#100 - Salty Balance, WAFTAs and Upside Down Agreements
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s centurion episode, Elis and John ask about the times you’ve broken into your own prop...
#99 - Micro Pigs, Rude Rugby and Le Great Yarmouth
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With backroom production staff dropping like flies, show vibes were a little looser than usual today...
#98 - Viral Quiche, The Love of Lyndhurst and Haterz Gonna Hate
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a week away, Elis is back and he’s brimming with award-winning ideas. Elsewhere, the chaps p...
#97 - Lou Sanders, Herts Holidays and John’s Greedy Palms
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Elis holidaying in Berkhamsted, the wonderful Lou Sanders joined John on the show today! Will s...
#96 - Erotic Traffic, Half Cut Barbers and Catch
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John are joined by a fantastic Unsung Hero who adorned a record-breaking album cover from t...
#95 - Van Life, D:Ream Black Holes and Bare TMS
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Elis and John are joined by intimacy coordinator Ita O'Brien as today's Unsung Hero, another ...
#94 - Projects, Patios and A Horse Walks Into A Bar
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week with Elis James and John Robins, Q Magazine editor Ted Kessler is on the show to talk abou...
#93 - Bravo Sierra, Upside Down Ducks and Edible Ailments
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Elis and John for new feature Ask John, nearly new feature Edgy Elis, and very old feature Made...
#92 - Skirting Boards, Edgy Elis and Squeaky Bonnie Tyler
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to return to live radio for the first time in months than by talking to Royal Mail’...
#91 - The Isolation Tapes: 177,000 miles on the nose
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As lockdown continues to ease, Elis and John conclude The Isolation Tapes with a socially distant re...
#90 - Dead Pigeons, 50-Metre Walks and the Love of Lindt
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Elis and John for a big interview with Jason Manford, a special culinary surprise for John, and...
#89 - The Isolation Tapes: How has our podcast become this?
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John helps Elis figure out what his new hobby should be and Producer Jess and Elis are gob smacked w...
#88 - Base Gravy, French Shame and Dave's Big Joke
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins are back with fellow comedian and author Jen Brister on to talk about wha...
#87 - The Isolation Tapes: Chris Packham’s Rabbit Affray
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a roller coaster of an episode! Beer shopping stresses, cycling across America, Chris Packham j...
#86 - Well Dimensions, Crap Mountains and Dave's Hot Meat
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are joined by rising star Arlo Parks and Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess to talk about virt...
#85 - The Isolation Tapes: Hares and Rabbits - The Conclusion
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After countless emails and lengthy discussions, Elis and John finally have the answer to the ongoing...
#84 - Richard Osman, Sexy Silence and John's Rubbish Book
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John are joined by the presenter and novelist Richard Osman. Records are broken in Made Up ...
#83 - The Isolation Tapes: Life is a Roller Coaster of Vibes
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John discuss how John would fit into a boyband and Producer Dave gives us a great tip if yo...
#82 - Alice Bands, Matt Forde and John's Annual Thicko Tax
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John tries to fix a laptop with a golf tee, Elis showcases a completely pointless skill, ...
#81 - The very best of the #BonusContent (with Sarah Millican)
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Elis and John attempted to fulfil their contractual obligation of delivering an ambitious number ...
#80 - The Big Birthday Bonanza
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John celebrate one year on BBC Radio 5 Live with some amazing surprise guests that render b...
#79 - The Isolation Tapes: Yoga Pranks
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard all about John's yoga journey but this week we hear about Elis' experience. John gives u...
#78 - The Isolation Tapes: A rare case of nostalgitis
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Isolation Tape, Elis feigns illness to justify his recent performances and John reads mor...
#77 - Basics, Basics, Fundamentals
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In no real change to usual proceedings, John isn't happy with this week's Made Up Game, Jon Richards...
#76 - The Isolation Tapes: The Judgemental DIY Guy
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis tells us about a story that tugged at his heart strings and a listener's email leads them to ta...
#75 - The Isolation Tapes: Pedantic Notes
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John tells us about something annoying he found on his car, Producer Dave talks boozy jogging and a ...
#74 - Soggy Flares, Suzi Ruffell and Snoop Dogg's Sideline
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John takes up Yoga, the Falklands / Faroes controversy continues to rage, and the brillia...
#73 - The Isolation Tapes: Half Man Half Biscuit
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John talks us through his new musical discovery, we discover a new way to spice up our daily walks a...
The Isolation Tapes: Canageddon
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys have started watching the TV show 'Normal People' and have some thoughts on the steamy scen...
#71 - Edible Loveplay, Adorable Sneezing and Sarah Millican
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing the laughs over a passable video conferencing system and some shaky broadband, Elis and Joh...
#70 - The Isolation Tapes: John's Lockdown Birthday
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's John's Lockdown Birthday! We give him a little surprise and discuss his new-found fashion sense...
#69 - Elis doesn't know where the Falkland Islands are
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The chaps are joined by special guests Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett, Elis tries to bribe Producer...
#68 - The Isolation Tapes: 50,000 Johns and Lou Sanders
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John discuss their dream festival line-up and we're joined by Lou Sanders!
#67 - The Isolation Tapes: Movie Blunders: The Movie
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John read out some emails from frontline workers and things getting heated between them whe...
#66 - The Isolation Tapes: Backstreet Bakers
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter our sixth week in lockdown, Elis and John read your emails and thoughts turn to what we'...
#65 - Brummie Shakespeare and James Acaster
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John are here to provide some much needed laughs. James Acaster joins us to talk about his ...
#64 - The Isolation Tapes: A Mechanical Hug
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week thoughts turn to Velcro walls and we get an email from friend of the show Sarah Millican.
#63 - The Isolation Tapes: Blank Canvas Robins
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John read out your emails, discuss virtual dating and your friend and mine... the tree.
#62 - Better than The Ashes
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content. Pro...
#61 - The Isolation Tapes: Having A Big Cry
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John read out your emails, thoughts turn to having a big cry and there's an update with Joh...
#60 - The Isolation Tapes: Johnny Two Sheds
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis, John and Producer Dave read through your emails and discuss shed consolidation and John's new ...
#59 - Hands Hands Hands
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John bring you more fun from a safe social distance. Elis crumbles under pressure, John tal...
#58 - The Isolation Tapes: Crying in the Urinals
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Elis, John and Producer Dave start to really settle into their lockdown life they get an email wh...
#57 - The Isolation Tapes: Little Lord Fauntleroy's Blue Tick Wallpaper
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As social distancing continues, Elis, John and Producer Dave's thoughts turn to lockdown facial hair...
#56 - Isolation Vents, Exciting Mortgage Emails and John Deacon Masks
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting from their respective homes, Elis and John use a couple of USB mics, a serviceable inte...
#55 - The Isolation Tapes: James Dean didn’t get hay fever, did he?
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we all settle into our new environs and routines, Elis, John and Producer Dave discuss gone off w...
#54 - The Isolation Tapes: Crows and Crohn's
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the social distancing continues Elis and John bring some relief from their 'Isolation Pods' from ...
#53 - Hull4Heroes, Merkel's House Party and 800 kilos of Soil
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we all remain socially distant, Elis and John bring you another fantastic Unsung Hero that pulls ...
#52 - The Isolation Tapes: Clever old Dagda
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Elis, John and Producer Dave continue to remain socially distant, thoughts inevitably turn to pub...
#51 - The Isolation Tapes: Clock on, clock off
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded across the UK in Crystal Palace (Elis), Amersham (John) and Stockport (Producer Dave), enjo...
#50 - Clean Gin, The Good Deed Feed and Keegan's Great Speech
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in three bedrooms in Crystal Palace, Amersham and Stockport, Elis, John and Producer Dave t...
#49 - The Driving Range (Bonus #content)
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He’s tackled crazy golf, but with the expert coaching skills of John, can Elis hit a proper ball w...
#48 - Tasty Sanitisers, Mistaken Drug Mules and Eating Eggs Forever
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Cheltenham Gold Cup taking them off the air for a week, Elis and John bring you a special ‘...
#47 - Board Games (Bonus #content)
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus p...
#46a - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is en...
#46b - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is en...
#45 - Producer Dave’s Guide to Manchester (Bonus #Content)
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John continue to rattle through their obligatory bonus podcasts with a somewhat underwhelmi...
#44 - Blunderstorms, Cryptic Crosswords and John's 2012 Rebrand
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You join us in the midst of a Twitter storm, as a video clip of Elis kicking a ball at a 7-year old'...
#43 - Chesham United Commentary (Bonus #Content)
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So as not to renege on their contract, Elis James and John Robins don their sheepskin coats and head...
#42 - Quiz Controversies, Cake Drawing and The Dan Walker Masterclass
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live and loose from Salford this week, Elis and John bring you another belter of a show as today's M...
#41 - Escape Room (Bonus #content)
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus p...
#40 - Harry Potter Jobsworths, Alex Horne and The Want of Prince
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The big four-oh sees John embarrassed by his full-time fiancée on Valentine's Day, comedian Alex Ho...
#39 - Bowling (Bonus #content)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are now hurriedly releasing a num...
#38 - Content Corruption, Commentary and Ken Clarke's Curryhouse
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Dave shares his shame of 'losing' three podcast recordings, the boys are invited down to Ch...
#37 - Crazy Golf (Bonus #Content)
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So as not to renege on their contract, Elis James and John Robins are now hurriedly releasing a numb...
#36 - Fingers On Pies, Whatsapp Fails and Bubble Bath Decadence
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During today's episode, Elis reveals himself as a terrible parent, we say hello to a great Unsung He...
#35 - Peak Times, Chippy Tunes and The Viscount of Value
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, we're joined by a hero in these parts - Martin Lewis! Elsewhere, we en...
#34 - Elis's Ginormous Lev, Dirty Shame and Boots Trolley Dashes
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A-grade badinage this week, as Elis and John guide you through shame, games and - after Elis was inv...
#33 - Adrian’s Fat Tongue, Mind Scenarios and Football Stickers
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another fun filled Friday with Elis and John! We delved deep into The Shame Well and this wee...
#32 - Topless Cooking, London Buses and Andy Zaltzman
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to show one of 2020 for Elis James and John Robins! Amongst all the usual fun, the boys play...
#31 - Elis and John's Christmas Crackers
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a fun year draws to a close, sit back, pour yourself another Advocaat, and relive some of Elis an...
#30 - Russell Howard, Willy Warmers and Elis's Chunky Bum - Live From The Pub!
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fun and games galore as Elis and John see out the year from a London boozer in front of a live audie...
#29 - A Generic Central London Christmas Market (Bonus #Content)
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the boys not on the actual radio this week, they've excitedly scurried off to one of the capita...
#28 - Medieval Sword Fighting, Keith Floyd and Dim Sheep
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking ‘live and loose’ to new levels, the ‘Enfant Terrible’ are back and badder than ever! ...
#27 - Coins, New Kids On The Block and Al Murray’s Sausage Roll
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take a tired Elis James, add an ill John Robins, and weirdly, you get a blummin' great show. Expect ...
#26 - Alignment Meetings, The Golden Age of Welsh Football and Stormzy
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Elis basks in the glory of Wales's Euro success, John sails close to the general election ...
#25 - Boozy Cruisey, Carbon Neutral Mind Holidays and the Art of the Pre-Record
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 25th instalment of EJ&JR on BBCR5L! Where does the time go? This week, we play a ...
#24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Separated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show ...
#23 - Loose and Live from Tobacco Dock
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John come from East London for BBC Music Introducing Live today. It was S of your P stuff a...
Bonus #content: How Do You Cope? Trailer
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Available now on BBC Sounds, a brand new podcast with Elis and John called How Do You Cope? Episode ...
#22 - White lies, Bum Cameras and Bowie
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John return for another week of fun, where they speak to the woman who photographed a lot o...
#21 - Lad Whispering, Corporates and Fun On The Toilet
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis and John return for another week of fun, where they talk to the inventor of Bluetooth, John dis...
#20 - Josh Widdicombe, Boozy Birthdays and The WAFTAs
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've always wanted to hear friend-of-the-show Josh Widdicombe discuss the existence of a lesser...
#19 - Party Bags, Hurdy Gurdies and Edible Christmas Trees
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back with another incredible Weirdness Amnesty, a Van Morrison love in with Kermode and...
#18 - Funeral Levity, Kermode's TV and Kit Chat
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A busy show today, as Elis geeks out with footy kit designer Rob, Dave's mum gets it wrong in church...
#17 - Petty Put-Offs, Football Debuts and Waving Cat Emojis
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Due to other 5 Live factors (the Rugby World Cup), we bring you just 50% of the usual two hour show ...
#16 - Good Deeds Gone Wrong, Mayo's Eyelashes, and Unsung Heroes
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back in London this week, and come armed with not one, but two new features! Plus Simon...
#15 - Nude Timber Magnates, Kermode-gate, and Too Many Nigels
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John and Elis come live from Bristol, with guests including ex-footballer Danny Gabbidon and golfer ...
#14 - Webcam Shame Well, Shower Technique and Angry Dads
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins return to the comfy London studio after 4 weeks in the BBC Compound at th...
#13 - Live From Edinburgh with Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the fourth and final week at the Edinburgh Festival for Elis James and John Robins, and they’...
#12 - Live from Edinburgh with Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s show three of four for Elis and John live from the Edinburgh Festival, and this week - along ...
#11 - Live from Edinburgh with Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins come to you live from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are joined by br...
#10 - Live from Edinburgh with Matt Forde and Al Murray
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins come to you live from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are joined by ma...
#9 - Soil Shame, Sweary Golf, and John's £40k Marathon
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins return to the airwaves after three weeks away (bonus podcasts are availab...
#8 - The Pub (Bonus #Content)
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins bring you yet another bonus podcast, from your friend and mine, the pub! ...
#7 - John's House (Bonus #Content)
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another offering of extra fun, as Elis James and John Robins bring you another bonus podcast. This w...
#6 - Elis's House (Bonus #Content)
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a change to usual proceedings, this week's bonus Elis James and John Robins Podcast comes from El...
#5 - Dishwashers, Tipsy Cricket and Ol' Johnny Three Hours Early
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Elis James and John Robins for more nonsensical fun, including Skoda Fabia pronunciation, confu...
#4 - Dad Breaks, Sex Shame and Insta-Clones
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elis James and John Robins bring the laughs to 5 Live once more including John's crush on James Ande...
#3 - Todgers, The Fairness Desk and Clicking VAT Man
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another action-packed show from Elis James and John Robins, with this week's hot topics including we...