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 🎙️⚽️

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

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 🎙️⚽️

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 🎙️⚽️

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

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

Captain Bruno Guimarães has officially completed his £75m move to Arsenal. Helen and Dave talk through the fallout, before shifting focus to the pitch where new manager Matthias Jaissle kicked off his tenure with a spirited 2-1 pre-season victory over Valencia in Spain.

Dave and Helen then lower the tone to run through their top three personal pet hates in modern football.

In this episode:

Processing the Bruno Exit: The heartbreak of losing our Brazilian maestro to Arsenal. We unpack the £75m transfer, what it means for our squad's leadership, and how Newcastle rebuilds a depleted midfield.

The Matthias Jaissle Era Begins: A look at Jaissle’s first game at the helm! We break down the 2-1 comeback win against Valencia and Helen does a complete 180 on her opinion of the new coach.

Pre-Season Progress Check: Standout individual performances, tactical tweaks under the new German head coach, and what we need to see before the Premier League opener.

The Pet Hates Pod: We trade the tactical analysis for pure cathartic venting as Helen and Dave count down their top three biggest annoyances in modern football from money to social media to on pitch behaviour - it's like therapy !

#ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #BrunoGuimaraes #MatthiasJaissle #Arsenal #Valencia #PreSeason #PremierLeague #FootballPetHates #Geordies #FootballPodcast

Just when we thought pre-season was going to be a smooth ride, Eddie Howe shocks the city by resigning, making way for the arrival of Matthias Jaissle. Helen and Dave break down the fallout of Howe’s departure, what Jaissle’s high pressing tactical philosophy means for the Magpies, and the stomach churning rumours linking captain Bruno Guimarães with a shock move to Arsenal.

Plus, Helen reports back from the terraces after taking in Newcastle’s second pre-season friendly down at Gateshead Stadium, before we wrap things up with a high-stakes, ruthless game of Keep, Loan or Sell across the entire Newcastle squad.

In this episode:

Eddie Howe Resigns & The Jaissle Era Begins: Reactions to Eddie calling it quits, evaluating Matthias Jaissle’s managerial credentials, and how the squad will adapt to a completely new tactical system.

The Bruno to Arsenal Rumours: Is there any truth to the Gunners sniffing around our midfield maestro, or is it pure summer transfer clickbait?

Gateshead Friendly Review: Helen breaks down the action from the International Stadium; standout youngsters, tactical tweaks under the new setup, pre season fitness levels, and what she overheard them calling each other on the pitch

Keep, Loan, or Sell: We go through the entire NUFC squad player by player and make the tough calls on who stays, who goes out on loan, and who needs to be shipped out before the deadline!

#ToonedIn #NUFC #NewcastleUnited #EddieHowe #MatthiasJaissle #BrunoGuimaraes #PreSeason #GatesheadFC #PremierLeague #FootballPodcast #Geordies