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The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

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Episode 123 – Peter Crouch joins The Kickabout!

Everyone’s favourite dancer, author, Radio X DJ, and occasional footballer joins Johnny & Gav this week – and gives them a hand with Mexican Handbags! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Sep 8, 201841 min

Episode 122 – Mercedes

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 every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Sep 1, 201835 min

Episode 121 – Morrisson

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 Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Aug 25, 201837 min

Episode 120 – Toby Tarrant sits in…

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 from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Aug 18, 201837 min

Episode 119 – Elis James & Gordon Smart & Steve Parish

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 Palace man Steve Parish. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Aug 11, 201833 min

Episode 118 - The Furry Jerkin

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 every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Aug 4, 201835 min

Episode 117 – Streakers!

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. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jul 28, 201835 min

Episode 116 – Ken’s Cretinous Comments

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 Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jul 21, 201835 min

Episode 115 – The Wembley Big Top

What now? 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jul 14, 201838 min

Episode 114 – The Big Soccer Tournament

Possibly the sportiest The Kickabout has ever been – but remember, you can stay fickle. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jul 7, 201838 min

Episode 113 – Radio Bronze: Toby Tarrant sits in…

Want to know who the 9th best shot-putter in the world is? Just what is The Human Belt? How do you Steal Valour? What is radio bronze? All these questions and more, not really answered in this week’s Kickabout as Toby Tarrant sits in with Gav. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jun 30, 201835 min

Episode 112 – The Hoddler

What has this World Cup been missing? The Hoddler. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jun 23, 201835 min

Episode 111 – The Old Oakham Déjà vu The Old Oakham Déjà vu – World Cup Special

This is the best part of the World Cup. Before England do anything. Get all the World Cup knowledge you don’t need right here on The Kickabout. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jun 16, 201835 min

Episode 110 - Let's take cricket out of cricket

Like a grass stain on cricket whites no matter how hard you scrub you won't get rid of The Kickabout. This episode, Johnny's new idea for marketing cricket, Turkish refs and the usual 'features' as required by the radio rule book.

Jun 9, 201836 min

Episode 109 – Special Mystery Guest Champions League Final Correspondent

On this week’s Kickabout: Sterling’s tattoo, Sergio Ramos, the Harlem Globetrotters, evisceration, Derby County, bread, Karius, Gareth Southgate, and chicken kievs. The usual stuff. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jun 2, 201840 min

Episode 108 - Terry Butcher, Bridal Subs and French Spa Days

This week, Johnny and Gav talk to former England captain Terry Butcher about the lack of an England World Cup song; they look forward to this weekend's Champions League final and ask what's inside Big Ron's lock-up? 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

May 26, 201834 min

Episode 107 – Vikings, The BIBSE and Broken Legs

Big weekend this weekend – but don’t expect too much Royal Wedding or FA Cup Final chat. Instead Johnny & Gav get stuck into Big Sam, Guardiola, Platini, and the Harlem Globetrotters… 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

May 19, 201838 min

Episode 106 - Big Sam's Big Head

Does sport ever stop? It 100% doesn't here on The Kickabout. You can put The Kickabout on live and loud each and every Saturday on Radio X from 11am and don't forget you can get in touch with Johnny plus Gav on [email protected]

May 12, 201836 min

Episode 105 – Hold Me Back!

It’s a glorious Bank Holiday weekend – so draw the curtains, get some sport on the telly, and turn up the Kickabout! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

May 5, 201839 min

Episode 104 – Gordon Smart sits in with The Woodman

Gordon Smart sat in for Johnny this week, and he and Gav were joined by footballers’ chef Jonny Marsh. They chatted Wenger – of course – and Scottish football – of course. If you enjoyed the show, you can get Gordon’s podcast – The Radio X Evening Show with Gordon Smart – which sees him chatting to big guests like Noel Gallagher, The Killers, Jack White and Russell Howard. Or tune in every weeknight from 7pm to 10pm on Radio X. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

Apr 28, 201832 min

Episode 103 – Wenger Out

Who does Gav want as the new Arsenal manager? How will cricket stay exciting? Where are the Harlem Globetrotters off to this week? All this revealed – sort of – in the week’s Kickabout. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

Apr 21, 201834 min

Episode 102 – A-Ha!

Johnny & Gav discuss the one constant that makes football worthwhile this week, plus there’s a return to the Meat Locker - with hot festival news – a run-down of the Grand National, and more of your great Mexican Handbags – send them in to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

Apr 14, 201839 min

Episode 101 – Jack O’Malley

Learn about The House Turd this week. You’ll see. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

Apr 7, 201839 min

Episode 100 - It's Just Not Cricket

This week, we provide cricket with a solution to foul play, celebrate some of the best Hoddle-isms of the week and chastise the BBC for their blatant sexism with Claire Balding at the helm. There's another trip to the Meat Locker, and of course plenty of Mexican Handbags - keep them coming to [email protected]. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected].

Mar 31, 201835 min

Episode 99 – Dutch Whistles & Virtual Marathons

The Kickabout takes a youth twist this week, and Johnny & Gav explore the decadent world of Formula 1, Spanish Rugby in Back in Black, and the technicalities of referees’ whistles. There’s another trip to the Meat Locker, and of course plenty of Mexican Handbags - keep them coming to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Mar 24, 201837 min

Episode 98 – Yoga Beer

On this week’s Kickabout: Yoga Beer, Messi, the ugly side of Jamie Carragher, half time oranges, and sawn-off shotguns. All that plus your brilliant Mexican Handbags – keep them coming to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Mar 17, 201838 min

Episode 97 – Sizzler plates, Out of Position, and What Watt?

What a week of European football for Gav – the ever so reliable Spurs complimenting a MASSIVE night of action. Johnny shows off some HGV knowledge too, and Rodger & Clive returned to tell us all about the Harlem Globetrotters. All that plus your brilliant Mexican Handbags – keep them coming to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Mar 10, 201834 min

Episode 96 – Acapulco Tennis & Wengerphiles

Get some West German advice on The Kickabout this week – you’ll see. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Mar 3, 201840 min

Episode 95 - Eddie The Eagle

Johnny & Gav were joined by the greatest Winter Olympian of all time, Eddie The Eagle! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Feb 25, 201835 min

Episode 94 – Swimbing

One piece of advice to take away from this week’s Kickabout – if you ever get the chance to bring mankind to its knees, take it. Plus Johnny & Gav take on Michael Owen, anoraks and the PSG owners. All that plus What’s On This Weekend, The Meat Locker and your Mexican Handbags – send them in to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Feb 17, 201842 min

Episode 93 – Cricket On Ice

Johnny & Gav improve the Winter Olympics this week, take in the state of bowls, and discover a new sports word. All that plus What’s On This Weekend, The Meat Locker and your Mexican Handbags – send them in to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Feb 10, 201838 min

Episode 92 – Man-Fighting & The Old Barnsley Lozenge

Covered on this week’s Kickabout: dinnerladies, private planes, Scott Brown, flamingos, handcuffs and hipsters. All sorted. Plus the return of What’s On This Weekend and The Meat Locker! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Feb 3, 201839 min

Episode 91 – The Old Vietnamese Dustbin, and Frank Lampard!

Johnny & Gav were joined by a real proper sports star this week – no joke – ex-England and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard took his place on The Kickabout. The boys also discussed The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the sporting week, and of course worked through your brilliant Mexican Handbags – send them in to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jan 27, 201838 min

Episode 90 – The Old Lithuanian Banjo

On this week’s Kickabout: how much love does Ronaldo need? How good are North Koreans at golf? What’s LeBron James’ son called? Plus The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jan 20, 201835 min

Episode 89 – What is the most boring sport?

Find out the answer to that question, plus what car Antonio Conte drives and who Liverpool will replace Coutinho with. Plus the return of the Meat Locker and your excellent Mexican Handbags - get your answers in for The Old Lithuanian Banjo for next week through [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jan 13, 201838 min

Episode 88 – Elis James & Gordon Smart, plus Don Hutchinson!

Elis & Gordon sat in for Johnny & Gav this week, and they were joined by ex-Liverpool and ex-Everton man Don Hutchinson. The boys discussed Leon Britton, stalking Hibs players, how Gareth Bale’s agent smells, and Producer Vin’s cricket bat. If you enjoyed the show, you can get Gordon’s podcast – The Radio X Evening Show with Gordon Smart – which sees him chatting to big guests like Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Biffy Clyro and Sir Patrick Stewart. Or tune in every weeknight from 7pm to 10pm on Radio X. Elis co-hosts the hilarious Elis James & John Robins Show, on air every Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm – or grab the Elis James & John Robins on Radio X podcast. Johnny & Gav are back next week - 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Jan 6, 201832 min

Episode 87 – The Old Argentinian Button

Johnny & Gav talk through your Old Argentinian Button homework, plus cast their eye over The Coventry Observer and Samba Darts. All that plus Back In Black, Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Dec 23, 201737 min

Episode 86 – The Old Venezuelan Step-Ladder

Plenty to get your teeth into on The Kickabout this week – Milk-gate, oscillating North London affiliations, management lies and virtual hooliganism. Plus the return of The Meat Locker, and your brilliant Mexican Handbags – including your submissions for The Old Venezuelan Step-Ladder. Get your answers in for The Old Argentinian Button for next week through [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Dec 16, 201738 min

Episode 85 – John Cena!

Johnny & Gav were joined by wrestling icon and proper movie star John Cena this week – and The Invisible Man helped out Rodger and Clive with some voiceover work too. All that plus Back In Black and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Dec 9, 201738 min

Episode 84 – Water and stuff like that

On this week’s Kickabout: Russia, drugs, authorities, FIFA, bias, allegations – and that’s just the Good. Expect Kolo Toure’s tweets and Pochettino’s book too. All that plus The Meat Locker and, of course, your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Dec 2, 201742 min

Episode 83 – The Buddhist Round-Up

Ever wonder about craft boutique slaughterhouses? This is the podcast for you. Also featuring fly pasts, diving, and philosophy 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 25, 201737 min

Episode 82 – Toby & Gav praise Bhutan

What’s the Italian for Beef? How do you celebrate beating Barcelona? Are England good? What is FUFA? All these questions asked in The Kickabout this week as Toby Tarrant sits in for Johnny. Expect the usual nonsense plus a few more of Gav’s accents. And, of course, your excellent Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 18, 201733 min

Episode 81 – Silences, Witch Doctors and Motor-Cycles

On this week’s Kickabout: former cyclists, vegans, evil ghouls, motors, disciplinary bans and, of course, Gareth Southgate. All that plus The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 11, 201741 min

Episode 81 – We Are The Tartar

Patrice Evra intrigued Gav this week, whilst Francesco Guidolin re-emerged into Kickabout land. Johnny took another look at Gareth Southgate, and Back In Black featured a magnificent ref-based headline. All that plus The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Nov 4, 201741 min

Episode 80 – Lone Laments, Meet The Band and North Korean Missiles

On this week’s Kickabout: a mobile slaughter unit, gobs****s, Lovrens, Soccerbox and Shabba. All that plus The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Oct 28, 201735 min

Episode 79 – Managers In The Trenches, and Martin Johnson!

A bumper edition of The Kickabout this week. Not only an actual sporting guest in the form of ex-England Rugby captain Martin Johnson, but also managers in tracksuits, late trains, Geordie marketing and a message for Mesut Ozil. All that plus The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Oct 22, 201728 min

Episode 78 – Two Dozen Chops

Solid sport avoidance this week – although Johnny & Gav touched on Liverpool v Man Utd, the World Cup and horse racing, there’s also dastardly tactics, black market meat, and a visit to the Mampsite! Plus the Meat Locker, and your Mexican Handbags. 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Oct 14, 201744 min

Episode 77 – You can say what you like about Southgate.

We’ve checked with the guys up there; You guys have got it, and so has The Kickabout! Producer Vin was away so Producer Big Si was left with an enormous list of what not to do. There’s a look back at whether the FA sorted the tube strike, a detailed flick through Gareth Southgate’s CV (he hasn’t got one) and a record attempt for the highest game of football! Plus the Meat Locker, a look at horses in Birmingham from Roger & Clive and of course: Your Mexican Handbags! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Oct 7, 201736 min

Episode 76 – Gav’s back! With some research/cheating

All other podcasts may be failing losers, but The Kickabout is winning. Gav was back with some stats for Back In Black, plus the boys took on South Africa, the Europa League, Carlo Ancelotti and Arjen Robben, NFL and pints & pies. Plus the Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend plus your fantastic Mexican Handbags – keep yours coming in to [email protected] 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Sep 30, 201742 min

Episode 75 – Toby Tarrant joins Johnny; from Oche to Jockey

This week – Britain’s got Tarrant. Toby sits in for Gav, but that doesn’t stop the general sporting nonsense. In the Kickabout firing line this week; Rio Ferdinand, boxing, masters football, Anne Robinson and energy drinks. Plus Toby exercises his interviewing talents on Rugby League’s Mick Wormley – you do not want to miss that. And there’s your #MexicanHandbags of course! 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 them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on [email protected]

Sep 23, 201738 min