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Elis James and John Robins

Elis James and John Robins

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#52 - The Isolation Tapes: Clever old Dagda

As Elis, John and Producer Dave continue to remain socially distant, thoughts inevitably turn to pubs, darts and strategically placed awards. #elisandjohn

Mar 25, 202035 min

#51 - The Isolation Tapes: Clock on, clock off

Recorded across the UK in Crystal Palace (Elis), Amersham (John) and Stockport (Producer Dave), enjoy the first instalment of Elis and John’s Isolation Tapes. More to follow!

Mar 24, 202033 min

#50 - Clean Gin, The Good Deed Feed and Keegan's Great Speech

Recorded in three bedrooms in Crystal Palace, Amersham and Stockport, Elis, John and Producer Dave try their best to offer some light relief in these tricky times. Expect a huge question from John, an absolute legend of an Unsung Hero and a whole lot of controversy in Made Up Games.

Mar 22, 20201h 5m

#49 - The Driving Range (Bonus #content)

He’s tackled crazy golf, but with the expert coaching skills of John, can Elis hit a proper ball with a proper club at the driving range?

Mar 18, 202023 min

#48 - Tasty Sanitisers, Mistaken Drug Mules and Eating Eggs Forever

With the Cheltenham Gold Cup taking them off the air for a week, Elis and John bring you a special ‘podcast-only’ version of their usual Friday afternoon show, with regular features including John's Shame Well and Made Up Games.

Mar 13, 20201h 3m

#47 - Board Games (Bonus #content)

To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus podcasts - this time we visit a board games cafe.

Mar 11, 202028 min

#46a - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin

Welcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is enjoying a midlife crisis, John can't transfer large files between phone and computer because he's 'dim', and we all appreciate a lovely Made Up Game based on the UK's finest rivers.Please note, due to gremlins in the system, this is part 1 of 2 of episode #46. Part 2 of 2 is now also available. It's all very confusing.

Mar 6, 20201h 3m

#46b - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin

Welcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is enjoying a midlife crisis, John can't transfer large files between phone and computer because he's 'dim', and we all appreciate a lovely Made Up Game based on the UK's finest rivers. Please note, due to gremlins in the system, this is part 2 of 2 of episode #46.

Mar 6, 202047 min

#45 - Producer Dave’s Guide to Manchester (Bonus #Content)

Elis and John continue to rattle through their obligatory bonus podcasts with a somewhat underwhelming guided tour of Manchester from Producer Dave.

Mar 4, 202044 min

#44 - Blunderstorms, Cryptic Crosswords and John's 2012 Rebrand

You join us in the midst of a Twitter storm, as a video clip of Elis kicking a ball at a 7-year old's groin threatens to spread like wildfire. Luckily, the kid is fine, the parents couldn't give an S, and seven days after the incident, Elis is nearly able to sleep again. All's well that ends well! Enjoy the podcast.#elisandjohn

Feb 28, 20201h 47m

#43 - Chesham United Commentary (Bonus #Content)

So as not to renege on their contract, Elis James and John Robins don their sheepskin coats and head to north west London to commentate on Chesham United v Gosport Borough.

Feb 26, 202043 min

#42 - Quiz Controversies, Cake Drawing and The Dan Walker Masterclass

Live and loose from Salford this week, Elis and John bring you another belter of a show as today's Made Up Game ruffles a few feathers, the boys discuss the controversies surrounding pub quizzes and we all celebrate the peerless genius of everyone's favourite app - BBC Sounds. #content.

Feb 21, 20201h 55m

#41 - Escape Room (Bonus #content)

To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus podcasts - after a lot of stress, we present to you....The Escape Room episode!

Feb 19, 202029 min

#40 - Harry Potter Jobsworths, Alex Horne and The Want of Prince

The big four-oh sees John embarrassed by his full-time fiancée on Valentine's Day, comedian Alex Horne jumps on the Chesham bandwagon and our Unsung Hero is an absolute belter.

Feb 14, 20201h 50m

#39 - Bowling (Bonus #content)

To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are now hurriedly releasing a number of bonus podcasts - including them hitting the lanes for a game of bowling

Feb 12, 202024 min

#38 - Content Corruption, Commentary and Ken Clarke's Curryhouse

Producer Dave shares his shame of 'losing' three podcast recordings, the boys are invited down to Chesham FC for a spot of punditry, and we're joined by a Teletubby. Enjoy!

Feb 7, 20201h 45m

#37 - Crazy Golf (Bonus #Content)

So as not to renege on their contract, Elis James and John Robins are now hurriedly releasing a number of bonus podcasts, as the race is on to hit their pre-agreed target (a target that, in hindsight, was ambitious at best). For today's contractual obligation, the boys enjoy a round of Crazy Golf.

Feb 5, 202040 min

#36 - Fingers On Pies, Whatsapp Fails and Bubble Bath Decadence

During today's episode, Elis reveals himself as a terrible parent, we say hello to a great Unsung Hero, and we learn that John knows very little about the Spice Girls. Enjoy!#elisandjohn

Jan 31, 20201h 48m

#35 - Peak Times, Chippy Tunes and The Viscount of Value

In this very special episode, we're joined by a hero in these parts - Martin Lewis! Elsewhere, we enjoy some millennial slang in today's Made Up Game and we learn all about Simon Mayo's repeat fees.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Jan 24, 20201h 53m

#34 - Elis's Ginormous Lev, Dirty Shame and Boots Trolley Dashes

A-grade badinage this week, as Elis and John guide you through shame, games and - after Elis was invited onto Pointless Celebrities without John - a whole load of division. Embrace the tension, and enjoy offering 34!

Jan 17, 20201h 49m

#33 - Adrian’s Fat Tongue, Mind Scenarios and Football Stickers

It’s another fun filled Friday with Elis and John! We delved deep into The Shame Well and this week's story involved football stickers. Elis told us how he wants to step back from having an opinion on everything and John introduces us to his mind scenario. Enjoy!

Jan 10, 20201h 46m

#32 - Topless Cooking, London Buses and Andy Zaltzman

Welcome to show one of 2020 for Elis James and John Robins! Amongst all the usual fun, the boys play a Made Up Game that - in Producer Dave's words - was perhaps a little too tense, cricket satirist and statistician Andy Zaltzman pops in for a chat, and there's every possibly that Elis's Christmas was even bleaker than John's. Dig in.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Jan 3, 20201h 47m

#31 - Elis and John's Christmas Crackers

As a fun year draws to a close, sit back, pour yourself another Advocaat, and relive some of Elis and John's choice cuts from the last six months on 5 Live, with lots of brand new #content thrown in for good measure. See you in 2020!

Dec 26, 20191h 40m

#30 - Russell Howard, Willy Warmers and Elis's Chunky Bum - Live From The Pub!

Fun and games galore as Elis and John see out the year from a London boozer in front of a live audience. A perfect end to a fantastic six months on 5 Live. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Dec 20, 20191h 28m

#29 - A Generic Central London Christmas Market (Bonus #Content)

With the boys not on the actual radio this week, they've excitedly scurried off to one of the capital's popular festive landmarks. Darts, mulled wine and velcro hammers are all big talking points over this 40-minute slice of bonus badinage.

Dec 13, 201940 min

#28 - Medieval Sword Fighting, Keith Floyd and Dim Sheep

Taking ‘live and loose’ to new levels, the ‘Enfant Terrible’ are back and badder than ever! In other words, it’s a fun show, which will raise a smile. Enjoy!

Dec 6, 20191h 51m

#27 - Coins, New Kids On The Block and Al Murray’s Sausage Roll

Take a tired Elis James, add an ill John Robins, and weirdly, you get a blummin' great show. Expect S of the P stuff, along with all the usual features including Shame Well, a belting Made Up Game and a fascinating Unsung Hero. Enjoy! #content. Hilarious, warm and unashamedly ashamed, their award-winning chemistry will get you over the finish line of the working week.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Nov 29, 20191h 30m

#26 - Alignment Meetings, The Golden Age of Welsh Football and Stormzy

This week Elis basks in the glory of Wales's Euro success, John sails close to the general election wind, and we welcome a Glastonbury-related Unsung Hero onto the show. Enjoy!Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Nov 22, 20191h 40m

#25 - Boozy Cruisey, Carbon Neutral Mind Holidays and the Art of the Pre-Record

Welcome to the 25th instalment of EJ&JR on BBCR5L! Where does the time go? This week, we play a Made Up Game that has its own jingle, a Queen-based game goes wrong, and Producer Dave has some big news.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Nov 15, 20191h 39m

#24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide

Separated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show from London and Salford respectively.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Nov 8, 20191h 38m

#23 - Loose and Live from Tobacco Dock

Elis and John come from East London for BBC Music Introducing Live today. It was S of your P stuff at times (will make sense if you listen), but with performances from Cass McCombs and ZUZU, lots of fun was had. Enjoy!

Nov 1, 20191h 24m

Bonus #content: How Do You Cope? Trailer

Available now on BBC Sounds, a brand new podcast with Elis and John called How Do You Cope? Episode 1 is with former doctor turned stand-up Adam Kay about the stress and how he coped as a junior doctor in the NHS. Search for “How Do You Cope?” on BBC Sounds, or visit bbc.co.uk/cope for more information on the series.

Oct 31, 20190 min

#22 - White lies, Bum Cameras and Bowie

Elis and John return for another week of fun, where they speak to the woman who photographed a lot of the Gallagher brother fights, John tells us about his latest trip to the doctors and Elis talks about a white lie he told which involves David Bowie. Enjoy!

Oct 25, 20191h 43m

#21 - Lad Whispering, Corporates and Fun On The Toilet

Elis and John return for another week of fun, where they talk to the inventor of Bluetooth, John discusses his Hunted fantasy, and the perils of brushing your teeth on the toilet. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Oct 18, 20191h 39m

#20 - Josh Widdicombe, Boozy Birthdays and The WAFTAs

If you've always wanted to hear friend-of-the-show Josh Widdicombe discuss the existence of a lesser-spotted food item in Pret's airport outlets, then this is the podcast episode you've been waiting for. There's also the usual fun with Made Up Games, Shame Well and The Weirdness Amnesty. Enjoy!Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Oct 11, 20191h 52m

#19 - Party Bags, Hurdy Gurdies and Edible Christmas Trees

The boys are back with another incredible Weirdness Amnesty, a Van Morrison love in with Kermode and Mayo, and a lot of disdain for sat navs. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Oct 4, 20191h 47m

#18 - Funeral Levity, Kermode's TV and Kit Chat

A busy show today, as Elis geeks out with footy kit designer Rob, Dave's mum gets it wrong in church, and there's scandal during this week's Made Up Game. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Sep 27, 20191h 35m

#17 - Petty Put-Offs, Football Debuts and Waving Cat Emojis

Due to other 5 Live factors (the Rugby World Cup), we bring you just 50% of the usual two hour show this week, but fear not! We've really tried our best to cram in just as much top notch #content as usual. Enjoy.Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Sep 20, 201951 min

#16 - Good Deeds Gone Wrong, Mayo's Eyelashes, and Unsung Heroes

The boys are back in London this week, and come armed with not one, but two new features! Plus Simon Mayo proves that he's just as weird as the rest of us. #16 is dedicated to Producer Dave's sister, Vicki Thomas. Enjoy.

Sep 13, 20191h 34m

#15 - Nude Timber Magnates, Kermode-gate, and Too Many Nigels

John and Elis come live from Bristol, with guests including ex-footballer Danny Gabbidon and golfer Bronte Law. Plus we’re treated to a slew of Bristol-based facts from John that vary in quality. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn

Sep 6, 20191h 39m

#14 - Webcam Shame Well, Shower Technique and Angry Dads

Elis James and John Robins return to the comfy London studio after 4 weeks in the BBC Compound at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This week we had another dehumidifier/air con unit revelation and we have a horrific Shame Well concerning a web cam.

Aug 30, 20191h 32m

#13 - Live From Edinburgh with Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel

It’s the fourth and final week at the Edinburgh Festival for Elis James and John Robins, and they’re going out with a guest-filled bang! Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel create an anarchic 'last day at school' vibe, whilst the boys also ask 'When did you get it wrong with your hero'. It’s a busy one, so please do listen responsibly. Email: [email protected]

Aug 23, 20191h 35m

#12 - Live from Edinburgh with Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty

It’s show three of four for Elis and John live from the Edinburgh Festival, and this week - along with guests Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty - there was a cringeworthy Scottish Shame Well, an unexpected victory in Made Up Games, and a lot of talk about odd things you find in a new home. Enjoy!#elisandjohn

Aug 16, 20191h 34m

#11 - Live from Edinburgh with Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell

Elis James and John Robins come to you live from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are joined by brilliant comedians Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell. For the first time ever we have the Elis O’Clock News and we delve into the deep depths of John’s Shame Well. Enjoy!

Aug 9, 20191h 35m

#10 - Live from Edinburgh with Matt Forde and Al Murray

Elis James and John Robins come to you live from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are joined by mates Matt Forde and Al Murray. Away from the wonderful guests, John reveals his encyclopaedic knowledge of Chris de Burgh, the team rue their curry choices from the night before, and we all enjoy a Made Up Game all about balls. Enjoy!

Aug 2, 20191h 27m

#9 - Soil Shame, Sweary Golf, and John's £40k Marathon

Elis James and John Robins return to the airwaves after three weeks away (bonus podcasts are available), with this week's edition including John's cricket fantasy, more frantic wheel-spinning and - due to the unique way the BBC is funded - a lot of vague Edinburgh chat.

Jul 26, 20191h 37m

#8 - The Pub (Bonus #Content)

Elis James and John Robins bring you yet another bonus podcast, from your friend and mine, the pub! Today's hard-hitting topics include the art of safe cycling, crisps, and a special pub-based Made-Up Game called 'Play Your Casks Right'.Enjoy!

Jul 19, 201948 min

#7 - John's House (Bonus #Content)

Another offering of extra fun, as Elis James and John Robins bring you another bonus podcast. This week, in a reversal of last week's episode, Elis pops round to John's house. Expect the usual listener questions, a look around 'Grief Mansions', and John's Show and Tell.

Jul 12, 201952 min

#6 - Elis's House (Bonus #Content)

In a change to usual proceedings, this week's bonus Elis James and John Robins Podcast comes from Elis's dining room! So, if you want to know what his partner Isy got him for his 30th birthday, how he arranges his books, and what kind of mood John was in when he arrived, listen on.

Jul 5, 201943 min

#5 - Dishwashers, Tipsy Cricket and Ol' Johnny Three Hours Early

Join Elis James and John Robins for more nonsensical fun, including Skoda Fabia pronunciation, confusing parking spaces and John's dream day at the cricket. Enjoy!#elisandjohn

Jun 28, 20191h 41m