Free Kicks on Radio Misfits: Recent Episodes
Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth
Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news
The Champions League season has started, so Adam and Rick do a review of matches already played and a preview of matches to come. [Ep259]
Adam and Rick discuss the excitement on the pitch, and the controversy in the boardroom, as the Premier League is dominated by foreign owners and managers. [Ep258]
One of the signature matches of the Premier League season is marred by double red cards, and some questionable coaching decisions led to other surprising results. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep257]
After four games in the season, two teams have combined to score only one goal. Rick and Adam discuss what can cause a scoring drought like this. [Ep 256]
Adam and Rick discuss the final transfers and make their predictions for the top 4 and bottom 3 in this season’s Premier League. [Ep255]
16-year-old Rio leads Liverpool to victory. Adam and Rick discuss that dramatic moment, and the bevy of missed penalty kicks so far this season. [Ep254]
Adam and Rick kick off the eighth season of the podcast by going over all the changes to the Premier League clubs for 2025/2026. [Ep253]
Adam and Rick wrap up their seventh season discussing the highs and lows of the English Premier League and the Champions League. [Ep252]
The last weekend of the Premier League season is here and five teams are fighting for three Champions League spots. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep251]
Adam and Rick bring in the Free Kicks Synchronized Swimming Team to spell out the number 250 while the hosts have their usual. [Ep250]
Adam and Rick discuss the greatest semi-final game in Champions League history, plus the new teams that are being promoted to the Premier League. [Ep249]
For the 20th time in English football history, Liverpool won the title. Adam and Rick discuss their season, and an exciting week of Champions League matches. [Ep248]
12 different Premier League clubs have a chance at winning one of the remaining trophies this year. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep247]
Champions League is down to the semi-finals. Rick and Adam discuss those games, and look at the battle for next year’s Champions League slots from England. [Ep246]
An incredible week of Free Kicks in the Champions League, so obviously Free Kicks hosts Adam and Rick discuss those Free Kicks. [Ep245]
The Champions League and the FA Cup are both down to the final eight, and Adam and Rick are here to preview all the upcoming matchups, storylines, and players to watch. [Ep244]
The remaining drama in this year’s Premier League is about the long list of teams who are still fighting for a spot to play in Europe. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep243]
The Champions League is down to the final 16. Adam and Rick break down the remaining teams, analyze key matchups, and discuss what to expect as the competition heats up. [Ep242]
Adam and Rick dive into the impact of some of the tallest players in the Premier League and how their height influences their teams’ strategies and performances. [Ep241]
A dramatic farewell to the Liverpool-Everton derby at Goodison Park. Rick and Adam break down the historic match, along with the latest in the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. [Ep 240]
The transfer window is officially closed, and a few teams made big moves at the very end. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep239]
The transfer window closes this weekend, so Adam and Rick discuss some of the moves made by Premier League clubs. [Ep238]
Uzbekistan becomes the 126th nation to have a player in the English Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss the world’s most international league. [Ep237]
Two more Premier League coaches were sacked this week. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep236]
This is the time of year when the Premier League has matches nearly every day. Adam and Rick preview the embarrassment of riches. [Ep235]
Rick butchers some names. Adam mocks. Plus, don’t look now, there’s a title race. [Ep234]
Adam returned from the UK after a week of training sessions with Chelsea, where he also took in the excitement of a Premier League match and a national team game. This week, he shares a full report on his experiences, insights from the training sessions, and the electric atmosphere of top-tier English football. [Ep233]
Pep Guardiola signs a new deal while his Man City squad falters. Can they turn it around? Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep232]
Whenever Adam & Rick promote a team, you can etch it in stone that team will lose the following week. This week they chose three more teams to curse. [Ep231]
Taking a closer look at three teams that are off to a good start this year, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. [Ep230]
Manchester United sacked their manager this week. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep229]
He’s not even managing in the Premier League anymore, but Jose Mourinho managed to make the news in England this week. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep228]
The new format of the Champions League is underway, and Rick and Adam take a peek at how things have been going. [Ep227]
Adam and Rick take a look at the teams that are struggling at the beginning of the 24/25 Premier League season. [Ep226]
Adam and Rick discuss the game of the week, and in particular examine the impact of Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland. [Ep225]
Adam & Rick pick their top 4 and bottom 3 for the current Premier League season, and explain the complicated new Champions League rules. [Ep224]
In just two weeks of Premier League matches this season, players from over 20 countries have scored goals. Adam & Rick discuss. [Ep223]
Kick-off of season 7 with Adam and Rick of their podcast with an analysis of new players/managers/rosters/teams in the Premier League for the 2024-2025 season. [Ep222]
Adam and Rick recap the exciting 2023-2024 Premier League season, which just set TV ratings records in America. [Ep221]
Final weekend of the Premier League season and a few key races are still to be decided. Adam and Rick discuss final week drama. [Ep220]
Incredible semi-finals in the Champions League, plus a dramatic ending coming in the Premier League. Adam & Rick discuss. [Ep219]
Liverpool’s loss makes it a two team race for the title. Also a two-team race for the last relegation spot. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep217]
Liverpool’s loss makes it a two team race for the title. Also a two-team race for the last relegation spot. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep217]
Adam and Rick do the podcast while watching Champions League penalty kicks in action. [Ep216]
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are slugging it out for the title. Adam and Rick analyze their upcoming schedules and rosters and preview the home stretch. [Ep215]
Adam and Rick analyze the toughest places for Premier League teams to play, and which teams have received the most favorable VAR outcomes this season. [Ep214]
Adam and Rick preview the semi-finals of the FA Cup, and the quarter-finals of the Europa League and the Champions League. [Ep213]
A preview of the FA Cup final 8, and an update on what is turning out to be an exciting three-team race for the Premier League title are discussed this week by Adam & Rick. [Ep212]
For the first time in a decade, Bayern Munich looks like they won’t win the Bundesliga. Plus, the Premier League title race heats up are discussed this week by Adam & Rick. [Ep211]
2/3 of the season is done–a good time to take a peek at the teams that may be coming up from the Championship are discussed this week by Adam & Rick. [Ep210]
The proposed “blue card” nonsense, a critique of Champions League coverage, and the prevailing doom of another Man City title are discussed this week by Adam & Rick. [Ep209]
The Premier League keeps every conceivable stat, and Adam and Rick go over some of the more obscure ones. [Ep208]
Jurgen Klopp announced that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of this season. Adam and Rick discuss the legacy of the hugging German. [Ep207]
Everton & Nottingham Forest are in trouble with the league for financial fair play reasons, and Newcastle has to sell players to avoid the same fate. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep206]
The FA Cup draw, a recap of the festive fixtures, a tribute to the Kaiser, and an argument about yellow versus gold are discussed this week by Adam & Rick [Ep205]
The most exciting time of year for the Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss the Festive Fixtures. [Ep204]
Aston Villa surges in the Premier League, and Adam & Rick discuss the secrets to their success. [Ep203]
Manchester City, the three-time defending champion, is not in first place somehow. Adam and Rick discuss whether or not they are just toying with us. [Ep202]
The special 200th episode features a few fun new segments by Adam and Rick celebrating the joy of football/soccer. [Ep200]
One of the most incredible matches of the season (Tottenham and Chelsea) is analyzed by Adam and Rick. [Ep199]
Managers jobs are already in danger and Adam & Rick discuss the Premier League managers who should be looking over their shoulders. [Ep198]
Tottenham Hotspurs, normally the target of Adam’s barbs, find themselves at the top of the table. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep197]
A breakdown of the U.S. National Team and an update on the current status of the Premier League are provided this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep196]
Which teams will finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League? Which teams will finish in the bottom three and be relegated to a lower league? Adam and Rick make their picks for this season. [Ep195]
Which Premier League club is worth the most money? Adam and Rick review the Forbes list of most valuable clubs and discuss. [Ep194]
The many changes on this season’s Premier League rosters, including news that takes the wind out of Liverpool fan Rick. [Ep193]
Season preview of ten Premier League clubs, from Arsenal to Fulham. Rick and Adam are back to begin their sixth season podcasting about Premier League soccer. [Ep192]
In the season finale of Free Kicks, Adam and Rick recap the season, including the FA Cup Finals. [Ep191]
We find out once and for all who is relegated from the Premier League this season. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep190]
The Premier League season is ending soon and Adam and Rick discuss the winners, the potential qualifiers for the Champions League, and the battle for relegation. [Ep189]
The American players in the Premier League are having a rough go of it lately. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep188]
Erling Haaland has set a record for goals scored this season and he still has seven more games on his schedule. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep187]
Down to the final four in the Champions league and the FA Cup. Adam and Rick discuss the teams and their chances. [Ep186]
Don’t look now, but there’s a real race for the Premier League title this year between Arsenal and Manchester City. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep185]
13 managers have been sacked in the Premier League this season (a new record). Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep184]
Co-host Adam Howarth leads a delegation to England. Adam and Rick report on the FA Cup, the Champions League, and the Premier League. [Ep183]
There are a record number of teams (9) in the relegation battle this year, and Adam and Rick discuss their chances. [Ep182]
Now that the FA Cup is down to the final 8 teams, Adam and Rick discuss the previous matches and the upcoming match-ups. That, and an homage to a 7-0 thrashing. [Ep181]
All four of the Premier League teams are in trouble in the Champions League. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep180]
VAR’s worst weekend ever and the ramifications it will have on the race for the Premier League title is discussed by Adam & Rick. [Ep179]
The boys at Manchester City have been very bad boys. Over 100 violations of financial rules. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep178]
Adam and Rick discuss the record number of signings and transfers during this year’s January transfer window. [Ep177]
Chelsea is on a signing spree, and Rick and Adam discuss. Also discussed: Frank Lampard’s sacking, Harry Kane’s scoring record, Arsenal’s big win, and of course, Guess the Premier League Star. [Ep176]
An ugly scene in the stands isn’t enough to hold back Arsenal. Adam and Rick discuss the team with one hand on the Premier League trophy. [Ep175]
The joy of the FA Cup is when upsets occur, and this week there were a few doozies. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep174]
Messi finally wins his World Cup. Adam and Rick recap all the World Cup highlights and preview the return to the Premier League season. [Ep173]
Adam and Rick discuss the final four teams in the World Cup, and a few of the teams (including Adam’s England) that didn’t quite make it. [Ep172]
The final 8 teams have qualified for the World Cup, and Rick and Adam discuss their performances and their chances. Also, a bonus World Cup fashion report from our fashion critic Todd Fritz Schneider! [Ep171]
The USA-England game, and the other teams that have impressed and disappointed, are discussed in this very special World Cup edition of Free Kicks with Adam and Rick. [Ep170]
Adam and Rick go through all the World Cup teams, assess each team's chances, and highlight players to watch. [Ep169]
Some very tough matchups are coming soon to the Champions League. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep168]
The top 4 teams in the Premier League at the 1/3 mark of the season are not what anyone expected them to be. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep167]
Injuries have been hitting key Premier League players. Adam and Rick discuss the impact on the league and the potential effect it will have on the World Cup. [Ep166]
Liverpool, struggling in 10th place this season, faces their toughest opponent of the season, the juggernaut Manchester City. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep165]
Three big Derbys are discussed by Adam & Rick, including the not-so-close one in Manchester. [Ep164]
Adam and Rick discuss the highest-paid players in the world in a very special edition of Guess-The-Premier-League-Star. [Ep163]
The Premier League was paused in honor of the Queen's passing, but the Champions League carried on. Adam and Rick go through the brackets and discuss. [Ep162]
Now that the transfer window has closed, Adam and Rick are prepared to predict which Premier league teams will finish in the Top 4 and go to the Champions League, and which teams will finish in the bottom 3 and be relegated. See if you agree with their choices. God Save The Queen! [Ep161]
After 4 matches Arsenal sits atop the Premier League table. Adam and Rick discuss whether or not they think Arsenal is a real contender for the league title. [Ep160]
The Americans at Leeds United are starting to make an impact in the Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep159]
Chelsea & Tottenham managers fight on the sidelines, Manchester United sinks to the bottom of the table, and another Uruguayan Liverpool striker gets red-carded. Just another great weekend in the Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep158]
Adam and Rick take a look at the new teams and players who have joined the Premier League this season, and analyze how they did in week one. [Ep157]
The 5th season of Free Kicks begins with a dramatic English win in the Women's Euro Cup Finals, Plus, a discussion of the upcoming Premier League season, which returns this weekend. [Ep156]
A recap of the Premier League season, and some of the latest soccer news from this summer. [Ep155]
Champions League final is set. FA Cup final is set. The EPL teams are battling it out for Top 4 and relegation. Adam and Rick cover it all. [Ep154]
The Champions League and the Premier League head into the home stretch, and Rick and Adam analyze the chances of the front runners. [Ep153]
The battle for the Premier League title is going down to the wire between Manchester City and Liverpool. Rick and Adam discuss the rivalry. [Ep152]
The semi-finals of the Champions League is set. Adam and Rick discuss the four remaining teams and this weekend's FA Cup semi-final games at Wembley. (Ep151)
Rick and Adam analyze which teams are the favorites of the announced World Cup groups. They also discuss the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals [Ep150]
Chelsea Football Club has been sanctioned because they are owned by a Russian oligarch. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep149]
Chelsea Football Club has been sanctioned because they are owned by a Russian oligarch. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep149]
Back from England, with visits to Everton, Burnley, and both Manchester clubs, Adam reports on what he has seen. [Ep148]
Back from England, with visits to Everton, Burnley, and both Manchester clubs, Adam reports on what he has seen. [Ep148]
The European soccer governing bodies are coming down hard on Russia, the crowds are cheering the Ukrainian players, and Chelsea's ownership future (currently owned by a Russian Oligarch) is in doubt. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep147]
The first leg of the knockout stage games is discussed and analyzed by Adam and Rick. [Ep146]
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is in trouble for kicking his cat, and Manchester United is currently a dysfunctional mess. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep145]
The fall of the promising 20-year-old Manchester United star, and the excitement of the FA Cup are discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep144]
The African continent is gathering on the football pitch, and Rick and Adam discuss the teams who have made it to the next round. [Ep143]
Which players are moving from team to team? Adam and Rick discuss this year's Premier League January transfer window. [Ep142]
Little known clubs from places like Hartlepool, Boreham Wood, and Kid'minster take on the big boys in the Premier League. [Ep141]
For this last show of the year, Adam and Rick go over the Champions League draw, and the incredible slate of Premier League matches known as the Festive Fixtures. [Ep140]
Defending champs Man City and Chelsea are in a memorable battle for the Premier League title. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep138].fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 { overflow:visible; }.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
Manchester United drops their manager and Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep137]
Adam and Rick did play-by-play of a state championship game, and provided their podcast listening audience a little taste. Also, Premier League managers are hitting the unemployment line. [Ep136]
Hollywood stars drop by Adam's old pitch, and a new coach arrives at Tottenham. [Ep135]
The once-mighty Manchester United is in disarray, and Rick and Adam break down what is causing this star-studded roster to struggle so badly. [Ep134]
If it's job security you want, managing in the Premier League may not be the job for you. Two premier league managers already gone, another on the hot seat. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep133]
The new Saudi Arabian owners of Newcastle promise to bring a flood of cash into the league. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep132]
The Champions League is back and Rick and Adam discuss the decline of the Spanish teams, plus they analyze what a special teams coach can do. [Ep131]
Brighton and Hove Albion's great start is among the Premier League topics discussed this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep130]
The first round of Champions League games and a preview of the Premier League weekend are discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep129]
The top 4 and bottom 3 for this year's Premier League, and Adam and Rick discuss the recent US World Cup qualifiers. [Ep128]
The Premier League transfer window has closed, and Rick and Adam discuss which world-class players have switched clubs. [Ep127]
Week two of the Premier League, including Danny Ings at Villa, and Lukaku's return to Chelsea, is discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep126]
The first week of the Premier League was a tremendous success, and Rick and Adam provide commentary. [Ep125]
The transfers have arrived, and the Premier League is back. Rick and Adam discuss the new Premier League season. [Ep124]
The wrap-up of the incredible European Cup tournament with a discussion of the finals and its unpleasant aftermath...this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep123]
The semi-finals of the Euros are recapped, and the finals are previewed this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep122]
While Adam celebrates his 50th birthday in Vegas, Rick is joined by Paul M. Banks, author of 'Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America!' [Ep121]
The final sixteen in the Euros, and make picks for their final four. Adam and Rick has all of the fútbol news! [Ep120]
With every team now having seen action, Rick and Adam rate the European Cup teams, and preview what to expect over the next few rounds! [Ep119]
The upcoming month-long European Championship tournament, the Euros, is previewed by Adam and Rick! [Ep118]
A preview of the Champions League final, Chelsea vs. Manchester City. Adam and Rick with all of the fútbol news! [Ep117]
The dramatic ending to the Premier League season, the new inductees to the Premier League Hall of Fame, and of course, Guess the Premier League Star. Adam and Rick with the Premier League and other fútbol news! [Ep116]
Sergio Aguero's ill-fated Panenka penalty kick. Adam and Rick with the Premier League and other fútbol news! [Ep115]
Two English teams have qualified for the Champions League finals, and Rick and Adam discuss the matchup. Adam and Rick with the Premier League and other fútbol news! [Ep114]
The future potential inductees of the Premier League Hall of Fame. Adam and Rick have all of the details! [Ep113]
The incredibly controversial and unpopular European Super League. Words are not minced. Adam and Rick have all of the details! [Ep112]
Champions league results, and the strange battle brewing in the Premier League between head coaches--Oly vs. Jose. Adam and Rick have all of the details! [Ep111]
The Champions League, the Premier League, and how is the former US President Alexander Hamilton connected to any of this? Only one way to find out. Adam and Rick are back! [Ep110]
Adam and Rick chat about the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals and the Champions League quarter-finals, along with the relegation battle in the Premier League. [Ep109]
Adam and Rick discuss the latest Champions and Premier League results, and talk about one of the most amazing goals of all time...a Rabona. [Ep108]
Adam and Rick discuss something that hasn't happened in many years...a Champions League quarter-finals without Ronaldo or Messi. [Ep107]
Adam calls foul when Rick gives the most convoluted clue during the Guess the Premier League star feature. Yellow card shown. [EP106]
Amid the discussion of the Champions League and Premier League matches, Adam explains to Rick the definition of the English phrase Hobson's choice. [Ep105]
Adam and Rick talk about the return of the Champions League, the runaway winner of the Premier League, and a pretty challenging "Guess the Premier League Star". [Ep104]
Adam declares a Premier League champion for this year, despite the fact that there is still a lot of season to play. Which team does he think is a lock to win it all? [EP103]
Adam and Rick discuss the many American soccer players now playing overseas, including a few new signings. [Ep102]
Adam and Rick discuss the magic words Aston Villa manager Dean Smith said to the referee that got him thrown out of the game. It's not what you think. [Ep101]
For their 100th episode Adam & Rick give out awards to the best Premier League players in a whole range of categories. [Ep100]
Adam and Rick discuss the charming and memorable moments from this weekend's FA Cup competition in England. [Ep99]
Rick and Adam discuss the legacy of Gerry Marsden, the man behind the Liverpool song "You'll never walk alone" [Ep98]
Rick and Adam break down the many teams who have a shot at winning this season's Premier League, a list that includes nearly half the teams in the league. [Ep97]
Adam and Rick talk about the Festive Fixtures, and the great English tradition of watching soccer/football on Boxing Day. [Ep96]
Rick and Adam discuss the first manager getting fired this Premier League season, along with the battle of Tottenham and Liverpool. [Ep95]
Adam and Rick pay tribute to Diego Maradona, and discuss one of the most gruesome moments in Premier League history. [Ep93]
Rick and Adam discuss the sneaky genius of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Spurs, along with the stellar up and coming US Men's National Team. [Ep92]
Adam and Rick discuss the surprise team at the top of the table, and whether or not they are actual contenders. They also play the most difficult ever version of "Guess the Premier League Star". [Ep91].fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 { overflow:visible; }.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
Rick and Adam throw in a little Shakespeare to their Premier League discussions. [Ep90]
Adam and Rick discuss the Premier League teams off to a strong start, and analyze whether or not they are for real. [Ep89]
Adam and Rick talk about an injury to one of the most important players in the Premier League, and how that affects the prospects for the rest of the league. [Ep88]
Rick and Adam discuss all the last-minute moves Premier League teams made before the transfer window closed. And of course, Adam mocks Rick for the horrendous Liverpool loss. [Ep87]
Adam and Rick discuss the many upsets early in the Premier League season and what they could mean for the status of former powerhouses. [Ep86]
Adam and Rick discuss the biggest scoring weekend in Premier League history, and preview this weekend's games. [Ep85]
Adam and Rick recap week #1 of the Premier League, predict scores for the big matches in week 2, and complain about having to shell out an extra $5.99 a month for the Peacock Network. [Ep84]
Adam and Rick discuss the return of the Premier League, including roster changes for each of the clubs. They also make their season predictions. [EP83]
Adam and Rick wrap up the season by recapping the Champions League final and previewing some of the changes coming to next Premier League season. [EP82]
Adam and Rick discuss the finals of both the Champions League and Europa, two of the biggest matches of the year. [Ep81]
Adam and Rick preview the Champions League quarterfinals, including what could be the game of the year. [Ep80]
Adam and Rick discuss the return of the Champions League and discuss the matchups for world class clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, and more. [Ep79]
Adam and Rick wrap up the Premier League season, revisit their pre-season picks, and play Guess the Premier League star. [Ep78]
Adam and Rick preview the final Premier League weekend, and the teams that may be promoted to the league next year. [Ep77]
Adam and Rick discuss the battle for the Top 4 Champions League spots in the Premier League. With the lifting of Man City's ban, the race has suddenly gotten very interesting. [Ep76]
Adam and Rick discuss the teams in danger of dropping down to the lower league, and pick who they think will survive to play another Premier League season. [Ep75]
Adam and Rick place this year's Premier League champions (Liverpool) in the pantheon of all-time greats. [Ep74]
Adam and Rick discuss the latest Premier League scores and news, and explain an inexplicable English culinary tradition called Smack Barm Pey Wet. It's as good as it sounds. [Ep73]
Adam and Rick discuss the return of the Premier League, including the first batch of games, the jam packed schedule, and what we can expect over these next few weeks. [Ep72]
Adam and Rick prepare for the return of the British Premier League. Plus, they talk about the closing weeks of the German Bundesliga and provide some useful German soccer phrases. [Ep71]
Adam and Rick analyze the best and the worst of soccer's new reality in Germany. They also update what is happening here in America, and when we can expect the Premier League to return. [Ep70]
Adam and Rick analyze the return of professional soccer in Germany. No crowds, No high fives, and no defense. Also a check-in with the Premier League's Project Restart and see if it's still on track for a June start. [Ep69]
Adam and Rick discuss the return of soccer/football in Europe. The first place to give it a go is Germany, and Adam & Rick break down the Bundesliga clubs, including the many American players in that league. [Ep68]
Adam and Rick discuss the possible restarting of the Premier League, the German Bundesliga, the Champions League and more, plus Adam recommends more soccer movies and documentaries. [Ep67]
Adam and Rick update you on the latest Premier League news, but they also talk about some of the great streaming soccer entertainment available, including Adam's Top Five Soccer films of all time. [Ep66]
Adam and Rick update the latest news about league closures, including Champions League, Premier League, and European Cup. [Ep65]
Adam and Rick discuss the effects of the CoronaVirus on European football, and of course, they break down this week in the Premier League. [Ep64]
Adam and Rick discuss a truly disturbing French soccer story, the fight for the Top 5 in the Premier League, and more. [Ep62]
Adam and Rick discuss the penalty inflicted on Manchester City by the Champions League. It's a doozy. They also welcome a guest to the show, Chris Jamrozy from the Illinois Youth Soccer Association. [Ep61]
Adam and Rick discuss the rarity of postponed matches, the history of relegated teams, and more, including the regular feature...Guess the Premier League Star. [Ep60]
Adam and Rick analyze the winners and losers in this year's transfer window, and answer a question about Premier League team names. [EP59]
Adam and Rick explain the FA Cup, play the "Name the Premier League star" game, and Adam explains "squeaky bum time" [Ep58]
Adam and Rick talk about the greatest team in the world (Liverpool), and file their final "Across the Pond" report from Chelsea in London. [Ep57]
Adam and Rick discuss the star strikers of the Premier League (one injured, one red-carded, one setting records), and do their fourth installment of "Across the Pond"--a report from their visit to Chelsea. [Ep56]
Adam and Rick recap the holiday matches, explain the phenomenon of Boxing Day, and deliver another report from Across the Pond. [EP55]
Adam and Rick discuss the state of the Premier League table (top & bottom) as the league heads into the Christmas Fixtures, and the Champions League draw. Plus, episode 2 from across the pond--from Chelsea's training facility in England. [Ep54].fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 { overflow:visible; }.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
Adam and Rick paint the picture of their experience at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, as well as the usual features. [Ep53]
Adam and Rick prepare for their trip to Chelsea. Adam preps Rick on English grammar, football terminology, and dos and don'ts for attending a Premier League game. [Ep52]
Adam and Rick discuss the week in Premier League games, plus Adam explains what a Chip butty is to Rick. That's right, a chip butty. [Ep51]
Adam and Rick discuss the Titans of the Premier League--Liverpool & Manchester City--their close calls against lesser foes, and their upcoming battle against each other. [Ep50]
Adam and Rick discuss the emergence of American superstar Christian Pulisic--Chelsea's exciting young striker. Also, play along with the "Guess that Premier League Star" game, and schedule your DVR with Adam's TV Tip. [EP49]
Adam and Rick discuss the power of Manchester United's home stadium--Old Trafford. Also, play along with the Guess the Premier League Star game. Can you guess him before Adam does? [Ep48]
Adam and Rick discuss the sack race--which coach/manager will be sacked next? They also delve into what words can get you kicked out of a Premier League game. You might be surprised. [Ep47]
Adam and Rick discuss the perils of playing it out of the back, the up-and-coming Leicester team, the ugliest kits in the Premier League, and they play "Guess that Premier League Star" [Ep46]
Adam & Rick discuss Chelsea's climb up Liverpool mountain, throat-crushing Man City, the bubbles at West Ham, take a quiz about a Premier League star, and pick the scores of the top 5 games for next weekend. [Ep45]
Adam and Rick discuss a massive upset in the Premier League, fill out the NBC soccer pool, take a star-player quiz, and Adam points you in the right direction for future TV soccer viewing. [Ep44]
Rick meets his soccer broadcasting idol Arlo White, Adam breaks down the 96th North London Derby (Tottenham vs. Arsenal), and you can play along with their Guess the Premier League Star quiz.. [Ep43]
Adam and Rick discuss the decreasing gap between teams 3-20 in the Premier League, and the increasing gap between those same teams in the top 2. [Ep42]
Adam and Rick talk about the introduction of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the competition of the Premier League. [Ep41]
Adam and Rick recap the first week of the Premier League season, including the shocking loss of Adam's favorite team Chelsea. [Ep40]
Adam and Rick preview the upcoming Premier League season. New players. New teams. New rules. [Ep39]
EP38: Adam and Rick discuss the final week of the Premier League season, and preview the summer ahead (World Cup, Champions League, and Europa league finals).
EP37: Adam and Rick talk about the Player of the Year awards, the craziest game of the season, and take a quiz about the dirtiest players of all-time.
EP36: Adam and Rick discuss the great race for this year's Premier League title (between Man City & Liverpool), and take a quiz about previous down-to-the-wire races.
EP35: Adam and Rick discuss the FA Cup semis, take a FA Cup quiz, and do a quick preview of the U.S. Women's National Team chances of winning this summer's World Cup.
EP34: Adam and Rick discuss the cauldron of atmosphere at Liverpool, the statuesque defense of Fulham, Adam's soccer trip to Barcelona, and take a quiz about Sheffield
EP33: Adam and Rick discuss a fan attacking a player on the pitch, the Premier League title race heating up, the battle for 4th place, and Adam takes a quiz about one of the clubs moving up to the Premiership next year--Leeds United.
EP32: Adam and Rick reveal their nicknames discuss the Liverpool scoring crisis, penalty kick protocol, the Best of the Rest, and Adam take a Brighton & Hove Albion quiz.
EP31: Rick and Adam discuss the injury-palooza of Man U vs. Liverpool, the keeper who wouldn't leave the game, the sprinklers that sent a message, and Adam takes a quiz about Newcastle.
EP30: Adam and Rick discuss the worst loss in Chelsea history, the race for the top six, and take an Arsenal quiz.
EP29: Adam and Rick discuss the moves made during the January transfer window, the black cat on the field, the race for 7th and the race for 4th, and Adam takes a Cardiff City quiz
EP28: On this week's Free Kicks, Adam & Rick recap the London Derbies, explore the nuances of the January transfer window, and take a quiz about Manchester City FC.
EP27: Adam and Rick podcasting from McCormick Place, right smack in the middle of an international soccer coaches convention.
EP26: Adam and Rick discuss the firing of Jose Mourinho, preview the Round of 16 in Champions league, take a quiz about Liverpool, and give you TV tips for the jam-packed holiday schedule.
EP25: Adam and Rick discuss the new teams at the top and bottom of the Premier League table, the MLS final and American soccer progress, and Adam takes a quiz about Wolverhampton.
EP24: Adam and Rick recap Week 13 of the Premier League, Rick uses the word "audacious" in a sentence, and Adam takes a quiz about Huddersfield Town.
EP23: Adam and Rick discuss Week 12 of the Premier League season, Adam explains a foreign tradition and Rick pays tribute to two new broadcasting adjectives. This week's quiz is about Tottensham Hotspurs.
EP22: Adam and Rick discuss Premier League week 11, Rick suggests a new rule, Adam explains a foreign tradition, and this week's quiz is about Leicester City
EP21: Adam and Rick discuss Week 10 in the Premier League, the tragic death of Leicester City's owner, and Adam takes a quiz about Fulham.
EP20: Adam and Rick discuss week 9 of the Premier League, Adam explains a Liverpool song tradition, and takes a quiz about Bournemouth. He also gives this weekend's TV soccer viewing tip.
EP19: Rick and Adam recap Week 7 of the Premier League season, Adam takes a Burnley quiz, and Adam gives his weekly TV soccer tip.
EP18: Adam and Rick recap week 6 of the Premier League and the first leg of the Champions league, Adam explains a few British announcer idioms, Rick quizzes Adam on his knowledge of Southampton, and Adam offers this week's TV Tip.
EP17: Adam and Rick recap week 5 in the Premier League, preview the first leg of the Champions League group stage, offer Adam's weekend TV Tip, and Rick quizzes Adam about his West Ham United knowledge.
EP16: Adam and Rick discuss the Nation's League results and the retirement of Jermaine Jones, preview this season's Champions League, and Adam takes a quiz about Everton FC.
EP15: Adam and Rick discuss Clint Dempsey's retirement, week 4 of the Premier League, a few foreign traditions, and Rick quizzes Adam on his knowledge of Watford.
EP14: Adam and Rick discuss Schweinsteiger in Bayern, Jose's postgame meltdown, highlights from the 3rd week of the Premier League, and Rick quizzes Adam's knowledge of Manchester United.
EP13: Adam and Rick discuss Premier League week 2, the English definition of "cracker", and Rick quizzes Adam about Chelsea.
EP12: Adam and Rick preview the Premier League season and recap the first weekend of games.
EP11: Adam & Rick recap the World Cup final, and talk about some of the greatest moments from a truly memorable World Cup.
EP10: Adam and Rick recap the semi-finals (including England's painful loss), and preview the World Cup Finals.
EP9: Rick and Adam recap the Round of 16 and preview the Quarterfinals of the World Cup. Adam (the Brit) is just a little giddy.
EP8: Adam and Rick ride an emotional World Cup roller coaster, including a live session during the Germany game...in which Rick can be heard vomiting and weeping (metaphorically).
EP7: Adam and Rick go over the first week of the incredible World Cup, and preview what's to come this week.
EP6: Adam and Rick preview World Cup Groups G & H, and give you World Cup picks and viewing tips.
EP5: Adam and Rick discuss the surprising news about Zidane's retirement, USAs game versus Ireland, and preview World Cup groups D, E, and F, featuring great teams like Argentina, Brazil and Germany.
EP4: Rick and Adam recap the Champions League final, USA's game vs. Bolivia, and preview Groups A, B, and C in the upcoming World Cup.
EP3: Adam and Rick discuss Adam's trip to Barcelona including the game he saw there, as well as the FA Cup final, a preview of the Champions League final, and the finer points of coaching Adam learned from the Spanish.
EP2: Adam and Rick recap a memorable Premier League season, preview the FA Cup final, and discuss a possible new soccer franchise coming to Chicago.
EP1: Rick and Adam discuss the Champions league, some of the greatest Premier League managers, a turn of a British phrase, and relegation.