The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan
Episodes
Episode 214 - A Shrine to King Kenny
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool have won the somethingorotherchampionmummmblemmm and Johnny & Gav give you a Russian Football Update. You can hear The Kickabout live on Ra...
Episode 213 - Thank you for David Luiz
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An EXCLUSIVE interview with a Surrey cricketer this week – we were very lucky to get this one… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11...
Episode 212 – Dave Beasant
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were joined by THE goalie of the FA Cup – Dave Beasant! And Johnny had a theory for him… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X ...
Episode 211 – Kevin Pietersen
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We were joined – in the now now – by one of Britain’s greatest South Africans, Kevin Pietersen! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from...
Episode 210 – 6 Fans
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Kickabout absolutely is not government guidance. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take th...
Episode 209 – I’m A Seoul Man!
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve never heard chanting like the “fans” at FC Seoul… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want...
Episode 208 – David Seaman
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Gav’s words, a ‘perfect’ human on the show this week – David Seaman joined The Kickabout. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from ...
Episode 207 – The Hunting Leopard
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Kickabout – the only sports show that discusses the real name for the world’s quickest cat. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 1...
Episode 206 – Liverpool’s Title
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gav offers an innovative solution for Liverpool fans desperate to finish the league this week, and Johnny considers the interim position in North Kore...
Episode 205 – Cows-worth
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We check in on Mick & Paul this week, to see how the (ethical) meat processing business is coping…. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X fro...
Episode 204 – Jog On
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once again Johnny & Gav prove that you don’t need sport to (not) talk sport. This week there’s darts tips and a new way for fans to “watch” ma...
Episode 203 – The Final Copa Del Ray Final Final
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here. Who will take the trophy? Plus news of some transport-based sport from the continent… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio...
Episode 202 – The Copa Del Ray Final Final
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There may be no sport, but Johnny & Gav are still ready to discuss Iran-Iraq relationships. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ever...
Episode 201 – Social Distanced Football
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Kickabout – not seriously suggesting solutions. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take th...
Episode 200 – The FA Cup Pig
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The only sports show immune to a lack of sport. The Kickabout doesn’t stop. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, an...
Episode 199 - Horse People
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Tarrant is in for Gav this week as the pair take on the important topics in the world of sport - like Jose Mourinho looking old and horse people....
Episode 198 – Where’s Johnny?
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny this week – did Toby & Gav find Johnny before the end of the show? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from ...
Episode 197 – Leap Year Back In Black Bonanza Special
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s only one way to celebrate a leap year – with double Back In Black, obviously. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every ...
Episode 196 – Victory Egalité
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Gallagher and Bong Joon Ho on the same episode. It’s route one sports. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, an...
Episode 195 – Marcus Mumford & The Wizard Of Amsterdam
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav sent out Roving Reporter Gordon Smart this week – and he found AFC Wimbledon Commerical Director Ivor Heller and AFC Wimbledon fan Marc...
Episode 194 – Copa Del Ray
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy some BBQ? 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 introduce...
Episode 193 – Rutting Season
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to buy a football suit? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground...
Episode 192 - Chagrin
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Luiz and Conor McGregor up for debate on this week’s Kickabout – you can’t go wrong. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am...
Episode 191 – Stephanie McMahon
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by a wrestling icon this week – WWE’s Stephanie McMahon You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Satur...
Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’ll hear a snippet from each one. If you like what...
Episode 190 – Heavy Metal Kickabout
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav return in 2020 with the scariest thought of all – mums. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if yo...
Episode 189 – The Ultimate Christmas Saturday Kickabout
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last Kickabout of the decade, so we're squeezing in a Strip Advisor, Tyre Talk AND a trip to the Mampsite... You can hear The Kickabout live...
Episode 188 – Chris Kamara returns…
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why have one week of Kammy when you can have two? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the bo...
Episode 187 – Duncan Ferguson making his way up the stairs…
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Kickabout: only one man can intimidate Roy Keane; how does Big Sam fit into his suit?; and why we need X-Rays. You can hear The Kick...
Episode 186 – Steve McClaren’s Sex Advice
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast not as disgusting as the title suggests. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the b...
Episode 185 – 50 Hours Through The Amazon
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend sees the Copa Libertadores final take place in South America – so we were joined once again by our Argentinian football correspondent D...
Episode 184 – Adam Richman
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A non-sporting guest on The Kickabout this week, but he’s a real-world Superhero. Man v. Food legend Adam Richman is on the show, talking football a...
Episode 183 – Play Your Rugby World Cup Overseas Players Right
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s with all the questions? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Gr...
Episode 182 – Gordon Smart, Toby Tarrant and Josh Taylor
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No Johnny or Gav this week, but they were replaced by a Boxing World Champion! Josh Taylor was on the show – plus some presenter types called Gordon...
Episode 181 – Kammy!
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The good doesn’t get much better – this week we were joined by Chris Kammy Kamara! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sa...
Episode 180 - “A Rangers, Celtic Champions League Final In A City Where There’s No Rules”
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A busy week this week. Tarrant the elder last week and Tarrant the younger this week: Toby was on hand as the cricket correspondent to shed some light...
Episode 179 – Tarrant The Elder
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two additions to the show this week. Toby’s dad popped in – you’ve probably heard of him. Chris Tarrant? Ring a bell? – plus there was a stirr...
Episode 178 – Captain Morgan!
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in a first for The Kickabout, Johnny & Gav outsourced. They crossed to The Kickabout’s Official Cricket Correspondent Toby Tarrant who ca...
Episode 177 – Andre Agassi’s Ponytail
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where would you put Bergkamp’s feet? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Y...
Episode 176 – Probert vs Riley
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav came up with a new angle for Gardener’s Question Time this week. Cool, man… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am eve...
Episode 175 - The Daniel 'Levy'
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Kickabout imposes a tax on those who deserve it, and looks the other way whilst referees push 10-year-old children to the ground. You ...
Episode 174 – The Woodman Special
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Kickabout hands the power back to the horses. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to t...
Episode 173 – The Old Partick Thistle
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The only podcast where you’ll get King Lear, souvlaki and grasping. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you...
Episode 172 – The Sheepdog of Football
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav are back! Find out about one of Sergio Ramos’ skills this week, plus hear the origins of the sure-fire hit TV show Refs Stuck In Traffi...
Episode 171 – Gordon, Toby and Peter Crouch
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not content with 2 former Kickabout presenters, this week we enlisted another. PETER CROUCH is on the show, lending Gordon Smart and Toby Tarrant a ha...
Episode 170 - The Controversial Unveiling
10 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for the Tier 2 Radio X presenters to shine as Gordon and Toby talk Rooney mistakes, Clattenburg slams and Britain's worst football team. ...
Episode 169 – Si Senor!
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you forget your whistle, what do you use instead? What is the EFL? Just how interesting is Test Cricket? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radi...
Episode 168 – Baby On Board!
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav fix the Tour de France and F1 this week – twice. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want ...
Episode 167 – Sexy Football Fans
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by a super secret special guest this week to discuss THAT Ben Stokes deflection. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X ...
Episode 166 – Toby Tarrant & Gordon Smart
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John McGinn and Tammy Abraham. Kerry Dixon and Gordon Durie. Gordon and Toby sat in for Johnny & Gav this week, and it was enlightening... You can h...
Episode 165 – David Gower returns...again…
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The classiest batsman in England made another visit to The Kickabout…and two more special guests returned too (think rucking). You can hear The Kic...
Episode 164 – Putting off Falcao
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you put off Radamel Falcao? Find out in this week’s Kickabout – but don’t forget, he’s a good looking boy. You can hear The Kickabout ...
Episode 163 – Graeme Swann and Henry Blofeld
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by more cricketing greats this week – Swanny and Blowers danced down the wicket to talk wine, calamari, and much more. You...
Episode 162 – Freddie Flintoff Returns!
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by an extra special guest this week – probably our biggest guest ever. He’s captained England, won the Ashes, sunk a peda...
Episode 161 - The Sexy Weekend
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, on Radio X it's "Sexy Weekend". However, the management have asked that it be made clear that this is in no way official and exists only...
Episode 160 – Come on Liverpool
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by an extra special guest live from Madrid / pre-recorded a chat with colleague in the same room Toby Tarrant this week, ahea...
Episode 159 – Jake Bugg!
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny bumped into Notts County fan Jake Bugg this week, plus the boys discussed Arsenal’s return away kit greatness. You can hear The Kickabout li...
Episode 158 – The Now Camp
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There was a welcome return of some old friends this week… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to t...
Episode 157 – “You never know what’s gonna happen in football”
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The magic of Glenn in this week’s Kickabout, plus the inferiority of Baku and the snooker backchat. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from...
Episode 156 : T.I.T.A.L
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Johnny & Gav really take it to another level. Seriously... It's, like.... ANOTHER LEVEL. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from...
Episode 155 - Ultra Violence In Ultra Silence
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Johnny has a gripe with the gegenpress and Gav explains that experience is BAD. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am eve...
Episode 154 – The Kickabout On Clay
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your Saturday Easter Weekend Bank Holiday Saturday Special Kickabout Special! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every S...
Episode 153 – If You Can’t Join ‘em, Beat ‘em
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does German Homer Simpson sound like? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Arou...
Episode 152 – Mike Dean.
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Leslie – congratulations sir. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around ...
Episode 151 – De Gea vs De Gea
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does RDM stand for? 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 ...
Episode 150 – International Breaker
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny performs one of history’s biggest U-turns this week. You won’t believe it. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Satu...
Episode 149 – Stotting
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just exactly what is an Eintracht Frankfurt? You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Ar...
Episode 148 – What’s Worse Than A Grass?
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t be like Real Madrid fans. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your G...
Episode 147 – The Harlem Globetrotters are in town…
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vaughan. Woodman. Animal. Turbo. Burdlington. MBuchananananan. The Harlem Globetrotters are on the show! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X f...
Episode 146 – Don’t Joke About Scottish Cricket
23 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tight socks were on the agenda on this week’s Kickabout. We also touched on sport… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sat...
Episode 145 - Trainers On The Left, Lager On The Right
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Kickabout: Gordon Smart sits in! Also - contract talks, tacky sunglasses and much more. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X f...
Episode 144 – Neymar’s Sister
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Kickabout: dead legs, backstops, diss tracks, groins, Amazonian tribes and much more. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X fro...
Episode 143 – Suarez (Dennis)
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you follow Transfer Deadline Day? Like this – with even more nonsense… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday...
Episode 142 – The Alternative Build-Up
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav take on the West Indies Test team, Jermaine Jenas, low tackling and Japanese pornography in this week’s show. You can hear The Kickabo...
Episode 141 – James Haskell
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Haskell joined Johnny & Gav for The Kicakbout – that’s right, it was Rugby O’Clock. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ...
Episode 140 – Pop Up Punditry
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav revealed the secrets behind punditry this week – there is no secret. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturd...
Episode 139 – Gordon Smart sits in…
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Smart joined Gav this week, and amongst the usual sporting nonsense he also unveiled Marcus Mumford’s message for AFC Wimbledon. You don’t ...
Episode 138 – A Christmas Kickabout – at Christmas
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Johnny & Gav for a festive look at the sporting week – it’s pretty much as normal, but we’ve chucked the word “christmas” in a few time...
Episode 137 – Dynamo Kiev
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav get INTERCONTINENTAL on this week’s show. It’s pronounced Intercontinental, and yes we will. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radi...
Episode 136 – Your Excellency
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav get to grips with The Alpine Klopp this week, plus outline a new plan for staging games and answer some questions posed by Radio X team-m...
Episode 135 – Derby Weekend!
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny outlines his marathon plans this week, plus there’s a welcome return of some Kickabout favourites… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radi...
Episode 134 – A-Rod: Alex Rodriguez joins The Kickabout…
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gav were joined by baseball legend Alex Rodriguez this week to talk MLB London – but before they got to A-Rod, they of course delved into t...
Episode 133 - An Hour On The Tower of Gower
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny and Gav discuss whether it would be better if International Friendlies were abolished and replaced with Friendly Friendlies, what Gav's preferr...
Episode 132 - Don't Take Our Word For It
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny & Gavin can tell you how good this podcast is all day long, but why not take it from some real people? Expect a hot rubber party and prepare to...
Episode 131 – Swearing At Nuns
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations to the real heroes behind this season’s F1 Championship. And there’s a welcome return for some Kickabout regulars… You can hear ...
Episode 130 – “The Spurs Song”
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A BIT of sport this week, and not enough of Johnny & Gav’s church work. You can’t find a Church Heavy when you need one. You can hear The Kickabou...
Episode 129 – The Biffy Clyro
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Good took on a life of its own this week. Let’s all pray it comes to pass. Remember, anything’s possible these days. You can hear The Kickabo...
Episode 128 – Gordon Smart sits in…
13 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon was in for Johnny this week, and he joined Gav to discuss Afters, Mourinho’s finger, voiceovers, the UK Elite League, filming, Kanye, and ple...
Episode 127 – We Have Ignition!
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some incredible commentary this week, plus the return of Strip Advisor, and a bumper pack of Mexican Handbags. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radi...
Episode 126 – Dystopian Golf Violence
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Kickabout: diagrams, Paris, false teeth and special water. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and i...
Episode 125 – The Ronaldo Shock!
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Regional accent fun this week, some Manalysis, plus Gav has AN IDEA. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you w...
Episode 124 – Football Mums
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Kickabout: soccer moms, bumper transfer deals, wee Sir Alec, poltergeists, tennis coaching, dogs, and boozing at the cricket…plus p...
Episode 123 – Peter Crouch joins The Kickabout!
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s favourite dancer, author, Radio X DJ, and occasional footballer joins Johnny & Gav this week – and gives them a hand with Mexican Handb...
Episode 122 – Mercedes
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The boys came up with yet another idea to improve football this week – and it involves alcohol. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am...
Episode 121 – Morrisson
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the Pringle Twins this week – a brotherly duo with a love for golf, and pay-offs… You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every ...
Episode 120 – Toby Tarrant sits in…
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Toby & Gav had it all covered this week; geese, Ibiza, nudity and pipes. Oh, and a little bit of sport too. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X...
Episode 119 – Elis James & Gordon Smart & Steve Parish
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Scotsman, a Welshman and an Englishman on the show today, as Gordon Smart and Elis James sit in for Johnny and Gav, and they’re joined by Crystal ...
Episode 118 - The Furry Jerkin
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains retro kits, the latest tyre talk and the possibility of Olympic boules. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am ev...
Episode 117 – Streakers!
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A double helping of the best thing in sport on this week’s Kickabout – streakers. Plus the return of Rodger, Clive, Jeremy Markem and Graeme Tash....
Episode 116 – Ken’s Cretinous Comments
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do youth-team footballers have to talk about? Find out in this week’s Kickabout. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Sat...