Episodes

  • Irvine Welsh, Harry's Disappointing Danish and Pumpkin Roundabout
    Mar 27 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by the legendary author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. He's changed.

    Plus, Harry goes where no listener has gone before.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Thangs: The Real Climax of the Awards Season
    Mar 20 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang present the Thang Awards! It's our end-of-year awards, including Best Bullshido, Highest-Scoring TJ's Terrifically Topical Tuesday Top 10, and Most Obvious Research.

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    57 mins
  • From Space to Soles: Communication Fails, Banjo Frog, and Shoes News
    Mar 13 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang unpack some out-of-this-world communication breakdowns, dive into last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, and hear about the darts player who’s been competing in the wrong shoes.

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    59 mins
  • Roundabouts, Jack The Lad & Helpful Cats
    Mar 6 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang had a roundabout discussion about all the roundabouts of their lives, Little Jackie Shepherd made his debut in Gav’s heroic slot – and there was all the latest in showbiz music news – featuring all the biggest names of today’s music scene...!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Monkey Business, Sex Pistols & Spiders, and... Furgeddaboutit!
    Feb 27 2026

    This week Johnny and the Thang Gang have not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 (FOUR) monkey stories - yes, one does involve finding love in a hopeless place - plus the Gang have nights out involving Sopranos & Sex Pistols, and The Auld House in Kinghorn sees some action.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • E-Bike Rivalry, Baracking Obama, and The Golden Cherub on Rickshaws
    Feb 20 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang talk pogoing, celebrate Sunta’s birthday in cheesy style, and hear The Golden Cherub take rickshaws to task.

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    56 mins
  • The Love Thang, A Llama Expert, and Harry’s Mate Tim
    Feb 13 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Love Thang Gang meet a llama expert, are impressed by a sexy Soprano, and try to help Harry’s mate Tim in the dating game.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Jason Fox, Big Sam AKA The Beast of Bodmin, and Mugging Off
    Feb 6 2026

    This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang remind you not to mug yourself. Plus, there's a visit from ex-services man Jason Fox, and a catch-up with Cornish Wrestling Champion Big Sam AKA The Beast Of Bodmin.

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    1 hr and 8 mins