Roker Rapport Podcast

As the fanbase is currently distracted and on the p*ss/road/train, we've decided to sneakily release some Pods we've had lurking in the Rapport archives. Their original releases were cancelled due to audio issues, but the content itself is too good to keep buried. So why not? 

The first of these Pods is our interview with former Sunderland RB, and SAFC cult hero - Chris Makin! After repeated attempts at recording the show the usual way, the lads decided the only way to do this was via the phone..For an hour and twenty minutes of laughs, great memories, and many stories from Chris' time on wearside! (If you've drunk enough by now, just pretend you're chatting away to him yourself) Enjoy!

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Joining us to preview our Wembley weekend, and to chat all about the XG and Excel spread sheets, is George Elek from the NTT20 Podcast. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in! 

What are we talking about?

• Guess and win a prize*

Seems we had a few recording issues as you might hear. Any complaints will be ignored as I'll be busy eating cans and drinking cheesy chips down Covent Square.. Or Trafalgar Garden..

*Prize (and lucky winner) TBA after Brexit

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Join the Lads as they look ahead to the EFL Trophy final and answer some truly strange questions put to them by our Twitter followers on this week’s Podcast. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube - get stuck in! 

What are we talking about?

• We react to the other results around League One this past weekend;
• The EFL Trophy Final - what do we think might happen?
• What team would we start v Pompey?
• We launch into a Q&A, answering some truly odd questions put to our glorious listeners... find out all about what conspiracy theories we believe to be true, our thoughts on the mullet, and what our Ellis Short era 5-a-side teams would be...

Predictions, likely lineups, and much more. Listen In!

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Following the SAFC Ladies victory over League leaders Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, we had the pleasure of Captain Keira Ramshaw's company in the studio to talk recent performances, her love of all things Sunderland, and how the squad is feeling heading into our next game. You can listen for free on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube. Get Stuck In!

What are we talking about?

• When did Keira know she wanted to play for the Lasses, and how proud is she of her role as Captain?

• The last win was a big one; How did it feel to exact revenge on Blackburn for earlier defeats, and how are the team feeling heading into the next game?

• How has the squad been coping since demotion (through no fault of their own) to the National League from the FAWSL, and how has it impacted on their day to day lives?

• Keira talks about her love for all things SAFC, her favourite games, experiences, and her favourite players;

All this and more! Listen In!

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What is there to say really? We finally got the interview we've been chasing since the Rapport began, and here it is! A lovely chat with the absolute legend that is Super Kevin Phillips! Joining us to talk about his career at Sunderland, the many goals, the highs and the lows, and how it feels to be as revered as he is still to this day. You can catch us on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course Youtube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• By the time he left us, Super Kev had become a Club legend, but how did the move come about?

• Has he ever been approached about a move back to the club, have any of the rumours been true, and should the opportunity arise in the future.. Would he return?

• Did he feel he got a fair crack of the whip for England under Kevin Keegan, and does he feel a move away from Wearside at the time would have improved his chances at international level?

• What are his fondest memories of the club and it's fans, and how did he feel about not getting a chance to say goodbye properly before his move away?

• Howard Wilkinson; Just the wrong man at the wrong time? How eccentric was he as a manager?

• Goals; He scored a fair few.. Did the derby goals stand out above the rest?

All this and much more! Plus: Just how hot can you get in a studio with no air con? Tune in!

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Sunderland won again at the weekend, and with a cup final to look forward to, the Rapport Lads are in a jovial mood, discussing not only this week’s results but the cup final that awaits us. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube - get stuck in!

What are we on about?

• Alex, Chris and Graham pick through the Lads victory over Walsall in detail, as well as our performance against Barnsley earlier in the week;

• London calling; Cheesy chips down Wembley way.. How excited are we for the final?

• As performances begin to improve from certain areas, do we know now with absolute certainty who our best XI are?

• The promotion charge; With results going our way in the league, what do the lads think of our chances, and which players are likely to successfully make that jump to the next level?

All this and much, much more. Craic, sh*t craic, and actual crack. Tune In!

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So once again we come face to face with the Saddlers, and we've drafted in our now regular guest/RR Walsall special correspondent Joe Masi, to go through what's been happening since our last meeting, and what we might expect this time around. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube - get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• So.. How are things lately down at The Bescot?
• Has morale been damaged by the interest in some of their players during the January transfer window; Have heads been turned?
• The Russell Martin fiasco; What the bloody hell went on there?
• What do the Walsall fans think about being our apparent nemesis this season?
• B*stardry v Sh*thousery; The fans just love it don't they, but it's been waning recently...
• Andy Cook is a mag who loves scoring goals, so naturally a threat to us, but with Ismail back in form recently; Who's the most dangerous of the pair?
• How important a game is this for both sides on Saturday?

Predictions, likely lineups, and much more. Listen In!

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A few weeks ago we managed to get to chat with Sunderland Academy product - Andrew Nelson, to see how he was settling in at Dundee following his January transfer, and how he was feeling overall about his move away to Scotland, as well as his experiences growing up in the Academy of Light. You can listen in, for free as usual, on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube. Get stuck In!

What are we talking about?

• At the time of recording, Andrew had hit the ground running at his new club Dundee; How are they treating him up there?
• How does he feel about his move away, and would he have preferred to stay and do a job in League One?
• What's it like to grow up in the Academy, and does he think he was given enough of an opportunity to prove himself at a higher level?
• Andrew talks about his experiences with the coaching staff, senior players, and the lads he came up with;
• Watching fellow youth players fall out of love with the game, and why he never will;
• Ultimately, does he think this move was the best for his career, and would he consider coming back to Sunderland should the opportunity arise?

All this and much more. A very honest discussion with a great young talent. Listen in!

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After a week of drama, following our victory over Bristol Rovers to reach Wembley, and a crazy draw against Wycombe Wanderers in the league, the lads gather in the studio to discuss all things SAFC - Joined this time by the Echo's Richard Mennear! You can listen, for free as usual, on iTunes, Acast, Spotify, and of course YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• Wembley; The lads analyse the victory over Bristol, the aftermath, and #Ticketgate

• Wycombe; We look at the events as they unfolded on Saturday in a turbulent game with Ainsworth's men

• We look at the issues we've been having at the back, and wonder what Jack Ross could actually do to rectify the situation;

• Honeyman; So what happened there then, and who will take the Captains armband when we come to face Portsmouth in the final?

• With every single game left now being of vital importance to our promotion hopes, how do the lads think we'll approach them, and do they believe we've got enough left to get us over the line?

There's a ridiculous amount to cover this week.. Too much to write down here. So you'll just have to listen in! Enjoy!

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Joining us to preview Sunderland's league clash with Wycombe Wanderers - discussing everything from loving Luke O'Nien to the thread of Akinfenwa - is journalist Nick Tunney! You can catch us, for free as usual, on iTunes, Acast, Spotify and of course YouTube. Get stuck in!

What are we talking about?

• How have Wycombe been doing since last the two sides met?

• Gareth Ainsworth; Just how vital has he been to the Wanderers for many years, and how high a regard is he held in by their fans?

• Akinfenwa; Will we get to see the star attraction tomorrow?

• Sweet Luke; Bit of a lovefest going on here as we discuss his passion, commitment to a cause, and devastating likeability...

Players to watch, predictions, and much more. Even the wind puts an appearance in.. Aye. Listen in!

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