Wise Men Say

Wise Men Say

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The longest-running Sunderland AFC podcast, established in 2013. Up to three shows a week including previews, reaction shows, live shows and feature-length episodes with quality articles live on wisemensay.co.uk Twitter Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 504 - "Thin Gruel" 16.12.2019

The Athletic's George Caulkin joins Stephen and Gareth to discuss the hopelessness currently surrounding the club. Great.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 503 - Blackpool (H) Reaction Show - "Parkinson Years" 15.12.2019

Rory Fallow and the lads discuss Sunderland’s 1-1 draw at home to Blackpool, and wonder how many Parkinson Years it will take before they ever win again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 502 - "Tangerines For Christmas" 12.12.2019

Frankie hosts with Micky and Craig in the studio as they discuss the latest dramatic day in the history of Sunderland Football Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 501 - "Just Sack Phil" 09.12.2019

Stephen, Gareth and Richard get together for a massive whinge after our latest embarrassment at Gillingham on Saturday. To say the mood is sombre would be an understatement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 500 - "Live at Fausto Coffee with Stephen Elliott" 06.12.2019

The lads are joined by former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott for a special live show at Fausto Coffee to celebrate the 500th episode of the WMS podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 499 - "The Team of the Decade" 03.12.2019

Stephen and Gareth are joined by former SAFC defender Gary Bennett and The Chronicle's James Hunter to pick a WMS Sunderland AFC Team of the Decade and look back over the last ten seasons at the football club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 498 - "Jesus of Sunderland" 28.11.2019

With no game to preview, Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling get together over a pint of neck oil in Poetic License and talk about Sunderland's season so far, what has gone wrong and where it needs to improve. They also imagine the content of those famous references which landed Phil Parkinson the job in the first place. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 497 - Burton Albion (H) Reaction Show 26.11.2019

Defeat to Burton Albion signalled the latest low in a season of new lows for Sunderland, and the lads assembled after the 2-1 reverse to talk about the match and what it may mean for Phil Parkinson's future at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 496 - "Good Football Men" 25.11.2019

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough as well as SAFC fanzine stalwart Tom Lynn to discuss a disappointing performance at home to Coventry and look ahead to Burton on Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 495 - Coventry City (H) Reaction Show 23.11.2019

The lads get together after Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Coventry City as they wonder where another win is going to come from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 494 - "Manc Cast II" 21.11.2019

Tom Walsh hosts and is joined by WMS writers James Reay and Joe Owens to discuss our cup exit at the hands of the mighty Gillingham, and to look ahead to a tough test on Saturday against Coventry City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 493 - "Sticky Wicket" 11.11.2019

The Chronicle's James Hunter joins Stephen and Gareth to cover off our 1-1 FA Cup draw with Gillingham and all other things Sunderland AFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 492 - "Sweet FA Cup" 07.11.2019

Frankie is joined in the studio by Richard and Micky for a brief look back at the Leicester City game and a look forward to the weekends fixture v Gillingham in the FA cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 491- "McLaughlin-2-McLaughlin" 04.11.2019

The lads are joined by The Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith and Chris Blyth of fan merchandise company From The Terraces to discuss our 1-0 victory over Southend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 490 - Southend United Reaction Show 02.11.2019

Rory Fallow is joined by Craig Clark, Matthew Keeling and Micky Lough as they discuss Sunderland's 1-0 victory over Southend United. Find out what happened to Micky's coat and what the lads think of Phil Parkinson so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 489 - MONEY! Southend United Preview 31.10.2019

Gareth Barker is joined by Lewis Newton and Richard Easterbrook as the team discuss the announcement of new substantial investment in Sunderland, talk through the Carabao Cup exit at Oxford United and preview the visit of Southend United on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 488 - "Little margin for error" 28.10.2019

Gareth is joined by ALS editor Martyn McFadden and writer of 'Five go mad in Budapest', Ray Agar. We talk a little bit about Ray's book, discuss another away defeat and look ahead to our League Cup tie at Oxford on Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 487 - Shrewsbury Town Preview 24.10.2019

Frankie is joined in the studio by Craig Clark and Michael Lough for a look back on the 5-0 victory over Tranmere and of course look ahead to the weekend's fixture against Shrewsbury Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 486 - Tranmere (H) Reaction Show 22.10.2019

"Can I just shock you? I like Phil Parkinson" Matthew Keeling is joined by an assortment of Wise Men Say regulars as Sunderland recorded their biggest home league victory in more than two decades, getting manager Phil Parkinson up and running with his first three points in the Stadium of Light hotseat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 485 - "Things can only get better..." 21.10.2019

Former Sunderland defender Danny Collins makes his WMS debut as the lads discuss a first defeat for Phil Parkinson and look ahead to Tuesday's clash with Tranmere Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 484 - "Parkinson Pod" 17.10.2019

Richard, Craig and Matthew react to the appointment of Phil Parkinson and preview our trip to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 483 - "It's.... The RokerCast" 10.10.2019

Rory Fallow and Matthew Keeling present this special show from the Roker Riviera to discuss a tumultuous week in the life of Sunderland AFC, the season so far, Jack Ross's dismissal and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 482 - Grimsby Town REACTION 08.10.2019

Even by Sunderland's standards, this was an eventful day, and it was brought to an end in suitably chaotic circumstances as the Black Cats edged a 3-2 victory in the Leasing.com Trophy at home to Grimsby Town. Gareth Barker, Craig Clark and Micky Lough discuss the game, along with - more importantly - the departure of Jack Ross and the reported collapse of the takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Episode 481 - "Not this again..." 07.10.2019

Stephen and Gareth are joined by WMS regular Richard Easterbook and ALS Fanzine editor Martyn McFadden to relive the disaster at Sincil Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 480 - Lincoln Reaction Show 05.10.2019

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by various Wise Men Say contributors following Sunderland's terrible 2-0 defeat at Lincoln City. Was that the worst performance ever, and does that spell the end of the road for Jack Ross on Wearside? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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