Micah Richards on Growing Up, Growing Wiser, and Knowing When to Quit (Soccer 5/1)

EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 49 MIN

Micah Richards on Growing Up, Growing Wiser, and Knowing When to Quit (Soccer 5/1)

from Kickin' It · host CBS Sports, Kickin' It, Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL

Kate Scott kicks off Season 2 with someone near and dear - her CBS Sports UCL Today teammate Micah Richards, aka Big Meeks. Micah opens up about being the butt of the joke - and why it doesn't offend him. Behind the booming laugh and bubbly personality is a thoughtful, grounded man who doesn’t obsess over money or fame. For Micah, it’s quality time with family and loved ones that truly matters. He also gets candid about how his relationship with his father has shaped him. Micah reflects on his journey from a tough upbringing to the top of professional football and how the same self-belief and drive have fueled his success in broadcasting. He shares how a low point at Aston Villa nearly broke him, and how an unexpected message from a young fan helped shift his perspective. From managing sudden wealth as a young pro, to why he doesn’t want his son to follow in his footballing footsteps, to his plan to retire from media at 45 - Micah doesn't hold back. And of course, Kate and Micah share a few laughs as they look back on the incredible chemistry, grind, and global impact of UCL Today. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: ⁠@CBSSportsGolazo⁠, ⁠@kate_scott⁠ Watch Kickin’ It on the ⁠CBS Sports Golazo Network⁠, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on ⁠CBSSports.com⁠, as well as ⁠Paramount+⁠. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to ⁠Paramount+⁠ Sign up to the Golazo ⁠newsletter⁠, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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