The Late Challenge Podcast
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.
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Episodes
187 episodes
Why Is Anfield Hitting The Boos? | Episode 171
We try to pride ourselves on better but there was no ignoring it – Anfield was bringing out the boos on Saturday after another insipid performance from The Reds, this time against struggling Chelsea. Robbo and Mo – once more – try to make sense...
More Manchester Misery for Liverpool | Episode 170
Robbo and Mo discuss another bad day for the Reds in Manchester, as well as Mo Salah's interview with Steven Gerrard and protest plans for Chelsea
From Title Joy To Ticket Anger | Episode 169
Robbo and Mo talk LFC v Palace, Show FSG The Yellow Card, a year since the title and other matters arising.
Liverpool leave it late to beat the Moody Blues | Episode 168
Mo and Robbo celebrate Liverpool winning the first derby at Everton's new stadium, and the news that Ibrahima Konate looks set to sign a new contract
Derby Day & What makes a Liverpool great? | Your Round | Episode 2
This time it's Mo's round, and he's invited Josh Sexton, Abigail Rudkin and Dan Nicholson to talk about the criteria for a Liverpool legend. With the derby on the horizon, we inevitably get into a bit on Blues as well.
Rio Grand as Reds flatten Fullham | | Episode 167
Gareth Roberts is joined by Stu Wright to discuss Liverpool getting back on track against Fulham at Anfield and all other happenings in the world of The Reds from protests, to Robbo leaving to PSG up next.
PSG: Slot’s Last Shot? | Episode 166
Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart reflect on the shitshow at Man City and the daunting prospect of PSG away. The big question is: Just what are Liverpool right now and where is the club heading?
Liverpool go Back to the Future | Episode 165
Mo and Robbo welcome back Steven Gerrard, Jurgen Klopp and a host of legends, and think about a future without Mo Salah, and with rising ticket prices at Anfield for the next three years.
Mo Salah & A Life Of Loving Liverpool | Your Round | Episode 1
In a new show from The Late Challenge, Robbo is joined for a pint by Paul Cope, Stu Wright and Brian Nash. Mo Salah's long goodbye is the first topic to come up, but soon it's life, Liverpool, a changing world and where it could all go next.
Liverpool *ARE* Broken - So Now What? | Episode 164
Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart look back at Brighton and forward to what Liverpool need to do in the remains of this season and beyond.
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!
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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 ...
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.
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......
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.
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.
Boring Boring Liverpool | Episode 153
Mo & Robbo pick the bones out of a couple of bore draws for Liverpool against Leeds and Fulham, and try to make some sense out of it all
Liverpool: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly | Episode 152
The Reds are unbeaten in seven, have won four on the spin and are up to fourth in the league with Leeds at home next up on Thursday. So how are we all feeling? Gareth Roberts and Mo Stewart are back in the studio to take the temperature.
Liverpool FC: This Is Fine…? | Episode 151
Gareth Roberts is joined by Paul Cope, who has stepped up from the substitutes’ bench, to discuss Liverpool’s win at Spurs, the Anfield injury crisis, Alexander Isak’s leg and what the festive period holds for The Reds.
Liverpool: Resurgent Reds To Rise Minus Mo? | Episode 150
Gareth Roberts is joined by Stu Wright to discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield, the latest developments in the Mo Salah saga and how equipped The Reds are to recover some ground after their disappointing start to the season.