The Late Challenge Podcast

The lads discuss Liverpool's impressive win at Old Trafford, a look back at how the season has started, the mad new Champions League format and draw, and the usual mix of randomness in between.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" b...

Liverpool made it two wins out of two with a comfortable 2-0 win over Brentford at Anfield. So what did we make of it, what does it mean and what happens next? We also look at the lack of transfer activity with the window closing on Friday and there are a host of other things on the agenda too but who knows if will get to those?  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, e...

Paul Cope is joined again by Rob Gutmann to discuss the first Premier League win of the Arne Slot era at LFC, including a chat about ruthless decisions, Salah's continued greatness and whether more players are needed or not. The lads also have a look at the madness going on at Chelsea, whether we might sign one of Everton's lads and what Rob's away trips look like.  You can support...

As Gareth Roberts takes a well-deserved break from the show, Paul Cope is joined by a special guest host to chat about LFC's final pre-season games, what's happening with Martin Zubimendi and other transfers, and the madness reported by the Daily Star.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 pe...

On this week's free stream we are likely to spend the whole show talking about just what the hell has been going on, right here, on our doorsteps. If that proves to be the case, you were warned. We have other stuff to talk about, lighter stuff, The Reds, things like that. But just being honest, we're likely not to reach that. Probably on the Patreon show. You can support us financially t...

Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the first views of Arne Slot's Liverpool and the fallout from Curtis Jones' comments, as well as the usual mix of random stuff including a mental health moment and some middle-aged moans.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link...

Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss hurling, bucket lists and more before getting stuck into the big topic of this show, playing Premier League games in America. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that...

Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts have the usual TLC alternative chat about England losing the Euros final and explore the real reason they lost.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily...

It's The Late Challenge with a difference this week, but why? Well you'll have to watch or listen to find out. On the agenda are another "Oh f*** off football" moment, there's the latest from Arne Slott to discuss and, if we get there, we'll talk Glastonbury, the music industry and more. If we don't, catch that chat over on our Patreon.  You can support us financ...

Is former Bluenose Anthony Gordon going to end up at Anfield? Is Gareth Southgate as bad as Roy Hodgson? And is there anything interesting about the General Election? All those questions are on the agenda for this show and no doubt there will be plenty more besides. Get stuck in! You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for a...

Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts give an update on behind the scenes at TLC towers, take an alternative look at the Euros and what we can learn from them to help our mental health, give their view on Arne Slot's first interview and look at your comments from last week.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little...

The Euros have kicked off, England have played their opener, so do we have any thoughts so far? We’ve dug out some weird news too. And we’re going to talk about being addicted to our phones. Plus whatever tangents we go on this week as usual! You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click th...

After another twist in the story of Man City versus the world, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss what might happen with it all, how one of LFC's owners is getting in on the madness act and, if there's time, some mental health chat.  If you're interested in Copey's coaching stuff, click here for more information: https://paul7cope.com/ You can support us financially to keep t...

It's another not-just-about football show, as Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope are back in the studios to talk about (or so the plan says) Jose Mourinho, the state of the media, or some of it, and some North Korea chat if we have time. Now that's a show description you didn't expect, isn't it? You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscri...

Now that the season has ended, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts talk about the close-season kicking off with managerial comings and goings, the FA Cup, Istanbul anniversary and Manchester City's amazing trophy parade.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "J...

After Jürgen Klopp’s farewell came to a tearful end at a packed Anfield, how are we feeling about the big man, about our club, and about what comes next? Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope sift through the good, the bad and the ugly of a significant moment in Liverpool history.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as littl...

Following Jurgen Klopp's final away game as Liverpool manager, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the game, whether the wider league is weaker or stronger than it used to be and what's going on at Man United.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the &quot...

The Late Challenge is back in the studio for an early Bank Holiday show reflecting on all things Liverpool and the 4-2 win over Spurs at Anfield. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel ea...

After an awful week in the world of LFC, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss what went wrong with a look back at the West Ham and Everton games. There's a big chat about why referees are so bad as well as the lads' thoughts on the Salah and Klopp incident.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as...

After Liverpool win a tricky game away at Fulham, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss what the reds' chances are now of winning the league, reflect on the return of Trent Alexander Arnold and look ahead to the Merseyside derby, as well as the usual mix of randomness and speculation about who the next manager might be.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either...

This is a special bonus episode of the podcast. Ahead of a talk at Edge Hill University that preceded a performance of the play 97+ about  Hillsborough survivors, Professor Phil Scraton spoke to Gareth Roberts.  The beginnings of the fight for truth and justice, the sinister side to the opposition to that fight and the legacy of the disaster for future generations are discussed. You can support us...

After defeats to Atalanta in the Europa League and Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Paul Cope are Gareth Roberts are back in The Late Challenge studio to sift though what is left of Liverpool’s season. Can it still be a golden goodbye for Jürgen Klopp? Or is the season going to fizzle out with only a League Cup to show for it? You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways,...

Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss Manchester United 2 Liverpool 2 - a disappointing draw after The Reds should have been out of sight at Old Trafford. Can Liverpool still win the Premier League? Will City and Arsenal win all their games? All this and more on The Late Challenge episode 62. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreo...

Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope react to Liverpool's win against Brighton at Anfield, City's draw with Arsenal and all the fall out around those two games.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that...

With Jurgen Klopp coming into the final stretch of his time as Liverpool’s manager, Gareth and Paul talk about enjoying the good old days while they’re still here, the ridiculous opinions spouted by some pundits about his record, the recent legends game at Anfield and what we all think of Fernando Torres.  You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:  1. By subscribin...