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Listen : 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 going to the monitor to make the important decisions.  Is Liverpool the new Evil Empire?  Does the fashion Manchester United won by matter, or just the points?  Has Frank Lampard finally impressed Memo?  Is this a lost season for Arsenal?  How good is James Rodriguez? 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 Produ...

Episode #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 action.  Memo gives us an update on notable USMNT players action abroad.  And they predicted chaos; the EPL table at 5 matches isn't disappointing! 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 Support the show, visit the store and find a great tool for your smokin lifestyle. Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any...

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 #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 and tactics behind the crack down, and the implications to the EPL beyond Man City. Matchday 26 Review : Did VAR ruin the match for Wolverhampton, and wreck an exciting weekend of EPL featurettes?  Within the vision of the Man City ban, how is the remainder of the table affected by a new Champions League position opening up?  Arsenal, Tottenham, and Sheffield United gain three crucial points while Chelsea see a desperate Man United club come visit on Monday Links : The Man Who Exposed Man City Timeline of Man City Financial Fair Play Sanctions Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community to...

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 World Cup Final was all about bad breaks in the first half for Croatia. John and Jay get to the bottom of the two controversial plays that put Croatia down when they were playing so well. How much should VAR (video assistant replay) be used in these important matches? FIFA handed out the golden hardware for the World Cup. There is a soft side to one of these awards. Attempts at comedy and mean spirited remarks rule the pod in the end. Don't give in to World Cup fatigue! Listen to the final Kick from the Spot podcast World Cup edition. David Blaine and Ethnic Hobbits worldwide do not endorse the Kick from the Spot 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 Moody Beats If you cannot see the audio contr...