This week, host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, address the consequences of a seemingly endless takeover process on player contracts, morale, season tickets and beyond... Plus, Chris fills us is on why the prospective new owners could spend BIG in the summer without penalty!

Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, react to Steve Bruce's takeover comments and discuss who'll manage the team once the dust settles... They also reflect on Ruud Gullit's infamous spell in charge of the club, and the fact that we're STILL IN THE FA CUP!

This week, club legend Steve Howey joins Taylor Payne & our Newcastle writers George Caulkin & Chris Waugh, to air his frustration at the wait for the takeover as well as how he'd feel about Project Restart if he were still playing... Steve also reflects on the excitement (and success) which followed Sir John Hall's takeover in '92, and what it was really like for a local lad to play for a GOOD Newcastle team; which still fully embraced the city. Plus, during Mental Health Week, Steve reveals how he is trying to help end the stigma.

Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, are back to talk about Danny Rose's reaction to 'Project Restart' and why a long-drawn-out takeover isn't all bad... Plus, Taylor resorts to playing his guitar to keep George calm, the details of a phone call to Steve Bruce and Chris debuts his new 'lockdown locks.'

This week, Alex Hurst of The Newcastle Supporters Trust joins our Newcastle trio to share in everyone's frustration as the wait for an announcement goes on... George has the latest developments, as well as, the details of Monday's 'Toon Town Hall' meeting, as supporters and the city came together to communicate their feelings about the prospective new owners. Plus, Chris talks about the Premier League's 'Project Restart'.

The cans may now have well and truly frozen as host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, reconvene to bring you the latest on the takeover and the decision to furlough non-playing staff. Expect serious debate as to what will actually constitute #cans and to throw out your old hoover... Plus, Charlotte Robson of the True Faith Podcast joins in to discuss why Amanda Staveley's vision for the club, and community, is something to get really excited about!

This week, The Athletic's George Caulkin & Chris Waugh join Taylor Payne, to assess what the new owners will do first as the takeover and a nation-wide lockdown coincide... The guys also reflect on Ashley's 'legacy' and the general 'outrage' towards the club's proposed new owners!

It may not be #Cans time just yet but do we need to get them on ice?... Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's Newcastle experts, George Caulkin & Chris Waugh, dissect today's exciting news that documents related to the takeover have emerged at Companies House.

Host Taylor Payne and The Athletic's resident Newcastle writers, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin, reconvene to debate the best Newcastle goals in Premier League history! Plus, the trio discuss Newcastle's decision to furlough non-playing staff in the wake of Liverpool's U-turn, and what Steve Bruce has likely been farming during the hiatus.

This week, Newcastle fan-favourite Aaron Hughes joins Taylor Payne, Chris Waugh & George Caulkin on the pod, with George reporting that a long-anticipated club takeover is now at an advanced stage... Aaron reflects on a fantastic career, which began in the Camp Nou against Barcelona; Playing for Sir Bobby Robson, Graeme Souness, while the guys relive the anger they felt when he was sold to Aston Villa!

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!

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!

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.

Join Taylor Payne and The Athletic's George Caulkin for a special edition of Pod on the Tyne as they travel with the Toon Army to West Brom. They share their experiences on the coach and in the pub, their emotions during the game, and their jubilation at full-time. Be prepared for Jaegerbombs, X-rated language and inflatable c**ks. "WE'RE GOING TO WEM-BER-LEY"

This week, The Athletic's George Caulkin & Chris Waugh join Taylor Payne, convinced that something's got to give (and they're not just talking about Fabian Schar's trousers... but more on that later) ... Formation? Personnel? Dwight Gayle? Plus, the trio get stuck into your questions on everything from takeover talk to pancake toppings!

On the week of Sir Bobby Robson's birthday, George Caulkin, Chris Waugh & Taylor Payne remember the Newcastle team he took to the Champions League knock-out stages and George shares memories of spending time with the great man. Turns out people who think Allan Saint-Maximin should play through the middle make Chris really, really angry, and the lads ponder what exactly Nabil Bentaleb role is in the side. There is an obligatory look back on a terrible result in London last weekend and hope for more luck in the capital this weekend against another side that are also "much of a muchness"...

The Athletic's Chris Waugh joins Toon fan Taylor Payne to bring you the latest on the 'takeover' at Newcastle United. George Caulkin brings us part of his exclusive chat with David Ginola. And are Newcastle currently on the worst 8-game unbeaten run in the history of football?

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

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....

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

the Athletic's George Caulkin joins Taylor Payne to react to Newcastle's 4-1 victory over Rochdale in the FA Cup. Matt Ritchie joins the show and we ask him if it's fair to call him a Radgie?

Taylor Payne is joined by Steve Best plus The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to figure out what has gone wrong with Newcastle in the last few weeks with a focus on a £40million striker who can't score goals...

Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on the season so far and share their views on what 2020 has in store at Newcastle United..... SPOILER ALERT: It's not *all* bad news, honestly...

Rafa Benitez joins the 'Pod on the Tyne' for an exclusive interview. The former Newcastle manager speaks with the Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh about his three years in the dugout at St James Park, speculates about a possible return to the Premier league, and discusses his current role in China

Taylor Payne is joined by The Athletic's George Caulkin and Chris Waugh to look back on seven points from nine led by Andy Carroll - does Steve Steve Bruce deserve more credit? The lads also examine the motives behind the clubs season ticket giveaway, we hear George's chat with Isaac Hayden about Newcastle's style of play and Chris speaks to cult-hero Laurent Robert.