Kicking Back

Kicking Back

Kicking Back is a weekly football/travel show, telling the stories of some of the most interesting clubs in the world, and documenting our adventures along the way. Co-hosted by stand-up comedian/Blackburn Rovers announcer Lewis Costello and Nottingham Forest footballer Millie Chandarana, Kicking Back is all about covering the most interesting tales in world football from a different perspective, and peeling back the curtain on life as a player.

Episodes

November 29, 2024 15 mins
With Millie completing her transfer to Nottingham Forest, we find out what TV she's been watching since the move. We also go over some classic moments of football heritage from our childhood, including that classic ad featuring the legend, Ronaldinho!
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We're BACK! After Lewis stupidly spilt Irn Bru on his laptop and halted all our wonderful progress, we're back in sunny Blackburn for an overdue catch-up. This week, we're talking about the reaction to Thomas Tuchel being named the England manager - is he the perfect man for the job?
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We visited the home of Swedish football! This week, we're in Malmo, witnessing the rebirth of one of the most successful womens teams in world football. We also try our hand at commentary, and sneak into the press area for some undercover reporting! 🕵️‍♀️
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We take you behind the scenes of VfL Wolfsburg with an exclusive tour of their state-of-the-art facilities. As the team gears up for another exciting season in the Bundesliga, we explore the strategies and preparations that go into competing at the highest level of German football.

We also speak to the host of the official Wolfsburg podcast, Volker Rechin, to find out about the history of the club he loves.
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Newly promoted Serie A side Venezia FC invited us to tour their training facility, ahead of a season that will see them playing the likes of Inter Milan, Juventus and AS Roma. Here's our take on their amazing new home!

We also interview Venezia FC Femminile's goalkeeper, Inés Palmiero Herrera, and the head of the women's set-up, Grazia Trentin, to find out about their plans to reach the top tier of Italian football.
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July 28, 2024 7 mins
In honour of England's big win, we went to The Big Easy at Canary Wharf and ordered the whole menu. It was one of the best days ever.
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Join us for a special episode of Kicking Back, recorded live from a bustling pub in Berlin! Lewis Costello and Millie Chandarana dive into the latest buzz around Euro 2024, debating whether Germany has emerged as the new favorites to take home the trophy. With passionate discussions, insider insights, and the lively atmosphere of a German pub, this episode is not to be missed.
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Is it actually coming home?! In this special preview episode, we bring you the latest insights and predictions recorded right outside the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin. Join us as we dive into the most anticipated football tournament of the year!
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We're live from Wembley Stadium for a very special episode - head to our YouTube channel here to check out the stadium in all its glory! This week, we're asking if Manchester United can do anything to topple the seemingly unstoppable Man City in this weekends FA Cup Final 🏆
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Is the race between Man City and Arsenal already won? This week we're looking back on what has been an amazing Premier League season!
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Kicking Back on tour! With Manchester United set to play Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's FA Cup Final this weekend, we decided to head to BOXPARK, right outside Wembley Stadium, to soak in the atmosphere and discuss the game. Spurs or United... Who do you think has got this one?
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We're finally live from our new studio! And after a gripping first leg draw between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal out of the competition, we're asking if Real Madrid are the favourites to win this years Champions League?
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It's our first film review on the channel! This week, we took a look at the new documentary from Dogwoof Films, Copa 71, narrated by Serena Williams - the film tells the fascinating story of the women involved in the 1971 underground Women's World Cup. But is it worth a watch?
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April 14, 2024 12 mins
Did you know there was an UNDERGROUND Women's World Cup in 1971? In our second episode of Good Call, we delve into one of footballs best kept secrets!

To do that, we're joined by the researcher for the hit new documentary Copa 71, Ella Williams - the film currently holds a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and tells the fascinating stories of the amazing women involved.
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On Tuesday night, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid will take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a firey Champions League encounter... but who will come out on top?
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This week, Lewis makes a case for why Jurgen Klopp's achievements might just be more impressive than Pep Guardiola's... What do you reckon? 🤔 
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Live from our new look studio! This week, we look back on the magical FA Cup game between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle, where Lewis was the announcer.

We also preview Sunday's exciting derby between Manchester City and Manchester United, and ask whether blue cards are the future of football (spoiler: no)

KICKING BACK is your weekly football fix with stand-up comedian Lewis Costello and Blackburn Rovers women's footballer Millie Cha...
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In our first interview on the channel, former Newcastle United, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop joins Lewis and Millie for a chat about life, football and everything in between!

Lewis was in Poland, Millie was in England and Shaka was in the USA, so its an international affair - and we'd like to say a massive thanks to Shaka for being the first guest on our channel - it was a really interesting conversation!

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Its our Blackburn Rovers special! In our first episode outside of the studio, we're coming to you live from Ewood Park to chat about our unique connections with the club - Millie as a player, Lewis as an announcer. We also have a Premier League winners quiz, and yet another crack at Draw The Baller... Why do we keep doing it to ourselves? 😂

KICKING BACK is your weekly football fix with stand-up comedian Lewis Costello and Blackburn...
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January 28, 2024 27 mins
This week, we ask if Messi could play in the Premier League - should he play for Man City? We also look at past legends, and ask which club they might play for if they came back from retirement! Finally we play another game of transfer window Price is Right, which is quietly becoming our favourite game so far.

KICKING BACK is your weekly football fix with stand-up comedian Lewis Costello and Blackburn Rovers women's footballer Milli...
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