Kick From The Spot

Episode #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 fantastic matches, some lucky winners, and one very disgruntled Jose.  We cover it all in the Kick from the Spot podcast! So what is a hand ball anyway?  And why are there so many conflicted opinions?  Memo dives deep into the hand ball controversy. Week two may have been amazing, but week three sets up back to back scintillating weekends!  We have the matches to watch heading into next weekend.   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 Tw...

Episode #51 Not all weeks in the EPL are created equal.  After a busy holiday rush, soccer gods provided a fairly mundane week of EPL action.  Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to grease the gears in this EPL grinder. A serial cat killer is on the loose in Olympia, Wa, but Memo and Jay are on the case. News!  It's January, time for the mid season transfer window hype.  What's fake news?  What's bound to happen?  Come speculate with us.  Some players are on the move, even if it's to the doctor's office like Christian Pulisic. 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. Show Notes: Harry Kane Injury Christian Pulisic Injury Sergino Dest Threats Brian McBride Savior ? Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Sm...

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 #46 Producer Jay and Host Memo discuss the weekend action in the EPL, and how it all fits within the table and European competitions. The Manchester Derby was lit.  What is the City weakness this year?  Has Manchester United turned a corner with table climbing ahead? Leicester City and Liverpool continue their amazing run of winning league matches.  But with a pressure packed Champions League match ahead this week, and Leicester City within shouting distance, is the league title within grasp, or still too early?  The two teams meet on Boxing Day, and a lot can change before that match. Chelsea snooze and lose.  Or did Everton receive the "temp manager" bump that Arsenal are still waiting for? Son and Kane Goals Best Goal of Suarez Career 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, respe...

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...

That's it! Jay might just be a Tottenham fan after their performances during two weeks of hell! John and Jay break down the Tottenham 2-2 draw away to Juventus and the 3-1 home win for Real Madrid against PSG. It's all about Champions League baby, the best football on the planet. The Training Ground segment is back (40:50)! John and Jay step in for Memo to explain aggregate scoring in tournament play. Then the boys discuss some interesting news and preview next weeks important matches (48:00). Chelsea vs Barcelona, Sevilla vs Manchester United in Champions League play, and John is interested or fearful for the Chelsea vs Manchester United league match on the weekend. No taxi cabs were stolen 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...

Here we are!  Whether you are a soccer addict just like us or new to the beautiful game, the Kick from the Spot Podcast will have something for you.  The introduction episode takes time to share the why's, what's, and how's of the Kick from the Spot Podcast. This will be a labor of love, and we are happy you have joined us for the adventure. 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