Wise Men Say Archive
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIndependent Sunderland AFC podcast, established 2013.
A team of regular voices getting together to talk about all things SAFC.
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Episodes
Episode 464 - "Three Mac"
August 19, 2019 17:34 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBStephen and Gareth and joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at an excellent victory over Portsmouth and ahead to Tuesday night's encounter with Rochdale.
Episode 463 - Portsmouth (H) Reaction!
August 17, 2019 17:34 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBMatthew Keeling is joined by Micky Lough as the lads react to Sunderland's 2-1 victory over Portsmouth, earning Jack Ross's side their first three points of the 2019-20 campaign. There were plaudits for Ozturk and Willis, praise for Jon McLaughlin - while there's another outing for Kenny Sackett as Sunderland get their season off and running at the expense of their old foes Portsmouth.
Episode 462 - "Unacceptable"
August 12, 2019 18:41 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBAnother game, another 1-1, and a miserable first half. Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Rory Fallow and it's a debut for ALS contributor Eve Sayers.
Episode 461 - "Ipswich preview at Fausto Coffee"
August 08, 2019 20:14 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBMicky Lough, Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark got together at Fausto Coffee to preview our trip to Portman Road on Saturday.
Episode 460 - "Not this again..."
August 05, 2019 17:33 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Sunderland served up a textbook 1-1 draw at home to Oxford United to kick their season off with a whimper. Gareth and Stephen are joined by Sunderland fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to reflect on the weekend's frustrations.
Episode 459 - "Hello Darkness My Old Friend" - REACTION!
August 03, 2019 18:28 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBThe first reaction show of the season follows a similar pattern to last year, with the lads picking the bones out of Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Oxford United. Matthew Keeling is joined by Chris Weatherspoon and Micky Lough in the ironically-named Victory Club as the Black Cats laboured to another stalemate. If you didn’t know already, then you can subscribe on iTunes, listen or stream on Acast or use the RSS Feed to subscribe and listen. Alternatively you can stream it below.
Episode 458 - "League One returns..."
August 01, 2019 19:02 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBWe're back with the first podcast of the 2019/20 season to preview the first game at home to Oxford United on Saturday. We were joined by The Chronicle's Sunderland writer, James Hunter.
SPECIAL: Stewart Donald Q&A at the SoL
July 27, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBGareth and Craig hosted a Q&A at the Stadium of Light, on behalf of Sunderland AFC, with chairman Stewart Donald before the final game of pre-season. Club legend Kevin Ball also joined the panel The audio is the best we could take given the equipment and set up we had, but we wanted to put it out there as we know fans have been keen to hear from Stewart. So please take this into consideration if the sound quality isn't up to the usual standard. Thanks!
SPECIAL: WMS meet Niall Quinn
June 29, 2019 10:44 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBStephen and Gareth speak with former player, coach, manager, chairman and club legend Niall Quinn about his playing days at Sunderland AFC. We only had half an hour with the big man so we did our best to cover off as much as possible based on where the conversation went! Roker Report later spoke to Niall about his time as club chairman, so make sure you follow them on their channels for part two when it lands!
Episiode 455 - "Play Off Final Preview with Kevin Ball"
May 23, 2019 19:31 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBThe lads are joined by Sunderland legend Kevin Ball to preview the play off final against Charlton on Sunday...
Episode 454 - We Are Off To Wembley AGAIN! REACTION
May 16, 2019 22:34 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MBThe boys down at the game and back home in the pub have their say on the the 0-0 away to Portsmouth
Episiode 453 - "Pompey Play Off Preview"
May 14, 2019 17:47 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThe lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a vital home leg play off victory and look ahead to massive game at Fratton Park on Thursday night.
Episode 452 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth
May 12, 2019 08:52 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBA gaggle of Wise Men Say podcasters met at the Hilton immediately after our 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in the play off semi final, first leg. There's giddy thoughts on the opposition, Ozturk, Wyke and the return of The King.
Episiode 451 - "The Terror of the Play Offs"
May 08, 2019 17:58 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBGareth is joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and former Sunderland striker Lee Howey to look ahead to our biggest game of the season as we face Portsmouth in the first leg of the play offs.
Episode 450 - "The Play Offs"
May 05, 2019 14:37 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBCraig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to take a look at our rivals in The Play Offs and how the lads might get on come the end of May...
Episiode 449 - "Fleetwood Fume, Finance Fun and Southend Slurs"
May 02, 2019 18:21 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBFrankie is in the studio with Micky Lough and Chris Weatherspoon trying to be positive
Episode 448 - "The Keeling Madness"
April 29, 2019 18:50 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBThe lads are joined by the Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss the Portsmouth game and the potential Play-Off nightmare...
Episode 447 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-1 Portsmouth
April 27, 2019 20:30 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBHear from manager Jack Ross and Wise Men Say's Rory Fallow, Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling after a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light left Sunderland six points adrift of the automatic promotion places with two games left to play.
Episode 446 - "Pre Pompy Patter"
April 25, 2019 18:54 - 37 minutes - 85.6 MBFrankie is joined in the studio tonight by regular contributor and Max Power's best mate Matthew Keeling and from Red & White Army Andrew Hird
Episode 445 - "The Run In"
April 20, 2019 19:20 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBCraig Clark and Matthew Keeling got together at Fausto Coffee to look ahead to our final four games of the season.
Episode 444 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-0 Doncaster
April 19, 2019 20:07 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBJames Copley speaks to the BBC's Nick Barnes and Sunderland manager Jack Ross whilst the Wise Men Say lads react in the pub to the Black Cats' comprehensive victory over Doncaster Rovers in League One.
Episode 443 - "Donny Drum Roll"
April 17, 2019 18:28 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MBFrankie and Craig are in the studio and somehow manage to waffle on about all things Sunderland for 45 minutes, enjoy
Episode 442 - "Episode 442"
April 15, 2019 17:48 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThe lads are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to talk about a bizarre and disappointing home defeat to Coventry.
Episode 440 - "#fireupourcity etc"
April 11, 2019 18:02 - 34 minutes - 12 MBFrankie and Richard discuss all things Sunderland and look ahead to the game V Coventry at the weekend
Episode 439 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-1 Burton
April 09, 2019 23:02 - 30 minutes - 25.3 MBHost James Copley chats to BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason and Sunderland manager Jack Ross after Sunderland's hotly contested 1-1 draw with Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light. Plus, the Wise Men Say lads, led by Rory Fallow, enter your earphones from one of Roker's finest drinking establishments to bring you loyal listeners some delightful post-match craic, banter and analysis.
Episode 438 - "Mc8eough"
April 08, 2019 17:15 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThe lads went to the Roker End cafe and joined Martyn McFadden to talk about the last few weeks and look ahead to our run in.
Episode 437 - "Rochdale GA/77"
April 04, 2019 17:49 - 26 minutes - 9.1 MBFrankie hears from Jack Ross post Accrington. Rory and his dad chew the game over, then Matthew pops into the studio to look ahead at the weekends fixture away to Rochdale
Episode 436 - "Road to Wembley"
March 30, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBMatthew and Craig got together at Fausto Coffee for a bonus edition of WMS. They look at our cup run, previous Wembley jaunts, team selection and more ahead of Sunday's final.
Episode 435 - "Taxi For Wembley'
March 28, 2019 19:23 - 31 minutes - 11 MBWe look forward to the game this weekend, and are joined in the studio by star of Netflix series Peter the taxi driver. Frankie and Rory also make an appearance
Wise Men Say Meet The Managers: Terry Butcher - Part One
March 24, 2019 12:24 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThink Terry Butcher. Blood and bandages, Italia 90, Glasgow Rangers and their English invasion, Bobby Robson's Ipswich. He also played for and managed the lads - and what is more he is next in our Meet the Managers series.
Episode 434 - "BMI v xG"
March 18, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBThe lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to look back at a crucial victory over Walsall as well as looking towards our trip to Wembley.
Episode 433 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-1 Walsall
March 16, 2019 18:32 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBWe hear from Sunderland manager Jack Ross and WMS regulars Micky Lough and Matthew Keeling as the lads react to our 2-1 home win over Walsall.
Episode 432 - "FUME"
March 11, 2019 20:13 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThe lads are joined by Chronicle journalist James Hunter to talk about a bad tempered 1-1 draw at Wycombe Wanderers as well as Wembley ticketing joy/woes.
Episode 431 - REACTION - Bristol Rovers 0-2 Sunderland
March 06, 2019 20:52 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBMicky Lough hosts on the long journey back from Bristol, and reflects on Sunderland securing their place at Wembley in the EFL Trophy Final. He was joined by ALS 'head honcho' Martyn McFadden and ALS writer Michael Conroy.
Episode 430 - "ALS 30"
March 04, 2019 18:13 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBNo Stephen this week but Gareth is at the ALS Cafe to chat with Martyn McFadden and Jez Robinson, the founders of A Love Supreme, to talk about 30 years of the fanzine. We look ahead to Bristol Rovers and discuss the win over Plymouth Argyle.
Episode 429 - REACTION - Sunderland 2-0 Plymouth
March 02, 2019 19:28 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBJames Copley speaks with Jack Ross, Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett as we react to Sunderland's 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle. We also hear from WMS regulars in the pub and get fan reaction as well.
Episode 428 - "Pre Plymouth Points of View"
February 28, 2019 19:11 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBFrankie is joined in the studio by Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling as they look ahead to the visit of Plymouth Argyle on Saturday
Episode 427 - "Phatic Conversation"
February 25, 2019 19:03 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBThe lads are joined by former Sunderland striker/centre back Lee Howey to discuss our victory away at Bristol Rovers.
Episode 426 - REACTION - Bristol Rovers 0-2 Sunderland
February 23, 2019 18:46 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBIt's an away day treat as Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh guide you through their respective trips to Bristol Rovers. We hear from Rory (and his dar) and Tom pre-match as they speak with fans about their expectations of the day's game as well as ruminating on recent form and fixtures, League One, and Checkatrade glory or promotion? Post match we get player rating chat from Craig and Matthew as well as further reflections from Rory (and his dar) and Tom. It's rambling, it's raw. it's drunken and ...
Episode 425 - "Macallan 18"
February 21, 2019 18:58 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBThe lads are joined by A Love Supreme head honcho, Martyn McFadden, to look back at our win over Gillingham as well as previewing our visit to Bristol Rovers.
Ep 424 - REACTION - Sunderland 4-2 Gillingham
February 19, 2019 23:13 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBJames Copley speaks with Nick Barnes and Jack Ross after our 4-2 victory over Gillingham. We also hear from WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon and his dar. What a treat!
Episode 422 - REACTION - Sunderland 1-1 Blackpool
February 13, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 27.1 MBJames Copley guides you through the sea of disappointment after another home draw. We hear from Phil Smith, Jack Ross, Simon O'Rourke and a throng of WMS contributors.
Episode 421 - "The Jeff Whitley Benchmark"
February 11, 2019 18:56 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBThe lads are joined by author and producer Lance Hardy to discuss our 1-1 draw at Oxford and look ahead to what could be a massive week in our promotion bid.
Wise Men Say meet Will Grigg
February 07, 2019 16:18 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBStephen and Gareth sat down with Will Grigg for a chat about his career, his move to Sunderland and his aspirations.
"A Fumble on the Metro"
February 04, 2019 19:07 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThe lads are joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes to discuss our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon and assess our January transfer window activity.
REACTION SHOW - Sunderland 1 AFC Wimbledon 0
February 02, 2019 20:15 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MBJames Copley hosts as we react to our 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon. He catches up with Nick Barnes, club historian Rob Mason, members of the WMS and other supporters to get their views on the game. We also hear from the gaffa, Jack Ross.
Bonus - Leadbitter, Baldwin, Methven
February 02, 2019 08:07 - 8 minutes - 7.07 MBA little bonus pod as Sunderland director Charlie Methven popped into town to show some community spirit after a recent shop fire in the city centre. He brought along Grant Leadbitter and Jack Baldwin too.
"PANIC! At The Isis"
January 31, 2019 19:11 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBWe're at The Ship Isis in Sunderland for a change of scene for a transfer window Mega Pod! Frankie, Stephen, Gareth and Craig discuss the incomings as they happen (well, maybe) and look ahead to our home game with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.
Wise Men Say Podcast - 2018/2019 - Episode 40 - 'Maja Has Left The Building'
January 24, 2019 19:32 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBFrankie is in the studio with Matthew and Craig as they discuss the Josh Maja situation and we also here from Juan Sartori thanks to ALS
REACTION SHOW - Sunderland 2 Man City U21s 0
January 23, 2019 00:37 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBJames Copley hosts as we react to our 2-0 victory over Man City U21s and our progression to the Semi Finals of the Checkatrade Trophy. We hear from: - WMS host Frankie Francis. - BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes. - Manager Jack Ross. - Duncan Watmore - Finally, Wise Men Say podcasters Stephen Goldsmith and Micky Lough.