Aye Régis Le Bris finally lost a league game in charge of the mighty Sunlun and the lads were utterly devastated and couldn't talk about it at all. Not really. What's the crack? We started a petition to ban international breaks but gave up 5 minutes later; This was always bound to happen; Gav and Chris set about telling themselves and everyone else…

The Lads are back and home and it'll be Middlesbrough who make the short-ish journey from Teesside from an early afternoon kick off. Sadly, that winning run come to an end last week but Regis Le Bris' and Sunderland can return to the top of the league with another big three points. Can we do it? To let us know, Matt from the Boro Breakdown Podcast …

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay as the lads preview Sunderland's home game against Middlesbrough on Saturday. There's the customary debate about whether it's a derby or not, and there's also some Boro insight from The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former Black Cat Lee Howey to discuss our first defeat of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sigh. The five in a row dream is dead and we've been beaten by a team whose celebrity fan is called PieFace. Happy weekend. Sake. Romaine Mundle scored again and looked like he may have grabbed us a point but an poor defensive performance seen us suffer our first dropped points of the campaign. Brad and Pete join me to discuss a disappointing weeke…

Hear from Micky Lough during his day out to Plymouth. All that way to watch The Lads suffer a surprise defeat. Sigh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to look ahead to Sunderland's SkyBet Championship fixture at Plymouth Argyle, where the Black Cats can create history by winning their first five games of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The international break is over and the Lads are fully back - and we can make it five wins in a row?! Sign me up! It is winless Plymouth up next, and while that somehow fills me with dread, it is certainly an opportunity to grab another three points. Returning guest Ben from the Green and White podcast joins me chat Argyle, Rooney and what we can e…

Stephen catches up with Ali Maxwell, a regular Sky Sports pundit but more importantly, founder of the excellent Not The Top 20 website and podcast, unrivalled in all the things you could possibly want to know about teams currently outside the top flight. Be sure to check them out and engage with their top quality content. Find them at https://w…

Gareth Barker is joined by the Sunderland Echo's Phil Smith to assess another win, the transfer window and our excellent start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eleanor McCabe is joined by Michael Lough as Sunderland's perfect start to the season continues with a fine 3-1 away win at Portsmouth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four wins in a bloody row, what the hell are we cooking up here? The Lads won again, wrapping up another vital three on the south coast. Ross, Pete, Dave and Lee join the show and we're just really happy, we happy a song and talking about how class Sunderland are. Just give it a listen eh. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like …

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay as the lads look ahead to Sunderland's trip to Portsmouth and answer some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right, we know anything might happen at any moment so our Gav and Martin have attempted a podcast recording regardless of that and the upcoming deadline day, looking ahead to Portsmouth away on Saturday and a potential injury blow for RLB. What's the crack? How are we feeling ahead of a busy weekend? It appears Aji Alese has suffered another injury…

The long old trek to Portsmouth is back, as the lads finally pulled themselves out of the doldrums of League One. Sunderland are top and Pompey haven't won a game yet - but neither have they lost. It has been a while but Hugh from the PO4 Cast makes his long awaited return to tell us what has changed for the Fratton Park club. Enjoyed the episode? …

Eleanor McCabe is joined my WMS regulars Chris Wetherspoon, Tom Walsh and Jimmy Reay to discuss an excellent win over recently relegated Burnley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three league games, three clean sheets, three wins and top of the EFL Championship table! Regis Le Bris becomes the first manager in our history to achieve this and it's delightful, fucking delightful. What's le crack? ROMAINE MUNDLE; Upon stepping into the still flaming shoes of the outgoing Jack Clarke he only went and won the game for us didn't …

Life after Clarke starts with a win. Burnley are as tough a test as you'll get at this level and both sides won their first two. Eleanor and Mick are in the pub and happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top of the league and the best start to a season in almost 100 years? Being a Sunderland fan is good right now. How far can this go? A giddy, slightly tipsy and very happy Ross, Dave and sober Peter join me to chat over a big 1-0 win over title favourites Burnley and we all get ready to Mundle. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or …

Was it inevitable that Sunderland would sell Jack Clarke? Probably. Does that make it less of a gut punch? Absolutely not. Do the profiles of the incomings look better than some of the more recent signings? Seemingly. Stephen, Gareth and Eleanor discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Aye we recorded a preview and it was mint but everyone involved went and sold their players, so upon hearing the news of Jack Clarke's imminent departure our Gav and Martin sat down for a chat at 1am. Fabrizio Romano announced on his social media feed at 22:24 on Thursday night that our Jack the lad will be leaving Sunderland AFC for Ipswich Town f…

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Michael Lough and Jimmy Reay to preview Sunderland's game against Burnley - they also take a look at the transfer window and have a brief look back at the Black Cats' 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Gavin Henderson and Chris Wynn sat down to gloat and be all smug about how mint we were in our 4-0 victory over Wednesday on Sunday and discussed 'Le Football liquide' so far under RLB. The game was Rigged from the start. What's the crack? ELIEZER MAYENDA: GET IN LAD! We keep saying it but just how vital is Dennis Cirkin to the way we play? Chr…

It was some return back to the SOL, wasn't it? New Hummell kits, loads of lovely goals and Sunderland going second top. Can't wait to get back? Us too. Another tough game awaits us this week, as the only team who has started the season better await in the shape of EFL Championship heavyweights Burnley. Could it be three in three for the Lads, or wi…

Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker discuss the brlliant win over Sheffield Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If a certain drinks company did Sunday's, then this would have been it. Regis Le Bris' excellent start to the season continued as we dismantled Sheffield Wednesday with ease in a thumping 4-0 win that has made all of us feel very pleasant. Peter and Ross join me to go over a superb day at the SOL as Sunderland go second in the early weeks of the se…

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Michael Lough to discuss a fantastic first home win of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Easterbrook is joined by Jimmy Reay and Jon Lambert as the lads preview Sunderland's first home game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday. They also look back at the Black Cats' League Cup exit to Preston North End as well as their opening Sky Bet Championship victory at Cardiff City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

Ready to return to the Stadium Of Light? We sure are! Our first foots this season are the men's who rounded off our home campaign last year, as we say hello to Danny Rohl and Sheffield Wednesday this Sunday. The Owls sit top of the pile heading into the game after their opening day thrashing of Plymouth Argyle, so we ask Matt from the Wednesday 'Ti…

Stephen and Gareth are back for the Monday offering. Eleanor and Micky join them to discuss a fine 2-0 in Cardiff on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Gav and Martin are back to full podcasting duties as the new SAFC 2024/25 season begins with a nice tidy win over Cardiff City in Wales yesterday to get their teeth into! What's the crack? How do the lads feel about that result? Reg isn't as happy as you might think but as first League games go in charge, that wasn't bad at all. A clean sheet, …

When has a season opener been that enjoyable? The RLB train has taken off from the station and we are fully aboard after Sunderland's 2-0 win over Cardiff City. Luke O'Nien and, of course, Jake Clarke sealed the win, but there was plenty to be happy about across the board. Peter, Lee and Dave join me to wax lyrical about a lovely day in South Wales…

We're back! Football is back! Sunderland are back! And they're off to Cardiff City on Saturday. Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Matthew Keeling to look back at the pre-season campaign and to take a closer look at the Bluebirds - just how will Regis Le Bris set his side out in South Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

Finally, the Lads are back! The weight for domestic football is over as Sunderland head to Wales to their EFL Championship against Cardiff City. And if they Lads are back, then so is the preview show! Our fourth season following Sunderland, Cardiff City fan Tom joins me to go through Saturday's season opener. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @What…

The EFL Championship is back - and with it, so are our hopes for a positive season for Sunderland AFC and Wearside. Dave, Lee, Ross and new face Peter join to preview the upcoming campaign, share their dreams, their concerns and pick the player they think will flourish. Sunderland are back - and so are we. Haway the Lads! Enjoyed the episode? Follo…

We are back! For a fourth season in a row, we have returned to cover all the trials and tribulations of Sunderland AFC. Why do we do it? Three wins, one draw and one defeat so far in pre-season, three incomings and two new contracts - and tons of lovely Hummel merch. The lads discuss it all, so come and listen in. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at …

Oui oui, we are not dropping the ridiculous accents or French puns yet. Monsieurs Gav and Chris return to drink wine and talk all things RLB, SAFC and more ahead of our Spanish double header this weekend! What's the crack? Regis lad; How is our new head coach settling in? Gav was over Shields on Saturday, so what did he make of the game? Early recr…

Another final. Another shot at glory - another 90 minutes (or more) of anxiety. But let's go and enjoy it. The final of Euro 2024 is here and England might jst bring it home for us - so Brad and Ross joined to preview the biggest of games. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGS…

Wow. No podcast description this week. Just drink it in. Enjoy it - you deserve it. Ross and Brad join me to chat through one of English football's most mmorable nights. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGNED #Euro2024Af What The Falk Podcast

The last four - it is all getting very real isn't it? Hopefully your nerves are holding up. Brad, Lee and Dave join me to chat about a night that could go down in English football history - or fall very, very flat. But let's hope it is one to remember. Please. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favouri…

Another win for Southgate in a major tournament shoot out? What sorcery is going on here? Could it be...? No, no calm down lads and lasses. Unbelievably, an improved England are into the last four of Euro 2024 and Dave and Ross join to to discuss Southgate's legacy, Bukayo Saka's redemption and England's hopes of major tournament success - plus the…

After the drama of last weekend, Englaand are back to do it all over again - though hopeflly a bit more comfortably. The Three Lions come up against an impressive Switzerland side who want to progress to the final four. Swiss footie expert Craig King lets us know what we can expect. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and sub…

Richard Easterbrook and Jimmy Reay catch up with Julien and Raphael from FC Lorient podcast La Tavarn to talk all things Regis Le Bris, while there's a bit of chat about Chris Rigg penning a new three-year deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That was a moment, wasn't it? Jude Bellingham is special. A very drnk me, and Dave and Brad join me to go over an incedible night in Gelsenkirchen. Grab a drink and join us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSVK #Euro2024Af What The Falk Podcast

The Three Lions are heading back to Gelsenkirchen as the knockout stages approach at Euro 2024. Ross and Dave join me to discuss England's last 16 clash with Slovakia, Southgate, formation and 'Iceland' worries. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSLO #Euro2024…

Stephen and Matt talk about the arrival of a new Head Coach and those gorgeous new kits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk about making it hard work...England have been pants at Euro 2024 but we are somehow in the last 16. Dave, Lee and Ross join me to go over a bore draw with Slovenia and ask - how can Southgate turn this around? Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #ENGSLO #Euro2024…

Want to know more about our new boss? Then you're in the right place! Lorient fan and French Football Weekly host Kris joins me to give us the full lowdon on Regis Le Bris and what we can expect moving forward. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podcast app. #SAFC #EFLChampionship…

Eleanor McCabe and Chris Weatherspoon react as Sunderland have finally ended their search for a head coach with the appointment of Régis Le Bris. They are joined by Get French Football News writer Nick Hartland who brings us the lowdown on the new man in the hotseat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Mon dieu! Sacré bleu! Sunderland AFC have a head coach, as Kyril has exploited his French connection and appointed a French lad! Gav and Martin got together today to react to it all, trying to avoid lazy stereotypes and occasionally failing. What's le crack? Welcome Reg! He hasn't actually arrived at the academy yet but he'll be there imminently. S…