The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

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

Episode 435 - Putting Sports To Bed

On this week's 'Bedtime Special', Johnny's got a triple-bad, and Gav makes the case for more hotheads in sport!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

11-02
42:21

Episode 434 - A Man for All Seasons

This week, Johnny has the ultimate feel good sporting story while Gav comes up with an idea to make Formula 1 more exciting.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

10-26
38:47

Episode 433 - The Ghost of Wayne Rooney's Real Hair

This week, Johnny and Gav talk sporting denials, the ghosts of football and the red-celeb gravy train.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

10-19
33:54

Episode 432 - There's No Hiding on the Pitch

This week, Johnny and Gav discover the Arctic Open and discuss Jurgen Klopp's new job at Red Bull.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

10-12
41:14

Episode 431 - Tommy Catalan and his Magic Dragons

On track to become a 'real' sporting legend, Toby Tarrant swung by to talk about why he'll be spending the next week straddling a unicorn pedalo... Plus, what is the one true purpose of Formula One? Johnny knows.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

10-05
48:30

Episode 430 - Who Wants It More?

Johnny and Gav discuss who would be the best football manager to guide Oasis through their tour next year. Plus the debate rages on for what pop song Michael Buffer (the boxing ring announcer) should use next.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

09-28
38:41

Episode 429 - Yoiks It's Blossoms

Batten down the hatches, the atmosphere was electric for this one... As Johnny and Gav talked a good game with Tom & Joe from Blossoms!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

09-21
46:18

Episode 428 - Big Sport Saturday

On what's being billed as a 'massive sport weekend', Johnny explains why he thinks the FA are creating an army of AI powered managers. Plus, Gav's got problems with the upcoming North London derby...You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

09-14
43:37

Episode 427 - Shepherd Of The Month

In the absence of Premier League football this weekend, Johnny and Gav point out that what the world really needs during this time is Action Movies based around football transfers and more bad Sports Documentaries...!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

09-07
37:58

Episode 426 - The Silence Of The Fans

Following the 'day of days' (Transfer Deadline Day) Johnny & Gav celebrate the window closing by talking competitive fishing and Oasis Superfans.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

08-31
41:19

Episode 425 - Man vs Bowling Machine

Johnny & Gav returned from their respective international breaks firing on all cylinders with a fistful of Kickabout. It's no warm yakult, that's for certain.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

08-24
45:25

Episode 424 – Maisie Adam... with Toby Tarrant

Toby Tarrant sat in again, but this week there was another change in the line up as self proclaimed 'Target Woman' Maisie Adam turned out for The Kickabout in Johnny & Gav's absence. Fear not, there were still Johnny Vaughans aplenty as Toby got Zubimendi'd and Maisie went into her Trump Era before a friendly game of Play Your Posts Right.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

08-17
53:49

Episode 423 - Championship Special

Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny this week but as ever, Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods keeps his place in the side. The astute will notice that this episode is titled as a Championship Special, however due to an unforeseen change in programming unfortunately there was no room for EFL content this time... What we do provide though is an excellent game of 'Player or Village' which is simply unmissable.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

08-10
48:47

Episode 422 - BOSS

Roll up your sleeves, it's Hammer Time on Big Olympic Super Saturday. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

08-03
37:41

Episode 421 - The Kickabout with Johnny Vaughan Live from Team GB House, sponsored by The National Lottery

This week, Johnny and Gav were joined by Sir Steve Redgrave on The Kickabout as we came live from Team GB House at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for a special episode sponsored by The National Lottery. Search National Lottery Paris 2024 to find out more. The National Lottery. Changing Lives Every Day.

07-27
51:40

Episode 420 - The Open Car Park 2024

The major event that gripped the nation in 2023 returns to The Kickabout for 2024, yes that's right, Gordon McNamara and Barry Villiers are back and they're keeping everyone up to date with the very latest from The Open Car Park, it's scintillating stuff it really is. Plus, Johnny makes a massive announcement...!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

07-20
43:55

Episode 419 - The Day Before The Day Of Days

The boys discussed what it would look like if Lewis Hamilton literally battled demons on the F1 grid. Plus, Johnny gives a glimpse of what actors commentating would sound like...!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

07-13
41:44

Episode 418 - MATE

The Strip Advisor returns this week, and Johnny & Gav take on Tour de France motorbikes, neutrality, and Ed Sheeran’s England gig.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

07-06
46:27

Episode 417 - Yabba Dabba Saturday

A huge weekend of sport ahead... but as ever Johnny and Gav ignore all of it! They have far more pressing matters on the agenda, such as taking the lilo-log-flume-bobsleigh to the Summer Olympics.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

06-29
36:27

Episode 416 - Knee Slides & Pickle Juice

Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny this week but as usual, the ever reliable Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods completes the line up. The boys discuss how Kylian Mbappe is no match for The Hoff, and Toby has finally worked out why Southgate's England team plays such defensive football.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

06-22
41:08

Chris weath

missed a swear there Vinnay🤪

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Marco Appel

cracking show lads.

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dave.gibbon1987@googlemail.com

agree with the comment below. unfortunately the good the bad and ugly backing was way too loud this week

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Mason Bracewell

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 ,

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rohan miles

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

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