
In 2026, the biggest tournament in football arrived in America.<br /><br />But one question remains… does America actually love the game? <br /><br />Welcome to The American Football Dream - a Kicking Back...


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Kicking Back is the football travel & culture show hosted by Lewis Costello (comedian & Blackburn Rovers announcer) and Millie Chandarana (professional footballer, Burnley FC Women). We showcase football worldwide. Every week, we bring you fresh episodes exploring the game from every angle: ⚽ Exclusive on-location visits to some of the biggest clubs in world football 🏟️ Spotlights on brilliant, lesser-known clubs at the heart of their communities 🎙️ In-studio chats full of laughs, stories, and insight into football culture Kicking Back is all about discovering the people, places, and stories that make football the greatest game in the world. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for new episodes every week! 🔔
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Signup to Generate a PitchKicking Back is the football travel & culture show hosted by Lewis Costello (comedian & Blackburn Rovers announcer) and Millie Chandarana (professional footballer, Burnley FC Women). We showcase football worldwide.
Kicking Back is hosted by Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Has America Finally Fallen In Love With Football?" (9 July 2026, 29 minutes), "Has America Finally Fallen In Love With Football?" (9 July 2026, 29 minutes), and "Inside Philadelphia Union: The Most Innovative Club In Football?" (15 June 2026, 17 minutes).
Kicking Back publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 72 episodes.
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In 2026, the biggest tournament in football arrived in America.<br /><br />But one question remains… does America actually love the game? <br /><br />Welcome to The American Football Dream - a Kicking Back...

In 2026, the biggest tournament in football arrived in America. But one question remains… does America actually love the game? Welcome to The American Football Dream - a Kicking Back documentary. To mark the FIFA World...

Come with us as we go behind the scenes at Philadelphia Union - one of the most innovative football clubs in the world, where cutting-edge technology, elite player development, and bold thinking are redefining what a...

Come with us as we go behind the scenes at Philadelphia Union - one of the most innovative football clubs in the world, where cutting-edge technology, elite player development, and bold thinking are redefining what a...

This week, we head to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey - the venue that will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in just a matter of weeks. Standing outside one of the biggest stadiums in America, we discuss whether...

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This week, Kicking Back goes international as we head to New Jersey and discover what might just be the BEST football bar we've ever seen - Varitage Brew Works!<br /><br />Surrounded by supporters gearing up for the...

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This week, we catch full-blown World Cup fever as we debate whether 2010 was the greatest World Cup EVER - reliving the madness of South Africa, iconic goals, unforgettable moments, legendary kits, Shakira’s Waka Waka...

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This week, we dive into the madness at Chelsea FC as another manager walks away very well paid - asking how clubs keep getting it so wrong and why sackings seem to come with a smile these days. We get into the chaos of...

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Come with us as we step inside Burnley FC - a club built on community, identity, and a genuine one club mentality. From Turf Moor’s unique matchday experience to behind-the-scenes access through a player’s perspective...

This week, we ask the big one: is Mohamed Salah actually the greatest African player in Premier League history? We debate Salah vs Yaya Touré (with Didier Drogba firmly in the mix), talk legacy, timing, and whether...

This week, we dive into KSI buying into non-league side Dagenham & Redbridge, debate whether celebrity ownership is good for football, and ask where it all ends - followed by a bit of football shirt nostalgia and one of...

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It's our first visit to a Premier League club: Chelsea FC!<br /><br />Come with us as we step inside Stamford Bridge, exploring the hidden corners, untold stories and behind-the-scenes spaces that make the club what it...

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In 2019, Bury FC were expelled from the Football League... But that wasn’t the end of the story. Come with us as we go inside one of English football’s most dramatic collapses and extraordinary comebacks.<br /><br...

This week, we look at the race for the Premier League title, whether Arsenal have lost their composure, and why Man City might just be the new favourites! <br /><br />If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review...

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Come with us inside Accrington Stanley - a founding member of the Football League, built on graft, community, and proper northern resilience. From the brickworks that shaped the town to the pitch at the Wham Stadium, we...

This week, we look at Cristiano's decision not to play for Al-Nassr, as his strike continues. Are players truly becoming bigger than the clubs they play for? <br /><br />If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a...

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This week, we look at which football clubs we'd like to visit in 2026 - and we'd love your help! They can be big or small, as long as they have a story. We've been to Benfica, Dortmund and Celtic, but we've loved...

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What a chaotic tournament! This week, we go over the drama, scandals and success of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, before trying to name our all-time animated movie five-a-sides - do you agree with our picks? (Shrek...

This might be the most random episode of the show ever. 😂<br /><br />If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review, and SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week!<br /><br />KICKING BACK is the show where football...

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In this special WFH of Kicking Back, we go over the year that was, and explore what 2026 might hold for the podcast. Undeniably exciting times!<br /><br />If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review, and SUBSCRIBE...
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