Episodes

  • Matchday: Liverpool (a), Bright start, same old result

    Matchday: Liverpool (a), Bright start, same old result
    Feb 1 2026
    Newcastle have an unenviable record at many of the Premier League's more illustrious venues, but Anfield stands with the best of them.
    Could this time be different with Eddie Howe throwing a striker-free 4-3-3 curveball at Arne Slot and Anthony Gordon capping a positive start to give Newcastle the lead...
    No.
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    20 mins
  • Valiant Paris draw but Newcastle face Champions League play-off

    Valiant Paris draw but Newcastle face Champions League play-off
    Jan 29 2026
    Another trip to Paris, another 1-1 draw, but instead of deflation there was a sense of pride and encouragement. That was despite confirmation of a play-off place for Eddie's Mags rather than direct passage to the quarter-finals.
    A back three and some interesting rotations made it look like the manager had at least one eye on the Liverpool game but they overcame an early onslaught from the European champions and some interesting decisions from the referee. By the end, Newcastle were ruing a big missed chance for Harvey Barnes that would've won it.
    In this hybrid matchday/weekly episode we also look back at our live show, held at the Gosforth Civic Theatre on Friday, a great night with some very special guests.
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    39 mins
  • Matchday: Aston Villa (h), Attacking edge still eludes Newcastle

    Matchday: Aston Villa (h), Attacking edge still eludes Newcastle
    Jan 25 2026
    Newcastle don't win when Bruno Guimaraes doesn't start. That holds true to a tally of eleven games now and, with PSG away in the Champions League on Wednesday, nerves are frayed in the PotT bunker at St James's Park.
    That PSG game is the first in a hugely testing run of fixtures, six of the next seven are also away from home, and it could be a make or break stretch for the team should they wish to challenge for a trophy again this season.
    It looks an increasingly difficult task and one thing that will have to change is how the squad's two strikers work with the players around them and get on the end of some chances.
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    30 mins
  • What is Champions League success for Newcastle?

    What is Champions League success for Newcastle?
    Jan 22 2026
    A facile win over PSV Eindhoven at St James's Park means Newcastle have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time ever (big asterisk).
    They will now travel to Paris to face holders PSG knowing that they can finish in the top 8 of the league and bypass the first play-off round. What does success look like in the competition this season, and how is it compatible with challenging for domestic glory?
    We also hear from Academy Director Steve Harper after a 1-1 draw against Sunderland for the U21s helped "stop the bleeding" after some difficult results.
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    52 mins
  • PotT Matchday: Dire Wolves stalemate

    PotT Matchday: Dire Wolves stalemate
    Jan 18 2026

    Why are you here?

    Newcastle drew 0-0 at Wolves, and it was life-draining.

    Honestly; listen to the podcast by all means, there's a discussion about strikers and away form and you can hear from Eddie Howe as well, but the fact you're still reading this is a cause for concern.
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    22 mins
  • Carabao Cup SF reaction: Perpetual Optimism vs City Limits

    Carabao Cup SF reaction: Perpetual Optimism vs City Limits
    Jan 14 2026
    Newcastle United have been close to invincible in the Carabao Cup in recent years, but now face a challenge tougher than anything they've done before; go to the Etihad Stadium and turn over a two-goal deficit.
    In a tightly contested first leg of the semi-final, at St James's Park, Manchester City retained possession but refused to over-extend themselves and wastefulness in front of goal cost Howe's team dearly.
    A new mindset installed by CEO David Hopkinson urges positivity; will that culture clash with fatalistic Geordies and the reality of an injury-crisis amid a four-fronted campaign?
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    52 mins
  • FA Cup Matchday: Bournemouth (h): Barnes will (have to) tear you apart again

    FA Cup Matchday: Bournemouth (h): Barnes will (have to) tear you apart again
    Jan 11 2026

    Another day, another madcap finish in a Newcastle match. Or should that be three?

    Not only did Anthony Gordon’s injury-time penalty prevent an FA Cup exit but, having seemingly won the tie through red hot Harvey Barnes late extra-time header, passage to the fourth round was up in the air again when Bournemouth equalised in the few seconds that remained.

    Progress they did, though. An encouraging performance from Aaron Ramsdale in the game continued as he saved three shootout penalties. Through, but is it a win? And can George finish talking about the Big Nick/Bruno penalties before the Man City game kicks off?
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    40 mins
  • Throwing away Leeds in injury time

    Throwing away Leeds in injury time
    Jan 8 2026
    It's the morning after the night before; a remarkable finish in Newcastle's 4-3 Premier League win over Leeds United. We have a go at analysing some of the action, but it's a bit like trying to organise jelly; jelly that's on fire.
    As many thousands have already pointed out, there could have been no more fitting tribute to the great Kevin Keegan. It was lovely to see such warmth for the great man on such a cold night, and there was a show of support for Joe Willock as well.
    What next, then? On the up in the league, but struggling for centre halves. Is the club likely to do any business in the January transfer window, and who will line up against Bournemouth in the cup?
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    50 mins