The Late Challenge Podcast

The Late Challenge

A podcast and video show with Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope that challenges news, views and hot topics in the world of current affairs, football and sport in a no-nonsense manner.We react to newspapers, magazines, 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.

  • 49 minutes 43 seconds
    Turkish Delight & Brighton In Sight | Midweek Sport Special

    Gareth Roberts is joined by Stu Wright to look back to Liverpool's much-needed and convincing victory over Galatasaray and forward to Saturday's Premier League trip to Brighton. Number Seven? It's ON!

    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. 

    19 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Liverpool Late Late Show Part 8 | Episode 163

    It's Groundhog Day for Mo and Robbo as they discuss Liverpool conceding a late goal for the 8th time this season, and the hopes of turning the Champions League tie around against Galatasaray. 

    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.

    16 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Liverpool: Could Cups Save Slot? | Episode 162

    Another kick in the balls in the league, but The Reds march on in The FA Cup with the Champions League up next? So what does it all mean? Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart 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 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. 

    9 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Liverpool Keep Winning Before Wolves Week | Episode 161

    Mo and Robbo delve into Liverpool’s big win over West Ham, the Champions League draw and look forward to a double bill against Wolves 

    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. 

    2 March 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 26 seconds
    Top Five Alive After Reds Fell Forest | Episode 160

    After Liverpool nicked an improbable win at Nottingham Forest, Robbo and Mo are in the studio to discuss all the fall-out. Was it good, bad, ugly - or all of the above? And what happens next? 

    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. 

    23 February 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Love Spreads As Liverpool Go Back-To-Back | Episode 159

    Mo and Robbo discuss two Liverpool wins in a week, and the possibility of the Reds going on a run

    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. 

    16 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    It’s Eleven And Hell As Liverpool Lose Again | Episode 158

    Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart are again raking over the ashes of a Liverpool defeat after another late loss, this time to Manchester City at Anfield. Is Arne Slot edging closer to the sack or will the owners keep the faith? Is Champions League qualification now a step too far? Can something still be salvaged from the season or is everyone’s glass now permanently half empty? All this and more on The Late Challenge free 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. 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. 

    9 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Deadly Duos and Deadline Day | Episode 157

    Mo and Robbo talk about Liverpool's new superstars Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, and as it's transfer deadline day, we take a look at Liverpool's dealings this 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 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. 

    2 February 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Liverpool: Tired. Toxic & TEN Defeats | Episode 156

    It's graft to be a Red right now but fear not, Robbo and Mo are here for your Monday therapy session. Kind of. We'll talk honestly about all aspects as usual but no live comments this week as Robbo has had his fill of blerts for one lifetime.... Up The Reds.

    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. 

    26 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 33 seconds
    Liverpool draw us all to death | Episode 155

    Mo is joined by special guest Rob Gutmann to discuss another draw that should have been a win for the Reds against Burnley, as well as the possibility of new players and perhaps a new manager on the horizon.

    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. 

    19 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Liverpool: Sweet FA For Slot | Episode 154

    Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart react to Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup, reflect on the draw at Arsenal and discuss Arne Slot’s status with the sacked Xabi Alonso now the favourite to succeed the Dutchman 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 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. 

    13 January 2026, 5:00 pm
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