The Lads are back in the capital for the second time in four days, as we take on Brentford at the Gtech Stadium under the lights on Wednesday night. Four consecutive draws have us occupying a spot in the top ten, but can we pick up a first win in 2026 and go as high as fifth in the table? After losing just one of their opening nine league games at home, Brentford are a tough nut to crack. To give us the lowdown on what to expect, Daniel from The Ealing Road Podcast joins us to preview our clash with the Bees. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

The 'Til The End Lads pulled off another comeback to pick up another valuable point on the road after a disappointing first-half at Not White Hart Lane. After struggling for goals on the road, Brian Brobbey smashed home one of our goals of the season late to secure a well deserved draw against Thomas Frank's Spurs, and Graham, Sophie, Ross, and Alex were there to run over all the talking points as the unbeaten run extends to five games. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #THFC #EPL

The Lads are back in the capital this week, as we visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time. Can we return back to the wonderful north east with all three points? An underwhelming Spurs side have failed to ignite under new head coach Thomas Frank, but are unbeaten in their last two, so what can we expect from them this weekend? To let us know, the excellent Harry Scarfe from Scarfey Spurs Talk Podcast joins me for a chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #THFC #EPL

A worthy point at home to winning machines Manchester City ensured it was a strong start to the new year for the Lads, as the unbeaten home run continued at the SOL. Graham, Ian, and Ross decided to treat themselves to a night at 76 Yards, got all suited and booted and recorded live from the North Stand before the game, at half-time, and immediately after the game. Join us for a rare, but enjoyable, live episode. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

The start of a new year brings forth Manchester City as our first foots at the SOL, and the tests don't get much tougher than that! Can the Lads upset the apple cart, or will Pep Guardiola's side be too strong? To let us know what to expect Amos Murphy from The City Rabble podcast joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Hardly a Christmas cracker, but a solid point to close out an outstanding 2025 on Wearside against a surprisingly impressive Leeds United team in solid form. With the year now done and dusted, and all eyes switching to the new year, Dave, Pete and Alex assess the draw with Leeds at the SOL, Dennis Cirkin's Premier League, and Sunderland's form with a tough round of fixtures to come. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LUFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

It's been some year to be a Sunderland fan hasn't it? So how else to celebrate it than to have a quiz that looks back on a year that truly belonged to Wearside in the shape of a 2025 Chrissmassy end of year quiz. Pete, Dave, and Alex all take on the challenge, but who has been paying attention this year, and who has been enjoying it so much, they've forgotten all the little details? Give it a listen and discover for yourself. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Our final visitors of the year arrive in the shape of Leeds United, as we look to ensure our unbeaten home league run drives on in 2026. Both teams are in good form, though, so it'll be far from an easy one to navigate. After a tough start to the campaign, Leeds have sorted themselves out and will enter Wearside in confident mood. So what can we expect from a rejuvenated Daniel Farke side? To let us know, returning guest Scott Worrall from The Leeds Lens joins us. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LUFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Another valuable point on the road sees Sunderland move into fifth place ahead of Santa coming, and you'll see no complaints on Wearside about the lay of the land heading into the new year. Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave share our thoughts on the game on the south coast, the performance of Adingra, Riggy and Geetruida and how we feel about things at the - almost - halfway point. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BHAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

The Lads are back on the road this weekend, as we make the long journey to the seaside to face an inconsistent, but established, Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium. Can we make it back-to-back wins and move into the top four? To let us know what to expect from the Seagulls, find out how Tommy Watson is doing, find out what is still to hopefully come from Simon Adringa, and loads more, the excellent Joe from Albion Obsessed joins us for this week's preview show. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #BHAFC #EPL ---- Get 10% off at WeArSunlun.co.uk this Christmas simply by listening to this episode. SUNLUN. is a minimalist streetwear brand built in Sunderland, inspired by the pride and identity of Wearside. Founded by a local lad with a love for creating and a drive to build something proper, SUNLUN. represents more than just clothing, it’s for people who carry Wearside with them wherever they go. Designed, cut and pressed in Sunderland. Enter WTFPOD10 at the checkout to get 10% off any order before the end of 2025.

Superiority is a strange to concept to some - but not to us. The Lads done them again, and we all knew it was coming. So let's enjoy it, like we usually do. Thank you to Nick Woltemade, as his bullet header from Nordi's cross gave us another weekend of dominance over our neighbours. Graham, Pete, Ian, and Dave chat over another big win on Wearside, FTM. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL #FTM We Wish You A Merry Xmas by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It's been eight years in the making, but the Wear-Tyne derby is back this weekend on Wearside, and both sides enter the game in excellent. No opposition guest this week, so Ross, Ian, and Alex joined me to preview the Lads massive clash against those from up the road on Sunday. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #EPL

Outclassed? Outplayed? Or simply just not up to it on the day? However you view it, Sunderland's 3-0 defeat the Etihad was neither a disaster, not a success, yet still had plenty of talking points. Ahead of a big old week, Graham, Pete, Sophie, and Dave run over the match, our feelings after it and how it could affect next week's game against...them. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

A performance that deserved so much more at Anfield, though we won't complain too much, as Chemsdine Talbi's goal secured us a well deserved point on Merseyside. Regis Le Bris' side continue to impress and upset to apple cart in the Premier League, and Graham, Dave, and Pete simply couldn't resist a bonus pod to wax lyrical about arguably the best Sunderland side in our lifetime. Haway! Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LiverpoolFC #EPL

A double game week sees the Lads head to the Etihad Stadium for our second tough away test of the week. We've been tricky opponents for City over the years, but can this Sunderland side go one better and pick up a result against Erling Haaland and co.? It has been quite a topsy turvy few weeks for Man City, with goals galore at both ends of the pitch. So what can we expect from them this weekend? To let us know the excellent David from Blue Moon Podcasts joins us to give us the lowdown. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #MCFC #EPL

The Lads head to Merseyside with a one point gap separating them and the the Premier League champions. Can they pull off another away day shock and continue to upset the apple cart? It has been an unexpectedly tough start for Arne Slot's side, with three successive defeats coming prior to their weekend win at West Ham. So what sort of Liverpool side will we be facing? To let us know, Mick Moran from the excellent Kopite Podcast joins us for a chat. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #LiverpoolFC #EPL

A game for the ages that one! The rain poured, the goals flows, and the Lads pulled out a magnificent win against a strong Bournemouth side. It had everything. Graham, Ross, Sophie, and Ian run over a terrific Sunderland display that saw us turn a 2-0 scoreline into a 3-2 win. Drink it in, and enjoy. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

The Lads look to return to winning ways as they welcome Bournemouth to the SOL on our return to Wearside this weekend. Regular host Graham is away on international duty, so Dave takes the seat to discuss the visit of the Cherries with Bournemouth fan James. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AFCB #EPL

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International break is over and done with, and the Lads are back in action as we head to London for another weekend win the smoke (hopefully!). It's been a tough old start for Marco Silva's side, and injuries and poor form has resulted in them flying a little too close to the wind as Sunderland head to the Cottage. So what can we expect this weekend? The excellent Jack Collins from Fulhamish Podcast joins us to let us know. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #FulhamFC #EPL