The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan
Episodes
Episode 408 - Omelettes & Banana Skins
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny and Gav were asking all the big questions this week... such as, what's a Rabbitoh?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sa...
Episode 407 - There's No Mbappo
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, content includes but is not limited to... the spirit of the marathon, the Georgia mindset and Hells Bells.You can hear The Kickabout live o...
Episode 406 - Saka's Spicy Sauce
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny this week but as ever The Woodman remains a constant presence in the line up. Aside from the usual Kickabout revelry t...
Episode 405 - Chow Time / Thursday Night Footy / The Libertines
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've not watched 'Thursday Night Footy' before, you'll probably feel like you have after this episode. Plus, Johnny and Gav have a chat with Pete...
Episode 404 - Big Saturday
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Easter Saturday aka Big Saturday... and, well, certainly, it doesn't get any bigger than this.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am eve...
Episode 403 – Josh Widdicombe and Dara O’Briain / Jordan The Man Utd Fan
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two fantastic guests – Josh Widdicombe and Dara O’Briain, discussing Ali Dia – plus an EXTRA SPECIAL guest – Jordan The Man Utd fan – plus G...
Episode 402 – The Jim Jams
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gav has a new idea for the transfer window this week, and Johnny “educates” Muse fans.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every S...
Episode 401 – Dry State
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny has an innovative idea for football clubs this week, plus there’s headline fun from Nottingham and Leicester.You can hear The Kickabout live ...
Episode 400 - Pep's Tapas Bar & John Inverdale
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav discuss how football manager's could run their own drinking establishments... Plus they speak to John Inver...
The Sports Agents: The Trailer - The Sports Agents
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sports Agents, a twice-weekly podcast hosted by two of the UK's top sports broadcasters, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman.With new episodes...
Episode 399 - They're Beginning to Look a Lot Like Tottenham
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Wayne Rooney finds another excuse to get out the house and the long jump gets a much-needed revamp.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio...
Episode 398 – Go Out for the Grapes
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Johnny and Gav delve into the worlds of celebrity boxing, après ski and German darts.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ...
Episode 397 – Tim Henman and Laura Robson / Woodson Gavins
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by British tennis goliaths / Davids this week, in an example of Total Format.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X f...
Episode 396 – Acronym Fun
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wlcm t t KA.Welcome to the Big Boys.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 395 – Liam Gallagher on Jurgen Klopp
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The real story behind Eric Dier’s accent this week, plus a (brief) visit from Liam Gallagher, and a classic TJ Top Ten.You can hear The Kickabout li...
Episode 394 – Luxury Darts
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby decoded and Jordan Henderson explained on this week’s Kickabout.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in to...
Episode 393 – Sechs
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the usual names in this week’s Kickabout; Franz Beckenbauer, Django Reinhardt, Hrithik Roshan, and George Clooney.You can hear The Kickabout liv...
Episode 392 – Toby Tarrant sits in; Pascal Chimbonda news
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Tarrant sat in for Johnny this week and brought news of Pascal Chimbonda, plus an interesting suggestion from Ravi Shastri.You can hear The Kicka...
Episode 391 – The Best Of The Kickabout 2023
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up 2023, here are the best bits (from The Kickabout) of 2023 – PLUS, and this is very important – some brand new never-heard-before conten...
Episode 390 – Polly James / Keep Kick
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Polly James filled us in all about THE DARTS this week, and Gav takes a look at the penmanship of Steve The Bruce.You can hear The Kickabout live on R...
Episode 389 – Fish
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fishy Kickabout this week, for the eagle-eared.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox...
Episode 388 – Playing For The Shirt
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A real spectacle of Total Kickabout this week, with a sense of shambles.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in to...
Episode 387 - The Freeview Suite
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is no practice session.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 386 – A Crystal Palace
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know water makes you wet?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 385 – Forklift
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav chaperone you through the international break with tales of Fergie, forklifts, and Formula 1 vs Rod Stewart.You can hear The Kickabou...
Episode 384 – Kammy
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav are joined by Chris “Kammy “Kamara, and overcame “technical troubles”.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ev...
Episode 383 – Henchmen
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav take on sponsors, hipsters, popcorn, and henchmen this week.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get ...
Episode 382 – Phil Tufnell
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by Tuffers this week! Plus, a tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sa...
Episode 381 – Toby Tarrant sits in; Eric Cantona!
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge guest! Eric Cantona is sort of on The Kickabout this week.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on ...
Episode 380 – Good, Bad, or Ugly?
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a further evolution of the new format, we venture into The Good, The Bad, and The Pending this week.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from...
Episode 379 – VinGaVaughan
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The real, full, unedited version of THAT VAR tape surfaced on The Kickabout this week…You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sat...
Episode 378 – Cool Golf
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More Harry Kane-based German fun this week, plus a look at the Ryder Cup and the greatest Formula 1 driver you’ve never heard of.You can hear The Ki...
Episode 377 – Howlers
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much have you learned from listening to The Kickabout, or indeed not listening to The Kicakbout?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11...
Episode 376 – The Chisel of Sporting Comment
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A “defence” of Harry Maguire this week, plus the romantic story of Toby Tarrant’s anniversary.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11...
Episode 375 – Roll Tide!
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to dress like Michael Owen? Don’t wear a sportsie.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch o...
Episode 374 - Kickabout Zero
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny and Gav produce yet another sporting special, this time of the sibilant kind…You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Satur...
Episode 373 – The Kickabout Massive
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny returns with some fascinating mullet knowledge…You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout...
Episode 372 – Toby Tarrant sits; Cockney German
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toby was joined by Gav this week on the eve of an England World Cup Final!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in ...
Episode 371 – Toby Tarrant and Maisie Adam sit in!
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lionesses superfan Maisie sat in with Toby Tarrant this week as we built up to the England vs Colombia Quarter Final… plus the usual nonsense…You ...
Episode 370 – EEEPL
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav marvel at the permanent league.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox....
Episode 369 - The Meridian Spoiler
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transfer waffle, chaos and a whole lotta ugliness. Business as usual.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch...
Episode 368 - The 'Open-kickabout'
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Johnny and Gav's attention is drawn to the player's car park at The Open and all the technical skill that this requires.You can hear The Ki...
Introducing: Legends of the Ashes
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s another podcast we think you might like… It’s more than just a sporting contest. It’s the pride of two nations, where victory coul...
Episode 367 – The Event Horizon
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RETROSPECTIVE returns!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 366 – 500 Miles Solution
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the Championship Lovers on this week’s podcast.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@...
Episode 365 – Ashes Wimbledon Kickabout Spectacular
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gav asks “if you can have French cricket, why can’t you have German cycling?” and Johnny posits consolation benders.You can hear The K...
Episode 364 – Toby Tarrant sits in; Happy Australians
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toby gets you through the InterLull alongside Gav, and the pair have more of your footballing nicknames.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X fro...
Episode 363 – The Siege of PSG
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the cricket?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected].
Episode 362 – 1, 2, 3
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if West Ham fans never calm down?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected].
Episode 361 – The Cupabout / Noel Gallagher
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need trophies when you’ve got Guns N Roses.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabou...
Episode 360 – Defending Your Family
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny revolutionises relegations this week, and Gav revolutionises Formula 1 cars.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday...
Episode 359 – Steve Jones / Disco Dave
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a ratings-grabbing Alles Sport Kickabout, we were joined by Channel 4 Formula 1 man Steve Jones!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11a...
Episode 358 – Toby Tarrant sits in on Eurovision weekend
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another Finnish football update whilst Toby Tarrant sits in with Gav.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch...
Episode 357 – Coronation Kickabout
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No practice, just partying.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected].
Episode 356 – Coping Mechanisms
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than Victory Parades, Johnny proposes Parades of Shame this week.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in to...
Episode 355 – Champagne Kickabout
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are we celebrating? Champagne itself.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected].
Episode 354 – Gym Smoothie
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Young is back with a slightly controversial opinion this week, plus we head towards (but not into) the Mampsite.You can hear The Kickabout live o...
Episode 353 – Secular Easter Special
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sport impressively ignored in this week’s Easter Kickabout special – though there’s plenty of minibus chat.You can hear The Kickabout live on Ra...
Episode 352 – Toby Tarrant sits in; Eddie Hearn guests!
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toby & Gav miss the Liverpool vs Man City game to chat warm, cuddly Fergie and interview Eddie Hearn!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X fr...
Episode 351 – Toby Tarrant in Prague
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav have an International special of The Kickabout, in probably the most format-fluid episode yet.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radi...
Episode 350 – Super Six Nations Super Saturday Special / Vikings
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some real innovations in technique this week, plus a scouting report from Finland, because that’s what we all want.You can hear The Kickabout live o...
Episode 349 - Top Trolling
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, as Bobby Firmino went for a spot of shopping in the Trafford Centre the day after he scored Liverpool's 7th against Manchester United, John...
Episode 348 – Faster Than The German Girl
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny has an incredible stag do hack this week. Not strictly sports, but you’ll see.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Satu...
Episode 347 – The Last Roy
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fergie returns on this week’s Kickabout… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]...
Introducing: Alien Kidnap Club
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DO YOU BELIEVE IN ALIENS? Johnny has a podcast he thinks you'd like.... In a series of six exclusive interviews, Johnny is joined by abductees who ...
Episode 346 – Grids
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny and Gav take on the second Superbowl Kickabout classic, briefly, before moving on to performance debilitating drugs and Tony Hadley. You can h...
Episode 345 – Kickabout Superbowl Halftime Special
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Superbowl weekend, tune in to find out the GOATOAT (greatest goat of all time of all time). You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 1...
Episode 344 – Christ Alive!
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All the Six Nations info you need (guess how much) on this week’s Kickabout. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. G...
Episode 343 – Nil-Nil written all over it
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Young returned after an enjoyable Burns Night this week, plus Gav finally gets taken to task. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11...
Episode 342 – What a first hour that was question mark
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who should get out of the club – Tottenham fans or Daniel Levy? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch o...
Episode 341 – The Hardest Job in Football
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Kickabout – it’s not a shab. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 340 – Toby Tarrant sits in, Gav gives up smoking
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year from The Kickabout! Toby & Gav had all the bases covered in the new Saudi-Ronaldo world. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X f...
Episode 339 – The Promo Trail
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a New Years Eve special on The Kickabout as we hear about new books from Alan Young and Mick Wormley, plus the Tyre Talk guys give us a year in...
Episode 338 – Merry Football!
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jolly Vaughan and The Jolly Woodman are READY TO ROCK this Christmas Eve. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in...
Episode 337 – Sideshow Final
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#JVGuitarCup You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 336 – Miles Mikolas
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
St Louis Cardinals pitcher and 2-time MLB Allstar Miles Mikolas joined Johnny & Gav on a nervous, nervous day. You can hear The Kickabout live on Rad...
Episode 335 – James Brown / Ted Fox
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Kickabout OG James Brown joined Johnny & Gav, which meant a return to The Meat Locker… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 1...
Episode 334 – Almost Boycott
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be careful – don’t turn into a football zombie. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@ra...
Episode 333 – Terry Butcher!
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This show is neither official nor unofficial. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]...
Episode 332 – Pottering
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final Kickabout before… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on [email protected]
Episode 331 – Boardroom Scrum
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav take on honey, breakdancing, speeches, and Uruguay. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on...
Episode 330 – A goal, a monster goal
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav “spook-uclate” about footballers bringing their babies to work. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday....
Episode 329 – Uphill Oche
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An angry episode, full of laughter, popularity, and haircuts, but with no medals. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday...
Episode 328 – QPR?
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Kickabout declares a flash point this week. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radio...
Episode 327 – Sombrero Mood
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hatty Saturday! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introdu...
Episode 326 – Alvin The Pony
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Kickabout – for the sort of fans who would rather have the cash. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, a...
Episode 325 – Champagne Moments
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the launch of a brand new light-entertainemnt show this week. How many beers will Pards and Big Sam order next? You can hear The Kickabout live ...
Episode 324 – Lighter
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of information on The Kickabout this week – perhaps too much information… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturda...
Episode 323 - Neville Gonna' Give You Up
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we learned that if Richard Keys is annoyed it's a good thing, and documentaries are better when you don't know the ending. You can hear T...
Episode 322 – We’re With You Guys
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the plural of Geoff Capes? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Yo...
Episode 321 – Toby Tarrant sits in and talks mullets…
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
…and hamsters, Elon Musk, whips, and Harry Larry Barry Gary. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want t...
Introducing: Restless Natives !
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey listener ! Here's a podcast we think you'd like... Restless Natives is a cult Scottish film from 1985 featuring two scallywags – The Clown & ...
Episode 320 – The Cheeseboard
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lesson from this week’s Kickabout – don’t make Jens Lehmann angry. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and...
Episode 319 – The Evil Tyrone Mings
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav investigate schoolyard games and statistical percentages this week. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday,...
Episode 318 – Sugar Radio X
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny ‘Sugar’ Vaughan was in quite the state this week, but don’t worry – he tore into the week of sport as usual! You can hear The Kickabou...
Episode 317 – Birthday Saturday
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a very special day on The Kickabout… but don’t worry, we won’t go on about it. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ever...
Episode 316 – Chasmic Wimbledon
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Woodman returns this week and examines Wimbledon commentary and Man Utd. Plus, coincidentally, veteran referee Alan Young returns too! You can he...
Episode 315 – Johnny Vaughan and Toby Tarrant; Intern Danny
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Woodman this year – get well soon! – but Toby Tarrant made an appearance after a late call-up. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from...
Introducing: THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brand new Global Original podcast we think you’ll love! In each episode Michael & Hilary Whitehall put their combined life experience ...
Episode 314 – The Devil’s Loafers
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can’t wait for the Davis Cup this year… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Aro...