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Independent podcast about English Premier League club Sunderland AFC since 2020. Offers weekly #SAFC preview shows, review shows and tons more Sunderland AFC related content. Historical content also offers interviews with players, managers and coaches from around the world of football.
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Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes back former Sunderland striker and Sky Sports commentator Don Goodman for episode #20, as part two looks at the second part of his career.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to Don about leaving Roker Park, his Japanese adventure and the best day of his career.
- Kevin Ball and a night out in Newcastle
- His despair at not getting promoted at Wolves
- Moving to Japan
- His Scottish Premiership adventure
- His 'best day in football'
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#DonGoodman #Sunderland #Wolves

Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes prolific Scotland and Dundee United striker Lawrence Shankland for episode #19.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to Lawrence about growing up finding his feet, making his debut and...scoring goals.
- Playing with the world's best left-back Andy Robertson at just 17.
- His journey back to the top.
- Those Sunderland rumours
- Jack Ross' knitwear
- His joy at winning the title at Ayr United and Dundee United
- His Scotland debut PLUS much, much more!
*Yes, there is slight background noise, but it disappears after five mins, sorry mate!
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#LawrenceShankland #DundeeUnited #Scotland

Saturday May 23, 2020
Saturday May 23, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes a man who has rocked an afro and a 'tache with true class, it's Big Bad Don Goodman for episode #18.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to Don about growing up in mid-80's English football and goalscoring.
- Growing up at Bradford City, overcoming tragedy and learning from Bobby Campbell.
- Making his debut whilst still an electrician
- Scoring at Roker Park for Sunderland
- His debt to Ron Saunders
PLUS much, much more!
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#DonGoodman #SunderlandTilIDie #WBA

Thursday May 21, 2020
What The Falk Offside #2 - Vinnie Caruana | The Movielife, I Am the Avalanche
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes a Long Island legend in the shape of The Movielife singer, Vinnie Caruana, for episode #2 of the Offside spin-off.
WARNING - strong language used
'Offside' will move away from the sports world and deep dive into the underbelly of music, films and creative outlets - it will be unscripted, unplanned and irregular!
In 'Offside' episode two, we chat inspiration, football and surviving covid19.
- What is in the water in Long Island that makes so many good bands?
- The new world of online sets
- Vinnie's thoughts on the new I Am the Avalanche album
- Lots, and lots...and lots of football chat - including Sunderland Till I Die 2.
PLUS much, much more!
Song in the intro:
Band: The Movielife
Song: Scary
Album: Forty Hour Train Back To Penn
Label: Drive-Thru
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#VinnieCaruana #TheMovielife #IAmTheAvalanche

Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes the Scottish international defender Declan Gallagher for episode #17.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to big Declan a career that, in hindsight has had many ups and downs, but now fully on the way to success.
- Reaching to the #SPL ending
- The real reason he departed Dundee
- Pulling on that Scotland jersey for the first time
- His love for Stephen Robinson and his admiration for the Motherwell coaching staff
PLUS much, much more!
Timestamps:
SPL Reaction and current season - 0:00 - 8:21
Celtic - 8:21 - 22:13
Clyde - 22:13 - 26:29
Dundee - 26.29 - 38:10
Livingston - 38.10 - 53:21
Motherwell - 53.21 - 60:10
Scotland - 60:10 - 65:12
Snippet of Vanessa Carlton's 'A Thousand Miles' is a cover by Adrian Lee.
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#Scotland #Motherwell

Thursday May 14, 2020
What The Falk Podcast #16 - Thomas Sorensen | Sunderland, Stoke City, Aston Villa
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes the best Danish goalkeeper of all time (naw, it's no that blonde one from Man U) for episode #16.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
We chat to big Tommy about the tremendous 22-year career that took him from Odense all the way to the World Cup quarter-finals.
- The hilarious, yet infamous, Tony Pulis naked headbutt
- The derby wins and THAT penalty save from Shearer
- Record-breaking promotion at #SAFC
- His fall out with Martin O'Neill at #AVFC
PLUS much, much more!
Please like, subscribe and share if you feel so inclined. #StokeCity

Tuesday May 12, 2020
What The Falk Offside #1 - David Howard Thornton | Art The Clown, Terrifier
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes the terrifying
Art The Clown, aka David Howard Thornton, for episode #1 of the Offside spin-off.
'Offside' will move away from the sports world and deep dive into the underbelly of music, films and creative outlets - it will be unscripted, unplanned and irregular!
In 'Offside' episode one, we delve into the world of scary clowns, horror movies and practical special effects.
- How uncomfortable was THAT scene?
- Did he really know what he was getting into when he auditioned for Art The Clown.
- How did they perform those gory practical effects?
- A sneaky peek into highly anticipated Terrifier 2
PLUS much, much more!
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#Terrifier #DavidHowardThornton #ArtTheClown

Saturday May 09, 2020
What The Falk Podcast #15 - Gus Poyet Part 2 | Sunderland Special
Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #15, the second part of our EXCLUSIVE interview about his time at #SunderlandAFC.
In association with Viper Goalkeeper: @viperGK, vipergk.co.uk.
In part two, we chat about Virgil Van Djik and why he feels things went wrong at #SAFC
- How close were we to signing VVD?
- What was the reason we didn't sign Marcos Alonso, Ki and Fabio Borini?
- Suffering an 8-0 defeat
- That last-minute derby win
PLUS much, much more!
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#GusPoyet

Thursday May 07, 2020
What The Falk Podcast #14 - Mikkel Beck | Middlesbrough, Euro 96, Denmark
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes former Denmark, Middlesbrough and Koln hot-shot Mikkel Beck for episode #14.
In part one, we reminisce about his impressive goalscoring career and international exploits.
- Euro 1996 and playing with Brian Laudrup
- Being one of Europe's first Bosman transfers
- Ravenelli, Juninho and the Boro Revolution
- His sad, and shocking reason for his early retirement
PLUS much, much more!
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Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to request permission before transcribing this for any other publication.
#MikkelBeck #Middlesbrough #Koln

Monday May 04, 2020
What The Falk Podcast #13 - Gus Poyet Part 1 | Sunderland Special
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
What The Falk podcast welcomes the legendary Gus Poyet for episode #13.
In part one, we reminisce about that cup run and his first season at Sunderland AFC.
- What state was the club in when he arrived?
- His thoughts on Sunderland Till I Die
- That day at Wembley
- Who did he tell they couldn't take a penalty?
PLUS much, much more!
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Please email grahamfalkmedia@gmail.com to request permission before transcribing this for any other publication.
