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Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland get 2024 off to a winning start with victory against Preston North End, where even a striker got on the scoresheet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to look back at Sunderland's Boxing Day win at Hull while previewing the visit to Rotherham United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Keeling does his very best Michael Barrymore impression as he hosts the annual WMS Christmas Quiz. Battling for bragging rights this year is Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook. Who comes out on top? Yule be a pudding to miss out! Sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough to discuss the appointment of Michael Beale and the Mag ticket fiasco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A defeat at Bristol City. Worse cities to be stuck in I guess.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook to preview Sunderland's trip to Bristol City, fresh from winning their last two games back to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the WBA win, preview Leeds and discuss managerial movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe, Stephen Goldsmith and Mick Lough react to our 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to talk about Sunderland's managerial search and to preview Saturday's game against West Brom.There's also expert Baggies input from Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, he was on the brink wasn't he? Gareth, Eleanor, Chris and Jim gather for a late night reaction to the sacking of Tony Mowbray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Eleanor McCabe to discuss a point at Millwall and a ridiculous draw in the FA Cup 3rd Round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Stephen look back at an appalling loss at home to Huddersfield, and ahead to a trip to Millwall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker is joined by WMS regulars Richard Easterbrook an Mick Lough to discuss the defeat at Plymouth and preview the visit of Huddersfield.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back from the international break, fully refreshed as Sunderland travel to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend. Matthew Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson to preview the trip to Devon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson to discuss the win over Birmingham City.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe hosts alongside a gaggle of WMS contributors as we react to a home win over Birmingham City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is back with Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview the visit of Birmingham City to the Stadium of Light. There's also a Blues perspective from Chris of We Are Birmingham Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jack Austwicke to discuss the draw at Swansea.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth is joined by WMS regulars Eleanor McCabe and Jack Austwicke to preview the trip to Swansea. We get a Swansea view from Steven of The Jackcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Matt team up to do the Monday pod on a Tuesday and we don't event know what the usual order and combinations are anymore. Micky Lough joins them as they look back to the win against Norwich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Eleanor react to our win over Norwich City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the random hosting order, Stephen heads up this week's Preview Show as Jimmy joins him to look ahead to the Norwich match. We also hear from Pete from For Fox Sake Podcast and Freddie from My Football Writer, to get Leicester and Norwich perspectives respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Matt are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss the defeat at Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson as we preview Sunderland's trip to Stoke City and discuss what we've been up to during the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were invited to the magnificent Beacon of Light to speak to former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray about his new book I'd Do It All Again, which covers his life story from humble beginnings in Consett to becoming the man that masterminded Sunderland's move to a new stadium, a new training ground, helping build Wembley Stadium and St George's Park and establishing the Foundation of Light alongside the Beacon of Light itself.All proceeds from the book, which costs £20, will go to the Foundation - it's well worth a read and we're really grateful for Sir Bob in giving up his time for the podcast.The book is available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jimmy Reay to discuss a humbling at the hands of Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jack Austwicke and Michael Lough as we react to a chastening 4-0 defeat by Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook are back to preview the Tees-Wear clash at home to Middlesbrough, as well as discussing Sunderland's 2-0 victory over Watford on Wednesday night. There's also fan reaction courtesy of roving reporter Jack Austwicke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Jack Austwicke to discuss an excellent win over Sheffield Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash from The Wednesday Week Podcast gives us his view on tonight's match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook bring you a bite-sized preview ahead of Sunderland's trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth discuss a disappointing home defeat at the hands of Cardiff City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Reay is joined by Michael Lough and Eleanor McCabe as Sunderland's winning streak was brought to an end in surprising fashion by Cardiff City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook as they talk Cardiff City, Sunderland being mint and Embassies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After suggesting it might be a bit of a basketball match on Monday's pod, it's safe to say that was certainly the case. Sunderland took their chances and Blackburn didn't. Jon and Jimmy bring you instant reaction to the win at Blackburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regulars Jack Austwicke and Micky Lough to discuss a win at QPR and preview the trip to Blackburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling returns and is joined by Richard Easterbrook as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's visit to Queens Park Rangers at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss a five star victory over Southampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Michael Lough as the team react to Sunderland's 5-0 victory over Southampton in the EFL Championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert as the team reacts to the news that Ross Stewart could be moving to Southampton on transfer deadline day. They also look ahead to the visit of the Saints as well as discussing what the final hours of the transfer window could hold for Sunderland, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Stephen are joined by regulars Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to look back at Sunderland’s 0-0 draw at Coventry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another bitsize pod, we are good to you. Hear from Stuart from All Things Sky Blue, as he gives the view from the opposition POV. Things are looking good for Coventry and he's bullish (why wouldn't he be?). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is back with Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook as the lads preview Sunderland's trip to Coventry City at the weekend. They talk Danny Batth, someone named Connor Evans, Sunderland's search for a striker and Matt's Question of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Monday Q&A on Sunderland's win against Rotherham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough as the team reacts to Sunderland's first Championship win of the season, a 2-1 victory over Rotherham United at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Jimmy Reay to look back on Sunderland's week and preview the visit of Rotherham United to the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss a third defeat in a week for Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Lough is joined by Stephen Goldsmith as the lads pick their way through Sunderland's second Championship defeat of the season with a 2-1 loss at Preston North End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some quick bitesize bonus content. Hear from Ollie from the Butter Pie Podcast, as he tells us about life at Preston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Keeling and Eleanor McCabe sit down to preview Sunderland's trip to Preston North End, while Stephen Goldsmith catches up with BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes on the mood around the Stadium of Light after the Black Cats exited the League Cup following a penalty shoot-out defeat to League Two Crewe Alexandra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.