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The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

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Join Johnny Vaughan and Gavin "The Woodman" Woods for an alternative build-up to the weekend's sport, plus a look at off-the-ball news, quirky stories and, more often than not, bizarre impressions of Rugby League fans. The boys celebrate sporting superstars, interview athletes and most importantly shine a spotlight on grass roots warriors plying their trade on hungover sundays. Tune in to Radio X at 11am on Saturdays to hear the show - Radio X is available across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk

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Episode 55 - Dog Racing and Other Punishments 05.05.2017 43:09

Johnny & Gav were back to the usual business this week – discussing dog racing, Neville Southall and CCTV. The usual stuff. Plus there’s all the regulars - What’s On This Weekend, another Meat Swap in The Meat Locker and your Mexican Handbags - keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around...

Episode 54 – Kyle Brady, Gold Buttons and the Meat Swap 29.04.2017 38:30

Former NFL star Kyle Brady was on the show this week to fill us in about the Draft, plus Johnny & Gav took on the FA Cup and urine-tegrity. Plus the usual stuff including What’s On This Weekend, The Meat Locker and your Mexican Handbags - keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk 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 53 – Distracted By Owls 21.04.2017 41:51

It’s a first in the Good, Bad & Ugly this week, plus Johnny and Gav take on Ghetto Vettel, North Korean intelligence and Chris Sutton’s no nonsense approach to…everything. All the usual stuff too including What’s On This Weekend with a touch of Francais, Back In Black, The Meat Locker and your Mexican Handbags - keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio...

Episode 52 – Third Choice Goalkeepers and Conor McGregor’s Negotiations 14.04.2017 38:03

No Johnny this week but Toby Tarrant was in off the subs bench, aided by one-club man and Kickabout veteran Gav. There was all the usual stuff though – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the sporting week, including jellyfish stings and 8-year-old homeowners, plus Back In Black and your Mexican Handbags - keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11...

Episode 51 – Boozy, Monster Trucks and Trump Tower 07.04.2017 40:09

Plenty to get your ears around this week including; soccer advertising, second hand abattoir equipment, Grand National odds and much more. Along with that all the usual stuff – the Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend, and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am...

Episode 50 – The Meat Locker returns, San Diego Whalers and the Atlas Steps 31.03.2017 41:44

Mick and Grouty are back this week with a classic Meat Locker, plus Johnny & Gav take on Jamie Vardy, Madeira Airport and a case of Polish gender-identity/alcohol abuse. Along with that all the usual stuff – the Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend, and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kicka...

Episode 49 – Harlem Globetrotting, Predictable Glenn and My Girlfriend 24.03.2017 39:18

Hear two of the worst cases of landing yourself in it this week – when in hole – plus Johnny and Gav’s take on libel, Jamaican bass systems and half-time team talks. And there’s another trip to the Mampsite with more extracts from Jackie Charlton’s bible of Mamp. Along with that all the usual stuff – the Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend, and your excep...

Episode 48 – Mike Dean’s Nickname, Kasabian and David Boone 18.03.2017 38:40

Another trip to the Mampsite this week, an analysis of Mike Dean, and some very famous Leicester City fans – plus interviewing techniques and a build-up to Super Saturday…sort of. Along with that all the usual stuff – the Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend, and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear...

Episode 47 – Man Up, The Halfway Line and Revobluetion 10.03.2017 39:42

Johnny argues for the Revobluetion this week, and the boys discuss ESPN documentaries and bent Barcelona. There’s also the return of The Meat Locker, and general whinging. All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend, another trip to the Mampsite with Jackie Charlton, and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@...

Episode 46 – Born A Cheat, Sacking Steve and Referee Peter Ustinov 04.03.2017 30:52

Steve McClaren and Arsene Wenger get the reensackment treatment this week, and Johnny and Gav talk Agent Provocateur, David Haye and triathlons. Plus the ultimate mamp is examined in the Mampsite, and we learn how hot Johnny’s dad likes his front room. All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep...

Episode 45 – Gareth Bale, Chris Cowdrey and Sexy Wenger 24.02.2017 40:14

Two fantastic guests on The Kickabout this week – Welsh talisman Gareth Bale and England legend (Producer Vin’s words) Chris Cowdrey both made time for a chat with Johnny and Gav. There was the usual nonsense too, don’t worry – including a brilliant game of Which Manager Would You Like To Sack? All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On This Weekend a...

Episode 44 – Webbo and Horse, ArenaCross and Farewell Clattenburg 18.02.2017 40:59

Johnny and Gav enjoy a European thrashing this week (not an innuendo), before Gav doesn’t enjoy a European thrashing. They also bid farewell to Mark Clattenburg, and make another trip to the Mampsite. Plus they’re joined by Rodgerp Burdlington and MClive Buchanananan as well as two new members of the team… All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, What’s On Th...

Episode 43 – James Brown, Ted Fox and Looking at Groins 11.02.2017 43:11

Johnny and Gav are reunited with James Brown this week, and Mick and Grouty are reunited with Ted Fox – what a coincidence! The boys discuss a new grime craze, the government, and Welsh hills. All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk Y...

Episode 42 – Got Tae Go When Ye Got Tae Go and the return of Michael Bennett 04.02.2017 43:01

On this Superbowl LI weekend Johnny and Gav were reunited with Jacksonville Jaguar Michael Bennett – the former Ohio State player gave ‘Bama fan Johnny some stick but, luckily, they got past that. The boys also discussed the best motto in football, revisisted Steve Bruce’s kebab-assisted stake-out, and paid tribute to Frank Lampard Jnr. All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting we...

Episode 41 – Persuading Millwall Fans, Salmon Fishing Season, and a Steve Bruce Stake-Out 27.01.2017 43:27

Johnny’s got a rant to deliver on the Usain Bolt news this week, whilst Gav revealed Steve Bruce’s dietary requirements. The boys also take on Glenn Hoddle’s wardrobe, and how to debate with Millwall fans. All this plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@r...

Episode 40 – Gentlemen Strikers, A Cheese Room and The First Golfer 20.01.2017 44:40

Johnny and Gav talk demoting Mike Dean, Spurs’ new stadium and Jurgen Klopp’s hot beverages this week, plus the usual Good, Bad and Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, The Meat Locker, What’s On This Weekend and your exceptional Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in to kickabout@radiox.co.uk You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boy...

Episode 39 – Johnny’s Back! 13.01.2017 42:45

How does Gav dress to broadcast? How many Ds are in Clive’s surname? How do you pronounce “prawns” if you’re from Surrey? How many refs do they have in American Football? How do you get someone out of a carcass? All this revealed in this week’s podcast – enjoy! 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...

Episode 38 – THIS JUST IN, Kowtowing and the Drip Doctors… 06.01.2017 30:04

Hayley McQueen was back in again this week, and she gave us the inside scoop on that magnificent seasonal tradition – Transfer Deadline Day. There’s also an incredible story from Samir Nasri’s twitter account, plus some gift-giving – American style. All this alongside the usual stuff – Back In Black, and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the sporting week. Johnny’s back next week - you can hear him...

Episode 37 – Hayley McQueen, The Boss and Nauseous Claustrophobia 31.12.2016 30:35

No Johnny this week but Gav was joined by football expert and Sky Sports News presenter – which means she knows Jim White – Hayley McQueen! Hayley’s knowledge of sport meant the show threatened to contain actual punditry, but luckily the two were distracted by stolen toilet paper, Fergie and a caricaturist. There was the usual stuff too – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the sporting week, Back I...

Episode 36 – No Look Yellow, Wasps, Tigers and Andean Takanakuy 23.12.2016 39:45

How are you going to keep yourself entertained over Christmas? Well, after listening to The Kickabout, take Clive and Rodger’s advice on what to tune in to this weekend. Or why not visit a pub, just like on a Monday morning? Or take part in some Takanakuy – none of us are sure how to pronounce it. All this in this week’s podcast, plus your excellent Mexican Handbags, Back In Black and The Meat Loc...

Episode 35 – Phil Neville’s Eyebrows, Finding The Goal, and Pigs in Blankets 16.12.2016 40:43

The boys pundit the pundits this week, take on Nottingham Greyhound Races, and discuss the best way to leave a football pitch. All this plus your excellent Mexican Handbags, 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 Extra...

Episode 34 – Kevin “Jacko” Pietersen, the Queen’s Swelling and Two Men Counting 09.12.2016 39:40

This week: Johnny does some maths, there’s a mamp retraction, Gav reveals who the butcher of Scotland is, and – listen out! Is that Noel Gallagher? All this plus your excellent Mexican Handbags, What’s On This Weekend and The Meat Locker with some turkey exclusives. 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 33 – The Big Build Up, Wormley Jr and The Voice Of Mamp 02.12.2016 42:04

Johnny got to grips with disappointment this week, whilst Gav got to grips with a league match from 1965. There’s also news of tennis at the Royal Albert Hall, an in-depth explanation of Rugby League, and plenty of acronyms. All this plus some more Mamping, Back In Black, and your excellent Mexican Handbags – keep them coming in. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday,...

Episode 32 – Lake Ness, Lycra Tainted and Plunger 25.11.2016 37:32

On this week’s show: bowls (both lawn and indoor), Andy Murray, Formula 1, Brendan Rodgers, sideburns, ventilation. chisels and much much more. All this plus the usual stuff - The Meat Locker, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, and of course you’re Mexican Handbags. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boy...

Episode 31 – The Liverpool Clock, Abbot Southgate and Money in Sport 18.11.2016 45:45

Strip Advisor hits a tacky new low this week, plus Johnny & Gav get to grips with the money seeping into sport, announce the FA’s new monastic system, advise athletes on eating and take a trip to the Mampsite. All this plus the usual stuff - The Meat Locker, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the sporting week, Back In Black, and of course you’re Mexican Handbags. You can hear The Kickabout live on...