Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episode 121 – Football Songs, Tax Records & Lonely Legends
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week Elis is in France, but thanks to the wonders of modern technology his dulcet tones could s...
BONUS PODCAST – ROBINS UNLEASHED MKIII
05 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Once again, despite the concerns of Radio X bosses and the radio community at large, Robins was unle...
Episode 120 – Noisy Neighbors, Massages & Anarchy
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John have both experienced troubles this week, but in very different ways. John was schedu...
Episode 119 - Bushcraft, Bands In Small Places & Kazakh Billionaires
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we relive John’s much anticipated bushcraft course through an audio diary recorded by th...
Episode 118 – Corgi Registration, Living In A Bivouac & Individual Business Units
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we can all take a trip down Elis’ shame well with some linguistic comedy, and we catch a...
Episode 117 – Facebook Safe Space, Eurovision Translated & #smh
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John were talking petty grudges this week, and inevitably moved on to football stickers and...
Episode 116 – Tidbits, Harmonies & Project Spice!
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This podcast will no doubt become known as the John’s Birthday Special – find out if Elis rememb...
Episode 115 – Ferrets, Bank Holiday & Police Statements
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So many bases covered this week – ferrets, John’s dream, Elis’ timekeeping, pub crawls, a Brex...
Episode 114 – Rescuing The Afternoon!
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to this week’s podcast from the brand new time slot of Saturday of 1pm – 4pm! Not a huge...
BONUS PODCAST #ROBINSUNLEASHED MKII
17 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Due to Ricky Wilson's ongoing court case John sat in the broadcasting chair for the second week on a...
Episode 113 – Precious, Metal Fans & Robins Unleashed
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The last ever Saturday 10-1 show this week, as the boys are moving to a new time slot (more info in ...
BONUS PODCAST #ROBINSUNLEASHED
10 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sunday, traditionally a day of rest, but not for Robins. Taking to the airwaves solo, John sat in fo...
Episode 112 – Panic Attack At The Disco, PoliChips & Vegetarianism
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Some political analysis from Elis & John this week, as well as discussions on Daffy Duck, the Third ...
Episode 111 – Failed Assassination Attempt, Freshness Is Key & Producer Dave’s Presentation
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In a week in which Elis apparently lived out one of John’s fantasies, the boys also quizzed Produc...
Episode 110 – SpiderGhost, Welsh National Team Press Conference & The Population of Sevenoaks
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The boys have each got a story of an unwelcome visitor this week, plus news from both a sporting eve...
Episode 109 – Le Roast Beef, The Correct Way To Be Arrested & Under Pressure
19 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
News from France this week, plus the return of Tick Off A Taste! And don’t miss John’s lecture o...
Episode 108 – Google and YouTube, Bethesda & Sound Effects
12 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A technological revelation in this week’s podcast astounded Elis & John, and there was a revelatio...
Episode 107 – Is It A Prize? Bill Walker & Spoken Discourse
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Two new initiatives this week – Best Of British, and You Tube – plus news from the tour of A Rob...
Episode 106 – Solitary John, A Misplaced Croissant & Knee Socks
27 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John were preparing to take A Robins Amongst The Pigeons on the road this weekend, and you ...
Episode 105 – Elis’ Rap, Wilderness Crew & Wallop!
20 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Huge news from Elis this week, accompanied by a sort of rap. Meanwhile John’s bushcraft obsession ...
Episode 104 – Memory Boxes, Mezze & Keep It Bush Craft
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis stood John up to empty his memory box including two bagged beards while John got sentimental ov...
Episode 103 - Tick Off A Taste
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The team try an exotic 'foreign food', Elis's dialect is brought into serious question, and it turns...
Episode 102 – Geographically Specific Words, Footy & Bar Mitzvahs
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis waxes lyrical about Bar Mitzvahs and his experiences with multiple compliments from 1ers during...
Episode 101 – Funeral Playlists, Pointless Social Media & Stupid Bets
23 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John was hungover this week after compiling his “Funeral Playlist” last night after whiskey, and...
Episode 100 – The Century!
16 Jan 2016
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Unbelievable! The ton up! They’ve made it to 100. Bumper packed show this week from Elis & John, w...
Episode 99 – John’s Fashion Walk in BBD, The Crimean War & Popping Candy
09 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Travel tips, fashion advice, and humble brag avoidance from John this week as he holidays in Barbado...
Episode 98 – Hashtags, Presents & Perhaps The Tensest Winner Plays On yet
02 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Happy New Year! Elis and John are back, and nothing’s changed – expect thoughts on a nuclear apo...
Episode 97 – Greatest Hits Vol III
26 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A special Christmas treat this week as Elis and John look back over their last year and pick out the...
Episode 96 – An Email Ban, Peter Bjorn and Who & Series 2 of Josh
19 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John took on their first ever radio play this week in a “table read” (technical term) o...
Episode 95 – Elis & John’s Target Audience & The Return Of Hot Sauce
12 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis showcased just how much he’s changed this week as he took on The End, the hottest chilli sauc...
Episode 94 – Farting & Dostoyevsky
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Slam! Stories of the best insults and put-downs you’ve endured this week, plus Elis makes his best...
Podcast 93 – Don’t Look At Me, Look At Freddie!
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John and Elis both revealed the petty arguments they’ve had with their respective girlfriends this...
Episode 92 – Celebrity Opportunities Missed
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With perhaps the most professional episode yet, welcome to another Elis James and John Robins podcas...
BONUS PODCAST – Ricky Wilson Takeover
15 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Special treat for you devotees as Elis & John broadcasted for the second time this weekend, covering...
Episode 91 – Facts
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Another working class Londoner impression for you this week (we miss you Little Georgie Ezra), as we...
Episode 90 – Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
07 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shambolic, in a nice way – Producer Dave’s assessment of this week’s humdinger of a podcast. T...
Episode 89 - The Major Bones Of Contention
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Greetings on this Hallows Eve. Enjoy this treat, or more likely trick, of a podcast as John regales ...
Episode 88 - The Perfect Scam
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After a heavy Thursday night, Elis tries his best to piece back together the ‘lost’ hours of Fri...
Episode 87 – Squirrels With Attitude
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Two topics with unexpected reactions this week – first, John’s mention of “escaping the noise ...
Episode 86 – Tick Tock Robins
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
An eventful show this week from Elis James and…erm…wait a minute…hang on…John Robins. The bo...
Episode 85 – Surrealist Comedy & 0.0% Robins
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John take on health fads this week, and Producer Dave is back alongside the boys. Elis also...
Episode 84 – The First Radio X Podcast!
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All change! All change! Welcome to the Elis James and John Robins on Radio X podcast, and you certai...
Episode 83 – Festival Ammendments
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Top announcements on this week’s podcast, but don’t fear, it’s good news. John gave Elis advic...
Episode 82 – Bin-Gate: The Second Coming
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John are reunited this week, John returning from Edinburgh and Elis from watching Wales awa...
Episode 81 – Apocalypse Companions and Varying Accents
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s John’s final week in Glasgow Business Park for the year, and as ever he’s in an apocalypt...
Episode 80 – The Ethical Code Of A Freemason
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
More tales from John’s gigs in Edinburgh this week, plus Elis’ struggles with social interaction...
Episode 79 - Stereotypes, Racehorses & Avocados
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Once again John was broadcasting from Scotland, this week with stories of Tasting The Vibe, whilst E...
Episode 78 – England Win The Ashes & A Man Celebrates Alone In Glasgow Business Park
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John was in Scotland this week as he embarked on his run at the Edinburgh Festival. Elis meanwhile ...
Episode 77 – For The Real Fans & A Cider Prediction
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Excuses you’ve given for skiving off this week, plus Elis & John appear in a newspaper article abo...
Episode 76 – Un-Inventions, Pashmina Survivors & Then Liam Neeson For A While
24 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome back legends. Following the successful first night of A Robins Amongst The Pigeons Live the ...
Episode 75 – Silly Fears, The Rum Arena & I Like To Large It Large It
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After Elis was scared by a TV witch from the past the boys heard about your silly fears. John reveal...
Episode 74 – I Can’t Believe You Haven’t Done It
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John and Elis coin a new catchprase this week. Sort of. Plus there’s absolutely loads of your stor...
Episode 73 – The Man From Del Monte’s Relatives, Kanye Told Off & A Confundus Charm
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
As you may have expected following Glastonbury, John was all set to tell off Kanye West this week. T...
Episode 72 – Inventing Booty Shaking, Meeting Stephen Street & Impersonating Prince Phillip
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week stories of Elis’ drunk Blur experience, with added water, and John’s first TV appearan...
BONUS PODCAST - A Robins Amongst The Pigeons Part 2
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Here we are folks! The concluding chapters of A Robins Amongst The Pigeons. John is a profoundly wei...
Episode 71 – Dead Relatives, Hannibal & Weightlifting
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis may have been a little late this week but he didn’t sleep through the whole show, and that’...
BONUS PODCAST - A Robins Amongst The Pigeons Part 1
16 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Lucky you, as promised here is a special treat in the form of The Collated A Robins Amongst The Pige...
Episode 70 – Best Days, Humblebrags & A Cracker Actor
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John and Elis had their best days ever this week, with John drinking ale and watching cricket, and E...
Episode 69 – Audible Kissing & A Robins Spreads It's Wings
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This episode comes with a warning – Please be advised that this Podcast contains Elis James and Jo...
Episode 68 – Dicing With Dave & Alcoholic Sherlock Holmes
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We’ve got it all this week – debates on language, daytime radio topics, a Philip Larkin poem, lo...
Episode 67 – Things That Used To Be Posh, Armpit Hair & Middle Eastern Policy
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week Elis showcased his class-transgressing skills by asking you to name things that used to be...
Episode 66 - Pizza Express Conspiracies, Lost Dog & Royal Blood's Mums
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John believes that Pizza Express Romana Pizzas use the same amount of dough as the classic base pizz...
BONUS EPISODE – Josh Widdicombe Takeover
09 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It just gets better doesn’t it? You lucky lot – here’s an extra special bonus Elis & John podc...
Episode 65 – Hungover Elis, Public Tellings Off & Mark Lawrenson Swearing
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What a week. Post-election, post-Super Furry Animals, post-Robins’ birthday. All this was discusse...
Episode 64 – LIVE EMAIL ANALYSIS, Blind Loyalty, Birthday Refusals & Elis’ Stilton Legs
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome back. Elis and John heard about your devotion and loyalty to bands, sports teams and events ...
Episode 63 – The Coleslaw Episode
25 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Two things to tell you this week team. Number 1 - get ready, brace yourself. Producer Dave is back! ...
Episode 62 – Mac Hell, Fashion Disasters & A Wet Little Georgie Ezra
18 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Well done to John this week as he soldiered through a catastrophic Mac failure to make it into the s...
Episode 61 - Robins Alone, Elis Sings, & Your Partners' Secrets
11 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John are back and this week they've got secrets - your partners' secrets. Plus there's the ...
Episode 60 - The Freddie Mercury Documentary, Protein Shakes & A Damaged Reindeer Head
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After John watched the same Freddie Mercury documentary for at least the tenth time, the boys ask wh...
Episode 59 – Elis’ Two Jumpers In Barcelona, Ill Elis, Elis Excluded... It’s An Elis-Fest
28 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s all Elis this week. He made it to the studio despite debilitating illness, and John cheered h...
Episode 58 – Lightweight Elis, A Venn Diagram & More 50ps Than You Can Imagine.
21 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Well they came close, but the boys couldn’t quite win at the Chortle Awards. Actually, that’s no...
Episode 57 – Fake Welsh Serial Killers, Carving Tips & All The Internet’s Memes
14 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You’ve hit the jackpot dear listener. It’s time for more Elis and John. This week they wanted to...
Episode 56 - John's King Prawn Crisps, Elis' Best Friend & Things You've Found
07 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Yesterday John could not resist the temptation of a pack of King Prawn Crisps and now he must pay th...
Episode 55 - Pointless Superpowers, John's Deadly Dream & Mark Watson
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this week's podcast, Elis and John share their pointless superpowers including burning stubborn f...
Episode 54 - Songs That Rhyme With Radiohead, Email & John's Dark Crystal Look
21 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week saw the start of John's diet, in order to rid himself of a "repulsive belly", so the boys ...
Tony Blackburn Special
18 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Here's a little treat for you - to celebrate their 1 year anniversary, Elis and John have put togeth...
Episode 53 - Tips for Banksy, Patron Saints & A Valentine's Day Problem
14 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Yet another classic from Elis and John this week, although we must apologise for Elis' lack of manne...
Episode 52 - Nices and Niggles, Embarrassing Partners & Feeling Old
07 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this week's podcast, Elis and John tell what they like and what they are less fond of about each ...
Episode 51 - John's Camp Noises, Wrong Numbers & Elis' Louise Wener Obsession
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week Elis and John asked for your tales of sending texts and emails to the wrong people, and yo...
Episode 50 - The 90s, An Unexpected Proposition From Producer Dave & Elis Goes Mad
28 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John heard about your greatest unseen achievements this week, with Elis offering congratula...
Episode 49 - Ronnie O'Sullivan, Cringey Words & Farthing-Related Anger
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John have an absolute belter this week. John has been to see his hero Ronnie O'Sullivan thi...
Episode 48 - Organised Fun, Skittle Confusion & The Perfect Pub Crawl
17 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
John's military precision to detail takes over his Oxford-based pub crawl, Elis gets in a right kerf...
Episode 47 - French Idiots, Side-stage At Queen, Oxford University & Elis' Picks for 2015
03 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to 2015 and the all-new Elis James and John Robins show! Well, it's not really that new. It'...
Episode 46 - Greatest Hits Vol II - Christmas Crackers
27 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A special episode this week as John and Elis look back at some of their best bits for Christmas. Don...
Episode 45 - Mascara, Mount Rushmore, Oysters & Prophecy
20 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis and John are on top form this week as John unveils some incredible career news. Elis on the oth...
Episode 44 - Guitarist Requirements, A Mobile Speakeasy & Football Focus Complaints
13 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A huge interview this week with famous actor Elis James. But don't worry, we haven't gone all Hollyw...
Episode 43 - Fake Excuses, McCartney News & Some Special Toilets
06 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A bumper podcast for you this week - so many belters! Elis confronts a harsh truth concerning his he...
Episode 42 - Good Deeds Punished, The Unfair Sex & Some Bilingual Cerys Matthews Fandom
02 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis provides some live anglo-welsh translation this week, whislt John recounts his encounter with a...
Episode 41 - Dreams of Jermaine Jenas, John's Solo Date, Barry John & Elis' Housing Advice
22 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fancy some disgusting parenting advice? You've come to the right place. Elis and John are also keen ...
Episode 40 - Bad News For Mellor, Elis Naked & Brand New Email of The Species
15 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Yet another new feature for you this week with the arrival of the ingeniously-titled Email of the Sp...
Episode 39 - Dragon Punches, Florentine Bites & Some Brand New Features
08 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All change for the Elis James and John Robins re-brand! Well not quite, but the boys have got some g...
Episode 38 - A New Jingle, Parisian Catacombs & More Robinsisms
02 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A momentous podcast this week for you listener as John and Elis retired Sacred Cows with an absolute...
Episode 37 - A National Debate, An Astonishing Sacred Cow & Some Diwali Gifts
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Brace yourself - Elis hits to the very heart of the nation with a debate on domesticity that is sure...
Episode 36 - David Mellor, Meeting Strangers & The Temple Trap
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elis is back with tales of the ease of fatherhood and John is so happy to see him he's bouncing up a...
Episode 35 - Greatest Hits Volume 1
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
There was no Elis this week for a very special reason - find out in the podcast - but there's no bre...
Episode 34 - Cords vs Chords, A Friendly Hairdresser & Some Hot Hot Soup
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
If you like hot soup, this is the podcast for you. The usual Sacred Cow, Textual Healing, Tony Black...
Episode 33 - Elis' New Car, Shark and Horse, A Trip To Dubai & Your Quarter-Life Crises
26 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week Elis shows off both his new car and the incredible names of his friends, whilst John shows...
Episode 32 - Male Grooming, Euphemisms, Made-Up Welsh Towns & A Penchant For Eedjits
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A vain podcast this week obsessed with image - Elis and John are talking haircuts and male grooming,...
Episode 31 - Elis' Emotional Triggers, Fancy Dress Advice & A Welsh Male Voice Choir
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Inspired by a trip to Portmeirion, this week Elis and John wanted to hear about your visits to landm...
Episode 30 - Instigating Cross-Weekend Beef, Stressed Eric, Angry Wasps & Some Personal Postcards
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Up the revolution! This week Elis and John want to hear your proposals for new laws and punishments,...