The Kits Are Alright - A Football Shirt Podcast

This week, host Adrian is joined by regulars Alex, Mike and Scotty to discuss Betis's new cup kit, Shimizu's anniversary strip, Kit Geek's shirt-focused stats and the latest kit transfer news.

In the main feature, Colin Black (Twitter: @greatleftfoot84) talks about his Issue 2 article 'Polyester Emotions'.  Colin tells us about the feelings evoked by his favourite strips, and his experiences growing up as an Arsenal fan far from their North London base.

This week we stop for a chat with the former Head of Design at Nike. There's another controversial pick to enter KitRoom 101 and we dissect all the weekly shirt news.

This week Adrian and Tom were joined by Mike Keay (Twitter: @FootieShirtz) and Steve Hooper (Twitter: @InclusionFooty1).  The boys discussed Maradona's matchworn hitting the open market, whilst Tom from Shirt Union (Twitter: @TheShirtUnion) joined them to discuss Nike's famous T90 template.  Phil Delves (Twitter: @phildelves) submitted unnecessary marketing spiel to enter Kitroom 101.

A rare Adrian-less episode this week, as Rob makes a return as host flanked by Alex and Tom.  The boys discuss Dortmund's latest release as the German side aim to take Napoli's unwanted shirt record, whilst Milan's festive-themed fourth shirt raises eyebrows and Fiorentina hand design responsibilities over to the fans.

Pod focus - the kit company executive

We talk to ex-Global Director of Football for Reebok Glen Joyce (Twitter: @Joyceygold) about his adventures heading up an international kit brand.  Glen tells us how we almost saw Bolton Wanderers shirts at the 1998 World Cup, and how his life was saved by the boots of Colombian maverick Carlos Valderrama.

Listener Steve (Twitter: @SteveShirts) presents a major nameset gripe in Kitroom101, and our favourite kitman Steve Hooper (Twitter: InclusionFooty1) shares his latest confessions.

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. This week Adrian hosts, with Alex and Tom joining him to discuss Bari's new nautical-themed shirts and Daniel Levy's polyester-based plan to rebalance Spurs' books.  Cassidy Sepnieski (Twitter: @csepnieski) joins us to talk about her work designing CFS's new 90s-themed FIFA hook-up strips.

Pod focus - Hearts matchworn collection

Grant Young (Twitter: @heartsshirts) joins the boys to discuss his amazing matchworn collection and his new book 'Hearts of Midlothian, 51 Shirts: Moments in Time' which you can pre-order now on Amazon before its release in May.

Listener Matt (Twitter: @ShirtByShirtMT) tries to convince the boys of the evils of early kit leaks in Kitroom101.

Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. This week Adrian hosts, with Alex and Tom joining him to discuss KIT Magazine Issue 3 articles, Real's new Yamamoto shirt and much more.

Pod focus - Swindon Town Kitman

Steve Hooper (@InclusionFooty1) joins the boys to discuss life as a professional kitman and... kitfluencer(?) as he talks about giving fans an insight into his daily work through Tiktok.

Listener Colin Black (Twitter: @greatleftfoot84) shares his dislike of drawstrings in Kitroom101.

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. This week Adrian hosts, with Rob and Scott joining him to discuss Italy's new kit manufacturer, Meyba's entry to the US football market, and a number of other hot topics from this week.

Pod focus - Ennerre 80s remakes

Damien from RB Jerseys (www.rb-jerseys.com, Twitter: @classicsoccerjs) joins the boys to discuss remaking 80s Ennerre classics with the legendary Nicola Raccuglia.

Kit community stalwart Pedro Almeida (Twitter: @ThePedronator) shares his pattern-related pet hate in Kitroom101.

Welcome to the tenth episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. The boys are again at full strength as Alex, Rob, Adrian and Tom all feature.  Today's guest is a familiar face (or voice?) as Scott Anderson (Twitter: @FlyingScotty) returns to set the record straight on Nike's high-profile PSG collab.  We also cover the kit-based initiatives launched to support Ukraine, Bury AFC's new home kit which will be determined by fans, ANOTHER NAPOLI SHIRT (unlucky thirteen...) and a number of other hot topics from this week.

Pod focus - PSG x Jordan

Scott gives us the low-down on PSG's novel tie-up with the American sub-brand.  We discuss the origin of the brand, and how it came to feature in the Parisian club's kit designs.  Also, a chronology of the shirts released to date and some of their key features.

Listen out as Rob and Adrian face off over a sponsor-based quiz question from a high-profile league.

Welcome to the ninth episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. This week, Alex returns to the hotseat as Rob, Adrian and Tom make up a full-strength pod squad. The boys are joined by vintage adidas collector James (Twitter: The TrefoilMan) to discuss his top five trefoil shirts which includes both club and country classics.  We also cover Barcelona and Napoli's differing approach to shirt releases, the results of the BVB 23/24 home shirt design competition, Empoli's Kappa kit history, Schalke's political stand on their sponsor and a number of other hot topics from this week.

Pod focus - Top Five Classic 80s Trefoil Shirts

James talks about his favourite classic adidas shirts containing the iconic trefoil design, from the era of big hair and small shorts.  We cover kits including Battiston and Schumacher, a niche 1986 World Cup strip, a controversial but well-loved template and a Maradona-worn icon.

Listen out as Rob and Tom face off over a lineup-based quiz question featuring teams from a classic match.

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Kit Mag Podcast. This week, Alex is on the treatment table (well just busy), Tom steps into the role of host and Rob makes his return after upsetting fans of 00s shirts. Joining those two and our cultured Calcio connoisseur Adrian is Marseille collector Chester Lech (Twitter: @SustainableArch). In a busy week for shirt releases across the pond, we dive into the plethora of MLS releases (from stunning to stupid), Mizuno’s return to the Italian elite and Adidas take on the Puma template (yeah, we were confused too).