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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
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Episodes

Episode 438 - Wet, Windy & Wild

Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny this week, but fear not, the ever reliable Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods was still here to help sail the good ship Kickabout! It was the kind of show which can take a broken microwave to the very top. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 23, 202449 min

Episode 437 - Football's Glamour Boys

This week, Johnny interviews Martin Ødegaard's ankle. Plus, we discuss the grand tradition of bullying in sport and get expert analysis on the allegations surrounding Premier League official David Coote. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 16, 202433 min

Episode 436 - A Sore Winner

Toby Tarrant joins Gavin this week to talk managerial knee slides, terrible team merch and how to smuggle a pig's head into a football match. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 09, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Nov 02, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Oct 26, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Oct 05, 202443 min

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 [email protected]

Sep 28, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Sep 21, 202444 min

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 [email protected]

Sep 14, 202440 min

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 [email protected]

Sep 07, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Aug 31, 202438 min

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 [email protected]

Aug 24, 202439 min

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 [email protected]...

Aug 17, 202452 min

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....

Aug 10, 202446 min

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 [email protected]

Aug 03, 202437 min

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 [email protected]

Jul 20, 202441 min

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 [email protected]

Jul 13, 202442 min

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 [email protected]

Jul 06, 202443 min

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 [email protected]

Jun 29, 202435 min

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 [email protected]

Jun 22, 202439 min

Episode 414 - Play Your Crescent Stars Right

As ever, a super topical episode from the boys, as they celebrated Jose Mourinho taking over at Fenerbahce with a Turkish Super Lig Top 10. We also heard from Toby Tarrant following his career best figures...! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

Jun 08, 202439 min

Episode 413 - Champo League

Sometimes podcasts can be a bit too relevant, not The Kickabout though... our fingers remain very lightly on the pulse of sport, with Johnny and Gav pressing hard in their own 18 yard box, delivering some of the best Radio Gegen in the biz. Plus, the boys were joined by Dave Windsor, The Kickabout's South American Football Correspondent, for an all important end of season wrap up before the Copa America...! @davidtwindsor You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get i...

Jun 01, 202440 min

Episode 412 - The Wembley Way

Johnny and Gav deliver an FA Cup Special this week... What's special about it? Great question. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

May 25, 202443 min

Episode 411 - End Of Season Spectacular

This week, Johnny and Gav are joined by The Kickabout's South American Football Correspondent, Dave Windsor, for a very important update on the the Copa Libertadores... Dave last appeared on the show back in 2019, we're hoping for a very different 5 years after this catch up. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected] @davidtwindsor

May 18, 202438 min

Episode 410 - The Mosh(iri) Pit

Will the Gods of Sport look favourably upon you this weekend? Probably not, but we can dream can't we. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]

May 11, 202434 min

Episode 409 - Trent's Law

This episode is for people who are game, game for anything. Well, not really, but it helps if you are. Send in your Actor/Sportsperson offspring suggestions to [email protected] You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

May 04, 202435 min
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