The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

Episode 507 - The World Cup Wildcard Weekend Special

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a World Cup Wildcard Weekend Special which features a very limited amount of&nbs...

Episode 506 - The Six Nations Judgement Day Postmortem Special

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following last weekend's genuinely 'Super Saturday', this week on The Kickabout it's a Six Nations Judgement Day Postmortem Special. And joining us fo...

Episode 505 - The Six Nations Judgement Day Special (With Lawrence Dallaglio)

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Kickabout, (for one week only) we stopped being an alternative to the main stream and actually became “the stream”. As for our Si...

Episode 504 - The All England Badminton Championships T20 World Cup Final Special

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every day's a school day on The Kickabout. Today we learned that the badminton net is the Christmas tree lights of sports equipment, and that you can ...

Episode 503 - The Welsh League Cup Final Special

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In high performance sports radio, you need to stay hungry.Johnny and Gav were joined by Toby Tarrant for another Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10...

Episode 502 - The 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s Special (with John Inverdale)

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 importa...

Introducing your new F1 podcast: Up To Speed

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Hos...

Episode 501 - The Valentines Day Calcutta Cup Special

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 el...

Episode 500 (ish) - The Kickabout 500 Special with Chris Jericho, Martin Johnson, Jason Robinson & Michael Vaughan

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah that's right, 500 Kickabouts and counting baby! To celebrate reaching this historic milestone, we had more England Captains and more World Champi...

The Team GB Winter Olympics Special

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

Episode 499 - The Will Arnett Bradley Cooper X Games Special

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On a week where we joined by Hollywood Royalty on The Kickabout in the shape of Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper... Johnny and Gav came to the conclusio...

Episode 498 - The AFCON Final Masters Snooker Special

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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' t...

Episode 497 - The FA Cup 3rd Round Wildcard Weekend Special

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 K...

Episode 496 - The 2026 year of ‘The Baddy’ Special

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 - Ha...

Episode 495 - The Festive Limbo Best of 2025 Special

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 &a...

Episode 494 - The Christmas Special

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 493 - The Ally Pally Polly James Special

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

Episode 492 - The Emile Heskey Gabbatoir Special

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 491 - The Copa Libertadores Zak Brown Special

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bo...

Episode 490 - The North London Derby Special

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A North London Derby Special, which surprisingly features absolutely no mention of either Arsenal or Tottenham but more than makes up for it with plen...

Episode 489 - The Grand Slam of Darts Luke Littler Special

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 488 - The 'Sir The Kickabout' Felix White M23 Derby Special

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sportscast...

Episode 487 - Toby Tarrant sits in, with Steven Finn!

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

Episode 486 - The Rugby League Ashes 1st Test Special

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Unio...

Episode 485 - The Royal Albert Hall Sumo Special

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Gav learned that when you see a sumo wrestler on a lime bike, you know you've seen a sumo wrestler on a lime bike...Plus, Mick Wormly and P...

Episode 484 - The Man of Steal (Steel) Super League Grand Final Special

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After recovering from a bad back to make his first appearance of the season in the terraces, Johnny delivered an all important fan injury news update....

Episode 483 - The NFL Big Game Special

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As it's an NFL Big Game Special, we got speaking to our Big Game Tailgators, Caden C Hubbard and Brock 'Mad Dog' Tackle, to get a flavour of what's co...

Episode 482 - Chinese Open Special

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Ryder Cup in full swing, The Kickabout’s golf correspondents Barry Villers and Gordon McNamara were on the show. Plus, Johnny and Gav discu...

Episode 481 - Azerbaijani Grand Prix Special

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny & Gav discussed the target on Luke Littler's back, the difference between Chelsea and Man Utd, and the wonder of chickens.Plus, ...

Episode 480 - The T20 Blast Finals Day PGA Championship Eddie Hearn Special

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After taking inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz, Johnny and Gav delivered yet another brilliant episode of the brilliant Kickabout. Says who, you ask? We...

Episode 479 - The US Open Final Special

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered who the world's most famous number 19's are? Nope, neither have we... until now! Plus, Johnny and Gav run through the very best football...

Episode 478 - The Hundred Old Firm Derby Special

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from all the hubbub surrounding the final weekend of The Hundred and the Old Firm Derby, Johnny and Gav discuss all the major talking points of ...

Episode 477 - The Tour of Spain Special with Toby Tarrant

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny was on holiday this week, so Toby Tarrant joined Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods for a Tour of Spain special... and Gav doesn't like it one bit. The ...

Episode 476 - The Premier League Special

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're nothing short of predictable on The Kickabout, so in honour of the opening weekend of the Premier League season, we made the entire episode abou...

Episode 475 - The Championship Special

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show involved a lot of hope... "where all your dreams are made, when you go to Sheffield, and you play The Blades"!It was also where AirBo...

Episode 474 - The Champagne Super-Oval Special

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav have almighty day ahead of them. Straight after the show, they're hotfooting down to the Oval for the cricket before then running acros...

Episode 473 - The Lions & Lionesses (Pride of Radio X) Special

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The (self proclaimed) Pride of Radio X preview this historic weekend of Sport which remarkably features both Lions and Lionesses competing in major fi...

Episode 472 - The Martin 'Chariots' Offiah Special

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Johnny & Gav were joined in the studio by Rugby League Legend, Martin Offiah... and introduced him to The Meat Locker!Plus, Gordon McNam...

Episode 471 - The Club World Cup Final (Because Chelsea Are In It) Special

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite speaking to Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden every Saturday for the last month about the Club World Cup, we still weren't really paying much atten...

Episode 470 - The Steve Special

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing beats 5 Steves. Just ask the Vegas of the North. They'll tell ya.Plus, with the FIFA Club World Cup nearing it's conclusion... Johnny and Gav ...

Episode 469 - The Nothing Special Special

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alas, no royal tournaments to talk of this week on The Kickabout but Johnny did come up with a new national anthem at least.And, with the FIFA Club Wo...

Episode 468 - The Queens Club Royal Ascot Special

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the title suggests, it was an extra classy Kickabout this week.There were even discussions of Royal Tournaments and how we could 'spice them up a b...

Episode 467 - The Le Mans 24 Hour Special with Toby Tarrant

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny was off this week, so Toby Tarrant sat in for a Le Mans 24 Hour special with Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods... It was serious stuff as the chaps dis...

Episode 466 - The Rugby League Challenge Cup Espom Derby Special With Alex Iwobi

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the very first time on the Kickabout, we were joined by a current premier league superstar... Alex Iwobi was on the show! And what a debut it was ...

Episode 465 - The Champions League Final Special

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be fooled by the episode title, because as ever, this is not route 1 sports broadcasting.Instead, we offer our humble subjects the freedom of th...

Episode 464 - The ECC Cardiff Rugby Final Special / Life On The South Circ

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking for content surrounding Rugby's European Champions Cup Final, then you should probably go elsewhere as there was just SO MUCH sport ...

Episode 463 - The Massive Great Big Football Day

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Kickabout for our 'FA Cup Final Special', we uncharacteristically bring you relevant content as we talk to the owner of one of the ac...

Episode 462 - The Postseason Playoff NBA UCL EFL NHL Semi Final Special

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clue's in the name this week...(not really) as Gav's beloved Arsenal will now end yet another season trophyless. Plus, following on from Ruben Amo...

Episode 461 - The Glastonbury Of Rugby League

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny & Gav "congratulate" Liverpool, discuss Rugby League's Magic Weekend, and search for Antonio Montana...You can hear The Kickabou...

Episode 460 - The Gooners

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav anoint The New Neil Warnock, youth players get The Kickabout treatment, and we introduce... The Gooners! Wh...

Episode 459 - Toby Tarrant sits in, with Alex Horne!

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No Johnny this week so Toby Tarrant sits in. He & Gav talk Guards Of Honour, parachuting into pitches, and they're joined by comedian Alex Horne!Y...

Episode 458 - The Boat Race Special

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav keep it classy this week, discussing ways to improve the boat race, Onana at Man Utd, and, most importantly, cash.You can hear The Kick...

Episode 457 - Torpedo Bats

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav discuss how torpedo bats could change baseball and what happens when football meets the savannah. You can hear The Kickabout live ...

Episode 456 - The F.A. Cup Paradox

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav speak to the sports anchors' sport anchor, Mark Pougatch; they discuss how to replace penalty shoot outs and how sports chiefs are goin...

Episode 454 - The Return of Wild Geese Footballers

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Jordan Henderson returning to the England camp, Johnny and Gav suggest other players who may be called up again soon. Plus, they discuss why Mil...

Episode 453 - Play Your Cameos Right

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a star-studded episode of the Kickabout this week as Johnny and Gav are joined by Danny Dyer to talk football, John Inverdale to chat rugby and D...

Episode 452 - You've Gotta Want It

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Young returns to give his take on the latest change to football rules, plus Gav's ideas for the new World Cup half-time show!You can hear The Kic...

Episode 451 - The Dutch Burpee

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny and Gav discuss how to make exercises more sadistic, how Southampton could be the best at something and what academies you’d like ...

Episode 450 - The Luke Littler Studio

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav speak to the voice of Rugby Union, John Inverdale, just hours before the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. There'...

Episode 449 - Train With Wayne

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Kickabout, to celebrate Wayne Rooney's new business venture 'Train with Wayne', Johnny and Gav run through the top 10 of your rhyming f...

Episode 448 - A State of Partial Law

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny and Gav talk football celebrations, short sniffing and McIlroy's massive trophies. Plus, to help us bone up on everything we need t...

Episode 447 - We Need Fresh Legs

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, hear how adding a pit lane would improve the game of football and what really happened in Scottie Scheffler's kitchen. Plus, we're joined ...

Episode 446 - A Job for Jim

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny and Gav talk rusty medals, Australian consortiums and the state of English rugby. Plus, Jez Markem and Graeme Tash return for some ...

Episode 445 - The Golf War

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny and Gav discuss stadium golf, club falconers and the Prince of Wales. Plus, with a unique insight on the rise of world darts champi...

Episode 444 - Ferrari World

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from their winter break, Johnny & Gav fly out of the blocks for their first Kickabout of the year and ask, is there a better job out there t...

Episode 443 - Boxing Day Bonus, with Polly James!

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your Boxing Day edition of The Kickabout was a bumper extended episode!Expect Good, Bad & Uglies, Radio X's very own Polly James (she loves the da...

Episode 442 - The Fortress of Solitude

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny and Gav discuss how Marcus Rashford could find new challenges on the sea and ponder which football club Jesus would manage.You can h...

Episode 441 - In the Grip of Darts

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav think they know the reason behind Man City's poor run of form and discuss oversized trophies.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X...

Episode 440 - The Kickabout Boys

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny & Gav remind you that The Darts isn't just for Christmas... Plus, we had a Kickabout first for the wondrous strange, as we opene...

Episode 439 - The Copa Libertadores Special

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav talk Roy Keane carpark tear-ups and the opportunities for outdoor snooker. Plus, ahead of the Copa Libertadores final, we're joined by...

Episode 438 - Wet, Windy & Wild

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kickabo...

Episode 437 - Football's Glamour Boys

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Johnny interviews Martin Ødegaard's ankle. Plus, we discuss the grand tradition of bullying in sport and get expert analysis on the alleg...

Episode 436 - A Sore Winner

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 435 - Putting Sports To Bed

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Radi...

Episode 434 - A Man for All Seasons

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 432 - There's No Hiding on the Pitch

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 431 - Tommy Catalan and his Magic Dragons

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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... Pl...

Episode 430 - Who Wants It More?

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 429 - Yoiks It's Blossoms

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hea...

Episode 428 - Big Sport Saturday

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 427 - Shepherd Of The Month

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ba...

Episode 426 - The Silence Of The Fans

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following the 'day of days' (Transfer Deadline Day) Johnny & Gav celebrate the window closing by talking competitive fishing and Oasis Superfans.Y...

Episode 425 - Man vs Bowling Machine

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny & Gav returned from their respective international breaks firing on all cylinders with a fistful of Kickabout. It's no warm yakult, that's ...

Episode 424 – Maisie Adam... with Toby Tarrant

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kick...

Episode 423 - Championship Special

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 422 - BOSS

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 touc...

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

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 420 - The Open Car Park 2024

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 419 - The Day Before The Day Of Days

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 comm...

Episode 418 - MATE

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 T...

Episode 417 - Yabba Dabba Saturday

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

Episode 416 - Knee Slides & Pickle Juice

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 415 - Martin O'Neill's Hot Tap / Euro Weak One Special

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny and Gav are joined by football legend Martin O’Neill for a chat about his brand new Podcast ‘The Football Authorities’ as well as a very ...

Episode 414 - Play Your Crescent Stars Right

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

Episode 413 - Champo League

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Episode 412 - The Wembley Way

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Episode 411 - End Of Season Spectacular

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Co...

Episode 410 - The Mosh(iri) Pit

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 409 - Trent's Law

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 suggest...