Tooned In NUFC Podcast

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Your positive NUFC fan hub! Get friendly, in depth analysis and opinions from father/daughter duo Dave and Helen. It’s for the fans, by the fans, and we promise good vibes only. Switch on and stay Tooned In!

  1. 1d ago

    S02E07 - Villa at home, Palace away, Justice for Jacob and Howe to Man United?

    Dave and Helen are back after a eventful few weeks week of Newcastle United action. We digest the frustration of a narrow 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at St. James' Park, before turning our attention to a brilliant, controlled 2-0 away victory against Crystal Palace!  Helen shares her experience of watching the Palace match in sunny Malta, before reacting to the eye watering media reports linking former manager Eddie Howe with the Manchester United job. To top it all off, Helen unleashes another passionate, unfiltered "Justice for Jacob" rant in defense of her favorite player! In this episode: Villa Frustration at SJP : Breaking down a tight evening at St. James' Park. Where the performance fell short, missed opportunities, and how Villa managed to edge a 1-0 win. Palace Victory & Malta away day vibes: Celebrating a fantastic 2-0 win on the road! Helen recaps watching the match surrounded by fans while on holiday in Malta, breaking down the tactical resilience under Matthias Jaissle.  Eddie Howe to Manchester United Rumours?: The headlines are swirling and we react to the media noise our former boss to Old Trafford, debating whether there's any truth to it and how Geordies feel seeing his name in the frame. Justice for Jacob (Part whatever): Helen goes full-l throttle in defense of Jacob Murphy! Why the criticism coming his way is completely unjust, what he brings to Jaissle's system, and why he deserves far more respect from the fanbase.  #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #AstonVilla #CrystalPalace #JacobMurphy #EddieHowe #MatthiasJaissle #PremierLeague #Geordies #FootballPodcast

  2. Oct 15

    S02E06 - A crushing Coventry defeat, super Lewis Hall playing for England & the whole Man City mess

    After their own short internal break Dave and Helen are back to process a deeply frustrating afternoon down in the Midlands, where Newcastle suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat away at Coventry City. But with the international break in the rearview mirror and a massive Saturday clash against Aston Villa at St. James' Park on the horizon, both hosts are gearing up to be in the stands at SJP! Plus, we celebrate stellar international performances from our own Lewis Hall, before getting into the nitty gritty of Manchester City's ongoing 115 charges case and what the potential sanctions could mean for the Premier League landscape. In this episode: Coventry 4-1 Newcastle Breakdown: What went wrong at the Coventry Building Society Arena? We dissect a defensive nightmare, midfield lapses, and Matthias Jaissle’s tactical lessons from a tough away day. Villa at SJP: Helen and Dave are both heading to St. James' Park this Saturday for the Aston Villa match! We preview the key battles, expected lineup tweaks, and what the atmosphere needs to be like to get a much needed three points. International Duty Superstars: Pure pride for the Magpies! We gush over Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall's standout performances for England over the break. Man City Deep Dive: We untangle the ongoing trial surrounding Manchester City's financial charges. From point deductions to potential outcomes, we analyze how the eventual verdict could reshape top four race dynamics.

    S02E06 - A crushing Coventry defeat, super Lewis Hall playing for England & the whole Man City mess

  3. Sep 24

    S02E05 - Hull City 2-1 Victory at SJP, Online Hypocrisy & Defending the WAGs

    Following the reality check at Elland Road, Newcastle bounced straight back with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Hull City at St. James' Park! Against all odds, Helen and Cup Final Kid Dave managed to snag tickets for the match and report back straight from the stands on Joe Willock and Lewis Hall's early blitz. Beyond the three points, the conversation turns serious as Dave and Helen tackle the darker side of online fandom, unpacking fanbase hypocrisy and defending players' families from unnecessary social media abuse. In this episode: Newcastle 2-1 Hull City Debrief: Helen gives her live matchday view after securing last-minute tickets! We break down the explosive opening seven minutes, surviving Hull's second half fightback, and how Matthias Jaissle adjusted his setup. The Online Fanbase Hypocrisy: We take aim at the reactionary knee jerk meltdowns on Geordie Twitter/X. Why do some supporters flip from backing the lads to tearing them down after a single loss? Fan Philosophy: Dave lays down the law on what our only job actually is as supporters wether we're walking through the turnstiles at St. James' Park or supporting from elsewhere Standing Up for the WAGs: Helen calls out the unfair, misogynistic abuse directed toward players' partners online. Why targeting players' families crosses every line. #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #NEWHUL #HullCity #StJamesPark #PremierLeague #MatthiasJaissle #Geordies #FootballPodcast 🎙️⚽️

  4. Sep 17

    S02E04 - Leeds 4-1 loss, Bruno G paying it forward against Sunderland and hindsight on Howe leaving

    Dave and Helen process a painful 4-1 defeat away at Leeds United; the first loss of the Matthias Jaissle era. We analyse what went wrong at Elland Road, look ahead to Saturday’s crucial home clash against Hull City, and indulge in a cheeky snigger over ex-skipper Bruno Guimarães scoring a worldie for Arsenal to sink our friends down Wearside! Plus, with the honeymoon period officially over, we open up the big debate: did Newcastle really need to move on from Eddie Howe to reach the next level? In this episode: Elland Road Meltdown (Leeds 4-1 Newcastle): Unpacking a defensive nightmare in West Yorkshire. From early injury blowouts to sloppy concessions, we break down Jaissle’s first real tactical stumbling block. Response Needed Against Hull: What changes must Jaissle make at St. James' Park this Saturday? We discuss squad rotation, tactical tweaks, and why three points against Hull City are non-negotiable to reset the momentum. Bruno’s Cheeky Favour: We couldn't resist! Helen and Dave have a proper chuckle over former captain Bruno Guimarães netting against Sunderland; the silver lining in a chaotic week of football! Fan question debate: Was Howe's Exit Necessary? We take a step back to address a listener question. Was Eddie Howe’s departure the right step for Newcastle's long term evolution, or are we missing our steady Eddie? #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #LeedsUnited #HullCity #MatthiasJaissle #EddieHowe #BrunoGuimaraes #PremierLeague #Geordies #FootballPodcast

  5. Sep 10

    S02E03 - Bournemouth, Millwall and the summer transfer window finally ending

    The games are coming thick and fast, and Episode 3 is here to unpack another week of chaotic, heart in mouth Newcastle United football! Helen and Dave sit down to process a frantic few days for the Magpies. We break down last weekend’s 2-2 thriller against Bournemouth at St. James' Park where Jacob Ramsey’s late 88th minute equaliser rescued a point before turning our attention to the gritty 1-0 Carabao Cup victory over Millwall down at a hostile Den, courtesy of Joe Willock’s late strike. Plus, with the summer transfer window officially slammed shut, we give our final verdicts on the squad balance, and Helen drops a small further update on her accidental collection of Jacob Murphy's trainers In this episode: Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth: Analysing a chaotic afternoon at SJP. From an early setback and Malick Thiaw’s uncharacteristic own goal to Harvey Barnes' spark and Jacob Ramsey’s dramatic late equalizer. Carabao Cup Battle at The Den: Recapping the tough 1-0 cup win over Millwall. How Matthias Jaissle rotated the squad, Joe Willock coming through in the 81st minute, and surviving a proper old-school cup tie. Window Closed – Final Verdicts: Now that the £3.4bn summer transfer frenzy is officially over across the league, did Newcastle do enough? We look at all the arrivals and departures! #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #Bournemouth #Millwall #CarabaoCup #JacobMurphy #PremierLeague #Geordies #FootballPodcast 🎙️⚽️

  6. Sep 3

    S02E02 - Spurs away, grumpy Tonali, the last 24 hrs of the transfer window & Jacob Murphy's trainers

    The high octane early weeks of the new season continue, and Episode 2 is packed with away day joy, transfer window drama, and a truly bizarre story from Helen! Helen and Dave dissect a statement 2-0 away win against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. In this episode: Spurs 0-2 Newcastle Breakdown: A tactical masterclass in London! We discuss second half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, a heroic clean sheet from Lukáš Horníček, and Jaissle picking up his very first Premier League victory in style. The Sandro Tonali Situation: We debate Tonali’s uninspired performance, his miserable body language on the pitch, and whether hindsight we were happy to take the money and run Deadline Day Madness: At time of recording we were in the final 24 hours of the summer window. Did Newcastle do enough business to replace Bruno Guimarães, or is there a risk we leave ourselves short before January? The Jacob Murphy Trainer Incident: Helen reveals the frankly weird story of pure coincidence that resulted in her obtaining the exact same trainers as Jacob Murphy #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #TOTNEW #Spurs #SandroTonali #JacobMurphy #DeadlineDay #MatthiasJaissle #PremierLeague #Geordies #FootballPodcast 🎙️⚽️

  7. Aug 28

    S02E01: The Premier League returns, Isak’s hostile reception & Special Guest Andy Sixsmith!

    Dave and Helen break down a wild opening week of top flight football. We dissect Newcastle’s agonising, crushing draw against Liverpool last Sunday, including the thunderous atmosphere at St. James' Park as Alexander Isak made his hostile return in opposition kit. Plus, to launch the new season in style, we are joined by our first ever special guest, and it’s an absolute doozy! Premier League Productions correspondent and BBC Sport reporter Andy Sixsmith swings by to talk all things North East football. In this episode: The Return of the Premier League: The summer wait is over! Helen and Dave process the noise, nerves, and tactical changes as the 2026/27 campaign kicks into high gear.  Liverpool Heartbreak & Isak’s Reception: Reacting to last Sunday’s crushing draw against Liverpool. We analyse the matchday performance and what it was really like inside SJP when Alexander Isak stepped back onto Tyneside to face his old club.  Special Guest - Andy Sixsmith: The BBC and Premier League broadcaster joins the pod! Andy breaks down his career journey from starting out in sports media to reporting pitchside at the biggest games in the country.  North East Football & Media Training: Andy gives his expert perspective on the state of North East football, whether modern players have become too sanitised and media trained, and reveals the single most famous contact sitting in his phone book! #ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #PremierLeague #AlexanderIsak #LiverpoolFC #StJamesPark #AndySixsmith #BBCSport #Geordies #FootballPodcast

  8. Aug 20

    S01E24 - Season 1 Finale! Pre-Season Wrap, Youth vs. Experience & The Matchday Experience

    With OG Dave away on annual leave, the one and only Cup Final Kid is back in the co-host seat to help wrap up our summer coverage. We break down the final pre-season friendlies, debate the ultimate squad balance under new manager Matthias Jaissle, and take a deep dive into what going to St. James' Park actually feels like in 2026. In this episode: The final pre-season weekend: Dissecting our final warm up fixtures ahead of Matchday 1. How is Jaissle’s high intensity system looking, and are the ads sharp enough for the season opener?  Youth vs. Experience: The eternal squad selection debate. Should Jaissle trust the energetic newbies looking to make a good impression, or stick with seasoned Premier League veterans to navigate the early pressure?  The SJP Experience: From the walk up the Gallowgate steps and pre.match pints in town to ticketing hassle, concourse atmospheres, and matchday rituals we review what it truly means to attend a game at St. James' Park today.  Season 1 Farewell: We reflect on our very first season of Tooned In, thank our amazing listeners, and look ahead to what's coming in Season 2!  Thank you all so much for tuning in, sending in questions, and riding the rollercoaster with us throughout Season 1, we cannot WAIT for season 2 #ToonedIn #newcastleUnited #SeasonFinale #PreSeason #MatthiasJaissle #StJamesPark #Gallowgate #PremierLeague #Geordies #FootballPodcast

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Your positive NUFC fan hub! Get friendly, in depth analysis and opinions from father/daughter duo Dave and Helen. It’s for the fans, by the fans, and we promise good vibes only. Switch on and stay Tooned In!

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  • Creator
    Dave and Helen
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Dave and Helen
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