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Kicking Back

Kicking Back

Written by: Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana
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 Kicking Back is the football travel & culture show hosted by Lewis Costello (comedian & Blackburn Rovers announcer) and Millie Chandarana (Burnley FC Women).

Every Sunday, 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 UK 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! 🔔Copyright Lewis Costello Football
Episodes
  • Chelsea Sacked Him... He STILL Gets 20M 😂

    Chelsea Sacked Him... He STILL Gets 20M 😂
    Apr 28 2026
    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 modern football ownership, debate who could (or should) fix Chelsea, and question whether the game’s lost the plot when failure comes with a £20M reward - before talking Player of the Year shouts, giving Bruno Fernandes his flowers, and exploring a huge moment in the game as Marie-Louise Eta makes history on the touchline.

    Who's your Player Of The Year? Let us know!

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    18 mins
  • Inside Burnley FC: A Players Perspective

    Inside Burnley FC: A Players Perspective
    Apr 21 2026
    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, we take a closer look at what makes Burnley different.

    Thanks to our partners at Huel - use the code KICKINGBACK for £10 off when you spend £60 or more! 👉 https://my.huel.com/KICKINGBACK

    If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review, and SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week!

    KICKING BACK is the show where football meets nonsense - from comedian/Blackburn Rovers announcer Lewis Costello and Burnley FC Women's footballer Millie Chandarana.

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    21 mins
  • Is Mo Salah the Greatest African Player in Premier League History?

    Is Mo Salah the Greatest African Player in Premier League History?
    Apr 14 2026
    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 we’re taking greatness for granted while it’s right in front of us - before diving into discontinued snacks, building our ultimate 5-a-side, and uncovering some absolute forgotten gems along the way.

    We’ve also got a brand new partner on board this week - massive shout out to Huel!

    If you want to try Huel for yourself, use the code KICKINGBACK for £10 off when you spend £60 or more!

    👉 https://my.huel.com/KICKINGBACK

    If you've enjoyed the show, please leave a review, and SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week!

    KICKING BACK is the show where football meets nonsense - from comedian/Blackburn Rovers announcer Lewis Costello and Burnley FC Women's footballer Millie Chandarana.

    👇 FOLLOW THE MADNESS 👇

    🔗 Subscribe to Kicking Back 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@KickingBackPod?sub_confirmation=1 Kicking Back on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@kickingbackpod
    Lewis Costello on X 👉 http://x.com/lewiscostello
    Millie Chandarana on X 👉 http://x.com/milliechands
    Lewis Costello on Instagram 👉 http://instagram.com/lewisblaizecostello
    Millie Chandarana on Instagram 👉 http://instagram.com/milliechand
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    17 mins
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