Podcasts about Liverpool

Luke is here with all the latest Liverpool news. According to reports, PSG winger Bradley Barcola is open to a move to Anfield and has agreed personal terms with the club, with the Reds set to submit an official bid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke brings you Redmen Bitesize! Liverpool look ALL IN on Bradley Barcola and according to reports have agreed personal terms. We also have a quick look over Liverpool's 4-2 victory over Sunderland in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by Josh Williams from New York City's Madison Square Garden to discuss the latest transfer news surrounding Bradley Barcold and what it means for Liverpool! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip, Dan is joined by former Liverpool youngster Toni Silva to discuss life at the reds' academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest instalment of the USA pre-season tour diary as he and Chloe headed to New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with day two of the tour diary as The Reds beat Sunderland, Kieran Morrison lifts the lid on training and he & Chloe go on a party bus around Nashville... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with his match reaction after the Andoni Iraola era kicked off with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe reacts to The Reds making a positive start to the Andoni Iraola reign out on the pre-season tour in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dan behind the scenes of the Liverpool mixed zone in Nashville after The Reds beat Sunderland 4-2 with Kieran Morrison talking Andoni Iraola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by former Liverpool defender Martin Kelly for an hour-long sit-down interview, and in this clip they discuss the influence of Jamie Carragher & Steven Gerrard, plus what could benefit Conor Bradley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is here with Redmen Bitesize covering the latest from Liverpool in the USA on pre season tour & questionable links to Real Madrid star Vini Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by Justin from OLSC Nashville to discuss the Reds arriving in his hometown, transfer concern and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is here with all the latest Liverpool news. The reds have been linked with a shock move for Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior as a free transfer in 2027. Also in the news, Freddie Woodman has signed a new Liverpool contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mark Jones and Ian Doyle on the latest edition of the Blood Red Podcast as they dive into the biggest stories surrounding Liverpool Football Club right now! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred. On today's agenda, the lads discuss the current transfer state of play at Anfield. With the window in full swing, Mark and Ian analyze where the Reds currently stand, who could be coming through the door, and what the hierarchy's next moves might be. Plus, they react to the massive news that legendary former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has officially been confirmed as the new head coach of the Germany national team. The guys discuss what this means for Klopp's legacy and break down the brilliant 'X-rated' message he sent following his appointment! #LFC #LiverpoolFC #JurgenKlopp #PremierLeague #LiverpoolTransfers #BloodRed Don't forget to LIKE the video, LEAVE A COMMENT with your thoughts on Klopp's new job and Liverpool's transfer window, and SUBSCRIBE to the Blood Red YouTube channel for all the latest LFC news, podcasts, and interviews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conan talks to blade smith Josh from Liverpool, NY about how to craft the perfect knife.   Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting stuck into the big talking points in football finance, this time looking at FSG and potential new owners of Liverpool FC. John Gibbons hosts football business journalist Dave Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ninth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and James Sutton to discuss hen doos, soap opera pubs, bar etiquette and more... The Pub Crawlers Podcast represents a quest to find the very best authentic UK pubs, filmed on location inside some of the finest boozers across the UK and Ireland. Well, sort of. It's equally about friends having three to four pint-fuelled, quintessential pub conversations, on any subjects that damn well occur to them, in a range of outstanding boozers across the land. So, really, it's as much about what we get up to in pubs as the pubs themselves. The shows are presented by self-styled boozer connoisseur and long-time pub designer and owner, Rob Gutmann, who is on a mission to find the very best pubs in the UK and to define the essence of the ‘true' pub. Featuring a wide range of guests (mainly Rob's mates), we'll be visiting pubs the length and breadth of the country, bedding into the very best of them, and chatting about our lives lived in and around boozers. The first season of the Pub Crawlers focuses on the North of England, taking in Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and even a brief foray to the north side of the Midlands in Nottingham. Plug yourself in to the ongoing conversation as it disappears down all manner of tenuously pub-related worm holes, with your new mates at TPC. And you don't need a pint to enjoy us, but it might help... Follow @pubcrawlerspod for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The eighth episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Emilia Bona to discuss dating apps, Edinburgh trips and more... The Pub Crawlers Podcast represents a quest to find the very best authentic UK pubs, filmed on location inside some of the finest boozers across the UK and Ireland. Well, sort of. It's equally about friends having three to four pint-fuelled, quintessential pub conversations, on any subjects that damn well occur to them, in a range of outstanding boozers across the land. So, really, it's as much about what we get up to in pubs as the pubs themselves. The shows are presented by self-styled boozer connoisseur and long-time pub designer and owner, Rob Gutmann, who is on a mission to find the very best pubs in the UK and to define the essence of the ‘true' pub. Featuring a wide range of guests (mainly Rob's mates), we'll be visiting pubs the length and breadth of the country, bedding into the very best of them, and chatting about our lives lived in and around boozers. The first season of the Pub Crawlers focuses on the North of England, taking in Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and even a brief foray to the north side of the Midlands in Nottingham. Plug yourself in to the ongoing conversation as it disappears down all manner of tenuously pub-related worm holes, with your new mates at TPC. And you don't need a pint to enjoy us, but it might help... Follow @pubcrawlerspod for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Sara from Raise Up & Karen from Football For Change to discuss their partnership ahead of their 2026 Liverpool event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is here for the latest edition of Redmen Bitesize with the news that Liverpool enquire about Akliouche and an update from Fabrizio Romano on Bradley Barcola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is here with all the latest Liverpool news. Today we have the latest on the reds' interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola, as well as a reported approach for Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colleen is in Chicago and she met an interesting character last night... She also makes the case for why Airbnb is better than a hotel stay. Jason vacation stories: A skeleton, a cactus, and a small band-aid and The Babadook Woman. Colleen went shopping at Uniqlo in Chicago -- why can't we have one in Minnesota?! Paul and Ringo surprise Beatles fans in Liverpool and Chloe Fineman leaves "SNL." Plus, FIX MY LIFE: Steve's mom's secret online poker habit. SCREEN QUEENS: "Eye of the Storm," "Nation's Dumbest," and "RHONY." Jon Heder reveals his secret to his iconic "Napoleon Dynamite" dance, and forget Squatty Potty, it's now all about the P**p Shoes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Blood Red Podcast!  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred . Join host Mark Jones and the Liverpool Echo's LFC Writer Paul Gorst as they bring you the latest from the Reds' pre-season tour of America. Dialling in straight from the first stop in Chicago, Paul provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the mood in the camp as Liverpool ramp up their preparations for the upcoming campaign.  We look ahead to the first major test of the summer—Saturday night's highly-anticipated pre-season friendly against Sunderland—and discuss what we can expect to see on the pitch. Plus, we tackle the massive off-pitch story dominating the headlines: Is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about to invest in or buy Liverpool FC?  We break down the latest updates and what it could mean for the future of the club. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! How are you feeling ahead of the Sunderland game, and what do you make of the Bezos rumours? #LFC #LiverpoolFC #BloodRed #PreSeason #JeffBezos #LiverpoolTakeover #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from Expert Insight, Dan is joined by Football Finance and Business Journalist Dave Powell to discuss the very latest news on the reports that a consortium including Jeff Bezos & Amit Bhatia are looking to purchase a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here for the latest Liverpool Transfer News Update show as he discusses links to Alex Scott, potential investment from Jeff Bezos in LFC and quotes from Andoni Iraola's second press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anfield Wrap's morning show, where we look ahead to Liverpool's pre-season tour of America. Neil Atkinson hosts John Gibbons and Craig Hannan… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor for this edition of Expert Insight to preview our first pre-season under new head coach Andoni Iraola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andoni Iraola speaks to the media in Chicago ahead of Liverpool's pre season fixtures in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe is here with all the latest Liverpool news. According to reports, the reds have expressed an interest in signing Barcelona and Spain winger Ferran Torres, following his recent World Cup 2026 win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news, including a tribute to the legendary Kevin Keegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett bring the curtain down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special tournament review, reflecting on the moments, players and stories that defined football's biggest event. The episode also begins on a poignant note, as the pair pay tribute to the late Kevin Keegan—remembering one of English football's greatest players, twice a Ballon d'Or winner, Newcastle's legendary "Entertainers" manager, and a man whose passion and humanity left an unforgettable mark on the game. Martin shares personal memories of Kevin Keegan spanning more than five decades, from his Liverpool days alongside Emlyn Hughes, to his Ballon d'Or triumphs with Hamburg, England's heartbreaking 1982 World Cup campaign, Southampton, Newcastle United, and the iconic "I would love it" era that transformed the Magpies into one of the most exciting teams English football has ever seen. The pair discuss why Keegan's warmth, generosity and attacking philosophy made him one of football's most loved figures. The World Cup review then begins with Martin selecting his Best XI from the players he saw in the flesh, while Neil names his Team of the Tournament. The discussion features Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Enzo Fernández, Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres, Marc Guéhi, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Porro, Achraf Hakimi, Renato Veiga, Patrick Berg and many more, as they debate the standout performers from across the tournament. In Martin's Letter From The Gantry, Martin reflects on his final commentary assignment of the season: England's unforgettable World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Spain's triumph over France in the final, and why Luis de la Fuente's Spain deserved to become world champions. He analyses England's heartbreaking exit, Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, Argentina's controversial approach, and the qualities that made Spain the outstanding side of the tournament. The episode concludes with Tournament Successes and Tournament Failures, as Martin and Neil deliver their final verdict on World Cup 2026. They assess the expanded 48-team format, the tournament's revolutionary match ball, semi-automated offside technology, VAR, the biggest surprises, the biggest disappointments, and what this World Cup will ultimately be remembered for. A fitting finale to an unforgettable FIFA World Cup, combining football history, tactical debate, personal memories and the unique insight of two men who have lived the tournament from both inside the commentary box and from the stands. #kevinkeegan #newcastle #newcastleunited #newcastlefanstv #newcastleutd #howaythelads Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ocurrió con dos académicas en los jardines de Versalles en 1901. Ocurrió también en una calle de Liverpool, décadas después. La ciencia habla de errores de percepción y memoria reconstruida. Pero quienes lo vivieron aseguran haber estado, de verdad, en otro tiempo. Hoy investigamos el misterio de los deslizamientos temporales.

Steve Crossman is joined by former teammates, colleagues, journalists and fans of Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75.4:14 - BBC Football Correspondent John Murray 7:22 - Former Newcastle player Lee Clark 17:29 - Samantha, Newcastle supporter 26:24 - Former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton 34:45 - Liverpool teammate Phil Thompson 40:02 - John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap 47:20 - Former Chairman of the Football Writers Association Paul Hetherington and football journalist Henry Winter 55:01 - German football reporter for The Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor

With Liverpool's pre-season tour about to begin, we assess who has the most to gain, who might feel unlucky to miss out, and what the current squad says about the Reds' plans. Neil Atkinson hosts Kev Reilly, John Gibbons and Kieran Molyneux.Also in the show Neil chats with Charlotte Hennesey from Hillsborough Law Now.To find out more about the Social Action Challenge click here ⁠liverpoolfc.com/foundation/social-action-challenge⁠ You can book tickets to our summer TAW Live shows on the following link - ⁠theanfieldwrap.com/tawlive⁠ To find out more about the Social Action Challenge click here ⁠liverpoolfc.com/foundation/social-action-challenge⁠⁠Get ⁠ ⁠Exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/TAW - it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!⁠ Subscribe to The Anfield Wrap for more on Liverpool's summer plans... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Liverpool has today lost a legend in Kevin Keegan who has tragically passed at the age of 75, Kevin played 323 times and scored 100 goals for Liverpool, winning three league titles, two UEFA Cups and the FA Cup, Kevin will remembered not just for his contributions on the pitch, but for his charisma, warm personality and kind nature. Back in 2017 John Gibbons went to Kevin Keegan's house for a cup of tea and a chat about his autobiography My Life in Football. Although obviously covering his whole career, we focused on his time at Liverpool. where Kevin won three league titles, two UEFA Cups and the FA Cup. In a wide ranging and lengthy discussion, Kevin talks about what its like making your debut for Liverpool when no one knows who you are, what he thinks was the best Liverpool performance in his time at Anfield and what it's like when The Kop sings your name for the first time. We also discuss the impact Bill Shankly had on his career, what it was like to become a "brand" and the place Liverpool held in his heart all these years on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this clip from the Biased Transfer Podcast, Chloe, Dan and Luke react to Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers for a transfer fee of £117M, and discuss how Arsenal could pivot and make a move for Liverpool target and PSG winger Bradley Barcola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe is joined by Dan and Luke for this week's Redmen Originals Podcast as they discuss the three biggest questions Liverpool must answer during pre-season, with Andoni Iraola's Reds heading to the USA for the start of their summer tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with all the latest Liverpool news. According to reports, the reds could enter the race for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Also in the news, Liverpool are set to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe is here with the Redmen Bitesize Podcast as she rounds up the latest LFC news including links with young Colombian talent Samuel Martinez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube channel! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred . Join host Morgan King and the Liverpool Echo's Ian Doyle as they dive into a packed episode breaking down the biggest talking points, transfer rumors, and pre-season updates coming out of Anfield. Here is what's on the agenda for today's show: Bradley Barcola on the Radar?

In this emotional and sensitive segment from today's live Blood Red Liverpool FC Podcast, Ian Doyle and Morgan King pause the show to react to some tragic breaking news: former Liverpool superstar and true footballing icon, Kevin Keegan, has died at the age of 75. The passing of the former Reds star comes just a month after it was revealed that he had been battling stage-four cancer. Watch as Ian and Morgan process the devastating announcement as it happens, taking a moment to reflect on the double Ballon d'Or winner's monumental legacy at Anfield, his legendary career, and what he meant to the wider football community. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Kevin Keegan's wife, daughters, family, and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace to an absolute giant of the game. Read the full breaking news report from the Liverpool Echo here: [https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...)

Mo and Robbo discuss Dominik Szoboszlai's new deal, and the other big questions around Liverpool's midfield for next seasonYou 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. 

It's visualisation Monday and Jane has had a wash. You can see the fruits of her labour here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Welcome to this massive festival of euphemisms! Fi's spent her weekend pressed up against a VW steering wheel and Jane needs her pipes serviced. They also chat Liverpool tribes, urinals, Robbie Williams' tracksuit, murder in Norfolk, and crochet. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can read the interview I did with Intel Lady, published in the Critic, November 2025 issue, below: I am speaking to my favourite satirist, Jenny Stanton, on Zoom, and she is trying to turn off her backdrop. Otherwise known as Intel Lady, Stanton's best known parody is of former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, speaking to the nation from a bunker, filled with cans of lager, cigarette butts, and a framed photograph of smug, woke radio presenter James O'Brien. I point out to Stanton that she has captured the perfect image of O'Brien looking an absolute plonker. “I don't think he can look any other way, can he,” she replies, laughing. I got to know Stanton after messaging her on X to thank her for providing me with endless entertainment, and have followed her rise to internet fame ever since. Stanton was born into a happy, hardworking family in Leeds in 1979. She started to become interested in acting in her final year of secondary school, having accepted that her first love, music, was not going to be the career for her. “I was obsessed with music, played the guitar, wanted to be a rock star, and then I discovered that I could act. I was a bit of a shit guitarist, and not that great a singer either. It turned out that I was a better actor than I was musician”.Studying performing arts at college, she was advised to go to drama school. “But I thought, do I want to saddle myself with debt for the rest of my life?”Taking what she calls “the scenic route”, she subscribed to The Stage and (between cleaning jobs) applied for as many auditions as possible. She was 19 when she secured her first ever paid acting role, as a street theatre performer at a major theme park. “My favourite job was a cleaner at one of the big bank call centres in Harrogate. I loved that because I didn't have to bloody talk to anybody,” she says. “I could just be in my own little world, running audition pieces through my head whilst hoovering carpets.” In 2004, Stanton auditioned for a part she was desperate to get – a drama series about the building of the Titanic. “I'd never auditioned at TV studios before, it was an overwhelming experience,” she recalls. An agonizing week later her agent called to tell her she had been offered the part. Prior to this, Stanton had been a touring theatre actor, “which means I was poor,” she laughs. In true Titanic style, the shoot was an utter disaster. Filmed that summer, on location in Liverpool, it rained so heavily that some of the trailers floated away. The director decided to move to a studio. “But on that day, there was a heatwave,” she says, “and everyone was in their full-dress corsets and layers of clothing, sweating like mad.”Months later, Stanton heard the terrible news that her scene had been cut, because it looked so unnatural. “I ended up as nothing more than an extra,” she says. “All I wanted was my name in the Radio Times, because that means you've made it. I was gutted.”She stopped acting professionally when pregnant with her son, born in 2007. Five years later, she had a daughter. Both children were subsequently diagnosed with autism, and Stanton gave up acting to care for them.However, the lure of performing eventually drew her back, and in 2021, during lockdown, she introduced Intel Lady to the world. “The name was inspired by the QAnon grifters (far-right conspiracy theorists) I was covering. They all had ‘insiders' with ‘intel'. So I created a character who used to feed them complete claptrap. I would answer the phone with “MI5 paid asset helpline, how many I help you?”Stanton soon tired of these people, “because they're insane and they're not going to change”. Looking around at what else was going on, she landed on the Johnny Depp - Amber Heard trial, so parodied that. “And then I started looking at politicians”.Her first victims were American: former US Vice-President Kamala Harris and liberal commentator Rachel Maddow – but it wasn't long before she set her sights on British politicians Nadine Dorries and Liz Truss. Then she looked to the opposite side of the bench, and Angela Rayner caught her eye. “I started covering her in 2022, and, when Labour were elected, realised she was going to play a prominent role in government. So I worked really hard to get her right”.In 2024, Stanton released a video of her perfected parody. Set in a filthy hotel room in Ibiza littered with empty champagne bottles, it featured a swimsuit-clad Rayner, asking “Why is everyone getting upset, just because I was having a dance and enjoying myself?”It was a colleague, Rik, who came up with the idea of moving Rayner into Lord Ali's apartment, with the backdrop exactly as it had been when Starmer once did a speech from there. The idea was a keeper. “She would always allude to it as her ‘mate's apartment'. “All declared, all above board.”Stanton explains how the infamous backdrop came about: “One day a crumpled-up can of Tennents [Lager] appeared behind me, slightly hidden by one of the framed photographs of James O ‘Brien. And then the next time, a full ashtray appeared and then, a clothes horse with knickers on it and bras hanging off it.”She says that some comedians think the only things it is acceptable to laugh at are Trump, Farage or Brexit, but that she doesn't have a political agenda. “Anyone is fair game,” she says. “I find humour in pretty much everything, even the most horrifying situations. I think it's quite a British thing.”In her recent Big Brother parody, one contestant gets called into the Diary Room for the crimes of misgendering, homophobia, and disability discrimination. Another character is Carol, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainer for the NHS, who Stanton loves to play. “The jokes are ridiculous… because it's their world. It's their language. It's crazy to regular people.”People keep asking Stanton how she writes. She says, “It's all ad-libbed. I go into character, I press record, you're in character. It usually takes me between five and sometimes 15 attempts to get it right – or the doorbell rings”. She first became aware of her own rising popularity when Tracy-Anne Oberman started following her. Stanton was shocked, “I was checking that it was her real account”. But then a private message came, saying, “I love your No Brainer with Angela Rayner, it's bloody genius. Keep doing it”. Not long after that, she saw that “somebody called JK Rowling” had followed her on X. “I thought, let's see, they've got two followers or something, and I clicked on it, and I had to sit down because it actually is JK Rowling, she's actually following me!”When Comedy Unleashed asked her to do Rayner in a tiny Westminster pub called The Speaker, Stanton knew it would be a dream come true for her to perform there, and panicked. But then there she was, “stood on a crate on top of beer barrels”, wearing a hard hat, hi-vis, a really ugly pink dress and “the worst shoes you've ever seen” before an audience of bewildered journalists and politicians who had no idea who she was. Stanton describes that evening as the weirdest, weirdest night, but her Rayner triumphed: “I don't know why everyone's getting upset. It's not even a banter ban. I don't know why you're calling it a banter ban because it isn't that. It's about respecting people's boundaries and not saying offensive stuff, that's all.” Stanton says she's “very fond” of Marjorie and Gerald from Just Stop Oil. “I think it's hard not to love her because she's just ludicrous. And it's that cantankerous old lady vibe that people just are too frightened to argue with. And Gerald has become such a creep. He started out with a slight bladder weakness and now he's turned into a piss fetishist.”The minute Just Stop Oil popped up on the news, Stanton knew she had to cover them. “The activists are the most bonkers,” she says, and found it hilarious when she got a “barrage of abuse” from people unaware it was satire. “They told me they hoped I'd get run over and stuff. And I would just come back to them in character because it was just too good not to. I could spend hours a day just responding to them and laughing my socks off”. I ask about plans to develop new characters. “There's always room for more. I try and just keep my eye on what's going on in the news and the celebrity world. And if something catches my eye and I think they are worth the parody, then I will parody them,” she says. “If you're in power, I'm going to cover you, especially if you're ridiculous, even better.”Does she have plans for Reform and Farage? “Oh yes! When Reform get in, and I think it is more of a when, than [an] if, I will be keeping a very close eye on the ladies in the party.”With the world as crazy as it is right now, with Green Party activists shouting ‘Queers for Palestine' at its annual conference, and Emma Watson doing a reverse ferret on JK Rowling, Stanton will not be running out of material any time soon.I have one last question for her. How did she feel when she heard that Angela Rayner, one of her most famous caricatures, had resigned? “I was gutted, as I love playing her. But she will definitely be back! I have a theory that she'll do ‘I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here', in which case, I will be all over it.” So will I. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin Keegan the former England footballer and manager, has died at the age of 75.It was announced in January that Keegan had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, with his family revealing he was to begin treatment.Most revered for his feats as a manager at Newcastle and as a player at Liverpool, Keegan forged a successful career that included three First Division titles, one FA Cup, one European Cup, and two UEFA Cups as well as two Bundesliga titles between the years of 1968 and 1984.Keegan's traits as a forward was founded on his pace and ability with the ball, and he formed a formidable strike partnership with John Toshack, and was at the heart of Liverpool's prosperous side in the 1970s under Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.As a manager, Keegan took Newcastle from the second tier into the Premier League and to their best-ever second finish, earning the nickname ‘King Kev', and signed some of the club's most iconic players, including Alan Shearer.Here in this podcast, Keegan joined his old friend and rival, John Giles to mark Giles' 80th birthday back in 2020, and the duo alongside Nathan Murphy reminisced on that punch and the glory days of the 70s and 80s.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Michael McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle were on the Newsround as we remembered the life of Footballing legend Kevin Keegan who sadly passed away at the age of 75 today. Firstly, you will hear a clip from the show in 2020, in which Kevin joined on the line alongside John Giles for Giles' 80th Birthday. Then Liverpool legend and former team-mate of Kevin, Phil Thompson joins on the line to pay tribute to a Liverpool and Newcastle Great.The Newsround on Off The Ball

In onze laatste aflevering voor de zomerstop vertelt Alex over zijn return to roots trip naar Engeland en Schotland. Hij werd niet alleen verliefd op Liverpool en York, maar ontmoette ook zijn zussen die hij terugzag sinds zijn passage in het Huis. Andries hing dan weer de vipkoning uit en neemt je mee achter de schermen van de Grote Prijs van België in de Formule 1 én ging ook naar de IMAX premiere van The Oddissey. Het is dus zeveren tijd, maar laat ons gezever nu net iets beter zijn dan dat van de rest. Enjoy en een fijne zomer voor iedereen.Ga naar http://www.emma-matras.be en geniet de ganse maand juli van kortingen tot 60% en de eerste 150 luisteraars krijgen zelfs een extra korting van 12% bij gebruik van de code WTTAA12 .Ben je een fan van reis -en muziekverhalen, ga dan naarAndries zijn theater show kijken en check voor tickets op www.andriesbeckers.beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this clip from Expert Insight, Dan spoke to Liverpool journalist Matt Addison to discuss the upcoming pre-season tour and who could make the step up from the Reds' academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis from ITV's The Chase to discuss the show, his love for Liverpool and his thoughts on Andoni Iraola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog is joined by bestselling author, and massive Liverpool fan Brené Brown to unpack the emotions that have defined an unforgettable summer of football. Brené explains how fear can transform a team's performance, why vulnerability is essential to competing wholeheartedly, and how the shared joy of supporters can make us feel part of something larger than ourselves. Plus, they reflect on the bonds formed between visiting fans and communities across America.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.