Wise Men Say

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are joined by Richard Easterbrook as they preview Sunderland's League One opener against Bristol Rovers, while looking back at Tuesday night's 8-1 victory over Aston Villa U21s in the EFL Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by BBC Newcastle's Sunderland AFC commentator Nick Barnes as they talk through Saturday's Carabao Cup tie against Hull City, Tuesday's EFL Trophy fixture against Aston Villa U21, the continuing takeover saga, as well as discussing the signing of Danny Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads react to our league cup defeat at the hands of Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen, Gareth, Rory and Micky return with our first pod of the 20-21 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling have watched 1999's follow-up to Premier Passions so you don't have to. Lots of chat about unlimited cinema passes, BBC weatherman Paul Mooney and Robbie Coltrane emerging as an unlikely transfer target for Peter Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Chris Weatherspoon and a welcome back to Micky Lough for his first successful podcast recording since the start of lockdown. Up for discussion is the controversial salary cap, a socially distanced Stadium of Light and it's a resounding thumbs up for the new Nike home and away kits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling look back at the fifth episode of Premier Passions, where Sunderland must avoid defeat against Wimbledon to secure their top flight status. Meanwhile, the chairman loses his temper in a meeting with the fans - sound familiar? - while there's a race against time to finish works on the new stadium. Sounds like a job for the Changing Rooms team.....

Stewart Donald's meeting with fan groups was the only conversation in town tonight as Stephen Goldsmith discussed those events with Red and White Army's Dave Rose, before being joined by Chris Weatherspoon, Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook. This episode was recorded before Sunderland announced the departures of Richard Hill and Tony Coton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker as Sunderland's 96-97 season reaches a critical point, there's a sort-of derby and we prepare to say a final farewell to Roker Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling as they continue their look back at Premier Passions. This week, Peter Reid spends thousands on a 'burning ember', we've all been getting football wrong according to Gina McKee, while it's a derby with a difference as the Black Cats travel to Newcastle United with their Premier League future hanging in the balance. Hosted on Acast....

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Chris Weatherspoon are joined by Sky Sports' Tom White to discuss our recently released retained list, McLaughlin, Mumba and Methven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by WMS regulars Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Richard Easterbrook as special guest Kevin Phillips talks us through Sunderland's two seasons in Division One culminating in a record points tally in 1999. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Matthew Keeling and Gareth Barker to continue their deep dive into 1998 BBC One documentary Premier Passions, with a Handy Andy update, Sunderland's romantic mini break to a golf hotel, important decisions in the board room and another cock-up for Fred. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by Craig Clark and Chris Weatherspoon to talk about the League One season coming to an abrupt end - and what could happen next for Sunderland AFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling to look back at the 1998 BBC One documentary series Premier Passions. The first episode sets the scene as the cameras take a look into life as a bottom half Premier League club on the cusp of a move to a brand new stadium, their struggle against relegation and their seemingly hopeless search for a new striker. Hosted on Acast. See...

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Gareth Barker and Richard Easterbrook to talk through Sunderland AFC's latest PR masterclass as season ticket renewals are on the agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark as they conclude their look back at hit Bravo show Danny Dyer's Real Football Factories as our likeable protagonist ventures to Yorkshire and the Midlands before bringing the series to a close by sampling the famous atmosphere on the road with England.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling are back together (virtually) to preview this weekend's return to sporting action in the Bundesliga, where the Wise Men Say team have all selected clubs to follow until the season's completion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker and Tom Walsh discuss the latest developments following the Daily Mail and The Times' investigation into Sunderland's accounts last week, while Chris Weatherspoon catches up with Price of Football Podcast's Kieran Maguire to get the lowdown on what the revelations - and the club's explanation thereof - actually mean for Sunderland AFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark for this fond look back at Bravo's hit show The Real Football Factories presented by none other than Tommy Johnson himself, Danny Dyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Barker is joined by Tom Walsh and Chris Weatherspoon as the team discusses the current state of play at Sunderland AFC and their views on plans to restart football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This is the worst film I've ever seen." Tom Walsh is joined by Matthew Keeling and Craig Clark to pick over the hooligan/prison genre-bending straight-to-DVD sequel Green Street 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is again joined by Richard Easterbrook, Rory Fallow and Tom Walsh as they conclude their look back at the incredible season of 2013-14 which saw two managers, one cup final and a miracle. Part Two picks up the season from Sunderland's trip to Wembley and on to a sensational conclusion to the Premier League campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A season that requires two lengthy parts tells you a lot. The season of 2013/14 was packed with incident: Di Canio, Poyet, a cup final, a relegation battle and derby wins. Stephen, Richard, Rory and Tom discuss all these things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second part takes us into the final ever season at Roker Park. It ended with an all too familiar experience, but there were some good results that season. Lee Howey joins the lads again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.