Podcast
Kickin' It
Hosted by CBS Sports, Kickin' It, Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL · EN
CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
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Aurelio De Laurentiis on Napoli, Scudetti, Maradona, and Why He'd Cast McTominay (Soccer 4/11)
Apr 1100:35:47Tap to summarizeMarco Messina sits down with the film producer who took a bankrupt Napoli out of the third division and built them into Italian champions. Twice. Aurelio De Laurentiis pulls back the curtain on the full story: the chaos of acquiring a club in ruins, the climb back through the divisions, and his unfiltered views on what's broken in the modern game: agent interference, fixture congestion, and a football industry that has lost the.He opens up about the financial tightrope of competing against much richer clubs, the friction of telling managers what they can and can’t spend, and why last season’s title - not the historic 2023 Scudetto that ended a 33-year drought - hit differently and meant more. He also sizes up Scott McTominay for a future in front of the camera and shares a story about working with Diego Maradona on a film set.To close, he turns his gaze to the bigger picture: Italy missing out on a third straight World Cup and the deep structural problems threatening the future of calcio. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marten De Roon on Atalanta's unique mindset, Messi's magic, and the World Cup dream (Soccer 3/12)
Mar 1200:47:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Kickin' It presented by Modelo, host Marco Messina sits down with Atalanta's Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon. As a key figure in Atalanta's sustained success at the top of Italian and European football, de Roon discusses the secret behind La Dea's rise, explaining how Gian Piero Gasperini transformed the mentality of the "small club" from Bergamo. De Roon, who is just five appearances away from breaking Atalanta's all-time appearances record, opens up about the special connection he's developed with the city and its passionate supporters. He reflects on the disappointment of missing Atalanta's historic Europa League final win, and shares his thoughts on the challenges Italian clubs face in retaining top talent. The conversation also delves into de Roon's unique playing style, his ambitions for the Netherlands national team ahead of the World Cup, and the madcap game against Argentina at the 2022 tournament as well as the majesty of Lionel Messi. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fabrizio Romano on “Here We Go,” 20-hour workdays & the transfers that changed everything (Soccer 3/4)
Mar 400:45:53Tap to summarizeMarco Messina sits down with the King of Transfers, Fabrizio Romano, for a deep dive into the grind behind the biggest scoops in football. From pioneering a digital-first approach to building a one-man media empire, Fabrizio explains why 20-hour workdays are the norm and how he balances being “a journalist for sure, but with skills as a content creator.” He opens up about being self-taught in multiple languages, the accidental birth of Here We Go, and navigating the toxic side of social media - including when he chooses to clap back. The conversation pulls back the curtain on trust and access: sitting on sensitive transfer news to protect key relationships, relying on instinct to separate truth from noise, and how his mindset has evolved from needing to be first to prioritizing accuracy and harmony. He reflects on the Lucas Paquetá saga, and shares pride in breaking the Moisés Caicedo-to-Chelsea bombshell despite Liverpool’s late push. Plus, which fanbases react the loudest (Indonesia and Manchester United supporters top the list), why he’s backing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil on the world stage, and a rapid-fire “in-the-mixer” segment that puts the transfer guru on the spot. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rafael Leão on AC Milan, CR7 & Portugal, Diogo Jota, Music & Zlatan (Soccer 2/20)
Feb 2000:41:46Tap to summarizeAnita Jones sits down with Portugal and AC Milan star Rafael Leão for a candid conversation about pressure, progression, and life beyond the pitch. Leão reflects on his humble beginnings on the outskirts of Lisbon, being ghosted by Benfica before landing at Sporting CP, and handling early comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo - the kind of “good pressure,” he says, that shaped his mentality. He also opens up about his relationship with streamer IShowSpeed, his respect for the rise of content creators in football, and why he embraces connecting the game to a new generation of fans. At AC Milan, Leão discusses managing expectations at one of Europe’s biggest clubs, adapting to a new role, and why “football now is about numbers.” He looks back on winning the Scudetto and being named Serie A MVP, the live-or-die intensity of the Milan derby, and how Zlatan Ibrahimović’s relentless competitiveness pushed him to another level. He also breaks down his growing on-field chemistry with Christian Pulisic. With Portugal, Leão explains why he believes Roberto Martínez is the right man to lead the national team, recalls the “crazy aura” of meeting Ronaldo for the first time, and speaks emotionally about the passing of Diogo Jota - “every game we think about him.” Off the field, he shares how becoming a father at a young age changed everything. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marcus Thuram on identity, Inter, France, and not being afraid to speak out (Soccer 2/5)
Feb 500:43:58Tap to summarizeFrance and Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram joins Anita Jones for a candid conversation about football, family, and forging his own identity. From a friendly rivalry with his brother Khéphren - “I wanted to prove I’m the big brother” - to navigating the weight of being Lilian Thuram’s son, Marcus opens up about maturity, values, and learning to question the world around him. He reflects on fashion as a quiet competition within the French national team, why comfort now beats standing out, and the small, surreal moments of his upbringing including giving Lionel Messi’s boots to a friend. On the pitch, Thuram breaks down his transition into a striker, his chemistry with Lautaro Martínez, and what it meant to win the Scudetto in his first season at Inter, capped by an unforgettable goal in the Derby della Madonnina. He discusses his evolution as a player, tuning out social media, resisting data obsession, and learning to process criticism without letting emotion dictate his game. Thuram also reflects on life in Italy, the dream of getting to represent France, and the emotion of making the 2022 World Cup squad including his fuzzy memories of coming off the bench in the final. Plus, why he isn’t afraid to use his platform to confront racism through education and mental strength. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jamie Carragher: "I don't want people to remember me as a footballer" (Soccer 1/29)
Jan 2900:45:15Tap to summarizeKate Scott sits down with UCL Today co-host and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher for a candid conversation about football, media, pressure, and life after the final whistle. Jamie reflects on the intensity of playing for Liverpool, the toll it took, and why management was never a path he wanted to follow. He opens up about learning to shut out outside noise from early criticism in his career to navigating controversy and social media as one of football’s most recognizable voices. The conversation turns to his evolution as a pundit, why he’s driven to be remembered as a top broadcaster rather than just a former player, and how working in media helped him step outside the Liverpool bubble. Jamie also shares what he misses most about playing, what it’s like watching his son chase his own football dreams while trying to stay quiet on the sidelines, and how seeing his daughter pursue acting has helped him enjoy something completely removed from the game. Plus, reflections on his Scouse identity, his pride in seeing Liverpudlians succeed, his sense of responsibility to give back, and the constant support of his wife, Nicola. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Scott McTominay on the Napoli glow up, Scotland's World Cup hopes & leaving Man Utd (Soccer 12/19)
Dec 1900:42:15Tap to summarizeKate Scott is joined by Scott McTominay for a wide-ranging conversation that captures a footballer at the peak of his confidence and clarity. Following a remarkable start to life in Serie A with Napoli, McTominay reflects on adapting to a new country and language, embracing life in Naples, and staying grounded after last season's Scudetto win. McTominay opens up about his mentality from his obsessive approach to fitness to navigating fixture congestion without excuses, and what it’s been like playing under Antonio Conte. He also looks back with pride on his formative years at Manchester United, discussing his development, his relationship with José Mourinho, and why his departure from the club came without bitterness. The conversation turns to international football as McTominay relives the unforgettable bicycle kick that helped Scotland return to the World Cup stage after 28 years, the belief that powered qualification, and how he plans to approach the tournament with calm and perspective. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cesc Fabregas on coaching Como, Arsenal’s title chances & Mourinho's influence (Soccer 12/11)
Dec 1101:01:02Tap to summarizeKate Scott sits down with legendary Spanish midfielder and World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas as he reflects on his transition into management and relives defining moments from an illustrious career. Cesc opens up on the Como project, the mentality of young players, and the challenges of coaching in the modern era. He revisits his formative years at La Masia and Arsenal, shares insights on Lamine Yamal and what it was like playing with a young Lionel Messi. Cesc also reflects his club career with Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, the iconic managers he worked under, and relives his assist in the 2010 World Cup final, and explains the philosophy shaping his next chapter. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Peter Schmeichel on Manchester United’s glory days & the toll of greatness (Soccer 10/20)
Oct 2100:53:41Tap to summarizeKate Scott sits down with CBS Sports colleague and goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the highs and lows of life at Manchester United. From humble beginnings in Denmark to becoming the heartbeat of Sir Alex Ferguson’s fabled United side, Peter opens up about the ambition that drove him, the boldness that defined his playing style, and the unique ways he earned the trust of his teammates - even about learning cricket to fit in! He recalls the seismic moment United lifted their first Premier League title, the surreal aftermath of that treble-winning night in Barcelona, and the mental fatigue that shaped his decision to leave Old Trafford soon after. Peter also reflects on the toll of today’s relentless fixture schedule, the balance between the person and the player, and what it’s been like watching his son, Kasper, follow in his footsteps. Now thriving as a Champions League reporter, the legendary goalkeeper shares how he’s found new purpose beyond the posts. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Thomas Müller on bowing out at Bayern, beating Brazil 7-1, legacy and next steps (Soccer 7/1)
Jul 100:47:55Tap to summarizeKate Scott sits down with Bayern Munich legend and World Cup winner Thomas Müller for a wide-ranging conversation with one of football’s most unique characters. Thomas opens up about his remarkable career, from scoring in a Champions League final to dismantling Brazil 7-1 at a World Cup. But for all the titles and trophies, he insists that competition means more than silverware - and explains why national team glory tops club success in his book. He reflects on his relationships with managers like Pep Guardiola, and why there were no hard feelings when Bayern decided not to offer him a contract extension. Thomas also shares admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity and how he’s come to accept that playing for Bayern at 36 isn’t the norm. Thomas talks legacy, pressure, and why despite having no mentality coach, he has always gotten the most out of his talents. He shares his thoughts on Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool, being a one-club man, and the value of keeping a “normal” life outside football. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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