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PREVIEW | ARSENAL (A)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jimmy Reay as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to the Emirates to face league leaders Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202639 min

MONDAY (TUESDAY) SHOW | REFLECTIONS ON AN EASY WIN AND TRANSFERS

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Stephen, Gareth and Eleanor met in the pub to talk about the comfortable 3-0 against Burnley. They were joined by ex player Kieron Brady as they also evaluated the latest transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202647 min

MATCH MEMORIES | SAFC V BURNLEY | SIMON CRABTREE

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A new feature launches with memories of another home against Burnley. Who can forget Carlos Edwards with one of the most iconic goals the Stadium of Light has ever seen? Well equally as iconic is the commentary of Simon Crabtree on the radio, alongside the great Lord Gary Rowell. He reminisces with Stephen over that night.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202629 min

PREVIEW | BURNLEY (H)

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Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling (remember him?!) as the lads look ahead to the Monday Night Football encounter against Burnley at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202648 min

MONDAY SHOW | Sunderland Lose and Players Leaving?

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Stephen and Gareth discuss the 3-1 defeat to West Ham. How key was Xhaka's absence? Was the starting eleven right? Some players are linked with the exit door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202637 min

PREVIEW | WMS x Top Flight Time Machine

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We invited our pals from Top Flight Time Machine as Andy and Sam's respective clubs prepare to battle it out in the Premier League this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202648 min

MONDAY SHOW | Sunderland Win Again, Transfers and Season Reflections

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Stephen and Gareth meet up for a drink and a chat about Sunderland's win against Crystal Palace. They also just reflect more on the season and discuss about potential January transfer business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202645 min

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-1 CRYSTAL PALACE

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Eleanor McCabe is joined by Micky Lough and Richard Easterbrook after Sunderland come from behind to see off Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202616 min

PREVIEW | CRYSTAL PALACE (H)

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Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jonathan Ellenor as Sunderland host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. We also discuss some injuries to Regis Le Bris's squad and a very troubling departure... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202648 min

MONDAY SHOW | SUNDERLAND BEAT EVERTON ON PENS

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Stephen, Gareth and Jim discuss Sunderland's penalty shootout win at Everton. Onto the 4th round, and with an unexpected strong team being put out, could we? Possibly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202648 min

PREVIEW | EVERTON (A) - FACR3

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Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Jonathan Ellenor as the lads react to Sunderland's 3-0 defeat at Brentford and look ahead to the trip to Everton in the FA Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 202636 min

MONDAY SHOW | SPURS REVIEW/BRENTFORD PREVIEW

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Stephen, Gareth and Rick look back at the 1-1 draw at Spurs. There's also a midweek trip to Brentford to look ahead to.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202643 min

REACTION/PREVIEW | Man City (H), Spurs (A)

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Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith, Eleanor McCabe and former Sunderland defender Danny Collins as we look back at the 0-0 draw with Manchester City, and preview the Black Cats' trip to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202653 min

MINI PREVIEW | w/ Amos from The City Ramble

Here's a bite-size episode where Richard caught up with Amos Murphy from The City Ramble to see what's changed for City since the teams last met just over three weeks ago... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202516 min

MONDAY SHOW | Look back at Leeds, Man City preview

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Stephen 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.

Dec 29, 202548 min

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.

Dec 28, 202521 min

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.

Dec 23, 202557 min

MONDAY SHOW | RESPECT THE POINT

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Stephen 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.

Dec 22, 202526 min

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.

Dec 18, 202538 min

MONDAY SHOW: Sunderland Win in The Derby

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Stephen, 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.

Dec 15, 202556 min

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-0 VISITORS

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Eleanor 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.

Dec 14, 202511 min

PREVIEW | WEAR-TYNE DERBY

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Stephen, 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.

Dec 10, 20251h 10m

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.

Dec 8, 202526 min

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.

Dec 6, 202513 min

PREVIEW | MANCHESTER CITY (A)

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Eleanor 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.

Dec 4, 202551 min

MONDAY/PREVIEW SHOW: Sunderland Beat Bournemouth, Liverpool Next

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Back 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.

Dec 1, 202549 min

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 3-2 BOURNEMOUTH

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Eleanor 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.

Nov 29, 202518 min

PREVIEW | BOURNEMOUTH (H)

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Richard 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.

Nov 27, 202549 min

MONDAY SHOW: Lads Lose at Fulham, Discussion w/Phil Smith

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A 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.

Nov 24, 202546 min

PREVIEW SHOW | FULHAM (A)

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Premier 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.

Nov 20, 202543 min

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.

Nov 10, 202548 min

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-2 ARSENAL

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Eleanor 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.

Nov 8, 202519 min

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.

Nov 6, 202538 min

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.

Nov 4, 202536 min

PREVIEW | EVERTON (H)

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Richard 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.

Oct 31, 20251h 1m

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.

Oct 26, 202538 min

REACTION | CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND

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Eleanor 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.

Oct 25, 202523 min

PREVIEW | CHELSEA (A)

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Richard 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.

Oct 22, 202530 min

MONDAY SHOW: Another Win to Reflect on

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It'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.

Oct 20, 202534 min

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.

Oct 18, 202520 min

PREVIEW | Wolves (H)

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Richard 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.

Oct 16, 202548 min

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.

Oct 6, 202545 min

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.

Oct 2, 202544 min

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.

Sep 29, 202535 min

PREVIEW | NOTTINGHAM FOREST (A)

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Richard 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.

Sep 24, 202559 min

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.

Sep 22, 202552 min

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-1 ASTON VILLA

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Eleanor 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.

Sep 21, 202515 min

PREVIEW SHOW | ASTON VILLA (H)

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Richard 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.

Sep 19, 202537 min

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.

Sep 15, 202540 min

REACTION: Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland

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Eleanor 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.

Sep 13, 202515 min