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Newcastle United
by BBC Newcastle
Newcastle United pre and post-match interviews and discussion, from the team at BBC Radio Newcastle. United by a passion for the Toon, this is Black-and-White, through-and-through. Geordie humour guaranteed.
Episodes
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Kohli: 'We've stuck by the book'
Comedian, content creator and Newcastle fan Raul Kohli delivers his no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud verdict on the season so far.
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Jaissle: 'Special emotions' in first Newcastle match
The Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle reacted to his side's 2-all draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. Image: Getty.
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Wissa: Jaissle's Newcastle 'ready for Premier League'
Harry Roy spoke to striker Yoane Wissa after Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Liverpool on opening day of the Premier League. Image: Getty.
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Fernandes: Dedic signing is 'very exciting'
Portuguese football expert Kevin Fernandes speaks to Harry Roy about new Newcastle United signing Amar Dedic following his arrival from Benfica. Image: Getty.
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Burn: 'Dream' to be named Newcastle United captain
Matthew Raisbeck spoke to Dan Burn after Newcastle United's final pre-season tie with Strasbourg.
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Rachel Furness: Graft, goals and glory
Rachel Furness joins us just after announcing her retirement and she doesn’t hold back. From growing up as a little girl listening to Newcastle games on the radio, to playing at St James’ Park, this is the full-circle story of a record-breaking player who never gave up. She opens up about…
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Behind the Decks and the Dugout: DJ Schak
This week we’re joined by Northeast DJ and massive Newcastle United fan, Schak. From performing on the pitch at St James’ to acting alongside Sam Fender, we talk music, Magpies, and how far both his career and the club have come. A conversation that brings together football, music culture, and...
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The Tyne-Wear Derby: It's more than football
The Premier League derbies are back! But it's a rivalry that dates back to the English Civil War and runs a lot deeper than football. Total Sport's Simon Pryde takes us through how the derby began, the moments that have gone down in history - and what the derby means to the players, fans and to…
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Paul Ferris: Shearer, Sir Bobby & King Kev
Paul Ferris joins Raul Kohli for a brilliant chat about life inside Newcastle United. From his bond with Shearer to hilarious tales of Sir Bobby Robson and what it was really like playing under Keegan. Packed with great memories, moments that stay with you, and stories you won’t have heard before.
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End of Season Wrap - Champions League & Derby Dreams
It’s the end-of-season NUFC special! We crown our unsung hero, pick the play of the year, and look back at a rollercoaster season. With Champions League football secured (cheers, Man U) and the Tyne-Wear derby back on the cards, we look ahead to summer signings and what’s next for the Toon.
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Chris Dobey: From Ally Pally to St James'
Chris Dobey joins us fresh from his run to the World Championship semi-finals. He shares stories from playing darts with the Newcastle United squad, walking out to Local Hero in front of his heroes, and why Sean Longstaff could hold his own on the oche. Plus: Who he'd double up with in darts from...
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'Just Put It In The Net Man' with John Anderson
John Anderson reflects on that legendary commentary line, playing in the 1982 World Cup and playing under Jack Charlton.
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A Season to Remember with Mark Douglas
The i Paper's Northern Football Correspondent, Mark Douglas, shares untold stories from his time covering NUFC, working with Pardew and Rafa, and the headlines he never thought he’d write.
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John Turrell - Soul of the Toon
John Turrell joins Raul to talk meeting Darren Eales, the return of the derby, and his love for the current NUFC squad. He shares the wild story of how Smoove & Turrell began, why the Northeast is unmatched and what you might not know about its past. Plus, we look ahead to Brighton.
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Best Season Yet with Sam Mulliner
Broadcaster Sam Mulliner joins Raul to talk through this dream season, a reality check at Villa, and whether Champions League football is still on. Plus – who should Newcastle target this summer?
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Goals Galore!
Raul’s joined by Anth Young after a week where Newcastle smashed in nine goals across two games – putting Man United and Palace to the sword. They dig into the form, the fire, and what it means ahead of Villa. Expect strong opinions on Sela, bold takes on the kit, and a proper look at what this...
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John Gibson: Five decades at the heart of Newcastle
Newcastle legend John Gibson joins us for a rare, unmissable conversation — reflecting on covering the club he loves and has covered since 1966. He names his all-time dream team, shares untold stories from Portugal with Sir Bobby, opens about the toughest moments in black-and-white and gives his...
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Razor on the Bus: Inside Newcastle’s Celebrations
Razor takes us inside the celebrations as Newcastle marked their Wembley win in style. From his spot on the bus alongside Ant, Dec, and Shearer, he shares what it was really like rolling through the city with 30,000 fans lining the streets. The players' reactions, the chaos, the pride and his...
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Parade and Party!
This week, we're joined by DJ and producer Ellie Scougall, a lifelong Newcastle United fan who’s been making history of her own. Ellie talks about becoming the first woman to DJ at St James’ Park, setting the atmosphere for the women's derby in front of 38,000 fans. She also takes us behind the...
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NUFC are Wembley Winners
Less than 24 hours after Newcastle lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley, Razor joins Raul and Anth Young to break down what it means to finally be winners. With Razor in the commentary box for the match, he shares his experience from the moment Newcastle made history. They reflect on the journey to...
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Wembley: Heartbreak or History with Chris Waugh
Can NUFC finally do it after years of heartbreak? Chris Waugh from The Athletic joins Raul & Razor to break down Sunday’s final against Liverpool, the build-up, and what this moment means for the club. They also dive into what it’s really like to report on NUFC—the inside stories, the best and...
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Wembley, the NUFC Curse & Pardew on a mountain
Comedian Kai Humphries joins Raul & Razor to talk Wembley hopes, the injury curse haunting our squad and that viral video from Milan. He shares an unforgettable mountaintop chat with former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew. Plus, we break down the brutal Brighton defeat and look ahead to Wembley.
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Wembley, NUFC’s Defence & Why Everyone Steals Our Iconic Chants
Comedian Anth Young joins Raul to talk all things NUFC—most importantly, Wembley. They also discuss the current defence, the latest stadium plans, and our iconic chants—why they’re so good, their history, and why other clubs keep stealing them.
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Simon Bird on Kinnear, Shearer and Shocking Press Moments
Journalist Simon Bird has worked with over 50 football managers, and he’s sharing his best NUFC stories. From the chaos of Joe Kinnear’s infamous press conference to Alan Shearer’s time in charge, Simon reveals the manager who surprised him most, his experience ghost-writing, and the most…
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Steve Beharall on Changing Lives, NUFC Women & Wembley
Steve Beharall joins Raul to talk about the impact of Newcastle United Foundation, the growth of the women’s team, and the Academy’s future. From changing lives in a region to the passion behind the charity’s work plus why you should never doubt Eddie Howe on the road to Wembley.
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Wembley Awaits - could it be the end of a 70-year wait?
Newcastle are Wembley-bound, and it's all anyone can talk about! Razor and Raul are joined by journalist Simon Bird to break down the semi-final win, the road to the final, and what it means for the club.
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Jack Robertson: Miggy, Metroland & Stealing the grass at St James Park
Jack Robertson joins Raul to talk about Newcastle’s current form, the Northeast as a creative powerhouse, and his career in writing and acting. Jack shares his half-time appearance experience and how he got stopped for trying to pinch some St James’ Park grass. And they discuss his new show about...
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Andrew Cushin on Noel Gallagher & Wor Flags
Raul’s joined by the legend Andrew Cushin to discuss NUFC’s brilliant form, performing with Noel Gallagher, playing at the Hollywood Bowl, and St James’ Park. They dive into the story behind Wor Flags, Andrew’s take on Donny Osmond’s teeth, and the North East’s rock ‘n’ roll roots.
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Razor's Return
In this episode, Razor is back to join Raul as they break down Newcastle’s incredible run, including the massive win against Arsenal. They discuss the team’s performance, the players stepping up, and how the club is now within touching distance of a trophy. Plus, they share Anderson’s priceless...
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Beating Villa, Jason Tindall, Man Utd’s struggles and Greggs!
Raul is joined by Andy Kerr to unpack the win over Aston Villa and Jason Tindall’s eventful week, including that red card and his iconic Wham jumper. They also dive into Man United’s current struggles, Tonali’s impact, and Howe’s position at the helm. Plus, they share their love for the North...
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A Geordie James Bond, Bowyer vs Dyer and selling Jacob Murphy
Journalist Grace Laidler joins Raul to talk about Geordie accents on the big screen, including Daniel Craig’s take on a Geordie role. We revisit the infamous Bowyer vs. Dyer punch-up, celebrate Tino’s new chant, and debate whether it’s time to sell Jacob Murphy. Plus, we break down the last two...
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Global Fans, Referee Failings & The Women’s Rise
In this episode, we dive into the incredible global reach of NUFC fan groups, including Raul’s experience in Singapore. We tackle the ongoing issues with Premier League refereeing and reflect on the impressive rise of the NUFC Women’s team. We also discuss the vital topic of men’s mental health,...
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Keith Downie - Fergie, Amanda, and the takeover
Raul is joined by Keith Downie to reflect on the day he announced NUFC’s takeover and how it all unfolded. They also dive into Keith’s experiences interviewing Alex Ferguson and David Beckham. Plus, they break down NUFC’s performance against West Ham and share thoughts on what’s ahead for the…
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United with Pride
Raul and Anth Young are joined by Kirk Spencer, Co-chair of United with Pride, to explore the evolving relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community and NUFC. They discuss the progress made, areas where the club can still improve, and dive into the challenges and highlights of refereeing in the...
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Michael Chopra: Bobby Robson, addiction and the Champions League
Raul and Razor are joined by footballer Michael Chopra as he talks about his career from the NUFC academy, ball-boy, putting on the shirt and playing at St James' Park. From dressing pranks to the champions league, Bobby Robson to his gambling addiction and his life now!
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Albania Calling
Raul Kohli is in Albania as he and Matthew Raisbeck discuss the Chelsea double-header and take trips down memory lane...
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Player Pronunciations, Copa 71, Antony Costa & NUFC’s Future
Raul and Razor are joined by Charlotte Robson as they tackle the tricky pronunciations of footballers' names, including Antony Costa!! They also dive into Copa 71, the rise of women’s football, and break down the NUFC team while looking ahead to the rest of the season.
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Bruno’s Dad, Joelinton’s Muscles & Arthur’s Journey
Raul and Razor are joined by Ricky Hoult, whose son Arthur is fighting a rare cancer. The three discuss Arthur’s visit to Bruno’s house, Ricky’s unfortunate typo in a message to Bruno’s dad, and look ahead at what is next for NUFC.
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Big Dan Burn as Palpatine in Star Wars
Raul is joined by fellow comedian Anth Young & Jamie Eastlake. Chatting about Jamie growing up with Big Dan Burn, the amazing Gerry & Sewell play taking the North East by storm and looking ahead at the Everton Game.
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Kevin Keegan, The Helicopter & Bondi Beach
Raul and Razor sit down with Paralympic legend, Stephen Miller. They dive into Stephen’s incredible career, his deep connection with the club and what’s next for both him and the team.
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Pope Patty
Raul and Razor are joined by Twitter star Toon Polls to break down *that* Nick Pope social media moment and look ahead at the big away fixtures.
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Tommy Cassidy, Barclays Men & Ando!
Raul is joined by comedian Cal Halbert and the man responsible for the Barclays Men, James Allen. Remembering the legend Tommy Cassidy, looking ahead to the next few matches, and we’ve got James - the guy that took over X with #BarclaysMen
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Nobby Solano’s Trumpet!
Raul is locked in with Justin Lockwood taking about THAT Adidas Commercial, Champions League, future predictions and discussing that idea of winning.
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The Joelinton Hawaiian Shirt
Raul is joined by Dylan Brett to talk about the story behind the famous Hawaiian shirt and the new NUFC TV advert plus looking ahead at the new season.
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Born and Bred
Raul Kohli is joined by comedian Anth Young and author and historian Dan Jackson discussing the history of the Geordies and the Northeast from the mining industry to the football field. Discussing how some of greatest managers came from the coalfields including Bobby Robson & Jack Greenwell and…
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Boom Boom Cheick the Room
Join Raul & Razor as they chat with NUFC host Justin Lockwood in a season finale special! Dive into life as a commentator, hear hilarious tales of being told off by Bobby Robson, driving Pele around, and discover the story behind Justin's famous "Boom Boom Cheick the Room" phrase.
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It's Going Down to the Wire
Chris Waugh from The Athletic joins Raul Kohli and Matthew Raisbeck to discuss Newcastle's chances of qualifying for Europe and the club's summer transfer plans.
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It’s an Eddie Howe ‘Love In’!
This week Matthew Raisbeck moves across to the presenter seat and is joined by Premier League Productions and Final Score reporter Andy Sixsmith. They discuss Eddie Howe and his dog, Bruno playing darts, Tonali in a hard hat, Burn’s quiz and Gordon being lost in the Metro Centre. Plus, the race…
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"I don’t like grainy footage and I don’t do French"
In an all-comic line-up, Raul Kohli is joined by Gavin Webster and Anth Young to discuss NUFC stadium plans, tactics ahead of the remaining four games and a look back at the club over the years.
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Fantasy Football Frenzy
NUFC Blogcast podcast presenter and Fantasy Football Scout Manager, Ed Gray joins Raul Kohli and Matthew Raisbeck to discuss Newcastle’s defeat against Crystal Palace and look ahead to the end of the season including summer signings. Plus, Ed shares some Fantasy Football tips!
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Newcastle United pre and post-match interviews and discussion, from the team at BBC Radio Newcastle.
United by a passion for the Toon, this is Black-and-White, through-and-through.
Geordie humour guaranteed.
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