PODCAST
Having first perforated eardrums in 2014, True Faith is now firmly established as the ‘go-to’ Newcastle United podcast.”
It all started with our weekly free show. Dropping within 24 hours of the final whistle, this scrutinises the best and worst of the 90 minutes (plus stoppage time) just passed. And it comes served with generous doses of Newcastle United knowledge, humour and analysis.
This continues to be True Faith‘s audio bread and butter and is now enjoyed by more than 10,000 Mags weekly.’But there is more. Much, much more.
Go on then, tell me’
In 2018, we decided to up our game. We wanted to ensure that Mags who desired a more regular Newcastle United podcast in their lives, got precisely that.’ Since February that year, True Faith has put out at least four extra shows per week, with Patreons – who now number over 1,000 – getting exclusive access to oodles of additional audio content.
Think match previews; opposition views; Q&As; post-match debriefs; instant reaction; Premier League patter; and topical specials.
With this expansion, the team has grown exponentially.’ Don’t worry, weekly fixes of Alex and Charlotte are still a must. But you’ll also hear from Si, Adam C, Adam W, Kyle, Pete, Marc C (x 2), Mike, Rob, Ben, Harry, Yousef and Sam. They are an eclectic bunch from lawyers to teachers, from taxi drivers to mortgage advisers. There is something for everyone.
Plus, there will be some familiar voices. Paid Newcastle United scribblers (what a job, eh?!) Mark Douglas (iSport) and Craig Hope (Daily Mail) are both regular contributors, while ex-players Warren Barton and Keith Gillespie offer the type of insight we dreamers can only, well, dream of.
So, what will it cost me?’
Full Patreon’
A top-tier subscription will set you back ‘8 per month. Or, in modern terms, three-quarters of an oat-milk Flat White a week.’ That gets you a guaranteed five extra shows per week (minimum). You’ll pretty much have something new to enjoy ( / endure) every day. Magic.’ In addition, you’ll get all podcasts advertisement-free, while you’ll be spared Alex’s Patreon-based nagging.
Half Patreon’
If you want to dip your toe to see how the water feels, ‘5 a month gets you a couple of Patreon-exclusive podcasts a week.’ One of those will be our instant reaction show, usually recorded in stadium shadows.’ Plus, you avoid all ads (and associated Alex nagging).
Support us’
Finally, if you’re in a generous mood and just want to help us out, a) thank you, we really appreciate it, and b) ‘3 a month will get you our free podcasts sans adverts.
Do you ever do live shows?
Funny you asked, because yes, yes we do. And, to-date, every single one of them has been brilliant.’ We’ve had some brilliant names, at some brilliant venues and for some brilliant causes. Joining us have been the likes of Luke Edwards (The Telegraph), George Caulkin (The Athletic), Simon Bird (Mirror) and Alan Shearer (played a bit).
Patreon subscribers get a discount to some of these shows.
Sounds good right, sign me up’