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Listen : 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 United versus Liverpool in the FA Cup.  Trends continue, Klopp is still confused, and Manchester United maintain momentum. It was a mishmash of matchdays in the EPL this week.  Say mishmash of matchdays three times fast! Leicester City and Manchester City both dispatch clubs that hope to be in their position. Manchester United keeps the positive momentum moving forward against Fulham. Lovely Liverpool have turned into the ugly Klopps. Perhaps the best week of EPL soccer is this week starting Tuesday.  There are four great peer to peer matches in three days! Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community toget...

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 ...

Listen : 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 finishing with Wolverhampton vs Tottenham.  And in the middle is a big argument over Arsenal and Chelsea ... who's manager is worse? This is an exciting year of EPL action because of how many clubs are performing well.  Aston Villa has impressed both Memo and Jay.  Are they here to stay near the top of the table?  Manchester City has become a perennial contender.  Is Pep just managing player turnover or are they out of contention this season? How can Memo spin the Liverpool draw against #19 West Brom in a positive way .... oh he does. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer co...

Episode #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 have become accustomed to, but there were exciting matches.  It's early!  But the EPL table is on fire with a wide swath of EPL clubs competing for meaningful positions. 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: Smoki...

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 #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...

Matchday three is done and dusted. John and Jay take a look at the important matches of the weekend. Manchester United lose to Spurs. Watford continue their run against Crystal Palace. New Castle comes close to points hosting Chelsea. And Arsenal get three from a lackluster West Ham side. News! With Jose Mourinho in the Premier League we always have news! The special Jose Mourinho segment is back again as the guys listen in and analyze the post match press conference staring the greatest manager EVER. John gives updates on Michael Keen's head injury, Burnley's Europa League qualification campaign, and Hung Min Son's bid to avoid military service with a Gold medal at the Asian Games. The guys end the show setting up the next week of English Premier League action. Surprisingly, Arsenal and Chelsea were both left out of this weeks previews. Turns out, the Asian Games have nothing to do with race. The Kick from the Spot Podcast is all about education. Thank you...

Chelsea vs Arsenal match review. We need a name for the Kick from the Spot derby! Take time to email or Tweet at us your ideas. John wins the first leg at home this season as Chelsea scrape out a victory over Arsenal. But hey, it could have been 5-2 Arsenal right? #Sitter Lots of news this week including Europa League action and the USMNT flirting with a dual national. Jay created a new segment featuring Jose Mourinho. It's lit. Now the guys will keep track of Jose each week on his destined thrill ride to implosion at Manchester United. English book makers have him as the odds on favorite currently to be the first manager sacked in the EPL. Manchester United vs Tottenham is the featured match this week. But Jay can't help but throw in the Arsenal match as well. John and Jay break it all down. #Enjoy. Jamie Vardy's leg was not used inappropriately during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid socc...

Arsenal still experimenting. West Ham had the week 1 match to throw away. This just in, Manchester City and Liverpool are really good. Mourinho a genius of manipulation. Everton and Wolverhampton both win! Week one of the English Premier League is reviewed. DeBruyne is out injured. European transfer window might catch EPL casualties. Twins face off! Burnley FC are poised for Europa League. John and Jay bring the important news from this week. Chelsea vs Arsenal, the London Derby nearest and dearest to the Kick from the Spot podcasting hearts is upon us! John and Jay discuss with only a few insults. Leicester City and Liverpool have interesting matches this week. Bakayoko left his hair dye in London, John may or may not have bought it on Ebay. 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 ...

Monreal is back for Arsenal! John and Jay review the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace match and Burnley vs Manchester United match. Alexis Sanchez is officially a Red Devil and Everton pulled off a January rejuvenation. Lots of transfer news is discussed by the guys including how seemingly every striker in the league is a fake news transfer target for Chelsea FC. Finally, it is United States Men's National Team January camp talk, and the guys preview the upcoming friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Jay also introduces you to the candidates for President of the US Soccer Federation. 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 controls, your browser does not support the audio element