McCabe's Monday Night Mackems!

As of Monday, to coincide with our NEW Wearside Live show between 6 and 7 on SUN FM,we are launching a new feature called...'McCabe's Monday Night Mackems'.

Mon 28th April  

Niall Quinn

A true all rounder, prior to his football days Niall Quinn palyed in the final of the 1983 all Ireland Hurling Championship for Dublin!!!

His Football Career saw him play for Arsenal, Manchester City and finished his career at Sunderland

Niall Quinn, Quinn also has the distinction of being the first player to score at Sunderland's stadium of light against Manchester City in 1997. He became a local legend at Sunderland, winning both the Sunderland and North East Sportswriters' Player of the Year awards in 1999 after scoring 21 goals in Sunderland's record-breaking Division One title-winning season.

In addition to this Niall earned 92 caps playing for Ireland, retiring as the countries all time goal scorer, a title he held until 2004 when surpassed by Robbie Keane

You can hear an excerpt of our interview with Niall Listen Again

Mon 21st April  

Tom Moffat M.B.E.

This week we talk with a Sunderland lad who's made an major impression on the sporting history of our regionTom Moffat M.B.E. is the man who put together the proposal for Durham County Cricket Club to ensure their first class status.

Recieving an M.B.E. for his services to business, the Sunderland-born former cricketer tells us about his time playing wicket keeper to the late great 'Crown Prince of football' Len Shackleton, and his undying love for his home city Listen Again

Mon 14 April  

Terry Deary

Sunderland born author Terry Deary is most famed for his Horrible Histories series. The prolific writer has just completed book number 185 and continues to bash out more work every year.

When we spoke to him as a McCabe Monday Night Mackem he couldn't contain his passion for his home city and his loathing of an education system he feels is fundamentally flawed.

Always entertaining, Deary is anything but dreary Listen Again

Mon 7th April  

Linda Mason

This week we talk to make up artist to the stars Linda Mason.A Fulwell lass who's moved from being a fashion model into one of the world's most sort after make up artist, to icons of the cat walk and big screen like Uma Thurman, Charlize Theron and Kate Moss.

On a visit back to her native city Linda popped into SUN FM studios to chat to us about her amazing life as a photographer, artist, author and entrepreneur Listen Again

Mon 31st March  

Maurice Roeves

After a break in the MMNM due to the Easter Bank Holiday Monday we're back with Sunderland born Hollywood actor Maurice Roeves.

When we caught up with him last week he'd just celebrated his birthday.

Hope we didn't spoil it for him? LISTEN

Mon 17th March  

Barry Hyde

Tonight on Monday Night Mackems It's frontman of Sunderland band The Futureheads, Barry Hyde will be joining d Us for McCabes Monday Night Mackems! LISTEN AGAIN

Mon 10th March  

Kevin Ball!

Kevin Ball former Sunderland captain and midfielder. Now works as Academy Assistant manager at SAFC. Joined Us for McCabes Monday Night Mackems! LISTEN AGAIN

TV celebrity agony aunt Denise Robertson

Monday 3rd March  

She's the first lady to be honoured with freedom of the city of Sunderland.

Born and bred in the city and a devoted season ticket holder at Sunderland AFC, I spoke with Denise at her family home here where she spoke candidly about her life, trials and tribulations and of course her beloved home city you can listen to a preview of Tonight's show... LISTEN

Tim Rice

Mon 25th Feb  

It's our first adopted Mackem - Sir Tim Rice. A lifelong Sunderland football club fan, not from the city. Famous for his words, he's a lyricist who is the brains behind Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest stage shows. He also compiled the Guinness book of records with his brother and Paul Gambaccinni, you can listen to the show again... LISTEN

Bobby Knoxall

Mon 18th February  

Last time on Monday Night Mackems we have Comedian Bobby Knoxall! If you were not around to hear it you can catch it again here! LISTEN

Tom Maxfield

Mon 4th February  

Monday Night Mackems had Sunderland's very own Software Magnate Tom Maxfield If you were not around to hear it you can listen again here! LISTEN

Bob Symonds.

Mon 28th Jnauary  

Mackems had Sunderland City Council leader Bob Symonds. If you were not around to hear it you can Listen again Here LISTEN

Sir Tom Cowie

Mon 21st Jnauary  

We spoke to Sir Tom Cowie. If you were not around to hear it you can catch it again here LISTEN