The Sound of Football
Commissioned by The Athletic to celebrate the return of fans to football stadiums, this immersive experience was recorded using binaural audio equipment. You must listen via headphones to achieve the full effect, and quiet surroundings are recommended. The Sound of Football was conceived, produced, and edited by Oliver Bellwood. The script was written and narrated by George Caulkin. Support ...
28m Sep 04, 2021
28m
Bruce Under Fire: Hung Out to Dry?
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to podcast from The Athletic with expert insight and forthright opinions from club correspondent Chris Waugh and our Senior Writer, George Caulkin. It was the transfer deadline day we all feared. After the happy surprise that was the permanent signing of Joe Willock, noises from the club suggested that was it for incoming transfers. Despite ourselves, we hoped in vai...
50m Sep 01, 2021
50m
Heartbreak and Hope: Michael Chaplin Saves the Pod
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with Senior Football Writer George Caulkin providing expert insight. We're now two games into the new Premier League season and Steve Bruce's team have yet to win a point. They've conceded six goals so far, scoring just twice, and it's difficult to ignore the memories of last season's horrendous run. Fortunately, playwri...
46m Aug 24, 2021
46m
Failure to Launch: Wilson Strike not Enough
The Athletic's Senior Football Writer George Caulkin makes his seasonal debut on our definitive Newcastle United podcast alongside increasingly senior club correspondent Chris Waugh and host Taylor Payne. The Toon kicked off the new Premier League in disappointing fashion, losing 4-2 at home to West Ham, and that despite holding the lead at half-time. The defence looked vulnerable, and we disc...
46m Aug 17, 2021
46m
Squad Strength: Where's Willock?
It's the eve of the new season, and time for a squad audit (a squaudit?) on The Athletic's definitive Newcastle United podcast. Host Taylor Payne is joined by our club correspondent, Chris Waugh, for a full and frank assessment of the strength of Steve Bruce's squad. Several of our players suffered reputational damage as the team under-performed last term, so who will step up this time? And, ...
52m Aug 10, 2021
52m
Inside Number Nines
It's the return of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, hosted by Taylor Payne and featuring club correspondent Chris Waugh. On the first day of term we catch up with what's been happening with the club's twin legal disputes. Plus, there's a sneaky peek behind the scenes of The Athletic's big interview this week. In the hotseat was with Callum Wilson, Newcastle's star striker...
48m Aug 03, 2021
48m
The Athletic's Euro Stories - Preview
This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships. So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you can head back in time to the tournaments of yesteryear to hear memories, stories and music from some of your favourite football journalists. Go to the Beyond The Headline feed wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free via The Athletic ap...
1m Jun 02, 2021
1m
The Season We Thought Would Never End... Ends
Taylor Payne hosts this very special edition of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with the help of club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. This is our best attempt to sum up the events of an indescribable season. Truly a rollercoaster of emotions, and success, it's been a remarkable year in many ways. Steve Bruce's side accumulated points apace in an early-seaso...
59m May 25, 2021
59m
2 Fans 2 Furious?
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic accompanied, as always, by club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin and, for one week only, two very special guests. NUST's Thomas Concannon and Youtube star Kendall Rowan also happen to be dedicated NUFC fans and they will be at St James's Park for the visit of Sheffield United on Wednesday evening. We were del...
56m May 18, 2021
56m
Safety Secured by Wilson (TM) and Co
Here's the latest edition of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic. Hosted once again by Taylor Payne and with regular correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Friday night saw the Toon trounce Leicester at the Walkers Stadium, yes those names are the right way round, and we wonder how the team can swing to such extremes of performance. Plus, a round-up of the latest nons...
57m May 12, 2021
57m
Boring, Boring Arsenal Defeat
Taylor Payne is the host of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, hindered only slightly in this task by the curmudgeonly club correspondents Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. A dismal 2-0 defeat at home to a significantly weakened Arsenal had the unpleasant odour of Newcastle's wretched winless run which ended recently and we'd hoped was behind us. Twin cities, Leicester and M...
50m May 05, 2021
50m
Where there's a Willock...
Taylor Payne is the host of your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic and he's joined, as always, by the dedicated, dynamic duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. We're confused by feelings of positivity this week and, while a 1-1 draw at Anfield may not have quite the same gloss in 2021 as it would any other season, we had great fun watching the messy madness unfold. Newcastle face ...
55m Apr 27, 2021
55m
St Maximin Condundrum Cracked?
The Athletic's Newcastle podcast team are back to full strength after a week dodging each other on Bamburgh beach. Taylor Payne hosts a review of a splendid seven days with Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Allan St Maximin was the key figure again as the Toon tamed high-flying West Ham, even if the visitors did play a significant role in their own downfall. And, after the European Super League...
53m Apr 20, 2021
53m
Warren Barton on the 1892 Pledge
Chris is on holiday but regulars Taylor Payne and George Caulkin are joined on this special edition of The Athletic's "go-to Newcastle United podcast" by none other than Warren Barton. Based in California, the former Toon lynchpin still works in the game as a coach and broadcaster. He has been keeping a keen eye on the goings on at St James' Park and hasn't been shy with his views on the curre...
54m Apr 14, 2021
54m
Spurred Back to Life
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's Newcastle United podcast with the most dynamic of journalistic duos, George Caulkin and Chris Waugh. There's a palpable sense of positivity in the air this week after a point, and a well deserved one, against Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. We're hoping they'll carry that into a vital game with Burnley this weekend, and our special guest on the podcast is The Athl...
51m Apr 07, 2021
51m
Question Time
Taylor Payne is putting on his best impression of Fiona Bruce (no relation) as he chairs a special POTT inquiry. The Athletic's contractually bound duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin provide the answers. So, whether you want to know why a thirty year-old Dwight Gayle might be considered more employable than a 29 year-old Salomon Rondon, or if you need some ideas for leftover spinach and eggs, ...
50m Mar 30, 2021
50m
Bruce Snookered by Potter
Taylor Payne hosts your 'go-to' Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic; this week he's joined by regular pundit Chris Waugh and reformed golf-course-heckler Michael Walker. Steve Bruce's Newcastle have hit a fair few lows this season, but was the surrender at Brighton a new nadir? And, as The Athletic launches a series of cult-hero profiles, Ryan Taylor jogs our fading memories of derby v...
59m Mar 23, 2021
59m
Bob on the Tyne
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh, plus a very special guest. Football writer Harry DeCosemo has authored a new biography of Sir Bobby Robson, covering his time as Newcastle manager. We share memories of the great man, the thrilling Champions League campaign of 2002/3, and there's a Bobby dazzler of a quiz. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for mo...
59m Mar 17, 2021
59m
The Accumulation of Point
Warning: this Newcastle United podcast, hosted by Taylor Payne and featuring The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh, features strong language and unpleasant imagery... Steve Bruce's side, fresh from a tumultuous week, went to The Hawthorns and looked like they were happy to play for a point. Circumstances are eerily similar to this week, five years ago, when Rafa Benitez became the sho...
1hr Mar 09, 2021
1hr
Glenn Roeder Remembered
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with the help of The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. The lads look back at the draw with Wolves. On paper, not the end of the World, especially with other results going the club's way, but losing both Almiron and Saint-Maximin until April is a real body blow. And, we share a few fond memories of Glenn Roeder, a true adopted Geo...
59m Mar 02, 2021
59m
Testing Times, Goalies Galore, and Vino Tino
The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh are alongside Taylor Payne, and they're trying not to succumb to total panic this week as the Premier League's trapdoor looms large. We go in search of our happy place with Swansea loanee and World Cup winning goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. He still wants that Newcastle No. 1 shirt... And on the 25th anniversary of Asprilla's debut against Middlesbro...
56m Feb 23, 2021
56m
Alan in Wonderland
As Kevin Keegan celebrates his 70th birthday, we sit down with the man he signed for a world record fee to bring goals to Newcastle. Yes, the one and only Alan Shearer is our special guest and, hot off the back of his Athletic exclusive interview with "the Messiah", he relives the highs and lows of his idol's three spells at NUFC. We also get the lowdown on a special fundraising effort for th...
1hr 8m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 8m
Jose Enrique Drops By while the Saints Go Marching Home
Legendary left-back Jose Enrique joins us live from Spain to relive some of his favourite Newcastle memories and spill the beans on his tricky first season as well as the circumstances that led to his departure from the club. Taylor, Chris, and George are over the moon to be reporting on another win and a match that set pulses racing as Steve Bruce's men sent the Saints packing. Hosted on Ac...
59m Feb 09, 2021
59m
Too Much Possession, Willock's Arrival & "The Most Complete Centre-Forward Display We've Seen In Years"
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, after all the excitement of that win over Everton was dulled by a return to losing ways against Crystal Palace... The trio debate the impact of Joe Willock's arrival on the development of our own young Mags, and celebrate the 'most complete centre-forward display' they've seen in years from Callum Wilson. Plus, they m...
55m Feb 03, 2021
55m
Signs Of Life (No Points) + A Year In Takeover-land
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, following another defeat against Leeds - Could a 20-minute-spell in the second half yet provide the blueprint for Premier League survival? They also commemorate the 1-year anniversary of *that* Wall Street Journal article, which sparked a summer takeover saga and assess where the parties currently stand... Plus, a ret...
1hr Jan 27, 2021
1hr
Dire Tripe
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, following the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal as Steve Bruce decided to do things 'his way'... The guys discuss Bruce's latest comments, another baffling team selection, where Gary Neville & Jamie Carragher were right (and wrong) in their analysis on Monday night. Plus, George has his revenge as he hosts this week's pub quiz an...
45m Jan 20, 2021
45m
Steve Bruce's Newcastle "Not A Work In Progress But A Study In Decline"
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, straight after the full-time whistle as Sheffield United's record-breaking winless run was brought to a shuddering halt, thanks to Bruce's Newcastle United... Could genuine relegation concern force the club into a change of manager or would Steve Bruce consider tendering his resignation? Plus, a return to The Emirates...
57m Jan 13, 2021
57m
Bruce's Language, Tricky Transfers & An FA Cup Write-Off?
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, full of Xmas goose and with a curious new addition to the Caulkin household - To discuss whether fans would accept Bruce playing a weakened team against Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend? Plus, some reasons to be both fearful and cheerful as a supporter in 2021, why Newcastle managers all start to sound alike and if t...
50m Jan 06, 2021
50m
Fraser Excites, The Midfield Dilemma & BeIN Sports New Deal
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin to discuss the Leeds defeat, all-too-familiar wing-back issues, Ryan Fraser's impact AND what BeIn Sports new Premier League deal means for any prospective takeover... As it's the final pod before Christmas, the guys also debate what to get Steve Bruce as a present, which NUFC star they'd most like to form an 'Xmas Bubb...
52m Dec 18, 2020
52m
Are Weekends Better WITHOUT Newcastle?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's George Caulkin are joined by Charlotte Robson of True Faith, for the latest on Newcastle's efforts to return from Covid-19-enforced isolation to face West Brom this weekend... Did you miss them? Plus, the guys discuss who deserves to be named Newcastle's 'Best Player of 2020', as well as, the future of internet punditry after Chris Waugh sat down with Brian...
48m Dec 09, 2020
48m
GAME OFF! Covid Outbreak + Joelinton's Swagger & Absent ASM
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, react to the Aston Villa postponement following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases at the Magpies' training ground... The guys also reflect on a 'joy-less' win over Crystal Palace, whether Joelinton will ever be able to shake off his price tag and how to avoid another 'Ben-Arfa' situation with Allan Saint-Maximin?...
50m Dec 02, 2020
50m
'DON'T STOP THE COUNT!' Newcastle Supporters Head To The Polls
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, assess the results of George's unofficial Twitter polling on the BIG questions on every supporters mind right now... Have we improved as a team under Bruce - and has he lost your support? What's it like to watch Newcastle now, do you still want a Saudi-led takeover and more. Hosted on Acast. See https://aca...
48m Nov 25, 2020
48m
Mailbag Special: Is Miguel Almiron Champions League Level?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, get stuck into YOUR questions on everything from Almiron's agent's alarming comments, to which member of our coaching staff is responsible for playing style and tactics? Plus, why Newcastle are an easy target for pundits, what the long-term plan is for the likes of Sean Longstaff, and is there any money to sp...
40m Nov 18, 2020
40m
'Bruce-a-lona' & The Numbers Behind The Nonsense
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writer Chris Waugh provide the latest injury update on Callum Wilson and reflect on another abject display in the defeat to Southampton... The Athletic's Analytics Writer Tom Worville also attempts to explain what the numbers behind Newcastle's performances can tell us. Plus, the guys react to Fabian Schar's rather honest post-match interview and...
36m Nov 11, 2020
36m
EXCLUSIVE Isaac Hayden Interview, Sir Les & The Search For Balance
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, reflect on the Everton win and the on-going search for balance in the side as Sean Longstaff and Miguel Almiron show real signs of improvement... Midfielder Isaac Hayden talks openly about playing style, consistency and his own journey at the club. Plus, Les Ferdinand on Callum Wilson's impact since joining ...
45m Nov 04, 2020
45m
Mike Ashley's Motives, Jacob Murphy's Return + A Bicycle-Kicking Bricklayer?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's George Caulkin battle with their own conflicting emotions following Mike Ashley's PPV statement... As for matters on the pitch, the guys discuss the team's 'Groundhog Day' knack of responding to poor performances, plus, Jacob Murphy's return and Newcastle's newest signing: Allan Saint Maximin's mate and former bricklayer, Florent Indalecio! Hosted on Acas...
39m Oct 28, 2020
39m
Dummett's Tints, Manchester United & Why All Work And No Play Makes Chris A Dull Boy
In host Taylor Payne's absence, The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin discuss Newcastle's 2020 squad make-up, Steve Bruce's 'disconnect' and what Chris discovered when he analysed EVERY shot Newcastle have faced so far this season... Plus, George finally gets to air his thoughts on Pay-per-view football and Project Big Picture. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more ...
39m Oct 22, 2020
39m
PPV Newcastle, Project B******* & What To Get Shearer For Xmas?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Chris Waugh are joined by Manchester United correspondent, Laurie Whitwell, following the news that it will cost supporters an extra £14.95 to watch the game this weekend... Plus, the guys get stuck into 'Project Big Picture' and the potential implications for any future Newcastle takeover AND discuss what Taylor should get Alan Shearer for Secret Santa thi...
42m Oct 13, 2020
42m
Has Almiron Been Sacrificed For The Good Of The Team?
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle duo, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, are joined by Alex Hurst - Chair of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust - to reflect on a spectacularly unspectacular transfer window, where Newcastle got almost everything they needed, and no-ones excited about it... Plus, the lads debate where Almiron fits into Bruce's preferred system, purr over Callum Wil...
38m Oct 08, 2020
38m
If We Don't Laugh We'll Cry
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a hilarious finish to the draw with Spurs... This week, the guys answer YOUR questions on last-minute transfers, Bruce's tactics, the current state of the T-word and even, breakfast essentials. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
44m Sep 30, 2020
44m
Bonus Episode - Beyond The Headline
The following episode is taken from the "Beyond the Headline" podcast series. Mike Ashley bought Newcastle United in 2007. Ten managers, two relegations and two promotions later, his era seemed to be drawing to a close in the summer of 2020. What happened along the way? Journalists and supporters recount the highs and lows. Warning: Episode contains explicit recordings of the Joe Kinnear press...
34m Sep 24, 2020
34m
SHUT UP... It's Only Been Two Games!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a humbling defeat to Brighton over the weekend... The trio debate Allan Saint-Maximin's dip in form, Steve Bruce's uninspired tactics, an Almiron/Carroll selection issue and more outgoings as DeAndre Yedlin's time on Tyneside appears to be coming to an end. Plus, a fascinating discussion a...
45m Sep 23, 2020
45m
Wilson & Co. Firing On The Pitch + Takeover 2.0 Tanks On The Lawn
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin after a winning start to the new football season... The guys discuss the impact of our new recruits, as well as, the contrasting performances of the likes of Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden. Plus, outgoings and the difficulty to shift certain squad players out, AND of course, the latest in the takeover s...
44m Sep 17, 2020
44m
Shearer, Wilson & Fraser + Newcastle Behaving Like a Normal Football Club!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin - confused and optimistic in equal measure, following the transfer business being done by Mike Ashley & Steve Bruce ahead of a new Premier League season... What role did Alan Shearer play in Wilson's capture and how does he feel about coming 2nd in 'The Athletic's PL 60' - George catches up with the legen...
45m Sep 09, 2020
45m
Transfer Window Inactivity
Right now we're offering listeners of this show the opportunity to try out The Athletic for FREE. You can enjoy all of our writing on Newcastle United, including a recent article from Chris Waugh on Newcastle's young players attempting to break through this season. Just go to www.theathletic.com/newcastlepod to sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy ...
1hr 2m Sep 02, 2020
1hr 2m
Is there a plan?
Right now we're offering listeners of this show the opportunity to try out The Athletic for FREE. You can enjoy all of Chris and George's writing on Newcastle United, including a recent article on the signing of Jeff Hendrick, the profile piece on the enigmatic Hatem Ben Arfa, and Chris' interview with Mehdi Abeid. You'll also access have access to all of our podcasts ad-free. Just go to www....
40m Aug 28, 2020
40m
Decoding Richard Masters' Letter + Bellagraph Nova Group & A Free Transfer!
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writer Chris Waugh, are joined by Ian Mearns MP & Matt Slater (Football News & Investigations Reporter) to translate the Premier League's long-overdue explanation as to why the takeover collapsed AND where we go from here? Plus, who on earth are the Bellagraph Nova Group? And news of an incoming free transfer has absolutely NO ONE excited - but is...
53m Aug 18, 2020
53m
A Takeover + Transfer Mailbag: YOUR Questions Answered!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh, fresh from his own wedding, and armed to the teeth with YOUR questions on everything from Newcastle's reported interest in Bournemouth's Callum Wilson & QPR's Ebere Eze, to whether or not Mike Ashley is still actively trying to sell! 1. Takeover Q&A - 00:01 2. Transfer Q&A  - 20:19 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for...
40m Aug 11, 2020
40m
Takeover Aftermath: Hell Hath No Fury Like A Geordie Scorned!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chair of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Alex Hurst, to discuss WHAT NEXT for all of us, in the aftermath of the failed takeover... Can a deal still be resurrected? Where do all the concerned parties stand? Has there ever been a better time to join The Trust? 1. Where Do Things Stand? - 16:38 Hosted on Acast. See ht...
49m Aug 05, 2020
49m
#NOCANS The Takeover Is OFF
‘The gloves were off’ then the deal was off: Why Newcastle’s takeover collapsed (https://theathletic.com/1963663/2020/07/30/newcastle-united-takeover-withdraw-staveley-ashley-pif-premier-league/) By George Caulkin, Chris Waugh and more Amanda Staveley: The Premier League made it so hard. Impossible. It’s ridiculous (https://theathletic.com/1963915/2020/07/30/amanda-staveley-the-premier-league-...
37m Jul 31, 2020
37m