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 2m Apr 01, 2020
1hr 2m
'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
Takeover Latest & Ginola Exclusive
You can read the full interview with David Ginola right now by signing up to The Athletic. You can get a 40% discount on a subscription by going to theathletic.com and entering the promo code 'newcastlepod' Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
40m Feb 12, 2020
40m
REACTION POD - We're in the 5th round!
Taylor Payne joins The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin to pick the bones out of a typically bonkers victory for Newcastle in the FA Cup at Oxford. Hear from the hero of the night Allan Saint-Maximin, and enjoy Taylor and George's reaction to the bizarre behaviour of an overly-exuberant Newcastle supporter Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
39m Feb 05, 2020
39m
Takeover Bid Latest & No Rafa Return
Taylor Payne hosts The Athletic's George Caulkin & Chris Waugh to discuss the potential £340m takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Who are the key players locked in negotiation with Mike Ashley? Where should football fans draw the line when it comes to condoning the morals of their owners? George also explains why reports of a Rafa Benitez returning with the new...
45m Jan 29, 2020
45m
REACTION POD - Goodison Park Comeback
The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh bring you immediate reaction to Newcastle's astonishing comeback at Goodison Park. They pay tribute to two-goal hero Florian Lejeune, Isaac Hayden talks team-spirit, and George shares his experience of watching the game in the away end with the Toon Army Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m Jan 22, 2020
33m
REACTION POD - Newcastle 4-1 Rochdale
the Athletic's George Caulkin joins Taylor Payne to react to Newcastle's 4-1 victory over Rochdale in the FA Cup. Matt Ritchie joins the show and we ask him if it's fair to call him a Radgie? Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m Jan 15, 2020
31m
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Joelinton?
Taylor Payne is joined by Steve Best plus The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to figure out what has gone wrong with Newcastle in the last few weeks with a focus on a £40million striker who can't score goals... Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
46m Jan 08, 2020
46m
Half Season Review & 2020 Vision
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on the season so far and share their views on what 2020 has in store at Newcastle United.....SPOILER ALERT: It's not *all* bad news, honestly... Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m Dec 25, 2019
41m
Rafa Benitez - An Exclusive Interview
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36m Dec 17, 2019
36m
Winning Ugly is Beautiful
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on seven points from nine led by Andy Carroll - does Steve Steve Bruce deserve more credit? The lads also examine the motives behind the clubs season ticket giveaway, we hear George's chat with Isaac Hayden about Newcastle's style of play and Chris speaks to cult-hero Laurent Robert. Hosted on Acast. See http...
36m Dec 11, 2019
36m
Is Jonjo Shelvey a liability?
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and writer Michael Walker as they look back on Newcastle's draw with Man City and fiercely debate whether Jonjo Shelvey can be described as a liability, despite his spectacular late equaliser at the weekend Subscribe to The Athletic using the special promo code UKPOD and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive epi...
34m Dec 04, 2019
34m
Newcastle United - Team of the Decade
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42m Nov 22, 2019
42m
Pod On The Tyne - Trail
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1m Nov 19, 2019
1m