Hey Kickback crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well including players, fans, and journalists. Please follow the link below if you enjoy this and share with anyone you think might like it as well!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kickback-26/id1857994985

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vx00ibBgMbgB5Y2LaQ8WN

The Committee gather to present the Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide. Books, Apparel, a Video Game and more for this 2025 holiday season. David presents his pitch and story for a Hallmark Christmas Soccer Movie and we are ENTHRALLED by the end of the tale.

Kickback Committee’s 2025 Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide

Adidas 2026 World Cup Kits: https://www.soccer.com/shop/products/fifa-world-cup

Despelote: https://despelote.game/

The Messi Effect by Paul Tenorio: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-messi-effect-9781250364173/

The Striker by Ana Huang: https://anahuang.com/books/thestriker/

TSA Pre-Check: https://www.tsa.gov/precheck

Away Luggage: https://www.awaytravel.com/collections/carry-on-luggage

Body Armor Zero Sugar Drink Packets: https://www.drinkbodyarmor.com/flash-iv-sticks

Dirt Pitch Apparel: https://dirtpitch.com/

Dreadfully Drawn Illustrations: https://www.dreadfullydrawn.co.uk/

02:37 - The Committee’s Soccer Holiday Gift Guide

25:53 - David’s Pitch for a Soccer Hallmark Christmas Movie

The Committee gathers for the final Happy Hour livestream for 2025. We celebrate the end of 2025 and Susannah reaching the successful end of her treatments. Friend of the Committee Jillian Sakovits surprises Sooz for the occasion, celebrating the milestone and the work it took Sooz get here. We keep the party rolling with Sooz’s home state of Illinois for 50 States of Soccer and discuss the entries we’ve received for 5-a-side and Favorite locations.

Listen to First Touch ’26 Capsule Podcasts to prepare for the 2026 World Cup: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

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