So Many Questions: The Answer is Howe
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh, Senior Writer George Caulkin, and special guest Oli Kay. Moments before our podcast recording (hooray!), Eddie Howe was announced as the new Head Coach and he has a gargantuan task ahead of him if he's to steer the team clear of relegation. The Athletic's Senior Football Writer Oli Kay...
56m Nov 09, 2021
56m
Flagging: New Manager Now Please
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. This week's special guest is representative of the Wor Flags group, Thomas Concannon. Chelsea came, they strolled, and they conquered, in a Hallowe'en match that proved nightmarish for the home supporters, despite a marvellous display from the aforement...
51m Nov 02, 2021
51m
Wilson Wins Us a Point at Palace: Enough?
With Chris Waugh away, Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Senior Writer George Caulkin, and Gallowgate Shots podcaster Stephen 'Besty' Best. After Steve Bruce's drawn-out depature, interim manager Graeme Jones took charge of the first team at Selhurst Park. The consensus is it was a good point, if a slightly fortunate one, but it may not be enough with a string of tough games between now...
47m Oct 26, 2021
47m
EMERGENCY PODCAST: The Bruce Era Ends
Taylor Payne hosts ANOTHER emergency edition of Athletic's Newcastle United podcast with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin to discuss the news that Steve Bruce's time as manager is over. Bruce's future had been in serious doubt since the club was sold by Mike Ashley just days ago and, although he remained in charge for the visit of Spurs, his 1,000th game in footb...
33m Oct 20, 2021
33m
New Era: Same Old Newcastle (For Now)
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic, in conversation with club correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. Tottenham were the visitors at St James' Park for the first match under the new ownership and, for a brief moment after Callum Wilson's early goal, it seemed the overwhelming wave of emotion might carry the team to victory. Unfortunate...
53m Oct 19, 2021
53m
Week One in Takeoverland
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and our Senior Writer George Caulkin. We're one week into new ownership and as the dust begins to settle, everyone has been surprised to see Steve Bruce is still Newcastle manager. Will he make it to the Spurs match? If he does, it'll be his 1,000th game in club management. The Athleti...
49m Oct 14, 2021
49m
EMERGENCY PODCAST: The Ashley Era Ends
Taylor Payne hosts our podcast reaction to a whirlwind 48 hours for Newcastle United with The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Mike Ashley's ownership of the club came to an abrupt end, seemingly out of the blue, and we're still processing the news. The sense of relief is strong but some fans will feel conflicted by money coming into the club from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fun...
37m Oct 08, 2021
37m
Fighting Amongst Ourselves
The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondent, Chris Waugh, was ringside for the club's latest courtroom melodrama, and he tries to report the details through persistent heckling from host Taylor Payne and Senior Writer, George Caulkin. George attended the Wolverhampton match in Chris's absence and, despite good numbers in the away end, the atmosphere was flat. That was, of course, largely bec...
49m Oct 05, 2021
49m
Statistical Update: Puttin' it in the Net
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle reporters Chris Waugh and George Caulkin to reflect on the trip to Watford, one that really should have yielded three points. First-half dominance was squandered and a golden chance late on for Jacob Murphy nearly broke John Anderson. George channels Shakespeare, Sean Connery, and Ozzie Ardiles in a statistical report on the club's attempts to...
49m Sep 28, 2021
49m
Friday Night Frights: Basketball beats Football
Taylor Payne presides over a dissection of Newcastle's Friday night match with Leeds. Providing eye witness reporting and in-depth analysis are The Athletic's NUFC correspondent Chris Waugh and Senior Writer George Caulkin. The Sky Sports production from St James's Park got the seal of approval from many fans and George, watching from his sickbed, agreed that it was a refreshing change of dire...
51m Sep 21, 2021
51m
Powderkeg Diplomacy: Beware Giant Squibs
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with club correspondent Chris Waugh and the UK's Senior Football Writer George Caulkin. Another visit to Old Trafford, another defeat, but did the team actually play OK? And even if they did, is that enough? Callum Wilson will now miss crucial games over the next few weeks, and points are desperately needed. After the ga...
53m Sep 14, 2021
53m
A Statement of No Intent & Santi's Dream Begins
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast from The Athletic with regular panellists Chris Waugh and George Caulkin. Following criticism of the club's transfer window, an unusual statement was published via official channels. We pick out the main points and consider the motivations behind it. One of only two players signed was Mexican teenager Santiago Munoz. We get the inside tra...
1hr Sep 07, 2021
1hr
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