It is What The Falk with a twist! That's right, we are going to be with you right throughout the Euros, beginning with England's provisional squad announcement. Ross, Brad and Dave join me to go through the squad, who missed out and who deserves a spot on the plane to Germany. Go on, enjoy a non Sunderland related podcast for once. Enjoyed the epis…

What a bizarre and ultimately disappointing campaign it ended up being. Why would anyone want to review it? Ross, Brad and Lee join me to go through the season, the good points and the numerous bad, how it will be remembered and what is best left forgotten. It descends into chaos but let's not let that worry us. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @W…

We talk very little football on this one, but we have a laugh all the same. Dave and Brad join me to chat about another shit Sunderland performance in the 23/24 season and look forward to the season finally ending. Another one that is only for the most loyal of listeners. Sorry. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscri…

At long last, a draining and ultimate boring season for Sunderland is nearing its end with the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Under Danny Rohl, the Owls have gone to within a point of an unlikely relegation escape and head to the SOL this Saturday hoping to secure their second tier status. Will they do it (yes)? To let us know is returning guest Jam…

Football...eh? Nah. But at least we have some rumours to discuss. Sunderland lost at Watford, but it doesn't really matter as almost every Lads fan just awaits a hugely important summer on Wearside. Dave and Lee join me to discuss our thoughts on new managers, an important summer for the recruitment team and the feeling of aparthy on the banks or t…

In the season that doesn't seem to want to end, we have just one more away game to go. Sigh. A drab home defeat to Millwall secured Sunderland's inconsistent season and we head to Watford this weekend with, once again, little but pride to play for. That said, it's an episode with two big guest favourites on as Peter and Justin join me to discuss an…

What a tedious season this is turning out to be, isn't it? For the first time ever, What The Falk becomes not the Falk as Dave takes the hosting seat to discuss our defeat to Millwall with Brad and Lee. Only for the most ardent of listeners this one... Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe via your favourite podca…

With Sunderland's season dead and Millwall largely safe baring a monumental disaster - Saturday's game holds little other than pride. That said, last weekend's win over West Brom has lifted spirits a little and we head back to the Stadium of Light hoping Mike Dodds can claim his first victory at home since taking his third interim spell in charge. …

It means very little in the context of a season but it certainly made the weekend a little brighter didn't it? A nice big win at a play-off chasing side and the Lads had a right laugh. The season is dwindling down so we didn't get too excited but we had plenty of Dan Ballard, Hummell and Sunderland chat so hopefully you enjoy. Ross and Lee join me …

Getting a point at Leeds was objectively very, very funny wasn't it? The season is done and dusted and we're now just hoping for some positivity as the season draws to a close and next up we face Baggies team who are nine unbeaten. Can we upset things once more? The excellent Chris from AlbionAnaylsis joined us to give us the lowdown on West Brom a…

Better than what had came before but still just one win in 10. These podcasts are getting no easier and mirror what we are watching on the field In fairness, this was one we deserved to win as Bristol City's goalkeeper and the crossbar kept our visitors in it but it all feels a bit apathetic, doesn't it? Dave and Brad join me to try and get 40 minu…

Is it a dead rubber? Yes. Are we going to review it anyway? Yes. Here we go. 5-1 defeats and shitty Easter weekends weren't exactly what we ordered but there are still games to go until the meek season draws to a thank ful close. Sorry - but it is true. The excellent Patch from 3 Peaps In A PodCast joins us to chat about Bristol City, give us a qui…

Winning! We won and things feel just that littl bit brighter on Wearside. Mike Dodds grabbed his first win of his third interim spell as Sunderland as an impressive performance helped them see off Cardiff City in Wales. Ross and Dave join me to celebrate a morale boosting Good Friday win in the Welsh capital! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @What…

The international break is over and Sunderland are now presented with two chances to break their seven game winless run - beginning with a trip to Wales on Friday. Things aren't much better for Cardiff though after their four game winning run came to an abrupt end with a loss to Swansea City prior to the international break. Both sides are likely a…

Well...we didn't lose. Quite frankly, we have also completely lost the plot on this podcast. Quite how we managed to get 38 minutes out is anyone's guess but here we are to run the rule over a very boring 0-0 draw between two poor and we even managed to have a little laugh. The whole gang joined as Dave, Brad, Ross and Lee join me for a podcast tha…

Six defeats in a row, multiple injuries and an interim manager yet to win a game in his third stint. It ain't so rosey on Wearside right now. That said, QPR are also desperate for points as Marti's R's rock up to the Stadium of Light looking to grab a massive three points and inflict further pain on the Lads. Can they do it - or will Sunderland fin…

Sadly, it is a sixth defeat in a row that we are left to chew over as Sunderland's mess of a season continues to disapate into nothingness. Mike Dodds stint as interim head coach continued at St. Mary's as a lacklustre first half left us having to put in a mammoth second half performance, which we did for a bit, before reverting to type. Brad and D…

When times are hard, times are hard - and for Sunderland right now, things really pretty rough. The midweek loss to Leicester City saw some positives in the second half but ultimately led to our fifth defeat in a row as we head to Southampton for a mightily tough away, Mike Dodds are co. are hoping for a turnaround that would surprise a few. Can we…

Well. Four defeats in a row isn't great is it? Sigh. It is a similar story as his predecesor for interim man Mike Dodds as we go down 1-0 to Norwich at Carrow Road and we are really struggling right now. Brad and (drunk Dave) join me to go over another tough week on Wearside. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, or like and subscribe …

It has been a frustration, curious and ultimately very Sunderland month hasn't it? Three defeats on the bounce and we head into three very tough fixtures starting with Norwich City this weekend. But hey, it isn't all bad news because this week we have a great guest in the shape of Norwich City fan and Sky Sports Soccer Saturday host Simon Thomas wh…

Rough is one way to describe it. Three defeats on the spin and play off hopes dwindling. It's not quite turning out to be the season we hoped it would be. Sadly for Mike Dodds, it was more Doncaster Rovers at home than it was Leeds United at home and a shambolic first 45 gave Sunderland far to much to do at the SOL against Swansea City. There's ple…

Beale is no more and Doddsy is at the wheel as we welcome the boys from Swansea for a weekend clash at the Stadium Of Light. Both sides are in a struggle, one needs points to help their flagging play off hopes and the other to steer clear of relegation - while a draw would likely be accepted by both. The excellent Luke from SwansCast joins me once …

63 days. That was all it took for the Sunderland hierarcy to realise they had made a terrible mistake and Beale is now more. We saw it coming, and it came and it tumbled as we stumbled from one error to another - alas, we must move forward with Doddsy in the driving seat. Dave and Lee join me to go over a disastrous period in SAFC history. Enjoyed …

The concerns that our performances against Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle were a flash in the pan came to fruition. Two defeats on the bounce, Michael Beale under huge pressure once more. A fairly acceptable first half performance turned into a dire second half one and Sunderland once against returned to Wearside damaged, bruised and ultimately poi…

Things have changed quite a bit since the two sides last faced off in a 3-1 win for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season. For a start, Tony Mowbray is in the opposite dugout, Alex Pritchard will be watching in a blue tracksuit rather than a red one and Wayne Rooney will be twiddling his fingers doing nowt because he's no longer …

The third and final season has arrived - and we can finally watch our Netflix with a smile on our faces. Brad, Lee and Ross join me to review the third season of the show and discuss all of our favourite bits, favourite characters and why the show will make almost every Sunderland fan tear up, just a bit. Tune in! Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at …

Whisper it quietly but Michael Beale's Sunderland are starting to look pretty damn good - which is just fantastic! A bland first half became an excellent second half as the Lads pieced together their best performance under the new head coach since he took charge and long may it continue. Brad and Lee join me to talk about all the good stuff from an…

The Lads return to the Wearside this week as we welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Stadium of Light for a lovely Saturday 3pm kick off. We only met in November but both sides will have new men in the dugout as they clash again, so there's lots of new things to discuss as both team look to continue unbeaten league runs. The excellent Ben from the Green …

Nazzy Rusyn bags, Sunderland grab a late point and it appears to have been a good weekend. The Tees-Wear clash left a lot of thoughts, both positive and negative, but ultimately there were some positives to take as the little Ukraine nabbed us a deserved share of the spoils. Dave Lawrence joins me to run over the weekend result. Enjoyed the episode…

It was an unexpectedly cracking weekend for Sunderland against Stoke - but will it be a flash in the pan or can we go for two wins on the bounce? Sunderland's visiting contingent will know it has been a while since we took points at the Riverside, so perhaps it needs to a positive performance for more reasons than one. Can we do it? Boro have been …

Just when you expect implosion, Sunderland give you near perfection and make light work of Stoke City. The day didn't come without drama but thankfully there was little to be found on the pitch as goals from Mason Burstow, Abdullah Ba and Pierre Ekwah ensured we took a comfortable 3-1 win on Wearside. Ross, Brad and Lee all joined to cover over the…

For Stoke, the bad man Alex Neil is gone but for us...the Beale remains as Sunderland season looks set to slide. Michael Beale will be hoping he can silence some critics this week and mastermind a victory over a manager who was appointed on the same day as he was last month. To chat over how Alex Neil's reign came to an end, how Steven Schumacher i…

It wasn't a good Friday at the SOL as Sunderland once again came out of a live Sky Sports game with a defeat. The pleasure has turned up on Michael Beale as the bulk of fans begin to call for his head. Will the life continued to be sucked out of SAFC or will the board send him packing? Me, Brad and Dave discuss the 1-0 defeat and the on going malai…

The weeks seem to be getting tougher and the fanbase more restless but as we welcome an out of form Hull City, there's nothing a win can't fix...for a little bit. Hull, however, have a notoriously decent record at the SOL and are pushing for a play off themselves as they get set to welcome back arguably their best player. The always excellent Ant f…

Sunderland lost 2-1 at Ipswich, which in essence isn't the worst result - so why is everyone so bloody frustrating? It's a sweary episode that we know not everyone is going to like but we can only speak with our heart and hopefully it resonates. Myself, Ross and Dave join to chat about the game for a wee bit, take listeners questions and go on big …

After the erm...excitement of the FA Cup, it is back to league duty this week as second place Ipswich host Bealey's boys at Portman Road. Rotherham United may be rock bottom but they did a number on Middlesbrough themselves on Boxing Day and are in dire need of the points for very different reasons. Thank fully we have Matt from the superb New York…

Big games deserves double preview shows, don't they? For those of you who didn't want to listen to the Newcastle preview with a fan of theirs, myself, Dave, Brad and Ross got together to talk about our favourite derby memories. Want some lovely derby day nostalgia? You've came to the right place. Enjoyed the episode? Follow us at @WhatTheFalkPod, o…

How's the nerves? Holding up well I hope. After 1000 years apart, Wearside will face Newcastle in the FA Cup 3rd round at the Stadium of Light. Dear me. Who thought I'd ever invite one of them on? Well, I did, as I welcome Andrew Reynolds of the Geordie Boot Boys to discuss his nerves ahead of the game, their poor form and everything else. Enjoyed …

Happy new year - and what a great game to start with! It was a partocularly pleasing and very comfortable afternoon for Michael Beale's Sunderland as a sublime strike from Alex Pritchard couple with Naz Rusyn's first goal in Sunderland colours helped us to a 2-0 win over Preston. Myself, Brad and Lee go over all the talking points from the game as …

Happy new year Sunderland fans. It has been a little dull recently but can we be welcomed into 2024 with some hope on the 1st of Jan? Preston are having a bit of a sticky patch themselves after an explosive start to the season and will head to the SOL knowing a win is needed to keep the pressure off Ryan Lowe. My old pal Tom Sandells, Preston fan, …

Michael Beale's red and white's stutter on and we tried to chat about things despite one of the season's most drab games. Jack Clarke saved us once again on the road as the glorious left winger planted home a late equaliser to save us from a fruitless journey to New York...no, not that one. Its just me and Ross this week and I had a few too many wh…

Christmas arrived slightly late for Sunderland with an excellent away win at Hull City - can they make it a festive double? Rotherham United may be rock bottom but they did a number on Middlesbrough themselves on Boxing Day and are in dire need of the points for very different reasons. Thank fully we have Matt from the superb New York Talk to let u…

We brought you something a little different for Christmas as we teamed up with the SunderlandEcho's excellent The Roar Podcast to go through our massive boxing day win at Hull City. In a stark contrast from Saturday's defeat to Coventry, Michael Beale's Sunderland got an absolutely massive win to hopefully kick start our season and me and James Cop…

Merry Christmas, eh? That was shambolic. The Micheal Beale got off to the worst possible start - worse yet - we probably all expected it. Niall Huggins is likely done for the season and tensions between fans and boards are heightened. When is Santa here? Join myself, Ross Black and Dave Lawrence as we got over a difficult weekend at the SOL. Enjoye…

It's Christmas! And this year we had Michael Beale under our tree. Who'da known. Sunderlandland has continued to be as confusing and mesmsering as ever but we do have festive fixture to add some extra madness as we welcome Coventry City to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. My old pal Ross Spence of Sky Blues Extra was parachuted in to discuss what …

So, the new man is one non of us expected in the shape of former QPR and Rangers man Michael Beale. The news has not been well received in the main, however, maybe things will work out afterall. But what can we expect? I roped in my good friend Scott Patterson from the excellent This Is Ibrox podcast to give us his thoughts and opinion on the appoi…

Mike Dodds' 100% record came to an end at Ashton Gate, however, it almost feels like the 1-0 loss to Bristol City was an afterthought after the weekend. The Lads lost and we do pick that apart but there's also tons of chat on Michael Beale, the ticket fiasco and just the general batshit 48 hours that we are all trying to get our heads around. Lee, …

The Mike Dodds train has picked up speed after two wins from two - but can he improve our away form on the way? It has been some time since we picked up a win on the road but as we take on a struggling Robins side without a win in four, maybe now we can rectify that? To let us know exactly what we are in for we are joined by Dave from Forever Brist…

That was glorious. Mike Dodds was again masterminded a tactical schooling of our play off rivals at the SOL as the Lads pulled up a massive 1-0 win over Leeds United. Arguably the best and most pleasing win of the season deserved a midweek special - you requested it and so we did it. COME ON. Join myself, Dave Lawrence and the Sunderland Echo's Jam…

Doddsy masterminded one of our best wins of the season as the managerless Lads disposed of in-form West Brom 2-1 at the SOL. There was tons of talking points, referees and linesmen were at it again but, ultimately, the Lads chat over a solid win on Wearside - with listeners questions and a brand new segment thrown in for good measure. Join myself, …