joy/w...
Episode 431 - REACTION - Bristol Rovers 0-2 Sunderland
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micky Lough hosts on the long journey back from Bristol, and reflects on Sunderland securing their place at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final. He was jo...
Episode 430 - "ALS 30"
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No Stephen this week but Gareth is at the ALS Cafe to chat with Martyn McFadden and Jez Robinson, the founders of A Love Supreme, to talk about 30 yea...
Episode 429 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-0 Plymouth
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Copley speaks with Jack Ross, Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett as we react to Sunderland's 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle. We also hear from WMS ...