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Join Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods for an alternative build-up to the weekend's sport, plus a look at off-the-ball news, quirky stories and, more often than not, bizarre impressions of Rugby League fans. The boys celebrate sporting superstars, interview athletes and most importantly shine a spotlight on grass roots warriors plying their trade on hungover sundays. Tune in to Radio X at 11am on Saturdays to hear the show - Radio X is available across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk
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2In high performance sports radio, you need to stay hungry.Johnny and Gav were joined by Toby Tarrant for another Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10. Plus, Mr Six Nations aka John Inverdale was on the line to unpack what happened last weekend.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
A break from tradition this week as The Kickabout T20 World Cup Super 8s Special actually discusses the T20 World Cup Super 8s - BRIEFLY! More importantly, Johnny and Gav were joined by Mr Six Nations himself, John Inverdale. Plus, Winter Olympics improvements, and Gav's reaction to THAT Arsenal-Wolves game...You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
If you love The Kickabout, we think you'll love this.Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week. Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
It may be a Valentines Day Calcutta Cup Special of The Kickabout but those of you looking for romantic 6 nations rugby content should probably look elsewhere... because this week Johnny and Gav were joined by rugby leeeeague legend, Brian Carney, as they opened the refrigerated door to The Meat Locker.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
Yeah that's right, 500 Kickabouts and counting baby! To celebrate reaching this historic milestone, we had more England Captains and more World Champions on the show than ever before:Rugby World Cup Winners - Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson were on, as was Johnny's 2nd cousin and Ashes winning captain - Michael Vaughan… PLUS the first ever WWE Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho was on the show. That's some box office entertainment right there.Keep your Winter Olympic Mexican Handbags coming to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
Ahead of next week's Winter Olympics, Johnny caught up with two British 'Bobbers looking to bag gold at Milano Cortina 2026. Plus, Gav went hunting for the ghost of Jose Mourinho... You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
When you have Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper on your show, you tell people...!And, if it's not working; add long hair, that's what we say on The Kickabout.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
A dart is simply a pin dropping, makes you think doesn't it...Speaking of the arrows, Johnny & Gav take a deep dive in how they could 'Darts up' the snooker game.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
On Wildcard Weekend... what could be more wild than Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods taking on Toby Tarrant in yet another of Johnny's Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10s? Nothing, that's what.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
In the first show of the year, Johnny & Gav gaze into their crystal footballs and predict what will be The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of 2026 - Happy New Year to you.Plus, UFC star, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett joined us in the studio ahead of his big title fight this month.Oh and Toby Tarrant swung by for a Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
Johnny and Gav take you through the ultimate highlights package of this year's mazy dribble around the cones of sport, with the very best Good, Bad & Ugly’s of 2025, as well as the absolute cream of the Mexican Handbags crop.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
A Christmas special by name, and not a lot else, but there is a generous serving of Pigs in Blankets at least.Instead, Johnny and Gav try to work out which breed of dog would be best suited to rescuing England on their current Ashes tour.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
This week, Johnny somehow managed to find a bit of good out of England's Ashes woes.Plus, the boys caught up with Radio X's very own queen of darts herself, Polly James, from the home of the game, Alexandra Palace!Send us your Christmas / festive Mexican handbags please to kickabout@radiox.co.uk.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
In a week where Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta called upon his fans to behave like animals, Johnny and Gav explored what the reality of that actually looks like.Plus, the boys catch up with football legend, Emile Heskey, about England's greatest ever night in Germany.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
We went ten years without a world champion on The Kickabout and then like London buses, two come along in two weeks...! This time we had McLaren F1 Boss, Zak Brown, in the studio.Plus, there's an all important update from our South American football correspondent, Dave Windsor, ahead of the Copa Libertadores Final.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
A North London Derby Special, which surprisingly features absolutely no mention of either Arsenal or Tottenham but more than makes up for it with plenty of physicality instead.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
Johnny and Gav were joined on The Kickabout for the very first time by an actual reigning world champion... Darts prodigy Luke 'The Nuke' Littler was on the show!Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
Johnny was back... from his week off and in sensational form too, but that's nothing new.Plus, the boys were joined by musician, author and sportscaster, Felix White, to talk about his journey through last season's FA Cup.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
Toby joins Gav as Johnny's off this week, and he brings his friend, former England bowler Steven Finn. Plus there's a Heroic / Good crossover, and a Halloween game.Keep your Mexican Handbags coming to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
Have you ever wondered, where's the urgency? Well, it's here. That's where.Also, Johnny & Gav were joined by former England & Lions Rugby Unionist, James Haskell, to talk about his upcoming podcast tour which may or may not be based upon the main feature on The Kickabout.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.
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missed a swear there Vinnay🤪
cracking show lads.
agree with the comment below. unfortunately the good the bad and ugly backing was way too loud this week
hi guys love the show but , cant hear most of the good bad and the ugly as the bed is way too loud , keep uo the good work ,
Two of the most talented comedic genizusus the world has ever seen the vvooocababularry of theeezzz voice ova guyzz is eggs zemp u Larry twoooo ninety niiiiine ninety ninneee for too slip on moka sonsz made of the the fyyynest beer tail fur peeerrrrrr fetcet for ridingggg you Chelsea har leee Davidson mmmoooo deee cykal, thank you t j sure sure vaughny @ woody Wood wood woodsman for such comical geeee nneee us see ummm do this in voice over guys
brilliant xx
Hi
Fantastic- although I miss the 2 guys giving the Harlem Globetrotters updates to a glam rock beat
awesome podcast
what happened to tyre talk?!
the best banter
Is the shortage of Co 2 having an impact on the ethical processing of pigs?