Fluid Midfield, Liquid Football: NUFC Thrash Villa
The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead join Taylor Payne to review Newcastle United's magnificent 5-1 victory over Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Sandro Tonali wasted no time getting on the scoresheet as he took to English football like an anatra to acqua, and Eddie Howe's midfield looks to have an added dimension with the Italian joining Bruno and...
40m Aug 14, 2023
40m
PotT Predictions 2023-24: Hopefully Howe's men are in better shape than us!
It's the dawn of the new Premier League season but you find Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh in a state of disarray, so much so that we can't even get through the apology for the last episode's disastrous start! We're supposed to be making our predictions for the season to come with contributions from Twitter, but George barely predicts anything and Chris (deliberately?) answers a...
51m Aug 10, 2023
51m
Are We Ready, Eddie?
Taylor Payne looks back at the last weekend of pre-season action for Eddie Howe's men with George Caulkin and Chris Waugh. Newcastle raised the Sela Cup on Sunday after wins against Fiorentina and Villareal but, with new signings Harvey Barnes and Sandro Tonali on the pitch, and Tino Livramento in the stands, the primary goal was integration. A positive win for Becky Langley's NUFC Women roun...
35m Aug 07, 2023
35m
Livramento Deal PodBombs First Thursday Show
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh make history with the inaugural Thursday edition of The Athletic's Newcastle United podcast, but it looks like breaking news will still ruin our recordings with a deal for Tino Livramento announced, honestly, ten minutes after we finished talking. The highly-rated Southampton fullback looks to be a long-term project as he recovers from a knee injur...
48m Aug 03, 2023
48m
We're back! But can we pull it off twice a week?
Pod on the Tyne returns for the 2023/24 season with Taylor Payne, a jet-lagged George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh holding the fort while Jacob Whitehead sticks another shrimp on the barbie down under, mate. There's so much to catch up on, it's a good thing the show will now be coming to you twice a week! But, in this episode we hear all about George's escapades in the US, including a tailgate par...
1hr Aug 01, 2023
1hr
Introducing: Pod on the Tyne
Pod on the Tyne is your twice-weekly, dedicated Newcastle United show from The Athletic... Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1m Jul 08, 2023
1m
A Season for the Ages: the Class of 2022/23
Taylor Payne hosts a Pod on the Tyne review of the 2022/23 season at Newcastle United, one that has thrilled and astounded in equal measure. From a remarkable Carabao Cup run, culminating in a near miss at Wembley, to a Premier League campaign which built on the post-takeover momentum of last season's great escape to catapult Eddie Howe's men into the Champions League. Not forgetting, of course...
1hr 24m May 31, 2023
1hr 24m
Champions League: Smashing the Grass Ceiling
We've got a full house for a momentous occasion with Taylor Payne hosting a panel of George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, and Jacob Whitehead celebrating the return of Champions League football to Tyneside. Yes, after Thursday's magnificent victory over Brighton, Monday night's bizarre goalless draw with Leicester, and Aston Villa's point at Anfield, Eddie Howe's Mighty Mags TM will be shithousing Eur...
59m May 23, 2023
59m
Pod on the Tindall: Jason the Technicolour Dreamboat
Jason Payne reviews a Tindall week in Newcastle United's season with The Athletic's Chris Tindall and Jason Caulkin, featuring a special celebratory interview with the manager of NUFC's title-winning women's team... Becky Langley. Newcastle's men were the visitors for Leeds' first home game under Sam Allardyce and there was no shortage of incident, albeit in a game that lacked any real flow. ...
50m May 15, 2023
50m
Arteta Avenged Against Eddie's Elites & Women Clinch League Title
Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh, and George Caulkin are brushing off their disappointment after Mikel Arteta and Arsenal kept their title hopes alive with a win at St James's Park. It was an emotional day for all concerned, but we're happy with the performance from Eddie Howe's "elite" team in what was apparently our first home defeat in the league this season. The men are still on course for Champ...
57m May 09, 2023
57m
Arsenal Inbound with (Newcastle's) Champions League Place In Sight
Taylor Payne looks back over another incredible week for Newcastle United with George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, and former 'Mr Everton', Jacob Whitehead. Wins over the Toffees and Southampton leave Eddie Howe's men on the precipice of Champions League qualification and, with the women's team needing one win to seal their league title, we're having a ball. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. For more inf...
52m May 02, 2023
52m
Eddie's Geordies Go Ballistic: Tottenham Are Atrocious
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, and Jacob Whitehead peel themselves off the ceiling to relive one of the most remarkable performances in Premier League history. Tottenham's visit to St James' Park on Sunday was billed as a Champions League showdown with Newcastle desperate for a win to cement their place in the top four. As it turned out, well you be the judge... we still can't quit...
59m Apr 24, 2023
59m
Bouncing Back from Birmingham and Becky's Belters
Taylor Payne welcomes The Athletic's Newcastle United trio of George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, and Jacob Whitehead to another week's discussion, albeit not the most pleasant one we've had of late. For the first time this season, there was a slight sense of capitulation as Aston Villa ran roughshod over our worryingly passive Magpie men. A different story on Sunday, though, as Becky Langley's NUFC ...
43m Apr 18, 2023
43m
Isak and Wilson Spearhead Nine-point Week
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh are basking in the glory of nine Premier League points in six days, thanks to the brilliance of Joelinton, Isak, and a re-energised Callum Wilson. "Tough Guy" Eddie Howe had a great week as well and he'll be taking on Unai Emery's Aston Villa next Saturday. We preview that game, look ahead to a crucial St James's Park fixture for the women's team w...
59m Apr 11, 2023
59m
No Time Wasted in Sticking It to Man Utd
A slightly earlier show this week with Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Chris Waugh revelling in Newcastle's glorious win over Manchester United at St James's Park. It finished 2-0, but that flattered the visitors who looked all at sea without Brazil captain Casemiro. We now face three consecutive away games, two of which are in London this week. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Hosted on Acast...
50m Apr 03, 2023
50m
One Last Push; It's Not For the Faint-Hearted
Taylor Payne previews the final stretch of Newcastle's epic Premier League season with George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, Jacob Whitehead, and special guest Andy Mitten. Eddie Howe, Jason Tindall, and the boys have twelve games left needing only to replicate their form so far this season to finish in the top four. We look at their chances, starting with a detailed preview of the league fixture again...
44m Mar 28, 2023
44m
Ice Cold Alex: Isak Fells Forest
The gang's all here as Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, Chris Waugh, and Jacob Whitehead digest a terrific few days for Newcastle United. Eddie Howe's men followed up their resolute win over Wolves with a dominant performance at Forest; the margin should have been greater, but Alexander Isak provided two moments of incisiveness and we go into the international break eyeing up third place in the P...
52m Mar 21, 2023
52m
Howe's Shuffled Pack Earns Crucial Wolves Win
It's fair to say there's been a substantial sigh of relief this week as Taylor Payne analyses a vital Premier League win with Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead. Eddie Howe made some big calls, not least resting top scorer Miggy Almiron, but Alexander Isak stamped his authority on the game and Newcastle overcame a Wolves fightback to clinch all three points and revitalise the Champions League cha...
45m Mar 14, 2023
45m
Two Nil (Again!), Bruno in Demand, and Wolves
Taylor Payne takes you through another week, at least we think it was another week, in the life of NUFC with the cream of North East football writing talent and Chris Waugh. Manchester City followed the reds of Liverpool and Manchester by beating us 2-0, but never without a struggle; if only we could score a goal! Meanwhile, The Athletic's senior writer, George Caulkin, wonders what life would...
55m Mar 07, 2023
55m
Oh Great, We're Off to Manchester: City Preview & Final Final Debrief
A tired Taylor Payne looks back over the debris of cup final weekend with The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondents, Chris Waugh and the accursed Jacob Whitehead. One last cruel twist of the irony knife sees us heading to Manchester this weekend. City have returned to something like their best, so Saint-Maximin and co will have to conjure a performance at least as good as in our previous ...
34m Mar 01, 2023
34m
Carabao Cup Final: Wembley Weekend is Just the Beginning
Taylor Payne and Chris Waugh bring you the sounds of Wembley Way, and one or two from Trafalgar Square, as Newcastle United square up to Manchester United with the EFL League Cup on the line. Produced by Ollie Bellwood (who also did a couple of the interviews). Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m Feb 27, 2023
33m
Carabao Cup 'Keeper Chaos: Karius, Can He?
Taylor Payne hosts the Pod on the Tyne Cup Final Preview! Joining him, The Athletic's Senior Writer George Caulkin and Newcastle correspondents Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead. Nick Pope really put a spanner in the works with his red card against Liverpool on Saturday. It was a result to forget, even if we played OK, and the highlight was definitely Wor Flags. But, with the Carabao Cup Final ...
1hr Feb 22, 2023
1hr
Bore Draw at Bournemouth... Time for a Bobby Dazzler
It's Bobby '90 week on The Athletic and Taylor Payne hosts the latest edition of Pod on the Tyne with George Caulkin, Jacob Whitehead, and Chris Waugh on board to discuss our celebration of the great man and his legacy. The Liverpool game will be a special occasion, which makes it easy to move on from the disappointment of the draw at Bournemouth. It's been a slightly flat couple of weeks, but...
49m Feb 14, 2023
49m
Bobby '90: Episode 4, "My Last and Greatest Team"
This is Bobby 90, a four-part special podcast series from The Athletic to mark what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday. In this final episode of the series, Sir Bobby talks about his various battles with cancer and the establishing of the charitable foundation in his name. As preparation for his final book, Sir Bobby looked back over his remarkable life-story with George Caulkin....
23m Feb 13, 2023
23m
Bobby '90: Episode 2, "I Don't Think There's Been a Manager in the Game Like Me"
This is Bobby 90, a four-part special podcast series from The Athletic to mark what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday. In the second episode of the series, Sir Bobby takes us through his various managerial stints at England, Barcelona and his hunger for success everywhere he went. As preparation for his final book, Sir Bobby looked back over his remarkable life-story with George...
31m Feb 13, 2023
31m
Bobby '90: Episode 1, "A Proud Miner's Son"
This is Bobby 90, a four-part special podcast series from The Athletic to mark what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday. In the first episode of the series, Sir Bobby talks about his childhood and growing up in the north east. As preparation for his final book, Sir Bobby looked back over his remarkable life-story with George Caulkin. Thanks to the generosity of Sir Bobby's family ...
32m Feb 13, 2023
32m
Bobby '90: Episode 3, "Back at Full Pelt"
This is Bobby 90, a four-part special podcast series from The Athletic to mark what would have been Sir Bobby Robson's 90th birthday. In the third episode of the series, Sir Bobby talks about his dream managerial job at Newcastle and his relationship with the fans. As preparation for his final book, Sir Bobby looked back over his remarkable life-story with George Caulkin. Thanks to the generos...
31m Feb 13, 2023
31m
Maximin Overdrive: West Ham Draw Sparks (Overwrought?) Debate
Taylor Payne greets a full podcast team, even if just the mention of Bournemouth sends Chris Waugh packing halfway through. George Caulkin and Jacob Whitehead stay the course to consider Allan Saint Maximin's latest appearance in black and white. A resolute West Ham side, driven by Declan Rice, recovered from Newcastle's storming start to take a point away from St James' Park on Saturday. We f...
42m Feb 07, 2023
42m
Draming of Wimbly: Longstaff Takes Newcastle to the Carabao Cup Final!
Newcastle United are going to Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final! Join Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Jacob Whitehead for a full recap of a remarkable evening at St James's Park. Unfortunately, we don't have the stamina of Sean Longstaff, so we're all a bit tired and emotional, but with good reason. There's a round-up of the January transfer window and a quick look ahead to February's Premi...
58m Feb 01, 2023
58m
One Toe in the Final: Joelinton Gives Newcastle an EFL Cup Edge
Taylor Payne, George Caulkin, and Jacob Whitehead reflect on the League Cup semi-final 1st leg at St Mary's, Southampton. Newcastle will take a one-goal lead into the home leg and must feel confident of making the final. That's all despite another wasteful night in front of goal. Why do our chances fall to the "wrong" players, what's going on with our headers, and does Callum Wilson need of a ...
46m Jan 25, 2023
46m
Last-Gasp Isak Downs Fulham as Cup Fever Ferments
Taylor Payne looks back over an eventful week for Newcastle United with The Athletic's George Caulkin, Jacob Whitehead, and Chris Waugh. Joelinton was selected in the starting line-up for Fulham despite his drink-driving charge and, after Bruno was forced off with a badly twisted ankle, there are concerns around depth in midfield. But, despite a tough afternoon the Magpies survived a bizarre ...
49m Jan 16, 2023
49m
He's From Blyth: Burn Fires Newcastle into Semi-Final
Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's dynamic trio of Newcastle reporters; Chris Waugh, George Caulkin, and Jacob Whitehead, to reflect on a remarkable few days as our Cup Odyssey series continues despite a major wobble. It was a magnificent night at St James's Park, Dan Burn got the breakthrough as a dominant Newcastle threw aside the disappointment of Hillsborough to beat Leicester and re...
58m Jan 11, 2023
58m
When Two Tribes Go To Draw: Leeds and Arsenal Reviewed
Reflections on the terrible behaviour of Leeds Utd who used every negative, underhanded tactic in the book for a solitary point at St James's Park and Newcastle's heroic efforts at the Emirates Stadium when a canny, streetwise, pragmatic performance was rewarded with a clean sheet and a valuable draw. Plus, a new signing (for the podcast) and the latest on the club's January plans with two exc...
53m Jan 04, 2023
53m
Bournemouth Dispatched, Leicester Crushed
Another joyous week as Eddie Howe's Newcastle made a mockery of any suggestions they might be disrupted by the unseasonal World Cup break. We report on a fairly comfortable Carabao Cup win, a crushing league victory over our cup quarter final opponents, and the club's community outreach over the festive period. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 4m Dec 28, 2022
1hr 4m
The PotT Christmas Sequel: Annus Mirabilis
We're back! Returning from the World Cup wilderness, it's our annual Christmas Special, featuring a review of a crackers year, the sprouts of a January transfer strategy, and one singed centrepiece. The team are back in action as well and we'll preview the Boxing Day trip to Leicester as well as reverse preview/review a league cup last 16 tie with Bournemouth that hadn't yet happened when we r...
1hr 4m Dec 21, 2022
1hr 4m
An Extraordinary Mid-Season Review
Newcastle United beat Chelsea 1-0 at St James's Park; they were good value for that win, restricting a visibly frustrated opposition to breadcrumbs, and they go into the World Cup break third (THIRD!) in the Premier League. We review the latest dominant performance from Eddie Howe's sh*thousing Mags and a remarkable season so far. We also hear from a proud Tower of a Blyth Man, Dan Burn, and f...
1hr Nov 15, 2022
1hr
Carabao Cup Bonus: Relief as Newcastle Reach Last 16
Newcastle United progressed to the last 16 round of the Carabao Cup, albeit playing in less impressive fashion than we're used to in this remarkable season. Understandable, perhaps, given seven changes from the last league match, but the team are through and won a penalty shoot-out at St James' Park for the first time in competitive fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy fo...
26m Nov 10, 2022
26m
The (Epic) Eddie-versary Episode
It wasn't Newcastle's best performance of the season so far, but they were "ruthlessly efficient" in front of goal and ran out easy winners at Southampton. It's a mark of significant progress, since Eddie Howe took charge a year ago, that such a win could be viewed as routine. With two games to go until the World Cup break, the club is in rude health. Meanwhile, we're just rude, especially to ...
59m Nov 08, 2022
59m
Villa battered, European dreams, and Wilson at the World Cup
Fresh from the 4-0 battering of Aston Villa, Taylor Payne and Athletic duo George Caulkin and Chris Waugh are here for another joy-filled edition of Pod On The Tyne, and the three of them are pinching themselves that - with a third of the season now gone - the Toon are sitting comfortably in fourth, eight points ahead of Liverpool, and with the meanest defence in the Premier League. So, dare we...
50m Oct 31, 2022
50m
Magpies Empty Tanks: Spurs Swamped
On a soaking wet Sunday afternoon in North London, Eddie Howe masterminded a 2-1 victory over Spurs built on a titanic team effort. An uncontroversial goal from Callum Wilson and yet another great strike from Miguel Almiron helped, of course, but Newcastle dominated every area of the pitch with dynamic new signings and massively improved squad players. Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Hosted on ...
49m Oct 25, 2022
49m
Mean Machine: Schar & Co Frustrate Old Trafford
A goalless draw at Old Trafford saw Newcastle go out on their own as the Premier League's tightest defence. Fabian Schar played a crucial role but the whole back four, and keeper Nick Pope, were superb. Approaching the game Newcastle's CEO, Darren Eales, and Sporting Director Dan Ashworth entertained a press pool and outlined some of the finer details in the club's plans. Produced by Ollie Be...
48m Oct 17, 2022
48m
Brilliant Blonde: Bruno Bosses Brentford
Miggy Almiron was on the scoresheet again as Newcastle coasted to victory against Brentford, but Bruno Guimaraes was the star of the day with two goals for him as he ran the show. We examine both players in depth, and Newcastle's overall improvement, with football statistician Kevin Lawson. Or was he? Our very own George Caulkin finally had his name up in lights as part of an elaborate pre-mat...
53m Oct 11, 2022
53m
Almiron Inspires Fulham Thrashing & Takeover Anniversary
No apologies for a bumper edition this week, with the anniversary of the takeover at the forefront of our minds despite a huge win at Fulham over the weekend. Chris and Taylor review the match, George joins for a pre-recorded assessment of the club's progress, and Oli Kay tells us how Newcastle United are viewed in Saudi Arabia after his fact-finding trip. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast....
1hr 5m Oct 05, 2022
1hr 5m
International Incidents and Stopping Mitro at Fulham
Newcastle had hoped to get a few injury problems resolved during the international break; unfortunately, it seems they've picked up a few more issues instead. Can they get three points at Craven Cottage with a depleted strike-force? They'd love to have former no. 9 Aleksandr Mitrovic, who has already scored six times in the Premier League this season... Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com...
54m Sep 27, 2022
54m
Playing with Possession: Newcastle's New Style Needs Time
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. Newly promoted Bournemouth came to St James's Park with a predictable gameplan, but Eddie Howe's Newcastle side were unable to break down the low block despite having the lion's share of possession. We examine our own frustration and try to figure out if it's justified. ...
44m Sep 20, 2022
44m
An Eddie Howe Special!
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast alongside The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh. Ten months since he arrived at Newcastle and ahead of his former club's visit to St James' Park on Saturday, we're focusing this week on Eddie Howe. Steady Eddie's turned around performances and results, fostered an 'us against them' mentality, and readily admits that he's fallen in ...
47m Sep 14, 2022
47m
VAR Crash: Newcastle Need to Turn Performances into Points
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer (and VERY secret agent) George Caulkin, and club correspondent Chris Waugh. As much as we didn't want to, we had to talk about the Video Assistant Referee. On a dismal weekend for match officials we were deprived of a much-desired three points against Palace and there were similar problems for the women's team. With ten...
43m Sep 05, 2022
43m
Bonus Ep: Anfield Fallout and Transfer Deadline
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. The transfer deadline has passed with no significant last-minute incomings. Are the Premier League's "higher ups" starting to play hardball with us in the market? Of course, just a week ago the club broke their record transfer fee to bring in Swedish striker Alexander I...
36m Sep 02, 2022
36m
Unbeaten with Isak Incoming and Langley's Ambition
Taylor Payne DOESN'T host your go-to Newcastle United podcast, so you're stuck with Senior Writer George Caulkin and club correspondent Chris Waugh. They are still unbeaten in the Premier League, but Newcastle are feeling the effects of a bruising few days, so wd welcome the news of a club record signing in Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak. Becky Langley's women's team are also unbeaten a...
53m Aug 30, 2022
53m
Literally Buzzing: Man City Mayhem with Lynsey Hipgrave
Taylor Payne hosts your go-to Newcastle United podcast with Senior Writer George Caulkin, club correspondent Chris Waugh, and special guest Lynsey Hipgrave. Eddie Howe's Mags took the game to Premier League title-holders Manchester City at St James's Park on Sunday and they very nearly came away with all three points. After the magical victory over Arsenal, the bar has been raised again, so i...
56m Aug 23, 2022
56m