Wise Men Say

Was that the worst game of football seen at the Stadium of Light in recent times? Difficult to say, there's some stiff competition...Joining us in the studio is man from the internet, among other things, Andy Dawson plus WMS regular and Fisherman's Friend, Craig Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's never boring, but it's often depressing. WMS regulars Rory Fallow and Gary Foster and the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young try to pick the bones out of a bizarre game at Goodison Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 2014 we needed to fill for a show we were doing for a local radio station. Craig and Gareth came up with this. Alan Pardew and Steve Bruce living in a flat together, searching for a roomy. It's average. But Craig and 13 other people wanted us to put it up online. So here they are. All 6 episodes, back to back. Cringe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The joy of six. WMS beard merchant Craig Clark joins us, as well as Michael McKnight of Frankie and the Heartstrings and ALS fanzine editor Martyn McFadden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pattern continues. Sam Allardyce's Sunderland fall to yet another defeat on his managerial debut, with the Mags up next. It's a canny big week ahead, but we'll look back over the West Brom game with WMS regular Craig Clark, as well as WMS new boy Gary Spalding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dick has gone and we still haven't won a game. As we move on from our 6th manager in four years, we'll discuss where we go from here. Joining us tonight are The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter and freelancer, Gary Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was a bit rubbish, wasn't it? There's nothing like a good inquest and this is the latest in a long line for Sunderland. Joining us tonight are The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter and WMS regular and hobo Craig Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A much improved Sunderland were defeated by Spurs, but there are plenty of positives to take. Could there be a team in there somewhere? Joining us in the studio are Sunderland writer Tom Lynn and ALS Fanzine's Paul 'Sobs' Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A point at Villa gives Sunderland a bit of hope after a dreadful start. We go into the international break with a new addition, some lad from Liverpool. We'll talk about all of that stuff with bearded monstrosity Craig Clark and freelance journalist Gary Foster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better, Clive. Sunderland showed the graft against Swansea that they should be exhibiting every week and we got a well deserved point. We're joined by BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes, and Richard Mason of The Northern Echo, to mull it all over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was that more depressing than last week? Sunderland are currently outdoing themselves on weekly basis, and not in a good way. We rummage through the garbage with ALS editor in chief, Martyn McFadden and our won Craig Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I guess we've started as we finished. All of the hope evaporated after a dismal 25 minutes at Leicester City. We discuss the defeat with The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to take a look over Sunderland's pre season so far. We talk new signings and hope and expectations for the coming year. Michael Proctor joins us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think we're all glad that's over. Our defeat at Chelsea didn't seem to matter, but there are still big question marks over the future of the manager. Will Dick stay or go? We'll take a look back over the season, and look forwards too, with BBC Radio Newcastle commentator Nick Barnes and ALS Fanzine editor-in-chief Martyn McFadden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week's brief effort, on this week's Wise Men Say we'll fight technology until something good happens. We've got a duet of local journos in the studio. The Sunderland Echo's Chris Young and The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter offer up some insight after our 0-0 draw with Leicester City. Will it be enough? We also preview the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night, where a point will be enou...

After last week failing to materialise (circumstances beyond our control) we were gutted we couldn't talk about a win. Then we had more tech problems this evening. Doh! We didn't bank on Sunderland gannin pure radge and winning AGAIN. We'll talk about the Everton victory, a Danny Graham wonder strike and more. We're joined in the studio by A Love Supreme fanzine editor, Chris Thompson. We've also...

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Michael Proctor and Gary Foster to talk about the Sunderland draw at Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why? Just, why? Smashed again at home, leaving us with more questions than answers. All the confidence and momentum from the derby victory gone, and we've got two weeks to stew and worry about it all. We're joined by SAFC writer Tom Lynn and the Sunderland Echo's Chris Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 27 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! Five in a row, Jermain Defoe and absolute bliss. We're joined in the studio by WMS regular Craig Clark and ALS stalwart Paul 'Sobs' Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! Not even a dose of Dick could improve Sunderland's fortunes on Saturday. Another defeat, another rubbish decision. ALS editor in chief Martyn McFadden and Hyde and Beast's Neil Bassett join us in the studio to discuss the West Ham game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 25 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! What a disaster. We pick the bones out of the prolapse that was the Aston Villa defeat with Craig Clark and Freelancer Gary Foster. Is this the beginning of the end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 24 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! It's an all WMS affair in the studio, as the bearded leviathen Craig Clark joins us in the studio to look over the Manchester United game and preview the massive game at Hull. We also hear from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 23 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! We're joined in the studio by The Northern Echo's Richard Mason as well as our first contributor from We Are Wearside, Paul Maughan. We discuss the draw with West Brom, as well as hearing from Gus Poyet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 22 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! We're joined in the studio by ALS fanzine Editor in Chief, Martyn McFadden as well as Frankie and the Heartstrings members Frankie and Michael. Tonight, it's Bradford misery. If you're a sadomasochist then get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 21 of the Wise Men Say podcast, in association with A Love Supreme, is now live! We're joined in the studio by another débutante; Sportsbyte contributor Jack Shields, as well as The The Evening Chronicle's James Hunter. We talk about Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Swansea, and look ahead to QPR with Steve Colwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.