The Kickabout With Johnny Vaughan

This week Johnny & Gav are joined by West Ham legend and South London icon MICHAIL ANTONIO - all whilst Gav prepares for a "low pressure" Champions League Final, after 20 years of waiting...You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

Martin Offiah came by the studio to make it a hat trick in the Meat Locker.Plus, Gav was in very high spirits, wonder why that was?You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

The 1998 Premier League Golden Boot winner makes his Kickabout debut with end of season predictions and stories of the good ole days...! You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

This week we were joined by a very special guest... Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods!We also spoke to Alan Young from the Royal Scottish School of Officiating Excellence (The RSSOE) for his take on the recent refereeing controversies.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

To mark the return of F1 this weekend, Graeme Tash and Jez Markham drop by for an all important Tyre Talk, and don't forget your sonic blazer, you're gonna need it.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2026

We celebrate the magic of the cup by previewing neither of the FA Cup Semi Finals, and that's a guarantee. Instead, we hear who you can't bear to watch sport with. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

Toby Tarrant is in for Johnny this week. He's joined as ever by Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods and they speak to Alex Horne live from the Taskmaster House ahead of his comedian's charity football match, taking place in May.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2026

If you've come here looking for the hottest tips on all the runners & riders at Aintree, then you're in the wrong place! Instead, we talk pressure with former England & Chelsea Left Back, Wayne Bridge.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2026

Trainspotting author & Hibs superfan Irvine Welsh joined Johnny & Gav for this Hibernian vs Kilmarnock special.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2026

It's a World Cup Wildcard Weekend Special which features a very limited amount of World Cup content, unfortunately.What it does have though, is another of TJ’s Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10s. However, Gav's usual opponent, Toby Tarrant, was ruled out of this week's encounter after picking up a knock in training, so there was a new opponent for The Woodman to contend with...!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2026

Following last weekend's genuinely 'Super Saturday', this week on The Kickabout it's a Six Nations Judgement Day Postmortem Special. And joining us for that post tournament debrief is none other than John 'Six Nations' Inverdale.Plus, there's an all-important update from our South American Football correspondent, Dave Windsor.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2026

This week on The Kickabout, (for one week only) we stopped being an alternative to the main stream and actually became “the stream”. As for our Six Nations Judgement Day Special, we were joined by our third former England Captain and World Cup Winner of the year so far… Lawrence ‘The Thing’ Dallaglio was on the show to preview Super Saturday.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2026

Every day's a school day on The Kickabout. Today we learned that the badminton net is the Christmas tree lights of sports equipment, and that you can take the darts out of the pub but you can’t take the pub out of the darts.There’s also an all important Tyre Talk from "Graeme Tash" and "Jez Markem". Plus, we speak to Mr Six Nations himself, John Inverdale, mainly about transport links ahead of this weekend's big games.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2026

In high performance sports radio, you need to stay hungry.Johnny and Gav were joined by Toby Tarrant for another Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10. Plus, Mr Six Nations aka John Inverdale was on the line to unpack what happened last weekend.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2026

A break from tradition this week as The Kickabout T20 World Cup Super 8s Special actually discusses the T20 World Cup Super 8s - BRIEFLY! More importantly, Johnny and Gav were joined by Mr Six Nations himself, John Inverdale. Plus, Winter Olympics improvements, and Gav's reaction to THAT Arsenal-Wolves game...You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2026

If you love The Kickabout, we think you'll love this.Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge, expert analysis and infectious love for racing, Will, Naomi, DC & Jolie dive into the stories that matter - on and off the track.It’s fast-paced, unfiltered and full of the gossip that keeps the paddock buzzing.They’ll react to the weekend's race drama every Monday. On Thursday they’ll deep dive into the biggest stories of the week. Watch and listen to episode 1 now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

It may be a Valentines Day Calcutta Cup Special of The Kickabout but those of you looking for romantic 6 nations rugby content should probably look elsewhere... because this week Johnny and Gav were joined by rugby leeeeague legend, Brian Carney, as they opened the refrigerated door to The Meat Locker.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2026

Yeah that's right, 500 Kickabouts and counting baby! To celebrate reaching this historic milestone, we had more England Captains and more World Champions on the show than ever before:Rugby World Cup Winners - Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson were on, as was Johnny's 2nd cousin and Ashes winning captain - Michael Vaughan… PLUS the first ever WWE Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho was on the show. That's some box office entertainment right there.Keep your Winter Olympic Mexican Handbags coming to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2026

Ahead of next week's Winter Olympics, Johnny caught up with two British 'Bobbers looking to bag gold at Milano Cortina 2026. Plus, Gav went hunting for the ghost of Jose Mourinho... You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2026

When you have Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper on your show, you tell people...!And, if it's not working; add long hair, that's what we say on The Kickabout.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2026

A dart is simply a pin dropping, makes you think doesn't it...Speaking of the arrows, Johnny & Gav take a deep dive in how they could 'Darts up' the snooker game.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2026

On Wildcard Weekend... what could be more wild than Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods taking on Toby Tarrant in yet another of Johnny's Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10s? Nothing, that's what.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

In the first show of the year, Johnny & Gav gaze into their crystal footballs and predict what will be The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of 2026 - Happy New Year to you.Plus, UFC star, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett joined us in the studio ahead of his big title fight this month.Oh and Toby Tarrant swung by for a Terrifically Topical Kickabout Top 10.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2026

Johnny and Gav take you through the ultimate highlights package of this year's mazy dribble around the cones of sport, with the very best Good, Bad & Ugly’s of 2025, as well as the absolute cream of the Mexican Handbags crop.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

A Christmas special by name, and not a lot else, but there is a generous serving of Pigs in Blankets at least.Instead, Johnny and Gav try to work out which breed of dog would be best suited to rescuing England on their current Ashes tour.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2025

This week, Johnny somehow managed to find a bit of good out of England's Ashes woes.Plus, the boys caught up with Radio X's very own queen of darts herself, Polly James, from the home of the game, Alexandra Palace!Send us your Christmas / festive Mexican handbags please to kickabout@radiox.co.uk.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

In a week where Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta called upon his fans to behave like animals, Johnny and Gav explored what the reality of that actually looks like.Plus, the boys catch up with football legend, Emile Heskey, about England's greatest ever night in Germany.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

We went ten years without a world champion on The Kickabout and then like London buses, two come along in two weeks...! This time we had McLaren F1 Boss, Zak Brown, in the studio.Plus, there's an all important update from our South American football correspondent, Dave Windsor, ahead of the Copa Libertadores Final.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

A North London Derby Special, which surprisingly features absolutely no mention of either Arsenal or Tottenham but more than makes up for it with plenty of physicality instead.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Johnny and Gav were joined on The Kickabout for the very first time by an actual reigning world champion... Darts prodigy Luke 'The Nuke' Littler was on the show!Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Johnny was back... from his week off and in sensational form too, but that's nothing new.Plus, the boys were joined by musician, author and sportscaster, Felix White, to talk about his journey through last season's FA Cup.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Toby joins Gav as Johnny's off this week, and he brings his friend, former England bowler Steven Finn. Plus there's a Heroic / Good crossover, and a Halloween game.Keep your Mexican Handbags coming to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

Have you ever wondered, where's the urgency? Well, it's here. That's where.Also, Johnny & Gav were joined by former England & Lions Rugby Unionist, James Haskell, to talk about his upcoming podcast tour which may or may not be based upon the main feature on The Kickabout.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2025

This week, Gav learned that when you see a sumo wrestler on a lime bike, you know you've seen a sumo wrestler on a lime bike...Plus, Mick Wormly and Paul Grout were reunited with 1988 Man of Steel, Martin Offiah, for his 2nd visit to The Meat Locker.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2025

After recovering from a bad back to make his first appearance of the season in the terraces, Johnny delivered an all important fan injury news update.And we take a good look at which footballers need to follow in Cole 'Cold' Palmer's footsteps by trademarking their name.Keep your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags coming please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2025

As it's an NFL Big Game Special, we got speaking to our Big Game Tailgators, Caden C Hubbard and Brock 'Mad Dog' Tackle, to get a flavour of what's cooking outside the Metlife Stadium...!And with that in mind, we'd like your American Football inspired Mexican Handbags please. They can be team names, positions or whatever, send them to kickabout@radiox.co.ukYou can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2025

With the Ryder Cup in full swing, The Kickabout’s golf correspondents Barry Villers and Gordon McNamara were on the show. Plus, Johnny and Gav discuss iconic goal celebrations. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2025

This week, Johnny & Gav discussed the target on Luke Littler's back, the difference between Chelsea and Man Utd, and the wonder of chickens.Plus, Alan Young gave us his take on Diego Simeone.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

After taking inspiration from Carlos Alcaraz, Johnny and Gav delivered yet another brilliant episode of the brilliant Kickabout. Says who, you ask? We do. And that's that.Plus, Eddie Hearn was on the show talking Boxing, Netflix and over 70s Cricket.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2025

Ever wondered who the world's most famous number 19's are? Nope, neither have we... until now! Plus, Johnny and Gav run through the very best football calling cards.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2025

Aside from all the hubbub surrounding the final weekend of The Hundred and the Old Firm Derby, Johnny and Gav discuss all the major talking points of the sporting week, including... segregation on flights, the Geordie Mafia and their new gameshow idea - Escape From Alcaraz!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2025

Johnny was on holiday this week, so Toby Tarrant joined Gavin 'The Woodman' Woods for a Tour of Spain special... and Gav doesn't like it one bit. The Tour of Spain that is. He hasn't made a decision on Toby just yet.What is for certain though, is that there were plenty of gentleman's agreements to be had.Plus, we discovered what Toby's favourite week on Strictly is.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2025

We're nothing short of predictable on The Kickabout, so in honour of the opening weekend of the Premier League season, we made the entire episode about it... well in our own unique way. That being said, if you're looking for outlandish pre-season predictions then you're better off elsewhere, it's not that kind of show, and it never will be!Johnny also chats Football Chants with Felix White from The Maccabees.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2025

This week's show involved a lot of hope... "where all your dreams are made, when you go to Sheffield, and you play The Blades"!It was also where AirBourne-mouth was... born. (Sorry)Plus, Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden stopped by for 'Play Your Pies Right'.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2025

Johnny and Gav have almighty day ahead of them. Straight after the show, they're hotfooting down to the Oval for the cricket before then running across town to see the one and only Gallagher brothers at Wembley. But before that, they face the ultimate conundrum... what do they wear? It sounds simple at first but think about it, and think about it they did.Plus, there's the return of Take A Chant as Johnny has discovered his new favourite terrace anthem. Send us your best chants via voicenote to our WhatsApp on 0330 33 33 100 or email us your clips to kickabout@radiox.co.uk. We're looking for Premier League specials please, and whilst you're at it send us your Premier League Mexican Handbags too!You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday.

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2025

The (self proclaimed) Pride of Radio X preview this historic weekend of Sport which remarkably features both Lions and Lionesses competing in major fixtures, in true Kickabout fashion... by thinking up new penalty run ups for Chloe Kelly to use, of course.Plus, we've got another 'Team of Steves'.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2025

This week Johnny & Gav were joined in the studio by Rugby League Legend, Martin Offiah... and introduced him to The Meat Locker!Plus, Gordon McNamara & Barry Villiers made their long awaited return to The Kickabout with an update on Rory McIlroy's movements at a petrol station in Northern Ireland.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2025

Despite speaking to Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden every Saturday for the last month about the Club World Cup, we still weren't really paying much attention to it... Until now! And that is because Chelsea are in the final.Plus, following on from last week's Steve Special in honour of Blackpool's coaching staff, Mark in Seaford treated us to a 'Team of Steves'.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2025

Nothing beats 5 Steves. Just ask the Vegas of the North. They'll tell ya.Plus, with the FIFA Club World Cup nearing it's conclusion... Johnny and Gav caught up one last time with Radio X's Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2025

Alas, no royal tournaments to talk of this week on The Kickabout but Johnny did come up with a new national anthem at least.And, with the FIFA Club World Cup getting to the business end of the competition... Johnny and Gav caught up with Radio X's man on the ground, Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden, after he took Mexican Handbags worldwide.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025