The Late Challenge Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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.
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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. 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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Liverpool: How Do We Feel Now? | Episoode 68
5/20/2024
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 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.
Duración:01:06:14
Aston Villa 3 - Liverpool 3: Who's A*sed?
5/14/2024
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 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.
Duración:00:59:22
Liverpool 4 Spurs 2: Kop Show Their Sunday Best
5/6/2024
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 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.
Duración:01:01:32
Liverpool Crash Out Of Title Race | Episode 65
4/29/2024
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 £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.
Duración:01:01:01
Fulham 1 Liverpool 3: Liverpool back in the title race? | Episode 64
4/22/2024
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:
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.
Duración:01:07:42
Phil Scraton on Hillsborough: The Past, The Present & The Future | Bonus Episode
4/20/2024
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 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.
Duración:00:32:29
LFC: Is The Premier League Over? | Episode 63
4/15/2024
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, 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.
Duración:00:58:49
Liverpool: You do it to yourself, you do… | The Late Challenge 62
4/8/2024
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 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.
Duración:01:04:11
The Late Challenge: Liverpool's Title Bid | Nine Games To Go...
4/1/2024
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 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.
Duración:01:07:35
Klopp's Final Days, England & Danny Mills | Live At Five
3/25/2024
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 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.
Duración:01:06:16
Did Liverpool Beat Themselves? | TLC 59 Live at 5(ish)
3/18/2024
After Liverpool somehow conspired to lose 4-3 to Manchester United after extra time in the FA Cup, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss why tragedy chanting needs to end as well as chatting about what happened in the game and what positives can be taken once everyone's processed the defeat.
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.
Duración:01:02:41
Liverpool Robbed By Refs Again? | TLC 58
3/12/2024
Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool poured everything into a super second half at Anfield but were denied the chance to grab the victory their dominance deserved from the penalty spot. So is this another one we should just be letting go? Is it the best performance The Reds have put in against Manchester City? Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck in just like John McGinn did.
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.
Duración:01:00:00
The conspiracy helping Klopp win the title | TLC 57
3/5/2024
Following another weekend of refereeing controversy and a last minute Liverpool winner, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck into the debate around drop balls, extended injury time and the conspiracy going right to the top of the English game. They also look back over the past week of LFC games and start looking forward to a huge week ahead.
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.
Duración:01:01:26
Silver & Bold: Can Klopp Lift The Lot? #Part 1
2/27/2024
After Liverpool prove themselves to be Wembley wizards once more, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck into all aspects of a day to remember. From the team sheet trepidation to the extra-time glory, from the desperation to do down a special story, to the pride at Liverpool’s youth. Part two to follow on Patreon.
Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast
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.
Duración:01:00:15
Brentford 1 -v- Liverpool 4: Outrageous Nunez | TLC 55
2/20/2024
As Liverpool beat Brentford away in the league for the first time since 1938, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss annoying stats, that outrageous finish by Darwin Nunez and the Reds setting even more new records, as well as checking in on our title rivals and asking how we're feeling about the chances of winning number 20.
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.
Duración:01:04:50
Liverpool: No Salah, No Problem | TLC 54
2/13/2024
It wasn’t a classic at Anfield on Saturday, but all of Liverpool’s forward line found the scoresheet and The Reds sit top of the league. Can Liverpool hold their nerve and win number 20? Can they keep on finding a way through adversity? And is it now nailed on that Xabi Alonso will succeed Jürgen Klopp?
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.
Duración:01:11:38
Arsenal 3 - Liverpool 1: More North London Woes
2/6/2024
Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss all the main talking points after Liverpool suffered only their second league defeat of the season. Did The Reds just run out of steam after a long run of juggling injured players? How much did we miss the big guns? And is Trent now the second best right back at the club? All this plus the usual chats going off on a tangent.
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.
Duración:01:04:38
Jurgen Klopp: Why Now, What Next? | Episode 52
1/30/2024
Following Friday's bombshell news that Jurgen Klopp is to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope have an extended chat about all aspects of the fallout. Why now? What next? Who can follow in the footsteps of the man who finally brought Liverpool title glory after 30 years? Join us for some group therapy...
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.
Duración:01:59:27
Who Should Sign Players For Our Football Clubs? | Episode 51
1/24/2024
As we come toward the end of a relatively quiet transfer window, we talk about the structure of transfers at football clubs. Should there be a transfer committee or should the manager have the final say? Is there a right answer or does it depend on whether your manager is Brendan Rogers, Erik Ten Hag or Jurgen Klopp?
We also go off on our usual tangents to talk about the wider issues with the set up of the league and the problems the game faces.
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.
Duración:00:57:31
Liverpool for the title? Bournemouth 0 - Liverpool 4
1/23/2024
As Liverpool go 5 points clear of Man City at the top of the league, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss an impressive away win, the strength of the squad and how nice it is to have so many contenders for man of the match. They also preview the Fulham league cup semi-final.
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.
Duración:00:35:54