Friday, April 19, 2013

HTWD Spotlight: KICKTV

So instead of writing about a sporting event/team/person, today I wanted to write a blog about a group that I've been a big fan of for the past few months. That group is KICKTV. If you don't know who they are, don't be alarmed. Read below to find out more about this awesome channel.

KICKTV is a YouTube channel that focuses on soccer, soccer, and more soccer. They launched a little over a year ago, and have been getting more and more popular by the month. As of April 19, 2013, they're at 430,000+ subscribers and have over 46,000,000 views on their channel. I first discovered this awesome channel with their series called "No Holden Back", which followed USMNT midfielder Stu Holden and his road to recovery from his knee injuries. I was quickly hooked, and subscribed almost immediately.

From that point on, KICKTV has gone on to create a variety of shows and series to entertain virtually any soccer fanatic. Here are some of my personal favorites:

Forza Roma: One of KICKTV's newer shows, Forza Roma gives us some insight on what the players  are like. Hosted by Roberta Mastomichele, this new series comes out weekly and has currently gone through 3 episodes. Click here to watch the latest Forza Roma video.

The Rumor Mill: Hosted by Layla Anna-Lee, this weekly show gives us the latest information on the rumors that are going on in world soccer. Every and any big soccer rumor is covered by TRM, and it allows you to stay up to date. Click here to watch the latest TRM video.

The Whip: Want to see the latest trending soccer videos? Say no more. Hosted by Rachel Bonnetta, this weekly video clip show brings you the funniest and most informative videos that are on the web. So, if you ever make a viral soccer video, then you can definitely expect it to be featured here. Click here to watch the latest video of The Whip.

The Gear Show: Out of all the shows KICKTV has to offer, this is probably my favorite. Hosted by Ben Hooper and Bryan Byrne, this show focuses on the latest and greatest soccer items on the market. Ben and Bryan test and review things such as balls, boots, and jerseys. Each review has good insight and humor, and I'm always looking forward to what they'll review next. Click here to watch the latest Gear Show video.

The Mixer: Possibly KICKTV's most frequent show, The Mixer comes out a few times a week to help keep us up to date with the latest scores/news in world soccer. Usually hosted by Ryan Bailey, this show covers every major soccer league and the latest news/opinions on each. Plus, Ryan has a cool accent and is a very soccer-savvy guy, so you'll definitely be entertained. Click here to watch the latest Mixer video.

Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular: As you can see by the title, this great show is hosted by the great Jimmy Conrad himself. Jimmy (and his fantastic hair) talk to various American soccer related people (Megan Rapinoe, Jozy Altidore) about American soccer related stuff. In other words, if you're a big USMNT fan like me, you're gonna love these videos. Click here to watch the latest video.

In order to not make this post longer than it already is, I'm gonna have to stop there. There are many more cool videos that KICTV put out daily, and I recommend you go check them all out. And who knows, if you become a big enough fan, you might even be able to get some free gear and become one of their #KICKTVULTRAS. Check them out first, though. They are my favorite channel on YouTube and are awesome at what they do.

KICKTV Links:

YouTube: youtube.com/KICKTV
Facebook: fb.com/kick
Twitter: twitter.com/KICKTV
Instagram: instagram.com/KICKTV
Tumblr: kicktv.tumblr.com

To see what you get for being in the #KICKTVULTRAS, check out my instagram (@jj_sanchez)

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