Chaz Kicks Off is a Premier League and Championship football podcast hosted by former Premier League striker Charlie Austin, with broadcaster Peter Redding steering the conversation.
Each episode breaks down the biggest stories in the Premier League and EFL through Charlie’s eyes — the opinions players actually have, the moments fans never hear about, and the unfiltered honesty only someone who’s lived it can give.
From Premier League talking points to Championship realities, behind-the-scenes stories, match insights, big personalities and the occasional bit of chaos, the show delivers football as it should be: real, informed, and brilliantly entertaining.
Whether it’s dissecting the weekend’s Premier League drama or diving into life in the Football League, Chaz Kicks Off brings fans closer to the game with smart takes, strong views, and proper football chat every week.
If you love the Premier League, Championship football, and hearing the game from someone who’s been there, you’re in the right place.
New episodes weekly.
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Manchester United are in trouble, and Charlie Austin is not holding back!
Following another hugely disappointing performance against Tottenham, Charlie questions the commitment, fitness and professionalism of United's players, arguing that Michael Carrick has been badly let down by his squad.
Are the players simply not good enough? Has Carrick been fooled by previous performances? And with a daunting run of fixtures ahead, Charlie predicts United could win just ONE of their next six games.
Elsewhere on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Pete discuss Manchester City's impressive victory over Liverpool and the ongoing controversy surrounding City's charges, Newcastle's heavy defeat at Coventry, Arsenal's growing strength in depth and the latest from QPR.
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6 Oct 2026
Is Bellingham Better Than Gerrard, Scholes & Lampard?
Is Jude Bellingham on course to become England’s greatest midfielder? Charlie Austin sees elements of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard in the Real Madrid star — and believes he could ultimately surpass all three. We debate Bellingham’s extraordinary trajectory, whether he should be England’s next captain, and where he already sits alongside the greats. live-with-restream,-october-06-…
Plus, Charlie makes the case for Harry Kane as the greatest England player of his generation, we look at the damage caused by the international break, and preview the Premier League’s return — including Manchester United v Tottenham and a huge Liverpool v Manchester City showdown. live-with-restream,-october-06-…
Chaz Kicks Off — with Charlie Austin and Peter Redding, powered by PlayNimbus.
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2 Oct 2026
You Can't Treat Ronaldo Like That!
Charlie Austin and Peter Redding are back — and Chaz has a strong message over the treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, has one of football’s all-time greats earned the right to decide when his international career ends? Charlie believes the respect Ronaldo has earned throughout his career means you simply can’t treat him like any other player.
There’s also a brilliant debate over the greatest players ever to grace the EFL. Adel Taarabt, Paul Merson, Peter Whittingham, Lee Trundle, Jamie Vardy and plenty more enter the conversation as Charlie explains why the EFL remains the heartbeat of English football.
Plus, the Manchester City story continues to rumble on. With whistleblower Rui Pinto claiming there could be more revelations to come involving clubs, players and football authorities, Charlie asks what continued off-field controversy is doing to the game.
And with PlayNimbus Friday upon us, Charlie and Pete tackle Italy v France, the players to watch and the big selection decisions ahead of the latest Chaz Kicks Off challenge.
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