Episodes
Consistency is the difference between good and great. Safe and dangerous. Red card and yellow card. Winning and losing. This weekend was wild as fans of the Prem. But going into the Christmas period, we debate the need for a winter break or continue playing with the covid outbreak. Tap in and let us know your thoughts.
Published 12/20/21
Published 12/20/21
Football is a thing of beauty. But as Mike describes, so is a Jerk Turkey. We can decide what's more impressive - Thanksgiving or Thiago's worldy against Porto. We break down the weekend's action, who will win the Balon D'Or and why Thiago's masterpiece should be hung next to the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. You know what time it is - Tap in with your boys!
Published 11/29/21
We have a lot to be thankful for; cornbread, greens, and most importantly, the mac n' cheese and sweet potato combo. We also have to be thankful for the thrilling Premier League season so far. The managerial merry-go-round is fully underway as we jump into the holiday season, and Liverpool, City, and Chelsea are prepping for a dog fight for the top spot. So sit back, grab a plate of food, put some footy on the telly, and get ready to go back for seconds!
Published 11/22/21
Sunday, October 24th, was a historic day for Liverpool and Mo Salah and an embarrassing day for Manchester United. In this episode, Max ate a large slice of humble pie and waved the white flag of defeat. Tap in and hear our analysis and reaction to Manchester United vs Liverpool - Kick Back and Chat **** style now being served! *Mike enjoyed this one folks 😂*
Published 10/25/21
Manchester United vs Liverpool. Mancs vs Scousers. The battle of two cities. A battle of allegiances and the newly crowned Max & Mike Derby. All boils down to Sunday, and we break it all down on Kick Back and Chat ****. Needless to say, we’re too damn excited!
Published 10/22/21
As the Mo Salah train rolls on, ole Gunnar Solksjear is losing grip of the wheel at Manchester United. We called it a few weeks ago; this run of games for Man United will make or break for the baby faced assassin.  Sink or swim - or will Mo Salah put the nail in Ole’s coffin on Sunday?? Chune In to hear us break it down!
Published 10/18/21
The dreaded international break actually wasn't so dreadful! We had some incredible Nations League games and some even bigger international news with the Saudi acquisition of Newcastle United.Does this make the Premier League even better? But at what cost to the moral fibre of the football world? We discuss it all, and maybe we even retract our previous statement about not liking international breaks. Kick Back and Chat **** - You know what to do!
Published 10/13/21
A battle of Red vs Blue. Old vs New. And the story of the first half compared to the second half. Liverpool vs Manchester City had all the plot twists of any great story, and it was truly a masterpiece. The two top clubs set the stage for the rest of the Premier League season, and Mo Salah left us with a goal-of-the-season candidate before heading off into the International Break abyss. Chune in if you know what's good for you!
Published 10/05/21
A wise man once said, "I LOVE THIS GAME!" And no truer words have ever been spoken. Football brings the beautiful game and showcases the fantastic people that play as well. Tune in as we recap a weekend full of outstanding performances and even better storylines, along with our Champions League predictions. We go again on Tuesday baby!
Published 09/27/21
Champions can win pretty and win ugly. Championship-winning teams can adapt and pivot to grind out the 3 points. With the Prem in full swing and match-day 1 of the Champions league completed, who has what it takes to be Champions at the end, and why is it Chelsea? Tune in to Kick Back & Chat ****
Published 09/22/21
It’s only Matchweek 2, but this season already feels like a memorable one. Fans are back, Arsenal is bad (again), and we’re witnessing the return of the #9. We shot this weeks episode in the Big Apple. Yes, we linked up briefly in New York City to talk football, amongst other things.
Published 08/25/21
Matchweek 1 of the Prem had it all. Newly promoted teams playing like they belong in the top flight, and the Champions being upstaged in North London was a sight to see. This weekend was the perfect combination, and we've got 37 more match weeks to go! What a way to kick it off. Tap in with us as we give our perspective on the first weekend of matches in the Premier League.
Published 08/17/21
Two days to go and we feel like we are being reunited with a long lost brother! The EPL has returned and the excitement is building. The best league in the world has gotten even better as the best player ever heads to Paris. Tune in as we discuss it all!
Published 08/12/21
We are back and better. We are talking everything football from Copa America, Gold Cup, and Euros. The summer of football has been anything but disappointing. Tune in as we chat our shit!
Published 07/30/21
Upsets, goals and big performances. The Euro knockout stages have not disappointed.   Who has secured a big money move next year, and who has fumbled the bag? We're chatting all things footy and while sipping and chilling with some hard seltzer...White Claws on DECK! Get a little lit, while staying hip to everything Euros. Tap in with us folks!
Published 06/27/21
1967 had the Summer of Love. 2021 will have the Summer of Football. The Euros, Copa America, and Gold Cup! Three international tournaments will take place to bring joy to us all after over a year of pain and suffering. We got sunshine, BBQ, Dom Kennedy on the speakers and Footy. Throw on some shorts and a T, grab a chilled drink, and you're in paradise. What more could we want!?!
Published 06/10/21
We had the pleasure of being joined by Celtic FC's No. 7 - Mariah Lee. We chatted about football, food and life experiences, but she taught us about what it means to truly believe in yourself. We're not saying anything cliche here, but Mariah resilience and determination is built off her ability to back herself against anyone anytime and anywhere! She has the mentality of a true champion and someone who will achieve great things on and off the pitch. Tune in! We guarantee this episode will...
Published 05/27/21
Man City are champions...AGAIN, but there is still so much to play for. These last couple of weeks have been a football supporter's dream. With Liverpool, West Ham, Chelsea, and Leicester are fighting for top four; we will most likely have to wait till the final matchday to see who secures Champions League football next season.  Tune in as we predict what will happen in the next seven days. 
Published 05/17/21
"I'm less about the exact route but about making upward progress." We had the honor and privilege to be joined by Matt "Shelly" Sheldon on the podcast this week. The multi-talented, FC Tulsa footballer dropped a lot of knowledge about starting his business, striving to reach his goals and embracing the grind of getting to the professional level. If there's one thing to take away from our chat with Shelly, aka Mr Consistent, it's that being humble and being persistent are the keys to...
Published 05/11/21
WHAT A WEEK. The 'not so' Super League was the biggest thing to happen or not happen in the football world in ages! But, the best thing to happen in the midst of chaos was seeing the football community unifying and using its power to fight for the beautiful game!  If only we could have this demonstration against more than just the greed of the billionaire owners ruining football. Join us as we do what we do best!
Published 04/28/21
Check out our Weekly recap as we come into the business end of the season. We have the last 4 of the Champions League already set. But who will be in the top 4 of the Premier League when it is all said and done? We make our predictions and discuss why Edinson Cavani is the type of old school striker we love. Tap in and tell a friend!
Published 04/24/21
A test of a truly great individual is how many times you get up after getting knocked down. We had the pleasure of being joined by an inspirational figure and footballing prodigy, Ryan Hartshorn Walker. She's a local legend from The Town (Oakland, CA), and we dive deep into her highs and lows as a footballer and how she ended up becoming a food writer in the Big Apple. Now, as a multi-media wizard, Ryan drops some real gems like the true champion she is.  Put some headphones in and tap in...
Published 04/15/21
The international break is full of meaningless games, but it gave a chance to reflect on a few things. The future of the USMNT national team. The power of football's voice to demand Human Rights in Qatar. Lastly, it reminded us of how much we miss the Prem and Champions League. Tune in as we chop it up.
Published 04/01/21
We had the honor of having Dallas Jaye join us on Kick Back & Chat ****. We dive into the mindset of what it takes to be the best player and person you can be and how his persistence defines his journey. Patience and belief paved the way to championships and awards. We can all learn a thing or two through Dallas’ inspirational story about success and perspective.
Published 03/26/21