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Johnny Vaughan On Radio X Podcast

He's been the face and the voice of breakfast... Now he's forcing himself into your ear-hole at a different time. Let Johnny and his team finish off the working day with topical chat and marvellous music. It'll get you home - and make you think. 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 your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk.

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Johnny returned from a dreadful holiday to the sanctuary of the Thang Gang. Expect funerial fireworks, and a marmalade revelation. 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

Hell-iday, Monkey Grinders, and War Wolf

No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!This bonus episode isn’t as divisive as potatoes…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

BONUS – Stealing a Cash Machine, Spanish Beers, and Tortoise on the Line

No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!This bonus episode wishes it never asked…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

BONUS – Insolent Cherub, Bronwen’s Charger, and the Forbidden Kebab Kid

This week, there's some BIG Twilight-related showbiz gossip that the Thang Gang tried really hard to be excited by.Plus, Sunta made a shocking discovery, and the Thangsters were joined by British radio royalty - Producer Jackie's mum!Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.9 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk.

Mrs Jackie Shepherd, Sunta's plague, and RIP Big Pussy

This week, Johnny talked was told off when he strayed too far onstage during Editors' set at On The Beach. Plus, there were international apologies, and beautiful words.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

International Apologies, Snack Chat & A Side-of-Stage Rollocking

This week, Johnny fantasised about his dream job, and Harry revealed his favourite colour – that’s huge.Plus, there’s highlights from The Thang Gang’s show live from Lords, the Home of Cricket, as we celebrated London Spirit and The Hundred, including a chat with Steven Finn, and Toby Tarrant.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

Live at Lords! Plus Monkey on a Bus, and Young Lighthouse Keepers

This week, we say Happy Birthday to TJ as he hits 60! Plus, the Thang Gang have all the latest as there's a con nun nicked, and, for one day only, Harry took on Gav's Heroic Little Slot.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.

Johnny turns 60!

This week, Courteeners hero Liam Fray is the Thang Gang's special guest. Plus, we find out what you hate about their customers, and there's Mexican fallout.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

Liam Fray, Customer Hate, and Prince Harry's Holiday Options

This week, as the Roses Rivalry continues, Chris from Leeds and Jordan from Burnley join the Thang Gang. Plus, Joe Newman from Alt-J does some tessellating, and Johnny makes a trip to Croydon.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

Chris Moyles vs Jordan North, Alt-J on Let’s Tessellate, and Top Granny Action

No 4 Til 7 Thang on your radio this week but there’s still a podcast!This bonus episode is as sweet as a doughnut, as strong as a donkey, and as smooth as Craig Doyle’s lower legs.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

BONUS – Fear of Princess Anne, Product Placement in Space, and The McDonald’s Singer

This week, the team enjoyed too many rice sticks, got KitKats wrong, and messed up a coffee machine. Plus we were joined by Craig Doyle, and Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius from Jackass!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

Jackass’ Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius, Craig Doyle, and Doobie Scoot Canoe

This week, there was some choice language but things did NOT get sweary, Johnny told you what NOT to do in Barcelona, and some of the Thang Gang enjoyed a cartoon… and some of them did NOT.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

Substitute Swears, Hat Stand, and Fire Alarm

This week, The Thang Gang all like to party hard, but we found out that there is a line... Plus, half of you got very angry, and we learnt about the most evil animal there is – the African Grey Parrot.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

African Greys, Hot Wheels, and Party Hard BUT…

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

Toby Tarrant, World Goth Day, and Pork

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

Snack Chat, A Title Maker, and Cheese For Honours

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

Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser from Yellowstone & Dutton Ranch!

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

Revenge of the Fifth, Beatles News, and Silkie Chickens

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

The King of Breakfast, Steaks On A Train, and Anemones

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

Agg-land, Catching Rabbits, and Sax on The Beach

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.

BONUS - Kelly Jones, The Laziest Susan & Capybaras On The Loose

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.

Wooden Children, Britpop Damon Hunters, and Blofeld on a Plane!

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.

Daleks at the Palace, Speeding Scooters, and Ding Dong Mixed Nuts

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.

Irvine Welsh, Harry's Disappointing Danish and Pumpkin Roundabout

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.

The Thangs: The Real Climax of the Awards Season

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

From Space to Soles: Communication Fails, Banjo Frog, and Shoes News

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.

Roundabouts, Jack The Lad & Helpful Cats

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.

Monkey Business, Sex Pistols & Spiders, and... Furgeddaboutit!

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

E-Bike Rivalry, Baracking Obama, and The Golden Cherub on Rickshaws

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.

The Love Thang, A Llama Expert, and Harry’s Mate Tim

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.

Jason Fox, Big Sam AKA The Beast of Bodmin, and Mugging Off

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.

Denise Van Outen, Joel Dommett, and Arctic Monkeys stats

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

Bradley Cooper AND Will Arnett, Embarrassing Parents, and the Chinese Embassy Building Report

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

Hip To Be Square Amnesty, Yellow Boxes, and The Old Scottish Fiancée of Cupar

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

Lack of Atmosphere, The Greatest Zoo In All The Arabias, and Sunta's Big News

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

BONUS - "Santa"

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 

BONUS - The Christmas Day Thang!

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

Stoke (Panto) Royalty, A Coffee Order, and The Pet Town Quiz World Series 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

Nature's Monogamy League, A Fiery Invention, and The Golden Cherub's Banana

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

The Bonus 500 Podcast

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

Michael The Freak, Hanley Again, and Let's Get Rocked

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

Stranger Things, Felix White, and Car Crash Priest

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

Catering Advice, Moustache Employment, and Potato Info

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

SCART Lead Triumph, Manomasa Corn Chips, and The Crypto Queen

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

Radio X Is 10, Live in Manchester, Dan Walker's Back Ball, and Burslem Normals

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

BONUS - Breakbeat, Multi-Use Broom Handle, and Royal TV

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

Punishment Bikes, Tuna Chat, and Sunta's Haunted Desk

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

Will Arnett, The Old Spanish Crouch, and Welshness Explored

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 

A Boating Baffoon, Top 10 Prunes, and Nazi Racoons

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

Donkeys, Padel and a Bag of Cans

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

A Bike Ride, A Musical Choice, and Betrayal - The Golden Cherub Special

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

Gen Z Antics, The Truth About Coldplay, and The 450th Anniversary of Picking A Pet Town

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

Don't be Alarmed, Cornish Devolution, and the Woodman's Birthday Highlights

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

Told Off!, The Sri Lankan Leopard, and Incidental Vigorous Activity

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

Pig Lung Man, “In A World…”, and The Return Of The King’s Skull

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

BONUS - Old Dear, Blue People, and Oasis-for-pay

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

BONUS - Sam Ryder, Live At Our Local, and Key Strength

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

An On-Air Inquest, a Beastie of a Hero, and a Sizeable Rat!

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

The Bishop of Fulham, Thangagram Records and The Knack

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

The Triple-Digit-Symmetrically-Palindromic-Hendeca-Kai-Penta-Conta-Kai-Multiple Pet Town Quiz Special

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 

Support Teams for all, The Golden Windbag Awards and Harry the Swimming Pool Guy

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

The Oasis Debrief, a Scientific Analysis of Coldplay, and an Aircon Debate

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

BONUS - Live from Cardiff for Night 1 of Oasis, Live '25!

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

The Gambling Queen, the Definition of Cool and A Quadratic Equation

This week, Johnny and the gang hear the dreadful news about a lollipop man, Harry falls asleep on a night bus, Johnny has had some tooth related woes so we hear some medical miracles. Along with Martin’s Medical Hot Tap.  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

Medical Miracles, Night Bus Journeys and Lollipop Men

This week, Johnny and The Gang find out about the greatest of great musical rivalries, there’s Chippy Chat in this week's Tradesman Talk, and listener Tony shares some shockingly lazy pie-based laziness. 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

Musical Rivalries, Chippy Chat, and a shockingly Lazy Susan

This week, you posh up, there are more made-up phrases in Pigs & Troughs, and ants are smuggled. 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

BONUS – Ant Smuggling, Edith in Brixham, and The Proto-Bez

This week, Johnny and the gang find out about an extraordinary story of Ginger the escaping tortoise, a Brazilian who was determined to move to England, and we hear from Pet Town Correspondent Jennie.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

What You Taught-Us, A Very British Brazilian, and Helmets

This week, MI5 started a search for a chippy, Sunta tried something new that wasn’t disgusting, it was alright, and you slept through a whole host of things.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

Samsung Schubert, DIY Another Day, and A Flying Taxi

This week, find out what happened when Johnny unwittingly became a playground activities leader, there are summer sleepwear conundrums, and Gav showed a Hero a Whole Lotta Love...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 

Sleepwear, Playgrounds Politics, and a Whole Lotta Love

This week, Johnny shares King Charles' proposal of a pointless scheme, there's some shocking news from Cannes, and a scaffolder sets foot somewhere surprising.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 

Nudity in Cannes, a Pointless Scheme, and a Scaffolder's Foot

This week, find out why Johnny is only eating cereal and toast, how female solo travellers are the fastest growing group of people and the team techno the pigeon sound. 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

Family Feuds, Solo Packers & Pigeons

This week, Johnny shares a story of a cat licking food, a Bishop sleeps through a very important announcement, and we have a new high-ranking Lazy Susan. 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 

Sleepy Cardinal, Lazy Butter-Eating, and Cats Who Lick Toes

This week, Johnny reports back after a trip to Marrakech, there’s some shocking news about prawns, and Producer John aka Jackie Shepherd aka The Golden Cherub of British radio aka The GC takes us on a trip around our pet town. 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

C.H.E.R.U.B., Pigs And Troughs, and the problem with Casablanca

No 4 Til 7 Thang this week as The Gang were on holiday, but that doesn’t stop us giving you a podcast.In these best bits that never made the podcast before, expect youthful lying, office-based sedentary geography, and porcupine hunting. 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

BONUS – Rare Animal News, Reluctantly Ripped, and Itching

Find out what happened when Sunta and Johnny went to Porto for the weekend.  Plus, standby for pillow talk, ear-itches and an eagle called Jim.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

Ear-itches, Eagles & Loopy Things

This week, we go heavy on Italy, Gav gets stuck in quick sand and Little Si does something sickeningly orthodox.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

Italian Witchcraft, Irish Hobbits & Crestfallen Chums

This week, Little Simon got stuck on a slide, there’s more egg chat, and alcohol mix-ups as we talk “Beryl’s special milk”. 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

Fair Verona, Latin Noughties Bangers, and Broken Britain Haikus

This week, listener Simon took on an epic journey, the Thang Gang put the Latin in Pop, and we met your Ail-Mates. 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

Spicy Feedback, Geoff vs Vanessa, and an Epic Land-Voyage

This week, The Thang Gang spoke to friend-of-the-show Woody Harrelson, Danny Dyer didn’t hold back when revealing exactly what he thinks of Luton, Johnny was miraculously delivered at the dentist, and Rugby World Cup-winner Martin Johnson was a surprise 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

Woody Harrelson, Danny Dyer, and International Bagpipe Day

This week, Gav has a terrifying toilet-based tale, you tell us what you’re not ruling out, and The 4 Til 7 Thang Academy Board begins accepting nominations for The Lazy Susans… 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

The Lazy Susans, Mouse-To-Mouse, and Not Ruling It Out

This week, Johnny travels to a CBeebies concert, Little Simon has his first in a series of Data Team Profiles – this week we meet Dawn - and we have crazy levels of authentic fun. 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

Data Team Profile: Dawn, Binmen, and Cocktail Guy

This week, there was huge vulpine news from Scotland, all the fallout from Sunta’s big birthday bash, and Gav had an incredible Dalek story. 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

Live Beard Reaction, Gav’s Dalek, and HR

This week, Gav formed a rhythm section in his heroic slot, paper straws threatened to do something very surprising, and Drake got some good news. 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

Orange Alligators, New Mattress, and Backyard Nando’s

This week, Gav educated us on a true hero of Motown – “come in and take a look at your mind!” – we took a trip to Roast-Beef-Land, and Little Simon made his opinion on Cleveleys High Street very clear. 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

Little Simon’s Tight Trousers, Gav’s Perfect Sunday, and Roast Beef Land

This week, you give us the complaints your neighbours have about you, there’s your latest dolphin update, and a huge revelations about Dawn on Little Simon’s Data Team. 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

Caerphilly as Stuttgart, Dolphin News, and Bad Excuses

This week, Gav revolutionised Dave Grohl’s whole identity, Little Simon had another DIY mishap, and we talked buttons, busts and birds… 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

Bed Wrestling, Yorkshire vs Seagulls, and The New Dave Grohl

Terrifying news from Australia this week, plus the laydown about cockneys, and some bad neighbourly chat. And keep an eye out for a bonus podcast – the full Pet Town SuperQuiz World Series campaign! 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

Cockneys, Hiding Jason Bourne, and Heritage…

Welcome to Big Week.Last year Gav & Sunta finished the Pet Town Quiz with 22 games apiece. This week, we found a winner. 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

BONUS – The Pet Town SuperQuiz World Series

This week, we're joined by one of the stars of Trailer Park Boys, Bubbles.  Plus, Johnny returns from his holiday with stories of hawk men, German TV and orange gilets.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

Hawk Men, Bubbles & Second-hand Nose Hair Trimmers

Happy New Year! Another bonus episode for you before The 4 Til 7 Thang returns next week. Enjoy these un-podcasted best bits with the knowledge that Johnny will soon return… 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

BONUS – Top 10 Dead Celebrities, Fridges, and Damp Chat

A bonus episode for your yuletide as The Thang Gang are joined by Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones and friend of the show Jason Fox, plus there’s the Christmas Day Thang Quiz! Merry Christmas! 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

Johnny Vaughan’s Christmas Day Thang with Kelly Jones and Jason Fox!

This week, we opened more doors on the Wondrous Strange Phantasmagorical Human Advent Calendar, there was news of a rumoured stout shortage, and Tom & Jerry were on the loose. 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

Show Legend Joan Slocombe, Howard The Horse, and A Good Chinese Restaurant

This week, Johnny reminisces about his childhood on a submarine, proposes a new theory on waste and enjoys a bit of chip chat with Harry.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

Party Subs, Theatre Commodes & Untrustworthy Criminals

This week, we opened the doors on the advent calendar made of mind, portraits of King Charles were improved, and Japan took on France… 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

The Wondrous Strange Phantasmagorical Human Advent Calendar, Mulled Wine vs Gen Z, and Castleford

This week, we were joined by friend of the show Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox, we celebrated one of our favourite annual traditions, and Johnny spotted a Martin’s Hot Tap in the wild. 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 

Jason Fox, A Hot Tub, and ThanksGavin

This week, there’s all you need to know about servility in a lackey round-up, Gav’s hero is a musical legend, and there’s a story about a Sloane, a curry, and a driveaway… 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

The Ridiculator, Curry vs Driveway, and Gav’s Wire Wool

This week, the ultimate dream for mods, an eternal wait for a beer, and an inter-show Radio X office dispute! 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

Biscuit Byelaws, Figgy Pudding, and Change For Oxbridge

Johnny was off on holiday this week, but that certainly doesn’t mean you miss out on a 4 Til 7 Thang podcast. Here are some of the best bits that didn’t quite sneak into an earlier podcast. Expect to hear about the loudest band in the world, commuter injuries, and Buckfast. Johnny returns Monday 11th November on Radio X, and then 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

Commuter Injuries,  Bonfire Effigies, and Squirrels on a Train

This week, shoplifting hit a new high, dentists had plans for Halloween, and Gav had a Diwali Hero up to some monkey business. 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