Wise Men Say

Gareth chats with Durham Cricket Captain Scott Borthwick about his love for SAFC, his return to Durham and their upcoming T20 campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we put together the ultimate Sunderland playlist to take down to Wembley, Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Jonny Lambert to decide on three songs each, and why they mean so much as Sunderland supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2020, we spoke to Kevin Phillips about the two Division One seasons of 1997-8 and 1998-9, and spent 15 minutes or so talking about the 1998 play-off final against Charlton. In this special episode we revisit that chat - on the pod that day with Kevin was Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Richard Easterbrook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by old friend of the show Andy Dawson (Athletico Mince, Top Flight Time Machine) to take a look back the infamous Playoff Final against Swindon Town. In 1990 Andy was a young student full of optimism and hope...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Reay and Micky Lough the mixed success across our most recent Wembley visits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth is joined by his Dad, Stan, to discuss arguably Sunderland's greatest moment; A win at Wembley over Leeds in 1973. We may have heard it all before, but this charts the journey many fans take when planning for, attending, and in this case winning at Wembley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom return with their very own 'end of season review'. Brace yourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an intense couple of games, was it really only Friday night we played that first leg? Stephen and Matt reflect on their night at Hillsborough, and the joys of Sunderland reaching Wembley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Richard look back over Sunderland’s first leg victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-offs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Tom, Stephen and Gareth gather to dissect the season and preview the tie against Sheffield Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom were joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads look back at Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Rotherham and discuss all the permutations as the final day of the season looms large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland got a vital win on Saturday and now face Rotherham at home in another huge one. Stephen and Gareth are joined by James Hunter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook react to our 5-1 hammering of Cambridge United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Stephen are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss our Easter fixtures and to preview the visit of Cambridge on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Micky Lough as Sunderland leave it late - AGAIN! - to beat Shrewsbury Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh are joined by Jimmy Reay to preview Sunderland's Good Friday outing against Shrewsbury Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Stephen are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss our dramatic victory at Oxford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker to react to Sunderland’s 2-1 win at Oxford United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh do some predicting as the season reaches the business end, while the lads preview Sunderland's trip to play-off rivals Oxford United at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by former Sunderland defender and current pundit Danny Collins to discuss our last gasp win over Gillingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook react to our 1-0 win over Gillingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh return to preview the visit of Gillingham on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen, Gareth and WMS contributor Micky Lough discuss another 0-0 draw and take a look at the Play Off picture as it stands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Walsh is joined by Jimmy Reay as the lads preview Sunderland AFC's trip to Lincoln City on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss our 2-0 win over Crewe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland were absolutely terrible in the first half against Fleetwood but managed to turn it round and win. Next up is Crewe, Matt and Tom talk you through it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Tom Walsh discuss the draw at Charlton and preview the visit of Fleetwood Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh preview The Lads' trip to Charlton on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker and Matt Keeling are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss an emphatic, much needed, victory over Wigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom are joined by Jimmy Reay to talk about Sunderland's midweek draw at home to Burton Albion and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Wigan Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker and Tom Walsh were joined by The Athletic's Phil Buckingham to discuss our latest home defeat and to preview the visit of Burton Albion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Micky Lough react to another dismal afternoon on Wearside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Melissa Johnson and Micky Lough to look ahead to the visit of MK Dons on Saturday. There's an appearance by Storm Dudley who did his best to knock out everyone's internet, while Richard Easterbrook speaks to Chris Weatherspoon about the latest revelations around the club ownership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss a draw at Wimbledon, Alex Neil and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom are joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker to discuss all the latest managerial goings on at Sunderland and preview the trip to AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker are joined by Dan Howden as the lads react to Sunderland's third defeat in a row, this time going down 2-1 to Cheltenham Town at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Athletico Mince podcaster Andy Dawson to assess what went wrong on Saturday and discuss the managerial situation at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith spoke to Luke Edwards of The Telegraph to find out the state of play regarding the appointment of Roy Keane as manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Melissa Johnson react to an absolute shocker of an afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom are joined by Melissa Johnson to discuss a quiet week in the life of Sunderland AFC, and to preview Saturday's visit from Doncaster Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss transfer deadline day, Jermain Defoe and just where Sunderland go after the sacking of Lee Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's reaction as Lee Johnson has been sacked as Sunderland manager following the Black Cats' 6-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers yesterday. Stephen Goldsmith, Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay give their immediate thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Tom Walsh return to preview the trio to Bolton and discuss other such nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker is joined by WMS contributors Matt Keeling, Melissa Johnson and Jimmy Reay to discuss a win over Portsmouth as well as assessing our latest transfer activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew is joined by a Richard and Chris to react to our 1-0 home win over Pompey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew is joined by a brace of Stephens, as messrs Goldsmith and former Sunderland striker Elliott preview the visit of Portsmouth to the Stadium of Light this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen is joined by Chris and Micky as they talk over Sunderland's failure to beat a ten man team (when winning) for the second time this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Tom are joined by Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay as the lads talk boiled eggs, Sunderland's horror show against Lincoln City, grass and look ahead to the Black Cats' trip to Accrington Stanley at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Phil Smith of The Sunderland Echo to discuss our draw at Wycombe and to look ahead to the visit of Lincoln City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Micky Lough as they react to an eventful draw with Wycombe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.