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• Memberships, Transfer Targets and Argentina in the semis 13.07.2026 37min

  Stephen Goldsmith and Richard Easterbrook bring you another close season chat as they discuss the new Sunderland AFC membership tier and what it could mean for supporters; we briefly discuss a transfer target of the club; then take a look at England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Lack of Transfers, Finn and England in the WC 07.07.2026 32min

  Stephen and Rick have a quick discussion on the lack of transfers (wouldn't be a long one would it). Also, promising youngster and Mackem Armenian, Finn Geragusian signs a new deal. Then it's onto England's win in Mexico and a bit of what's next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Sunlun Players Smashing the WC, Pink Kits and England 26.06.2026 36min

  Stephen and Jonathan catch up to talk Sunderland, not that there's a lot to catch up on. Pink kits will always divide people. But aren't the lads smashing it over in the World Cup? They discuss that and a little bit about England (and Scotland).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Two Years Of Regis Le Bris... 23.06.2026 28min

  As Sunderland AFC marks two years since appointing Regis Le Bris as head coach, we take a look back at that week in 2024, how we, a French football expert and fans of Le Bris' previous club Lorient reacted to that latest managerial appointment - and what the man himself had to say.Fair to say some of the opinions have aged terribly, but some have aged like a fine wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• FIXTURES REACTION | W/Kevin Ball 19.06.2026 19min

  Stephen and Rick are at the Fixtures Breakfast at the Beacon of Light, home of the wonderful Foundation of Light. They bring you their instant reaction to the fixtures and catch Kevin Ball, along with Foundation COO, Jamie Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Is anyone up for the World Cup? 16.06.2026 30min

  As World Cup fever sweeps the globe, we've swapped club for country and talk about the three-country jamboree currently taking place over the pond. Stephen and Rick are joined by Dawson Pies for an American perspective, while there's loads of stuff about first tournaments, a potential opportunity to right some historic wrongs at the Azteca Stadium and what we've all made of the tournament thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Chris Hughes: Massive Lads Fan 11.06.2026 30min

  Stephen and Rick met Chris when they did that YouTube thing in London. The former Love Islander is always spotted watching the lads and as you'll find out, he's done the hard yards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• A Look At Sunderland's Finances W/Chris Weatherspoon 10.06.2026 51min

  Chris Weatherspoon... sorry that's The Athletic's finance writer, Chris Weatherspoon is back and we're finally letting him do a full pod on the finances. What does the 7th placed finish and European football mean for the books? Do we have to sell? Lots to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• PART TWO - 25/26 Observations, Thoughts and Reflections 04.06.2026 39min

  Stephen, Richard and Eleanor are back to talk over some more thoughts from over the last season, including some listener observations.That's all from us for the 2025/26 season, we'll be back at some point over the summer. Keep checking out our Patreon feed for some extra bonus content - see you next season! Thanks for all your support on what has been a quite incredible year supporting Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• PART ONE - 25/26 Observations, Thoughts and Reflections 28.05.2026 37min

  Stephen, Rick and Eleanor have a nice chat about some of the things they've reflected on throughout the course of the season. There'll be another part next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• MONDAY (TUESDAY) SHOW: EUROPE, I SAY, OLE OLE! 26.05.2026 30min

  Stephen and Gareth are back (we'd say for the last time this season but who knows while we're still in this bubble) and they round off that weekend. How has it got this and how nice it that to be framed in a positive way? Phil Smith from the Sunderland Echo joins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• EXTRA REACTION | SUNDERLAND IN THE EUROPA LEAGUE 25.05.2026 41min

  Eleanor McCabe is joined by Jimmy Reay, Rory Fallow and Michael Hamflett as we celebrate Sunderland finishing seventh in the Premier League to secure Europa League qualification! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• REACTION | SUNDERLAND 2-1 CHELSEA 24.05.2026 15min

  Eleanor, Richard and Micky react as Sunderland achieve qualification for the Europa League with a 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea at the Stadium of Light! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• FINAL PREVIEW: LET'S GO FOR EUROPE! 20.05.2026 42min

  Rick and Stephen are joined by Lee Howey to discuss this massive game. Let's do it!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• MONDAY SHOW: Dreams of Europe and Spider Man Masks 18.05.2026 33min

  Well, well, a game away from Europe if results fall right. Stephen and Gareth talk more about the win at Everton and whether Europe is a possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• REACTION | EVERTON 1-3 SUNDERLAND 17.05.2026 12min

  Eleanor McCabe and Jimmy Reay react as Sunderland take a huge step towards European qualification with a 3-1 win at Everton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• MONDAY SHOW | SUNDERLAND 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED 11.05.2026 34min

  Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker reflect further on the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• REACTION | SUNDERLAND 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED 09.05.2026 17min

  Eleanor McCabe and Richard Easterbrook discuss the goalless draw between Sunderland and Manchester United! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• PREVIEW | MANCHESTER UNITED (H) 08.05.2026 40min

  Richard Easterbrook is joined by Stephen Goldsmith and Jon Ellenor as Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this weekend.There's also a trip back in time to a historical match between this weekend's opponents, while we field your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• WMS SPECIAL: A Month of May 06.05.2026 37min

  Relive the glorious month of May 2025 through the words of WMS pods. Coventry arrogance, Hjelde's can heist, Trafalgar Square antics, it's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.