Wise Men Say

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 encounter with Rochdale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 points of the 2019-20 campaign.There were plaudits for Ozturk and Willis, praise for Jon McLaughlin - while there's another outing for Kenny Sackett as Sunderland get their season off and running at the expense of their old foes Portsmouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Eve Sayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with a whimper. Gareth and Stephen are joined by Sunderland fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to reflect on the weekend's frustrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 United.Matthew Keeling is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Micky Lough in the ironically-named Victory Club as the Black Cats laboured to another stalemate.If you didn’t know already, then you can subscribe on iTunes, listen or stream on Acast or use the RSS Feed to subscribe and listen. Alternatively you can stream it below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Chronicle's Sunderland writer, James Hunter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-season. Club legend Kevin Ball also joined the panel The audio is the best we could take given the equipment and set up we had, but we wanted to put it out there as we know fans have been keen to hear from Stewart. So please take this into consideration if the sound quality isn't up to the usual standard. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth speak with former player, coach, manager, chairman and club legend Niall Quinn about his playing days at Sunderland AFC. We only had half an hour with the big man so we did our best to cover off as much as possible based on where the conversation went! Roker Report later spoke to Niall about his time as club chairman, so make sure you follow them on their channels for part two when it lands! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 Park on Thursday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 giddy thoughts on the opposition, Ozturk, Wyke and the return of The King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 face Portsmouth in the first leg of the play offs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of May... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 left Sunderland six points adrift of the automatic promotion places with two games left to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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' comprehensive victory over Doncaster Rovers in League One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

Host James Copley chats to BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason and Sunderland manager Jack Ross after Sunderland's hotly contested 1-1 draw with Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light.Plus, the Wise Men Say lads, led by Rory Fallow, enter your earphones from one of Roker's finest drinking establishments to bring you loyal listeners some delightful post-match craic, banter and analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fixture away to Rochdale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 conference and ahead of the game at Accrington Stanley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ahead of Sunday's final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 appearance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think Terry Butcher.Blood and bandages, Italia 90, Glasgow Rangers and their English invasion, Bobby Robson's Ipswich. He also played for and managed the lads - and what is more he is next in our Meet the Managers series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 joined by ALS 'head honcho' Martyn McFadden and ALS writer Michael Conroy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 years of the fanzine. We look ahead to Bristol Rovers and discuss the win over Plymouth Argyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 regulars in the pub and get fan reaction as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie is joined in the studio by Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling as they look ahead to the visit of Plymouth Argyle on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by former Sunderland striker/centre back Lee Howey to discuss our victory away at Bristol Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an away day treat as Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh guide you through their respective trips to Bristol Rovers. We hear from Rory (and his dar) and Tom pre-match as they speak with fans about their expectations of the day's game as well as ruminating on recent form and fixtures, League One, and Checkatrade glory or promotion? Post match we get player rating chat from Craig and Matthew as well as further reflections from Rory (and his dar) and Tom. It's rambling, it's raw. it's drunken and it's fun. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by A Love Supreme head honcho, Martyn McFadden, to look back at our win over Gillingham as well as previewing our visit to Bristol Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Copley speaks with Nick Barnes and Jack Ross after our 4-2 victory over Gillingham. We also hear from WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and his dar. What a treat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, Sunderland surely won't draw again will they? Yep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Copley guides you through the sea of disappointment after another home draw. We hear from Phil Smith, Jack Ross, Simon O'Rourke and a throng of WMS contributors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by author and producer Lance Hardy to discuss our 1-1 draw at Oxford and look ahead to what could be a massive week in our promotion bid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth sat down with Will Grigg for a chat about his career, his move to Sunderland and his aspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes to discuss our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon and assess out January transfer window activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Copley hosts as we react to our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon. He catches up with Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason, members of the WMS and other supporters to get their views on the game. We also hear from the gaffa, Jack Ross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little bonus pod as Sunderland director Charlie Methven popped into town to show some community spirit after a recent shop fire in the city centre. He brought along Grant Leadbitter and Jack Baldwin too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.