Johnny Vaughan On Radio X Podcast
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- Nov 13, 2026
About the 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. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: [email protected]
Episodes 568
Best Behaviour, Solace, and a Bad Prawn
This week, the Thang Gang spoke to a very special Pet Town Correspondent, took a look at shame and bad behaviour, and traced the history of dancehall… all after a bad prawn.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday …
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This week, the Thang Gang spoke to a very special Pet Town Correspondent, took a look at shame and bad behaviour, and traced the history of dancehall… all after a bad prawn.
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
Pet Town 500!
This week, the Thang Gang celebrate the momentous Pet Town 500 with a 4-7 Thang Roving Reporter. There's also tips on the best ways to complain at restaurants, and Harry's moustache gets some honest …
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This week, the Thang Gang celebrate the momentous Pet Town 500 with a 4-7 Thang Roving Reporter. There's also tips on the best ways to complain at restaurants, and Harry's moustache gets some honest feedback.
Hear Johnny on the 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
Introducing - Bloomin' Legends: The Impossible Missions
Operation Postmaster: The Biggest Heist of WWII?January, 1942 - Britain steals three Axis ships out of a neutral harbour, using a watering can, a bathtub, and a fake party.The story is so so good, even Guy …
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Operation Postmaster: The Biggest Heist of WWII?
January, 1942 - Britain steals three Axis ships out of a neutral harbour, using a watering can, a bathtub, and a fake party.
The story is so so good, even Guy Ritchie made a film about it.
This is Bloomin' Legends: The Impossible Missions of the Second World War. Over six episodes, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods tell the story of the Second World War like you've never heard it before - through six impossible missions so ridiculous, so ludicrous, they never should have worked.
Episode one: Operation Postmaster.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
🚢 Why Britain had to break the rules – Britain was being strangled by the Germans in the Battle of the Atlantic, and they were alone in Europe. Churchill needed to send a message to Germany that he was willing to fight dirty.
🛁 The bath, the mistress and the watering can – how British intelligence blackmailed a pro-Nazi governor into lending them his aircraft for surveillance flights, using a photograph we still can't fully explain.
🥂 The party that stole three ships – the Axis crews were tricked and lured off their ships with not one, but two fake parties thrown by the British, leaving the ships entirely vulnerable.
💡 Thirty minutes in total darkness – from start to finish, the whole mission only took 30 minutes.
🕵️ The original 007s – Here we meet the men that allegedly inspired Ian Flemings most famous spy, James Bond.
🇸🇪 Swedish Luxury Yacht - Why sixteen men sailed from Poole harbour in the UK, to Sierra Leone, dressed as Swedish holidaymakers.
🏹 The Viking – Anders Lassen, the commando who carried a bow and arrow and wrote the shortest action report in military history.
If you love daring raids, stories from the Second World War, eccentric heroes and unbelievable true tales, this episode of Bloomin' Legends is for you.
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Bloomin' Legends – WWII: The Impossible Missions is a Global production
Executive Producer – Adem Waterman
Senior Producer - Ben Fairclough
Lead Producer – Elena Guthrie
Producers – Cassie Merrit, Jasmine Feldman, Sam Johnson & Onyi Olisa
New episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday.
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Richard Hammond, Frugal Dougal returns, and London’s Caped Crusader
This week, financial fido Frugal Dougal was back to decode the budget. Plus, the Thang Gang loaded up on your breakfast buffet hacks, and we were joined by presenter & motoring enthusiast Richard Hammond.Hear …
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This week, financial fido Frugal Dougal was back to decode the budget. Plus, the Thang Gang loaded up on your breakfast buffet hacks, and we were joined by presenter & motoring enthusiast Richard Hammond.
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 Jones, Sunta and That Guy, and Vin-mouth
This week, the Thang Gang were joined by friend-to-the-show and THE Stereophonic, Kelly Jones!Plus, the stories from Sunta's wedding, and all the latest pub news.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm …
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This week, the Thang Gang were joined by friend-to-the-show and THE Stereophonic, Kelly Jones!
Plus, the stories from Sunta's wedding, and all the latest pub news.
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.
BONUS - Noah Kahan vs The Seraph, Man Or Mouse, and a Mad Alchemist
No 4 Til 7 Thang this week there’s still a podcast because – say it with us – THE THANG ALWAYS WINS. Expect Smashing Pumpkin news, a sad tale about Noah Kahan and a hangover, and some stories that will make you …
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No 4 Til 7 Thang this week there’s still a podcast because – say it with us – THE THANG ALWAYS WINS.
Expect Smashing Pumpkin news, a sad tale about Noah Kahan and a hangover, and some stories that will make you say... “so...?”
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
Denise Van Outen Live From Portugal, Steve Jones, and The Ice Lolly Debate
This week, the Thang Gang broadcast a show live from Portugal with special guest Denise Van Outen, paid tribute to Motorhead man Fast Eddie, and spoke to Radio X’s newest recruit Steve from Maidenhead aka Steve …
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This week, the Thang Gang broadcast a show live from Portugal with special guest Denise Van Outen, paid tribute to Motorhead man Fast Eddie, and spoke to Radio X’s newest recruit Steve from Maidenhead aka Steve Jones!
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
Fake Volcano, Party Guy, and The East Croydon Trick
This week, Johnny had upmarket exclusive tales of babes and a party guy in Paris, Harry argued for 2 (TWO) salads, and a test drive in south London took an unexpected turn.HearJohnny on Radio X every weekday at …
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This week, Johnny had upmarket exclusive tales of babes and a party guy in Paris, Harry argued for 2 (TWO) salads, and a test drive in south London took an unexpected turn.
HearJohnny 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.
Nookie On The Meter, Harry The Prankster, and Liam Gallagher on Toothbrushes
This week, the Thang Gang celebrated Liam Gallagher's birthday with some of his wisest words, Johnny was (inadvertently) a victim to Harry's prank, and concrete Lego blocked a pensioner's gate.Hear Johnny on …
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This week, the Thang Gang celebrated Liam Gallagher's birthday with some of his wisest words, Johnny was (inadvertently) a victim to Harry's prank, and concrete Lego blocked a pensioner's gate.
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
Denise Van Outen, The Oasis Index, and a joke about Charli XCX
In the week that Oasis returned, the Thang Gang took a look at the Oasis Index and your Old Knebworth Climaxes. Plus, Gav struggled at a Santana gig, and Johnny’s old oppo Denise Van Outen dropped in!Hear …
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In the week that Oasis returned, the Thang Gang took a look at the Oasis Index and your Old Knebworth Climaxes. Plus, Gav struggled at a Santana gig, and Johnny’s old oppo Denise Van Outen dropped in!
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.
Oasis Premiere, ThanksGavin & Vertical Drinking
Johnny and the Gang bring all the HOT GOSSIP from the Oasis premiere red carpet. Plus, the Thangsters headed to The Garda Da Vida, and we celebrated the Woodman's Birthday.Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday …
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Johnny and the Gang bring all the HOT GOSSIP from the Oasis premiere red carpet. Plus, the Thangsters headed to The Garda Da Vida, and we celebrated the Woodman's Birthday.
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.
Permacrisis, The Busiest Trains, and Live At Your Local!
Johnny returned from The Big Feastival this week, there were highlights from our show live from The Railway Tavern in central London, and listener Sven did something very lazy with teabags.Hear Johnny on Radio …
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Johnny returned from The Big Feastival this week, there were highlights from our show live from The Railway Tavern in central London, and listener Sven did something very lazy with teabags.
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
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 …
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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
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 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 …
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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 – Insolent Cherub, Bronwen’s Charger, and the Forbidden Kebab Kid
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 …
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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
Mrs Jackie Shepherd, Sunta's plague, and RIP Big Pussy
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 …
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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.
International Apologies, Snack Chat & A Side-of-Stage Rollocking
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 …
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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
Live at Lords! Plus Monkey on a Bus, and Young Lighthouse Keepers
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 …
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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
Johnny turns 60!
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 …
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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.
Liam Fray, Customer Hate, and Prince Harry's Holiday Options
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 …
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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
Chris Moyles vs Jordan North, Alt-J on Let’s Tessellate, and Top Granny Action
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 …
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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
BONUS – Fear of Princess Anne, Product Placement in Space, and The McDonald’s Singer
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 …
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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
Jackass’ Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius, Craig Doyle, and Doobie Scoot Canoe
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 …
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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
Substitute Swears, Hat Stand, and Fire Alarm
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 …
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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
African Greys, Hot Wheels, and Party Hard BUT…
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 …
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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
Toby Tarrant, World Goth Day, and Pork
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 …
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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
Snack Chat, A Title Maker, and Cheese For Honours
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 …
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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
Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser from Yellowstone & Dutton Ranch!
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 …
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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
Revenge of the Fifth, Beatles News, and Silkie Chickens
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 …
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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
The King of Breakfast, Steaks On A Train, and Anemones
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 …
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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
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