Elis James and John Robins
Episodes
#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 number of bonus podcasts - including them hitting the...
#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 Chesham FC for a spot of punditry, and we're joined ...
#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 number of bonus podcasts, as the race is on to hit the...
#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 Hero, and we learn that John knows very little about...
#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 enjoy some millennial slang in today's Made Up Game ...
#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 invited onto Pointless Celebrities without John - a w...
#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 week's story involved football stickers. Elis told us...
#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 a Made Up Game that - in Producer Dave's words - ...
#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 and John's choice cuts from the last six months on 5...
#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 audience. A perfect end to a fantastic six months on 5 ...
#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 capital's popular festive landmarks. Darts, mulled wine ...
#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! In other words, it’s a fun show, which will rais...
#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 S of the P stuff, along with all the usual feature...
#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 wind, and we welcome a Glastonbury-related Unsung ...
#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 Made Up Game that has its own jingle, a Queen-base...
#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 from London and Salford respectively.Email: elisan...
#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 at times (will make sense if you listen), but with ...
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 1 is with former doctor turned stand-up Adam Kay a...
#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 of the Gallagher brother fights, John tells us abou...
#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 discusses his Hunted fantasy, and the perils of brush...
#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-spotted food item in Pret's airport outlets, then...
#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 Mayo, and a lot of disdain for sat navs. Enjoy! E...
#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, and there's scandal during this week's Made Up G...
#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 this week, but fear not! We've really tried our be...
#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 Mayo proves that he's just as weird as the rest o...
#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 Bronte Law. Plus we’re treated to a slew of Bris...
#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 the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This week we had anot...
#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’re going out with a guest-filled bang! Lou Sande...
#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 with guests Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty - ther...
#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 brilliant comedians Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell. ...
#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 mates Matt Forde and Al Murray. Away from the wonder...
#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 available), with this week's edition including John's cri...
#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! Today's hard-hitting topics include the art of saf...
#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 week, in a reversal of last week's episode, Elis po...
#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 Elis's dining room! So, if you want to know what his...
#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, confusing parking spaces and John's dream day at the cr...
#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 Anderson, an incredibly unfortunate Shame Well, and po...
#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 wedding commutes, fragrant comedians, and the fact t...
#2 - Knackerwatch, Valley Vespas and Listener Remuneration
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's show two for new boys Elis James and John Robins, and with them they bring news of unfortunate injuries, Producer Dave's diary entries, and a Gri...
#1 - Mega Mouse, Project Youth and Captain Beefheart in the Nude
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s show one for Elis James and John Robins, and it didn’t disappoint. From rodent advice to topless presenters, Fridays on 5 Live now have a ver...
An Audible Hors d'oeuvre
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of their brand new show on BBC Radio 5 Live, get to know Elis James and John Robins a little better with this introductory podcast teaser.