
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

Mar 25, 2020 • 53min
'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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2020 • 44min
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2020 • 51min
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 become? Plus, insight into the Newcastle Supporter's Trust and improving communication between the club and its fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2020 • 33min
FA CUP ROAD TRIP
For more great Newcastle United content from George Caulkin, including the write-up of this very trip, make sure you subscribe to The Athletic. Get a 40% discount on a subscription right now by going to theathletic.com and using the promo code 'newcastlepod' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2020 • 48min
We Don't Even Look Like Scoring!
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Feb 19, 2020 • 42min
Those Champions League Nights With Sir Bobby
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Feb 12, 2020 • 40min
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2020 • 39min
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2020 • 45min
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 owners are wide of the mark. The lads also look back on the euphoric FA Cup classic against Oxford.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2020 • 33min
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.