Kiss the Badge is back after the festive break and Ash is covering some serious ground to kick off the new series. There’s a clear look at what the podcast is going to be about moving forward and, just as importantly, what it isn’t. If you’re here for football nostalgia, football history, classic football shirts, iconic kits, and football shirt throwbacks, you’re in the right place.

There’s also a deep dive into the World Cup that made both the footballing world and our host fall in love with the game. France 98, a tournament steeped in football culture, late-90s nostalgia, and unforgettable kits. From watching Scotland v France in the opening game, to sitting down for a first World Cup final, to that strange, brilliant summer spent going to Sainsbury’s and collecting coins with Andy Hinchcliffe on them. No, that’s not a joke.

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In this episode of Kiss the Badge, we dive into two of football’s most iconic shirts — and the unforgettable stories stitched into them.

From Leicester City’s 5000–1 Premier League miracle in the 2015/16 season, when the Foxes shocked the world under Claudio Ranieri, to David Beckham’s England redemption arc in 2001 — the 5–1 win over Germany, that last-minute free kick against Greece, and the birth of the legend known as “Golden Balls.”

We explore how both shirts became symbols of belief, defiance, and destiny, and how they turned doubt into glory. Expect football nostalgia, shirt culture deep dives, and the kind of storytelling that makes you fall in love with the game all over again.

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Two iconic football stories. One unforgettable conversation. In this episode, we dive deep into the legendary Arsenal 2003–04 Invincibles season, when the Gunners went unbeaten in the Premier League under Arsène Wenger, led by Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and an era-defining squad. We explore the history, tactics, culture, and the impact of that gold Premier League trophy moment that changed English football forever.

Then, we switch to Spain and the Barcelona 2012–13 season, a year defined by Lionel Messi’s record-breaking goalscoring run. From 91 goals in a calendar year to his magical link-up with Xavi and Iniesta, we revisit how Messi became The Immortal Argentine — a player whose brilliance transcended the game.

👕 Whether you’re a Premier League nostalgist, a Barça purist, or simply love football history and classic kits, this episode celebrates two of the greatest chapters in the modern game.

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