Elis James and John Robins
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 176 ratingsJoin the UK's youngest and most relevant broadcasters Elis James and John Robins for your twice-weekly dose of big laughs and top quality #content. Hilarious, welcoming and unashamedly ashamed, let these two best friends keep you company every Tuesday and Friday.
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Episodes
#51 - The Isolation Tapes: Clock on, clock off
March 24, 2020 05:45 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRecorded across the UK in Crystal Palace (Elis), Amersham (John) and Stockport (Producer Dave), enjoy the first instalment of Elis and John’s Isolation Tapes. More to follow!
#50 - Clean Gin, The Good Deed Feed and Keegan's Great Speech
March 22, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBRecorded in three bedrooms in Crystal Palace, Amersham and Stockport, Elis, John and Producer Dave try their best to offer some light relief in these tricky times. Expect a huge question from John, an absolute legend of an Unsung Hero and a whole lot of controversy in Made Up Games.
#49 - The Driving Range (Bonus #content)
March 18, 2020 05:30 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHe’s tackled crazy golf, but with the expert coaching skills of John, can Elis hit a proper ball with a proper club at the driving range?
#48 - Tasty Sanitisers, Mistaken Drug Mules and Eating Eggs Forever
March 13, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWith the Cheltenham Gold Cup taking them off the air for a week, Elis and John bring you a special ‘podcast-only’ version of their usual Friday afternoon show, with regular features including John's Shame Well and Made Up Games.
#47 - Board Games (Bonus #content)
March 11, 2020 05:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBTo fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus podcasts - this time we visit a board games cafe.
#46a - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin
March 06, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWelcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is enjoying a midlife crisis, John can't transfer large files between phone and computer because he's 'dim', and we all appreciate a lovely Made Up Game based on the UK's finest rivers. Please note, due to gremlins in the system, this is part 1 of 2 of episode #46. Part 2 of 2 is now also available. It's all very confusing.
#46b - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin
March 06, 2020 13:05 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWelcome to a loose and lively edition of Elis James and John Robins. Today, we learn that Elis is enjoying a midlife crisis, John can't transfer large files between phone and computer because he's 'dim', and we all appreciate a lovely Made Up Game based on the UK's finest rivers. Please note, due to gremlins in the system, this is part 2 of 2 of episode #46.
#45 - Producer Dave’s Guide to Manchester (Bonus #Content)
March 04, 2020 05:30 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBElis and John continue to rattle through their obligatory bonus podcasts with a somewhat underwhelming guided tour of Manchester from Producer Dave.
#44 - Blunderstorms, Cryptic Crosswords and John's 2012 Rebrand
February 28, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBYou join us in the midst of a Twitter storm, as a video clip of Elis kicking a ball at a 7-year old's groin threatens to spread like wildfire. Luckily, the kid is fine, the parents couldn't give an S, and seven days after the incident, Elis is nearly able to sleep again. All's well that ends well! Enjoy the podcast. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate). Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#43 - Chesham United Commentary (Bonus #Content)
February 26, 2020 05:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBSo as not to renege on their contract, Elis James and John Robins don their sheepskin coats and head to north west London to commentate on Chesham United v Gosport Borough.
#42 - Quiz Controversies, Cake Drawing and The Dan Walker Masterclass
February 21, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 105 MBLive and loose from Salford this week, Elis and John bring you another belter of a show as today's Made Up Game ruffles a few feathers, the boys discuss the controversies surrounding pub quizzes and we all celebrate the peerless genius of everyone's favourite app - BBC Sounds. #content.
#41 - Escape Room (Bonus #content)
February 19, 2020 05:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBTo fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are releasing a number of bonus podcasts - after a lot of stress, we present to you....The Escape Room episode!
#40 - Harry Potter Jobsworths, Alex Horne and The Want of Prince
February 14, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe big four-oh sees John embarrassed by his full-time fiancée on Valentine's Day, comedian Alex Horne jumps on the Chesham bandwagon and our Unsung Hero is an absolute belter.
#39 - Bowling (Bonus #content)
February 12, 2020 05:45 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBTo fulfil their contractual obligation, Elis James and John Robins are now hurriedly releasing a number of bonus podcasts - including them hitting the lanes for a game of bowling
#38 - Content Corruption, Commentary and Ken Clarke's Curryhouse
February 07, 2020 16:44 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBProducer 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 by a Teletubby. Enjoy!
#37 - Crazy Golf (Bonus #Content)
February 05, 2020 05:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSo 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 their pre-agreed target (a target that, in hindsight, was ambitious at best). For today's contractual obligation, the boys enjoy a round of Crazy Golf.
#36 - Fingers On Pies, Whatsapp Fails and Bubble Bath Decadence
January 31, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBDuring 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 the Spice Girls. Enjoy! Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate). Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#35 - Peak Times, Chippy Tunes and The Viscount of Value
January 24, 2020 16:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn 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 and we learn all about Simon Mayo's repeat fees. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#34 - Elis's Ginormous Lev, Dirty Shame and Boots Trolley Dashes
January 17, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 100 MBA-grade badinage this week, as Elis and John guide you through shame, games and - after Elis was invited onto Pointless Celebrities without John - a whole load of division. Embrace the tension, and enjoy offering 34!
#33 - Adrian’s Fat Tongue, Mind Scenarios and Football Stickers
January 10, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIt’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 how he wants to step back from having an opinion on everything and John introduces us to his mind scenario. Enjoy!
#32 - Topless Cooking, London Buses and Andy Zaltzman
January 03, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 98 MBWelcome 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 - was perhaps a little too tense, cricket satirist and statistician Andy Zaltzman pops in for a chat, and there's every possibly that Elis's Christmas was even bleaker than John's. Dig in. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#31 - Elis and John's Christmas Crackers
December 26, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAs 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 Live, with lots of brand new #content thrown in for good measure. See you in 2020!
#30 - Russell Howard, Willy Warmers and Elis's Chunky Bum - Live From The Pub!
December 20, 2019 17:46 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBFun 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 Live. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#29 - A Generic Central London Christmas Market (Bonus #Content)
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBWith 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 and velcro hammers are all big talking points over this 40-minute slice of bonus badinage.
#28 - Medieval Sword Fighting, Keith Floyd and Dim Sheep
December 06, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBTaking ‘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 raise a smile. Enjoy!
#27 - Coins, New Kids On The Block and Al Murray’s Sausage Roll
November 29, 2019 17:23 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBTake 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 features including Shame Well, a belting Made Up Game and a fascinating Unsung Hero. Enjoy! #content. Hilarious, warm and unashamedly ashamed, their award-winning chemistry will get you over the finish line of the working week. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#26 - Alignment Meetings, The Golden Age of Welsh Football and Stormzy
November 22, 2019 16:42 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis 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 Hero onto the show. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#25 - Boozy Cruisey, Carbon Neutral Mind Holidays and the Art of the Pre-Record
November 15, 2019 17:33 - 1 hour - 91 MBWelcome 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-based game goes wrong, and Producer Dave has some big news. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide
November 08, 2019 16:32 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBSeparated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show from London and Salford respectively. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide
November 08, 2019 16:32 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBSeparated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show from London and Salford respectively. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#23 - Loose and Live from Tobacco Dock
November 01, 2019 17:46 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBElis 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 performances from Cass McCombs and ZUZU, lots of fun was had. Enjoy!
Bonus #content: How Do You Cope? Trailer
October 31, 2019 08:49 - 39 seconds - 609 KBAvailable 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 about the stress and how he coped as a junior doctor in the NHS. Search for “How Do You Cope?” on BBC Sounds, or visit bbc.co.uk/cope for more information on the series.
#22 - White lies, Bum Cameras and Bowie
October 25, 2019 16:44 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBElis 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 about his latest trip to the doctors and Elis talks about a white lie he told which involves David Bowie. Enjoy!
#21 - Lad Whispering, Corporates and Fun On The Toilet
October 18, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBElis 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 brushing your teeth on the toilet. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#20 - Josh Widdicombe, Boozy Birthdays and The WAFTAs
October 11, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIf 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 this is the podcast episode you've been waiting for. There's also the usual fun with Made Up Games, Shame Well and The Weirdness Amnesty. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#19 - Party Bags, Hurdy Gurdies and Edible Christmas Trees
October 04, 2019 16:10 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThe 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! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#18 - Funeral Levity, Kermode's TV and Kit Chat
September 27, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBA 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 Game. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#17 - Petty Put-Offs, Football Debuts and Waving Cat Emojis
September 20, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBDue 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 best to cram in just as much top notch #content as usual. Enjoy. Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#16 - Good Deeds Gone Wrong, Mayo's Eyelashes, and Unsung Heroes
September 13, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThe 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 of us. #16 is dedicated to Producer Dave's sister, Vicki Thomas. Enjoy.
#15 - Nude Timber Magnates, Kermode-gate, and Too Many Nigels
September 06, 2019 16:10 - 1 hour - 91 MBJohn 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 Bristol-based facts from John that vary in quality. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#14 - Webcam Shame Well, Shower Technique and Angry Dads
August 30, 2019 16:52 - 1 hour - 85 MBElis 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 another dehumidifier/air con unit revelation and we have a horrific Shame Well concerning a web cam.
#13 - Live From Edinburgh with Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel
August 23, 2019 16:36 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBIt’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 Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel create an anarchic 'last day at school' vibe, whilst the boys also ask 'When did you get it wrong with your hero'. It’s a busy one, so please do listen responsibly. Email: [email protected]
#12 - Live from Edinburgh with Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty
August 16, 2019 15:25 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIt’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 - there was a cringeworthy Scottish Shame Well, an unexpected victory in Made Up Games, and a lot of talk about odd things you find in a new home. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn
#11 - Live from Edinburgh with Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell
August 09, 2019 16:50 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBElis James and John Robins come to you live from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are joined by brilliant comedians Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell. For the first time ever we have the Elis O’Clock News and we delve into the deep depths of John’s Shame Well. Enjoy!
#10 - Live from Edinburgh with Matt Forde and Al Murray
August 02, 2019 16:37 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBElis 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 wonderful guests, John reveals his encyclopaedic knowledge of Chris de Burgh, the team rue their curry choices from the night before, and we all enjoy a Made Up Game all about balls. Enjoy!
#9 - Soil Shame, Sweary Golf, and John's £40k Marathon
July 26, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 89 MBElis James and John Robins return to the airwaves after three weeks away (bonus podcasts are available), with this week's edition including John's cricket fantasy, more frantic wheel-spinning and - due to the unique way the BBC is funded - a lot of vague Edinburgh chat.
#8 - The Pub (Bonus #Content)
July 19, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBElis 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 safe cycling, crisps, and a special pub-based Made-Up Game called 'Play Your Casks Right'. Enjoy!
#7 - John's House (Bonus #Content)
July 12, 2019 18:21 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBAnother 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 pops round to John's house. Expect the usual listener questions, a look around 'Grief Mansions', and John's Show and Tell.
#6 - Elis's House (Bonus #Content)
July 05, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn 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 partner Isy got him for his 30th birthday, how he arranges his books, and what kind of mood John was in when he arrived, listen on.
#5 - Dishwashers, Tipsy Cricket and Ol' Johnny Three Hours Early
June 28, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBJoin Elis James and John Robins for more nonsensical fun, including Skoda Fabia pronunciation, confusing parking spaces and John's dream day at the cricket. Enjoy! Email: [email protected] #elisandjohn