Taylor and Chris are joined by The Athletic's Analytics writer Tom Worville to discuss what sort of season the data suggests supporters are in for...

The Athletic's Newcastle trio discuss an encouraging balance in Steve Bruce's recent team selection + hear from both midfielder Isaac Hayden and club legend Les Ferdinand...

Taylor and George are confused by Mike Ashley's statement about pay-per-view football, Newcastle's curious signing and more...

The Athletic's Chris Waugh and George Caulkin dive into Newcastle's style of play under manager Steve Bruce and more...

Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Chris Waugh vent their anger at 'Project Big Picture', Pay-Per-View football and more...

Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle duo, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, talk transfers, Almiron the sacrificial lamb + Wilson the 'proper' centre-forward...

Taylor Payne & The Athletic's Chris Waugh & George Caulkin answer your questions on transfers, tactics, Steve Bruce and that HILARIOUS finish to the Spurs game...

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a humbling defeat to Brighton over the weekend... The trio debate Allan Saint-Maximin's dip in form, Steve Bruce's uninspired tactics, an Almiron/Carroll selection issue and more outgoings as DeAndre Yedlin's time on Tyneside appears to be coming to an end. Plus, a fascinating discussion about how Lockdown, Behind-Closed-Doors Games, Covid and Social Media have changed the ways we express ourselves as football fans.

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!

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.

The Athletic's George Caulkin and Michael Walker join Taylor Payne to look at what we can expect from Newcastle during the summer transfer window. Is striker the main priority? And what sort of player could Steve Bruce realistically bring in? They also discuss the players who could be leaving. Could Matt Ritchie be one of them? Plus, they take a look at the current state of Non-League football in the North-east.

The Athletic's Newcastle United correspondents George Caulkin and Chris Waugh are back together again to look ahead to the new Premier League season. They debate whether the club has a plan for the new campaign, and will Steve Bruce be able to move the club in the right direction? They're joined by The Athletic's Burnley writer Andy Jones to get the lowdown on new signing Jeff Hendrick. Plus, they discuss the club's desperate need for a new centre-forward, and reflect on Hatem Ben Arfa's eventful spell at St. James' Park

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?

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!

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?

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, to explain how the deal to takeover Newcastle United fell apart... Does the blame rest at the feet of The Premier League, Mike Ashley, the Saudi State? Can ANY deal be resurrected? Plus, hear what Amanda Staveley told George in his exclusive interview with her and husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi late last night.

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin - who try and fail miserably to stay positive in their definitive review of a truly interminable season... Awards are dished out for the most 'Brucey' quote, surprisingly good goal and more! They also pay tribute to Allan Saint-Maximin's development and debate Matt Ritchie's most RAG acts! Plus, we hear from Steve Bruce & re-live some of our favourite podcast moments!

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a 0-0 draw at Brighton, so boring, that it prompts a deep discussion about the ripple effect of this never-ending takeover on transfers, contracts, young players and sponsorship deals... oh, and of course, also the best way to season your meat.

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin following a 3-1 home defeat to Spurs; Who cares?... Steve Bruce is "delighted" but do the guys agree with his assessment of this season? Plus, George attempts to decipher Saudi Arabia's latest clash with BeIn Sports & how it will impact the prospective takeover, AND they discuss Matty Longstaff's Newcastle future.

George sits down with The Athletic's Football News & Investigations writer, Matt Slater, for a brutally honest assessment of the takeover situation & what needs to happen, to get it over the line... Plus, host Taylor Payne & The Athletic's Newcastle duo, Chris Waugh and George Caulkin, reflect on Newcastle's Premier League survival, following Sunday's 2-2 draw against West Ham.

Host Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's Newcastle duo Chris Waugh and George Caulkin after a scintillating 4-0 win over Bournemouth. The guys assess some of the stand-out performances from Allan Saint-Maximin (again), Jonjo Shelvey and a burgeoning centre-half partnership. ... In the second half of the show however, the smiles are gone as they reflect on Sunday's FA Cup exit at the hands of Man City, what might have been had St James' Park been packed full of supporters, as well as, PL Chief Richard Masters & the takeover!

Host Taylor Payne is joined by George Caulkin and Chris Waugh (weary from the Villa game) to discuss Newcastle's explosive return to Premier League football, well 45 minutes of it at least... Cue intense debate over Andy Carroll's role in the squad, whether Steve Bruce is due a little more credit, Hayden's future, fake crowd noise, oh, and the small matter of an FA Cup Quarter-Final against Manchester City.

This week, host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, are joined by Grammy-Award-Nominated artist (Oh, and massive Newcastle fan) JAMES BAY... The guys talk about the latest developments in the proposed takeover of the club, away-days in the pouring rain, James' dream of playing to a sold-out St James' Park & George has a special message for him from Alan Shearer!

Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, answer YOUR questions on everything from: 'What should be top of the prospective new owners To Do list?' 'Will Joelinton play better behind closed doors?' + 'Have you ever broken the 5-second-rule when it comes to sausages?'