WTF Sunderland Podcast

Well. Four defeats in a row isn't great is it? Sigh. It is a similar story as his predecesor for interim man Mike Dodds as we go down 1-0 to Norwich at Carrow Road and we are really struggling right now. Brad and (drunk Dave) join me to go over another tough week on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

It has been a frustration, curious and ultimately very Sunderland month hasn't it? Three defeats on the bounce and we head into three very tough fixtures starting with Norwich City this weekend. But hey, it isn't all bad news because this week we have a great guest in the shape of Norwich City fan and Sky Sports Soccer Saturday host Simon Thomas who joins me to chat all things Canaries (the team, not the bird) Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Rough is one way to describe it. Three defeats on the spin and play off hopes dwindling. It's not quite turning out to be the season we hoped it would be. Sadly for Mike Dodds, it was more Doncaster Rovers at home than it was Leeds United at home and a shambolic first 45 gave Sunderland far to much to do at the SOL against Swansea City. There's plenty apathy but more than a handful of questions to ponder as Brad and Dave join me to go over another Sunderland defeat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Beale is no more and Doddsy is at the wheel as we welcome the boys from Swansea for a weekend clash at the Stadium Of Light. Both sides are in a struggle, one needs points to help their flagging play off hopes and the other to steer clear of relegation - while a draw would likely be accepted by both. The excellent Luke from SwansCast joins me once more to fill me in on their new boss and their recent difficult run of fixtures that has them just four points off relegation. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

63 days. That was all it took for the Sunderland hierarcy to realise they had made a terrible mistake and Beale is now more. We saw it coming, and it came and it tumbled as we stumbled from one error to another - alas, we must move forward with Doddsy in the driving seat. Dave and Lee join me to go over a disastrous period in SAFC history. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MichaelBeale #EFLChampionship

The concerns that our performances against Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle were a flash in the pan came to fruition. Two defeats on the bounce, Michael Beale under huge pressure once more. A fairly acceptable first half performance turned into a dire second half one and Sunderland once against returned to Wearside damaged, bruised and ultimately pointless. We didn't really want to but Brad and Dave join me to run through the weekend's big talking points and take some listeners questions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Things have changed quite a bit since the two sides last faced off in a 3-1 win for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season. For a start, Tony Mowbray is in the opposite dugout, Alex Pritchard will be watching in a blue tracksuit rather than a red one and Wayne Rooney will be twiddling his fingers doing nowt because he's no longer there. One thing has remained the same though, Sunderland's inconsisteny and inability to win away from home. Can we change the record this weekend? Tommy from Blues Focus joins me to let me know. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

The third and final season has arrived - and we can finally watch our Netflix with a smile on our faces. Brad, Lee and Ross join me to review the third season of the show and discuss all of our favourite bits, favourite characters and why the show will make almost every Sunderland fan tear up, just a bit. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SunderlandTIlIDie #EFLChampionship

Whisper it quietly but Michael Beale's Sunderland are starting to look pretty damn good - which is just fantastic! A bland first half became an excellent second half as the Lads pieced together their best performance under the new head coach since he took charge and long may it continue. Brad and Lee join me to talk about all the good stuff from another lovely Sunderland supporting weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

The Lads return to the Wearside this week as we welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Stadium of Light for a lovely Saturday 3pm kick off. We only met in November but both sides will have new men in the dugout as they clash again, so there's lots of new things to discuss as both team look to continue unbeaten league runs. The excellent Ben from the Green and White podcast joins me to fill us in on the new manager, the recent good run of form and why Argyle will present a different task for the Lads on Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Nazzy Rusyn bags, Sunderland grab a late point and it appears to have been a good weekend. The Tees-Wear clash left a lot of thoughts, both positive and negative, but ultimately there were some positives to take as the little Ukraine nabbed us a deserved share of the spoils. Dave Lawrence joins me to run over the weekend result. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

It was an unexpectedly cracking weekend for Sunderland against Stoke - but will it be a flash in the pan or can we go for two wins on the bounce? Sunderland's visiting contingent will know it has been a while since we took points at the Riverside, so perhaps it needs to a positive performance for more reasons than one. Can we do it? Boro have been hard to judge this year so we roped in one of our favourite guests in the shape of Jonny from The Boro Breakdown to give us the lowdown on the Teessiders. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

Just when you expect implosion, Sunderland give you near perfection and make light work of Stoke City. The day didn't come without drama but thankfully there was little to be found on the pitch as goals from Mason Burstow, Abdullah Ba and Pierre Ekwah ensured we took a comfortable 3-1 win on Wearside. Ross, Brad and Lee all joined to cover over the various talking points in another bumper episode alongside all your questions and the good, the bad and the Trai Hmmm. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

For Stoke, the bad man Alex Neil is gone but for us...the Beale remains as Sunderland season looks set to slide. Michael Beale will be hoping he can silence some critics this week and mastermind a victory over a manager who was appointed on the same day as he was last month. To chat over how Alex Neil's reign came to an end, how Steven Schumacher is faring in his opening games and why Lynden Gooch is just great, Stoke City reporter Pete Smith joined me for a chin wag. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

It wasn't a good Friday at the SOL as Sunderland once again came out of a live Sky Sports game with a defeat. The pleasure has turned up on Michael Beale as the bulk of fans begin to call for his head. Will the life continued to be sucked out of SAFC or will the board send him packing? Me, Brad and Dave discuss the 1-0 defeat and the on going malaise that we can only pray ends soon. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

The weeks seem to be getting tougher and the fanbase more restless but as we welcome an out of form Hull City, there's nothing a win can't fix...for a little bit. Hull, however, have a notoriously decent record at the SOL and are pushing for a play off themselves as they get set to welcome back arguably their best player. The always excellent Ant from award winning Hull City podcast To Hull And Back joins me to give us the full lowdown on the Tigers. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland lost 2-1 at Ipswich, which in essence isn't the worst result - so why is everyone so bloody frustrating? It's a sweary episode that we know not everyone is going to like but we can only speak with our heart and hopefully it resonates. Myself, Ross and Dave join to chat about the game for a wee bit, take listeners questions and go on big ass rants. Soz. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ITFC #EFLChampionship

After the erm...excitement of the FA Cup, it is back to league duty this week as second place Ipswich host Bealey's boys at Portman Road. Rotherham United may be rock bottom but they did a number on Middlesbrough themselves on Boxing Day and are in dire need of the points for very different reasons. Thank fully we have Matt from the superb New York Talk to let us know exactly what we can expect from the Millers this Friday night. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

Big games deserves double preview shows, don't they? For those of you who didn't want to listen to the Newcastle preview with a fan of theirs, myself, Dave, Brad and Ross got together to talk about our favourite derby memories. Want some lovely derby day nostalgia? You've came to the right place. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #FACup

How's the nerves? Holding up well I hope. After 1000 years apart, Wearside will face Newcastle in the FA Cup 3rd round at the Stadium of Light. Dear me. Who thought I'd ever invite one of them on? Well, I did, as I welcome Andrew Reynolds of the Geordie Boot Boys to discuss his nerves ahead of the game, their poor form and everything else. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #FACup

Happy new year - and what a great game to start with! It was a partocularly pleasing and very comfortable afternoon for Michael Beale's Sunderland as a sublime strike from Alex Pritchard couple with Naz Rusyn's first goal in Sunderland colours helped us to a 2-0 win over Preston. Myself, Brad and Lee go over all the talking points from the game as we gear up for a little cup match at the weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Happy new year Sunderland fans. It has been a little dull recently but can we be welcomed into 2024 with some hope on the 1st of Jan? Preston are having a bit of a sticky patch themselves after an explosive start to the season and will head to the SOL knowing a win is needed to keep the pressure off Ryan Lowe. My old pal Tom Sandells, Preston fan, former Preston writer and just a very cool bloke joined me to give us the full lowdown on what we can expect from PNE this Monday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

Michael Beale's red and white's stutter on and we tried to chat about things despite one of the season's most drab games. Jack Clarke saved us once again on the road as the glorious left winger planted home a late equaliser to save us from a fruitless journey to New York...no, not that one. Its just me and Ross this week and I had a few too many whiskeys. Listen if you want. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

Christmas arrived slightly late for Sunderland with an excellent away win at Hull City - can they make it a festive double? Rotherham United may be rock bottom but they did a number on Middlesbrough themselves on Boxing Day and are in dire need of the points for very different reasons. Thank fully we have Matt from the superb New York Talk to let us know exactly what we can expect from the Millers this Friday night. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #RUFC #EFLChampionship

We brought you something a little different for Christmas as we teamed up with the SunderlandEcho's excellent The Roar Podcast to go through our massive boxing day win at Hull City. In a stark contrast from Saturday's defeat to Coventry, Michael Beale's Sunderland got an absolutely massive win to hopefully kick start our season and me and James Copley go through it all. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Merry Christmas, eh? That was shambolic. The Micheal Beale got off to the worst possible start - worse yet - we probably all expected it. Niall Huggins is likely done for the season and tensions between fans and boards are heightened. When is Santa here? Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we got over a difficult weekend at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

It's Christmas! And this year we had Michael Beale under our tree. Who'da known. Sunderlandland has continued to be as confusing and mesmsering as ever but we do have festive fixture to add some extra madness as we welcome Coventry City to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. My old pal Ross Spence of Sky Blues Extra was parachuted in to discuss what we can expect, how Ellis Simms and is doing and 'the transition season' for Coventry. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

So, the new man is one non of us expected in the shape of former QPR and Rangers man Michael Beale. The news has not been well received in the main, however, maybe things will work out afterall. But what can we expect? I roped in my good friend Scott Patterson from the excellent This Is Ibrox podcast to give us his thoughts and opinion on the appointment of Michael Beale and what it means for SAFC. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MichaelBeale #EFLChampionship

Mike Dodds' 100% record came to an end at Ashton Gate, however, it almost feels like the 1-0 loss to Bristol City was an afterthought after the weekend. The Lads lost and we do pick that apart but there's also tons of chat on Michael Beale, the ticket fiasco and just the general batshit 48 hours that we are all trying to get our heads around. Lee, Brad, Dave and Ross join me to go through absoltely everything. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

The Mike Dodds train has picked up speed after two wins from two - but can he improve our away form on the way? It has been some time since we picked up a win on the road but as we take on a struggling Robins side without a win in four, maybe now we can rectify that? To let us know exactly what we are in for we are joined by Dave from Forever Bristol City to get the lowdown on Saturday's opponents. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

That was glorious. Mike Dodds was again masterminded a tactical schooling of our play off rivals at the SOL as the Lads pulled up a massive 1-0 win over Leeds United. Arguably the best and most pleasing win of the season deserved a midweek special - you requested it and so we did it. COME ON. Join myself, Dave Lawrence and the Sunderland Echo's James Copley as we wax lyrical over a massive win against Leeds. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LUFC #EFLChampionship

Doddsy masterminded one of our best wins of the season as the managerless Lads disposed of in-form West Brom 2-1 at the SOL. There was tons of talking points, referees and linesmen were at it again but, ultimately, the Lads chat over a solid win on Wearside - with listeners questions and a brand new segment thrown in for good measure. Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we get back to winning ways over the Baggies. YESSA. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

The era of Tony Mowbray is over at Sunderland though the next era is yet to start without a manager yet to be appointed. It won't be easy as we face a fit and firing West Brom side that currently occupy a spot in the play offs places and bring a former Sunderland striker to the SOL in the shape of Josh Maja. Chris Hall of Albion Analysis joins me to chat about the Baggies good form, working with our former boss and why the score is likely to be 2-1, either way. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

Tony Mowbray has been sacked - so yeah, we decided to chat about it. Moments after Tone was given the push, Ross and Brad joined me to chat about all sorts of stuff with zero planning. It is just an extra pod so get mucked in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #TonyMowbray #EFLChampionship

A point is better than non but it really wasn't an inspiring performance at the Den as Sunderland struggling to a point against out of form Millwall. With conversation full of Mowbray in or out and a lack of plan B, we got to work on what is going wrong at Sunderland this season. Podcast debutant Lee Armstrong joins Ross Black to go through all the talking points from the game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

With just two wins in eight, things are looking a little bit hairy for Sunderland and Tony. A midweek defeat to Huddersfield Town followed a dire defeat during the weekend and we are all set for a tough test as we head to The New Den. Alex Grace from ThatMillwallPod joins me to give us the full lowdown on their new boss, why they're struggling and how Duncan Watmore and the Honey Monster are getting on. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

The away day woes continue as the Lads largely dominate but once again can't hit a barn door on their travels. Two first half strikes from Plymouth were enough to secure all three points for the Pilgrims as Sunderland failed to pick up three points on the road for the fourth game in a row. Dave and Brad join me to go through all the main talking points and your questions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Sorry it's late, I've been away... However, we are back as the Lads make the long journey to Plymouth Argyle hoping to keep our run going and grab back to back wins. Standing in our way is Bali Mumba and co. and to let us know exactly what we are in for is the excellent Ben from the Green and White podcast. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PAFC #EFLChampionship

Gerrin! Another terrific week at the SOL as we move back in the play offs. Ross and Dave join me to chat through our love for Jobe and a big win over Wayne Rooney's Birmingham. I'm afraid I was drunk again, but what you gonna do? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to the SOL and back to winning ways? Wayne Rooney's Birmingham are next in town... Yet to win his first game, 'Wazza' and his City were pipped by a last minute Ipswich goal in their last game and in dire need of three points. What can we expect? Tommy from the excellent Blues Focus joins us to give us the full lowdown on Birmingham. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

The return of the 0-0 draw and a frustrating weekend in South Wales it is then, eh? Ross and Dave (and a bit of Brad) join me to chat through Sunderland's failure to get past 10 man Swansea City in Wales on Saturday afternoon - plus all the usual listeners questions and too much Jack Daniels whiskey. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

We're off to Wales for the weekend - and we're coming for all three points - maybe. The Swans are no longer in love with the Russell Martin and Mike Duff has them back in form with 5 wins in 7 after a shaky start. But what can we expect this weekend? Luke Davies from the SwansCast gives me the lowdown on exactly what we're going to see from Swansea this weekend. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to winning ways and back amongst the goals - it was a lovely weekend on Wearside. Ross and Brad join me to go through the standout performances, Jacky Clarke and his unplayable ability, which players need a rest and which deserve a start. Plus loads of listener questions. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Three defeats on the spin mean it is rather a big week for Tony Mowbray and Sunderland as we welcome Norwich City to the SOL. The Canaries are not enjoying life in the mid-table section of the second tier right now and need a win of their own - but what has gone wrong for David Wagner and co? Chris Reeve of Talk Norwich City completes his What The Falk hat trick to give us the lowdown. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

Back to back defeats and another victory for Alex Neil. One of those kind of weekends. It's just me and Dave this week as we look over a number of talking points and give our viewpoints and what we think is happening with Sunderland right now. Thrown in is a bit of a preview of the Leicester City game for your listening pleasure too. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

International week is, England are on the way to Germany and Sunderland are back to face off against Alex Neil! Dr Evil has not had the best year and a bit at the Potters and the natives are getting restless, but why has it gone so wrong? We have a chat with David from the excellent Wizards Of Drivel to find out exactly what we are going to face this Saturday, Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

A 0-4 stuffing from a team who hates us and the worst referee known to man. Wharra load of crap. Ross and Brad join me to chat through the many talking points from the home as Sunderland suffered their heaviest defeat of the season. It is what it is eh. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

Derby day or Nawww-rby day, Saturday's early afternoon visit of Middlesbrough feels like one of the biggest games of the season so far with both sides in solid form. Two exciting fixtures last year saw both sides take a win each and everything is gearing up for the game this Saturday being another good one. To preview the match with Boro is the excellent Dana from the Boro Breakdown who gives us the lowdown on their new boys and why form has seen such an upturn. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

How about that for a comfortable, classy Friday evening? Ross, Dave and Brad join me to chat through the amazing feeling of supporting Sunderland at the minute as we made light work of Sheffield Wednesday thanks for goals from Jack Clarke (x2) and big Dan Ballard. Soak it in and enjoy. Lovely! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship

No wins in eight and a swashbuckling Sunderland in town next? Things haven't started to well for Sheffield Wednesday - alas, there's time to turn it around. Things have a gone a little awry for Wednesday over the summer and manager Xisco is not enamouring himself to the faithful. Can he turn it around on Friday or will the young of Sunderland triumph once more? We asked James from Wednesday Til I Die to return after his season long absence to give us the lowdown on Sheff Wed's poor start. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SWFC #EFLChampionship