Episode #44 Mel Reay

Frankie & Danny catch up with a real fan favourite on this addition of Unfiltered. Julio Arca joined Sunderland in 2000 and quickly became a red and white fan favourite. He speaks openly to Danny & Frankie about his time at the club, his recent spell in management and of course previews the weekend'c clash with Middlesbrough

It's been a great start to the season for Mel's side with only one defeat in the opening 10 league games. Frankie finds out about the processes behind the scenes in the women's team set up, we look back at the season so far and those new transfers which have transformed the side plus we look forward to the top of the table clash against Charlton this weekend

Familiarity in sports broadcasting is as traditional as the match day pie or program, a trusted voice that paints pictures with words. Sunderland AFC supporters have had that over the past couple of decades from BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes. This week marks his 1000th game covering Sunderland so Frankie & Danny Caught up with Nick to recognise this milestone and hear some stories.

This week former Sunderland Chairman Sir Bob Murray released his long awaited autobiography 'I'd Do It All Again' The book documents Sir Bob's entire life, from his childhood in Consett, County Durham, his business empire, becoming the chairman of SAFC, the building of the Stadium of Light, Academy of Light and of course The Foundation of light to which all proceeds from the books go directly to

Frankie & Danny catch up with Carl Winchester over zoom on the latest SAFC Unfiltered. Carl is currently back in his home country following a season long loan at Shrewsbury Town. During his time at Sunderland, Carl was a very popular member of the squad with staff, players and fans especially in the promotion winning side that saw Sunderland return to the championship

22 year old Jack Clarke has been one of Sunderland's stand out performers in the 22/23 season. Frankie and Danny catch up with him on Unfiltered for the first time since he joined the club. He discusses his game, that goal at Reading and how he feels to play for Sunderland

Hosts Frankie Francis and Danny Collins speak to Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson, who talks about the Lads' return to training, the summer transfer window, the EFL salary cap and much more. 

Join host and matchday announcer Frankie  Francis and former Black Cat Danny Collins as they bring you SAFC  Unfiltered, the official Podcast of Sunderland AFC! The first episode features new signing Bailey Wright, who returns to Wearside on a two-year deal!