Best Robin Rhys Podcasts (2025)

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A message from Elis - The Socially Distant Sports Bar 1:45:34

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Hello Elis and John fans! If you want more Elis in your life then you should subscribe to The Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Three men trying to talk about sports. Three men who get distracted by everything. Three men who think a sports podcast should contain frequent references to Kimbo Slice, Erasure and Bo…

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New Podcast for you - Early Work with Rhys James! 1:09

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Hello podcast listener. If you're a fan of Elis and John then we think you'll enjoy another podcast, Early Work with Rhys James. Stand-up, panel show regular and the only comedian with a podcast, Early Work sees Rhys and guests reliving some of their most cringeworthy childhood and teenage attempts at creativity. Search Early Work where you get you…

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Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020 11:06

6y ago11:06

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This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’ll hear a snippet from each one. If you like what you hear - make sure you hit subscribe! Funny How? with Matt Morgan: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/funny-how-with-matt-morgan/ That’s A First: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/thats-a-…

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EMERGENCY BROADCAST 2:25

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The Kings are dead. Long live the Kings.By Radio X

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Episode 264 - Birdseye 1:35:44

6+ y ago1:35:44

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There you have it. 5 years, 264 shows (proper), many laughs, some tears and an almost unacceptable quantity of shame. The lads bid farewell to Radio X in fine fashion. Expect montages, familiar voices and the cynical inclusion of emotional heft. Thank you to all PCD's, casual listeners and contributors great and small. Live your best life, keep it …

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Episode 263 - Painful Thighs, F Off & The Dark Side of Nature 1:14:24

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Classic Dog-mess anecdote revisited, John's bodily functions feature heavily and we reopen the Wackaging file! PLUS! Humblebrags, Papers reviewed light-heartedly and a ShameWell! The staples to any healthy Podcast. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in a…

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Episode 262 - You Torth, Pickled Ginger & Drive a Div to France 1:23:41

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"Pullman's won it... go away." Elis needs a new car and John may or may not have a secret child, more on that as we get it. Tastes to be ticked, hypothetical stag dos to plan and papers to be read light-heartedly. This Podcast has it all. BIG FUN. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be …

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Episode 261 - Medium Testosterone, Feeds & The A-Z of Music 1:23:00

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You have no idea how high John can fly. Today, we answer the questions, what do you get for the man that has everything, how many Blue Tits do Elis & John weigh and what exactly is John Kennedy doing in that tree. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in ac…

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Episode 260 – Alternative Animals, Cool Cymru and The Dog & Handgun 1:20:07

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Elis was definitely feeling as young and hip as ever this week, and John simply couldn’t get more charitable. Plus the boys made a discovery about everyone’s favourite forgotten Californian hard-rock-nu-metal group. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DementiaRevolution Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’…

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Episode 259 - Breastfeeding Café, Is This Cool? & Four Coffee Viagra 1:19:05

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How do you get through a three hour show on barely any sleep? Well if you’re Elis you have four coffees before 1pm. Spoiler alert, it all gets a bit silly. An informative show this week, with the guys getting to the bottom of what really is ‘cool’ and clearing up any misconceptions of what to expect from a breastfeeding café (no paninis?!) Remember…

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Episode 258 – Romantic Robins, Hot-Take Elis & Terrible Luton Airport 1:17:53

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If you stand still with a shark, you’ll die. That’s just one of Elis’ hot-takes from today. Meanwhile - Johnny JR Robins brings you some rather BIG NEWS! Plus more Hypothetical challenges, a naked Shame Well, some over-personal questions and a Middle of The Road Made Up Game! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-m…

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Episode 257 – Sonic Explorer, RS-John & LashLads.com 1:56:53

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Elis loves his children. John shouts “revealeth” at pubs. What a pair of legends. For those of you concerned that The Light-Hearted Paper Review has never featured a “central heating special” – consider your prayers answered. There’s also some classic Humblebrags, a sexy Shame Well, a return of John’s Gig Diaries and some FREE #CONTENT! Remember, y…

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Episode 256 – God Is a Gas, Celebrity Busting and Elis’ 3rd Anecdote. 1:31:37

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The Band is back together. Elis has returned with news of what he’s been up to, mainly being a father (again). John’s had an issue with his iPhone. We all must bear our own cross. 2 exciting competitions, one to win tech prizes and one to name Elis' son. We also ask the question, what do you do with a surfeit of breastmilk? All this PLUS a Shamewel…

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Episode 255 – Side However, The Scribe & On The Westway 1:22:05

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In 255 episodes, have you heard John Robins do an impression of a Dalek? The wait is over. Tim Key played another blinder as he deputised for Elis. There were accusations, challenges, interruptions and pauses. Lovely stuff. All this plus a Somerville Shame Well, a LONG and ghastly Humblebrag and a tasty Made Up Game! Remember, you can get in touch …

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Episode 254 – Bran Mulch, Freebie Skiibie & I Suppose I Went To Rymans 1:19:36

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Following some big news from Elis, a super-sub wonder kid was required to step in. Enter: Tim Key. Who knows, some of you might even recognise his voice from LONG ago?? It was a brilliant show as Robins threw open the Weirdness Amnesty once again and Tim went to Rymans. As well as all this, there was a welcome return for a Classic Made Up Game, a s…

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Episode 253 - #BumLike, Wee Free Memories & What Would The Potato People Think? 1:12:47

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It was a rather bumsentric show today but don’t let that deter you! It’s full to the brim with John and Elis classics. Clarkson declares war on modern day music and Catfish & the Bottom-men in the paper review, friendships are ruined in the Shamewell and the guys take on another of your made up games. Remember, you can get in touch on Saturday@radi…

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Episode 252 – Riffing With Impunity, iPhones In India & 5 Litres of Soup 1:27:16

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John can’t stop making soup…. It was a very ratty Robins today, but at least he’s not had any nicotine this year. Why on earth did Elis choose this week to argue with him about Queen??? Still, a smashing show full of gut-wrenching Humblebrags, a stomach-churning Shame Well and an absolute hammer of a Made Up Game! Remember, you can get in touch on …

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BONUS PODCAST – New Year’s Nuggets 1:10:00

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It’s that time of year again! The festive period means a Best Of show – but don’t worry, there’s plenty of new riffs too, plus a very giddy intro, and John’s ULTIMATE TUBE QUESTION. Get this all up in your ears. Happy New Year to all you legends! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be o…

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Episode 251 – Robins Unleashed: The Return of #LOLsInTheLull 1:03:48

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No Elis today, but John discussed the typical Christmas topics; mirrors, toilet breaks, political trees, and photos of gentlemen’s agreements. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it R…

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Episode 250 – Live At The Comedy Store! 1:22:35

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Well there you have it hammer legends. 250 solid gold episodes from Elis & John. The occasion was marked with a stonking live show in London’s Comedy Store! 400 legends took their seats and the live vibe took flight. Majestic. Expect guests, games, shame (obviously), celebration and a generous slice of The Lovely Robin. Lovely stuff. Remember, you …

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Episode 249 – Christmas Knives, Legally Black and White & Thin Women In London 1:16:04

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If Elis says he was working, then he was working ok? Also, if John wants to challenge a listener on whether or not they’re breaking the law; that’s fine too. It was a banger of a show this week, full of festive silliness and anticipation for the big 250! There was a dash of shame, a measure of Humblebrags and a tidy portion of the Paper Review too!…

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Episode 248 – Sportz Chat, Puberty Cake & A Book About Ships 1:19:16

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John’s going to be shameful, Elis is going to be sexy. These are facts and they are constant. This week, the lads explored “Sportz Chat” and compared puberty cakes. There was a toilet-related Shame Well, a well-funded Welsh Word of The Week and a return to the wonder that is the “Rush Hour Crush”. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected]…

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Episode 247 – Maris Piper Bombs, Everything Everything’s Bassist’s Mum & Don’t Get Me Started 1:32:30

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A slightly different vibe to the podcast this week as heroic, brave, valiant John ‘Courage’ Robins battled through a mild cold to broadcast to the nation – aided and abetted by his friend/surrogate son Eis. The boys asked for your tales of overcoming relationship obstacles, Ticked Off a variety of Tastes, learnt about chips, and outlined the pros a…

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Episode 246 - The House That Blunders Built, Dan Kitson & lovelyjohntheman 1:26:39

7y ago1:26:39

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Welcome legends, packed show today, Prod Vin is back from his trip to Sri Lanka, but who did he go with?! We learn what 2 reasons Clarkson would bring back the death penalty for and what gift John got a past love interest. All this plus the Humblebrags, a made up game and a Shamewell to rival the SatNav shame! Remember, you can get in touch on Satu…

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Episode 245 – Victorian Twaddle, Spooky Juice & You're Sacked 1:19:06

7y ago1:19:06

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It only every takes a couple of ‘madness tweaks’ to get an Elis & John podcast up and running. This week the lads discuss what to do when your Mother / Mother-in-law sees you naked, John’s on and off relationship with the law, Elis’ hair and a certain internet-based game show on a digital TV channel. All this plus the Humblebrags, a tangy taste and…

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Episode 244 – Bum Health, Dusty Ghost & Our Longest Link Ever 1:31:28

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Welcome to Episode 244, Hammer Legends! What an episode it is, if you normally listen on your Monday morning commute you’re going to want to get this in your ears ASAP. For #Content reasons and a huge announcement relating to our 250th show! Also on the show, you’ll get 2 dollops of Clarkson, find out Elis’ hot take on films and always and forever …

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Episode 243 - Let's Give It Feet, Sexy Tailor & Final Resting Place 1:24:12

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One thing should be noted about Elis James and John Robins, they don't forget where they came from. After an incredible show at the Hammersmith Apollo the night before, the boys return to the comfort of the Radio X Studio and it's a very special day indeed, its sexy and relevant, Elis' birthday! This podcast is essentially his party, so strap on yo…

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Episode 242 – The Sadfather, Sexy Cat & 2 Million Pounds To Go Away 1:44:56

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How do you feel about wee at a student party? Is it a grey area? Let Elis & John lead the way! Now that the Holy Vible Tour is up and running, the lads ducked out to resume their unproducable once again. You’ll find out what Elis thinks of Halloween and what he’d dress up as if he HAD to, find out whether John has ever kissed a belly and hear a dru…

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Episode 241 – Easter Eggs, Johnny Pigs & Wee Jeans 1:06:44

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As far as Elis James is concerned – all knives and forks are the same. Why argue? On the cusp of heading out on the Holy Vible road, Elis & John put in a cracking performance this week. You can expect slightly more Queen than usual, a Welsh discussion about mince or mints, a sour (angry) taste and a bit of unwanted wee. Remember, you can get in tou…

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Episode 240 – GF Mystery, Clap Clap Lights & When Elis Met John 1:13:11

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Another week, another example of John making himself sick with worry. What on earth was his full time GF up to? Find out! Plus, find out why Elis was happy to pick up the bill, but ended up wishing he hadn’t. There’s all that plus a very important date in John’s gig diary, some shock shame, Elis on the TV and a lengthy Potato Potato! Remember, you …

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Episode 239 - Vicar Elis, Wnco Mwnco & John’s Bag of Death 1:13:17

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PCDs, here’s what you will learn from this week’s audio hammer… what fascinating* item did John find in the studio? What’s the correct age to show your child the film, ‘The Fly’? Plus how long can the boys plank for, while rapping the lyrics to Sugar Hill Gang’s seminal hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’? *Not fascinating All that PLUS Humblebrags, John’s Gig …

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Episode 238 – The Groin of Satire, Monetising The Bum & A Kind Bear 1:13:58

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John was transfixed by the Ryder Cup this week, but that didn’t stop him and Elis from delivering some truly narcissistic radio. Expect Clarkson news, sexy Led Zeppelin, a Bridget Jones-esque Shame Well, and plenty more. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in ac…

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Episode 237 – Lager Bolognese, Honesty Bar & One Step At A Time Martin 1:26:59

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John quotes Morgan Freeman and Elis makes Bolognese weirdly. It was an absolute hammer show today! Catch up on John’s holiday, experience some explosive shame, reminisce about 1990’s advertising, get heavily into a particularly intense gig diary and prepare for an overuse of the phonetic alphabet. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected]…

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Episode 236 – Apocalyptic Radio, Bum Money & Ansglodus 1:20:34

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Robins was sick. Elis spoke Welsh. The Studio was dark. A classic show this week, featuring a taste, some shame, an exhibition Potato Potato match and Robins behaving over-competitively in the Made Up Game. There was also a Welsh Word of The Week, some Gig Diary action & a run down of the soon to be “Holy Vible Tour”! Remember, you can get in touch…

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Episode 235 – Queen Day, Jihn Robins & The Fritas Empire 1:18:53

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A very silly show this week! All fuelled by Elis having 3 hours sleep and John eating too many sweets. Find out why John is dishonest, what fried egg crisps taste like and why Elis’ name is Elis; not Mark. All this plus a Shamewell (very close to home this week), a stonking Made Up Game & even more Queen chat than usual! Remember, you can get in to…

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Episode 234 - Bloody Mary Addiction, Elis' Hot Sauce Dystopia & Reverse Caravan 1:22:35

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Well, it’s been about 3 weeks since all the gang have been back together on the Saturday show, they certainly made up for their absence with a belter today. John’s blood runs red with tomato juice, Elis struggles with words and nobody can believe that Rory Delap stat! All that, PLUS usual favourites, Humblebrag of the Week, Shame Well and Tick off …

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Episode 233 - #AskAcaster, The Japanese Fork Incident & Potato Potato.....Again. 1:24:53

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Comedian and author James Acaster joined John this week as Elis was away. James was grilled in #AskAcaster about tooth-brushing, Korn, Asian cuisine and Greg Rusedski's shirts. James also brought us another Classic Scrape - and no, he won't DJ your wedding. There were also two new Tastes to be Ticked Off, an extra special Keep It Session Session (f…

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Bonus Podcast – Milk Cubed 1:07:32

7+ y ago1:07:32

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John has been the sole captain of Drive this week, Elis has been climbing mountains in Wales and the like BUT even though it’s half the team that doesn’t mean it’s been half the fun! Expect tales of Rucksacks, John lets us in on some of his patented wisdom and we ask the question, “what’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen someone drink, in the wild?” …

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Episode 232 – Defeat Festival, Electric Cutlery & Pluck That Goose 1:10:07

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With Elis away, comedian and writer Matthew Crosby stood in for this week’s podcast. John and Matthew go over the numerous and somewhat obscure improv warm up games, John takes us through his dream line-up for Defeat Festival and Matthew mentions his must see acts at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. All this plus John’s Gig Diary, Made Up Games and …

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BONUS PODCAST – Emotionally Distant Juggling Elis 51:43

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After learning Elis has very few life skills, the team line up a lesson for him in juggling. Meanwhile, John returns with a hilarious Shame Well and Elis asks, "what would you do with a gift of £5000?" Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every S…

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Episode 231 – Eggs Legs, Couscous & Semtex Lollipop 1:26:27

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It was a back to business as usual master class today: A happy return to an air-conditioned studio where the vibe was free to flow without weather dependency. Expect (very) tight shorts, boiling shame, repulsive Humblebrags and a return to John’s Gig Diaries. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got t…

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Episode 230 - Live from Kendal Calling Special 1:40:33

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They’ve conquered the airwaves of commercial digital indie radio and now they’ve travelled north to deepest Cumbria to broadcast live from the Strongbow Yard at Kendal Calling. Elis and John have festival themed Humblebrags, deep unquestionable Shamewells, made up games and more. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on…

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Episode 229 – John’s Jammers, Festival Snogging & Sin Bin Vin Bin 1:12:23

7+ y ago1:12:23

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GUYS! Get your Festival Shamewells & Festival Made Up Games in to [email protected] because next week, the vibe will be coming at you LIVE from Kendall Calling Festival! It was a cracking show today, a lot of which featured John wearing his swimming trunks and little else. There were Humblebrags, plenty of shame, a gig diary entry & a quallo ma…

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Episode 228 – John’s Stylist, Lever Arch File & MSSG (Music Service Streaming Game) 1:12:56

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John is a project. Due to his new digital television quiz hosting duties, he is being styled by his own personal stylist Suzie. It’s basically Queer Eye for the commercial digital indie radio guy. Elsewhere, Elis riles John with some automobile upkeep news in the Light-Hearted Paper Review, and John talks us through his Scrabble strategies. Remembe…

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BONUS PODCAST – Phfphatttttttttttttttt Riffs 1:51:29

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What a week as the boys covered Drive. This podcast will oscillate wildly, just like the mood of (most of) the nation (England), but luckily Elis & John kept a steady hand on the tiller. Enjoy. Then feel upset. Then feel a vague touch of optimism and pride, dampened by a crushing sense of familiarity. Happy podcasting! Oh, and there’s Humble Brags,…

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Episode 227 – Indie World Cup, Childcare Permitting & Queen Eye For The Gay Guy 1:12:54

7+ y ago1:12:54

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Sometimes, John wants to put out his eyes. Other times he’s just lobbying Elis to say YES. It was a show that critics may have called “distracted” given the football vibes moving through the studio – but there wasn’t one moment where the badinage was in question. You can still expect Humblebrags, John’s gig diaries and almost a third of the show de…

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Episode 226 – Ladies Only BBQ, Vodka Luge & Queer Eye 1:33:23

7+ y ago1:33:23

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“We work together, we love each other” – Elis James & John Robins, 30th June 2018, 2.52pm. There’s lots of affection today with things returning to business as usual after a week of drive. John tells Elis about his favourite new show and Elis continues to let himself down when it comes to quick-thinking games. All this plus the Humblebrags, some un…

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BONUS PODCAST – Elis & John ChatNav 3000 1:08:39

7+ y ago1:08:39

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Elis and John were reunited to complete another stunning week of Drive cover. Expect tshirt tout riffs, petrol station riffs, festival riffs, bathroom riffs, and plenty more. PLUS a Weirdness Amnesty - everyone's welcome. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in a…

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BONUS PODCAST – De Niro Needs Soup 44:49

7+ y ago44:49

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Another Bonus Podcast for you lucky lot! Elis & John are sitting in on Drive again this week, keeping the Vaughan flame alive. But John’s gone and booked himself an ‘oliday – so Elis spent Monday & Tuesday in the very capable hands of Johnny Vaughan stalwarts Gavin Woods and Sunta Templeton. Here are the best bits. Expect Spice Girls, lumberjacks, …

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Episode 225 – David Wilkie Facts, Ghost Child & Bum Wine 1:06:29

7+ y ago1:06:29

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Yes you read that right: Bum Wine. It’ll all become clear (but it’s still disgusting). John is off on holiday for a bit, but don’t worry – he’s being totally cool about it. Elis is going glamping because he hates camping. There’s a Wackaging update, some emails, a party shame and a swift Made Up Game! Remember, you can get in touch on Saturday@radi…