
Pod On The Tyne: The Athletic FC's Newcastle United show
Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to bring you behind the scenes at the most certifiable football club in the Premier League... Newcastle United. Subscribe for big-name interviews, unrivalled insight and copious amounts of hysterical laughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Dec 18, 2020 • 52min
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 Bubble' with and whether Kevin Nolan really used to get sent off on purpose over the festive period! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2020 • 48min
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 Davis, aka True Geordie. For this week's partnership, go to www.virginwines.co.uk/theathletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2020 • 50min
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?Plus, Zahra Zomorrodian - one of the brilliant minds behind 'We Are The Geordies' - joins us to discuss the new film, and football without fans. www.wearethegeordies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2020 • 48min
'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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2020 • 40min
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 spend in the January transfer window? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2020 • 36min
'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 discuss Chris and George's latest article entitled: "What it's really like to never win anything". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2020 • 45min
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 in the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2020 • 39min
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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2020 • 39min
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2020 • 42min
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 this year, having been revealed as The Athletic's newest columnist! SPECIAL OFFER!For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to subscribe to The Athletic for just £1 a month.You can read all of Chris & George's writing, plus Alan Shearer's first column and so much more...Just go to www.theathletic.com/newcastlepod to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.