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

Nov 3, 2026

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Episodes

PREVIEW | CHELSEA (A) 22.10.2025

Richard Easterbrook and Stephen Goldsmith preview Sunderland's trip to Stamford Bridge as the Black Cats face Chelsea in the Premier League. There's also a look back at a previous outing in West London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Another Win to Reflect on 20.10.2025

It's alreet this like, isn't it? Another home game in the Premier League and another win. Sunderland beat Wolves and Stephen and Gareth are in the pub to discuss it. They're joined by Massive Lads Fan and the Fire Station events guy Andrew Dipper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-0 WOLVES 18.10.2025

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Micky Lough as the team reacts to a 2-0 victory over Wolves at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | Wolves (H) 16.10.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jonathan Ellenor as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's first game back from the international break, at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers. We discuss how Regis Le Bris may have to reshuffle his pack owing to injuries to key players - who can come in and make the step up? There's a look back at a couple of previous outings against Wolves on Wear...

MONDAY SHOW: Reflecting On Defeat and Assessing The Season So Far 06.10.2025

Stephen and Jim look back to Saturday, we hear from Remo for some Manchester Utd perspective. There's another Regis Le Quiz and the lads assess where Sunderland are and who may be going against them to stay up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW| MANCHESTER UNITED (A) 02.10.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and former Sunderland player Lee Howey as they look ahead to the Black Cats' trip to Old Trafford - and there's another shot at redemption for one of our Regis Le Quiz contestants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Discussing Sunderland's Win at Forest w/ Phil Smith 29.09.2025

Stephen and Gareth (sort of) are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss another great Premier League result for Sunderland. There's another round of the Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW | NOTTINGHAM FOREST (A) 24.09.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jonathan Ellenor and Jimmy Reay as they look ahead to the trip to Nottingham Forest. Richard also speaks to Pete Blackburn from the Forest Focus podcast to get their perspective on the game, while a fresh contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: With Former Defender Danny Collins 22.09.2025

Danny Collins makes a return to reflect more on the Villa match with Stephen and Gareth. Another contestant takes on Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION | SUNDERLAND 1-1 ASTON VILLA 21.09.2025

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook, Micky Lough and Jon Ellenor as the team reacts to a heroic 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light for ten-man Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW SHOW | ASTON VILLA (H) 19.09.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Micky Lough and Jon Ellenor as they look ahead to the visit of Aston Villa to the Stadium of Light. There's Villa perspective from Tom Fahy while we have another contestant taking on Regis Le Quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: A Good Start Aided By a Point 15.09.2025

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Jimmy to look back at a point well earned at Crystal Palace. There's another round of the Regis Le Quiz, and the lads discuss the overall start.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland 13.09.2025

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Rory Fallow and Sunderland supporter Jordan Mellish as the Black Cats earned a point down at Crystal Palace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Crystal Palace v Sunderland 11.09.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Micky Lough and Jonathan Ellenor as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Crystal Palace. They discuss where the new signings may fit in over the weekend while there's another episode of Regis Le Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MONDAY SHOW: Deadline Day Reaction and More on Brentford 01.09.2025

Stephen and Gareth are joined by Jonathan to discuss the incomings and outgoings on deadline day. There's also further reflection on Saturday's win against Brentford.  Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Sunderland 2 Brentford 1 30.08.2025

How about that then? Super Sub Isidor off the bench again to score, this time with a a late, late winner. Stephen had a quick catchup with Nick Barnes on the final whistle, and we hear from Le Bris in the press room. Then it's over to the pub where Eleanor and Rick are, once again, full of joy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Brentford (H) 28.08.2025

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay as we look ahead to the visit of Brentford on Saturday. There's a chat with Billy from the Beesotted Brentford Podcast while we've got another contestant for Regis Le Quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland 25.08.2025

Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe discuss the defeat at Burnley, the visit of Huddersifeld and there's another quizzer on the block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland 23.08.2025

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jimmy Reay as Sunderland are brought crashing back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat away at Burnley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: Burnley (A) 21.08.2025

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay as Sunderland look forward to their first away game of the season. There's Burnley input from Dan Barnes from the Lancashire Telegraph while we've got another willing participant in our quickfire quiz... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: A Premier League Win, Next? 18.08.2025

How about that then? Premier League football has returned and Sunderland smashed West Ham 3-0 on the first game back.  Stephen, Eleanor and Jonathan look back at the win, breath taking atmosphere, and discuss expectations from here. Also, the quiz returns, can Nick beat the current score of 14? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REACTION: Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United 16.08.2025

What a way to make our return to the Premier League! Stephen Goldsmith is joined by journalist Ian Murtagh on the full-time whistle, there's reaction to the win from head coach Regis Le Bris, while over at Sheepfolds, Eleanor McCabe is joined by Micky Lough, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL-NEW PREVIEW SHOW: West Ham United (H) 14.08.2025

We are back in the Premier League and we bring you an all-new Preview Show that befits such a status, with bells and whistles, as we look ahead to our return to the promised land. Richard Easterbrook, Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss Sunderland's summer, we introduce our brand new quiz, and we've got special guests Andy Dawson and Sam Delaney from the Top Flight Time Machine podcast to...

Sir Bob Murray Would Like Your Ear... 13.08.2025

You may or may not be aware of the issues brought to light this week over the development of Sheepfolds, an area next to the ground. Sir Bob Murray wants the current plans putting in the bin, what's your thoughts? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Show: A Win, a Defeat and A New Defender? 11.08.2025

Stephen and Jonathan have chat about the two friendly results over the weekend. Did anyone stake a claim for a start, away from the 11 that won in Germany?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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