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The Late Challenge Podcast

The Late Challenge Podcast

The Late Challenge 198 Episodes Oct 22, 2026

A podcast and video show with Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart that challenges news, views and hot topics in current affairs, football and sport. It covers Liverpool FC, general football, and other topics, reacting to traditional and online media. The show is light-hearted and includes audience interaction through letters, emails, and live comments.

Episodes

Can Rio reach World Class? | Midweek Sports Special 9
Can Rio reach World Class? | Midweek Sports Special 9 Oct 22, 2026 4126 Mo and Stu recap a wonderful performance from Rio Ngumoha against VIllarreal, look ahead to facing Brighton at the weekend, and discuss the latest mess at Old Trafford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Liverpool Do It At Anfield? | Episode 194
Can Liverpool Do It At Anfield? | Episode 194 Oct 19, 2026 4102 Mo & Robbo break down another away win at Brentford, and discuss whether Liverpool can take that form into the home game with Villarreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradley Barcola - The Real Thing? | Midweek Sports Special 8
Bradley Barcola - The Real Thing? | Midweek Sports Special 8 Oct 15, 2026 4040 Six goals, a Barcola hat-trick and some much-needed smiles — but can Liverpool carry that confidence into the Premier League? Stu Wright and Gareth Roberts look back at the 6–3 win over LASK, with Wirtz finding his rhythm, Rio and Trey impressing, and a special Champions League moment for Lewis Koumas. There’s plenty to celebrate, but familiar defensive concerns remain. Can Frimpong’s attacking t
Liverpool Lose – But Does It Even Count? | Episode 193
Liverpool Lose – But Does It Even Count? | Episode 193 Oct 12, 2026 4093 Liverpool lose 3-0 to Manchester City at Anfield, but the scoreline only tells part of the story.Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart are in the studio to pick through a match that changed dramatically after the red card. Was Liverpool’s performance better than the result suggests? What about the refereeing decisions? And what should we make of the contributions of Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Lewis K
Can Reds Beat The Cheats? | Midweek Sports Special 7
Can Reds Beat The Cheats? | Midweek Sports Special 7 Oct 8, 2026 3896 Can Liverpool stop Manchester City at Anfield and how do we feel about playing them in the first place? Gareth Roberts is joined by Stu Wright for the latest Midweek Sports Special from The Late Challenge. We discuss the latest on City’s financial scandal, the appeal, potential punishments and compensation - and whether English football can emerge from this with any credibility intact. Then it’
Liverpool set to greet the City Cheats | Episode 192
Liverpool set to greet the City Cheats | Episode 192 Oct 5, 2026 4096 Mo and Robbo consider the Liverpool response to the Manchester City situation in the stands and the boardroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SHAMchester City: Where Does This End? | Midweek Sports Special #6
SHAMchester City: Where Does This End? | Midweek Sports Special #6 Oct 2, 2026 4560 Man City found guilty of serious financial breaches across nine seasons – sham sponsorships, disguised owner funding, £900m+. Stu Wright & Mo Stewart ask how City got past UEFA & CAS, what rivals lost (Liverpool 2014, Klopp's 97 points) and what punishment could ever be proportionate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
City Guilty & Brian Reade | Episode 191
City Guilty & Brian Reade | Episode 191 Sep 28, 2026 4093 Manchester City guilty. What now? Brian Reade joins Gareth Roberts on The Late Challenge to discuss the Manchester City case, what the consequences could be and what it means for Liverpool and the wider game.We get into retrospective titles, football governance, Liverpool’s new investors, Spirit of Shankly, supporter power and the Independent Football Regulator.Brian also talks about his new book,
Iraola’s Liverpool: Where Are We Now? | Midweek Sports Special #5
Iraola’s Liverpool: Where Are We Now? | Midweek Sports Special #5 Sep 24, 2026 4633 Stu Wright and Gareth Roberts look at the story so far of Liverpool’s season. Are you glass half full or glass half empty? What has Iraola improved and where is there still work to do? We also ask: What do you want from a sporting director? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Isak and Jacquet help Liverpool bite the Cherries | Episode 190
Isak and Jacquet help Liverpool bite the Cherries | Episode 190 Sep 21, 2026 4031 Mo and Robbo break down Liverpool's win at Bournemouth, tackle the enigma that is Florian WIrtz and look ahead to the next run of 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
Can Liverpool's young ones lead the way? | Midweek Sports Special 4
Can Liverpool's young ones lead the way? | Midweek Sports Special 4 Sep 17, 2026 3921 After inspiring the Reds to a League Cup win over Spurs, Stu and Mo discuss whether Liverpool's academy stars should make the team for Bournemouth, and dissect Jurgen Klopp's comments on Florian Wirtz 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
LFC: A Bitter Nil To Swallow? | Episode 189
LFC: A Bitter Nil To Swallow? | Episode 189 Sep 14, 2026 4193 After a bore draw that won’t live long in the memory, Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart talk about the game against Fulham, the reaction and Spurs tomorrow in the League Cup 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 fre

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