Show overview
The KickAround has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 103 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 12th season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 14m and 1h 24m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Andy Swift & Peter Welpton.
From the publisher
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 portion of the True Ticket P1 who also loves soccer. No matter if you’re new to the game or a long-time hardcore, don’t worry, we’re just kickin’- it around.
Latest Episodes
View all 103 episodesKickAround #442 - "Why Won't You Use My Tool?"
KickAround #441 - "Very Bestest Game of All Time, in the History of the Universe?"
KickAround #440 - "You Have Two Friends & They're Both Spurs Fans?"
S12 Ep 28KickAround #439 - "Saying Nice Things About Your Own Players"
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.
S12 Ep 27KickAround #438 - "Is Poch Playing 4D Chess or Panicking?"
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.
S12 Ep 26KickAround #437 - "No, They're Not Playing Chechnya, In Chechnya"
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.
S12 Ep 25KickAround #436 - "FIFA Can Do Whatever It Wants"
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.
S12 Ep 24KickAround #435 - 16 Years 73 Days
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.
S12 Ep 23KickAround #434 - "You're Punching Down, Andy"
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.
S12 Ep 22The KickAround #433 - "I'm Very White"
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.
S12 Ep 21KickAround #432 - "So Many Igors!"
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.
S12 Ep 20KickAround #431 - "Everybody's Hero"
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.
S12 Ep 19KickAround #430 - "American Soccer's Third Rail"
January 31, 2026- Peter and Andy dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest news and updates from the Premier League and Champions League. They break down the drama-filled week, including Wrexham's impressive win and the USL's plans for a new Premier League. They also touch on the US men's national team, discussing the recent comments from coach Pochettino and the implications of the team's upcoming World Cup. With their signature blend of humor and insight, Peter and Andy tackle the biggest stories in the soccer world. (can you tell AI wrote this?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 18KickAround #429 - Saturday Night Sauna by the Sea
January 24, 2026 - Peter and Andy, forced by the winter storm to do the show from their respective homes, are joined by (and giggled at) by Lars Sivertsen to discuss The Cherries big dramatic win over Liverpool, Spurs dropping more points and the final week of the Champions League group stage. Plus World Cup Nerd! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 17KickAround #428 - "Dr Tottenham Can Help!"
Jan 17, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are joined by Lars Sivertsen to discuss the unexpected outcome of the Manchester Derby, Spurs losing again, and Liverpool's unexpected draw at home. Plus World Cup stuff, the Dallas effect on the USMNT and "Man vs Fat".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 16KickAround #427 - "Snails from a Random Stadium in Belgium"
January 10, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return for a historic day in the FA Cup, a look at the 1st half of the Premier League Season, Daniel Robertson w/ Serie A, and some kit talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 15KickAround #426 - "Andy's Soccer Garage Sale"
January 3, 2026 - It's a new year and a new episode of soccer talking! From discussing the changes at Chelsea, to Sunderland's suprising rise and the day's results in the Premier League. Plus, a peek at the potential knock-out games DFW may get during the World Cup and confusion over the USSF new USMNT slogan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 14The KickAround - "Making the Best of It"
December 28, 2025 - With other station programming getting in the way of discussing the crowded holiday soccer calendar, Peter and Lars are left to podcast about it. Villa continues to power ahead and belie Lars' concerns over their numbers, where will Semenyo go? and a full run-through of the Premier League weekend of results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 13KickAround #425 - "Have I Pontificated Before?"
December 13, 2025 - Andy Swift returns to join Peter Welpton in digging further into the World Cup news, details and debate over ticket prices, group stage travel and how the weather may impact the games. Plus Mo Salah drama, Arsenal/Wolves in real time and a discussion of 30 years of MLS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S12 Ep 12KickAround #424 v2 - "Watching Premier League in a Barn"
(an error in the 1st upload of this episode caused us to pull it and repost it) December 6, 2025 - A big week with the World Cup Draw and schedule being released and Andy Swift attending MLS Cup. Lars Sivertsen joins from Norway to work through the groups & discuss the US' outlook. Plus a review of the day in the PL, including some surprising (or not so surprising) results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.