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The High Kicks PodcastWorld Cup Qualifying Chaos and the Return of KarlKarl makes his triumphant return to The High Kicks Podcast, and things get hilarious right from the jump with a debate over the weirdest pet choices (Komodo dragons, emus, and a surprise platypus named Greg). The crew dives deep into the chaos of international soccer, from wild World Cup qualification drama—think Norway and Haaland, Italy’s near misses, and Curacao’s stunning run—to spicy takes about Ronaldo, England under Tuchel, and the bizarre possibilities for the US-hosted World Cup. With signature banter and some unexpected stories from Karl’s European adventures, this episode brings both laughs and genuinely...
2025-11-2142 minThe High Kicks PodcastEPL Speed RunThe gang is back for what could be the fastest episode we have ever done. We break down the games from Tuesday and Wednesday, with Karl giving some insight on the (awful) state of Manchester United. Chad takes a stab at the (many) problems facing Leicester City that all seem to begin with the preseason appointment of Steve Cooper. Brian weighs in on the controversial offsides no-call in the Merseyside Derby with opinions about the nature of judgment calls in sports. For more content follow @CrushTalksSports | @BrianTalksFootball | @HighKicksSports
2025-04-0424 minThe High Kicks PodcastDavid Gerson's Journey: Officiating with Passion and PurposeIn this special episode of the High Kicks podcast, we welcome David Gerson, the man behind @refsneedlovetoo. With over a decade of experience and more than 1300 matches officiated, David shares his journey from college rugby player to respected soccer referee. He discusses the challenges referees face, including making split-second decisions and handling criticism from spectators. David also explores the impact of technology like VAR and goal-line tech on modern officiating.Discover the importance of building positive relationships on the field and why humility is key for referees. If you're considering becoming an official, David offers...
2024-11-2050 minThe High Kicks PodcastPep Loses 4 Straight; Wolvesasaurus is Finally FreeFor the first time in his career, Pep Guardiola has lost four matches in a row. Recent defeats to Spurs, Bournemouth, Sporting, and Brighton leave City five points back in the table and 10th in the UCL. Liverpool widened the gap with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa this weekend as Arne Slot's men continued their winning ways. United sent interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy off with a 3-0 win over Leicester. Chad is not happy with his club. In other sports news, the Detroit Lions are just really good. Chad also has an interesting...
2024-11-1340 minThe High Kicks PodcastPoch's USMNT Debut; Tuchel Joins Three LionsThe moment USMNT fans have been waiting for finally arrived last week. New manager Mauricio Pochettino led his side to a 2-0 victory over Panama. Poch fielded a B-Side for the matchup against Mexico, resulting in a 0-2 defeat. The FA announced this week that a deal has been struck giving German manager Thomas Tuchel the reigns of the English National Team. Tuchel knows how to win in tournament football; could he deliver the World Cup to England?To close the show, Brian and Chad discuss this week's fantasy football outlook and dive into some...
2024-10-1846 minThe High Kicks PodcastWolvesasaurus's Life Sentence; Karl Stresses about Fantasy BasketballTo Chad's delight, Leicester City picked up their first win of the season behind some exceptional play from Mads Hermansen. Just how long will the Foxes be able to hold on to their prized goalkeeper? The famed Wolvesasaurus has been locked in a cage until further notice, only to be removed when Wolves remember how to play the sport. We jump into last week's fantasy football action with some heated talks on whether Brian should have left the friend's fantasy league. Karl also learns his draft position for his basketball league and runs a mock draft mid...
2024-10-1247 minThe High Kicks PodcastManchester United are Really Bad; Fantasy Football Gets HeatedWe are BACK for another season of Premier League Football! Manchester United is off to an awful start as they sit 13th in the league table. It looks like this season's title is Arsenal's to lose after Rodri's ACL injury cost him his season for Manchester City. Chelsea continue to roll under Maresca and Liverpool are off to a table-topping start through 6 games under new manager Arne Slot. In the second half of the show, we jump into a more general sports conversation. Chad and Karl have a fun back and forth about their fantasy...
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The High Kicks PodcastPremier League Recap: Match Week 10We are changing up the format to bring you shorter, more frequent episodes! Check out our breakdown and reactions to this past week's EPL matches. Karl is not happy with his Manchester Derby results, Liverpool keep on rolling, Newcastle disappoints again, and Chelsea are still awful. Also, Spurs are legit title contenders... it feels weird.
2023-10-3124 minThe High Kicks PodcastBack to BasicsChad was unavailable this week so we reverted back to pre-March with just Brian and Karl. We discuss this week's biggest results and give Richarlison a much-needed apology. Jude Bellingham took his hot start to Europe with an added-time winner for Real Madrid, Barca ran riot vs. Antwerp, and Arsenal returned to the UCL in style.
2023-09-2131 minThe High Kicks PodcastRice Rice BabyManchester United suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Arsenal's new £105 million man in the 90+6' on Sunday afternoon. Karl was not a happy camper. Spurs may be better without Harry Kane... it doesn't make sense, but the on-field results do not lie. Chelsea fall at home to Forest as their season continues its abysmal start. Lastly, we revisit last week's topic on whether or not Liverpool should sell Mo Salah.
2023-09-061h 04The High Kicks PodcastThe Premier League ReturnsWe kick off a new season of the pod with a recap of the USWNT, Leagues Cup drama, and plenty of transfer talk before we get into our 2023/2024 season predictions! We also have another magic box challenge and Karl is hoping some research gets him better results.
2023-08-1156 minThe High Kicks PodcastWe're BAAAAAAAAACK!After an over 2 month hiatus caused by some editing burnout, The High Kicks crew is back to discuss Messi's incredible debut, the MLS and Liga MX Leagues Cup, current transfers, and the MASSIVE contract offered to Kylian Mbappe. We also have a new segment where Chad and Karl will be competing in Magic Boxes Tic Tac Toe!
2023-07-291h 13The High Kicks PodcastManchester United End Trophy DroughtAfter 6 years of sadness, Machester United fans can rejoice! The Red Devils defeated Newcastle at Wembley to win the Carabao Cup, and Karl is not here to brag about it. Brian and Chad dive into last week's EPL action, break down the relegation fight and rip on Leicester and Chelsea for their recent performances. We also react to the FIFA Best Awards and discuss some interesting thoughts on the FIFPro World XI
2023-03-0352 minThe High Kicks PodcastThe World Cup is Finally Here!The Premier League enters the World Cup break following some stunning results. Ivan Toney showed Southgate what he is missing with a brace to down Man City at the Etihad, Newcastle solidified their 3rd place spot on the table with a win at home to Chelsea, and Spurs use another late Leeds collapse to come back from 2-3 down against Leeds. Karl and Brian break down some of the best sides ahead of this year's World Cup and also predict the outcome of each group.
2022-11-1959 minThe High Kicks PodcastBlayze.io with Dion Von MoltkeKarl and Brian are joined by former professional racecar driver Dion Von Moltke to talk about different coaching and how it affects an athlete. Dion is the founder and CEO of the online coaching platform Blayze.io and is trying to bring the professional style of video coaching to the everyday athlete. Blayze is a p[atform that definitely would have been useful in both Karl and Brian's athletic careers.
2022-09-0743 minThe High Kicks PodcastManchester United are in the Mud; Tuchel vs ConteA disastrous display away to Brentford leaves the Red Devils bottom of the league table while Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte display epic feats of shithousery and mind games in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge! Gabriel Jesus shines in his home debut while Darwin Nunez channels Zidane for one of the stupidest red cards in recent memory. We have a new style for predictions this week, to see the complete list see our Instagram @thehighkickspodcast.
2022-08-1939 minThe High Kicks PodcastEngland Wins Euro 2022; Premier League ReturnsEngland's 56-year major trophy drought has finally come to an end thanks to Chloe Kelly's Brandi Chastain moment in the 110th minute of the final at Wembley. What a moment for the Lionesses and English football! The EPL is BACK BABY! The long wait for the 2022/2023 season is finally over and we give you all our predictions for the upcoming campaign. Val gets to join in on this year's fun with an official spot on the predictions scoreboard,
2022-08-061h 01The High Kicks PodcastMLS with Tyler TerensChicago Fire commentator Tyler Terens joins Brian to talk about recent news in the MLS! Manchester United legend and former DC United star Wayne Rooney is returning to his former MLS club to take over as manager. Bale, Insigne, and other big-name players have migrated over from Europe! Brian and Tyler also go into the new MLS partnership with Apple TV+ and what effects it will have on the league.
2022-07-1436 minThe High Kicks PodcastEuro 2022 Kickoff; Early July Transfers The 2022 iteration of the Women's Euros kicked off Wednesday with England winning the opening match. Beth Mead continued her incredible run of form for the Lionesses. Norway rolled over Northern Ireland in game 2 to get the tournament off to an exciting start. Spurs are absolutely killing it in the transfer market. Arsenal is improving by the day, Liverpool has done great business, Chelsea is interested in anything with a heartbeat, and Man U finally did something!
2022-07-0816 minThe High Kicks PodcastLate June Transfer TalkThere are only a few days left until the new football season as contracts will be expiring on July 1st. Clubs have already started making moves, although nothing is official until Friday. Spurs and Arsenal look set to be big winners early on in the transfer market, while Chelsea has taken major hits as they have lost some key defensive starters. Karl is also patiently waiting for Manchester United to do something. Literally anything.
2022-06-3031 minThe High Kicks PodcastWay Too Early PredictionsThis week we run down a way too early EPL predictions focussing on the champion, the rock bottom, overachieving side, underachieving side, top scorer, and most assists. We also discuss some of the biggest news in the transfer market such as Pogba to Juventus and everything going on with Chelsea.
2022-06-2329 minThe High Kicks PodcastEnd of an Era at Real MadridFrance and England continue to struggle in the Nations League as Denmark and Hungary sit atop groups 1 and 3. Australia dramatically punched their ticket to the World Cup with a win over Peru in penalties! Legendary Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has left the club after 25 trophies and years of continuously wowing onlookers.
2022-06-1628 minThe High Kicks PodcastSurprises in the Nations LeagueThe UEFA Nations League kicked off with some incredibly surprising results as holders France fell to Denmark, Hungary toppled England, and Austria demolished Croatia! Ukraine suffered World Cup heartbreak at the hands of Wales as Gareth Bale's freekick sent the Dragons to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years!
2022-06-0919 minThe High Kicks PodcastReal Madrid Win the UCL... AgainReal Madrid claimed their 14th Champions League title this past weekend with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris. Thibaut Courtois put on a performance for the ages as he made 9 saves en route to a shutout victory!. Carlo Ancelotti also solidified his GOAT manager case by becoming the manager with the most UCL titles; this pairs with him being the only manager to win each of Europe's top 5 leagues. Is he the best to ever walk the touchline?
2022-06-0251 minThe High Kicks PodcastManchester City Retain the TitleA wild final day of the EPL season came to a close and featured a dramatic, title-clinching, comeback by City over Aston Villa! Liverpool, Chelsea, and Spurs round out the top four, with Spurs securing their spot by way of a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich. Arsenal and Manchester United round out the Europa League spots and West Ham returns to Europe in the Conference League. Burnley's loss secured their relegation alongside Watford and Norwich. What a season it was!
2022-05-2747 minThe High Kicks PodcastCity Reopen the Title RaceWest Ham's stunning draw while hosting leaders make sure the Premier League Title will come down to the final day. Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa have a chance to hand Liverpool a second EPL Title. Spurs need only a point to secure fourth place and West Ham needs some help to claim the final Europa League position. Matchday 38 looks to be an exciting one!
2022-05-1940 minThe High Kicks PodcastIs the Title Race Over?; Haaland to CityLiverpool's draw to Spurs all but locks up another Premier League title for Pep's Manchester City side. The Cityzens also made major headlines this week by agreeing to a deal that will bring BVB striker Erling Haaland to the Etihad next season. City are about to get even more dangerous. Will this signing bring the elusive Champions League trophy to the blue side of Manchester?
2022-05-1225 minThe High Kicks PodcastTop Duos of the DecadeThe Premier League relegation battle is in full swing with a fight between Leeds and Everton set to come down to the wire! How will the season play out? Karl and Brian go back and forth in a discussion about the most influential duos for their love of the game. The prediction battle is nearing an end as Karl is pulling away, but like Liverpool, Brian has hope.
2022-05-0643 minThe High Kicks PodcastEverton out of the Premier League?The final spot in the top four is back in the hands of the Gunners after Spurs stumble at the weekend in a race that is set to go down to the wire. Chelsea squeaked by West Ham thanks to super-sub Christian Pulisic; does he deserve a bigger role for the club? Newcastle has climbed all the way to the top half of the table while Everton dropped into the relegation zone for the first time this season. Will the Toffees survive?
2022-04-2848 minThe High Kicks PodcastTop Four Hot PotatoIt seems that not a single side wants to claim the final spot in the top four this season with Spurs and Arsenal both failing to gather and tighten their grip! Thoughts and prayers out to Ronaldo for the terrible news about his son. Burnley makes a stunning managerial decision, and the FA Cup final is set for a rematch between Liverpool and Chelsea!
2022-04-2140 minThe High Kicks PodcastBenzema or HenryAfter another impromptu break, we are back to talk about some recent EPL action. Spurs have taken control of 4th place after Arsenal's two shocking defeats, United continues to slump, and Liverpool and City gave another instant classic. We also debate over who the top french striker is between Benzema and Henry and we break down our initial thoughts on the World Cup groups.
2022-04-1454 minThe High Kicks PodcastItaly OUT of World CupThe Euro 2020 champions suffer a shock defeat to North Macedonia and their dreams of Qatar come to an end, which paves the way for Portugal's qualification! The USA has all but secured their spot in the showcase tournament while Canada has qualified for the first time in 36 years and only the second time EVER as a nation!
2022-03-3039 minThe High Kicks PodcastSorry for the WaitWe are a little late with this week's episode... Grad school ya know? Everton stun Newcastle while a man down and Leeds complete a late comeback to shock a slumping Wolves side. Spurs had a very promising week beating Brighton and stomping over West Ham. The title race is also in full force as Liverpool move within one point of Manchester City
2022-03-2550 minThe High Kicks PodcastEPL SmackdownWhat a week of Premier League action! There were multiple beatdowns across the league including Villa's domination of the Saints, Spurs steamrolling Everton and an absolutely lopsided Manchester Derby! United looked like they had no business sharing a pitch with City. Karl and Brian both scored 10 points in predictions as the race to the finish heats up!
2022-03-1042 minThe High Kicks PodcastFIFA & UEFA Ban RussiaThe top football federations in the sport drop the hammer on the Russian football federation by barring them from competing in all European club and international competitions! Liverpool outlast Chelsea in one of the most exciting League Cup finals in recent memory! Bielsa ball sadly departs Elland Road for good and VAR makes yet another confusing and controversial decision!
2022-03-0254 minThe High Kicks PodcastIn the Eleven with Brendan GriffithsWe are joined for a second episode this week by the host of the In the Eleven podcast, Brendan Griffiths! We discuss our picks for EPL player of the year, dive into the league's most underrated players, touch on the Premier League title race, and break down the state of the Champions League!
2022-02-271h 03The High Kicks PodcastChris Wood Lives in Zouma's HeadWe discuss Arsenal's two young gems in ESR and Saka before getting into some ELITE shithousery by Newcastle's Chris Wood. He bought a house in Kurt Zouma's head. Everton is now in a full-fledged relegation battle! Can they stay up? Manchester United miraculously recover from a lost lead at Elland Road while also finally scoring from a corner.
2022-02-2344 minThe High Kicks PodcastMilan Derby; The Return of Harvey Elliot; A New Look Barcelona; Senegal are Champions of AfricaThe Milan Derby was a match to remember with a game-winning performance by Olivier Giroud! Dusan Vlahovic scores 13 minutes into his Juventus debut and Harvey Elliot finds the net in his Liverpool return! Xavi's new look Barcelona look like they can turn things around as they enter the top 4 and fight for a UCL spot! The AFCON Final was a stunning display that saw Senegal raise the cup for the first time in their nation's history!
2022-02-0958 minThe High Kicks PodcastDeadline Day & The End of Mason GreenwoodHorrific news out of Manchester as starlet attacker Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicions of assault and rape. The evidence is very jarring at it seems as if he could be locked up for quite some time. Everton has a new manager in Frank Lampard while Barcelona Femeni continues their unprecedented dominance. Lastly, It's deadline day and we round out the final load of transfers to close out the January window.
2022-02-0255 minThe High Kicks PodcastLeicester Bottle it vs Spurs; Norwich win again?; Tragedy at the AFCONLeicester City somehow loses to Spurs when leading at 90+4... and it is still less shocking than Norwich scoring 3 at Vicarage Road! Gerrard continues to dominate Everton even in his managerial phase, perfectly deploying former Toffee Lucas Digne to get the result! Lastly, AFCON knockouts are currently overshadowed by tragedy as 6 spectators lost their lives and another 40+ were left injured during a stampede outside the match between Cameroon and Comoros. Our thoughts go out to the victims and we hope everyone recovers safely.
2022-01-2635 minThe High Kicks PodcastAre the Barcelona Femeni Even Real?Everton sack Rafa Benitez after a humiliating defeat to Norwich and Philippe Coutinho makes a sensational return to the EPL! We go over this year's FIFA Best Awards and talk about Barcelona Femini! This Barcelona women's side could be the most dominant team modern football has ever seen! It is unbelievable what they are doing!
2022-01-1948 minThe High Kicks PodcastArsenal Ousted from the FA Cup; Aston Villa makes Transfer MovesThe FA Cup 3rd round brought us some exciting fixtures and shocking results! Championship sides take out PL sides as Nottingham Forrest dispatched Arsenal and Huddersfield sent Burnley packing. League 1 (3rd Tier) side Charlton stuns Newcastle at St. James' Park! Afcon is finally underway with some exciting matches and this month's transfer window is picking up some major steam. Spoiler, Aston Villa is making serious moves.
2022-01-1234 minThe High Kicks PodcastHave the Doors Closed on the EPL Title Race?Liverpool and Chelsea put out one of the most exciting draws in recent memory, a result that could have handed the title the Manchester City. Arsenal continues to improve on the pitch, but they cannot get out of their own way after coming so close to besting City at home. Manchester United is in absolute shambles at the moment and it looks as though it could get worse before it gets better. Lastly, the January Transfer Window is officially open and we break down some moves that have already gone through, as well as what we would like to...
2022-01-0539 minThe High Kicks PodcastBoxing Day, Welcome to World Class XI, and the Start of Transfer SeasonThis week we recap the Boxing Day matches that went on despite recent Covid-19 postponements. There were a few surprising results. We then break down 90min Football's W2WC XI and all the flaws that we see with the side. Transfer season is upon us and we have some pre window news to share before we jump into our weekly predictions.
2021-12-2956 minThe High Kicks PodcastCovid's Impact on the EPL, Arsenal's Resurgence, and a Biennial World Cup Our social media manager Val Besch joins us as we discuss the new wave of COVID-19 sweeping through the football world and what it means for the Premiere going forward as well as how it is affecting the table and title race. We dive into Arsenal's long-awaited return to form that has eluded them for quite some time, and we dive into a discussion about FIFA's plan to host the World Cup every 2 years.
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DJ kärl k-otik: Chaos In The Stratospheredj karl k-otik - chaos in the stratosphere episode 350 - special episode - dj karl k-otik LIVE for eoyc 2021 on ah.fmTracklist:Special Episode - DJ kärl k-otik LIVE for EOYC 2021 on AH.FM1. Markus Schulz & Christina Novelli - Not Afraid to Fall (Markus Schulz Extended Escape Mix) [Black Hole]2. Arkham Knights - Gravity (Extended Mix) [Coldharbour]3. Bogdan Vix & Claudiu Adam vs. HamzeH - Hyperion (Extended Mix) [Coldharbour]4. Markus Schulz - Escape (Extended Mix) [Black Hole]5. Ben McConnell - Spelga (Extended Mix) [Coldharbour]6. Markus Schulz & HALIENE - Tidal Wave (Daxson Extended Remix) [Black Hole]7. Markus Schulz pres. Dakota - The Spirit Of The Warrior [Transmission 2017 Theme] (Extended Mix) [Coldharbour]
2021-12-223h 01The High Kicks PodcastChampions League DramaThe Champions League last 16 draw took place on Monday morning and it wouldn't be a UEFA event without drama. A technical error forced the draw to be scrapped and redone, robbing us of a chance to see Messi and Ronaldo go head-to-head once more. The EPL became the English Penalty League this weekend with all the major matches decided at the spot. Lastly, one of the longest top-flight title droughts came to an end this week as Atlas FC claimed the Liga MX title for the first time in 70 years.
2021-12-1440 minThe High Kicks PodcastTalking Serie A with Julian FaustiniThis week we are joined by Julian Faustini, creator of CalciowithJulian.com, and we venture out of our comfort zone with some extensive discussions about Serie A. We also break down an incredibly close EPL title race, Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield, and the new high octane style being implemented by Ragnick at Manchester United.
2021-12-081h 24The High Kicks PodcastAre the Gunners actually getting good?We are back covering the action after an impromptu week off and it seems like the Prem's biggest banter club has turned things around. Arteta ball is looking half decent for Arsenal. Liverpool net four goals in the second straight EPL match and somehow United stole a point from Chelsea. Monday night also featured the reveal of the Ballon d'Or award where Lionel Messi claimed his record SEVENTH award!
2021-12-011h 05The High Kicks PodcastInternational Breaks Finally on HoldThe last international break until March 2022 has finally come to a close and it did not disappoint. The break was filled with upsets, stunners, and surprises both on and off the pitch. Some big names missed out on automatic qualifications for Qatar 2022 and we have to wait and see who will rise to the occasion and who will crumble under the pressure.
2021-11-1949 minThe High Kicks PodcastWhat Is Going On?!Back-to-back weeks, the Prem has left us absolutely speechless. We combined for 3 points on predictions last week. Total. We break down all of this weeks wacky results as we prepare to unpack the rest of the news still to come during the international break.
2021-11-1050 minThe High Kicks PodcastDid That Just Happen?The Premier League was flipped on its head this weekend with multiple shocking results. Liverpool blow a 2 goal lead and draw Brighton at Anfield at the same time Palace shut out City at the Etihad. To cap it all off, even Norwich put the ball in the net. And we predicted none of this!. What a weekend!
2021-11-0357 minThe High Kicks PodcastTheater of NightmaresA dreamcatcher couldn't protect Old Trafford from Mo Salah and Liverpool's dominant display that surely gave United and their supporters a nightmarish matchday. Chelsea executed a rout of their own scoring SEVEN in a win over Norwich and a late flurry of goals gives Ranieri his first win as Watford boss. We have a new segment this week and Karl has plenty of thoughts to share.
2021-10-281h 00The High Kicks PodcastPace and PowerWe are joined this week by Ed and Pat from the Pace and Power Podcast to bring a different type of show than usual. We talk about the upcoming Manchester United vs. Liverpool match and the history behind what makes the rivalry so fierce. P&P is based right outside of London and we dive into the difference in how sports are consumed in other parts of the world. All four of us took a crack at predictions this week and we have some bold thoughts. Brian and Karl did NOT do well last week.
2021-10-231h 32The High Kicks PodcastBallon d'Or ShortlistFrance Football has announced the shortlists for the Ballon d'Or, Yashin Trophy, and the new Kopa Trophy this past week and there is plenty to discuss around who should and shouldn't have made the list. Neymar has made a huge announcement regarding World Cup 2022 and the Newcastle United rumor mill is in overdrive at the moment.
2021-10-1530 minThe High Kicks PodcastAnother Liverpool v Manchester City ClassicThey did it again! Like their thrilling January 2019 showdown, The Citizens and The Reds put on a stunning performance to cap off the weekend! The Bees continue their away dominance with a late Wissa winner to vault them past West Ham and Chelsea go top of the table with a 3-1 win over Southampton.
2021-10-0747 minThe High Kicks PodcastA Weekend of SurprisesVilla shock United at home, Brentford steals a point versus the Reds, and Arsenal scores 3 goals in 33 minutes against Spurs? We did NOT do well with predictions in this wild Premier League Weekend.
2021-09-2945 minThe High Kicks PodcastThe Karl ShowAfter having Nate on the show last week, Karl is all alone to discuss a sporadic match week! He touches upon the upsets and one of the last transfers to happen within the Premier League. He also is better at Rocket League than Brian!
2021-09-2419 minThe High Kicks PodcastThe Champions League ReturnsEurope's premier club football competition has returned for the 2021-2022 season; the first round did not disappoint! The UCL continues to haunt Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the Premier League leaders fall in Switzerland and PSG fails to produce with MNM on the front line. Juve out their Serie A demons in the rearview while Liverpool and Milan put on a stunning show at Anfield. It's so great to have the competition back.
2021-09-1741 minThe High Kicks PodcastWhat Happened to Spurs? w/ Nate BartaloWe are joined this week by our old friend Spurs supporter Nate Bartalo! We get his perspective on this weekend's debacle and go over the other big games in matchday 4! Nate also joins us for predictions with some interesting takes!
2021-09-1552 minThe High Kicks PodcastDeadline DayThis summer's transfer window has finally come to a close and the late drama did not disappoint! Numerous big names were on the move and deals were being discussed right up until the final moments. We cover some of this week's bigger games, but transfers dominate the headlines this week. Was this the best/most exciting transfer window ever?
2021-09-0242 minThe High Kicks PodcastChampions League SpecialThe UCL draw was released yesterday, and boy do we have some exciting groups! Top sides are set to face off early in what could be one of the best group stages in recent years! How will Ronaldo's transfer, that flipped from City to United overnight, impact the tournament? We give our group and award predictions for this season. Tune in next week for our UCL champion picks!
2021-08-2748 minThe High Kicks PodcastBig Rom has ArrivedIt took Romelu Lukaku about 15 minutes to open his Chelsea account, and he looked as if he'd been a blue for years. Did Michail Antonio set a new standard for shithousing a celly? Kissing a cutout of yourself is surely up there. The EPL is in full swing and it's better than ever with the fans in the stadium!
2021-08-2648 minThe High Kicks PodcastTake the Money and RunThe Premier League kicked off with an absolute bang! Does Chelsea already have their young CB of the future? Chalobah made his case against Palace! And could Spurs really be better off without Harry Kane? Good investments go a long way.
2021-08-1854 minThe High Kicks PodcastThe Prem is Back!We kick off season 2 with some of the biggest news in football. Messi is a Parisian and it doesn't feel real. After months of waiting, the EPL finally kicks off as we begin a season-long prediction battle, but this time with a twist! Tune is for season 2!
2021-08-131h 04The High Kicks PodcastSeason FinaleJust how good will Manchester City be after the signing of Jack Grealish? Will anyone be able to challenge them for the title? The UWNT suffers a shocking defeat to Canada, who move on to face Sweden for the gold in Tokyo. We are just over a week from the start of the 21/22 seaon! Let the countdown begin!
2021-08-0546 minThe High Kicks PodcastArsenal Paid WHAT?Transfers once again drive this week's news and it gives us another chance to bash on the Gunners. £50m on Ben White? Just why... EA sports' FIFA series could have some competition as old rivals PES is set for a major reboot! Could Konami dig into FIFA's player base?
2021-07-3039 minThe High Kicks PodcastIt's Transfer SeasonTransfers are dominating the news cycle and we have updates, and thoughts, on the biggest potential moves! Who has the best kit heading into the 21/22 season? And can the USA Women's Team bounce back from a shock loss to Sweden at the Olympics? We answer these questions, give our insight, and more!
2021-07-2557 minThe High Kicks PodcastIt's Coming to RomeRoberto Mancini's Azzurri completed a stunning 3-year turnaround going from World Cup reject to European Champions! Is anyone to blame for England, or did the better side just win? Did Donnarumma's performance earn him the starting role in Paris? Check out our debates and this week's transfer news!
2021-07-151h 01The High Kicks PodcastFrance Falls in RO16The knockouts just showed us that anyone can win Euro 2020! We recap the shocking upsets and historic wins that made up the first round of the knockout. Karl is also super stoked about this week's big transfer news!
2021-07-0151 minThe High Kicks PodcastOn to the KnockoutsWith the group stage over, we break down how each qualifiers group prepared them for the knockouts! Who's ready for the challenge? Who will be out early? Can Denmark become the Euro Cinderella? We break down the next round, transfers, and more!
2021-06-2551 minThe High Kicks PodcastGet Well Soon Christian EriksenThe Euros are officially underway! Before we get to the games, we just hope Eriksen is okay. Thank you to everyone who helped save his life. -- Matches are off to a great start! Masterful performances all over the pitch, a Puskas Award contender, and enough goals to make anyone happy!
2021-06-1642 minThe High Kicks PodcastFinal Euro Tune-upEuro 2020 starts tomorrow and we predict all of matchday 1! How much will the Covid outbreak hurt the Spain side? Was Ben White the right replacement for Trent? How will Kevin De Brunye perform after surgery? We try to answer and also give some transfer news!
2021-06-1033 minThe High Kicks PodcastLet the Footy Summer BeginWe are back from our planned/unplanned graduation break and managers seem to think transfer season is for them! Several top clubs have cut ties with the men in charge, and more could be out soon! Clubs begin to announce signings. And finally, after a year of waiting, we give our first take on the upcoming Euro 2020!
2021-06-041h 00The High Kicks PodcastLiverpool into the Top 4The Red's have leapfrogged Leicester City and set up a thrilling final matchday! We discuss the two titles still outstanding, Zidane's rumored plans for Real Madrid, the final day of the EPL, transfers, and more!
2021-05-2043 minThe High Kicks PodcastManchester City Claim the TitleManchester City join Inter Milan and Bayern Munich as clubs to claim the title in the top 5 leagues! Leicester City has all but punched their ticket into the top 4 and have nearly ended Liverpool's UCL hopes in the process. We discuss records, contracts, transfers, and more!
2021-05-1337 minThe High Kicks PodcastAll England UCL FinalThe biggest game in club football is set with Chelsea set to play Manchester City for European Glory! The Blues have a chance to make history and be crowned Kings and Queens of the UCL when their women's team squares off with Barcelona! We explore some news out of Serie A and break down the EPL's exciting race for the Top 4!
2021-05-0744 minThe High Kicks PodcastWe're BackWe return from our break with a more news-centric approach. We finally cover the fallout from the European Super League, as well as the massive changes coming to the UCL. Stick with us for more EPL and UCL coverage!
2021-04-3057 minThe High Kicks PodcastAn Exciting Top 4 RaceAnything can happen at this point in the race for top for in the Premier League. 1st and 2nd place are all but locked and 5 clubs are looking to force their way into the final 2 spots! We have absolutely no idea what's going to happen and we couldn't be more excited!
2021-04-1538 minThe High Kicks PodcastChelsea did what?We debate how we think the table will turn out while we break down the week's biggest games. Chelsea drop a crucial game and relinquish a spot in the top four to West Ham, Manchester United come back against Brighton, and Liverpool absolutely level Arsenal. How is it going to turn out? Who makes the top four? Who goes down? How's the new intro music?
2021-04-0844 minThe High Kicks PodcastDraft DayWe thought the international break would be the perfect time to do the draft we have been talking about! Check it out and decide for yourself who drafted the better team!
2021-04-0234 minThe High Kicks PodcastA Crucial Win for BurnleyBurnley can take a short sigh of relief after winning away to Everton over the weekend. Leicester look to be in unstoppable form as they prepare for what should be an exciting match vs. City and Liverpool may have refound some form, but can it carry them in the UCL?
2021-03-1754 minThe High Kicks PodcastCity's Streak is OverAll good things must come to an end as Man u defeated City to end their unbeaten run. United remained unbeaten away from home in their last 22. Liverpool look absolutely lost in the prem, while West Ham are looking more and more like a quality side.
2021-03-1252 minThe High Kicks PodcastZlatan vs. LebronFollowing our usual game breakdowns, we dive into the topic that is sweeping the sporting world; Ibra and Lebron have been going at it about activism and we give our take. Check out our predictions for next week plus a bit of transfer insight.
2021-03-0545 minThe High Kicks PodcastLiverpool in ShamblesLiverpool look lost as the discussion turns to if the Reds can even make the top 4. Manchester City look unstoppable in a runaway for the title and the battle for the champions league places is going to go be exciting!
2021-02-2636 minThe High Kicks PodcastPaul is BackPaul Rolfe rejoins the show with his relentless brand of comedic critics. Paul has got some opinions that may not sit too well with some football fans... Tune in and let us know if you agree with Paul's takes!
2021-02-191h 13The High Kicks PodcastCan Leeds Learn to Defend?We lightly examine last week's games while feeling in with our usual banter. There's some Messi vs. Ronaldo debate, and what exactly can we make of the current EPL table.
2021-02-1150 minThe High Kicks PodcastMan U and Liverpool Title Hopes Lost?: Massive transfer news, exciting games, and whatever Chelsea is doing. Karl covers Man U news and what to look forward to in the Prem. Let's see how the Prem turns out with this exciting transfer window.
2021-01-2921 minThe High Kicks PodcastEPL Roast SessionThis week is pure banter. High Kicks is joined by Brian's old football coach, and avid Chelsea supporter, Paul Rolfe. Among all the roasts and jokes, Paul takes us back with a little history lesson English football! We packed a whole lot into this one so turn up the volume and enjoy!
2021-01-131h 37The High Kicks PodcastWhat is going onThe EPL is a total cluster right now. 7 points separate the entire top of the table in what shapes up to be one of the most exciting title races in years! We talk Liverpool's struggles, Manchester United's rise, Chelsea's fall, who is Arsenal as a side? Villa? There is so much more to find out about this season, and we have some answers!
2021-01-0634 minThe High Kicks PodcastChristmas FixturesThe Prem has changed a lot since High Kicks was last on the air. United sit second (at time of upload), Arsenal have found form, Liverpool have been a draw machine as of late, and Chelsea just look lost. Will Villa finish top 4? Will Arsenal keep form? Will Chelsea find theirs? We got answers.
2020-12-3158 minThe High Kicks PodcastFinals WeekANNOUNCEMENT: We are both overrun with schoolwork right now and have not been able to throw ourselves 100% into the cast like usual. We are taking a slight hiatus to be able to pass our exams and finish our projects. Thanks so much for all the support so far! We will be back with a bigger episode after boxing day. Can't wait!
2020-12-1600 minThe High Kicks PodcastUnderappreciation PostWe've got our usual game breakdown, plus a new segment! Who is the most under-appreciated player in Europe? Our friends over at TCPLSports.com wrote a great article. Tune in to catch our reactions!
2020-12-0933 minThe High Kicks Podcast10 Matches DownEdinson Cavani finally showed why he was brought in by United with a super-sub performance against Southampton! Leeds get back with the help of an incredible performance from Illan Meslier! We have plenty to get to in what was a wild matchday 10!
2020-12-0231 minThe High Kicks PodcastSO. MANY. INJURIES. Lots of great action in the Premier League this week with some great goals and unexpected results. In other news, footballers are dropping like flies all over Europe. Why? We have some ideas.
2020-11-2536 minThe High Kicks PodcastKeeper CountdownManchester City vs Liverpool? Exciting! Bruno Fernandes? Jumping! Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish? Breaking ankles! Hear our takes on this weekend's EPL action! High Kicks is also joined this week by Drew University Goalkeeper coach and Aviata Sports Ambassador, Cesar Barrientos!
2020-11-1251 minThe High Kicks PodcastPogboom or Bust?Controversial comparisons? Analysis of this week's Premier League? Idiocracy? Looking into the problems of Man United and potentially looking at another title from Liverpool, this week was exciting to be a football fan.
2020-11-0535 minThe High Kicks PodcastBAMFORD!!Karl's back for this one. We break down Bamford's hat trick, talk that boring big six game... and somehow stray away to Bayern because Karl does that a lot. Check it out!
2020-10-3035 minThe High Kicks PodcastRunning SoloKarl's in the big Q for this one so I'll feed you guys this weeks recap, some champions league outlook, and a few of my own opinions. Hoping the banter returns next week so we can get back to the real fun!
2020-10-2218 minThe High Kicks PodcastWhat's GoodWelcome to High Kicks! Sit back and put us on behind your game of FIFA with the boys. We'll be there when you're watching highlights too! We're kicking off with more of a preview for episode one, but we have much more coming soon!
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