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Chaz Kicks Off!

Chaz Kicks Off!

Same Old Nonsense! Charlie Austin’s BRUTAL Premier League Verdicts

Aug 13, 2026 · 31 min · 13 segments

In a packed new episode of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie isn't buying the hype around Tottenham, questions whether Aston Villa can really be considered one of Britain's massive clubs, and joins the debate…

In a packed new episode of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie isn't buying the hype around Tottenham, questions whether Aston Villa can really be considered one of Britain's massive clubs, and joins the debate over the 10 biggest football clubs in Great Britain. 🔥 Are Spurs really back — or is it the “same old nonsense”? 🔥 Charlie on Aston Villa: great manager... but are they REALLY a massive club? 🔥 Why pre-season penalty shootouts are “nonsense” 🔥 What footballers REALLY think when supporters create a chant about them Plus, Charlie reveals the strange superstitions players take into a season — and we somehow end up discussing footballers, hair transplants and the importance of a pre-season haircut. This Episode is Powered by: https://playnimbus.app/ * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a packed new episode of Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie isn't buying the hype around Tottenham, questions whether Aston Villa can really be considered one of Britain's massive clubs, and joins the debate…

Speakers: Charlie AustinHostPeter ReddingHost

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Top entities: Lionel Messi×12 Aston Villa F.C.×16 West Ham United F.C.×16 Charlie Austin×27 UEFA Super Cup×6

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈155k followers

Welcome and Season Preview0:00 – 1:04

Peter ReddingHost

0:00

OK, good morning.

Peter ReddingHost

0:01

It is, of course, Chas kicks off your Thursday edition of the official Charlie Austin podcast.

Peter ReddingHost

0:07

Packed, packed show today for you.

Peter ReddingHost

0:09

So much to get through.

Peter ReddingHost

0:11

Everything from young Villa talent to haircuts to the best top 10 teams in Great Britain.

Peter ReddingHost

0:18

We've got it all on here.

Peter ReddingHost

0:18

Morning, Charlie.

Charlie AustinHost

0:20

Good morning, Peter.

Charlie AustinHost

0:21

How are we? How are we? I hope you're all doing well.

Charlie AustinHost

0:24

Summertime, your end, isn't obviously over in the Middle East.

Charlie AustinHost

0:27

Well, let me tell you, it's been summertime here for some time, for once.

Charlie AustinHost

0:32

It's roasting.

Charlie AustinHost

0:34

It's roasting.

Charlie AustinHost

0:35

Beautiful, as always.

Charlie AustinHost

0:36

And then last night we had the eclipse.

Charlie AustinHost

0:39

We all went mental.

Charlie AustinHost

0:40

Everyone was getting their glasses out, the phones out, seeing the eclipse.

Charlie AustinHost

0:44

Saw that.

Charlie AustinHost

0:45

Yeah, well worth it it was.

Charlie AustinHost

0:48

Don't think so, mate.

Charlie AustinHost

0:49

Anyway, back to it.

Charlie AustinHost

0:51

So that's about it really, bud.

Charlie AustinHost

0:53

Other than that, I'm all good.

Charlie AustinHost

0:55

Excited for the Premier League starting next week.

Charlie AustinHost

0:57

Excited for the EFL starting this weekend.

Charlie AustinHost

1:00

Listen, we've got a lot to get through.

Peter ReddingHost

1:02

Absolutely, loads to get through.

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99%12 mentions
Aston Villa F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
98%16 mentions
West Ham United F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
96%16 mentions
Charlie AustinPersonEnglish footballer
95%27 mentions
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94%6 mentions
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91%6 mentions
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89%15 mentions
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88%3 mentions
Arsenal F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
86%12 mentions
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85%4 mentions
Newcastle United F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
84%9 mentions
Liverpool F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
82%10 mentions
English Football LeagueSports OrganizationFootball league
81%10 mentions
Ben FosterPersonEnglish former footballer
79%4 mentions
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78%2 mentions
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
76%9 mentions
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75%6 mentions
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68%8 mentions
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66%2 mentions
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54%1 mention
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52%4 mentions
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51%2 mentions
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49%2 mentions
Unai EmeryPersonSpanish football manager
48%3 mentions
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46%3 mentions
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45%2 mentions
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44%1 mention
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41%1 mention
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39%1 mention
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34%1 mention
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32%2 mentions
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31%1 mention
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ClubsSports > Soccer
Season ProspectsSports > Soccer > Clubs > Tottenham Hotspur
Season PreviewSports > Soccer > Competitions > EFL Championship
PlayersSports > Soccer
Career HighlightsSports > Soccer > Players > Lionel Messi
EFL ChampionshipSports > Soccer > Competitions
Team DynamicsSports > Soccer > Clubs > West Ham United
Tottenham HotspurSports > Soccer > Clubs
Aston VillaSports > Soccer > Clubs
West Ham UnitedSports > Soccer > Clubs
Youth DevelopmentSports > Soccer > Clubs > Aston Villa
CompetitionsSports > Soccer
Lionel MessiSports > Soccer > Players
Sports
SoccerSports

Welcome and Season Preview0:00 – 1:04

Peter ReddingHost

0:00

OK, good morning.

Peter ReddingHost

0:01

It is, of course, Chas kicks off your Thursday edition of the official Charlie Austin podcast.

Peter ReddingHost

0:07

Packed, packed show today for you.

Peter ReddingHost

0:09

So much to get through.

Peter ReddingHost

0:11

Everything from young Villa talent to haircuts to the best top 10 teams in Great Britain.

Peter ReddingHost

0:18

We've got it all on here.

Peter ReddingHost

0:18

Morning, Charlie.

Charlie AustinHost

0:20

Good morning, Peter.

Charlie AustinHost

0:21

How are we? How are we? I hope you're all doing well.

Charlie AustinHost

0:24

Summertime, your end, isn't obviously over in the Middle East.

Charlie AustinHost

0:27

Well, let me tell you, it's been summertime here for some time, for once.

Charlie AustinHost

0:32

It's roasting.

Charlie AustinHost

0:34

It's roasting.

Charlie AustinHost

0:35

Beautiful, as always.

Charlie AustinHost

0:36

And then last night we had the eclipse.

Charlie AustinHost

0:39

We all went mental.

Charlie AustinHost

0:40

Everyone was getting their glasses out, the phones out, seeing the eclipse.

Charlie AustinHost

0:44

Saw that.

Charlie AustinHost

0:45

Yeah, well worth it it was.

Charlie AustinHost

0:48

Don't think so, mate.

Charlie AustinHost

0:49

Anyway, back to it.

Charlie AustinHost

0:51

So that's about it really, bud.

Charlie AustinHost

0:53

Other than that, I'm all good.

Charlie AustinHost

0:55

Excited for the Premier League starting next week.

Charlie AustinHost

0:57

Excited for the EFL starting this weekend.

Charlie AustinHost

1:00

Listen, we've got a lot to get through.

Peter ReddingHost

1:02

Absolutely, loads to get through.