Wise Men Say by Wise Men Say

05.05.2024

Defeat as Sunderland's Dismal Season Ends

Sheffield Wednesday who had about 2 points in October end up just 3 behind Sunderland. Only Rotherham have worse form than The Lads since Dodds was given the job and encouraged to "plod along until the end of the season"....

05.02.2024

Sunderland Preview: Sheffield Wednesday (H)

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook convene to preview Sunderland's final game of the season and to answer some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.29.2024

Monday Show: Another defeat on the road compounds Cats' misery

Gareth Barker and Michael Lough discuss another miserable defeat away at Watford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.25.2024

Sunderland Preview: Watford (A)

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook do their best not to look back on the Millwall match and do their best to preview the Watford game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.22.2024

The Monday Show: Anything other than the game itself

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay discuss anything other than the actual game we're supposed to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.21.2024

Reaction: Sunderland 0-1 Millwall

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to the Millwall defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.15.2024

Monday Show: Sunderland take down 10-man Baggies

Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay react to the win at West Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.11.2024

Sunderland Preview: West Brom (A)

Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook take a look ahead of Sunderland's trip to West Bromwich Albion, while having a chat about the 0-0 draw at Leeds United in midweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.09.2024

Reaction: Leeds 0 - 0 Sunderland

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to the draw at Leeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.06.2024

Reaction: Sunderland 0-0 Bristol City

Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook react to the draw with Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.04.2024

Preview: Sunderland v Bristol City

Richard Easterbrook, Gareth Barker and Eleanor McCabe preview the visit of Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04.01.2024

Reaction: Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn

Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough react to an astonishgly bad defeat to Blackburn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03.30.2024

Reaction: Cardiff 0-2 Sunderland

Eleanor McCabe and a returning Rory Fallow react to an excellent win at Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03.28.2024

Wise Men Say Social w/ Lee Howey

We chat to former Sunderland striker Lee Howey in our first-ever Wise Men Say Social - a live show / podcast hybrid recorded at These Things Happen in Sunderland. Join Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Matthew Keeling as the lads...

03.18.2024

The Monday Show: Sunderland remain in Doldrums following QPR draw

Gareth Barker, Eleanor McCabe and Michael Lough discuss the current situation at SAFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03.14.2024

Sunderland Preview: Queens Park Rangers (H)

Matt Keeling and Richard Easterbrook are back to preview Sunderland's home game against Queens Park Rangers with details of an up and coming event, and your listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03.11.2024

The Monday Show: Hapless Sunderland lose 6th consecutive game

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Jimmy Reay discuss Sunderland's defeat at Southampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03.07.2024

Sunderland Preview: Southampton (A)

Matt is back for a preview pod - and he's brought Richard with him. And they're in the car again. Is it 2023? The lads are here to look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Southampton while reviewing the 1-0 defeat...

02.29.2024

WMS Meets Thomas Butler

Stephen Goldsmith and Matt Keeling sit down for a chat with former Black Cats man Thomas Butler. The lads discuss Thomas's time in red and white as well as looking back at Sunderland's recent results and Saturday's trip to Norwich...

02.26.2024

The Monday Show: Sunderland lose three on the bounce

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss Sunderland's latest defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.24.2024

Reaction: Sunderland 1-2 Swansea

Eleanor McCabe, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook react to Sunderlands 2-1 home defeat to Swansea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.22.2024

Sunderland Preview: Swansea City (H)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough to preview Sunderland's home match against Swansea City, while the lads react to the departure of Michael Beale earlier in the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.19.2024

The Monday Show: Michael Beale Sacked

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Matt Keeling react to the departure of Michael Beale after just 11 games in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.15.2024

Sunderland Preview: Birmingham City (A)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jon Lambert to look back on Sunderland's 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield, talk about the new series of Sunderland 'Til I Die and preview the Black Cats' trip to Birmingham City, Hosted on...

02.12.2024

Sunderland 'Til I Die Season 3 Preview w/ Fulwell 73 and Luke O'Nien

We preview the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die, which drops on Netflix on Tuesday, February 13. Stephen and Richard speak to Ben and Gabe Turner from STID producers Fulwell73, and catch up with Sunderland captain Luke O'Nien, who plays...

02.10.2024

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Plymouth

Richard and Mick react to the win over Plymouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.08.2024

George Clarke's Amazing Podcast!

Seven years in the making!! Stephen, Gareth and Matt sit and have a pint with George Clarke and chat about his love for Sunderland as well as how Sunderland as a city is starting to significantly change. Hosted on Acast. See...

02.06.2024

The Monday Show: Sunderland draw at The Riverside

Stephen Goldsmith, Gareth Barker and Reaction Show host Eleanor McCabe discuss Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02.02.2024

Sunderland Preview: Middlesbrough (A)

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook to react to Sunderland's transfer window, and to preview the Black Cats' trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday. There's also a Barnsley perspective on new signing Callum Styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

01.29.2024

The Monday Show: Sunderland defeat Stoke

Stephen, Gareth and WMS regulars Tom Walsh and Jack Austwicke discuss the Stoke win, the Pritchard situation and the latest transfer news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.27.2024

REACTION: Sunderland 3-1 Stoke City

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough to discuss Sunderland's first victory since New Year's Day, a 3-1 win over Stoke City. They also go over the pre-match news that Alex Pritchard has requested to leave Sunderland. Hosted on Acast....

01.25.2024

Sunderland Preview: Stoke City (H)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay to preview Sunderland's game against Stoke City on Saturday, while there's opportunity to look back at the Black Cats' 1-0 defeat to Hull City last Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

01.22.2024

The Monday Show: Sunderland lose to Hull City

Stephen, Gareth and WMS regular Chris Weatherspoon to discuss the after math of our home defeat to Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.19.2024

Reaction: Sunderland 0-1 Hull City

Eleanor and Mick react to our defeat against Hull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.17.2024

Sunderland Preview: Hull City (H)

Matt Keeling is once again joined by Richard Easterbrook to discuss a Michael Beale sighting in the wild, transfer rumours and the visit of Hull City to Sunderland on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.15.2024

Monday Show: Sunderland lose at Ipswich

Stephen, Gareth and Matt discuss our defeat at Ipswich Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.11.2024

Sunderland Preview: Ipswich Town (A)

We're back to preview Sunderland's trip to Portman Road as the lads face Ipswich Town in the SkyBet Championship. Matthew Keeling and Richard Easterbrook take a look at the last week or so and mull over Michael Beale's potential selections...

01.08.2024

Monday Show: Sunderland defeated

Stephen and Gareth are joined by The Chronicle's James Hunter to discuss a defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia's Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.08.2024

REACTION: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Michael Lough to react to Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01.03.2024

Preview Show: Sunderland v Newcastle

Stephen, Gareth, Matt and Richard come together to briefly look back at the Preston win and, most importantly, preview the visit of the Mags. We get a Newcastle view from TalkSport correspondent and Ashes winner Steve Harmison. Hosted on Acast....

01.01.2024

REACTION: Sunderland 2-0 Preston NE

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland get 2024 off to a winning start with victory against Preston North End, where even a striker got on the scoresheet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.28.2023

Sunderland Preview: Rotherham (A)

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough and Richard Easterbrook to look back at Sunderland's Boxing Day win at Hull while previewing the visit to Rotherham United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.20.2023

The 2023 Wise Men Say Christmas Quiz

Matthew Keeling does his very best Michael Barrymore impression as he hosts the annual WMS Christmas Quiz. Battling for bragging rights this year is Stephen Goldsmith, Jimmy Reay and Richard Easterbrook. Who comes out on top? Yule be a pudding...

12.18.2023

The Monday Show: Beale Announced, Mag Ticket Fiasco

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by WMS regular Micky Lough to discuss the appointment of Michael Beale and the Mag ticket fiasco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.17.2023

REACTION: Sunderland Lose At Bristol City

A defeat at Bristol City. Worse cities to be stuck in I guess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.14.2023

Sunderland Preview: Bristol City (A)

Matt Keeling is joined by Tom Walsh and Richard Easterbrook to preview Sunderland's trip to Bristol City, fresh from winning their last two games back to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.11.2023

The Monday Show: Win Over WBA, Leeds Visit SOL, New Manager?

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to discuss the WBA win, preview Leeds and discuss managerial movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.09.2023

Reaction: Sunderland 2-1 West Brom

Eleanor McCabe, Stephen Goldsmith and Mick Lough react to our 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12.07.2023

Sunderland Preview: West Brom (H)

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough, Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert to talk about Sunderland's managerial search and to preview Saturday's game against West Brom. There's also expert Baggies input from Adrian Goldberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

12.05.2023

REACTION: Mowbray gone

Well, he was on the brink wasn't he? Gareth, Eleanor, Chris and Jim gather for a late night reaction to the sacking of Tony Mowbray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.