Pod On The Tyne: an independent NUFC podcast

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, after all the excitement of that win over Everton was dulled by a return to losing ways against Crystal Palace...  The trio debate the impact of Joe Willock's arrival on the development of our own young Mags, and celebrate the 'most complete centre-forward display' they've seen in years from Callum Wilson.  Plus, they mark the anniversary of the comeback-of-all-comebacks against Arsenal, and speaking of comebacks -There's hope for Chris yet in the quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 return to 'The Great Newcastle United Pub Quiz', a look-back on a famous night at Elland Road for a young Shola Ameobi and we hear from Chris' fascinating interview with Jamie Sterry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and they look ahead, not forward, to Aston Villa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 prompts a chat about 'the old' Andy Carroll and young Elliot Anderson - Are there more kids like him just waiting in the wings?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 there will be any new additions to the squad this month.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.