Best Curry Smugglers Podcasts (2025)

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Samsung Schubert, DIY Another Day, and A Flying Taxi 51:21

21h ago51:21

51:21

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…

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Sleepwear, Playgrounds Politics, and a Whole Lotta Love 56:15

8d ago56:15

56:15

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…

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Nudity in Cannes, a Pointless Scheme, and a Scaffolder's Foot 49:11

15d ago49:11

49:11

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…

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Family Feuds, Solo Packers & Pigeons 57:11

22d ago57:11

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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…

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Sleepy Cardinal, Lazy Butter-Eating, and Cats Who Lick Toes 59:14

29d ago59:14

59:14

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…

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C.H.E.R.U.B., Pigs And Troughs, and the problem with Casablanca 53:34

1M ago53:34

53:34

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 G…

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BONUS – Rare Animal News, Reluctantly Ripped, and Itching 52:27

1M ago52:27

52:27

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 Manch…

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Ear-itches, Eagles & Loopy Things 58:13

2M ago58:13

58:13

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…

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Italian Witchcraft, Irish Hobbits & Crestfallen Chums 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

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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.ukBy Radio X

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Fair Verona, Latin Noughties Bangers, and Broken Britain Haikus 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

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.ukBy Radio X

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Spicy Feedback, Geoff vs Vanessa, and an Epic Land-Voyage 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

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.ukBy Radio X

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Woody Harrelson, Danny Dyer, and International Bagpipe Day 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

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 L…

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The Lazy Susans, Mouse-To-Mouse, and Not Ruling It Out 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

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…

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Data Team Profile: Dawn, Binmen, and Cocktail Guy 54:53

3M ago54:53

54:53

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…

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Live Beard Reaction, Gav’s Dalek, and HR 56:41

3M ago56:41

56:41

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.ukBy Radio X

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Orange Alligators, New Mattress, and Backyard Nando’s 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

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…

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Little Simon’s Tight Trousers, Gav’s Perfect Sunday, and Roast Beef Land 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

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.r…

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Caerphilly as Stuttgart, Dolphin News, and Bad Excuses 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

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…

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Bed Wrestling, Yorkshire vs Seagulls, and The New Dave Grohl 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

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.ukBy Radio X

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Cockneys, Hiding Jason Bourne, and Heritage… 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

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.radi…

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BONUS – The Pet Town SuperQuiz World Series 1:17:53

4M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

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.ukBy Radio X

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Hawk Men, Bubbles & Second-hand Nose Hair Trimmers 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

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…

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BONUS – Top 10 Dead Celebrities, Fridges, and Damp Chat 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

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…

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Johnny Vaughan’s Christmas Day Thang with Kelly Jones and Jason Fox! 33:53

5M ago33:53

33:53

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.c…

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Show Legend Joan Slocombe, Howard The Horse, and A Good Chinese Restaurant 57:04

5M ago57:04

57:04

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…

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Party Subs, Theatre Commodes & Untrustworthy Criminals 54:20

6M ago54:20

54:20

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.ukBy Radio X

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The Wondrous Strange Phantasmagorical Human Advent Calendar, Mulled Wine vs Gen Z, and Castleford 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

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.ukBy Radio X

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Jason Fox, A Hot Tub, and ThanksGavin 56:33

6M ago56:33

56:33

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…

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The Ridiculator, Curry vs Driveway, and Gav’s Wire Wool 1:00:59

6M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

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…

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Biscuit Byelaws, Figgy Pudding, and Change For Oxbridge 1:00:05

7M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

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.ukBy Radio X

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Commuter Injuries, Bonfire Effigies, and Squirrels on a Train 55:58

7M ago55:58

55:58

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 4…

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Light Entertainment, Regular Chat, and The Tree Of The Year 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

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.ukBy Radio X

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Train Vestibules, Drunken Markers, and Cowboy Boots 58:02

7M ago58:02

58:02

This week, we return to the Department of Petty Rage, there are cats vs babies, and Gav has clowns to the left of him, jokers to the right. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Episode 441 – Hendrix’s Hands, Rotisserie Chicken, and Steel Conkers 58:33

7M ago58:33

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This week, we learn about Peckham’s alternative conker scene, there are uses for unemployed line judges, and in a German-themed week Harry Paints The Town Rot. 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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Cheese News, Lost Items, and Destroying Evidence 1:00:47

8M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

This week, The Gang looked at your lost & found items, Gav took us from Lincolnshire to Beverly Hills, and there was all the Cheese News you need. 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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MMM, Oh God No!, and Top 5 Beers… 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

This week, The Gang looked at your ‘bad news’, a new tree had potentially terrible consequences for the Earth, and Johnny finally took Bohemian Rhapsody 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…

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MMAPPSS vs RED, Banana Consumption, and No Solids On The Bus… 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This week, Little Si returned to face off with Harry, we learnt about China’s newest star, and you sent us your workplace perks. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Capybara on the loose!, Norwich Travelodge, and Traffic Light Parties… 1:02:57

8M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week, The Gang looked to the future and discussed what to preserve, Gav exposed a liar, and friend-of-the-show Dan O’Connell told us all about Keith (the town, not a person). 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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Decadence, Smashed Hotel Rooms, and Violent Conduct-or 57:52

9M ago57:52

57:52

This week, The Thang Gang took an interest in Prince William’s stubble, we went From The Ritz To The Rubble, and Johnny’s son caused a ruckus in Spain. 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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Empire News, Kier’s Cat, and Random Graffiti returns… 1:02:04

9M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This week, Johnny is thrilled by artwork, Gav takes us to the seaside, and Ryanair gets cultural. 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.ukBy Radio X

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What’s The Story Vaughan-ing Glory, Heinz, and Wing Yip 56:26

9M ago56:26

56:26

This week, The Thang Gang revelled in Oasis mania, Ryanair took on Wetherspoons, and there was tessellation all over the 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.ukBy Radio X

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Dinosaur Tantrum Beach Boy, Builders’ Blunders, and Sunta’s Sinner 1:12:25

9M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

This week, Johnny returned from holiday with tales of his son’s “sharing”. Plus Gav pays tribute to the passing of a true show icon – what is the charge?! – and the gang talk Builders’ Blunders. 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.c…

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A.I. Dog Breeders, Mobility Smells, and Poker Face 50:09

10M ago50:09

50:09

Another week without Johnny Vaughan on your radio doesn’t mean another week without a Johnny Vaughan on Radio X podcast. Expect Kieffer Sutherland / Greggs news, everything you need to know about an old Olympic sport, and the newest hi-tech headphones. Johnny returns Monday 19th August on Radio X, and then every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digi…

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Olympic Trouser Wrestling, Snake Smugglers & Dishwasher CSI 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

Johnny was on holiday this week, and despite what he may say about it, this is still a top tier bonus edition of the podcast. We find out Kieffer Sutherland's favourite UK food spot, the Thang Gang 'Crack That Whip' again and the search continues for The World's Greatest Nickname. Johnny returns Monday 19th August on Radio X, and then every weekday…

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The Return From Paris, Sleevenotes, and The Other Stallone 57:54

10M ago57:54

57:54

This week, Johnny regales us with Parisian ponderings, Sir Frank Worrall is heroized, and Harry dresses inappropriately. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Johnny vs Goat, Harry vs Rat, and From Paris To Berlin… 1:04:22

10M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

This week, Johnny gets irate about opera idiots, there’s tyre talk, and Blippi gets a Thang Gang review. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Joan Slocombe, Fingers Templeton & The Crammagon 57:04

11M ago57:04

57:04

This week, as part of his birthday celebrations, Johnny unveiled the newest room at his gym P45. Plus, Sunta got into a spot of bother... And we met a show icon, for various reasons! 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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Henry Churches, Wimbledon Clergyman, and Rip-Offs 1:02:53

11M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

This week, Johnny goes gig-gaga, Harry gets intimate with a mammal, and Gav takes a holy look at Wimbledon. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Serge hijacks the Pet Town, Dying The Mediterranean, and The Shoe-In 58:25

11M ago58:25

58:25

This week, Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian hijacked Pet Town #398, Johnny set-up a shoe-in, and The Gang talked mobility scooter memories. 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.ukBy Radio X

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Stags, Ticks & Dawgs 59:08

11M ago59:08

59:08

This week, Johnny returned from his Spanish holiday with stories aplenty as well as new in-flight vocab. Gav had a vicious little blood sucker adding a nervous tick to his heroic slot, and we learnt what the Japanese emperor had for his dinner. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM i…

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