Wise Men Say

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 another away defeat and look ahead to our League Cup tie at Oxford on Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 weekend's fixture against Shrewsbury Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 home league victory in more than two decades, getting manager Phil Parkinson up and running with his first three points in the Stadium of Light hotseat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Richard, Craig and Matthew react to the appointment of Phil Parkinson and preview our trip to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 season so far, Jack Ross's dismissal and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 victory in the Leasing.com Trophy at home to Grimsby Town.Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Micky Lough discuss the game, along with - more importantly - the departure of Jack Ross and the reported collapse of the takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Richard Easterbook and ALS Fanzine editor Martyn McFadden to relive the disaster at Sincil Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by various Wise Men Say contributors following Sunderland's terrible 2-0 defeat at Lincoln City. Was that the worst performance ever, and does that spell the end of the road for Jack Ross on Wearside? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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 future of Jack Ross? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 Matthew Wilson. They cover off all the major SAFC talking points of the week as well as looking ahead to our trip to Bolton on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 Cats, but should they have been walking away with an even greater scoreline? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.com/privacy for more information.

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

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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.