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Racism has always been a problem in football, however in recent years there has been a rise in racially motivated incidents. In this episode of Word on Wearside, we speak about the problem, the impact it has, and the Sunderland based charity Show Racism the Red Card, who are fighting to put an end to […]

Ever heard of Pickleball? Join us, Ryan & Tom, in ‘Pickles and Paddles’, a short and dynamic episode of Word on Wearside as well delve into the exciting world of Pickleball, a fast-growing sport captivating the North East of England. We take you behind the scenes, sharing firsthand experiences from our interviews with the vibrant […]

Today on Word on Wearside, we will be discussing the current cost of living crisis, the origin of the ‘North-South divide’, and asking the public in Sunderland how they’ve been affected by it. The team behind this episode: Adam Beresford Liam Caffry Matthew McKenry Word on Wearside is a Spark Sunderland podcast, produced by journalism students at […]

The rise of South Shields has been nothing short of meteoric in recent years, but little is known about how the Mariners got where they are. We spoke with South Shields F.C.‘s Head of Media and Communications Dan Prince, and players John Lufudu and Lirak Hasani, to find out more. The team behind this episode: […]

In this episode of Getting To Know You, Hamish & Jake talk “All Things Football” as they take a Trip to the Beacon Of Light. Can they manage to Squeeze into a game of 5 a side, or will the rain wash that dream away? Who won the FA Cup FIFA rematch, the FIFA Juggernaut […]

Join Joe and Chrissy for a trip to AFK. A gaming bar based in Sunderland where we talk our common interests, our goals, and most importantly, play the 1991 masterpiece Sonic The Hedgehog.

In this episode, Megan and Rollie head to the beach to discuss everyone’s favourite topic… food. What are the food differences between Liverpool and Fife, and just how different is a Sunderland chippy from the rest of the UK? Also, as Getting to Know You is about finding your feet in a new city, our […]

Legend of the SAFC Community Michael Bowers shares his story from the history of his YouTube journey, life with SAFC Fan TV, and now his independent journey. The boys also review the play-off semi-finals.

The boys discuss in detail all three leagues in the EFL as they come to a close, and preview the play-offs. New Episode Every Saturday.

Spark presents a footballing comedic anecdote to get you through the weekend. From Sports Journalism students at Sunderland; Dom Aberdeen, Jack Austwicke and Liam Caffry. New episodes every Saturday.