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The Late Challenge Podcast

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A podcast and video show with Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart that challenges news, views and hot topics in the world of current affairs, football and sport in a no-nonsense manner. 


It's some Liverpool FC, some general football, and a bit of whatever else takes our fancy really.


We react to traditional media, online media and social media. It's a laugh, good fun and includes lighter features. We don't take things too seriously, but sometimes serious points are made. We involve our audience, interact with watchers and listeners, and include letters, emails and live comments wherever possible.

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 at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast 

2. If you don't want to subscribe, you can make a one off contribution to support the show by clicking this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thelatechallenge 

We appreciate any support, no matter how big or small, and we also appreciate that times are tough for many people so if you can't afford to support the show financially we completely understand. If you'd like to help us in another way, please like our videos, subscribe to the YouTube channel and share the podcast with your friends and family. 

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Episodes

Pep pummelled by red-hot Slot | Episode 96

It's Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope on the latest Late Challenge getting stuck into all things Red including a fine Anfield win over Manchester City, a Pep Guardiola meltdown, unnecessary digs at our city and the absolute gloriousness of being nine points clear at the top of the Premier League (and 11 ahead of City!). 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 ...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 3 min

Liverpool charge ahead as Man City falter | Episode 95

As Liverpool go 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss whether fans should be getting carried away, what the future holds for Mo Salah and his ongoing contract saga, and whether our Manchester rivals have got their managerial appointments right. 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 d...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 7 min

No more Curtis Moans, LFC Latest & Tyson Farce | Episode 94

Gareth Roberts is joined by Mo Stewart to talk Curtis Jones, all things Liverpool and whatever that nonsense masquerading as a boxing match was meant to be between a YouTube blert and a legend of the sport. 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 at any time after watching over 40 subscriber...

Nov 18, 202458 min

David Coote Calamity and Liverpool go 5 points clear | Episode 93

As word spreads that David Coote has shot himself in both feet and caused chaos in the world of Premier League referees, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the fall out as well as Liverpool’s most recent wins against Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen. 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...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 4 min

Liverpool 2 Brighton 1: Reds Roar Rocks Rivals | Episode 92

After The Reds were roared to the top of the league by an Anfield crowd that cranked up the decibels, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope talk about all things Liverpool v Brighton and beyond in the latest free episode of The Late Challenge. 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 at any time after...

Nov 04, 202457 min

Arsenal Injuries, Trent to Leave & Ten Hag Sacked | Episode 91

As Arsenal somehow manage to scrape a draw with Liverpool with their entire first team squad injured, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the game, the reality of the injury situation and where it leaves both teams. They also chat about whether it's clear now that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be leaving, and the sad news that Erik Ten Hag has been sacked. 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....

Oct 28, 20241 hr 3 min

Time to show Curtis some love? | Episode 90

The Reds are top of the league and The Reds have swatted aside the threat of Chelsea thanks in no small part to the endeavour of Curtis Jones. So why are so many people weirdos about the homegrown midfielder? This and more with Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope on the latest free episode of The Late Challenge. 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" butto...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 2 min

Red Bull Gets Klopp, What's Next for LFC & More | Episode 89

As Jurgen Klopp confirms his next job, Paul Cope and Mo Stewart discuss whether it's a good move and why some people are upset, as well as chatting about LFC's upcoming fixtures, a mad Ronaldo stat and more. 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 at any time after watching over 40 subscribe...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 2 min

HAS ANGRY ARNE HAD AN EASY RIDE? | Episode 88

Top of the league Liverpool go into the international break on the back of ANOTHER win - but has Arne Slot had an easy ride? We talk about this and more in the latest FREE Late Challenge. 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 at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www...

Oct 07, 202456 min

Liverpool Go Top of the League, Laughing at United and More | Episode 87

As Liverpool go back to the top of the Premier League, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the weekend's events, including a chat about whether Alisson Becker should ever shave, while starting a campaign for Man United to give their manager more time. 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...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 3 min

Can Liverpool WIN The Premier League? | Episode 86

After yesterday's Man City v Arsenal game was treated like some kind of Premier League title play-off by some (even though it's September), we ask, what about The Mighty Reds? After all, The Reds "only" finished nine points off the pace last season.... We also look at Liverpool's recovery from the shock 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest - a week of two wins, six goals and a big injection of feel-good - and ask why people go home early from games. And we might talk about some other nonsense to...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 2 min

A Liverpool Defeat, Atmosphere Debates and Stars in their Eyes | Episode 85

As Arne Slot loses his first game as LFC manager, Paul Cope & Gareth Roberts discuss what went wrong and whether the atmosphere at Anfield has lost its spark, as well as getting lost in the usual randomness of life. 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 at any time after watching over ...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 4 min

International break: Snakes, waffle and trolls | Episode 84

Bloody hell, Barb - international football already? We talk about the break, the football, the madness in the media and the latest in the world of Liverpool FC. And anything else we fancy, as ever. 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 at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: h...

Sep 09, 202458 min

Liverpool Win at Old Trafford, Champions League Dreams and More | Episode 83

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" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 6 min

Liverpool: Slott, Brentford, Transfers & FSG | Episode 82

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, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and t...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 7 min

Slot's 1st Win, Chelsea Madness & Everton Transfer Links | Episode 81

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 us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 7 min

Final Pre-Season Games, Transfer Updates & Mad Headlines | Episode 80

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 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily...

Aug 12, 202454 min

Liverpool: My City, My People, My Heart (breaks) | Episode 79

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 to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week....

Aug 05, 202459 min

1st view on Slot's LFC, Mental Health Tips and Middle Aged Moans | Episode 78

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 and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching ...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 8 min

Should We Play Premier League Matches in America? | Episode 77

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 you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChall...

Jul 22, 202456 min

England Woes, Who's to Blame & Mixed Opinions | TLC Episode 76

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 at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast 2. If you ...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 5 min

Can We Have Our Football Back & Slott Latest | TLC 75

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 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 li...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 4 min

Gordon to Anfield, England’s Euro Trash & Elections | The Late Challenge 74

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 as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free tria...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 9 min

Mental Euros, Arne's First Words | Late Challenge 73

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 as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can ...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 7 min

The Euros, Weird News & Phone Addiction | Late Challenge 72

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 this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any ti...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 6 min

Man City's Legal Challenge, Werner's Bright Idea and More | Episode 71

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 the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this li...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 9 min

Mourinho, Media & North Korea | Episode #70

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 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...

Jun 03, 202459 min

The Managerial Merry-Go-Round and Loads of Other Stuff | Episode 69

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 "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 sub...

May 28, 20241 hr 9 min

Liverpool: How Do We Feel Now? | Episoode 68

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 little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that y...

May 20, 20241 hr 6 min

Aston Villa 3 - Liverpool 3: Who's A*sed?

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 "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscr...

May 14, 202459 min
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