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Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast

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Episode publication activity over the past year

Last Checked: 2025-08-02 10:43:31

Baffling Cricket Terms - How It All Played Out

Thu, 29 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

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What is deep backward point or a third man? And does the term 'Silly point' make sense?Join Mark and...

Why Do England Never Stage The Men's World Cup? - How It All Played Out

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100

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In 1966 England won the World Cup with a 4-2 win against West Germany...they even won it on home soi...

How Did Rugby & Nelson Mandela Unite South Africa? - How It All Played Out

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:15:00 +0100

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Travel back in time to South Africa 1995 and join Mark Pougatch & Paul Hayward as they take a lo...

How It All Played Out - Subscribe Now! - How It All Played Out

Tue, 20 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

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Join broadcaster Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward as they look back at sports greatest stor...

Introducing: THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS

Wed, 29 Jun

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This is a brand new Global Original podcast we think you’ll love! In each episode Michael & Hi...

A message from Elis - The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0100

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Hello Elis and John fans! If you want more Elis in your life then you should subscribe to The So...

New Podcast for you - Early Work with Rhys James!

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:50:00 +0100

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Hello podcast listener. If you're a fan of Elis and John then we think you'll enjoy another podcast,...

Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020

Mon, 13 Jan

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This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’...

EMERGENCY BROADCAST

Sun, 09 Jun

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The Kings are dead. Long live the Kings.

Episode 264 - Birdseye

Sat, 30 Mar

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There you have it. 5 years, 264 shows (proper), many laughs, some tears and an almost unacceptable q...

Episode 263 - Painful Thighs, F Off & The Dark Side of Nature

Sat, 23 Mar

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Classic Dog-mess anecdote revisited, John's bodily functions feature heavily and we reopen the Wacka...

Episode 262 - You Torth, Pickled Ginger & Drive a Div to France

Sat, 16 Mar

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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, ...

Episode 261 - Medium Testosterone, Feeds & The A-Z of Music

Sat, 09 Mar

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You have no idea how high John can fly. Today, we answer the questions, what do you get for the ...

Episode 260 – Alternative Animals, Cool Cymru and The Dog & Handgun

Sat, 02 Mar

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Elis was definitely feeling as young and hip as ever this week, and John simply couldn’t get more ...

Episode 259 - Breastfeeding Café, Is This Cool? & Four Coffee Viagra

Sat, 23 Feb

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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 co...

Episode 258 – Romantic Robins, Hot-Take Elis & Terrible Luton Airport

Sat, 16 Feb

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If you stand still with a shark, you’ll die. That’s just one of Elis’ hot-takes from today. Me...

Episode 257 – Sonic Explorer, RS-John & LashLads.com

Sat, 09 Feb

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Elis loves his children. John shouts “revealeth” at pubs. What a pair of legends. For those of y...

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

Sat, 02 Feb

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The Band is back together. Elis has returned with news of what he’s been up to, mainly being a fa...

Episode 255 – Side However, The Scribe & On The Westway

Sat, 26 Jan

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In 255 episodes, have you heard John Robins do an impression of a Dalek? The wait is over. Tim Key p...

Episode 254 – Bran Mulch, Freebie Skiibie & I Suppose I Went To Rymans

Sat, 19 Jan

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Following some big news from Elis, a super-sub wonder kid was required to step in. Enter: Tim Key. W...

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

Sat, 12 Jan

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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 J...

Episode 252 – Riffing With Impunity, iPhones In India & 5 Litres of Soup

Sat, 05 Jan

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John can’t stop making soup…. It was a very ratty Robins today, but at least he’s not had ...

BONUS PODCAST – New Year’s Nuggets

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:15:00 +0100

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It’s that time of year again! The festive period means a Best Of show – but don’t worry, there...

Episode 251 – Robins Unleashed: The Return of #LOLsInTheLull

Sat, 29 Dec

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No Elis today, but John discussed the typical Christmas topics; mirrors, toilet breaks, political tr...

Episode 250 – Live At The Comedy Store!

Sun, 23 Dec

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Well there you have it hammer legends. 250 solid gold episodes from Elis & John. The occasion was ma...

Episode 249 – Christmas Knives, Legally Black and White & Thin Women In London

Sat, 15 Dec

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If Elis says he was working, then he was working ok? Also, if John wants to challenge a listener on ...

Episode 248 – Sportz Chat, Puberty Cake & A Book About Ships

Sat, 08 Dec

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John’s going to be shameful, Elis is going to be sexy. These are facts and they are constant. This...

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

Sat, 01 Dec

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A slightly different vibe to the podcast this week as heroic, brave, valiant John ‘Courage’ Robi...

Episode 246 - The House That Blunders Built, Dan Kitson & lovelyjohntheman

Sat, 24 Nov

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Welcome legends, packed show today, Prod Vin is back from his trip to Sri Lanka, but who did he go w...

Episode 245 – Victorian Twaddle, Spooky Juice & You're Sacked

Sat, 17 Nov

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It only every takes a couple of ‘madness tweaks’ to get an Elis & John podcast up and running. T...

Episode 244 – Bum Health, Dusty Ghost & Our Longest Link Ever

Sat, 10 Nov

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Welcome to Episode 244, Hammer Legends! What an episode it is, if you normally listen on your Monday...

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

Sat, 03 Nov

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One thing should be noted about Elis James and John Robins, they don't forget where they came from. ...

Episode 242 – The Sadfather, Sexy Cat & 2 Million Pounds To Go Away

Sat, 27 Oct

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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 t...

Episode 241 – Easter Eggs, Johnny Pigs & Wee Jeans

Sat, 20 Oct

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As far as Elis James is concerned – all knives and forks are the same. Why argue? On the cusp of h...

Episode 240 – GF Mystery, Clap Clap Lights & When Elis Met John

Sat, 13 Oct

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Another week, another example of John making himself sick with worry. What on earth was his full tim...

Episode 239 - Vicar Elis, Wnco Mwnco & John’s Bag of Death

Sat, 06 Oct

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PCDs, here’s what you will learn from this week’s audio hammer… what fascinating* item did Joh...

Episode 238 – The Groin of Satire, Monetising The Bum & A Kind Bear

Sat, 29 Sep

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John was transfixed by the Ryder Cup this week, but that didn’t stop him and Elis from delivering ...

Episode 237 – Lager Bolognese, Honesty Bar & One Step At A Time Martin

Sat, 22 Sep

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John quotes Morgan Freeman and Elis makes Bolognese weirdly. It was an absolute hammer show today! C...

Episode 236 – Apocalyptic Radio, Bum Money & Ansglodus

Sat, 15 Sep

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Robins was sick. Elis spoke Welsh. The Studio was dark. A classic show this week, featuring a taste,...

Episode 235 – Queen Day, Jihn Robins & The Fritas Empire

Fri, 07 Sep

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A very silly show this week! All fuelled by Elis having 3 hours sleep and John eating too many sweet...

Episode 234 - Bloody Mary Addiction, Elis' Hot Sauce Dystopia & Reverse Caravan

Fri, 31 Aug

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Well, it’s been about 3 weeks since all the gang have been back together on the Saturday show, the...

Episode 233 - #AskAcaster, The Japanese Fork Incident & Potato Potato.....Again.

Fri, 17 Aug

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Comedian and author James Acaster joined John this week as Elis was away. James was grilled in #AskA...

Bonus Podcast – Milk Cubed

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0100

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John has been the sole captain of Drive this week, Elis has been climbing mountains in Wales and the...

Episode 232 – Defeat Festival, Electric Cutlery & Pluck That Goose

Fri, 10 Aug

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With Elis away, comedian and writer Matthew Crosby stood in for this week’s podcast. John and Matt...

BONUS PODCAST – Emotionally Distant Juggling Elis

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0100

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After learning Elis has very few life skills, the team line up a lesson for him in juggling. Meanwh...

Episode 231 – Eggs Legs, Couscous & Semtex Lollipop

Fri, 03 Aug

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It was a back to business as usual master class today: A happy return to an air-conditioned studio w...

Episode 230 - Live from Kendal Calling Special

Sun, 29 Jul

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They’ve conquered the airwaves of commercial digital indie radio and now they’ve travelled north...

Episode 229 – John’s Jammers, Festival Snogging & Sin Bin Vin Bin

Fri, 20 Jul

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GUYS! Get your Festival Shamewells & Festival Made Up Games in to [email protected] because next...

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

Fri, 13 Jul

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John is a project. Due to his new digital television quiz hosting duties, he is being styled by his ...

BONUS PODCAST – Phfphatttttttttttttttt Riffs

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0100

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What a week as the boys covered Drive. This podcast will oscillate wildly, just like the mood of (mo...

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

Fri, 06 Jul

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Sometimes, John wants to put out his eyes. Other times he’s just lobbying Elis to say YES. It was ...

Episode 226 – Ladies Only BBQ, Vodka Luge & Queer Eye

Fri, 29 Jun

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“We work together, we love each other” – Elis James & John Robins, 30th June 2018, 2.52pm. Th...

BONUS PODCAST – Elis & John ChatNav 3000

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0100

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Elis and John were reunited to complete another stunning week of Drive cover. Expect tshirt tout rif...

BONUS PODCAST – De Niro Needs Soup

Mon, 25 Jun

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Another Bonus Podcast for you lucky lot! Elis & John are sitting in on Drive again this week, keepin...

Episode 225 – David Wilkie Facts, Ghost Child & Bum Wine

Fri, 22 Jun

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Yes you read that right: Bum Wine. It’ll all become clear (but it’s still disgusting). John is o...

Episode 224 – Bespoke Yoghurt, Khashoggi's Ship & Elis Got It Wrong

Sat, 16 Jun

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Sure, John makes mistakes – we all do! Although, you’d better believe they were catastrophic lif...

Episode 223 – Dweeby Brown Elis, Cool Space John & Internal Cream

Fri, 08 Jun

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Ever wondered how to sleep in a room infested with midges? Of course you have! Well look no further ...

Episode 222 – 8 Beautiful Sons, #Content & The Winter of My Future

Fri, 01 Jun

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Episode 222 – #Content, 8 Beautiful Sons & The Winter Of My Future GUYS……. Massive show today...

Episode 221 – Necking, Apology Yoghurt & A Five Rifle Salute

Fri, 25 May

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Elis James has started learning French. Not content with Welsh & English, we hope to bring you the p...

Episode 220 – Toenails, Naked Abyss & John’s Pips

Fri, 18 May

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Why start a broadcast in a good mood? John Robins doesn’t always, but it usually only takes a sand...

Episode 219 – William G, Judgey Elis & Gasser Likes A Phall

Fri, 11 May

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If you want to know how many Petite Filous John can fill of a night (and I know you do) then you’r...

Episode 218 – Bloopers, Blunders & BACS

Fri, 04 May

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It was everyone’s favourite type of show this week: The fabled “giddy” show. Classic. In a wee...

Episode 217 – Perfume (General), Great Riffing & Chilli On Your Charger

Fri, 27 Apr

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When the Welsh support lets you down, Elis James will just have to do: But he does a job. John smash...

Episode 216 – Finnish Marmite, Witty David Mitchell & How To Record Store Day

Sat, 21 Apr

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Find out how far the boys have cycled in this week’s show – but there’s other stuff, good stuf...

Episode 215 – Welsh, Punjabi & Bumzone

Fri, 13 Apr

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Elis James sends texts to John Robins in complete confidence: John Robins broadcasts them to the nat...

Episode 214 - The Temperature of Punjab, Top Gear Magazine & MasterShouldn't

Fri, 06 Apr

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The dream team are back together! John made it through his ‘week of death’ on tour, with a few g...

Episode 213 – Ed Gamble, Sad Spider & Potty Mouth John Motson

Fri, 30 Mar

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Of course normal service will resume soon, but we do love a guest host. Friend of the show and all r...

Episode 212 – Sunday Brunch, Too Many Murders & Are You A Company Or Are You An Idiot?

Sat, 24 Mar

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Before you listen to this week’s podcast…. Do you think Elis wins Made Up Games or not? He reall...

Episode 211 – Skin, Bladder, Cheek & The Return of Cheesy Tommy

Sat, 17 Mar

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Have you ever had to take your shoe for a shower?! Definitely avoid feeding ham to foxes. There’s ...

Episode 210 – Spine Icons, Thought Crime & The Spice Girls Were Lying To Us

Sat, 10 Mar

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To quote Elis James: “John’s back, he’s back, oh God how I’ve missed him.” John returned i...

Episode 209 - Naked Broadcasting, Bad Hat & Mars Bar Fondue

Sat, 03 Mar

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Getting underway this week with a gig/snow-based PSA on behalf of absent capable comedian, John Robi...

Episode 208 - James Acaster, Irish Elis & Garlic, Chilli Or Ginger

Sat, 24 Feb

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So John’s off touring the world (UK) this week, but never fear as we were treated to James Acaster...

Episode 207 – Scatty John The Reprise, Have You Ever Wondered & This Is Why It Doesn’t Work

Sat, 17 Feb

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Well what a palaver. We all remember Tick Tock Robins don’t we? It was so fraught that we didn’t...

Episode 206 – Braingasm, Dog Lick & Tired of Twits

Sat, 10 Feb

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Guys… Before you dive into this week’s podcast, please do be aware that it features a vape-less ...

Episode 205 – Nascent Riffing, British Animals & Duct Tape

Sat, 03 Feb

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Elis finally got his own back on his old teachers this week, and John revisited his education too –...

Episode 204 – Wis-duh, Infinite Christian Fish & Chips & What Would Robins Do?

Sat, 27 Jan

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Poor, poor little Robins. He could hardly talk, bless him! Still dragged himself in thought didn’t...

Episode 203 – Sad Mechanics, Double Beans & WC Shame

Sat, 20 Jan

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This week, you’ll find out why dentists are basically like vets and why John felt like a thousand ...

Episode 202 – Robins Returns, MANTASTIC! & 3p Tip

Sat, 13 Jan

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Robins is back from New York but is Robins the lovely Robin? As in…. Is he actually him?! That’s...

Episode 201 – Stranded Robins, Josh Widdicombe & Little Chef Lollies

Sat, 06 Jan

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You can’t have escaped that tirade of press coverage… It’s the least that can be expected when...

BONUS PODCAST - New Year's Day Special!

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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Join Elis & John as they look forward to 2018 - by looking back at 2017, and making some BOLD predic...

Episode 200 - The 200th Podcast!

Sun, 31 Dec

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Hello team! Elis & John hit the 200 mark this week (excluding Bonus Podcasts and no doubt with some ...

BONUS PODCAST – LOLs In The Lull

Fri, 29 Dec

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Fear not if you’re lost in the bizarre twilight zone that is the festive lull – it doesn’t fee...

Episode 199 – John’s Party, Devvers Presents & Potato Disqualification

Sat, 23 Dec

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199 Episodes you say?! This was a lovely seasonal edition with presents, cheer, togetherness and sha...

Episode 198 – Emotionally Allergic, Fundies & PubPlanet

Sat, 16 Dec

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How quickly did John win Elis over? Find out in the 198th show. It was a stonking show with plenty o...

Episode 197 – Bumblebrag, Out of The Gutter & Into The Church

Sat, 09 Dec

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John is good with old men. It makes sense. Despite providing a 2 hour closing set for the final Danc...

Episode 196 – Ronnie’s Feet, John’s Table of Things & Cosy Catastrophes

Sat, 02 Dec

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Robins discovers he’s got something in common with UK Snooker Champion and former pig farmer, Ronn...

Episode 195 - We Live In A God-less Chaos, Quintessentially British & Who Taught You How to Walk?

Sat, 25 Nov

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Welcome to this Quintessentially British podcast where nobody, and we mean nobody out-pounds Robins....

Episode 194 – The Thing I Like, Menstrual Synchrony & John Parrott’s Birthday BBQ

Sat, 18 Nov

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You shouldn’t keep nostalgic memories in a bin bag. Elis James is full of these wisdoms. Consideri...

BONUS PODCAST – Pizza Not Booze

Fri, 17 Nov

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Elis & John were reunited once more and debriefed John’s Mastermind appearance, whilst Elis reveal...

BONUS PODCAST – 100mg of Pure Liquid Chat

Wed, 15 Nov

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Your favourite Drive Time substitutes belted up, checked their respective blind spots and unleashed ...

Episode 193 - Bowling, Bike Locks & Peppery Cress

Sat, 11 Nov

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John’s confidence is sky high following a heavy night on the lanes, and one listener’s stuck in ...

Episode 192 – The Statistical Middle Point, Band Summariser & Total Turgidity

Sat, 04 Nov

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Do you know somebody who doesn’t like beans? Poor wretches. A lovely time was had on this weeks sh...

Episode 191 - #GriefIsLiving

Fri, 27 Oct

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Robins had a bit of a night of it last night. Classic Robins. That didn’t stop a complete Hammer s...

Episode 190 – Nude Elis, Award Vs. Flu & Lukewarm Lager

Fri, 20 Oct

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How early is too early on a Saturday to demand that your neighbours get out of bed and furnish you w...

Episode 189 – Sky News Robins, Mints/Mince & The Hubris Dome

Fri, 13 Oct

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Little old Johnny Robins eh? You’ll never guess what he’s got coming up!? Well listen to the pod...

Episode 188 – Please Sir, Min 3 & Never Steam In September

Fri, 06 Oct

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John’s had it up to here with the dairy industry. That’s just a fact, and he’ll tell you himse...

Episode 187 – Bum End, I’ll Take Bum & The Grumpiest Angel In Heaven

Fri, 29 Sep

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If you’re going to have a replacement, you may as well have a replacement who's as easy on the eye...

Episode 186 – I Want My Life Back, Renault Keith & The 10 Plagues

Fri, 22 Sep

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You knew that John only had 6 moods right? It one of Elis’ favourite ones today in a cracking show...

Episode 185 – Peter Freestone, GESTATION! & Van Morrison’s First Thing

Fri, 15 Sep

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All needs are natural needs. Robins is tired and James is off to watch Swansea in a bit; it’s a st...

Episode 184 – Chapter and Verse, Topless John & Bono On The beach

Sat, 09 Sep

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Another top podcast from your sexy mates Elis & John – and it was a rather sexy show. Don’t worr...