WTF Sunderland Podcast

The season that just keeps on getting better threw another superb Sunderland display our way as we swatted aside alleged promotion hopefuls Boro 2-0 at the SOL. Brad, Ross and Dave join for a podcast jam packed with positive energy that is bound to flow right through you. And there's plenty drink involved. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #MFC #EFLChampionship

It is finally here, the derby that nobody thinks is a derby derby between Sunderland and Boro. The Teessiders are bang in form as Michael Carrick and his boys arrive at the Stadium of Light but Sunderland, reeling from last week's 3-1 defeat to Swansea, have shown they are a match for anyone in this league. Can we finally get one over Boro after not beating them for over a decade? Tom Green (no not that one) from the excellent Boro Breakdown joined us to let us know what we can expect this Sunday at noon. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Boro #EFLChampionship

Well that was really, really annoying. A bad refereeing performance (and you, linesmen) and a 3-1 defeat is about as a crap as it can get but the lad remain positive as we take a look back at Saturday's afternoon's game at the SOL. Ross and Dave join to pick apart the bones. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

League action will return for the first time since the 26 December as the Swans dive up to Sunderland for a lovely 3pm Saturday afternoon kick off. They haven't exactly been on fire, but can Swansea still zoom up the league beginning with a win at the SOL on Saturday? Let's hope not. To let us know exactly what we are in for though is return guest Luke from the excellent SwansCast. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

I said I didn't care - but I definitely do now. That was great. The Aiden O'Brien derby was decided by two very, VERY late goals as Sunderland deservedly moved onto Round Four of the FA Cup after a dominant display in Salop. Ross, a very merry Dave and Brad joined me to give their thoughts on the win, Chris Rigg and this month's January window. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #FACup

Well, it is certainly not a glamour tie, is it? Sunderland take a rest from the hectic Championship schedule as pay Carl Winchester, Tom Flanagan, Aiden O'Brien and Steve Cotterill a visit in Shrewsbury for the FA Cup third round. Are either set of fans that interested? Has the FA Cup lost it's magic? Or is cup fever searing through ours and Salop fans veins? Returning guest Ollie from the Salopcast joins us to chat about Winch, Flanno and AOB and let us know if the FA Cup is really as crap as it feels. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #STFC #EFLChampionship

We went for something a little different for our New Year's Day jaunt to Blackpool by recording our review show 'live', catching up before the game, at half time and full time. Which players drove us mad at half time and delighted us at full time? Which players do we think changed the game and how did we assess our draw on the seaside? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BlackpoolFC #EFLChampionship

New year in Blackpool? We've been here before... It has been a phenomenal couple of days to be a Sunderland fan after a last minute Boxing Day win over Blackburn Rovers and a demolition of Wigan Athletic three days later. Can we make it 3? My old pal Matt from the superb Seasiders blog Mitch Cook's Left Foot joins me to give us the lowdown on Blackpool poor run, Michael Appleton, Ellis Simms and Dan Ballard. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BlackpoolFC #EFLChampionship

Well...we hadn't planned on doing a podcast but we simply had to because Sunderland and fourth off top and things are just brilliant. Amad Diallo, Ross Stewart, Ellis Simms and Patrick Roberts scored the goals, but me and Ross go over just how unbelievable Sunderland were as we smashed the Tics. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship

Get in! What a Christmas present that was. The lads are in an excellent mood and have had plenty to drink, but took on a podcast to celebrate Ellis Simms' dreamy last minute winner against Blackburn Rovers. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BRFC #EFLChampionship

Me, Brad and Dave got together for a Christmas chinwag, a wee drink and bit daft natter about Sunderland. We ask: Which former #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner? Which current #SAFC player would you invite to Christmas dinner? Myself, Brad and Dave all defend some indefensible Sunderland opinion And gift ourselves former Sunderland players for the current squad Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SunderlandAFC #EFLChampionship

Merry Christmas everyone! Can Sunderland get the present we all want this Boxing Day and nab three points? Blackburn Rovers have been in unusual form all season, yet sit third in the league. However, an expected win could lift the Lads to just outside the play offs. Can we do it? The excellent Ian from BRFCS Podcast joined us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BRFC #EFLChampionship

The boy is back - now please can you stay for a little bit longer? Graham, Brad and Dave run through their thoughts on Ross Stewart's perfect return, Dan Ballard's return from an injury, THAT Elliot Embleton red card and Danny Batth's potential injury as we drew 1-1 with the Tigers. Is our glass half empty, or half full? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. MERRY CHRISTMAS!#SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Well Monday's performance wasn't very Christmassy was it? And it's bloody freezing! Non the less, it is back to the grind, with no World Cup final to look forward to for England as we visit Hull City this weekend. Hull have a new owner, a new boss and can't win games at home - so what the heck are we getting this weekend? Ant from award winning podcast To Hull And Back joins to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #HCAFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland have the chance to make it three from three after an outstanding return to league action last weekend. Two days after England smash France (hopefully) West Brom are the visitors to the SOL as we league to continue our impressive form. West Brom have a new boss in the dugout and have picked up form in recent weeks with three wins from three before the week after a horrendous start to the Championship, so Louis from The Baggies Pod joined us to give us the latest on WBA! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WBA #EFLChampionship

Please Amad - could you stay here for a long time? Graham, Brad and Dave review an excellent return to league action for the red and white wizards as we spank promotion chasing Millwall at the Stadium of Light. Where is it going so right for Sunderland? Can we speed up this train and take it to the next level? Oh - and some World Cup chat. Enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Millwall #EFLChampionship

And just like that - Sunderland are back! A week earlier than planned, but while England march on in Qatar, Sunderland have a home game against Millwall to look forward to in a rearranged fixture from earlier in the campaign. That Millwall Pod's most excellent contributor Kai Bennett is back to join the show to give us his thoughts on the mid season break and Millwall's season so far. Nice to see ya! Welcome back. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Just a bit of fun innit? After decided against a World Cup show for the Qatar 2022 winter tournament, we decided to try something a little different. Did it work? We'll let you decide. Brad, Dave and Ross went through each competing nation at the World Cup to find out what their closest link to SAFC really was - and it went disastrously for the most part. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Qatar2022 #EFLChampionship

A winter World Cup break? Well that's a novel idea. Brad Sharp and Ross Black join me has a look over the first 20 games of Sunderland's Championship campaign and discuss our assessment, the highs, the lows and which players have stood out the most. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship

Amad Diallo eh? What a win! Graham and Dave look over a massive Friday night win at St Andrews as Sunderland head into the World Cup break with a healthy return of seven points from the last four. Lots of Patto, Diallo and Danny Batth chat as we head into the weekend feeling hugely positive about all things Sunderland. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

One last game before the World Cup break sees Sunderland travel to Birmingham City as we look to pick up a much needed result in the Midlands. They've been in good form, and we haven't got much of a record in front of the Sky Sports cameras this season - so if we are to get a result, what needs to happen? BirminghamWorld writer Charlie Haffenden joins me to chat through the Blues season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

Dismal. A simply awful performance from the Lads. Brad Sharp and Ross Black join me to pick apart Sunderland's worst display of the season as we go down 0-1 to managerless Cardiff City at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

A draw at Luton followed by a win at Huddersfield Town helped Sunderland move up the table as we welcome managerless Cardiff City to the Stadium Of Light this weekend. No manager, an absent owner and a striker crisis? But will Saturday's game be as straight forward as it sounds? Of course not - it never is! To give us the lowdown on what we can expects from the Bluebirds this weekend is the excellent Mark Poyser from BBC Radio Wales - it's another cracker, so get tucked in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFLChampionship

A positive second half display at Kenilworth Road means the run of defeats is halted and Sunderland can perhaps begin to look up, and not down, the table. Another goal from Elliot Embleton ensured the Lads got the least they deserved against a solid Hatters side and we, as always, got together to dissect the game. Brad Sharp, Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers joined me on Sunday morning as we picked apart a valuable point on the road. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LTFC #EFLChampionship

A tough weekend result for both sides means Saturday's game at Kenilworth Road takes on some extra importance, with both teams looking to respond to big defeats. Its been nearly 5 years since we last visited one of the most iconic grounds in England - and 15 years since we last tasted victory there. Can we do it this weekend? To find out, Dave from award winning Luton Town podcast Oh When The Town joined me to give us the lowdown on Nathan Jones, the Hatters and what we can expect this Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #LTFC #EFLChampionship

Well - a game of two halves indeed. We debated not doing it, but we did anyway and tried to pick apart how Sunderland contrived to lose four second half goals after going 2-0 up early on. It was just me and Brad Sharp this evening, but hopefully you enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship

A swashbuckling win against Wigan was followed up by a frustrating night at Blackburn Rovers - but we come back to Wearside this Saturday to face former Premier League side Burnley at the SOL. A free hit? Many would say so as the high flyers arrive in Sunderland third off top. And why couldn't Sunderland beat them? With 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, any version of Sunderland could turn up on Saturday - let's just hope it's the best version. NationalWorld’s North West Digital Sports Editor (and friend of Gary Rowell!) Daniel Black joins me this week to run me through Vincent Kompany's boys season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BurnleyFC #EFLChampionship

What a cracking win for the Lads! A terrific second half display ensured Sunderland returned to winning ways as we down as number of our former players and Wigan with an excellent display. Ross Black, Brad Sharp and Dave Lawrence join me to go through a cracking day at the SOL. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship

We had technical issues a plenty this week, but we ploughed on to ensure you received your weekly preview dose. A million former Sunderland players return with Wigan Athletic this week as Tony Mowbray's men look to pull themselves out of a mini slump. Can they do it? Will Nathan Broadhead score against us like it is obviously nailed on to happen? Who knows. But to give us some idea of how it will go this weekend was returning guest Adam from Wigan podcast Progress With Unity. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WAFC #EFLChampionship

Positive in the face of a bore draw last week becomes a concern a week later - who'd be a football fan? A very poor first 45 couldn't be rescued by an improved second half display - alas, the striker situation reared its ugly head again. Ross Black and Brad Sharp join to chat through a slightly worrying week for Sunderland and try to look at some positives, while also acknowledging the negatives. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

Anyone else pleased we're away this week? A double header of 0-0 draws have taken the shine off a fairly handsome set of results against Reading and Watford as we head off to Wales for the weekend. However, it's not unusual for Sunderland to turn it on when you least expect it, despite Swansea winning 4 of their last 5. Luke from the SwansCast is our guest this week, as he gives us the lowdown on Russell Martin's ever improving Swans. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCAFC #EFLChampionship

A bore draw - but why does it still feel oh so positive? Sunderland produced another good display that, on most days, would have been enough to grab all three points as played out a goalless with 0-0 specialists Preston. Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharp join to chat through why we're feeling oh so positive - and Robbie Bacon, Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

International break is over and the Lads are back for a home double header starting with Preston North End this weekend, The Lily White have had a BIZARRE start to the campaign, so we grabbed PNE fan and Lancashire Post's PNE writer Tom Sandells to give us the lowdown on their bizarre form, Ryan Lowe and just what we can expect this Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #PNE #EFLChampionship

These boys eh? They never quit. Midweek was all about the Barcelona-esque goal, but this weekend was all about Jewi Bennette, as the Lads took a well deserved point back to Wearside. Dave Lawrence and Michael Bowers join me to run through yet another positive day in the new world of Sunderland AFC. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WatfordFC #EFLChampionship

For the second time in two weeks, we bring you two episodes in 24 hours, as we simply couldn't resist chatting about Sunderland's magnificent 3-0 win at Reading and THAT third third goal. Brad Sharp, Dave Lawrence and Ross Black join me for a podcast full of almost 100% positivity and light hearted humour. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #ReadingFC #EFLChampionship

Recorded before our terrific win at Reading, this week's preview show takes us back to London as we face relegated Watford hoping for two wins from two. Things are a bit up and down for the Hornets, so we grabbed Mike from The Voices Of The Vic to give us the lowdown on Watford, why they keep sacking managers and, ultimately, if we can take another Championship three points. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #WatfordFC #EFLChampionship

It's a quick turnaround in podcasts and you are being treated to two in 48 hours - or tortuted with them, whatever. Two defeats in three means Sunderland head into Saturday game with Millwall looking for a much needed win - but will we get it? Millwall have had an okay start to the campaign and sit in a comfortable 14th position as they head to the SOL. The excellent Kai Bennett of the South London Press and That Millwall Pod joins me to get through what we can expect, how George Honeyman is getting on and why Dan Ballard will be vital for Sunderland when he returns. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #Millwall #EFLChampionship

A disappointing Monday night for the Lads meant it was Boro who won the derby-not-derby on Teesside. However, losing was far from our biggest concern of the night, with Ross Stewart and Dennis Cirkin looking like they've picked up significant injuries which could cause havoc across our squad. Brad Sharp and the returning Dave Lawrence join me to pick apart our loss on Teesside and all the talking points from Monday's game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BORO #EFLChampionship

A week is a long time in football - and despite the last 7 days disruption, Sunderland appear be stronger than they have been for some time. However, a first 'derby' of the season is sure to test the Lads, as we make our way to Boro on Monday night a game that will be live on Sky. The Boro have been struggling so far this season and sit in an unexpected 20th position. We grabbed Jonny from the excellent Boro Breakdown podcast to get the lowdown on Chris Wilder, Boro's form in 22/23 and our little old boys reunion on Monday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #UTB #EFLChampionship

Sunderland AFC announced former Blackburn Rovers and Celtic boss Tony Mowbray as their new head coach - but what are we getting? I sat with down Blackburn Rovers reporter for the Lancashire Telegraph Rich Sharpe to find out more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. • How is Mowbray remembered at Blackburn Rovers? • What type of football does he play? Will he develop our youth and work well within our plan? • What kind of character is he? And how was he with the local press? • Is he Sunderland's best option at the current time? #TonyMowbray #SAFC #BRFC

What an incredibly difficult week it has been for all of us. Sunderland AFC eh? It took some time for all of us to speak, and non of us are sure we have conveyed in sensibly or just too much passion, anger, emotion - all of it. But we tried to do something. Brad Sharp and Ross join me to run through a the last 48 hours and Sunderland 0-1 defeat to Norwich City. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

FIFTH? It's all going swimmingly well isn't it - bizarrely. However, Sunderland face a real test of their Championship credentials this week when the recently relegated Norwich City turn up on our door step for a Saturday afternoon kick about. The Canaries seem to have found their feet after a tricky start, but is a trip to Sunderland a daunting one? To give us the lowdown on all things yellow and green, we invited Chris Reeve from the excellent TalkNorwichCity podcast - and we are very pleased we did! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #NCFC #EFLChampionship

What a start its been - eight points in five, with two wins on the road. It wasn't the most spectacular display, but it was a big three points on the road at Stoke City that we'll gladly take. A very positive group of Danny Pugh, Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to dig through another excellent weekend for the Lads, as we head into next weekend in fifth place. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland's unbeaten run came to end last night with a 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane, but a battling performance with 10 men mean we head to Stoke still in fairly positive mood. However, a 91st minute equaliser from the Potters will also have lifted the moon at the bet365 Stadium as we venture further south yet again. Its been six years since we last faced Stoke City, so we roped in Chris from Stoke City podcast Wizards Of Drivel to give us the lowdown on their season so far. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SCFC #EFLChampionship

Sunderland have enjoyed a positive, unbeaten start to the Championship, but head into this week's midweek tie knowing the Blades will offer us the toughest test yet. So often the blueprint many fallen giants, Sheffield United enjoyed high flying Premier League success, before plummeting back into the second tier, where they are currently promotion favourites. The excellent Ben from @BladesPod joins us for a midweek preview special, as we look at what the Lads can expect from Wednesday night's game. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #SUFC #EFLChampionship

How the Falk do you sum that one up? A largely positive afternoon outdone by a couple of late, late goals - and one of them from a bloody goalkeeper. There's plenty dig through, as Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to pick apart the first positive 87 minutes, those disastrous last few minutes, Dan Ballard's injury and tons more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship

An excellent weekend win at Bristol City has handed Sunderland an excellent start to life in the Championship as we return to the SOL to face QPR. Our penalty shoot win against them last week feels like a long time ago, however, another win against the R's this week would place cement a tremendous return to the second tier. Can we do? We roped in Alex from QPR podcast R Generation to see what the fuss is with Michael Beale and more. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. Heavy intro music by Trap Them - Gift and Gift Unsteady #SAFC #QPR #EFLChampionship

Ellis Simms and Ross Stewart teamed up to hand Sunderland our first win of the the season - and it was great! Brad Sharpe and Ross Black join me to pick apart a cracking afternoon's work, Simms' double, Rosco's winner and Jack Clarke's terrific performance. Plus a bit of transfer market chat. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

A positive opening day performance against Coventry City has instilled a little bit more confidence that Sunderland might just be okay this season as we head to Ashton Gate. Its been almost five years since 'Bristanbul' and - in short - things have changed dramatically at both clubs. Returning guest and freelance journalist Gregor MacGregor (@GeeMacGee) has covered the Robins for numerous publications over the years and joins the show to chat this weekend's game, and update us on our opponents this Saturday. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #BCFC #EFLChampionship

It started with a bang, and ended up with a kick in the teeth - but Sunderland's return to the Championship proved to be a largely positive affair. Myself and Brad got to it late thanks to a combination of the Lionesses bringing it home and terrible reality TV shows - but we pick apart our 1-1 draw against Coventry for your listening pleasure. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #CCFC #EFL #Championship