Wise Men Say

It's never boring, but it's often depressing. WMS regulars Rory Fallow and Gary Foster and the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young try to pick the bones out of a bizarre game at Goodison Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 2014 we needed to fill for a show we were doing for a local radio station. Craig and Gareth came up with this. Alan Pardew and Steve Bruce living in a flat together, searching for a roomy. It's average. But Craig and 13 other people wanted us to put it up online. So here they are. All 6 episodes, back to back. Cringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The joy of six. WMS beard merchant Craig Clark joins us, as well as Michael McKnight of Frankie and the Heartstrings and ALS fanzine editor Martyn McFadden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pattern continues. Sam Allardyce's Sunderland fall to yet another defeat on his managerial debut, with the Mags up next. It's a canny big week ahead, but we'll look back over the West Brom game with WMS regular Craig Clark, as well as WMS new boy Gary Spalding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dick has gone and we still haven't won a game. As we move on from our 6th manager in four years, we'll discuss where we go from here. Joining us tonight are The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter and freelancer, Gary Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was a bit rubbish, wasn't it? There's nothing like a good inquest and this is the latest in a long line for Sunderland. Joining us tonight are The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter and WMS regular and hobo Craig Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A much improved Sunderland were defeated by Spurs, but there are plenty of positives to take. Could there be a team in there somewhere? Joining us in the studio are Sunderland writer Tom Lynn and ALS Fanzine's Paul 'Sobs' Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A point at Villa gives Sunderland a bit of hope after a dreadful start. We go into the international break with a new addition, some lad from Liverpool. We'll talk about all of that stuff with bearded monstrosity Craig Clark and freelance journalist Gary Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better, Clive. Sunderland showed the graft against Swansea that they should be exhibiting every week and we got a well deserved point. We're joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, and Richard Mason of The Northern Echo, to mull it all over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was that more depressing than last week? Sunderland are currently outdoing themselves on weekly basis, and not in a good way. We rummage through the garbage with ALS editor in chief, Martyn McFadden and our won Craig Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I guess we've started as we finished. All of the hope evaporated after a dismal 25 minutes at Leicester City. We discuss the defeat with The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to take a look over Sunderland's pre season so far. We talk new signings and hope and expectations for the coming year. Michael Proctor joins us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think we're all glad that's over. Our defeat at Chelsea didn't seem to matter, but there are still big question marks over the future of the manager. Will Dick stay or go? We'll take a look back over the season, and look forwards too, with BBC Radio Newcastle commentator Nick Barnes and ALS Fanzine editor-in-chief Martyn McFadden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's brief effort, on this week's Wise Men Say we'll fight technology until something good happens. We've got a duet of local journos in the studio. The Sunderland Echo's Chris Young and The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter offer up some insight after our 0-0 draw with Leicester City. Will it be enough?We also preview the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night, where a point will be enough to see Sunderland safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week failing to materialise (circumstances beyond our control) we were gutted we couldn't talk about a win. Then we had more tech problems this evening. Doh! We didn't bank on Sunderland gannin pure radge and winning AGAIN. We'll talk about the Everton victory, a Danny Graham wonder strike and more.We're joined in the studio by A Love Supreme fanzine editor, Chris Thompson. We've also got Times journalist George Caulkin in and around in order to offer up some top, top analysis. JOIN US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Michael Proctor and Gary Foster to talk about the Sunderland draw at Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why? Just, why? Smashed again at home, leaving us with more questions than answers. All the confidence and momentum from the derby victory gone, and we've got two weeks to stew and worry about it all. We're joined by SAFC writer Tom Lynn and the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 27 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!Five in a row, Jermain Defoe and absolute bliss. We're joined in the studio by WMS regular Craig Clark and ALS stalwart Paul 'Sobs' Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!Not even a dose of Dick could improve Sunderland's fortunes on Saturday. Another defeat, another rubbish decision. ALS editor in chief Martyn McFadden and Hyde and Beast's Neil Bassett join us in the studio to discuss the West Ham game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 25 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!What a disaster. We pick the bones out of the prolapse that was the Aston Villa defeat with Craig Clark and Freelancer Gary Foster. Is this the beginning of the end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 24 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!It's an all WMS affair in the studio, as the bearded leviathen Craig Clark joins us in the studio to look over the Manchester United game and preview the massive game at Hull. We also hear from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 23 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by The Northern Echo's Richard Mason as well as our first contributor from We Are Wearside, Paul Maughan. We discuss the draw with West Brom, as well as hearing from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 22 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by ALS fanzine Editor in Chief, Martyn McFadden as well as Frankie and the Heartstrings members Frankie and Michael. Tonight, it's Bradford misery. If you're a sadomasochist then get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 21 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by another débutante; Sportsbyte contributor Jack Shields, as well as The The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter. We talk about Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Swansea, and look ahead to QPR with Steve Colwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition of the Wise Men Say podcast, we're joined by Club Historian Rob Mason, Sunderland Echo journalists Chris Young and Graeme Anderson, and former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett. We discuss the selection process and the players involved in The Sunderland Echo's top 100 post war signings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 20 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by a débutante; Wise Men Say contributor Ed Syers, as well as The Times' George Caulkin. We'll have question of the week answers, some correspondence, and we'll be talking about our lovely little win on Saturday as well as previewing the Fulham cup tie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 19 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by Wise Men Say regular Craig Clark, as well as a long awaited debut from The Northern Echo's Paul Fraser. We'll have correspondence, discussion and plenty of moaning about the current situation at Sunderland. I say current, the one that's been rumbling on for give or take eight years. We also hear from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 18 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!We're joined in the studio by The Sunderland Echo's main man in Chris Young, plus blogger and occasional ALS contributor Chris Weatherspoon. There's plenty to talk about surrounding the Spurs defeat; systems, Defoe, Danny Graham doing something useful during a football match. The list is endless. We also hear from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 17 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! This week it's an ALS double as we're joined in the studio by Editor in Chief Martyn McFadden and Editor Chris Thompson. We discuss the disappointing performance and defeat to Liverpool; where do we go from here? We also hear from the gaffa, Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 16 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!This week we're joined in the studio by freelancer and Sunderland Echo stalwart Graeme Anderson, as well as Sunderland blogger Luke Bowley, to chat about Sunderland's win over Leeds amongst other things. We'll also hear from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 15 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! This week we're joined in the studio by freelance journalist Gary Foster and beard enthusiast Craig Clark to discuss our fourth consecutive derby victory! We also hear plenty from Gus Poyet on a special victory for the lads. Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 14 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!This week we're joined in the studio by WMS regular Craig Clark to discuss the home draw against West Ham United. We also hear from Gus Poyet on the game, his tactical approach and recruitment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 13 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live!This week we're joined in the studio by ALS fanzine editor Chris Thompson and Damian Spellman from the Press Association to discuss the excellent point against Chelsea.We preview the Man City game with David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast.We also hear from Gus Poyet and the winner of our Question of the Week is announced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined in the studio by Paul 'Sobs' Dobson of ALS fanzine to discuss the draw against Leicester. He also talks about his new book, The Greatest Escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined in the studio by freelance journalist Gary Foster and Paul 'Sobs' Dobson of ALS fanzine to discuss the draw against Everton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined in the studio by BBC Radio Newcastle Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes and Wise Men Say regular Craig Clark to pick the bones out of a vital victory for the lads in red and white. We also have the 6th and final instalment of 'The Flat'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined in the studio by Times journalist George Caulkin and writer Andy Dawson. We pick the bones out of another error laden defeat, hear from Gus Poyet, give away a copy of FIFA 15 courtesy of GAME Washington, and there's the 5th instalment of The Flat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the dismal result at Southampton with two former Sunderland players; Michael Proctor and Julio Arca.But don't fret! There's some great chat about both lads time at the club to take the edge of the weekend. There's question of the week too, and the latest episode of The Flat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss a Premier League win for Sunderland! We're joined in the studio by Wise Men Say contributor Craig Clark and A Love Supreme fanzine editor-in-chief, Martyn McFadden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Sunderland's home draw with Swansea. James Hunter from The Chronicle and Luke Bowley of The Roker Report join us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back at Sunderland's draw with Burnley and a look ahead to the League Cup tie with Stoke. Joining us in the studio is WMS regular Craig Clark and ALS stalwart Paul 'Sobs' Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dissect the draw against Tottenham with the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young and Sunderland writer Tom Lynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dissect the defeat to Queens Park Rangers and asses the state of the squad now the transfer window has closed. Joining us in the studio is former Sunderland Echo journalist Graeme Anderson and the Roker Report's Luke Bowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were joined in the studio by The Press Association's Damian Spellman to dissect the Manchester United game. Craig Clark lends his voice again, and we get a United view from freelancer Peter Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with the first Wise Men Say podcast of the new season! We were joined in the studio by Craig Clark and A Love Supreme's Chris Thompson. We react to the draw at West Bromwich Albion Nathan Carr.If you have any questions or correspondence, then email us on [email protected] or Tweet us @WiseMenSayPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were joined in the studio by Wise Men Say regular Craig Clark, as well as Luke Bowley from The Roker Report. We spoke to West Ham United Blogger Nigel Kahn on the phone as part of our season preview feature.Plenty of Sunderland chat this week as the season draws ever nearer and our transfer window frustration continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were joined in the studio by freelance journalist Gary Foster. We also spoke to Swansea podcaster Matt Harrison and QPR fan Steve Colwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were joined in the studio by The Northern Echo's Richard Mason. Should we be worried about Sunderland's lack of transfer activity? We chat Everton with David Fehily, Burnley with Jamie Smith and get the latest instalment of 'The Flat' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we were joined in the studio by A Love Supreme editor Martyn McFadden. There's the usual features, along with the second episode of The Flat.We had a Villa chat with In Bed With Maradona's Chris Nee and talked goalkeepers with former Sunderland and Aberdeen player, David Preece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were joined in the studio by The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter. We discuss the latest goings on at Sunderland and the World Cup amongst other things.We get Newcastle and WBA chat with The Football Ramble's Pete Donaldson and writer Warren Stephens respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.