Chaz Kicks Off!

🎙️ Powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined.sign up: playnimbus.app/chazThe World Cup has exploded into life... and Charlie Austin has plenty to say about it.From Spain being held by Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia frustrating Uruguay, to Scotland's incredible support taking over America, the underdogs are stealing the headlines.Charlie gives his unfiltered verdict on FIFA's controversial new format, hydration breaks, ticket prices, VAR, fan culture and why he believes England have absolutely NO excuses under Thomas Tuchel.Plus:⚽ Spain 0-0 Cape Verde reaction ⚽ Saudi Arabia impress again ⚽ Scotland's unforgettable World Cup atmosphere ⚽ Charlie's rant on FIFA's "four-quarter football" ⚽ AI predicts the Golden Boot winner ⚽ Sweden and Japan emerge as dark horses ⚽ England vs Croatia preview ⚽ PlayNimbus Challenge Charlie updateAnd coming next episode: Charlie takes on a football fan with a photographic memory who claims he can remember almost every World Cup result ever played...🎙️ Chaz Kicks Off – The Official Charlie Austin Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup is finally here!Charlie Austin and Peter Redding look ahead to the opening matches as Mexico and South Africa get the tournament underway, discuss the players chasing history in their sixth World Cup, and ask whether Cristiano Ronaldo should still start for Portugal.Plus:⚽ Charlie's verdict on England's final warm-up win⚽ Scotland's chances of making it out of the group⚽ FIFA, ticket prices and the World Cup controversies already making headlines⚽ Everton's latest financial headache⚽ Wolves sack Rob Edwards despite recent signings⚽ The latest transfer rumours including the huge valuation of Elliot Anderson⚽ PlayNimbus World Cup Fantasy Challenge – can you beat Charlie Austin?Join Charlie's PlayNimbus league, pick your players and follow the World Cup with us all summer long.🎙️ Powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined.sign up: playnimbus.app/chaz📲 Follow, subscribe and join the conversation on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazThe countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues as Charlie Austin and Peter Redding break down England's latest warm-up performance, the ongoing Jude Bellingham versus Morgan Rogers debate, and why Harry Kane remains the key to England's hopes.Charlie gives his honest verdict on England's display, discusses the concerns over World Cup pitch conditions, and explains why he still believes France are the team everyone has to beat. Meanwhile, AI predicts the tournament winner — but Charlie isn't buying it.Plus, the official PlayNimbus World Cup Challenge is here. We reveal the first fixtures, including England v Croatia and England v Ghana, and Charlie builds his dream England v Scotland fantasy team as fans prepare to go head-to-head throughout the tournament.⚽ England World Cup debate🏴 England v Scotland fantasy selections🇫🇷 Why France remain Charlie's favourites🤖 AI World Cup predictions reviewed🎮 PlayNimbus World Cup Challenge launchJoin Charlie's league and see if you can beat the former Premier League striker throughout the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazWho wins the 2026 World Cup?Charlie Austin gives his verdict as Chaz Kicks Off Summer continues with a deep dive into the biggest football tournament on the planet.From France, England, Spain and Argentina to dark horses Norway, Morocco and Egypt, Charlie and Peter Redding break down the nations they believe can go all the way, the teams nobody is talking about, and the players who could light up the tournament.🏆 Charlie names his World Cup favourites🇫🇷 Why France may be the team to beat🏴 Why England MUST deliver this time🇦🇷 Can Argentina do it again?🌍 The outsiders who could shock the world⚽ The impact of the expanded 48-team tournament🔥 Eight Middle Eastern nations making history🎯 Early Play Nimbus player picksPlus, Charlie explains why tournament football is unlike anything else in the game and reveals what players are really thinking as the World Cup countdown begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazThe countdown to the World Cup is officially on. This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin and Peter Redding break down Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG, the penalty shoot-out mistakes that changed everything, and why football fans are falling back in love with the way PSG play the game.The lads also react to the shock departure of Arne Slot from Liverpool, discuss who could replace him at Anfield, and debate whether Arsenal are now best placed to dominate English football over the next few seasons.Plus, with the World Cup just around the corner, Charlie reveals FIFA's new rule changes, including crackdowns on time-wasting, goalkeeper delays, substitutions and VAR interventions. Will the changes improve the game or create even more controversy?Also in the episode:⚽ PSG's back-to-back European triumphs⚽ Arsenal's tactical approach under Arteta⚽ Anthony Gordon's Barcelona move⚽ The England World Cup debate: North vs South⚽ Classic World Cup shirts and football nostalgia⚽ Why football fans are excited for the World Cup again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazFormer Premier League referee Graham Scott joins Chaz Kicks Off for one of the most fascinating football conversations we’ve had yet. From VAR chaos and tunnel confrontations to dressing room psychology, referee pressure and the reality behind football’s most controversial decisions, Graham gives an honest, no-filter insight into life in the middle.Charlie Austin revisits that infamous VAR rant, Graham reveals why being on VAR is harder than refereeing on the pitch, discusses Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City side, Kevin De Bruyne’s genius, dressing room cooling-off periods, and whether referees really do dread certain clubs and stadiums.A brilliant football conversation packed with stories, honesty and proper behind-the-scenes insight from a man who had the best seat in the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazThe summer starts here… and so does a first for the show.In this special edition of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin and Peter Redding welcome the podcast’s very first guest — Adam Levy, Co-Founder of PlayNimbus and the man behind the game that’s about to change how football fans experience the World Cup.As Chaz Kicks Off Summer officially launches, the lads look ahead to the biggest tournament in football and reveal how their new partnership with PlayNimbus will put listeners right in the action with Fantasy Football Reimagined.Inside this episode:⚽ Final thoughts on the Premier League season🌍 Why the World Cup changes everything🎮 Adam explains how PlayNimbus works — and why every match becomes its own battle🏆 Charlie sizes up his chances against the listeners📱 How YOU can take on Charlie in the official Chaz Kicks Off challenges this summer🔥 Plus all the football chat, opinions and predictions you expect from the official Charlie Austin podcastThis is the beginning of something new — new colours, new competition, new guest… same football obsession.Download, subscribe and get ready — because this summer, you’re not just watching the World Cup… you’re playing it. ⚽🌍🎙️Powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazCharlie doesn’t hold back. Southampton’s punishment is in… but what about the fans who booked Wembley and are left out of pocket? We debate whether the punishment fits the crime, whether spying gave any real advantage, and why clubs need to remember supporters first.Plus Championship Play-Off chaos, Premier League drama and World Cup plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazFrom West Ham “waving the white flag” at Newcastle, to another huge VAR controversy involving Matheus Cunha’s handball goal, Charlie tears into the state of the Premier League — and questions whether Newcastle are slipping back into mid-table mediocrity.The lads also dive into:Chelsea’s managerial chaos and the Javi Alonso rumoursCeltic’s title-winning mayhem and controversial scenes in ScotlandRoy Keane going nuclear over goal celebrationsAnthony Gordon’s Bayern Munich linksWhy Arsenal are now ONE step away from the titleBruno Fernandes hitting legendary assist numbersLiverpool’s alarming drop-off despite winning the leaguePLUS: Charlie reveals a HUGE upcoming guest — former Premier League referee Graham Scott could be joining the podcast to talk VAR, officiating and life inside the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chazThis week on Chaz Kicks Off things get VERY heated… 👀🔥 Charlie Austin officially resigns as a VAR supporter after the latest Scottish football controversy 👀 The Southampton “SpyGate” scandal explodes — should clubs face point deductions for spying? 🏆 Charlie gives his FINAL verdict on the Premier League title race 😳 Could Tottenham Hotspur F.C. actually go down?! ⚽ Plus: FA Cup final frustrations, Manchester United debate, Newcastle chaos and World Cup excitementInside the episode:Why Charlie says VAR is “finished”The bizarre Southampton golf course spying storyWhy football fans are losing trust in officiatingArsenal’s title run-in analysedNewcastle vs West Ham predictionsChelsea managerial madnessWhy the FA Cup has “lost its magic”Early England World Cup optimism under Thomas Tuchel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chaz Kicks Off… Charlie Austin absolutely LOSES IT over VAR, referees and what he calls “the most embarrassing season of officiating ever.”🔥 “Refs are petrified!”🔥 “VAR is a hindrance to football!”🔥 “Howard Webb’s gone into hiding!”🔥 “If England lose Harry Kane… we are DOOMED!”Plus:⚫ Newcastle’s collapse mentality exposed⚪ Spurs chaos continues🔴 Liverpool called “bang average”👀 Bruno Fernandes for Player of the Year?!😳 Southampton “Spygate” madness🏆 EFL play-off drama & classic QPR memoriesThis episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon.https://playnimbus.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin absolutely DOES NOT hold back 😳Arsenal’s Champions League celebrations divide football Charlie calls Chelsea “a circus” as the club spirals into chaos Liverpool collapse AGAIN and Chaz is fuming Man United momentum building under Michael Carrick? Arteta’s “dark arts” exposed? Arsenal now favourites for BOTH the Premier League and Champions League? West Ham & Spurs relegation drama heats up The shocking reality of modern football transfers and leaked negotiations Newcastle finally breathe again after HUGE win over Brighton EFL Play Offs, Charlie recalls the drama of the richest game in football!This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon.https://playnimbus.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We skipped Monday… because honestly, we were too angry to speak.This week on Chaz Kicks Off, things get real 👇⚫ Newcastle in crisis — has selling Isak completely broken the club? Is this the start of something worse? 🔥 Champions League madness — PSG vs Bayern delivers one of the wildest games we’ve EVER seen… but is it actually “the greatest”? 😤 Spurs & West Ham relegation scrap — who’s going down, and who’s just delaying the inevitable? 👀 Bruno Fernandes redemption arc — from frustration to elite… has he finally won everyone over? ⚔️ Man United vs Liverpool preview — form goes out the window… this one ALWAYS deliversPlus: 📉 Why this season has felt “shortchanged” 🎯 Why QPR might ruin a promotion party 🚨 And the one game this weekend that actually mattersAs always, no scripts. No filters. Just real football talk from inside the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea are in freefall — and Charlie Austin doesn’t hold back. From dressing room truths to ownership chaos, this is a brutal breakdown of what’s really going wrong at Stamford Bridge.Spurs? Not safe either. If they don’t win… do they even deserve to be in the league?We also dive into:🔥 Title race now a straight SHOOTOUT⚽ Man City vs Arsenal – who cracks first?🚨 Manager sackings, ego clashes & “BlueCo nonsense”👀 Newcastle drama & Shearer’s comments📉 Clubs sleepwalking into disaster🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proper football is BACK 🔥Goals, chaos, controversy… and one brutal truth — some teams are all stag do, no wedding 🍻Chaz breaks down a HUGE Super Sunday as Liverpool edge it, Arsenal show fight but fall short, and Chelsea’s problems keep piling up.Plus: – Is Eddie Howe under real pressure? – Are Newcastle players still fighting? – Why some teams are losing games BEFORE they even kick offAnd yes… the line of the week is in here 🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is heating up… and the cracks might be starting to show 👀This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin doesn’t hold back as Arsenal are labelled “boring” despite progressing — but is it a sign of nerves creeping in at the worst possible time?With a HUGE Super Sunday ahead, we break down:🔥 Arsenal vs Man City — title-defining or season-breaking?😬 Are Arsenal creating their own pressure?⚽ Champions League chaos vs flat Premier League performances📉 Relegation battle intensifying — who’s in real trouble?🎯 Big calls on Newcastle, Spurs, and LiverpoolAnd for the EFL fans…🎢 QPR — the ultimate rollercoaster.From unpredictable performances to big away days, we ask: which Rangers side turns up this weekend?🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal are six points clear… so why does it feel like it’s slipping?In this week’s Chaz Kicks Off Monday Briefing, Charlie Austin and Peter Redding break down a massive weekend where the title race flipped on its head.🔴 Arsenal’s nerves are showing — and are they actually creating their own downfall?🔵 Man City deliver a statement win and now look inevitable… again⚪ Spurs are in serious trouble — is relegation actually on the cards?⚫ Newcastle’s mentality issues exposed (again) — where are the leaders?⚽ Championship chaos continues as no one seems to want promotionThis is where seasons turn — pressure, mindset, and momentum.And right now… only one team looks ready.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League reality check, Premier League pressure, and a season-defining weekend ahead 👀Charlie and Pete dive straight into Liverpool’s humbling in Europe — was it a tactical lesson or something deeper? From “control without purpose” to serious rebuild talk, this one doesn’t hold back.Arsenal? Winning… but convincing no one. Man City? Relentless and looming. Chelsea? In serious danger of being schooled.We also get into:🔥 The truth about Newcastle expectations and the Eddie Howe debate 🔥 Spurs flirting with the bottom three — and what happens when reality bites 🔥 EFL chaos, purple patches, and why Southampton might just go all the way 🔥 QPR’s rollercoaster form (and Charlie’s honest take)Plus: why modern footballers, agents, and noise off the pitch mean nothing unless you deliver where it matters… on it.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Easter weekend always delivers… but this one could define entire seasons.From FA Cup shocks and late drama to a relentless EFL schedule, this is where promotions are won, playoff hopes are made — and dreams collapse.Charlie Austin breaks down:Why this is the most important weekend in the EFL calendarArsenal’s shock exit and what it really saysLiverpool’s collapse and Van Dijk questionsThe unbelievable West Ham comeback chaosThe teams who can smell the Premier League — and the ones falling awayThis isn’t just another round of fixtures…This is pressure football. No forgiveness. No second chances.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big one… and it’s going to divide opinion.This week on Chaz Kicks Off, we reveal the AI-selected greatest QPR XI of all time — and let’s just say… some HUGE names are missing 👀Stan Bowles on the bench?! Wayne Routledge in?! This is going to kick off.Charlie Austin reacts, fans’ teams are thrown into the mix, and the debate gets heated — because when it comes to QPR… everyone’s got an opinion.Plus:England struggles continue 🇬🇧The FA Cup Quarter Finals preview 🔥Liverpool vs Man City — who wins it?Newcastle pressure building…⚽ And QPR fans… we want YOUR XI. Drop it in the comments and let’s settle it (we won’t).🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England fans paid good money at Wembley… and got absolutely nothing back. 😡In this Monday bulletin, Charlie Austin and the lads don’t hold back after a flat, frustrating night — from shocking entertainment levels to serious questions around selection, tactics and attitude. We get into:💸 Wembley prices OUT OF CONTROL (£46 for food?!)🇬🇧 England’s performance — “not good enough”🤯 Selection debates (yes… Trent again 👀)🔥 Spurs in crisis — what happens next?🧠 Big calls on players, mentality and the modern gameAND…🐐 The QPR GOAT debate begins. We’ve built the ultimate Queens Park Rangers XI — and trust us, fans will have something to say about it.👉 We’re putting the team out — YOU decide who’s in or out.PLUS: 🎙️ Don’t miss our FIRST LIVE SHOW this Saturday — get involved, ask questions, and be part of it.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Mo Salah now Liverpool’s greatest ever player… or are we getting carried away?On this episode of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie gets stuck into the ultimate football debate — what actually defines “greatness” at a club?We break down:Where Salah ranks in Liverpool historyLegends vs modern icons — can you even compare eras?What makes a true club “GOAT”And it’s not just Liverpool…Charlie also dives into QPR’s greatest ever, sparking a proper nostalgic debate that fans won’t agree on 👀Expect strong opinions, dressing room insight, and a few names that might surprise you.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a weekend full of drama, collapse and serious questions at the top — and one standout performance in West London.Charlie Austin doesn’t hold back as he breaks down:Tottenham’s embarrassing collapse at home — are Spurs in real trouble?Arsenal under the spotlight again — do they actually know how to get over the line?Newcastle’s growing mentality problem — what’s really going wrong inside that dressing room?Sunderland’s derby win and why they deserved itAnd finally… a rare moment of sunshine:QPR absolutely tear Portsmouth apart 6-1 in a huge statement performance — is this the standard they should be hitting every week?Raw, honest and straight from the dressing room mindset — this is the Monday Rewind you don’t want to miss.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcastle United face a massive Premier League Tyne-Wear derby with Charlie Austin admitting the season could be defined by what happens against Sunderland. There is also a full takedown of Chelsea after another bruising European night, Liverpool’s response under pressure, Arsenal v Manchester City at Wembley, and why QPR have a real chance to build momentum at home this weekend in the EFL.Charlie also gives his honest view on Barcelona, PSG, Spurs, Forest, West Ham, Southampton and the biggest Championship fixtures, including a proper look at QPR’s mentality heading into Portsmouth after that big Leicester result.Plus, we announce a special live international break fan show where supporters can join us and put their questions directly to Charlie.In this episode:🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool get booed off at Anfield, Chelsea look a mess again, and Charlie Austin gives his verdict on a huge QPR response after going behind at Leicester.On this week’s Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie and Peter get stuck into a wild football weekend — from Spurs frustrating Liverpool, to Chelsea’s bizarre “respect the ball” nonsense, to Arsenal getting a title shove from a 16-year-old who should probably be in double maths.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham are in absolute freefall and Charlie doesn’t hold back — if Spurs drop into the bottom three, the panic really starts. From the goalkeeper chaos to the manager being way out of his depth, this is a brutal takedown of the mess at Tottenham right now.The lads also tear into the Premier League’s awful week in Europe, with Chelsea and Man City getting shown up on the biggest stage, while Arsenal and Newcastle are left with huge second-leg questions. And then there’s Anthony Gordon — with Charlie calling the whole “I can give you 20 minutes” line absolutely ridiculous ahead of Newcastle’s biggest night.Plus: Liverpool vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Newcastle, Man United vs Villa, West Ham fancying a swing at City, QPR frustrations, Coventry flying, and why Middlesbrough just don’t want it enough.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one’s a proper rant — because everyone’s finally saying what we’ve been saying for weeks: football’s turning into a grim product.Arsenal’s “dark arts”, time-wasting and anti-football tactics… are they clever, or are they ruining the Premier League? Liverpool look broken, refs keep dropping disasters with no real punishment, and QPR? Mid-table comfort zone again — and that’s exactly why it does your head in.FA Cup chaos, Newcastle’s mood shift, and the Championship play-off race getting messy.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a weekend where defenders simply forgot their job. Chaz reckons it’s not “Arsenal are brilliant at corners”… it’s that nobody in the Premier League can defend set pieces, full stop — and the goal count proves it.We get into Arsenal’s cohesion vs Chelsea’s chaos (and their latest red card), the title race reality check, and why Manchester United still aren’t “in the conversation” despite the noise.Then we dive into the IFAB rule changes coming for 2026: five-second countdowns, tougher restarts, and what Chaz calls “daft ball” — but will refs actually enforce it, or is it just another rule in the drawer?Plus: Spurs sliding, relegation fear, midweek fixtures, and a proper nod to the Old Firm drama.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Anthony Gordon actually “world class”… or has that label become meaningless? We get right into the debate and why fans (and pundits) throw it around far too easily.Then it’s onto the Championship, where QPR’s form and mentality get absolutely questioned — from basics at the back to what on earth you’re doing having a huddle at 4–0 down.And just when you think football can’t get any stranger… Snoop Dogg turns up at Swansea. 2026 is officially unhinged.Also in a quick roundup: Newcastle’s European chat, West Brom’s managerial mess, Champions League thoughts, and a rapid-fire weekend preview.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie’s back home, back to a proper Sunday roast… and straight into tearing apart “Super Sunday.”This week on Chaz Kicks Off, we ask the question plenty of fans are thinking: where’s the drama gone? The Premier League calls it the best product in the world — but too many games are feeling flat, predictable and lacking real quality.Charlie doesn’t hold back on Spurs’ struggles, Liverpool getting away with another underwhelming performance, and the growing gap between hype and reality. And yes — we address Gary Neville’s on-air moaning during the technology delay. Fans pay, pundits get paid… perspective matters.Plus, we launch this week’s big debate: who is the greatest number 9 of all time? R9? Shearer? Someone else? Give us your pick — and your reason.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal wobble? We’re going there. Saka’s deal, the big sub, dressing-room leaks, and Charlie’s verdict: no title = Arteta out. Plus Trippier vs Gordon after Newcastle hit six, Mourinho controversy, and John Terry vs Van Dijk.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie’s in the Maldives, and the football world’s losing its head.We go in on the week’s madness: Tottenham’s latest meltdown, the “new gaffer bounce” gamble, and the uncomfortable question Spurs fans hate hearing — what actually makes a ‘big club’ in 2026?Then it’s up to Nottingham Forest, where the chairman’s trigger finger is quicker than a VAR check — four managers in a season and counting. Charlie calls out the modern player mindset too: complaining about fitness? Not having it.We hit the FA Cup weekend properly — the ties, the banana skins, and why “just get through” is the only rule that matters. Plus: VAR’s closest offside call ever, the offside rule turning into a comedy sketch… and the Manchester United story that’s gone from banter to full-blown charity fundraising.Drop your takes on X — especially on Spurs, Forest, and whether football needs common sense back.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has VAR gone too far? Has the letter of the law killed our game? Charlie Austin fires both barrels at the offcials...........🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cristiano Ronaldo is dominating the headlines again — but this time it’s not goals… it’s a standoff.We break down the “on strike” noise, why the club (and the league) can’t be seen to bend, and the uncomfortable truth: when you’re a global icon brought in to elevate a whole project, your behaviour carries national-level consequences — and your legacy can take a hit fast.Then we flip it to a proper football hero: James Milner on the brink of 654 Premier League appearances. From £70 a week to history — a reminder that greatness isn’t always loud.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ransfer deadline day wasn’t dull — it was mad. We break down the £48m Jørgen Strand Larsen shock (one Premier League goal… seriously?) and ask when does football inflation stop?Then the drama: Mateta’s “dream move” to AC Milan and why medicals can flip a deal in seconds — with Charlie’s own story of a Premier League move collapsing at Hull (and how Harry Redknapp took the gamble anyway.Plus: the Tonali-to-Arsenal noise, what it says about modern transfers, and a brutally honest chat on Newcastle’s season, PSR frustration, loyalty vs ruthlessness, and what happens if the purse strings never open.We finish on a high: QPR bounce back, a filthy instinctive finish, and why the streets won’t forget that Charlie celebration.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽️🇺🇸 EP14 | CHAZ KICKS OFF 🗽 Flight cancelled → 48hrs extra in NYC (bucket list chaos) 🔵⚪️ 150 QPR fans at 9:15am in -10°C + “Purple for Lily” 💜 🏆 UCL new format = proper drama… Prem still feels “chessy/physical” 🔥 Weekend: Liverpool v Newcastle + QPR v Coventry (Lampard) #ChasKicksOff #CharlieAustin #QPR #UCL #PremierLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal Are Champions (Because Nobody’s Fighting Them)It’s the Thursday edition of Chaz Kicks Off and Charlie’s on the move — suitcases packed, passport out, and a proper QPR trip incoming.Chas is heading to New York for a fan takeover with the NYC R’s, a meet-and-greet, a bit of classic shirts culture, and even Nets vs Celtics at the Barclays before the big one: QPR vs Wrexham on Saturday. Proper transatlantic scenes.Then it’s back to the Premier League — and we’re calling it early: “Arsenal are champions”… not because it’s done on paper, but because nobody looks like they’s got the stomach to chase them down. Squad depth for days, defensive steel, and a level of consistency everyone else is failing to match.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Sunday’s become Snoozy Sunday, and we’re not even going to pretend otherwise.In this Monday bulletin, Charlie Austin tears into the state of the Premier League right now: same tactics, same slow build-up, same “chess match” nonsense… and fans paying top money to watch 90 minutes of nothing.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United are a circus. Spurs fans are booing again. And Charlie Austin says the traditional No.9 is officially dead.In this week’s episode of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie doesn’t hold back as we tear into the chaos engulfing the Premier League — from United’s never-ending managerial confusion to Tottenham’s identity crisis and why modern forwards just aren’t clinical anymore.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League’s been called “stale”… so the FA Cup turned up and chose chaos. 🔥 This Monday round-up is pure third-round madness: cupsets, red cards, extra time and goals flying in — including one of the biggest shocks in years as holders Crystal Palace get dumped out at Macclesfield after the volunteers clear the pitch and the underdogs do the rest.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week that had everything — chaos at St James’ Park, a Newcastle poll that exploded to 15,000 votes, and Manchester United spiralling into what Charlie calls “an old boys’ club” with no plan and no identity.🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎧 This episode is powered by HuelReal football opinions need proper fuel. Huel is nutritionally complete food, quick to prepare, and perfect for busy matchdays.💷 Get £10 OFF your first order 👉 https://my.huel.com/CAUSTIN89 Use code CHARLIEAUSTIN89 at checkout.New Year, same madness. Charlie’s back — and he’s not holding back. We’ve got the Blackpool ‘hotel room’ farce (yes, they made fans shut the curtains), Chelsea’s manager gone with a ten-million handshake, Arsenal looking like the festive period’s big winners, and Liverpool’s drop-off getting harder to watch. Plus: Newcastle fan reality checks, and Charlie’s Card is live — take him on and you could end up on the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Boxing Day special of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin doesn’t hold back — questioning how tradition has been ripped up, why fans are paying the price, and whether the Premier League has completely lost touch.We get into Chelsea vs Villa, Man United vs Newcastle, Arsenal’s title nerves, Wolves’ grim reality, VAR chaos, and why some managers have finally had enough of the officiating circus.Plus — after festive excess, Charlie admits it’s time for a reset. A New Year fitness challenge is coming, and we’ll be tracking it episode by episode.Strong opinions. Proper football chat. And a Boxing Day rant that needed saying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the festive build-up and the Premier League served up pure chaos.Charlie Austin and Peter Redding react to a bonkers weekend — starting with the mad Chelsea vs Newcastle “game of two halves”… before the conversation turns into our biggest VAR/PGMOL breakdown yet.We also launch Charlie’s Card — our new predictions game where you go head-to-head with Charlie for bragging rights (and a place on the pod). And guess what? Charlie finished 2nd… but a Dubai-based Liverpool fan nicked the top spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHAZ KICKS OFF! Epiode 5 drop— Newcastle hit another cup semi-final, but has Eddie Howe quietly changed the way the Toon play? Charlie gives his take on the Premier League’s obsession with “perfect goals” (and why XG can do one), we dig into the chaos at Old Trafford, and break down how Liverpool control the noise while United let it drip-feed for weeks. PlusSpurs look lost, Villa are flying, and we finish on the festive period myth every fan’s heard… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 4 Charlie reacts to Newcastle’s derby-day embarrassment, why Sunderland “wanted it more,” and what Newcastle must do next with a massive week ahead. We then hit Liverpool’s response and Mo Salah’s return, why the timing matters, what it could’ve become with AFCON around the corner, and why the Anfield reaction said a lot.Chaz Kicks Off! is the straight-talking, no-nonsense football show hosted by Premier League striker Charlie Austin, with broadcaster and presenter Peter Redding steering the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 3 of CHAZ KICKS OFF, Charlie Ausitin addresses the latest on the Mo Salah fallout, we ask if Villa are in the title race, and the big man gtills Pete on the Derby-Day build up.Chaz Kicks Off! is the straight-talking, no-nonsense football show hosted by Premier League striker Charlie Austin, with broadcaster and presenter Peter Redding steering the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much happening at the weekend, so Charlie calls an early episode trailer summit! Get the Big Mans take on the explosive Mo Salah fall out, and we look ahead to the weekend. Special mention for Aston Villa, are they in the title mix? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 2 of CHAZ KICKS OFF, Charlie Ausitin takes aim at the big boys. Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and the Toon all get a bit of the Chaz treatment. The big man also reveals his thoughts on the controversial summer Isak tarnsfer, who was at fault for a badly handled switch?Chaz Kicks Off! is the straight-talking, no-nonsense football show hosted by Premier League striker Charlie Austin, with broadcaster and presenter Peter Redding steering the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 1 of CHaz Kicks Off beware fans of West Ham, Liverpool and Spurs, Charlie is less tha impressed! Chaz Kicks Off! is the straight-talking, no-nonsense football show hosted by Premier League striker Charlie Austin, with broadcaster Peter Redding steering the conversation. Every episode cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of the game, the opinions players actually have, the moments fans never hear about, and the unfiltered insight only someone who’s lived it can give. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.