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Kicking Back

Hosted by Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana · sports · EN

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About this Podcast:

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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What is Kicking Back about?

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.

Who hosts Kicking Back?

Kicking Back is hosted by Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana. The show has published 72 episodes to date.

What has Kicking Back covered recently?

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).

How often does Kicking Back publish?

Kicking Back publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 72 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Kicking Back?

Booking probability for Kicking Back is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Kicking Back requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Kicking Back's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Kicking Back are Sports. Kicking Back has a sports audience.

About the host

Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana hosts Kicking Back, a sports podcast with 72 episodes published.

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  • Jun 2, 20269 minS0

    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...

  • May 19, 202614 minS0

    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...

  • Apr 28, 202618 minS0

    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...

  • Apr 21, 202621 minS0

    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...

  • Mar 29, 202618 minS0

    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...

  • Mar 15, 202612 minS0

    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...

  • Mar 1, 202615 minS0

    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...

  • Feb 22, 202620 minS0

    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...

  • Feb 15, 202616 minS0

    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...

  • Feb 1, 202616 minS0

    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...

  • Jan 25, 202619 minS0

    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...

  • Jan 4, 202617 minS0

    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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