Roker Rapport Podcast

A young Lads team tamed the Tigers, so we mulled it over with Nick Barnes of BBC Newcastle and Spencer Vignes, author of Lost in France: The Remarkable Life and Death of Leigh Roose, Football’s First Superstar! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? In-Depth analysis of the Hull game The kids are alright... The impact of Asoro, Ma...

It's time for this week's episode of Rapport Xtra - Today we're joined by Les of Amber Nectar to preview this weekend's game against Hull City. Listen in! What are we talking about this week? We compete over which fan base is more depressed ...and which sh*thouse owner is more sh*thouse than the other; The differing successes of each respective areas' City of Culture bids; Just how out of touch ca...

Who cares if we lost on Sunday? We’ve got a Podcast to record and some Terry’s Chocolate Orange to eat! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? Are we hungover? How bad was Sunday? Why would any child support Sunderland these days? Jack Rodwell’s future; Potential signings; The awful reality of Sunderland’s statistics; The upcoming...

It's time for this week's episode of Rapport Xtra - Today we're joined by Mark Poyser of BBC Wales to preview this weekend's game against Cardiff City. Listen in! What are we talking about this week? Just how is Neil Warnock so successful? How do Cardiff fans feel about Chris Coleman? How you build a team on free transfers and challenge for promotion; Which Sunderland Player would the Bluebirds li...

Our team of intrepid Podcasters are back in the studio to mull over the Middlesbrough defeat, the signing of Jake Clarke-Salter and the game this coming weekend against Cardiff.  What are we talking about this week? The Boro game - how bad was it? The signing of Chelsea’s Jake Clarke-Salter; The rest of the transfer window - what do we need? Should Coleman consider starting Joel Asoro? What e...

We’re back! Join us as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Rich Ferraro from The Forest Ramble Podcast! You can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The Boxing Day nightmare against Sheffield United; Saturday's trip down to The City Ground to face Nottingham Forest; The possibility that certain player...

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every Thursday as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by James Shield from The Sheffield Star! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The Boxing Day clash with Sheffield United; Chis Wilder and Chris Coleman; are there similarity's to be drawn? How...

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every Thursday as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Chris Pugh from Tilton Talk Show! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The upcoming game with Birmingham City; What’s it like being worse than us?! Steve Cotterill - current Birmingham manag...

Now there’s the Sunderland we all know and love. We discuss that massive Fulham win, preview Birmingham and more. Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? Fulham - Chris Coleman’s take three points from his former side, and what a performance is was; Maj-ic man Josh Maja and his impact; Coleman’s excellent tactics and the lads’ exec...

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every Thursday as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Jack Collins from Fulhamish Podcast! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? Having experienced Coleman's leadership first hand; what exactly do the Fulham fans think of the big man himself? Do...

Joining us in the studio this week is Luke Ball, son of Kevin, as we mull over Saturday’s draw at Wolves, the decline of Lee Cattermole, and Kevin Ball’s current role at the club. Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? Wolves - good result? Coleman’s tactics and how well executed they were; The importance of the young players; Lee...

We’re back! You can catch an extra show every Thursday as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Richard Hobbs from Wolves Fancast! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? Can we learn anything from Wolves own relegation struggles and their consequent rebirth? What can Sunderland expect fr...

What a load of sh!te this weekend has been, eh - in more ways than one! Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The myth that was Poo-gate; The awful display and result against Reading; The rotten core - is it a real thing?! Should Coleman look to use youth over experience? Do we stand a chance of getting anything from the Wolves g...

We’re back! Now you can catch an extra show every Thursday as we preview the upcoming game with an opposition supporter - today we’re joined by Simeon from Reading FC Fansite ‘The Tilehurst End’. Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? What can Sunderland expect from Jaap Stam’s side? Just how on Earth Paul McShane became a decent...

Wahey! Finally, after fifty-one episodes, we decided to stop being rank amateurs and record a show in an actual studio where we can see each other and that. Join us - you can hear this week’s show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The fantastic win over Burton; Chris Coleman’s immediate impact; Sunderland’s young prospects - who is good enough to make it? Who would...

We have a new manager! The now former Wales boss Chris Coleman has, for reasons unknown, decided to take on the ultimate challenge that is SAFC - Listen in! What are we talking about this week? The appointment of Chris Coleman; The Villa game and what positives can be taken; Who are we most likely to see the back of come January? Watmore's injury and thoughts on the rest of the academy players; Pl...

Since you last joined us we lost to Middlesbrough, and Ellis Short emerged from the shadows to give us an update on his ownership of the club. Join us as we discuss the mental world of Sunderland AFC - Listen in! What are we talking about this week? The defeat to Middlesbrough; Who should Sunderland appoint as the next manager? THAT Ellis Short interview; Plus much, much more. It's honey for the e...

Our intrepid cast of Podcasters got together to record a show following the news that Simon Grayson has left Sunderland - Listen in! What are we talking about this week? Simon Grayson’s sacking; What sort of manager should Sunderland target next? Is anyone capable of removing us from this mess? The Bolton performance which led to Grayson leaving; Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears! Host...

Join our weary cast of Podcasters as they take you through the fallout from the Brentford game, the journey ahead and more - Listen in! What are we talking about this week? The Brentford draw - how deflating was the end result? Positives - there have to be some, surely? The task ahead as we gear up to face Bristol City;Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Reality has set in, boys and girls. Join us on our Podcasting journey as we discuss the QPR draw and Simon Grayson’s future as manager. Listen in! What are we talking about this week? The draw against QPR;Grayson’s bizarre team selection & tactics;Wider issues around sacking the manager and ownership;Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Sunderland... didn't lose! Wahey! Should we be happy? I dunno. We also spoke this week to 'The Red & White Army' about their plans going ahead. Join us. What are we talking about this week? We discuss the Preston performance in depth;Are Sunderland’s young guns the answer to our problems? A chat with ‘Red & White Army’ interim Chairman Andrew Hird;Plus much, much more. It's honey for the ears! Hos...

I DON’T BELIEEEEEEEVE IT! Another loss? You bet’cha! Here’s your weekly dose of Podcasting bliss from the lads at Roker Report. What are we talking about this week? Our latest defeat, this time to Cardiff;Is it time to press the John O’Shea emergency button? Should Lee Cattermole be dropped? Simon Grayson - how much blame should he take for our current predicament? Positives? Are there any? Plus m...

Well at least we didn’t lose... right? Strap yourselves in for yet another hour of Sunderland-y Podcasting bliss - you can find our show on iTunes, Acast and Youtube. What are we talking about this week? The Hull game - disappointing, or a fair result? Should Grayson consider Cattermole’s place in the side? How much time do we give the manager to get it right? Do we protect Vaughan, knowing our la...

Sunderland are in a deep, dark hole and appear to be descending rapidly down it. Join us for this week’s Podcast - perhaps our ‘realest’ yet. What are we talking about this week? The Sheff Utd defeat - our third in a row;Our first impressions of the three deadline day signings;The direction of the club off the pitch;Grayson’s tactics - should we be worried? Plus much, much more. It's honey for the...

We decided the only way to cope with the inevitable disappointment of deadline day was to get together for a bit of sweaty, uncut, curse laden inebriated chat. Obviously the only logical thing to do was stream it live...What are we talking about this week? Everything - All the action as it happened;New signings and the one's that got away;Are Short and Bain really interested in the long term? Why...