#300 - Digital Decades, Comedic Offbeatsman and Basic Podcast Strategy
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back in May 2019 who would have thought that Elis James and John Robins, battered and bruised by a b...
#299 - Pylon Following, 50 Under 50 and Lou’s Big Birthday
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Due to factors there was no live show today, but that doesn’t mean we were ever going to leave you...
#298 - Tahini Trouble, Jivo Graham and Ruddy Angry
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Robins - the most dedicated comedian in the UK - is continuing his mammoth UK tour, which means...
#297 - Sexy Snails, Retired Waistcoats and Ice Cream Calamity
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the very concept of time itself John’s tour continues to march forward at pace, as he aims to...
#296 - PDF Radio, Tourbasco and A Bag of Prawns
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CAT FEVER struck the studio today; quite literally, as it turns out that Elis James is allergic to t...
#295 - Badmin, Comedy Tapas and Making Uncertain Memories
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been some year for Elis James, and nobody deserves a break more than him (though John might a...
#294 - Derbyshire Disrespect, Fruity Boy & Veg Head and Vibing On Ice
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John - similar to a comedy version of The Rolling Stones - just doesn't want to stop touring, meanin...
#293 - The Darkness of Dave, Hoi Polloi and Jacqueline Wilson (A)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listener: this is both an apology AND a warning. An apology for being naive enough to think that som...
#292 - Smelting Success, Powerful Honey and The Arena of Worry
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Roachford before him, John continues to live the touring li...
#291 - Mancunian Positive John (Bonus #Content)
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryder Cup action is taking over BBC 5 Live, meaning there was no live show from Elis James and John ...
#290 - Giftshop Gripes, D-Reamits and We Go To Tunbridge Wells
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With John embarking on a 200+ date world tour taking in Salford, Canterbury, Huddersfield, and then ...
#289 - Primary Porkies, Theatre Thickos and Fun In The Fens
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Look up the word 'content' in the Oxford English Dictionary and it reads "n. Elis James and John Rob...
#288 - Auction Action, DI Dre and Thought Knox
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in what’s felt like years Elis, John and Producer Dave were finally reunited in...
#287 - Memoirhahas, Cat Flap Chaos and Tessellation Turmoil
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month long loan deal expired, Edinburgh returned John Robins. So Robins, free from the Scott...
#286 - Sesame Oil Surfeits, Nature's Printer and Seagull Supporters
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been some month for Johnny JR. Not only did he decide to take on the mammoth task of performi...
#285 - Elis and John Live from Edinburgh
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John venture to both the final boss and tutorial of the comedy world. That's right... Edinb...
#284 - Maximum Mystery, Trainecdotes and Internal Risk Assessments
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Elis taking a much deserved holiday, this week John found himself all alone in Edinburgh. But j...
#283 - Minor Key Comedy, Same Old Larkin and Frank Skinner
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Edinburgh Fringe. The centre of the comedy universe. And the beaming hot star at the centre of s...
#282 - Oldroyd Sorbet, #Biceps and A Macchichatiato
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the old saying goes “distance makes the heart grow fonder”. But after taking a three week bre...
#281 - It’s A Blunderful Life (Bonus #Content)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With #Sport once again keeping our hosts off the airwaves of 5 Live, we find Elis, John and Producer...
#280 - Suit, Shoes and Swimming Trunks (Bonus #Content)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a real broadcasting buffet on offer today from Elis, John and Producer Dave, as they once ag...
#279 - CCC: Customer Condiment Control (Bonus #Content)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ELIS AND JOHN LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE IS NOW FULLY BOOKEDBBC 5 Live is committed to providing e...
#278 - Stage Time Stresses, Dignity Biscuits and A Barrel of Eggs
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John aren’t on air for a large portion of July, as 5 Live continues to fill its public se...
#277 - Glastonbury Gripes, Fiscal Vasectomies and Perfect Ploughmi
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, dreams turning into reality has become quite a regular occurrence on the show. First, John...
#276 - King Vinegar, Precinct Penchants and the Magic of Chiles
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Hometown Triumvirate’ is a rare occurrence in the world of radio. A collector’s item, som...
#275 - Bumbag Bravado, Remunerationships and Adam From Bungay
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New studio, new Elis James and John Robins? Not a chance; no matter how many times one disgruntled l...
#274 - Date City Central, Forty Slinks and Reece With A Spoon
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Excitement’ was the word on everyone’s lips at the BBC today… and for good reason. First, t...
#273 - Kwik Save Clothes, Tallinn Jokes and Big Bisc
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a good job that the microphones in Broadcasting House are on adjustable mic stands, because f...
#272 - Noodle Season, Taunton Pastrami and Foyer Residencies
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get if you cross an elite-level goalkeeper, a man carrying a chopping board in his rucks...
#271 - Fragrant Disregard, Druids In Need and The Man of Steele
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything more scintillating than overhearing three good friends goofing around on national ...
#270 - Toddler Tatts, Centenary Sprinters and Own Brand Stout
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the coronation of King Charles III just hours away, Elis and John were giddy with excitement in...
#269 - Bonus Mobility, Long Awaited Wazzes and Aggers On Dressage
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Informative… punctual… fun’. These are all words you’d associate with a consummate broadc...
#268 - The Royal Tab, Insanity Platters and DI Robbyns
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elis has returned from Dave's favourite continent sunkissed and with renewed vigour. As he saw the O...
#267 - Atomic Bum, Apologetic Moshing and Yo Shoeshi
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few months it’s been well documented that Elis James is the busiest man on earth, so...
#266 - Single Pringles, Sportageddon and 225 Lollipop Ladies
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a MASSIVE announcement from the Elis and John Tax Year Calendar, a HUGE Made Up Game involving ...
#265 - Vampire Grannies, Breaking Beale and John’s Dream Seat
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What car would Huw Edwards drive? Where is John’s favourite spot to sit on a crowded train? Does E...
#264 - Slimline Biscuits, Impartial Spines and Tweet The Internet
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The floors of Broadcasting House were shaking this morning, as Beefcake Robins entered the studio fr...
#263 - Dockers Dictionary, Postcode Dave and Floss Comedy
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The higher-ups at the BBC might be able to restrict Elis and John to an hour's worth of radio in ord...
#262 - Robot Lasagne, Sink Sabotage and Ping When You’re Winning
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A surprise at every turn, content on the cusp of being toooo edgy, and with some bits a little too r...
#261 - Riff Yourself Thin, Sexy Elis and Bury’d In Shame
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an unexpected turn of events John has become something of a 'gym head', and today in the studio h...
#260 - Epsom Mad Funkers, Celestial Kick Ups and Capers Capers
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wise person once said "A rising tide lifts all boats". However another less well-known wise person...
#259 - FTSE Friday, Shy Erotica and Guff Complaints
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show was BRAVO, INDIA, GOLF. No, the guys weren't celebrating the achievements of PGA tour g...
#258 - Martin Lewis, Operation Snack and Takeaway Tittle-Tattle
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the aim of a usual Elis and John show is to deliver ‘your classic 4-4-2’ (anecdote over the t...
#257 - Tweet The Internet, Sexual Cul-De-Sacs and Tube Quiz Champ
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a return to scenes reminiscent of 2020, today's show saw Elis, John and Producer Dave broadcastin...
#256 - Goss Bros, Source A Horse and Space Invader Ska
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Production… It's an Audio Always thing. Bringing the hottest goss in town… It’s an Elis and Jo...
#255 - Loving Lightly, Liner Pies and VAT Bottomed Girls
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is going through something of a cold snap at the minute, with temperatures dropping to as low...
#254 - George Ezra, Horny Traffic and Bond’s Great Escape
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hustling bustling show hit the airwaves today, as Elis and John not only laid the foundations for ...
#253 - Pylon Alley, Chairman Meow and 1.2kg of Self-Reproach
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, new you… but same old badinage from Elis James and John Robins, radio’s most lovable l...
#252 - Elis James and John Robins: The Best of 2022
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leonard I. Sweet once proclaimed "The future is not something we enter. The future is something we c...
#249 - Elis and John's Made Up Games Christmas Special
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Games. Some of us love them, some of us take them far too seriously, some of us make them up... and ...
#251 - Thawduroy, Chiles Play and A Breakdown In Glencoe
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last Friday before Christmas. You're counting down the minutes until you can leave work. Ou...
#250 - Operation Semaphore, 22 Pill Mipes and Naga's Perfect Roasties
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a new geo-triumvirate was born, as content proceeded to explode across the airwaves from cent...
#248 - Honey Traps, Window Misteries and Van Outen: The One That Got Away
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With something called the 'World Cup' still holding a monopoly over the airways Elis and John were s...
#247 - Melon FM, John's Hot Nuts and Fackets
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The spinning mule. Fred Dibnah. The Wigan kebab. Many things have rocked Greater Manchester, but non...
#246 - Educated Fleas, Pomegranate Fridges and Wee Out Your Concerns (Bonus #Content)
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard that something called the ‘World Cup’ is currently taking place in Qatar, and...
#245 - Two Belt Tony, Good Radio Richard and Sandwiches In The Dark
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After recovering from the career-threatening injury he sustained whilst playing dodgeball last week ...
#244 - Stodge Then Dodge, Topknot Tony and Love Thy Rut
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing worse than a sportsman sustaining an injury before a big event. Months of preparat...
#243 - Phone Formations, Lies Monthly and Pick Ye Candles
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while Elis and John will pull a topic out of thin air that causes the text console t...
#242 - Davestation, Flexing For Britain and The BACS Zone
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like a lifetime since Elis, John and Producer Dave were all in the same room together, but ...
#241 - Crossman’s Mullet, Bingo Bango Bongo and Can Mentality
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John are both taking a much deserved break from their regular slot this week. No, they aren...
#240 - Café del Marsterman, Lonely Fans and Weymouth Whining
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Due to #factors Elis and John didn’t present a live show today; but not ones to let you, the liste...
#239 - Müttley Crüe, Aroused Lightning and Welsh Washing
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Elis returned from his end of summer break feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and sat down on ...
#238 - Spartan Skodas, Curveball Carvery and The Terracotta Assassin
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Elis James spending this Friday sunning himself in Wales it was down to John to choose a suitab...
#237 - Clown Of The Scrum, Party Squirrels and Darklord866
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you surveyed 100 residents of the United Kingdom and asked them what it is exactly that they want...
#236 - "I Thought I Needed A Reason To Just Give Me To Shake Things Up A Bit" (Bonus #Content)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday 9th September John Robins was due to go away, which meant he, Elis and Producer Dave spent...
#235 - Breakfast Broccoli, Digit Wilson and Too Hot Tubs
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon Elis and John returned to the airwaves of BBC 5 Live and proved once more that there ...
#234 - Back On The Bix, Tea Bag Trunks and Stew Psychics
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh it’s nice to be back home isn’t it? The guys had a fun time away from each other but nothing ...
#233 - Radio Robot, Pasty Pain and Stinky Sauntering
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John is almost at the end of his Fringe run, which meant that today’s show was the last from his n...
#232 - Huwid Edwards, Doctor Theatre and A Mick Foley Folly
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s show was one for the triangulation fans amongst you. Elis, John and Producer Dave pres...
#231 - Padre Pig, Ingleby Greenhow and The Autonators
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elis may be the kind of person that constantly has content at the forefront of his mind and body, bu...
#230 - Rockless Fields, Flyering High and Passport Portraits
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Och aye the noo! John Robins is up in Edinburgh for the Fringe throughout the whole of August, so fo...
#229 - Bathroom Balconies, Tea Bag Tribulations and Mayor Doobliani
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After an extended break away from each other, Elis and John returned to the airwaves of 5 Live this ...
#228 - Tricky Chinos, Cushion Collectives and Ellen White
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Elis holidaying in Bedford, Lou Sanders was once again parachuted in to keep Johnny JR in check...
#227 - The Vacation Tapes: Falkland Islands
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the past few weeks sport has dominated the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins got...
#226 - Elis and John at The Podcast Show Live 2022
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of The Podcast Show Live 2022 Elis and John were let off the leash in a matinee for the ages...
#225 - The Vacation Tapes: New York
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks sport is dominating the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins get...
#224 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He’s navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it’s time for John Robins to pilot his b...
#223 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it's time for John Robins to pilot his belov...
#222 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He’s navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it’s time for John Robins to pilot his b...
#221 - The Vacation Tapes: Ayia Napa
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks sport is dominating the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins get...
#220 - Batican City, Vape Island and The Dave Dollar
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They say that if you give a man a fish you can feed him for a day, but teach a man to fish and you c...
#219 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.He pa...
#218 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.He pa...
#217 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.He pa...
#216 - Har Cire, Twin Leaks and Lashing With Livesey
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the people of London basking in some of the best weather we’ve seen this year Elis and John r...
#215 - Rum of Thorns, Stat Chat and Macca’s Margarita
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to ask John Robins to describe today’s show he’d probably call it a whole load of fo...
#214 - Tawdry Tents, Lost Lou and Duped John
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Elis being away from the show this week it was down to the ever dependable super-sub Lou Sander...
#213 - Riff Tower, Lyrical Kisses and The Naked DJ
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh how the tables have turned in the worlds of the UK’s two most young and relevant broadcasters. ...
#212 - Stumbledore, Wrist Chips and Trans-Atlantic Lager
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from an appearance on the red carpet Elis entered the studio this morning with an air of swagg...
#211 - Lunge Lieutenants, Mansfield Action and Too Few Cooks
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This afternoon saw John Robins in one of the best moods he’s ever been in, and nothing was going t...
#210 - Timezone Tension, Birthday BACS and Sir Michael McIntyre
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With John Robins now joining co-host Elis James on the more mature side of 40, the potential mood of...
#209 - Sheet Traffic, First Date Dave and Rent-a-Loo
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big plans were in place for today’s show, as it was set to be the last time that Johnny JR appeare...
#208 - Sardine Starter, Bond's Batteries and Long Arm John
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel if you returned to work after a two-week-long trip around Ireland and Scotland? R...
#207 - Bean Bag Beds, Intensely Salford and Weekday Weddings
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does “always on” mean? How do you recite a dance? How is Johnny Vaughan able to fall asleep...
#206 - Special Spreadsheets, Armani John and Costa Del Amor
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week there was once again an empty chair in the studio, for Elis James was forced to present fr...
#205 - Trickling Bunton, Tiny Baths and Wrong John
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today John made a triumphant return to the studio, despite the fact that last week he got dangerousl...
#204 - Emotional Elis, Watering Can Woes and Dover Displeasure
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Elis and John really were on the opposite sides of the "vibe" scale. Elis was on cloud nine a...
#203 - Midnight Onions, Balmy Abodes and Headlamp Laments
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Elis sat down to present this week’s slightly shorter show he turned to his right to see an emp...
#202 - Stuff Radio, Muscle Memory and BJ (Box Junction) Jeopardy
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never has a text topic involved Producer Dave scrambling for so many disclaimers as Mancunian cries ...
#201 - Big Brine, Jawbone Jazz, and The Marquis of Masala
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After last week's slight change to proceedings, Elis and John returned to their regular live show to...