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Corner Kick is where witty banter and in depth soccer analysis collide. Join us for energetic, youthful, and well-researched discussions on the beautiful game. Hosted by Caleb Rhodes, Nathan Strauss, and Nick Govindan. Follow our written media as well, at

Nathan Strauss, Caleb Rhodes, Nick Govindan


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 207 EPISODES


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    4/22/25: Hala Madrid IS Nada Mas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 61:06


    Caleb, Nick, and Nathan gather up to discuss the obvious: is there too much soccer right now? Then, a look at the aforementioned too much soccer, including the Champions League, La Liga, and a dive into the pathology of Real Madrid.

    4/10/25: Polish Club Badges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 55:12


    Declan Rice scores some goals, Nick gets distracted by Poland's top flight soccer teams, and more. Nathan, Nick, and Caleb gather up to discuss the CL QF first legs, some memorable wonderkids, contract news, and of course, a typical tangent or 8.

    3/31/25: Real Madrid-Upon-Trent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 58:04


    The boys are back in town...literally. It's taken a long time for everyone to get back behind a mic, even with a new haircut! The lads discuss Trent to Madrid, the CL quarterfinals, and the leagues that interest them (and some that don't).

    3/2/25: The Famously Non-Chaotic Turkish League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 66:49


    Nick, Nathan, and Caleb gather up to talk the week in football. Jose Mourinho does some Jose Mourinho things, Liverpool wraps up the league, and Barca and Atleti play a thriller. Plus, a look at an emergent Monaco striker, a Champions League preview, and more!

    2/20/25: Johnny Flamingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 55:15


    Caleb has passed his OBGYN exams, so the three man booth returns to discuss an eventful week of soccer. From FM regen names scoring big goals to Liverpool faltering in big moments to the two title races we care about, there was a lot on the docket. Plus, we become the first ever podcast to mention Jizz Hornkamp.

    2/13/25: Bring Back Hating Your Rivals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 44:17


    That's right, we want you to HATE! Happy Valentine's Day from Nathan and Nick as the lads discuss the latest installment of the Merseyside Derby before transitioning to more banter from across the soccer world. Plus, it somehow happened again.

    1/30/25: A Howard Webb of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 59:20


    Ref nonsense, meaty Serie A players, Saudi shenanigans...it's all up for grabs as Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down the latest in the soccer world. Plus, evaluation of the new CL format, a look around the leagues that matter, and plenty more.

    1/23/25: Managers Above Replacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 63:31


    Have you ever wondered who would move to Italy to be Lazio's falcon handler? Well, if you know most of those words, you'll like this podcast. Nick, Caleb, and Nathan travel Europe and the world to discuss some classic stories from the soccer universe, including the Champions League and the Big 5.

    1/13/25: A Tough Throat Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 50:16


    Nathan, Caleb, and Nick discuss all of the cup action across multiple continents. Plus, some Everton chatter, an unintended euphemism, the Youngs are Old, and more!

    12/19/24: Discuter de Merde, Get Banged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 56:31


    Remember the manager who fought a fan...during a preseason friendly...over a 4-4-2 formation? Hear about him and more as Nathan, Caleb, and Nick gather for the final time in 2024. From a vibe check that takes us to Saudi Arabia and Wolverhampton to a league whiparound that includes a stop in all of Europe's most important leagues...and of course, a note on Jamie Vardy, the gift who keeps on giving.

    12/5/24: Do YOU Know Your Hemispheres?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 61:49


    Nathan, Caleb, and Nick reunite after a brief November sabbatical! First on the agenda is Manchester City's spectacularly poor run of form, Liverpool's continued success, and where Chelsea sit as title contenders. They also assess where Real Madrid stand following two worrying defeats, and wonder what to make of the current league table in Serie A. Also, the trio kick the show off with a game of Who He Play For (with some minor geographical gaffes). Join us as Corner Kick returns just in time for the busy festive fixtures!

    10/30/24: Getting Madrid Offsides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 33:17


    We had to keep it tight and to the point...Nathan, Nick, and Caleb gathered up to discuss the three biggest news stories of the week. Madrid's humiliation at the hands of Barcelona and the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Erik Ten Fraud/Hag's sacking, and Arsenal and Liverpool's 2-2 draw. Plus, some innuendos, exam talk, kidneys, and more.

    10/16/24: Keep Your Eyes On The Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 46:32


    It's an international break (again), so Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down the two high-profile managerial appointments of the window in Poch and Tuchel! Plus, a Who He Play For that takes us to nations previously unchartered, a look at a brand reveal gone horribly wrong, and more!

    CK 10/3/24: New Year, Same United

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 64:43


    Caleb, Nathan, and Nick gather up to chat the last two weeks of footy. From early returns for the new Champions League group stage to a look at Manchester United's legacy of failure (and a journey to South America, Iceland, and Portugal), there was much to discuss! Plus, an Angers Management session, a look at the Bundesliga and Serie A, and more.

    9/16/24: Magnus Wolff Blitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 61:37


    The interlull has ended, which means soccer is back! Arsenal topple Spurs in the NLD, Liverpool stutter, and other games happened too? Nick, Caleb, and Nathan break down all of the action from the last week, but also with an eye towards the new-look Champions League format. Plus, Poch to the USMNT, an Immaculate Footy, and more!

    9/4/24: We Invent A New Bolivian Team + The Universe Sends a Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 67:04


    It's an international break, much to our dismay. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick chat about the results at the weekend, from Liverpool's demolition of United to Barcelona's special 7-0 win and even a jaunt to the highlands of Germany. Plus, another Who He Play For, a recap of Nick and Nathan's broadcasts in the last week, and a meaningful tribute to Caleb's late aunt Jacki, whom we will miss and whose memory will be a blessing.

    8/26/24: The Djibouti Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 64:09


    It's been an eventful two weeks since the European season began, which means there is plenty to discuss. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick chat about Caleb's trip to Spain, before getting into a variety of different vibes. From James Rodriguez moving to Rayo to a Who He Play For that spans oceans, there was a lot on the table...and of course, some talk about the actual soccer that was played the last few weeks as well.

    8/14/24: The 2024-25 Season Preview, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 65:11


    Picking up where Part I left off, the lads go through the second half of the alphabetical table and give their final predictions on where each team will finish this season!

    8/13/24: The 2024-25 Season Preview, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 72:38


    Season 6 of Corner Kick is back with a BANG, as Nathan, Caleb, and Nick deliver their 4th annual Premier League Preseason Predictions. The gang goes team by team to determine who will be the champion after Nick's maiden trophy last season. Plus, some Olympics talk and recounting the trip to see Arsenal and Liverpool in Philadelphia.

    7/15/24: Tournaments and Stadium Vents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 67:51


    Argentina and Spain are champions of their continental competitions, after a riveting month and a half of summer football. Join Nathan, Nick, and Caleb in breaking down the teams, along with plenty of off-field discussions around job security, stadium security, MetLife's aversion to being easily accessible, and more! Title race: South American Football____________

    7/2/24: A Generational Hate-Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 72:58


    Nick, Caleb, and Nathan gather round to discuss the most important soccer events of the previous week, from the Euro 24 Round of 16 to Copa America to...the Canadian Premier League. Plus, notes on Quebec border guards, pulling a Germany, Ronaldo's hilarious downfall, and more! Title Race: -----------------

    6/23/24: Hungary For More Romania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 68:11


    We're almost done with the group stages of the Euros, and plenty has occurred that we could not have foreseen. From Romania leading their group to the sluggish play of England and France to Hungarian corner kicks, there was plenty to discuss. Plus, a look at the contrasting vibes of Copa America and some waffling, and plenty more.

    6/13/24: Finally, A Legitimate Summer Tournament (EURO 2024 Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 76:15


    It's been too long since a major continental tournament has been played in the summer...or has it? With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down the tournament group-by-group. Will France be undone by their most lethal enemy...France? Will Portugal fall victim to the Ronaldo complex? Who are the upstart teams, and which team is "major ass?" Tune in to find out.

    6/5/24: Madrid Win UCL...Shocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 59:10


    Los Blancos have won it again. Madrid took down Dortmund at Wembley to secure the 15th UCL title in club history, in a match that went exactly how they will have planned...then sign Mbappe 48 hours later. Meanwhile, Mourinho signs in the perfect place, the lads muse on Belgian players, and Italy seems to be as Italian as ever.

    5/30/24: It's All Greek To Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 61:30


    The Europa Conference League came and went, and with it brought lots of lively discussion about the game, the teams, and of course the eternal question: Why are there no Greek football superstars? Then, some Champions League Final and FA Cup final talk, the managerial carousel, and more. The Title Race (Hint: Brexit Football, Mall Stores)--------------------

    5/22/24: A New Champion Is Crowned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 77:48


    All Rise. It's time for the annual Corner Kick postseason recap pod, where we REVISIT the takes we had just 10 months ago in our annual predictions podcast. A new winner is crowned, but who will take this year's prize? Plus, a look at some awards including the signing and flop of the season and more! And a look at the Europa League final, some managerial stuff, and Clermont Foot bidding adieu.

    5/17/24: Mahogany Desks and Loser S***

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 59:28


    Don't go chasing waterfalls, just stick to the Old Trafford visits you're used to. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb gather around the table to discuss the Spurs/Man City affair at midweek that all but wraps up the title race. Plus, a look at the Europa League final next week, some talk about Juventus and Raccoons, and one of our members has a fancy desk. Before and After (clue: Oscar Winning War Movies, European Managers) ----------------------

    5/10/24: We Are All BVB Fans Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 64:37


    From Madrid's UCL witchcraft to Dortmund's success against PSG to...Love Island? Corner Kick is back on this beautiful Friday to talk everything from amateur Uruguayan soccer to 2000s rock bands and yes, the results from Europe this past week. Don't miss another episode!Before & After (hint: 2000s Detroit Rock Bands)-----------------------Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    5/3/24: Burge Flying High (You Know How I Feel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 63:55


    The boys are back in town! Nathan, Caleb, and Nick start things off with a freshly contested game of Before and After, before heading to a Vibe Check that touches on the Championship, La Liga coming to the USA, and a generational hater. Then, talk of the NLD, the Champions League, and more! Before and After (hint: Hollywood Movies, Americans Abroad)-----------------

    4/24/24: ¿Gol O No Gol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 64:49


    Somehow, the second biggest league in the world doesn't have goal line technology. Nick, Caleb, and Nathan discuss the recent Madrid/Barca game and all it entailed, along with an Immaculate Footy and a Who He Play For. Plus, a look at the continued pyrrhic victories for Man U, Arsenal steamrolling Chelsea, Leverkeusen having the mandate of heaven, Inter becoming what they've sworn to destroy, and more.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    4/18/24: Corner Kick and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 61:00


    It's been a horrible week for our clubs. Losses for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Barcelona have functionally ended our seasons, but misery loves company and the show must go on. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick dive into the Champions League quarterfinals, celebrate Leverkeusen for ending Bundesliga Watch as we know it, and more.The Name Game: (hint: Tall People, Karate Cult Classics)------------------------------Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    4/11/24: Our Watch Is Almost Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 60:26


    It started out as a bit, but it might have to end soon...Nathan, Caleb, and Nick gather up to discuss the bangers that were in the Champions League. Plus, is Corner Kick responsible for Bayer Leverkusen being on the precipice of the Bundesliga Title? A look at the bottom of Ligue Un, a Who He Play For, and of course a pop-punk themed Game.The Game: (hint: MOM)----------------------Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    4/11/24: Our Watch Is Almost Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 60:26


    If you're hearing this, it's too late? Nathan, Caleb, and Nick gather up just days after being united in person to discuss the banger week that was in the Champions League. Plus, a rock-centric game, a Who He Play For, and the potential culmination of years of Bundesliga Watch! The game (hint: MOM)----------------------

    4/4/24: Insider Trading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 57:08


    After the second week of the international break has passed, the gang returns for another big episode! A vibe check that goes from Spain to Italy to the Netherlands, remembering the 2011 Champions League Final, a reminder on how not to commit insider trading, struggles with the Italian language, and more await you on this episode.Nick's clue for the game here:-------------- (-) ----Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    3/20/24: The Promes'd Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 67:22


    It's an international break, so you know what that means: time to talk about a bunch of tangentially related soccer stories! First, the crew debuts a new game (title to be decided), before a Vibe Check that features more Turkish shenanigans, some kits, and a public relations disasterclass from Memphis Depay. Then, discussions on the FA Cup, allegations of racism in Serie A, and a whiparound of Europe.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    3/14/24: That's Curtains For This Tie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 65:39


    The Champions League quarterfinalists are set, and we have a doozy! Plus, Liverpool and City's latest thrilling battle, a Who He Play For with a bald legend, some fun history discussions, Argentines and their penalties, players switching nationalities, and more.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    3/7/24: Live Podcast (We're So Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 56:49


    For the first time this calendar year, Nick, Caleb, and Nathan all gather around the same physical table to record a podcast old-school style. Starting off with a classic Who He Play For, a game of Immaculate Footy, and then discussions on the Prem, the Bundesliga, and more, this is a testament to the power of being in the same place at once. Plus, some Dune talk, Timothee Chalamet, Five Guys, Lazio fans, and more.

    2/16/24: The Caleb Curse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 53:17


    In which Caleb discovers that his viewership of a specific game does in fact correlate to if the team he roots for will score. Nathan, Nick, and Caleb gather up (with Nick in Malaysia no less!) to play a vintage Who He Play For, before chatting about the recent cup finals, UCL action, and more. Plus, a SPECIAL EDITION of Bundesliga Watch...Don't miss it!

    2/8/24: An Uncrustables Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 62:50


    Two international tournaments have their finals coming up, so it was time to check the vibes. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick gathered up to chat everything from AFCON and the Asian Cup to Arsenal/Liverpool and the news about a potential...blue card? Listen here for all the fun - plus, a story about Uncrustables and remembering the time when Nick and Caleb made Nathan craft them a fancy beverage.

    2/1/24: An Adios And An Auf Wiedersehn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 39:19


    After a mighty reign, Jürgen Klopp announces his departure from Liverpool at the season's end, while Barcelona legend Xavi steps down under different circumstances. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb gather for a eulogy of sorts in this quick, coach-focused episode.

    1/25/24: Bayern Are A Stinky, Stinky Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 52:54


    The Lads start out with an Immaculate Footy before moving on to a Vibe Check, where the topics range from Jesus Ferreira to AFCON to some rumored transfers. Then, a long discussion about the recent games in Spanish football and a long, long look at Bundesliga Watch.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    1/18/24: AFCON, Ambulances, Atleti and Ajax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 65:05


    Corner Kick goes for one of their most global episodes yet. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick travel from Brazil's second flight to West Africa to Amsterdam and more as the gang tackles some of the best stories of the week in world football. Plus, a condemnation of one of the worst dudes around.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    1/11/24: Ghosts of World Cups Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 62:23


    New year, same old Corner Kick. Caleb, Nick, and Nathan are back and get things started with a rousing game of Who He Play For, before a Vibe Check takes the discussion from Saudi Arabia to England and even Bavaria. Plus, checking in on the various domestic cup action and remembering the sheer terror of La'eeb.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    12/31/23: Corner Kick's Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 27:44


    As the ball drops in Times Square, so too does the calendar turn for the boys of Corner Kick. Hear from Nathan, Caleb, and Nick about their favorite moments and goals of the year. Plus, bold predictions for 2024 and a supercut of some of the best laughs from the last 12 months!Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    12/14/23: Au Revoir, Group Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 66:19


    The Champions League has wrapped up its group stage for the final time, so Nick, Caleb, and Nathan break it down Corner Kick style. First, the lads play Immaculate Footy, despite Nick's best effort to not bring up the page to play along. Then, a Vibe Check leads into Champions League discussion before the classic Bundesliga Watch and the Clermont Foot of the Table wraps it up.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    12/6/23: Immaculate Footy, Immaculate Conception

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 59:48


    Midweek soccer means new bits. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick do an Immaculate Footy (https://www.immaculatefooty.com/grid-42) to warm up, before a Vibe Check leads into a discussion of the week's top stories. From Lyon losing their stadium to Taylor Swift to City's form dropping off to, well, a series of analogies, you won't want to miss this one.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    11/29/23: Spotify Wrapped and Bicycle Kicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 64:31


    The lads (Nick, Caleb, and Nathan) circle up to go over the year's most pressing news: the Spotify Wrapped data is out! A huge thanks to everyone who listened in 2023. Then, a robust round of Who He Play For that takes us around the world before getting down to business and discussing the Champions League and all the rest.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    11/15/23: Checking In On Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 64:55


    It's an international break, and without much going on the lads figured it was time to check in on the important leagues. The Prem, La Liga, the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság...all important to Nathan, Nick, and Caleb. Plus a Vibe Check, a look at the French Republic(s), and more! Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    11/1/23: Here Lies Union Berlin (and other bits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 68:32


    RIP Union Berlin (2022-2023)Caleb, Nathan, and Nick gather around to break down everything in the world of soccer. From Jude BellingHIM to United's continued woes to Messi's Ballon d'Or to the wonders of France and Germany, they covered it all. Including trademark bits like Who He Play For and Bundesliga Watch, this is one you don't want to miss. Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    10/19/23: The Saddest Backflip Of My Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 56:46


    After a lengthy international break, they're BACK. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb begin with a Vibe Check on social media, gambling, and the addition of a winter break, before diving into the real fun: The Quote Draft. The lads go 5 rounds and each compile a squad of their favorite all-time soccer quotes - don't miss out. Plus, Nick makes a promise if we get 10 5* reviews on Spotify by New Year's.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    10/5/23: Corner Kick After Dark ™

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 55:40


    It's exactly what it sounds like. Nathan, Caleb, and Nick gather up for a late-night recording, beginning with a classic edition of Who He Play For and a Vibe Check™, before the episode quickly (d)evolves into a conversation on the latest VAR error. Plus, a look at France, some Prem musings, Nathan being very proudly wrong, and an all-time ad read.Shop our link at Liquid IV below:Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/cornerkickpod to save 20% off anything you order.

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