Rafa and Jackson dive into the wild world of the English Premier League, breaking down surprise standings, rising stars, and the teams they think are overrated, underrated, and ready to take the top spot. From Liverpool’s rollercoaster season to Arsenal’s free-kick magic to Chelsea’s young players stepping up, the guys sort through all the drama with their signature mix of real analysis and total silliness. They also debate sweaty hands, randomly drink seltzer mid-recording, test out some jokes, and somehow end up talking about dinosaurs, frogs, and imaginary flying over stadiums.

Along the way they check in on Sunderland’s unexpected rise, Manchester City’s star-powered bounce back, whether Van Dijk is still a brick wall, and which breakout players to watch next year. Plus, Jackson shares news about his final soccer game of the season and the coincidence that he’ll be facing a team called Premier FC right after this Premier League episode. Another hilarious, chaotic, and awesome adventure with the boys.

Rafa and Jackson are back with their friend Cam to finish building their dream MLB All-Star lineup—one big combined team from across all of baseball. They go position-by-position, arguing their favorites and backing it up with stats, clutch moments, and some hilarious kid logic. Expect lively debates about catcher (Cal Raleigh love!), a tough call at first base, and spirited second-base talk that pits batting vs. fielding value.

The trio also unpack key baseball concepts in plain-kid English—what WAR (Wins Above Replacement) actually means, what a DH does, and why “clutch” matters. Outfield sparks fly (Aaron Judge is a lock), Julio Rodríguez gets big props, and left field turns into a puzzle featuring Kyle Schwarber… sometimes DH-ing. On the mound, they shout out ace starters, then land on closers and relievers with a big nod to Edwin Díaz—and crack up over a running “Ed Sheeran on the Dodgers” bit.

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Rafa and Jackson are back with their friend Cam for a super fun deep dive into baseball stats. They break down what batting average really measures, why OPS is a big deal for hitters, and how ERA helps you judge a pitcher. They compare strikeouts, wins, and losses, talk about surprising names at the top of the leaderboards, and celebrate learning how numbers can tell the story of a whole season.

But it is not all baseball. The crew swaps Halloween candy picks, and trades quick soccer stories. By the end you will know which stats to watch the next time you catch a game and you will be ready for their All-Star predictions next episode.

Rafa and Jackson are back—this time broadcasting straight from the sidelines in Red Hook! Between flag football games and plenty of laughs, they dive deep into one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports: El Clásico — Real Madrid vs Barcelona. From Ronaldo and Messi’s glory days to Neymar’s PSG move and today’s young stars like Lamine Yamal, they break down what’s changed, who’s dominating, and why this rivalry never gets old.

The boys also recap their own recent soccer tournaments (with some wild scores and awesome comebacks!) and tease a fun future episode all about baseball and the MLB awards. Plus, they share jokes, random facts, and even do a few silly voices — because what’s Awesome Sports for Kids without a little chaos?

Whether you’re cheering for Real Madrid, Barça, or just love hearing two friends talk sports with heart and humor, this episode is packed with energy, laughs, and tons of fun for kids.

Rafa and Jackson dive into the 2025 Ballon d’Or—soccer’s biggest award for the best player in the world! They explain what the Ballon d’Or is, break down who won the awards, and give their own funny and passionate takes on the winners. The boys also reveal their picks for the “Team of the Year,” choosing their favorite goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers. Along the way, listeners will hear why they love players like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, and more.

With lots of laughs (and even a little debate about sweaty hands and soccer clubs), this episode is the start of a kid-powered sports journey. Next time, they’ll cover El Clásico—but for now, tune in to hear how two 9-year-olds see the biggest names in world soccer.