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MONDAY SHOW | Look back at Leeds, Man City preview
EStephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Richard Easterbrook after Sunderland maintained their unbeaten home record with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United, and assess the squad depth as the fixtures come thick and fast with a New Year's Day clash at home to Manchester City on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-1 LEEDS UNITED
Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook react as a patched-up Sunderland hung on for a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WMS CHRISTMAS QUIZ | 2025
It's back. Stephen hosts, Gareth, Jim and Jonathan play along. How did you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW | RESPECT THE POINT
EStephen and Gareth look back to Sunderland's 0-0 at Brighton. Meh. Another point on the board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | BRIGHTON (A)
Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay look back over a happy week on Wearside and preview Sunderland's trip to Brighton at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland Win in The Derby
EStephen, Gareth and Rick talk some more about the 1-0 win over Newcastle or whatever they're called. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-0 VISITORS
EEleanor is joined by Richard, Micky and Jimmy as we react to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | WEAR-TYNE DERBY
EStephen, Gareth and Richard are joined by former Sunderland defender Danny Collins alongside Ashes legend and Newcastle supporter Steve Harmison as they look ahead to the first Wear-Tyne Derby in the league since 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland
Gareth is Joined by Jimmy Reay to reflect on defeat at the Etihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | MAN CITY 3-0 SUNDERLAND
Eleanor is joined by Richard and Michael as Sunderland 3-0 at the Etihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | MANCHESTER CITY (A)
EEleanor McCabe and Stephen Goldsmith look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Manchester City at the weekend, while there's reaction to the Black Cats' 1-1 draw at Liverpool in midweek. Richard Easterbrook speaks to Amos Murphy from The City Ramble podcast, while there's another contestant taking on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY/PREVIEW SHOW: Sunderland Beat Bournemouth, Liverpool Next
EBack to winning ways in the Premier League, as Sunderland come from 2-0 down to beat a very decent Bournemouth team. Stephen and Gareth take their discussions from the pub and are joined by Dawson Pies, over from the United States for his first ever game. There's also a nice, easy trip to Anfield to discuss as The Lads play an in-and-out Liverpool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 3-2 BOURNEMOUTH
EEleanor is joined by Richard and Michael as they react to Sunderland's victory over Bournemouth in which they turned around a 2-0 deficit. Magnificent stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | BOURNEMOUTH (H)
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Micky Lough and Jonathan Ellenor as we preview the visit of Bournemouth to the Stadium of Light. There's another contestant taking on Regis Le Quiz while we take a trip back in time to look at a previous visit to Wearside by the Cherries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Lads Lose at Fulham, Discussion w/Phil Smith
EA defeat at Craven Cottage. A bit of perspective required perhaps? Phil Smith joins Stephen and Gareth to reflect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW SHOW | FULHAM (A)
EPremier League football is back baby! Seemingly unscathed from the players representing their countries during the international break, Sunderland travel to the capital to take on Fulham. Rick is joined by Stephen, and we hear from Elizabeth from Fulhamish.Another contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Draw with Arsenal and Further Reflections (enjoy it)
Stephen and Gareth had a meet to go over the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. They also reflect a little on the bigger picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-2 ARSENAL
EEleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Michael Lough as Sunderland earn a magnificent point against league leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | ARSENAL (H)
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Jon Ellenor as the lads look ahead to Saturday's match against Arsenal. Team selections and formations are on the agenda, while there's a look back at a classic encounter at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION/TUESDAY SHOW: Sunderland 1 Everton 1
Second week in a row that the Monday Show is shifted. Stephen and Mick react to Monday Night's draw against Everton. Another contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | EVERTON (H)
ERichard Easterbrook and Stephen Goldsmith take a look ahead at Sunderland's home game against Everton on Monday, while there's insight from a Toffees perspective from David Fehily as another contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY (Sunday) SHOW: Damn These Easy Fixtures
Well, well, well. Chelsea (World Champions) away. Another win. Stephen and Gareth discuss. Regis Le Quiz is back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND
EEleanor McCabe brings you reaction from Sunderland's remarkable 2-1 win at Chelsea alongside Rory Fallow and Jordan Mellish as the Black Cats go into second in the Premier League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | CHELSEA (A)
ERichard Easterbrook and Stephen Goldsmith preview Sunderland's trip to Stamford Bridge as the Black Cats face Chelsea in the Premier League. There's also a look back at a previous outing in West London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Another Win to Reflect on
EIt's alreet this like, isn't it? Another home game in the Premier League and another win. Sunderland beat Wolves and Stephen and Gareth are in the pub to discuss it. They're joined by Massive Lads Fan and the Fire Station events guy Andrew Dipper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-0 WOLVES
Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Micky Lough as the team reacts to a 2-0 victory over Wolves at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | Wolves (H)
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jonathan Ellenor as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's first game back from the international break, at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.We discuss how Regis Le Bris may have to reshuffle his pack owing to injuries to key players - who can come in and make the step up?There's a look back at a couple of previous outings against Wolves on Wearside, while there's another contestant taking on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Reflecting On Defeat and Assessing The Season So Far
Stephen and Jim look back to Saturday, we hear from Remo for some Manchester Utd perspective.There's another Regis Le Quiz and the lads assess where Sunderland are and who may be going against them to stay up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW| MANCHESTER UNITED (A)
Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and former Sunderland player Lee Howey as they look ahead to the Black Cats' trip to Old Trafford - and there's another shot at redemption for one of our Regis Le Quiz contestants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Discussing Sunderland's Win at Forest w/ Phil Smith
Stephen and Gareth (sort of) are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss another great Premier League result for Sunderland.There's another round of the Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | NOTTINGHAM FOREST (A)
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Jonathan Ellenor and Jimmy Reay as they look ahead to the trip to Nottingham Forest. Richard also speaks to Pete Blackburn from the Forest Focus podcast to get their perspective on the game, while a fresh contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: With Former Defender Danny Collins
Danny Collins makes a return to reflect more on the Villa match with Stephen and Gareth. Another contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-1 ASTON VILLA
EEleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Micky Lough and Jon Ellenor as the team reacts to a heroic 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light for ten-man Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW SHOW | ASTON VILLA (H)
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Micky Lough and Jon Ellenor as they look ahead to the visit of Aston Villa to the Stadium of Light. There's Villa perspective from Tom Fahy while we have another contestant taking on Regis Le Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: A Good Start Aided By a Point
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Jimmy to look back at a point well earned at Crystal Palace. There's another round of the Regis Le Quiz, and the lads discuss the overall start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
EEleanor McCabe is joined by Rory Fallow and Sunderland supporter Jordan Mellish as the Black Cats earned a point down at Crystal Palace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Crystal Palace v Sunderland
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Micky Lough and Jonathan Ellenor as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Crystal Palace. They discuss where the new signings may fit in over the weekend while there's another episode of Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Deadline Day Reaction and More on Brentford
Stephen and Gareth are joined by Jonathan to discuss the incomings and outgoings on deadline day. There's also further reflection on Saturday's win against Brentford. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Sunderland 2 Brentford 1
How about that then? Super Sub Isidor off the bench again to score, this time with a a late, late winner. Stephen had a quick catchup with Nick Barnes on the final whistle, and we hear from Le Bris in the press room.Then it's over to the pub where Eleanor and Rick are, once again, full of joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Brentford (H)
EEleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay as we look ahead to the visit of Brentford on Saturday. There's a chat with Billy from the Beesotted Brentford Podcast while we've got another contestant for Regis Le Quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe discuss the defeat at Burnley, the visit of Huddersifeld and there's another quizzer on the block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
EEleanor McCabe is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jimmy Reay as Sunderland are brought crashing back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat away at Burnley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Burnley (A)
ERichard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay as Sunderland look forward to their first away game of the season. There's Burnley input from Dan Barnes from the Lancashire Telegraph while we've got another willing participant in our quickfire quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: A Premier League Win, Next?
How about that then? Premier League football has returned and Sunderland smashed West Ham 3-0 on the first game back. Stephen, Eleanor and Jonathan look back at the win, breath taking atmosphere, and discuss expectations from here. Also, the quiz returns, can Nick beat the current score of 14? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United
EWhat a way to make our return to the Premier League! Stephen Goldsmith is joined by journalist Ian Murtagh on the full-time whistle, there's reaction to the win from head coach Regis Le Bris, while over at Sheepfolds, Eleanor McCabe is joined by Micky Lough, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL-NEW PREVIEW SHOW: West Ham United (H)
EWe are back in the Premier League and we bring you an all-new Preview Show that befits such a status, with bells and whistles, as we look ahead to our return to the promised land. Richard Easterbrook, Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss Sunderland's summer, we introduce our brand new quiz, and we've got special guests Andy Dawson and Sam Delaney from the Top Flight Time Machine podcast to talk about their respective teams - Andy, of course, a Sunderland fan, and Sam, for his sins, a Hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Bob Murray Would Like Your Ear...
You may or may not be aware of the issues brought to light this week over the development of Sheepfolds, an area next to the ground. Sir Bob Murray wants the current plans putting in the bin, what's your thoughts?Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: A Win, a Defeat and A New Defender?
Stephen and Jonathan have chat about the two friendly results over the weekend. Did anyone stake a claim for a start, away from the 11 that won in Germany? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: Chelsea View on Guiu and More Preseason Thoughts
Stephen, Eleanor and Jonathan share some preseason thoughts. We also checked in with Chris Barbour to get perspective on Marc Guiu who looks to be joining on loan from Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stadium of Light Revamp: W/ Jimmy Montgomery, Nick Barnes, Phil Smith
Stephen and Eleanor went and had a look round the Stadium of Light, where a lot of money has been invested into giving it some much needed TLC. And what a great job they've done! They caught up with Nick Barnes and Phil Smith about i, while also having the pleasure of interviewing Jimmy Montgomery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.