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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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 ****

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!?!

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 motivate you more than any other!

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.

"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 success. The Journey, not the result, is the true sign of making it. You don't want to miss this one!

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!

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!

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 with your favorite duo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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.

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.

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.

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 journey, what he's learned about himself on the way, and what's in store for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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.

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.

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 die.

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 the better player, where they need to move to next, and the legacies they can create. Tap in with us at Kick Back & Chat **** and let us know who you think will be the better player.

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.

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 players. Black excellence is American excellence.

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.

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 Prem's latest results.

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.

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 in the future. Will there be any new countries be lifting the trophy in Qatar? What countries do we see winning the World Cup in the future? Or will it be the same countries again?

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 Liverpool. With that being said, we found time to have a laugh and discuss what's next on the horizon for both clubs.

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 discuss the tournament to start off the new decade!

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 an equally crazy 2021. Stay with us as we get this year off to a flyer!

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 best food destinations in the Bay. Tap in with us - we got it all!

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 and bigotry have no place in our game. that sort of resilience is more important than any 3 points. Tap in with us as we discuss all things EPL and a bit of Champions League.

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.

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 football and everything in between. This is an episode you don't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The International break has broken football (see what we did there

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 more work to be done. How can the world of football work to make sure this doesn't keep happening? We discuss the statements made and what changes need making at the top. Tap in with us every week!

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 ****!

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 problems can become apparent in football as well. Join Mike and Max as they discuss how racism needs to be addressed and how footballer lead the charge of using their platform for not only fighting racial injustice but for human equality full stop. Special shout out the Marcus Rashford MBE showing how humanity is the most important thing regardless of where you live, your age or your color. It's about people and all people should be awarded the right to be treated fairly and have a fair chance in life.

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 even more! Who do you think is going to win it all this year, or is it still too early to tell?

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.

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 more than just a game.

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 are vital to title challenging clubs. Connect with us as we analyze and break down one of the most exciting positions on the pitch.