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Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #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 our Capitol.  So Producer Jay is flying solo in the Smokin Js podcast studio.  In his take-over of the Kick from the Spot podcast, he solicited the help of a couple friends to add their reaction to the Liverpool vs Manchester United match Sunday.  Coach Scott , a ManU fan, and Max Anderson, a longtime Liverpool supporter call into the show. Once Memo is all settled into his bunk in Washington DC he was able to call in and join Jay to discuss the week that was in the EPL and the goals that weren't in the top-of-the-table tilt between Manchester United and Liverpool. Thank you for finding us ...

Episode #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 defeat.  Spoiler alert, God hates Liverpool. News :  - COVID-19 ruins sports across the globe!  We take time to listen to Jurgen Klopp.  - Diego Simeone is a Kick from the Spot fan!  He wants to change the away goal rule in extra time.  - EPL postponed.  Is the April 4th resumption realistic? This episode comes with a free soap box from Jay. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: ...

Episode #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 place Burnley are still in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Champions League Preview : Expectations are back!  The second week of Champions League Round of 16 play is assuredly going to be better than the first week.  Both EPL clubs will be featured by BR Sports, and both matches have the potential to be special. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for ...

Episode #54 Matchday 25 Review : The fourth place trophy chase is heating up with 4 clubs within 6 points of 4th place Chelsea. The guys take a look at Leicester vs Chelsea, Man U vs Wolverhampton, and Tottenham vs Manchester City. News : The transfer window has closed.  Who went where?  Which club won?  Who lost? USMNT January camp and friendly.  Memo and Jay discuss the current lot of players, and how they fit into Olympic and World Cup Qualification.  The amazing amount of young players NOT participating in this January camp is amazing, and a great point of optimism moving forward. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : ...

Episode #53 Matchday 24 Review : Wolverhampton vs Liverpool - Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore shine, but can't match Big Ball Bobby and the Liverpool depth. Will Salah selfishness bite Liverpool in UCL? Chelsea vs Arsenal - London derby has it all with a red card, exciting play, and late goals. Memo dishes on where the two clubs are at, and where they are headed. Man U vs Burnley - We dismiss the hyperbolic week-to-week reaction to give the forest view of the Manchester United club. News : The coronavirus has hit EPL strikers as the injury bug creates needs. It's transfer window time, who will land the important piece to finish the season. Chelsea, Man U, and Tottenham all have striker needs. Arsenal make a signing that has Memo singing about a culture shift. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt ...

Episode #50 It's a runaway! But even though Liverpool is running away with the EPL title, there are so many compelling story lines and competitions remaining within the EPL table. Chelsea cannot pull away from the mid-table glut, but the big names behind them can't seem to catch the Blues either. Jose Mourinho couldn't stay positive for long. His comedic one-man show is back on the road in England. Is Arsenal back under Arteta, or did Man U take a match off? The Christmas rush is over, and now we head into the January transfer window. Who is buying and who is selling? Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podca...

Episode #47 Matchday 17 saw the glut in the middle of the EPL table grow into a blob.  Chelsea stumble, Tottenham leap, and Manchester United crawl.  Meanwhile the downward spiral of despair at The Emirates still only has them seven points out of 4th place.  Upstarts Sheffield United continue to surpass expectations.  Did the title race become a coronation for Liverpool? Weston McKennie suffers another injury.  Pep is out!  Chelsea transfer ban lifted!  Memo and Jay discuss it all. It's another fun and passionate show from the Kick from the Spot crew.  Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subsc...

Episode #45 Winners and losers from the mid week soccer schedule includes more than score lines.  Jay gets a little heated discussing Arsenal's performance and the underwear model currently in charge.  Memo beams, as usual, about his Liverpool squad.  Both guys try to draw comparisons and conclusions about the narrowly separated mid pack in the EPL table.  It's the heavy December schedule, and the Kick from the Spot boys are producing two pods a week to match! Forget hot seat!  Rogers and Lampard are top contenders for manager of the year.  Memo has his eye on the next manager to get the boot. It's another fun and passionate show from the Kick from the Spot crew.  Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: ki...

Episode #44 Emery Out!  Arsenal fires their manager, and lots of seats around the league just got hotter.  But was the firing a solid decision?  Where does Pochettino?  Isn't Manchester United in the same boat as Arsenal?  Memo is here to breakdown the EPL matches from the weekend, and talk sweet hot seat action. Liverpool and Leicester City seem to be running away with the EPL title.  But position 5 through 14 in the table are only separated by 4 points!  Is all this manager hot seat talk hyperbole, or legitimate strategy and questions?  It's another packed show, buckle up and subscribe.  Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Music Credit: Moody Bea...

Episode #43 An exciting weekend of EPL action was kicked off with the announcement of the return of the "Special One."  Jose Mourinho has officially taken over the Tottenham Hotspurs.  Memo breaks down what this means for Tottenham, Jose, and all the current managers on the hot seat.  Is Paul Pogba going to return for Manchester United? The guys get deep discussing football culture and the state of Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton, and Tottenham.  Which club has the goods for trophies? All the exciting matches from the weekend are reviewed including another VAR controversy.  Memo explains what VAR was intended to accomplish, and why it hasn't hit that mark yet. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@g...

The Summer transfer window is almost over. John and Jay are back talking English Premier League player movement. Which squads have bolstered their line-up, and which squads have been left out in the summer sun without protection? Liverpool, Manchester City, Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham, and Burnley all get the Kick from the Spot white glove treatment. John thinks Liverpool and Everton are the big winners this summer. Jay is excited about the Arsenal summer purchases and Leicester City's addition with the cash sale of Mahrez. After the top ten teams are fully vetted, John and Jay take a look at the transfer rumors hitting the wires at the end of the transfer window. What rumors are true, and what were created by a 10 year old American Arsenal fan? Jay recently posted a blog in which he professed his love for a young Arsenal player. Things get weird when he includes his love letter at the end of this podcast. Don't ...

First, this is awkward, but it must be addressed. Hector , it was several years ago I spotted you from across the pitch. It was preseason. Your youthful enthusiasm and talent lit up the pitch. Stretching runs forward from a wide position with an unexpected pace were finished off with precision crosses that peppered the opponent's 18 yard box. Your boyish charm and wide-eyed innocence were a delight. "He's going to start!" I exclaimed before a serious ball had been kicked for Arsenal. Since that time you have become a staple in the starting 11. Your boyish charm has been replaced by a mature metal of vigor and intensity. You've grown facial hair, presented the world with your version of a man bun, and even inked a full sleeve. Alas Hector, we've grown apart. You have amassed 1.5 million followers on Twitter. No longer are you the prospect I spotted on the side of the pitch, but a full blown soccer star. I must let you go, and share you with the wo...

Swansea City, West Brom, and Stoke City succumb to the bitter breeze of relegation. John and Jay discuss the relegation battle that was, and the opportunity for three new clubs to find strength in promotion into the EPL. With the end of the EPL season come and gone, the guys go through some highlights and low-lights that others might have missed. What a season it was in England, but it's time to put it to bed. Arsene Wenger is no longer the manager of Arsenal Football Club, but who is next. Jay has a short list to discuss. The Europa League Final and the FA Cup Final are this week. The guys take time to break down the match-ups and preview the events. No pocket gophers were injured during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickf...

Can Roma pull off another incredible comeback? Will the Bayern machine come to a grinding halt? The first leg of the semi finals is discussed and predictions on the second leg are exposed. Fox Sports gets their act together, the best match of Europa League leg 2 semifinals will be televised! Does Red Bull have a chance? Will Arsenal pay for squandering a man advantage in the first leg. First leg review and 2nd leg preview of the Europa League semifinals is discussed. RELEGATION !!! John's favorite topic finally gets a spot light on the Kick from the Spot podcast. The guys take the final 20 minutes of the show to lay out the relegation battle headed into the final three weeks of the EPL season. Jay's heterosexual status was not threatened during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick ...

Congratulations to Mohamed Salah with his own personal double. Now the African and EPL Player of the Year. The guys discuss the nominees and the winner with two honorable mentions. Jay explains how George Bush is to blame for his mispronunciations at times. A cautionary tale for members of the #resistance today. Soccer is all about the FA Cup, Champions League, and Europa League on this episode of the Kick from the Spot podcast. Manchester United and Chelsea FC have staked their claim to the FA Cup final on May 19th at Wembley. Liverpool, Roma, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid will play the first legs of their semi final matches this week. And Marseille, Red Bull, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid will begin their first legs of the Europa League semi finals. It's a great time to be a soccer fan No grandpas were injured during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, resp...

Sevilla vs Manchester United and Chelsea vs Barcelona Champions League match review. When goal keepers are the stars and a horrendous defensive error is the highlight, match reviews are pretty straight forward. 16th Minute: News from the world of soccer including Russian hooligans and a complete update on Europa League round of 16. Pretty cool, this year 10 different leagues are represented in the Europa League competition. 27th Minute: The most important matches you need to see are previewed for this coming week. It's heavy on Manchester City, but there are some gems in the rough highlighted by John and Jay. Only Jose Mourinho was injured in the production of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js ...

Tottenham are flying through their two weeks of hell. Earning 7 of 9 points available in the EPL with results against Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. They also managed to advance in the FA Cup. Only Juventus remains in Champions League to finish off the two week run. John and Jay discuss the North London Derby, Tottenham's amazing run, US Soccer election news, Geoff Cameron's scathing interview in the New York Times, and the return of Champions League. The knock out stage is discussed with previews of Juventus vs Tottenham and Real Madrid vs PSG. Bruce Arena and Hope Solo were not injured during the production of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js If you cannot see the audio cont...

Tons of controversy in the match of the week review for Liverpool vs Tottenham. John and Jay give the nuts and bolts of the controversial moments and help Liverpool fans get beyond the emotional scars of the match. Even though the guys disagree on every aspect of the referee's decisions, in the end everyone is right with subjective calls. Or is it everyone is wrong? The January transfer window has closed. The Kick from the Spot crew give a top down assessment of all the January transfers in the English Premiere League. Who made out the best of all the clubs? It's derby time in North London! The Tottenham vs Arsenal match is previewed with all the particulars. It's a wonderful time to be a soccer fan with Champions League right around the corner! Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick ...

USMNT Friendly with Bosnia and Herzegovina match review. Close your eyes and block your ears, the guys are still depressed over the USMNT bounce from World Cup contention. John takes pride letting everyone know he nailed the Wigan upset over West Ham United in FA Cup play. Jay regrets watching Chelsea walk all over New Castle like they were training cones. The guys share their transfer news research and opinion. Helping you sift through the fake news. The menage a trois transfer between Dortmund, Arsenal, and Chelsea is featured. Great news for the rest of the league, Manchester City fills their only hole. There is a ton of soccer on television in the next week and a half. The guys preview the best matches to watch on television and may even share some gems available online only. Tottenham earn their nickname Hot Spurs with their schedule over the next two weeks with 5 matches in that time. Three of them against potential top four EPL clubs, and finishing with a Champions ...