The KickAround is simply about talking soccer and all that implies. Andy & Peter bring the Dallas area perspective of the game, but in a way familiar to The Ticket. The show gives sanctuary to the segment of the true Ticket P1 who also love soccer. Now, after 20 years, a place for them is found on Saturdays, 2-4. follow on twitter @TheKickAround
The KickAround podcast is an absolute gem for any soccer fan looking to stay informed and entertained. Hosted by Andy and Peter, this show has become a staple in my weekly routine, making my Mondays a little bit better. Whether I'm driving home from work or doing household chores, their banter and insightful discussions keep me engaged and entertained throughout.
One of the best aspects of The KickAround podcast is the wide range of topics they cover. From the Premier League to our local MLS side FC Dallas, Andy and Peter leave no stone unturned. They provide in-depth analysis, engaging discussions, and often bring on guests like Buzz from 3rd Degree to talk about FCD practice reports. This variety ensures that there's something for every soccer fan, regardless of which league or team they support.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the chemistry between Andy and Peter. They have a natural rapport that shines through in their conversations. Listening to them feels like being at the pub with friends, discussing all things soccer over a pint. Their genuine enthusiasm for the sport is infectious, making it easy to get caught up in their excitement and passion.
However, like any podcast, The KickAround does have its flaws. One potential downside is that sometimes the discussions can veer off topic or become overly casual. While this adds to the friendly atmosphere of the show, it might not appeal to listeners who prefer more structured and focused discussions. Additionally, some listeners may find that certain episodes lack depth or detailed analysis on particular topics.
In conclusion, The KickAround podcast is an outstanding show for anyone interested in soccer. Andy and Peter's conversational style creates an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the discussion. With its broad coverage of various leagues and teams, along with interesting guest appearances, this podcast caters to a wide range of soccer fans' interests. Despite minor flaws such as occasional off-topic tangents or lack of depth, this podcast remains a must-listen for its informative and entertaining discussions.
July 20, 2026 - One final ride with Peter, Andy and Lars, as the boys give parting thoughts on Spain/Argentina and the assess the impact of the World Cup on and off the field. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 19, 2026 - Immediate reaction from Peter, Andy and Lars after Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup title. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 19, 2026 - The boys preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, recap a wild 6-4 England win in the 3rd place game, and recap the impact of the World Cup from Dallas/Fort Worth's point of view. theKickAround.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18, 2026 - Happy Consolation Game day, y'all. But before all that, Julian Eyestone - local guy done good - and current Brentford FC keeper, joins in-studio to talk about his run with the USMNT during the World Cup. Lots of really interesting insight from his time inside with Pochettino and Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 15, 2026 - The boys talk Argentina's incredible 2-1 win over England in the semis and look ahead to Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 14, 2026 - The boys talk Spain's dominant 2-0 win over France to book a spot in the final, preview the England/Argentina semifinal on Wednesday, and discuss Folarin Balogun's comments regarding the rescinded suspension. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 13, 2026 - The boys recap the quarterfinals on Saturday and look ahead to the semifinal between France and Spain from Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11, 2026 - The boys preview England/Norway and Argentina/Switzerland, as well as discuss the state of player development in American soccer and talk controversies of World Cup past theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10, 2026 - The boys recap Spain's 2-1 win over Belgium and preview the semifinal between Spain and France from Dallas Stadium coming Tuesday afternoon. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 9, 2026 - The boys discuss the off-day adventure with Lars on Wednesday, talk France's 2-0 win over Morocco and look ahead at the quarterfinals still to come. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 7, 2026 - The boys discuss the fallout from the USMNT's loss to Belgium, recap the Messi Show from Atlanta, and preview the four quarterfinals beginning with France v. Morocco on Thursday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 6, 2026 - The boys recap the USMNT's stunning 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, discuss the incredible drama from Sunday, and review Spain/Portugal from Dallas Stadium on Monday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 5, 2026 - The boys discuss FIFA's shocking decision allowing Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium on Monday night, chat with ESPN's Jeff Carlisle ahead of the match, and discuss Brazil-Norway and Mexico-England on Sunday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4, 2026 - The boys talk Canada's Round of 16 exit against Morocco, recap the insanity from Argentina's 3-2 AET win over Cape Verde, and preview a big Sunday with Brazil/Norway and England/Mexico. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3, 2026 - The boys recap a classic with Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde in Miami, discuss the fallout from Croatia's heartbreaking loss to Portugal, and preview the first two Round of 16 games coming on Saturday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 2, 2026 - The day after the USMNT's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, plus a preview US/Belgium on Monday night and a recap of games from Thursday with a preview of games ahead on Friday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1, 2026 - The boys celebrate the USMNT's Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina from Santa Clara, and review the rest of a crazy Monday across the World Cup knockout stage. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30, 2026 - The boys recap an incredible day at Dallas Stadium, where Lars' native Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16, and then preview the USMNT's Round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 29, 2026 - The first big day of knockout games in the Round of 32, and the boys talk about Andy's Canadian triumph over South Africa, the Monday wins from Brazil and Paraguay, and preview the three games scheduled for Tuesday -- including Ivory Coast and Norway from Dallas Stadium, theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 28, 2026 - A special Sunday edition of World Cup KickAround, where the boys cap the final day of group stage games and peek ahead to the Round of 32, which begins with Canada and South Africa in LA on Sunday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27, 2026 - The boys look recap the craziness from Egypt and Iran's game in Seattle and preview the final day of Group Stage games in this year's World Cup. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27, 2026 - Peter Andy and Lars review and reflect on the US (meaningless) loss to Turkey, and what is next for the host nation. Plus, Lars' Norway had an odd outing vs France and all of the other action during a hectic 3rd round group game day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 25, 2026 - The boys get ready for the US/Türkiye game on Thursday night, discuss the South African surprise on Wednesday night, and preview another six-game slate for Friday. theKickAround.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 24, 2026 - The boys preview the final USMNT group stage game against Türkiye on Thursday night, review the games from Tuesday, and start combing through the results from the groups that have now finished play. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 22, 2026 - The boys discuss Messi's historic day at Dallas Stadium in Argentina's 2-0 win, help Lars manage having to watch his beloved Norway in their second game against Senegal while broadcasting live, and discuss the games to come Tuesday. theKickAround.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 20, 2026 - The boys spend some time digesting the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia with ESPN's Jeff Carlisle, talk an emphatic 5-1 win for the Dutch against Sweden, and look ahead at games to come over the weekend into Monday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19, 2026 - The boys recap the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle, preview Türkiye/Paraguay ahead on Friday night, and also look at a full slate of games on Saturday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 18, 2026 - The boys look ahead to the USMNT's second group game against Australia on Friday afternoon, preview Mexico's game against South Korea and touch on the other games across Groups C and D. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 17, 2026 - The boys recap England's incredible 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium, talk Messi's brilliance in Kansas City and preview the second round of games in Groups A and B coming Thursday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16, 2026 - The boys talk about Lars' beloved Norway's 4-1 romp over Iraq, France's comfortable win over Senegal, and preview the matches to come Tuesday night into Wednesday. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 15, 2026 - The boys regroup after spending Sunday at the Dallas Stadium for the Japan/Netherlands match, recap games since the last broadcast Saturday afternoon, and preview four matches coming on Tuesday. thekickaround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 13, 2026 - The guys reassemble just hours after the late night of the big USMNT win and call in ESPN's Jeff Carlisle who was at the game for his insights. Also a full run-down of Saturday and Sunday's slate of matches, and the moment Qatar dropped the tournament's first big surprise. thekickaround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12, 2026 - The boys break down everything from the USMNT's emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay in the World Cup opener from Los Angeles Stadium. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 11, 2026 - The boys break down the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, preview the Thursday night game between South Korea and Czechia, and give one final update from the USMNT camp before the World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday night. theKickAround.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 10, 2026 - The boys discuss the latest from the USMNT's camp ahead of the Friday opener vs. Paraguay, preview Mexico/South Africa and South Korea/Czechia, and give their final tournament predictions ahead of the first day of World Cup 26. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UPDATED - the previous version was missing about 12 minutes that include much of the Group E&F discusion - that has been corrected here June 6, 2026 - The boys get together in studio for the first of many times this summer and preview anything and everything World Cup 26, including the USMNT, how the groups will shake out, which teams might have a run in them and who they think wins the tournament in July. theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2026 - Immediate reaction to Arsenal's Champions League loss to PSG, Lars checks in one last time from Europe before his trip over, and all three review their Premier League Predictions. Plus, a whole bunch of World Cup talk, which is all you're getting from here on out for the next two months! theKickAround.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2026 - As the World Cup gets closer, now rosters are being announced, and in the lead up to this episode Andy & Peter find out the USMNT has been leaked about an hour before show time and discuss that a week earlier than expected. Plus Decision Day in the Prem, Arsenal wins, Villa wins, and a Champions League Preview - and Sam Sarver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2026 - Andy & Peter review the bad (or good) week in VAR, the Celtic drama, the WHUARS incident, and City's FA Cup win over Chelsea. Plus World Cup grass, all the soccer content on your TV, and how Real Madrid makes Jerry Jones proud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2026 - Andy & Peter react to the Champions League Final match-up, discuss City's win to keep pressure on in the Premier League Title Race, and so that means more Aresenal talk. Plus World Cup stuff, and a review of Fox's USMNT hype promo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2026 - Andy and Peter bathe in the aftermath of Tuesday's PSG/Bayern and try to figure out if it was the best game of all time, and if it is even a quality that is sustainable as entertainment. Plus Arsenal remind us, "It's Not Over" and a dig into World Cup Tickets and pricing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 18, 2026 - Andy & Peter try and provide some supportive thoughts to all Spurs fans, including Lars, after their high drama draw vs Brighton. Plus, a preview of the City/Arsenal "Final", a review of the UCL Quarters, and the latest in World Cup noise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 11, 2026 - Andy and Peter and Lars all jump into the drama of Arsenal's loss, at home, to Bournemouth and how that now really revives the hope of a real title race. Plus, UCL Quarterfinals, World Cup talk and Bob Sturm checks in to talk about his current WC Ticket situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 4, 2026 - Andy and Peter come in for a short episode to make sure the World Cup playoffs leading to finally determing the last 6 teams to the World Cup gets discussed, along with the Italian woe. Plus, City's bullying of Liverpool and a discussion of the dramatics of the USMNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 28, 2026 - Andy, Lars & Peter had a lot of soccer ground to cover with the FIFA World Cup Playoff games ramping up the "it's almost here" vibes. Plus a preview of USMNT game vs Belgium and how prophetic Andy and Jeff Carlisle turned out to be. Also Dallas Cup is here, and yet another new pro soccer team hits DFW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 21, 2026 - Andy & Peter dial up Lars, live, to formally annouce the KickAround's programming plan for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, a preview of both the UEFA and FIFA playoff games starting this week to decide the final 6 World Cup teams. Lars reflects on Bodo's great UCL run, a preview of that tourny's quarterfinals, the day in the Prem, and USMNT call-up observations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 14. 2026 - Andy and Peter watch as Arsenal lean on The Kid to scrape out a win over Everton, and hear from Lars, who sent in his "State of Spurs" statement. Plus, World Cup Nerd, and Jeff Carlisle from ESPN checks in to catch us up on the USMNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 7, 2026 - Andy and Peter are out on the road, recapping Chelsea's entertaining FA Cup win at the Racecourse Grounds and discussing the Premier League drama that took place earlier in the week. Also, World Cup teams are choosing base camps. What exactly happened with DFW being a big pull? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 28, 2026 - Andy and Peter return to dig into the need to address global political developments of the day and the past week, and how they may impact the World Cup, and how historically similar events have played out. Plus, the weekend in the Premier League and Lamine Yamal is pretty good at soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 14, 2026 - Peter and Andy (on his BDay!) gather to discuss the day's FA Cup action and the one big CUPset. Plus Lars checks in w/ his perspective on all the drama going on with Spurs. Plus World Cup Nerd, that LIVMCI incident, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2026: Andy and Peter dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest Premier League action and World Cup news. They break down the day's games, including Arsenal's win over Sunderland and Newcastle's thrilling match against Brentford. The guys also touch on the US men's national team's injury concerns, including Christian Pulisic's potential return and Tyler Adams' recovery. Plus, they chat with Buzz Carrick about FC Dallas' preseason game and the team's upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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