Kicks and Picks Podcast

For this summer's second installment of the "State of the Club" series, the guys welcome on Alberto (Berto_AJC) from the All Juve Cast to breakdown everything going on inside and out of Juventus. Things kick off with a review of a relatively disappointing season for Juve standards and whether Max Allegri is on the hot seat given his trophyless tenure so far and some recent links to a job in Saudi Arabia. Next Alberto takes us through all the likely player movements in and out of the club. USMNT star Timothy Weah has officially made his move to Turin but who are some other players that could be joining him and who else might be joining Juan Cuadrado on their way out of town? To close the episode, Alberto makes his predictions for Juventus 2023/24 campaign and plays a few rounds of Buy or Sell focusing on Juventus' performance next season!

With the offseason in full effect, we will be spending some time this summer doing a deep dive into a few of the top clubs across Europe to assess where things stand for them at the current moment. Kicking things off we dig into Milan's tumultuous start to the summer off the back of a, generally speaking, successful 2022/2023 campaign. Nick and Scott are joined by Michael Lisi (@ACMilanMichael) of Fossa De Leoni 1899 to breakdown all the positives that could be taken from last season as well as the controversial departures from the club that have caused much angst from the supporters. Next, a full review of all the names that have been linked to the club has the guys assessing which ones address Milan's needs the most and which ones are likely BS spun up by the media. Finally, Michael gives his expectations for Milan's upcoming season and the guys drop a few predictions that can probably be taken with a grain of salt this long before the season starts (unless they come true in which case we 100% called that.)

The guys are back for more CONCACAF action as the Nations League gives way to the Gold Cup this week. Joining the pod is Nick (@nicholas_calcio) from The Calcio Guys podcast and Canadian resident to help breakdown the rosters from all the key teams in the tournament. With Mexico and USA being heavy favorites despite their lackluster squads, the guys look at which teams have an outside chance at winning the tournament before making the official Kicks and Picks Future pick for the Tournament. Closing the episode, the guys take a quick look at the lines for the opening matches and lock in their favorite bets and discuss the strategies and angles they will be playing all tourney long!

The club season may be officially over but the International schedule is ready to kick off! Nick and Scott are here to breakdown the best picks in the International fixture list for the week so you can scratch that soccer betting itch all summer long. Starting the episode the guys briefly recap the Champions League Final that saw Pep and Manchester City finally lift the most prestigious trophy in Club soccer for the first time. The guys then shift into UEFA Nations League action where the two semifinal matchups feature European stalwarts of Netherlands vs Croatia and Spain vs Italy. With full rosters and strong lineups expected from all sides, the guys breakdown which nations they expect to advance and which props are worth your attention. Closing the episode the guys do a quick whip around of the best remaining bets from the CONCACAF action and Euros 2024 qualifying with a full slate of matches to pick and choose from.

The biggest match in Club Football is finally here! The leagues have finished, champions have been crowned and losers have been sent packing to the lower leagues. All that remains is the final showdown that determines who begins their reign as Europe's top club and takes home the Champions League trophy! Does Pep finally get Manchester City the last piece of silverware that has eluded them despite being one of the best clubs in Europe over the last decade? Can Inter pull off one of the bigger upsets in Champion's League Final history and take him their 4th European title? Nick and Scott return for one last betting guide and match preview for the 2022-2023 Champions League season to breakdown how they see this match playing out and where you should be staking your money this weekend!

The guys are back for one last pod before the official end of the 2022-2023 league season. Kicking off the episode, the guys recap the Europa Finale with Coach still trying to figure out where Roma went wrong in their pursuit of a second consecutive European Title. Nick and Scott celebrate a second consecutive season where they cashed on their official future from the Quarter Finals preview pod after Sevilla pulled through with the +1200 win. They shift gears to recap the season finale of the Premier League season where they discuss the new blood qualifying for Europe and dissect the final salvo in the relegation battle that saw Everton escape once again. Wrapping up Buy or Sell, the Serie A final weekend is previewed with a focus on the remaining Europa and Conference league spots as well as which of Spezia and Hellas Verona will survive the relegation drop and play another season in Serie A next year. Closing the episode are the guys Hat Trick of picks focused entirely on the closing Serie A slate this weekend. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to the pod to keep up to date with all the good stuff the guys are cooking up for the summer offseason!

With the Premier League entering it's final match week, the guys breakdown the remaining relegation scenarios for Everton, Leeds and Leicester and how they see the final table looking come Sunday afternoon. Nick laments what losing Leeds could mean to the podcast but results in a deeper discussion about what happens to the USMNT players on Leeds should they drop down to the Championship and whether they are better moving to another club in Europe or returning home to the US to play in the MLS. In Italy, Milan have found themselves with renewed hope at a top 4 finish and another season in the Champions League thanks to another points deduction for Juventus. The guys take a look at the matchup between the two clubs that could see Milan locked into 4th should they come away with a win. Closing the episode is the last full slate of Hat Trick of Picks with the guys trying to finish the season strong and cap off a positive season against the books.If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to the pod to keep up to date with all the good stuff the guys are cooking up for the summer offseason!

The guys are back with another episode breaking down the best (and worst) matchups of the EPL and Serie A slate for the weekend. With entire seasons boiling down to the last few matches of the season, the guys focus in on the relegation battles as two major matchups have the potential to save the whole season for one club while effectively dooming another to relegation into the lower leagues. Kicking off the show, the guys discuss the Champions League semifinal matchups and their disappointment in Milan and Real's performances before taking a quick peak at the final matchup between Inter and Manchester City. Buy or Sell kicks off next with a look at Leeds United's trip to West Ham as they look at their best chance in escaping the relegation zone with 3 massive points well within reach. Next they shift over to Italy as Spezia visits Lecce where both clubs are desperate for a point in their attempt to secure another season in Serie A. Closing the episode are the guys locks for the weekend as the Hat Tricks of Picks look to finish the season strong after a promising 6-4 weekend last week.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to subscribe to the pod on your streaming platform of choice!

It's the final countdown! With just two matches left before the Champions League Final matchup is set, Scott and Nick are back to breakdown the second legs of the Semifinals to make sure you are ready for this week's action. First up is AC Milan attempting to overcome a disastrous start that saw them concede a two goal head start to Inter Milan in the first 11 minutes of the match. With 90 minutes remaining, can they turn things around at the San Siro or are Inter set for a trip to the Finals for the first time since 2010? In the second match, Manchester City returns home needing a win against reigning champions Real Madrid in order to get their second crack at a Champions League Final under current Manager Pep Guardiola. Last year, this match was a 4-3 thrilled in City's favor but can you expect a similar show of attacking dominance this week? Closing the show, the guys dig into the Europa League as pod favorite Sevilla are close to securing their 5th Europa Finals trip since 2014 and Coach's Roma squad are on the cusp of their second consecutive trip to a European Final under Mourinho. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice to stay up to date on all things Champions League as the season comes to a close.

Nick finally makes his comeback after missing the pod the last few weeks which means we have a full strength crew to break down the home stretch of the European Club seasons. Buy Or Sell starts with Aston Villa hosting Tottenham in what could be the deciding match on who plays in Europe next season and who's left watching at home. Next the guys look at which relegation candidates have the best chance at pulling an upset this weekend and getting them one step closer to safety. The guys shift over to Italy and assess what chance Roma has at keeping their European hopes alive for another week as they face a Bologna team who's ability to score goals has been key in their Serie A success this season. Concluding the segment, the guys look at which longshots in Italy could be the won worth a small stake this weekend as the top teams face some of the Serie B bound clubs. Closing the show is the Hattrick of Picks and Pod Lock of the week as the guys scramble to save a winning record after a scorching hot first half of the season.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to subscribe to the pod on your streaming platform of choice!