Stories. Legends. Fans United - Blood Red Issue One on Sale Now!
Our brilliant team of writers cover Arne Slot's side all season long, home, away and abroad seven days a week to produce the best content every day for the ECHO, both in print and online.
And now this monthly print edition of Blood Red will add to that mix with top features, interviews, analysis, comment, nostalgia, previews – and sometimes a bit of humour! Available to buy here.
The ECHO's Blood Red channel is one of the top-rated and most popular LFC podcasts on the market.
It has been covering everything Liverpool for nearly a decade, as the guys sit down at least twice a week to record – and also interact live with supporters.
Predominantly recorded live on YouTube – on an ever-growing channel boasting 175k loyal subscribers – on Mondays and Fridays, the panel reacts to all the latest Liverpool news as they chew the fat over everything to do with the Reds – breaking news, transfer talk, match previews, reaction, fiery debate and so much more.
They also answer questions from supporters in the comments section every episode, ensuring every offering is unique and unpredictable.
Blood Red also has its own spin-off show, 'The post-match podcast' with Theo Squires going live from press boxes up and down the country moments after the final whistle following the majority of Liverpool matches.
Also going live on YouTube, supporters again send in questions and comments during the live broadcast as they join Theo in reacting to the latest Reds performance in what is the only live, on-the-whistle podcast from the match itself.
Blood Red podcasts are not unique to YouTube though, with the brand also on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. And of course, every episode is also available in audio form on all your usual podcast locations.
And now, it is in PRINT! And we kick-off this special first edition with a preview of the new season as Liverpool look to defend the title they won so convincingly last season with a lowdown on every club in the Premier League along with all the news from Anfield. Click here to buy issue one!
Enjoy!
Available to purchase in selected retailers from August 6, 2025.
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