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
A WTF Kind Of Season
1. ASM - A Rare Brightspark - 18:50 2. Goal Of The Season - 25:05 3. The FA Cup Limp - 36:26 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
55m Jul 29, 2020
55m
The Takeover 'Boa Constrictor' Around Newcastle's Neck!
1. The Brighton Game... My Eyes! - 00:01 2. How The Takeover Delay Is Damaging Newcastle - 12:10 3. Sponsorship Deals - 22:22 4. Victor Fernandez' Release - 24:42 5. A Liverpool 'Preview' - 27:58 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
34m Jul 21, 2020
34m
Robbie Savage Is A... Thoroughly Nice Bloke!
1. REACTION: Spurs win 3-1 - 00:01 2. Matty Longstaff - 10:50 3. Pardew In Disguise? - 18:04 4. Takeover Latest: BeIn Sports Banned! - 31:56 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m Jul 16, 2020
41m
PL Safety + The Takeover Hold-Up Explained
1. We Are Safe... Parade? - 00:01 2. Matt Slater talks TAKEOVER - 21:20 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
46m Jul 06, 2020
46m
A Pod Of Two Halves: Battering Bournemouth & Man City Misery
1. Bournemouth - 00:01 2. Man City - 20:16 - 3. Richard Masters & Takeover Latest - 30:16 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m Jul 02, 2020
41m
We're BACK & We're TURGID!
Host Taylor Payne is joined by George Caulkin and Chris Waugh (weary from the Villa game) to discuss Newcastle's explosive return to Premier League football, well 45 minutes of it at least...Cue intense debate over Andy Carroll's role in the squad, whether Steve Bruce is due a little more credit, Hayden's future, fake crowd noise, oh, and the small matter of an FA Cup Quarter-Final against Manc...
45m Jun 25, 2020
45m
The WTO Report, Actual Football & A BIG James Bay Interview
This week, host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, are joined by Grammy-Award-Nominated artist (Oh, and massive Newcastle fan) JAMES BAY...The guys talk about the latest developments in the proposed takeover of the club, away-days in the pouring rain, James' dream of playing to a sold-out St James' Park & George has a special message for him from Al...
48m Jun 17, 2020
48m
The Takeover Mailbag
1. Your Takeover Qs Answered -00:01 2. Contracts, Refunds & Stadium Plans - 29:25 3. Meat-Related Nonsense - 42:55 Remember, If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up right now and take advantage of a 30-Day Free Trial by going to http://theathletic.com/newcastlepod to enjoy the best football writing anywhere, just as the football returns! Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/p...
53m Jun 10, 2020
53m
Takeover Talk & The Perils Of Being A Club On Hold
1. The Wait... - 00:01 2. Season Ticket News - 22:55 3. A Summer Spending Spree? - 33:18 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
48m Jun 02, 2020
48m
Gullit's Civil War & White Sock 'Fetish'
1. Gullit v Shearer - 2:33 2. We are still in the Cup (Project Restart) - 20:17 3. Bruce Acknowledges a Takeover - 34:28 Remember you can still receive a 90-day free trial for The Athletic simply by visiting the athletic.com/newcastlepod (the%20athletic.com/newcastlepod) before midnight on Thursday 28th May. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m May 26, 2020
42m
Steve Howey & Takeovers
1. Mental Health Awareness Week - 00:01 2. Project Restart - 13:10 3. Takeovers Past & Present - 19:10 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m May 20, 2020
41m
Danny Rose & Steve Bruce's Ugly Fence
1. Danny Rose - 9:54 2. Takeover Progress - 18:44 And remember you can enjoy The Athletic for free for 90 Days, simply by going to theathletic.com/newcastlepod (http://theathletic.com/xxxpod) . Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
40m May 12, 2020
40m
FOSSILIZED #Cans
Takeover Latest - 00:01 Let's Get Talking Again - 24:00 Project Restart - 42:45 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
52m May 06, 2020
52m
Frozen #Cans
1. What Is Taking So Long? - 00:01 2. Amanda Staveley & The Vision - 19:20 3. A Furlough U-Turn? - 30:00 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
44m Apr 28, 2020
44m
What Happens First in a Lockdown Takeover?
1. How the Pandemic will affect the takeover - 00:01 2. 13 Years of Mike Ashley - 22:36 3. Saudi Arabia, Morality & Football - 34:10 4. 09/10 Promotion Spirit - 40:50 The lockdown takeover: What Newcastle’s proposed new owners plan to do first (https://theathletic.com/1759832/2020/04/21/newcastle-takeover-bruce-charnley-transfers/) By George Caulkin Along came Mike Ashley (https://theathle...
49m Apr 21, 2020
49m
The Takeover Document
It may not be #Cans time just yet but do we need to get them on ice?... Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, George Caulkin & Chris Waugh, dissect today's exciting news that documents related to the takeover have emerged at Companies House. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m Apr 14, 2020
33m
Best Newcastle Goals
Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, reconvene to debate the best Newcastle goals in Premier League history! Plus, the trio discuss Newcastle's decision to furlough non-playing staff in the wake of Liverpool's U-turn, and what Steve Bruce has likely been farming during the hiatus. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more...
57m Apr 08, 2020
57m
Takeover Talk & A Camp Nou Debut
1. Takeover Latest - 3:10 2. Should a PL club need govt help to pay staff wages? - 12:30 3. The Aaron Hughes Interview - 20:50 4. A Debut in The Camp Nou - 29:00 5. Aaron on Sir Bobby - 34:45 6. Souness & Leaving St James - 45:20 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 3m Apr 01, 2020
1hr 3m
'Opportunistic' Mike Ashley & Our Greatest Ever Signing
This week, our beloved Newcastle trio, Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin are joined by Charlotte Robson (True Faith Fanzine) to state their case for the club's 'Greatest Ever Signing'... After George is done shouting the rest of the group down they also discuss Mike Ashley's latest scandal and how much the Coronavirus-induced hiatus has already made them appreciate football! Hosted...
53m Mar 25, 2020
53m
Coronavirus & Cult Heroes
Host Taylor Payne is joined (remotely, of course) by The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, to distract themselves from the eerie silence around St James' Park by choosing a personal club 'Cult Hero'...Plus, the trio contemplate the impact of the football hiatus on the FA Cup run and on their general health! Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for ...
44m Mar 18, 2020
44m
Would you take the FA Cup & Relegation?
Would you take winning the FA Cup if it meant relegation from the Premier League?... Host Taylor Payne & The Athletic's Chris Waugh are joined this week by Alex Hurst, Chair of NUFC Trust, to talk about TWO WINS ON THE BOUNCE and not getting carried away... Does Almiron need a rest, will ASM get a new deal before we have another Demba Ba situation on our hands and how important has Dwight Gayle...
51m Mar 11, 2020
51m
FA CUP ROAD TRIP
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33m Mar 04, 2020
33m
We Don't Even Look Like Scoring!
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48m Feb 26, 2020
48m
Those Champions League Nights With Sir Bobby
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42m Feb 19, 2020
42m