🌎⚽ Football culture worldwide.
Kicking Back is the football travel & culture show hosted by Lewis Costello (comedian & Blackburn Rovers announcer) and Millie Chandarana (Burnley FC Women footballer).
15/06/2026
🇺🇸 NEW EPISODE
We went behind the scenes at Philadelphia Union to explore one of the most impressive football operations in North America.
From life in MLS to the culture around the club, we sat down inside Subaru Park for a fascinating conversation.
🎙️ Watch now on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify
14/06/2026
One city. One club. Three stories!
For the first time, Kicking Back is dedicating a full week to one club, as we bring you three special episodes from Philadelphia Union.
🎙️ Monday - Inside Philadelphia Union: a behind-the-scenes look at one of MLS' most forward-thinking clubs.
🏟️ Wednesday - Full Access with David Pettican, General Manager of WSFS Bank Sportsplex, on creating one of the most impressive sporting facilities in North America.
⚽ Friday - A one-on-one conversation with Philadelphia Union U18 Head Coach Chris Harmon, discussing player development, coaching and the pathway to the first team.
We're proud to share the stories, people and ideas helping drive football forward in Philadelphia.
Big thanks to everyone at the club who made this possible!
The game has officially…
gone.
Jokes aside, Soccer isn’t that bad Stateside! ⚽️🇺🇸
Pele Soccer is a football fan’s dream! ⚽️
Was the 2010 FIFA World Cup the best World Cup so far?
If not, which one would you choose? 🤔
11/06/2026
This weeks episode is from the MetLife Stadium in New York - the home of this years World Cup final! 🤩🤩
Check it out now on our channel! 🙌
We think this World Cup will be an interesting one for sure! ⚽️
What do you think? 🤔
04/06/2026
⚽️ KICKING BACK LIVE IS HERE! ⚽️
Our first-ever live show is officially on sale.
Joining us for a special evening in Darwen… is Blackburn Rovers legend Matt Jansen!
We’ll be talking about the goals, the promotion-winning season, the highs, the setbacks, and the stories you’ve never heard before.
🎤 Live Q&A
📍 Sunbird Records, Darwen
📅 Sunday 5th July
🎟️ Tickets available now at kickingback.co.uk
We can’t wait to see you there!
Recently, Marie-Louise Eta became the first female manager in Europe’s top five leagues.
We had to have a chat about this historic moment, and what it means! 🙌