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Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

The Athletic
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool FC
Premier League
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah
Arne Slot
Champions League
Manchester City
Diogo Jota
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Manchester United
Virgil Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp
Real Madrid
Anfield
Arsenal
Florian Wirtz
Crystal Palace
Luis Diaz
Aston Villa

The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club twice a week, every week

Follow for expert knowledge of the club from breaking news to entertaining and informed discussion around the club.

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Latest Episodes

James Pearce joins Tony Evans to assess Liverpool’s business after deadline day and ask whether the Reds have done enough to challenge this season.

Bradley Barcola arrived for a huge fee but Liverpool chose not to sign a specialist No.6 or another f... more

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to look back on the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest and ask what we’ve learned from Andoni Iraola’s first two games in charge. Is his style beginning to take shape, and why are Liverpool starting matches ... more

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool’s huge move for Barcola and whether the France international could be the attacking signing that transforms their season.

How big a boost is Barcola? Does his arrival change Liverpoo... more

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to dissect an eventful night at St James’ Park and assess Liverpool’s opening weekend.

With a £60m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, the big question is whether Liverpool need more reinforceme... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Sheldon
Athletic correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Liverpool's Newcastle test + is Jones sale wise?
Jon Mackenzie
Debutant on the show
The Athletic
Episode: How prepared are Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool?
Matt Slater
The Athletic journalist providing updates on ownership and investment developments
The Athletic
Episode: How big should Liverpool go for Barcola?
Andy Jones
Contributor/Recruitment analyst
The Athletic
Episode: What now after Diomande prefers PSG?
Seb Stafford-Bloor
The Athletic's German correspondent, world football expert
The Athletic
Episode: Inter bid for Jones & Diomande makes more waves
Simon Hughes
Athletic journalist, investigative reporter
The Athletic
Episode: Inter bid for Jones & Diomande makes more waves
Gregg Evans
Reporter for The Athletic, guest on episode
The Athletic
Episode: What Alonso to Chelsea would mean for Slot & Reds' summer shopping list
Gil Gomez
Guest discussed post-match reactions
The Athletic
Episode: Breaking point for Slot? Anfield turns on Liverpool
Joe Gomez
Liverpool player, guest on episode
Liverpool FC
Episode: Breaking point for Slot? Anfield turns on Liverpool

Host

Tony Evans
Host with The Athletic background, leads the roundtable on Liverpool topics; widely recognized football journalist.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 920 ratings
  • Out of touch

    I used to like this podcast quite a lot. On paper, they have quite a lot of talent appearing on the show and I would say they used to provide a lot of good insight.

    But recently they seem to be coming across smug and self important. Promoting their own books or other things. Often they don’t like to criticise the club or manager or players most of the time. Often they like to gaslight the fans on social media and those that leave comments on the athletic.

    This show has also stirred up some co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hicksmat
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • The best LFC Podcast

    Only LFC centered podcast I listen to—great insight and fun banter. Never miss and episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davisdkek
    United States5 months ago
  • LIVERPOOL

    FIVESTARS

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Arturo BK
    Australia7 months ago
  • Condescending

    James Pearce’s three words: “PR for LFC”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jez094
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • The best in the business

    The only Reds podcast I listen to anymore. Professional, Scouse, good chemistry between the journalists. Wish this updated more often. Need the therapy this season. Cheers—

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ninandra_s
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel the tone can be biased toward the hosts' club and its insiders.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, data-informed analysis and strong journalistic credibility.
Critiques note occasional overemphasis on certain narratives or personalities.
Positive feedback often highlights chemistry and depth of transfer and ownership discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#234
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#63
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#96
Singapore/Sports
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#116
India/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#122
United Arab Emirates/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FA Cup joy — plus we need to talk about Mo
Q: James, what's a good question from Andy?
He asked about why Salah's game has changed from being direct in goal to looking for assists.
Comebacks, contracts & Richard Hughes goes Jacquet shopping
Q: How important is it to get Szoboszlai's contract situation sorted?
It's crucial because Szoboszlai has become more consistent and effective, and delaying the negotiation may lead to higher wage demands or the risk of losing him to other clubs.
Booed at Anfield: Where does Slot go from here?
Q: What does it mean for Slot after the draw?
Tony Evans expresses that expectations are high, and even though it's not enough to sack him due to the unbeaten run, scrutiny remains and results need to improve.
Booed at Anfield: Where does Slot go from here?
Q: Is booing ever justified?
Andy Jones notes that while he never likes to hear booing, it's a release of frustration from the fans and reflects their feelings about the team's performance.
Unity in Milan, uncertainty at Anfield
Q: Do you think that might change Liverpool leadership's thoughts about replacing Arne Slot?
The signs indicate that Slot's job is safe for now, despite the recent loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Liverpool-focused sports discussion roundtable that blends insider transfer analysis, ownership debates, and tactical preview with a consistent cast of experienced football journalists. Regular topics include transfer strategy and market dynamics, the impact of billionaire investors on club identity, pre-season form, and tactical evolutions under new management. The group often threads in guest perspectives from The Athletic and other industry voices, delivering practical insights for listeners contemplating sponsorship, guesting, or media outreach in football. Noteworthy is a willingness to mix deep analytics with informal banter, creating a candid, behind-the-scenes feel around high-stakes decisions and fan sentiment.

The show stands o... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dan Sheldon
2. Jon Mackenzie
3. Matt Slater
4. Andy Jones
5. Seb Stafford-Bloor
6. Simon Hughes
7. Gregg Evans
8. Gil Gomez

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