What The Falk Podcast

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, h...

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 f...

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 releg...

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.
D...

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...

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 Le...

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 ...

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 d...

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 Bagg...

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...

Is it a dead rubber? Yes. Are we going to review it anyway? Yes. Here we go.
5-1 defeats and s****y Easter weekends weren't exactly what we ordered but there are still games to go until the meek seaso...

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 Car...

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 Cardif...

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 bo...

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'...

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...

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...

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 rig...

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 h...

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 R...

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 ...

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...

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 acc...

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 ...

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 favour...

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 ...

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 dugo...

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 positi...

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...

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 goa...

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 vic...

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...

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 dec...

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 spe...

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 M...

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 ou...

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? Wel...

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 N...

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 exp...

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 plante...

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 t...

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 contras...

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 betwe...

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...

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 w...

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 the...

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 strugglin...

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 pleasi...

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 bu...

The era of Tony Mowbray is over at Sunderland though the next era is yet to start without a manager yet to be appointed.
It won't be easy as we face a fit and firing West Brom side that currently occu...

Tony Mowbray has been sacked - so yeah, we decided to chat about it.
Moments after Tone was given the push, Ross and Brad joined me to chat about all sorts of stuff with zero planning.
It is just an e...

A point is better than non but it really wasn't an inspiring performance at the Den as Sunderland struggling to a point against out of form Millwall.
With conversation full of Mowbray in or out and a ...

With just two wins in eight, things are looking a little bit hairy for Sunderland and Tony.
A midweek defeat to Huddersfield Town followed a dire defeat during the weekend and we are all set for a tou...

The away day woes continue as the Lads largely dominate but once again can't hit a barn door on their travels.
Two first half strikes from Plymouth were enough to secure all three points for the Pilgr...

Sorry it's late, I've been away...
However, we are back as the Lads make the long journey to Plymouth Argyle hoping to keep our run going and grab back to back wins.
Standing in our way is Bali Mumba ...

Gerrin! Another terrific week at the SOL as we move back in the play offs.
Ross and Dave join me to chat through our love for Jobe and a big win over Wayne Rooney's Birmingham.
I'm afraid I was drunk ...

Back to the SOL and back to winning ways? Wayne Rooney's Birmingham are next in town...
Yet to win his first game, 'Wazza' and his City were pipped by a last minute Ipswich goal in their last game and...

The return of the 0-0 draw and a frustrating weekend in South Wales it is then, eh?
Ross and Dave (and a bit of Brad) join me to chat through Sunderland's failure to get past 10 man Swansea City in Wa...

We're off to Wales for the weekend - and we're coming for all three points - maybe.
The Swans are no longer in love with the Russell Martin and Mike Duff has them back in form with 5 wins in 7 after a...

Back to winning ways and back amongst the goals - it was a lovely weekend on Wearside.
Ross and Brad join me to go through the standout performances, Jacky Clarke and his unplayable ability, which pla...

Three defeats on the spin mean it is rather a big week for Tony Mowbray and Sunderland as we welcome Norwich City to the SOL.
The Canaries are not enjoying life in the mid-table section of the second ...

Back to back defeats and another victory for Alex Neil. One of those kind of weekends.
It's just me and Dave this week as we look over a number of talking points and give our viewpoints and what we th...

International week is, England are on the way to Germany and Sunderland are back to face off against Alex Neil!
Dr Evil has not had the best year and a bit at the Potters and the natives are getting r...

A 0-4 stuffing from a team who hates us and the worst referee known to man. Wharra load of crap.
Ross and Brad join me to chat through the many talking points from the home as Sunderland suffered thei...

Derby day or Nawww-rby day, Saturday's early afternoon visit of Middlesbrough feels like one of the biggest games of the season so far with both sides in solid form.
Two exciting fixtures last year sa...

How about that for a comfortable, classy Friday evening?
Ross, Dave and Brad join me to chat through the amazing feeling of supporting Sunderland at the minute as we made light work of Sheffield Wedne...

No wins in eight and a swashbuckling Sunderland in town next? Things haven't started to well for Sheffield Wednesday - alas, there's time to turn it around.
Things have a gone a little awry for Wednes...

Well that wasn't very nice of Cardiff to come and shithouse a win, was it? Anyway...
A late Paddy McGuiness goal meant is was no likey, no lighty for the Lads as our winning run came to a frustrating ...

Jacky Clarke and Mowbray's boys are on a roll - and next up is Aaron Ramsey and co.
The Bluebirds have been enjoying themselves lately, with a big win over Swansea in the big followed up by an impress...

Another win and another great weekend! Tony Mowbray's Lads are once again on the play off march.
Goals from Jack Clarke, Dan Ballard and Abdoullah Ba ensured Sunderland moved up to 7th in table and ha...

Here comes Gareth Ainsworth! Oh no! - snakeskin Chelsea boots and low cut shirt are on the way.
QPR have been in a bit of turmoil over the last few months but, like ourselves, had a big win just befor...

What a day, what a game and honestly a 72 hours only Sunderland AFC could produce. By God, we love 'em.
Automatic promotion chasing, big spending Southampton rocked up at the Stadium Of Light on Satur...

Southampton? At home? On a Saturday at 12:30pm? Yes - oddly
The high flying Saints are heading to the SOL for a bizarrely timed kick off this weekend for our toughest test of the season yet.
Six years...

It was a solid point down at Coventry but as the transfer window ticks to a close, worries are becoming more and more apparent.
A 0-0 draw rarely has many talking points and it wasn't the move rivetin...

Back to winning ways but this weekend we head straight into one of the most difficult games of the season.
That said, ourselves and Coventry City aren't exactly the best of friends and we are due a wi...

That's more like it, Lads! It wasn't vintage Sunderland but it was good and Jobe Bellingham has arrived on Wearside to give us all a much needed lift.
A nice little 2-1 win over struggling Rotherham U...

Right, enough of this losing shite. Let's get back to the 3 points business. Haway the Lads!
Rotherham United are the visitors this week and striker or no striker, the Lads require a win to kick start...

Well - this is getting annoying already. Bring back pre-season optimism,
Another defeat and more questions than answers have left us a feeling a bit flat, so sit back and listen to us (and Enya) try t...

Two defeats in a week mean it hasn't exactly been the start we hoped for...but this Saturday could see it put right...hopefully.
Sunderland head to Preston North End to attempt to pick up their first ...

Well that was annoying, wasn't it?
Sunderland started their season with a frustrating 2-1 home loss to newly promoted Ipswich Town in a game that posed more questions than we may be comfortable with,
...

Bloody hell - it's back! And so are we, because you asked so kindly.
Pre-season is over, the signings are in and the real thing is about to get underway. Could anything sound sweet? Yes - a bloody big...

With less than a week to go, the whole gang got together to preview the upcoming seasons, our hopes, fears and predictions.
Can Sunderland mount a title charge? Who will be our key player - and how do...

After being away for literally a month, we're back to chat all about Sunderland's pre-season, the signings, the club shop and everything else wlrth chatting about.
Myself, Brad Sharpe and new baby dad...

It's back - almost. The 23/24 Championship fixtures are out and we are here to give a good old reaction to them.
Myself, and regular Dave Lawrence and Brad Sharpe got together to give some "live" reac...

There was no Wembley win this time but we certainly had fun along the way, didn't we?
Brad and Dave joined to go through a season of progress, wonder and dreams and chat about what it has taught us an...

Sadly, it just wasn't to be for the Lads despite our magnificent season. Luton were simply a little too strong for us and a second Wembley appearance in a row was a goal too far out of our reach.
But ...

What a day at the Stadium of Light. It's only half way, but by God, no matter what - how proud are we of these boys?
Myself, Brad, Ross and Dave all met up before and after the game run the rule over ...

Have you got your head around it yet? It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating our last gasp play off spot at Deepdale and now the day is almost here.
Luton have been secured the lottery of th...

We actually bloody did it - now for whatever comes next.
Sunderland tore apart Preston in front of 6,000 fans at Deepdale as grabbed a richly deserved play-off thanks to a tremendous performance/seaso...

One game to go - or four games to go? Let's hope it is the latter as the Lads have one final chomp at the play offs.
As for Preston, Monday's opponents have nothing to play - but then again neither di...

We can still do this. Believe!
Without Patrick Robert's 95th minute equaliser though, we probably couldn't. Alas, PR10 scored when it mattered the most and we take it to the final day.
Myself, Brad an...

Two games to go - can we extend the season and make a play for Wembley for the second season running?
Well...beat Watford on Saturday and maybe. The Hornets are in all sorts of trouble but still posse...

Two games left, six points tp play for and Sunderland currently lie in 6th. Surely not?
It's all about Dennis Cirkin this weekend as the Concussion Cafe bagged a brace to down the Baggies as the Lads ...

The draw against Huddersfield didn't help BUT we are still hanging on there as we head to the Hawthorns this weekend...but so to are West Brom.
Louis from The Baggies podcast joins me to preview a gam...

Oh God - why are we doing this? Hope springs eternal once again as Sunderland pick up another three points and edge a point closer to the play offs.
It was all about Amad Diallo today and we had a ful...

Can we? Should we? Will we? The play off hope - it isn't over just yet.
However, with just five games to play, Sunderland require maximum points this week if they are to apply pressure to those in top...

A mad 4-4 draw on Good Friday was responded to with a solid 1-0 win at Cardiff City as we begin to tentively hope that Sunderland could yet make a late surge into the play offs.
It could have easily b...

Jesus has risen, and thus EFL Championship clubs must play two games on Friday and Monday - starting with Hull City at home.
Is the season already over? Maybe, but the Lads have battled away non the l...

A battling and gutsy display ensured an injury hit Sunderland took a well deserved point from the league leaders at Turf Moor.
The positivity has returned after five points from three games against No...

Club football and is back and thank fully we have the easy task of Burnley away...
The season has been an outstanding one for Burnley - can Sunderland pull off a shock?
Joe from the excellent TurfCast...

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