Johnny Vaughan On Radio X Podcast

This week, Gav discovered the true meaning of a song on the Radio X playlist, Toby Tarrant told us all about his upcoming show at the Edinburgh Fringe, and Capital’s Aimee Vivian has NEVER BEEN TO JOHNNY’S FLAT.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

This week, The Thang Gang ignored the Chelsea Flower Show and heard about your rock gardens instead, Harry discovered a new drinking game, and there’s linguistic fun at IKEA.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

This week, The Thang Gang were joined by Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser aka Beth and Rip from Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch. Plus, yet another example of why Sunta is like Dua Lipa, all your sprinting stories, and The CansMan’s Multipack Lifestyle.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

This week, Johnny made a Northern Irish man say ‘tortellini’, Sunta told us about her favourite home remedies, and we introduce you to the 4 ‘til 7 Thang Players!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

This week, Johnny told us all about his marathon Sunday, we learnt about Cornwall's answer to Heston Blumenthal, and the team caught up with the latest Prosecco news. Plus, a very special guest...Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

This week, the team celebrated World Earth Day and St George's Day in true Thang Gang style. Plus, there's a tiger on the loose, a crocodile at the buffet and a shoal of salmon talking rubbish…!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

No Thang Gang this week, but that doesn't mean no podcast. Here are some Thang Gang bits you may have missed - including a Stereophonic Pet Town Correspondent, The Thang Award for The Laziest Susan, and a Capybara on the loose again... Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

This week, The Thang Gang proved Radio X listeners are just as skilled as the Artemis II astronauts, there was a blurry debrief of Best Of British, and Johnny exposed a shocking revelation about royal children.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

This week, money-saving mutt Frugal Dougal returned at the end of the financial year, the Gang offered up some unexpected Royal guests, and Gav fell victim to the mind-games of a hungry genius.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by the legendary author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. He's changed.Plus, Harry goes where no listener has gone before.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang present the Thang Awards! It's our end-of-year awards, including Best Bullshido, Highest-Scoring TJ's Terrifically Topical Tuesday Top 10, and Most Obvious Research.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang unpack some out-of-this-world communication breakdowns, dive into last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, and hear about the darts player who’s been competing in the wrong shoes.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang had a roundabout discussion about all the roundabouts of their lives, Little Jackie Shepherd made his debut in Gav’s heroic slot – and there was all the latest in showbiz music news – featuring all the biggest names of today’s music scene...!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7 in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

This week Johnny and the Thang Gang have not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 (FOUR) monkey stories - yes, one does involve finding love in a hopeless place - plus the Gang have nights out involving Sopranos & Sex Pistols, and The Auld House in Kinghorn sees some action.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang talk pogoing, celebrate Sunta’s birthday in cheesy style, and hear The Golden Cherub take rickshaws to task.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2026

This week, Johnny and the Love Thang Gang meet a llama expert, are impressed by a sexy Soprano, and try to help Harry’s mate Tim in the dating game.Hear Johnny on Radio X everyday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang remind you not to mug yourself. Plus, there's a visit from ex-services man Jason Fox, and a catch-up with Cornish Wrestling Champion Big Sam AKA The Beast Of Bodmin.Hear Johnny on Radio X everyday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by both Denise Van Outen and Joel Dommett, plus there's a deep-dive into Cornish Wrestling aka Wrasslin'.Hear Johnny on Radio X everyday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by Hollywood royalty Bradley Cooper AND Will Arnett. Plus, are your parents more embarrassing than the Beckhams? And Johnny reports on the Chinese Embassy.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang call out AND embrace Squareness; there's all the drama from Harry's drama school reunion; and Gav gets closer to his not-so-secret admirer.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang share in Sunta’s wonderful news, Harry enjoys a low-key New Year, and we’re introduced to 'the Jimi Hendrix of the banjo'.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Johnny and the Thang Gang return to Radio X on 5th January, but here’s a bonus podcast episode to tide you over until then! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

A yuletidious bonus episode as The Thang Gang join you for Christmas lunch.There's the annual Christmas Day Thang Quiz, plus some special musical guests. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang chat with Stoke (panto) legend Jonny Wilkes, hear about your Christmas logistics, and crown a winner in The Pet Town Quiz World Series 2025.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang discuss how many are too many bananas, investigate nature’s Monogamy League, and hear about some extreme arachnid smuggling.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Yeah you heard that right. We have made 500 pods and we will make 500 more…10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS!To celebrate this historic milestone we reflect on the team’s greatest hits from the previous 500 episodes. These include Gav’s Craziest Named Creature, Sunta’s Most Insufferable Moment and TJ’s Most Modivational Ass Raggings...!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

This week, Johnny and the gang despair at Gen Z once again, Hanley gets the Pet Town treatment once again, and we catch up with Mr December himself, Michael.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

This week, The Thang Gang were joined by Finn, Gaten, Caleb, and Noah from STRANGER THINGS! Plus Felix White from The Maccabees popped by, and Gav celebrated the life of Jimmy Cliff.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

This week, Johnny had a life-changing dining tip, there was a cozza with a muzza (cop with a moustache), and the Thang Gang received some surprisingly useful potato information. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

This week, Harry’s wife Carla made a drastic change, Johnny gave us all the latest from Mel B’s wedding, and The Thang Gang encountered Britain Nice Life Insurance. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang try to do a favour for the tall man of Classic FM, Dan Walker, they try to improve upon Gary O’Neil – but you can’t, and Harry tries to scrummage.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

On this week’s bonus podcast, there’s some lost treasure, plenty of breakbeats, and a combination of Sunta, Manchester, and a motorcycle helmet.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang hear keep you up-to-date with all your penguin news, Sunta makes a spooky purchase, and - join in - MOZZY MOZZY MOZZY!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by Hollywood star, Lego Batman himself, and friend-of-the-show, Will Arnett.Plus, expert opinion on whether you can be too Welsh. And, the whereabouts of The Golden Cherub intrigues...Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang discover a German city overrun by vermin, make a strange adjustment to the Big Top 40, and pit hunky butlers against butlers in the buff.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

This week, Johnny has a big question for ya, Donkeys or Padel? A special guest pops in to talk about a bag of cans and the gang ask, how unequivocally and disastrously wrong can someone be? Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang hear about Judas John’s big mistake, a cycle ride to Heathrow, and the first ever disc jockey. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang celebrate the 450th Pet Town in style, find out what Gen Z are actually up to (and what they aren't), and tell the truth about Coldplay.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

This week, Johnny and The Thang Gang consider Cornish devolution, celebrate Gav’s birthday with some of his top highlights, and discuss your alarming alarms. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FMin London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang quiz Harry and Dan O’Connell on how and why they were told off, we hear about pulse-raising vigorous minutes, and there's an unorthodox use of a hydraulic car lift.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

This week, Johnny returned from a bad hotel, told us about the landlord at Gatwick, and quizzed Harry on his apple crumble and his nan-in-law. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

Another week with no Thang Gang, but that doesn't mean no podcast. Here are some Thang Gang bits you may have missed - including your Single Issue Policies, the adverts Oasis should have made, and news of Blue People in America...Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

No Thang Gang this week, but don't fear. Here's some highlights from Johnny's show from a Central London pub, plus more of the usual nonsense and brilliance.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

This week, Johnny and the gang take one of the team through an on-air inquest for as they didn't have The Knack, Gav has an incredible hero, and we hear about one whopper of a rat. Enjoy!  Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

This week, there's an important update from a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…! Plus, Johnny's partner Vanessa defrosted their fridge-freezer and there's the latest release from Thangagram Records.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

This week, Johnny and the gang are in high spirits chatting about fancy dress Beefeaters attending the Tour De France along with other fancy dress disasters. We have a tour of Buckingham from The Golden Cherub as part of a Pet Town Quiz Special!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Today on the podcast, Johnny and the gang celebrate the German Golden Windbag Awards, the team choose their support teams and Harry reveals his distinguished swimming abilities.  Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk 

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

This week, Johnny and the gang chat debrief on Oasis, there’s a scientific analysis of Coldplay, and the great aircon debate takes place. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Johnny and The 4 Til 7 Thang Gang were live from a central Cardiff pub ahead of Night 1 of Oasis, Live '25, bringing you all the build-up, welcoming some special guest performances, and taking in the most significant cultural moment of the century.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

This week, Johnny and the gang hear about the Queen’s gambling habits, a definition of cool and Gav’s mind is changed on the quadratic equation.  Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025