Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast
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Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast
Elis: Welsh, Swansea City fan. John: Bristolian, Queen fan. Together they bring you regular features like the Shame Well, Humblebrag and Tick Off A Taste. Radio X is available 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.
Recent Episodes
325 episodesA message from Elis - The Socially Distant Sports Bar
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, M...
New Podcast for you - Early Work with Rhys James!
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...
Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020
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 y...
Episode 264 - Birdseye
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...
Episode 263 - Painful Thighs, F Off & The Dark Side of Nature
Classic Dog-mess anecdote revisited, John's bodily functions feature heavily and we reopen the Wackaging file!
PLUS! Humblebrags, Paper...
Episode 262 - You Torth, Pickled Ginger & Drive a Div to France
"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.
Episode 261 - Medium Testosterone, Feeds & The A-Z of Music
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...
Episode 260 – Alternative Animals, Cool Cymru and The Dog & Handgun
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 a...
Episode 259 - Breastfeeding Café, Is This Cool? & Four Coffee Viagra
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 s...
Episode 258 – Romantic Robins, Hot-Take Elis & Terrible Luton Airport
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 NE...
Episode 257 – Sonic Explorer, RS-John & LashLads.com
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 n...
Episode 256 – God Is a Gas, Celebrity Busting and Elis’ 3rd Anecdote.
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 iPh...
Episode 255 – Side However, The Scribe & On The Westway
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. Th...
Episode 254 – Bran Mulch, Freebie Skiibie & I Suppose I Went To Rymans
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 voi...
Episode 253 - #BumLike, Wee Free Memories & What Would The Potato People Think?
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...
Episode 252 – Riffing With Impunity, iPhones In India & 5 Litres of Soup
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 Eli...
BONUS PODCAST – New Year’s Nuggets
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...
Episode 251 – Robins Unleashed: The Return of #LOLsInTheLull
No Elis today, but John discussed the typical Christmas topics; mirrors, toilet breaks, political trees, and photos of gentlemen’s agreements.
...
Episode 250 – Live At The Comedy Store!
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...
Episode 249 – Christmas Knives, Legally Black and White & Thin Women In London
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 fi...
Episode 248 – Sportz Chat, Puberty Cake & A Book About Ships
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...
Episode 247 – Maris Piper Bombs, Everything Everything’s Bassist’s Mum & Don’t Get Me Started
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 nat...
Episode 246 - The House That Blunders Built, Dan Kitson & lovelyjohntheman
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...
Episode 245 – Victorian Twaddle, Spooky Juice & You're Sacked
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...
Episode 244 – Bum Health, Dusty Ghost & Our Longest Link Ever
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...
Episode 243 - Let's Give It Feet, Sexy Tailor & Final Resting Place
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...
Episode 242 – The Sadfather, Sexy Cat & 2 Million Pounds To Go Away
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 lad...
Episode 241 – Easter Eggs, Johnny Pigs & Wee Jeans
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 i...
Episode 240 – GF Mystery, Clap Clap Lights & When Elis Met John
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...
Episode 239 - Vicar Elis, Wnco Mwnco & John’s Bag of Death
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 you...
Episode 238 – The Groin of Satire, Monetising The Bum & A Kind Bear
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,...
Episode 237 – Lager Bolognese, Honesty Bar & One Step At A Time Martin
John quotes Morgan Freeman and Elis makes Bolognese weirdly. It was an absolute hammer show today! Catch up on John’s holiday, experience some explosi...
Episode 236 – Apocalyptic Radio, Bum Money & Ansglodus
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...
Episode 235 – Queen Day, Jihn Robins & The Fritas Empire
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...
Episode 234 - Bloody Mary Addiction, Elis' Hot Sauce Dystopia & Reverse Caravan
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...
Episode 233 - #AskAcaster, The Japanese Fork Incident & Potato Potato.....Again.
Comedian and author James Acaster joined John this week as Elis was away. James was grilled in #AskAcaster about tooth-brushing, Korn, Asian cuisine a...
Bonus Podcast – Milk Cubed
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 does...
Episode 232 – Defeat Festival, Electric Cutlery & Pluck That Goose
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...
BONUS PODCAST – Emotionally Distant Juggling Elis
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...