podcast – Kick From The Spot
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA beginners guide to the beautiful game.
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A New Day
June 09, 2021 03:27 - 4.43 MBEP-099 A New Day Thank you to everyone that has listened to and participated in the Kick from the Spot podcast. As I sit here today on the 8th of June 2021, a new landscape is laid out in front of me. I created the Kick from the Spot podcast as a means to blend […] The post A New Day appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Final Matchday – European Placement Trophies
May 24, 2021 02:11 - 58.7 MBEP-098 EPL Final Matchday – European Placement Trophies It’s been a long season. The EPL played their final matchday today. Somebody tell Arsene Wenger that not only is the fourth place trophy real, but it has now expanded to European Placement Trophies! Who made the big league, who made the little league, and who has […] The post EPL Final Matchday – European Placement Trophies appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL – It All Comes Down to This
May 17, 2021 05:55 - 67.4 MBEP-097 EPL – It All Comes Down to This Just look at the way Liverpool celebrated their last minute goal against relegated West Brom. The fourth place trophy is real. That celebration represented just a chance at the top four. On Tuesday, Chelsea and Leicester City play an elimination match of sorts. Their second big […] The post EPL – It All Comes Down to This appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
The Top Four Trophy Is Real
May 10, 2021 04:56 - 63.4 MBEP-096 The Top Four Trophy Is Real Matchday 35 in the EPL saw the top four trophy race tighten. With only three match days remaining, the race to the top spots is at the forefront of six clubs, but only two can get in. The Manchester clubs have solidified their position at the top of […] The post The Top Four Trophy Is Real appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Matchday Futility and Champions Potential
April 26, 2021 06:47 - 69.5 MBEP-095 Matchday Futility and Champions Potential The Super League debacle dominated headlines and storylines this week. But did it take away or hide some lackluster EPL matchday action? Everything is political, and UEFA showed they were masters of the media narrative this round. Memo and Jay discuss the missing facts in the Super League headlines, […] The post Matchday Futility and Champions Potential appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Top Four and Last Four UCL
April 19, 2021 14:11 - 62.6 MBEP-094 EPL Top Four and Last Four UCL It was a light week of work in the EPL, except for West Ham and Arsenal! FA Cup semifinals stole the spotlight on the weekend. The relegation battle may have lost one opportunity, but gained another. I’m looking at you Burnley. Champions League semifinals are set. Memo […] The post EPL Top Four and Last Four UCL appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
How Does Revenge Usually Go?
April 12, 2021 16:44 - 64 MBEP-093 How Does Revenge Usually Go? Another exciting Matchday in the English Premier League! The field of top four contenders has narrowed. Has the relegation battle been spoiled? Could Liverpool exact revenge on Aston Villa? Memo and Jay have all the action covered. Even VAR, but the guys refuse to talk about VAR any more! […] The post How Does Revenge Usually Go? appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Stretch Run and Champions League Quarters
April 05, 2021 04:29 - 81.2 MBEP-092 EPL Stretch Run and Champions League Quarters Matchday 30 in the EPL was a sort of preview of a two headed battle to the end. The final Champions League qualifying position is up for grabs among four clubs, and the relegation battle might be expanding with the West Brom win this week. Chelsea and […] The post EPL Stretch Run and Champions League Quarters appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
USMNT Bitter Sweet Status
March 29, 2021 03:44 - 56.2 MBEP-091 USMNT Bitter Sweet Status The United States Men’s National Team is one of the hottest topics in American soccer. For good reason. The growth of the beautiful game in America is ever expanding, and our national team is the pinnacle of this growing fandom. The USMNT senior squad had two friendlies this week. Beating […] The post USMNT Bitter Sweet Status appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Five Competitions on Four Networks
March 22, 2021 06:39 - 64.3 MBEP-090 Five Competitions on Four Networks What a week of soccer! US Men’s National Team Olympic Qualifying, FA Cup Quarterfinals, Europa League Round of 16 Second Legs, Champions League Round of 16 Second Legs, and mismatched Matchdays in the English Premier League. Host Memo and Producer Jay go around the horn to tackle all the […] The post Five Competitions on Four Networks appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Twilight and Young Guns
March 15, 2021 04:34 - 66.4 MBEP-089 Twilight and Young Guns Champions League review of this week’s matches. No Messi, no Ronaldo, no problem. Did both superstars get bounced in the same way? What does the future hold for both? The kid is amazing! Erling Haaland showed why Host Memo has been so high on this Bundesliga super star. Producer Jay […] The post Twilight and Young Guns appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Liverpool Car Accident and Champions League Second Leg
March 08, 2021 05:30 - 58.8 MBEP-088 Liverpool Car Accident and Champions League Second Leg Health is most important, so we start the show by making sure Memo, the die hard Liverpool fan, is ok after a rough week in which his reds lost to Chelsea and Fulham. How good is Tottenham!?! Is Harry Kane back as the best player in […] The post Liverpool Car Accident and Champions League Second Leg appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Matchday 26 Blood in the Water
March 01, 2021 06:14 - 49.2 MBEP-087 Matchday 26 Blood in the Water Aloha, host Memo is back in the Smokin Js podcast studio! Matchday 26 wasn’t the most exciting week of EPL soccer action, mostly due to the lackluster performance by Chelsea and Manchester United. BUT, there were great nuggets to polish from this past week. Leicester City lost two […] The post Matchday 26 Blood in the Water appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Talent and Champions League Greatness
February 22, 2021 07:39 - 63.8 MBEP-086 EPL Talent and Champions League Greatness Host Memo joins producer Jay from an obscure island in the Pacific Ocean for this episode of the Kick from the Spot podcast. EPL Matchday 25 had several peer versus peer matchups. Who survived the thunder dome? Jay finally relents on his hopes for a challenge at the […] The post EPL Talent and Champions League Greatness appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Respect on Leicester Name and Champions League Preview
February 15, 2021 05:56 - 53.8 MBEP-085 Respect on Leicester Name and Champions League Preview Manchester City avoided the banana peal against Tottenham. But it wasn’t Manchester United who kept pace with the league leaders, it was that plucky bunch of hard workers at Leicester City. Perhaps the Foxes are the club that can run down Pep’s City squad. Even with […] The post Respect on Leicester Name and Champions League Preview appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
The Old Boss is the New Boss
February 09, 2021 03:21 - 41.5 MBEP-084 The Old Boss is the New Boss Host Memo is back in the Smokin Js podcast studio, but unfortunately he is back just in time to break down the horrific loss of his Liverpool Reds to the dominant Manchester City Citizens. The EPL Table may be viscous as discussed on the last podcast, but […] The post The Old Boss is the New Boss appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Viscous Table and Transfer Deadline
February 01, 2021 05:59 - 45.4 MBEP-083 Viscous Table and Transfer Deadline Anybody else notice Klopp doesn’t complain about the schedule when he wins? Liverpool took advantage of two matchdays in 6 days with two resounding victories. Are they back in the title chase? Arsenal won a competitive match against Southampton and then drew a competitive match against Manchester United. All […] The post Viscous Table and Transfer Deadline appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Trendlines Continue with the Best Yet to Come
January 24, 2021 22:24Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #82 – Trendlines Continue with the Best Yet to Come Host Memo is stuck in Washington DC defending our Capitol so Producer Jay flies solo in the Smokin Js podcast studio this week. What a week of EPL action, with a sprinkle of FA Cup. Manchester […] The post Trendlines Continue with the Best Yet to Come appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Matchdays Running Together Like Manchester Clubs
January 18, 2021 17:26Episode #81 – Matchdays Running Together Like Manchester Clubs The EPL is running on all cylinders lately, and it seems like there is a match every day. We are here to keep you up on the action, and add our analysis to the futbol equation. Host Memo is a National Guard member, and on assignment protecting […] The post Matchdays Running Together Like Manchester Clubs appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EP-080 EPL Midterm Review and Starting 11
January 11, 2021 08:46Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #80 – EPL Midterm Review and Starting 11 It’s the midterm review show! Matchday 17 is complete, well kind of. It’s mid season in the EPL, well kind of. Don’t worry about the details. Memo and Jay run through the table as it currently sits. What […] The post EP-080 EPL Midterm Review and Starting 11 appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions
January 04, 2021 05:32Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #79 – Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions It is so very nice of Liverpool to slow down and allow chasing clubs to challenge. Kudos to the big hearted Scoursers. The Paper Tigers Manchester United have become Lions on the pitch, undefeated in their last […] The post Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 15 Topsy Turvy Table
December 29, 2020 04:27Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #78 – EPL Matchday 15 Topsy Turvy Table Host Memo and Producer Jay are giving all they have in the middle of this exciting stretch of EPL matchdays. This week was book ended by fantastic and entertaining matches. First with Leicester City vs Manchester United, and […] The post EPL Matchday 15 Topsy Turvy Table appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Week – 18 Matches in 6 Days
December 21, 2020 03:19Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #77 – EPL Matchday Week – 18 Matches in 6 Days Jay takes the reigns of the show to congratulate the host on winning another EPL title. It’s not too early! Big game Bobby Firmino is back, and so is Liverpool at title holders. The guys […] The post EPL Matchday Week – 18 Matches in 6 Days appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Week - 18 Matches in 6 Days
December 21, 2020 03:19Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #77 - EPL Matchday Week - 18 Matches in 6 Days Jay takes the reigns of the show to congratulate the host on winning another EPL title. It's not too early! Big game Bobby Firmino is back, and so is Liverpool at title holders. The guys take some time to go through the top of the table to analyze the coming and going of so many clubs. Will Manchester City ever wake up? Have the paper tigers at Man U become the lions on...
EP-076 EPL Matchday 12 Leicester City Wins the Day
December 14, 2020 05:35Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #76 – EPL Matchday 12 Leicester City Wins the Day Another impressive episode from host Memo. Did you know you could be rich if you made bets based on the Kick from the Spot podcast Champions League Group Stage preview show. Yup, Memo recaps the winners […] The post EP-076 EPL Matchday 12 Leicester City Wins the Day appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League
December 07, 2020 17:00Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #74 – EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League The cream always rises to the top. And now so to has the best teams in the EPL. The guys run through all the important matches of the weekend, and discuss the shape of the top teams. Liverpool […] The post EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 10 - Dramatic Managers at the Top
November 30, 2020 04:52Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #74 - EPL Matchday 10 - Dramatic Managers at the Top The home pitch losing percentage increased during matchday 10! The Covid crowdless stadiums continue to be a theme for the beginning of the English Premier League season. Leeds, Man U, and Wolverhampton all took advantage. Memo and Jay break down all the matches on the weekend. Unfortunately VAR continues to be a weekly theme. Jay finally figured out what the prob...
EPL Matchday 10 – Dramatic Managers at the Top
November 30, 2020 04:52Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #74 – EPL Matchday 10 – Dramatic Managers at the Top The home pitch losing percentage increased during matchday 10! The Covid crowdless stadiums continue to be a theme for the beginning of the English Premier League season. Leeds, Man U, and Wolverhampton all took advantage. […] The post EPL Matchday 10 – Dramatic Managers at the Top appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Nine - The Experienced One
November 23, 2020 02:42Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #73 - EPL Matchday 9 - The Experienced One Separation between the top teams and the also rans is starting to take shape in the English Premier League Table. But no team has impressed as much as Tottenham this week against Manchester City. Is Jose Mourinho or Harry Kane responsible for the run of form? Memo and Jay are here to take you through Matchday Nine. VAR is still controversial, but at least the referees are go...
EPL Matchday Nine – The Experienced One
November 23, 2020 02:42Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #73 – EPL Matchday 9 – The Experienced One Separation between the top teams and the also rans is starting to take shape in the English Premier League Table. But no team has impressed as much as Tottenham this week against Manchester City. Is Jose Mourinho […] The post EPL Matchday Nine – The Experienced One appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
US Mens National Team Euro Camp Special
November 17, 2020 17:40Episode #72 – US Mens National Team Euro Camp Special Finally USMNT fans got to see the Euro kids all play together. First against Wales, and today against Panama. Memo and Jay break down the matches and overall thoughts on the US Mens National Team. What players can we write into the World Cup lineup in […] The post US Mens National Team Euro Camp Special appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 8 and USMNT November Lineup
November 09, 2020 04:51Episode #71 – EPL Matchday 8 and USMNT November Lineup EPL Matchday Eight saw more movement in the table, titans clash, and foxes hunt. VAR let the league down once again this week. “What is a hand ball?” has not been joined by the question, “What is an offside?” Memo and Jay go in depth on […] The post EPL Matchday 8 and USMNT November Lineup appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 7 Counter Attacks Rule
November 02, 2020 07:06Episode #70 – EPL Matchday 7 Counter Attacks Rule Has the bubble burst for some EPL clubs? Champions know how to win; what does that mean for Man U? Wolves back in the title chase. Sneaky Jose and his expansive Mr. Everything are second in the table. Chelsea, Tottenham, and ??? only EPL clubs to go […] The post EPL Matchday 7 Counter Attacks Rule appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL and Champions League - It's Getting Hot in Here
October 26, 2020 02:41Episode #69 - EPL and Champions League - It's Getting Hot in Here It's peak soccer season in Europe as EPL and Champions League action hits with relentless pace. And after Matchday One in Champions League group stage, it looks like there will be a lot of exciting soccer ahead. Memo and Jay break down the surprising results from Matchday One in Champions League with a lot of groups thrown into precarious positions only after one matchday. EPL Matchday Six wasn't as high scoring as we hav...
EPL and Champions League – It’s Getting Hot in Here
October 26, 2020 02:41Episode #69 – EPL and Champions League – It’s Getting Hot in Here It’s peak soccer season in Europe as EPL and Champions League action hits with relentless pace. And after Matchday One in Champions League group stage, it looks like there will be a lot of exciting soccer ahead. Memo and Jay break down the […] The post EPL and Champions League – It’s Getting Hot in Here appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby
October 20, 2020 02:20Episode #68 – EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby Matchday five had a little bit of everything. Somewhere a child lights a candle for Tottenham, Chelsea, and Virgil van Dijk. Nobody is sympathetic to Arsenal. Everton and Aston Villa continue to impress. Take a ride with Memo and Jay as they recap the weekends […] The post EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EP-067 Champions League Group Stage Preview
October 12, 2020 07:00Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #67 – Champions League Group Stage Preview Group A has the returning champion Bayern Munich, and they are running on all cylinders. Atletico Madrid has Diego Costa and Luis Suarez. Will they be a Happy meal combo or a bloated sandwich? Salzberg, aka FC Red Bull […] The post EP-067 Champions League Group Stage Preview appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden Age
October 05, 2020 06:36Episode #66 – EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden Age Aston Villa WHAT!!! Matchday four could be a wake up call for a few teams, mortal wounds for others, and let the good times roll for some. Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to analyze all the action from the weekend. Is that […] The post EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden Age appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Three and the Hand Ball Dilemma
September 29, 2020 02:27Episode #65 – EPL Matchday Three Review and the Hand Ball Dilemma Today was the official Kick from the Spot Derby. Arsenal vs Liverpool. There can be only one happy host on the podcast today. Matchday two was set up to see who are the fakes and legitimate clubs in the EPL table. What resulted were some […] The post EPL Matchday Three and the Hand Ball Dilemma appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday Two Review and USMNT Excitement
September 22, 2020 07:10Episode #64 – EPL Matchday Two Review and USMNT Excitement Matchday two in the EPL saw a ton of goals, but can only the second week provide insight into the remainder of the season? Memo and Jay are here to pick out the hidden story lines from the second week of action in the English Premier […] The post EPL Matchday Two Review and USMNT Excitement appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Matchday One Exciting Surprises
September 14, 2020 02:01Episode #63 – Matchday One Exciting Surprises The EPL has official kicked off. Already some of Memo and Jay’s predictions are being challenged and proven. Matchday One had a lot of exciting moments, and there is a lot of interesting stories to look forward to next week. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope […] The post Matchday One Exciting Surprises appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL and the Kick from the Spot podcast are BACK
September 08, 2020 07:24Episode #62 And we are BACK! Covid-19 can’t keep us down. As world football starts back up again so does the Kick from the Spot podcast. So many interesting talking points with the English Premier League this season. Memo and Jay are ready to talk on them all. Transfer News. Who were the winners and […] The post EPL and the Kick from the Spot podcast are BACK appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
No Scores in World Soccer
March 23, 2020 05:14Episode #61 Soccer Under Quarantine:Memo and Jay are back to give the details on what can now be expected from domestic football leagues and European competitions. Deadlines have been set, but will they hold? A plan is great, but contingency options should be on the table. Beyond domestic and European club competitions, the International European […] The post No Scores in World Soccer appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Champions League Triumph and Corona Fallout
March 16, 2020 03:23Episode #60 Champions League Review:Just when Champions League really started to pop off, everything is postponed. Jay and Memo take a look at the incredible matches from the Round of 16, and where Champions League goes from here. And yes, Jay gets to press Memo on his Liverpool Reds getting bounced out from a home […] The post Champions League Triumph and Corona Fallout appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Matchday 29 Review and Champions League Preview
March 09, 2020 08:57Episode #59 Matchday 28 Review: Even though Liverpool is running away with the EPL title, there are so many intriguing story lines and matches left in the schedule. In Reality 8 clubs are battling for the 4th place trophy. Leicester has been pulled back into this top tier mid table battle, and 9th place Arsenal are only 8 points from 4th and 5 points from 5th place. Manchester United completed the derby double this season. What does that mean for the club, manager, and season? Is City...
Champions League and EPL Matchday 28 Review
March 02, 2020 08:04Episode #58 Champions League Review:The final week of the first leg of the Round of 16 in Champions League is discussed by Memo and Jay. Chelsea was beat down by Bayern. Napoli drew at home, but was it enough going back to Barcelona? Lyon surprised Memo with a home result against the Juventus Ronaldos. Jay […] The post Champions League and EPL Matchday 28 Review appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
EPL Action Out Shines Champions League
February 24, 2020 07:34Episode #57 Champions League Review: The first half of the Round of 16 has been played. Who were the winners and losers even if they weren't the actual winners and losers? Memo and Jay break down the first legs of the first week. Matchday 27 Review: Wow! Sex on fire in the EPL! The EPL table may not have a competition at the top, but there are pockets of competition all over the remainder of the table. With the Man City competition ban, even clubs like 10th place Arsenal and 11th pl...
EPL Action Out Shines Champions League
February 24, 2020 07:34Episode #57 Champions League Review:The first half of the Round of 16 has been played. Who were the winners and losers even if they weren’t the actual winners and losers? Memo and Jay break down the first legs of the first week. Matchday 27 Review:Wow! Sex on fire in the EPL! The EPL table may […] The post EPL Action Out Shines Champions League appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Manchester City Ban Analyzed Beyond the Headlines and Matchday 26 Review
February 17, 2020 03:45Episode #56 News:Manchester City has been banned for two years from European competition. Huge news, but is it true? What are deeper layers to this story, and what are the real impacts of this UEFA ruling? Memo and Jay look into the ruling, the arbitration body that will make the final decision, the sovereign money […] The post Manchester City Ban Analyzed Beyond the Headlines and Matchday 26 Review appeared first on Kick From The Spot.
Champions League Preview
February 10, 2020 06:32Episode #55 EPL Matchday 26:Too much action for one calendar week, Matchday 26 is split over two weekends. Everton and Sheffield United continue strong play, but Wolves, Chelsea, and Tottenham still have something to say about Matchday 26. Champions League Preview:The time is here! Maybe one of the best weeks of soccer in the calendar […] The post Champions League Preview appeared first on Kick From The Spot.