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Kick Back & Chat ****
by Kick Back & Chat ****
Kick Back & Chat **** is the most relevant football podcast on air. Tune in with hosts Michael Garrick and Max Oldham as they debate the Premier League and all aspects of the greatest game ever invented. Common ground will rarely ever be found, and banter levels will be at an all-time high. This is football commentary at the highest level, so kick back and enjoy. kickbackandchat.substack.com
Episodes
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Consistency is 🔑
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...
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WE LOVE THIS GAME
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...
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Waving The White Flag
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...
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Max & Mike Derby
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! This is a public episode. If you…
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Wheels Are Coming Off
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…
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Moral Compass
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…
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Tale of Two Halves
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…
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Go Again On Tuesday
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...
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Monday Blues
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 ****...
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Return of the #9
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. This is a...
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Winning Formula
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...
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THE WAIT IS OVER!
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! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Int'l Break Recap 😴
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...
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Patience is a Virtue with Dallas Jaye
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…
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KBAC Weekly Recap
The past week of football had enough storylines to fill a month. We cover all the top performances and stories from the Champions League to the FA Cup. And as always - Racism has no part in football or any walk of life. We have to do better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
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Journey Less Traveled with Jose Carrera Garcia
We welcome Jose Carrera Garcia, aka JCG, to chat with us. Jose has had an interesting path to where he is today. Coming from a non-footballing family to playing in his home country of Mexico, Jose is one of the most technically gifted players you'll EVER see. Join us as we chat about Jose's...
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Matchday 27 Recap
What a week of football, and it seems that Max was right....GARETH BALE IS BACK! Tune is as we breakdown the highlights of another exciting weekend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kickbackandchat.substack.com
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Sports vs Politics
Should players stay in their lane, or should they use their platform for change? Zlatan had some strong words, LeBron had a calculated response, and we've got strong opinions. Tap in as we dive deeper into the connection between sports and politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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The 'Best' Footballer Ever 🤙
The never-ending debate is who the greatest ever. But who is the best ever? No, this isn't the same question. Who is the best player to ever touch a football? We go back and forth and never really settle the argument, but we reminisce on the best time in football history and agree legends never...
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Mbappe vs Haaland
The passing of the crown, but to who? Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have made most of the Champions League stage and announced that they are ready to take the thrown. Two different players but equally exciting ways to get the same result. Goals, goals, and more goddamn goals! We discuss who is...
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Matchday 24 Recap
Another weekend of big results and Alisson's mistakes. We recap the results and the upcoming Champions League games. The title race seems to be headed to Manchester again and Ilkay Gundogan is leading the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
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Celebrating Black History
We use this episode as a platform to celebrate black history and culture through the lens of football or soccer for this one episode. We look at the pioneers that paved the way for our generation who pushed the boundaries and those who will be the torchbearers for future Black and US Soccer...
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Matchday 23 Recap
After 35 declined calls we got Mike on the cast. He wanted to go into hiding... but we found him. This episode we’ll be discussing the results of the weekend and which performances stood out - for all the right and wrong reasons. This is an episode you can’t miss. This is a public episode. If you...
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The American Takeover 🇺🇸
The takeover, the break's over, homie and the Americans are here. Just like during D-Day, the American invasion is coming just with much more talent this time. We discuss the exciting moves and what we hope for the future of US Football (soccer) - we also talk about the Soca Warriors and the…
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Talk That Talk
Football is a game of opinions and doubts. Mike feels that a lot of opinions are unfounded and need correcting - so he talks his shit. We also discuss opinions on positions in the game and if we could go back what positions would we play? It's only our opinions and we are entitled to them. 🤷♂️...
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The Elite Eight
The World Cup is the pinnacle of football, and the 22nd World Cup is next year in Qatar. However, it comes as a surprise that only eight countries have only won the world's most significant sporting event. We take a look at the reasons for the lack of winners and how the tournament will progress…
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Man United vs Liverpool Recap | Matchday 19
The third podcast of the weekend - we discuss which bits of the Liverpool vs Man Unite were tantalizing and what parts gave us more questions than answers. It was a game with many disappointing performances. The result gave more of an advantage to teams around them rather than the United or...
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See You in Euro dreams
It's 2021 and now too late to say 'happy new year'. So what else can we do other than try to make up for the lost time of 2020? We missed out on the Euros so we make some ridiculously early predictions for this summer. Who will win? Who will stand out? Who will surprise us? Tap in with us as we...
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Happy New Year or Whatever 🙄
Green Total 90's. Long sleeves. Slightly balding head. Peak Rooney was truly a phenomenon. But as the great Wazza announces his retirement a new crop of new talent will look to emulate one of the greatest players of the modern era. We recap our winter break and how the world has transitioned into...
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Homecoming
After 12 long months of waiting for the return of the prodigal son has happened. Not Son Heung-Min, but Max Oldham has returned to California shores and just in time to record the latest episode of Kick Back and Chat Sh***. We chop it up and cover the pivotal matches in the Premier League and the...
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Resilience 💪
Some teams have it, and others don't. Some big clubs have shown they have what it takes to fight through the challenging periods, and others have left us disappointed with how they've crumbled at the final hurdle. We are also encouraged on how football players have banded together to say racism…
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KBCS News at Night
Welcome to our late night news broadcast with Max Oldham. A one man dream team covering all things football. Tune in for some insight to one man drinking tea chatting shit and talking about the beautiful game. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
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The Path to Pro With Devante Dubose
We all love the game of football and dream to get paid playing the game the beautiful game. Unfortunately, few make it pro, but those who do all have different stories and paths to the top. We were able to bring on USL footballer Devante DuBose as our special guest and chat about his path to pro...
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Big Tings a Gwaan
The International break has broken football (see what we did there 🤫). Injuries and covid infections have prevented players from taking part and will now affect the domestic leagues. Does the football governing bodies have to take some blame? The number of injuries is a direct consequence of...
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Accountability
Sometimes people can't help but show their true colors. Greg Clarke - FA Chairman - recently made a speech in which he showed what he really thought of minorities with the incredibly insulting terms. His resulting resignation from the FA and role within FIFA is justified but only shows that much...
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Red🔴 vs Blue🔵
Controversy and opposition are the topics of conversation for us. ⚽️ Penalty or not ⚽️ Liverpool or City ⚽️ Bobby or Jota ⚽️ And Mo Salah vs the world. We cover it all live and direct on Kick Back & Chat ****! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
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More Than Just Football
The last few months have been harsh on the world but the last few weeks have shown the brilliance of generosity and bringing people together. Football has always been praised for how it’s the game of the People and how it brings people together but I’m rcent times we’ve also seen how societies...
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Tantalizing 🤤
The first week of the champions league is in the books. The drama that we love has returned. More importantly, the best show of club football is always welcome, and we have already been treated to some great surprises and some even better play on the pitch. The first match has left us wanting…
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Window Shopper
In the wise words of 50 Cent - “Ja you's a window shopper mad at me, I think I know why.” The transfer window was much like 50 cents song. A lot of clubs looking at players they can’t buy. We debate all the best transfer business and the clubs that are just outside looking in. This is a public...
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The Episode About Nothing
Sometimes you have to take a step back and just chop it up. Hosts Mike and Max recap the exciting start to the new season and the upcoming transfer window deadline. They also touch base on some of the top football docu-series to come out in the last few years and chat about what makes football…
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The Evolution of the Fullback
The game has changed rapidly over the last few years in many ways. We argue that one of the biggest changes has been the role of the fullback. Attacking fullbacks are nothing new but what purpose do they have in the team now. Having a player like Dani Alves was once a luxury but now top fullbacks...
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Footy 🤝 Hoops
Football and basketball have never been more connected. From Jordan sponsoring PSG to Lebron James being a shareholder in Liverpool FC, it seems as if the two sporting cultures are edging closer together. But how do the players compare? Are there similar legacies and legends in both games. Mike…
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The Prem is Back Like it Never Left
Summers over but the year of football is just about to start. We dive into the beginning of the premier league, international football, and those who are still on the move in the crazy transfer. This is the beginning of something epic! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Man City vs Real Madrid recap with Rupert Oldham
Here's a special recap episode with life long Man City supporter and Max Oldhams dad, Rupert Oldham, talking about their triumph over Real Madrid. With a club that has spent so much money over the years, the Champions League is the jewel they have yet to win. Will this be Man City's year? Make…
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The Road to Lisboa (aka Lisbon)
August is here and the summer of football continues. Tune in as we kick off the month and chat all things MLS is Back, Europa League, and Champions League. It’s going to be an incredible month. Start it off right with the best football podcast on air! This is a public episode. If you would like…
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The Top 4 Race & MLS Round of 16
Football is nothing without drama and It all comes down to one day! Super Sunday in the EPL and the round of 16 in MLS is back. Mike and Max lace up the gloves as they battle over what teams will prevail. AND ITS LIVE on kick back and chat shit episode... This is a public episode. If you would…
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Football is never short of controversy... or however you want to pronounce it.
Who and what has shocked us over the last few days? Listen to Max and Mike dive into some hot topics on football, vocabulary, and the intro to kick back and chat **** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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To Bubble or not to Bubble The MLS is Back-ish
The MLS tournament starts tomorrow and all eyes are on the Orlando Bubble. With key players and even a full squad missing, what can we expect to see during this month-long tournament? Listen to Max and Mike's thoughts on this tournament and who they think will be crowned MLS champion...or just…
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Liverpool finally won, Now what?
After 30 long years, half of the city of Liverpool finally can celebrate....from home. But football continues. Listen to hosts max and mike as they discuss the best of the rest of the premier league action the champions league and the best players this summer. This is a public episode. If you…
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We missed you...EPL ❤️
The EPL is back. Though it may not feel the same (due to current circumstances), we are happy to be watching the best league in the world! Tune in and hear our thoughts on the first week of action, and what we are looking forward to for the rest of the season. This is a public episode. If you…
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Kick Back & Chat **** is the most relevant football podcast on air. Tune in with hosts Michael Garrick and Max Oldham as they debate the Premier League and all aspects of the greatest game ever invented. Common ground will rarely ever be found, and banter levels will be at an all-time high. This is football commentary at the highest level, so kick back and enjoy.
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