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 saga too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 legend himself. Plus Bournemouth correspondent Peter Rutzler joins in to talk about an almost telepathic on-field relationship between Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson, and how they will settle in to Bruce's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.theathletic.com/newcastlepod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it a good deal?  1. Transfer News - 00:01 2. Richard Masters & That Premier League Letter - 6:003. New Bidders? Who are Bellagraph Nova - 24:104. Ian Mearns - Newcastle Supporter and MP - 31:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘The gloves were off’ then the deal was off: Why Newcastle’s takeover collapsedBy George Caulkin, Chris Waugh and more Amanda Staveley: The Premier League made it so hard. Impossible. It’s ridiculousBy George Caulkin Why the Premier League couldn’t let Newcastle’s Saudi takeover happenBy Matt SlaterRead all these articles & more by taking advantage of a 30-day free trial now! Just visit theathletic.com/newcastlepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. ASM - A Rare Brightspark - 18:50 2. Goal Of The Season - 25:053. The FA Cup Limp - 36:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. The Brighton Game... My Eyes! - 00:012. How The Takeover Delay Is Damaging Newcastle - 12:10  3. Sponsorship Deals - 22:224. Victor Fernandez' Release - 24:425. A Liverpool 'Preview' - 27:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices