Podcasts by Elis James and John Robins

#301 - Going Grain, Hannon Handshakes and Peak Bleak from 2023-12-08T17:15

With the end of the year fast approaching the hot topic on everyone's lips is forgiveness. Whether it be the person that accidentally spilled a can of lager all over your laptop, or the football...

#300 - Digital Decades, Comedic Offbeatsman and Basic Podcast Strategy from 2023-12-01T17:07

Back in May 2019 who would have thought that Elis James and John Robins, battered and bruised by a barrage of texts and tweets bemoaning their recent appointment at 5 Live, would eventually go o...

#299 - Pylon Following, 50 Under 50 and Lou’s Big Birthday from 2023-11-24T16:33

Due to factors there was no live show today, but that doesn’t mean we were ever going to leave you high and dry without your weekly dose of content. No, we’ve proven time and time again that not...

#298 - Tahini Trouble, Jivo Graham and Ruddy Angry from 2023-11-17T17:06

John Robins - the most dedicated comedian in the UK - is continuing his mammoth UK tour, which means that he wasn’t able to make it into the studio for this week’s show. Thankfully for you the y...

#297 - Sexy Snails, Retired Waistcoats and Ice Cream Calamity from 2023-11-10T18:27

Like the very concept of time itself John’s tour continues to march forward at pace, as he aims to visit every stand-up comedy venue in the country. That meant that Elis and Producer Dave were o...

#296 - PDF Radio, Tourbasco and A Bag of Prawns from 2023-11-03T16:48

CAT FEVER struck the studio today; quite literally, as it turns out that Elis James is allergic to the two little kittens that he's welcomed into his life. John's envy was palpable, but does tha...

#295 - Badmin, Comedy Tapas and Making Uncertain Memories from 2023-10-27T16:07

It’s been some year for Elis James, and nobody deserves a break more than him (though John might argue the case against that claim). Yes, this week he decided to treat his family to a well-deser...

#294 - Derbyshire Disrespect, Fruity Boy&Veg Head and Vibing On Ice from 2023-10-20T15:35

John - similar to a comedy version of The Rolling Stones - just doesn't want to stop touring, meaning that for the second week on the bounce he wasn't around for the show. So, with an empty seat...

#293 - The Darkness of Dave, Hoi Polloi and Jacqueline Wilson (A) from 2023-10-13T16:56

Listener: this is both an apology AND a warning. An apology for being naive enough to think that someone might like to share a harmless anecdote about directing footballing icon Pele to a toilet...

#292 - Smelting Success, Powerful Honey and The Arena of Worry from 2023-10-06T15:00

Like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Roachford before him, John continues to live the touring life; aiming to perform stand up at every location in the UK with a population of over 3000. And...

#291 - Mancunian Positive John (Bonus #Content) from 2023-09-29T13:00

Ryder Cup action is taking over BBC 5 Live, meaning there was no live show from Elis James and John Robins this week... But fear not, as we have a right treat in store for you.

You've hear...

#290 - Giftshop Gripes, D-Reamits and We Go To Tunbridge Wells from 2023-09-22T13:00

With John embarking on a 200+ date world tour taking in Salford, Canterbury, Huddersfield, and then Salford again, the man whose modus operandi is emotionally hefty comedy requires a mental brea...

#289 - Primary Porkies, Theatre Thickos and Fun In The Fens from 2023-09-15T17:04

Look up the word 'content' in the Oxford English Dictionary and it reads "n. Elis James and John Robins' show on BBC Radio 5 Live, 2-4pm 15th September 2023". For what a busy week it's been for ...

#288 - Auction Action, DI Dre and Thought Knox from 2023-09-08T16:56

For the first time in what’s felt like years Elis, John and Producer Dave were finally reunited in Central London this week, and just like any other family reunion a wide range of emotions were ...

#287 - Memoirhahas, Cat Flap Chaos and Tessellation Turmoil from 2023-09-01T16:56

After a month long loan deal expired, Edinburgh returned John Robins. So Robins, free from the Scottish capital's creative buzz and extortionate rental prices returned to the studio... to broadc...

#286 - Sesame Oil Surfeits, Nature's Printer and Seagull Supporters from 2023-08-25T16:56

It’s been some month for Johnny JR. Not only did he decide to take on the mammoth task of performing over 700 stand up shows across 31 days, he also remained dedicated to representing 5 Live rig...

#285 - Elis and John Live from Edinburgh from 2023-08-18T19:00

Elis and John venture to both the final boss and tutorial of the comedy world. That's right... Edinburgh! To mark the occasion a live audience descended on Scotland's premier planetarium / part-...

#284 - Maximum Mystery, Trainecdotes and Internal Risk Assessments from 2023-08-11T16:32

With Elis taking a much deserved holiday, this week John found himself all alone in Edinburgh. But just as it looked like the faders were going to be opened without someone there to act as the y...

#283 - Minor Key Comedy, Same Old Larkin and Frank Skinner from 2023-08-04T16:50

The Edinburgh Fringe. The centre of the comedy universe. And the beaming hot star at the centre of said universe, of which every other planet orbits, is the gas giant that is John Robins. Althou...

#282 - Oldroyd Sorbet, #Biceps and A Macchichatiato from 2023-07-28T15:59

As the old saying goes “distance makes the heart grow fonder”. But after taking a three week break from live radio in order to make way for 5 Live’s world beating sports coverage, Elis and John ...

#281 - It’s A Blunderful Life (Bonus #Content) from 2023-07-21T13:00

With #Sport once again keeping our hosts off the airwaves of 5 Live, we find Elis, John and Producer Dave in fine fettle as things remain ‘loosey goosey’ for one final week with this bonus podca...

#280 - Suit, Shoes and Swimming Trunks (Bonus #Content) from 2023-07-14T13:00

There's a real broadcasting buffet on offer today from Elis, John and Producer Dave, as they once again humbly stepped aside so the nation could continue to follow the historic Wimbledon tennis ...

#279 - CCC: Customer Condiment Control (Bonus #Content) from 2023-07-07T13:00

ELIS AND JOHN LIVE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

BBC 5 Live is committed to providing every single type of content out there. Tennis? Check. Golf? You bet! Pétanque? Give it ...

#278 - Stage Time Stresses, Dignity Biscuits and A Barrel of Eggs from 2023-06-30T17:38

Elis and John aren’t on air for a large portion of July, as 5 Live continues to fill its public service broadcasting remit by providing world-beating sports coverage. With their holidays just ar...

#277 - Glastonbury Gripes, Fiscal Vasectomies and Perfect Ploughmi from 2023-06-23T16:16

Recently, dreams turning into reality has become quite a regular occurrence on the show. First, John became the buffest broadcaster in Britain. Then, Producer Dave’s beloved Manchester City won ...

#276 - King Vinegar, Precinct Penchants and the Magic of Chiles from 2023-06-16T16:04

The ‘Hometown Triumvirate’ is a rare occurrence in the world of radio. A collector’s item, some might say. Well today, completists got their wish, with Carmarthen, Bristol and ‘the north’ being ...

#275 - Bumbag Bravado, Remunerationships and Adam From Bungay from 2023-06-09T17:51

New studio, new Elis James and John Robins? Not a chance; no matter how many times one disgruntled listener might text into the show they’ll never change their loveable ways! However, change was...

#274 - Date City Central, Forty Slinks and Reece With A Spoon from 2023-06-02T15:56

‘Excitement’ was the word on everyone’s lips at the BBC today… and for good reason. First, they were excited about the fact that the wonderful Lou Sanders was sitting in for Elis whilst he treat...

#273 - Kwik Save Clothes, Tallinn Jokes and Big Bisc from 2023-05-26T17:11

It’s a good job that the microphones in Broadcasting House are on adjustable mic stands, because for today’s show self-certified posh person Sir Elis James was presenting from atop a felt-lined ...

#272 - Noodle Season, Taunton Pastrami and Foyer Residencies from 2023-05-19T15:34

What do you get if you cross an elite-level goalkeeper, a man carrying a chopping board in his rucksack and someone who just can’t wait to get ready for the weekend? That’s right, you get the El...

#271 - Fragrant Disregard, Druids In Need and The Man of Steele from 2023-05-12T16:07

Is there anything more scintillating than overhearing three good friends goofing around on national radio? Well according to Producer Dave there is, and it's catching the scent of a handsome man...

#270 - Toddler Tatts, Centenary Sprinters and Own Brand Stout from 2023-05-05T17:31

With the coronation of King Charles III just hours away, Elis and John were giddy with excitement in a balanced and compliant way, with streets parties, Union Jack body paint and temporary Royal...

#269 - Bonus Mobility, Long Awaited Wazzes and Aggers On Dressage from 2023-04-28T16:43

‘Informative… punctual… fun’. These are all words you’d associate with a consummate broadcaster. But ‘bravery’? No, that’s an adjective that’s reserved for one broadcaster and one broadcaster on...

#268 - The Royal Tab, Insanity Platters and DI Robbyns from 2023-04-21T17:09

Elis has returned from Dave's favourite continent sunkissed and with renewed vigour. As he saw the On Air light blink red there was a determination is his voice that he was going to carry John o...

#267 - Atomic Bum, Apologetic Moshing and Yo Shoeshi from 2023-04-14T16:18

Over the past few months it’s been well documented that Elis James is the busiest man on earth, so this week he decided to take some much needed time off to top up his tan / vibe stores. But who...

#266 - Single Pringles, Sportageddon and 225 Lollipop Ladies from 2023-04-07T16:24

With a MASSIVE announcement from the Elis and John Tax Year Calendar, a HUGE Made Up Game involving a behemoth of the broadcasting world, and a GIGANTIC faux pas from Producer Dave when describi...

#265 - Vampire Grannies, Breaking Beale and John’s Dream Seat from 2023-03-31T16:55

What car would Huw Edwards drive? Where is John’s favourite spot to sit on a crowded train? Does Elis know how much a second class stamp costs? Does new feature The Riff Symposium actually work?...

#264 - Slimline Biscuits, Impartial Spines and Tweet The Internet from 2023-03-24T17:05

The floors of Broadcasting House were shaking this morning, as Beefcake Robins entered the studio fresh from achieving yet another personal best at the gym. His continued workout efforts have se...

#263 - Dockers Dictionary, Postcode Dave and Floss Comedy from 2023-03-17T16:22

The higher-ups at the BBC might be able to restrict Elis and John to an hour's worth of radio in order to make room for the Cheltenham Festival, but do you know what they won't ever restrict? An...

#262 - Robot Lasagne, Sink Sabotage and Ping When You’re Winning from 2023-03-10T18:06

A surprise at every turn, content on the cusp of being toooo edgy, and with some bits a little too revealing for the more conservative consumer.. Elis and John on 5 Live, or the Elis and John Ta...

#261 - Riff Yourself Thin, Sexy Elis and Bury’d In Shame from 2023-03-03T17:29

In an unexpected turn of events John has become something of a 'gym head', and today in the studio he asked Elis and Dave to touch his muscles 12 times (far more than the usual three times). Tha...

#260 - Epsom Mad Funkers, Celestial Kick Ups and Capers Capers from 2023-02-24T17:20

A wise person once said "A rising tide lifts all boats". However another less well-known wise person also said "A giddy John lifts all spirits", and today saw such a proverb come to life as Robi...

#259 - FTSE Friday, Shy Erotica and Guff Complaints from 2023-02-17T17:40

Today's show was BRAVO, INDIA, GOLF. No, the guys weren't celebrating the achievements of PGA tour golfer Anirban Lahiri: they announced that 'The Elis James and John Robins Tax Year Calendar' i...

#258 - Martin Lewis, Operation Snack and Takeaway Tittle-Tattle from 2023-02-10T20:04

If the aim of a usual Elis and John show is to deliver ‘your classic 4-4-2’ (anecdote over the top, punchline flick-on, good radio bell finish), today felt more like an adventurous 5-2-1-2 set u...

#257 - Tweet The Internet, Sexual Cul-De-Sacs and Tube Quiz Champ from 2023-02-03T17:42

In a return to scenes reminiscent of 2020, today's show saw Elis, John and Producer Dave broadcasting from a whole host of exotic locations; such as Cardiff, London and Cheadle Hulme. There isn'...

#256 - Goss Bros, Source A Horse and Space Invader Ska from 2023-01-27T18:14

Production… It's an Audio Always thing. Bringing the hottest goss in town… It’s an Elis and John thing. Having to tame radio’s most uncontrollable duo whilst broadcasting live to the nation, mea...

#255 - Loving Lightly, Liner Pies and VAT Bottomed Girls from 2023-01-20T18:45

The UK is going through something of a cold snap at the minute, with temperatures dropping to as low as -2 degrees Celsius. But wait: don't go filling up that hot water bottle just yet, because ...

#254 - George Ezra, Horny Traffic and Bond’s Great Escape from 2023-01-13T18:56

A hustling bustling show hit the airwaves today, as Elis and John not only laid the foundations for releasing their own Tax Year Calendar (April to April, 2023/2024), but they also said hello to...

#253 - Pylon Alley, Chairman Meow and 1.2kg of Self-Reproach from 2023-01-06T17:15

New Year, new you… but same old badinage from Elis James and John Robins, radio’s most lovable lummoxes. And though we hope that you all had some peaceful time off, the festive break wasn’t a pe...

#252 - Elis James and John Robins: The Best of 2022 from 2022-12-30T14:00

Leonard I. Sweet once proclaimed "The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create", and as BBC Radio 5 Live's premium purveyors of content Elis and John are already hard ...

#249 - Elis and John's Made Up Games Christmas Special from 2022-12-25T04:00

Games. Some of us love them, some of us take them far too seriously, some of us make them up... and this very special edition of the Elis James and John Robins show celebrates those games that h...

#251 - Thawduroy, Chiles Play and A Breakdown In Glencoe from 2022-12-23T17:56

It's the last Friday before Christmas. You're counting down the minutes until you can leave work. Out of office turned on, fax machine turned off; you're ready to hit the road... and in front of...

#250 - Operation Semaphore, 22 Pill Mipes and Naga's Perfect Roasties from 2022-12-16T19:54

Today, a new geo-triumvirate was born, as content proceeded to explode across the airwaves from central London (Elis), BBC Bristol (John) and Salford’s Media Citeh (Producer Dave).

And wit...

#248 - Honey Traps, Window Misteries and Van Outen: The One That Got Away from 2022-12-09T16:55

With something called the 'World Cup' still holding a monopoly over the airways Elis and John were shunted into an hour long quarter final shaped siding of a show today. But the presence of neit...

#247 - Melon FM, John's Hot Nuts and Fackets from 2022-12-02T17:55

The spinning mule. Fred Dibnah. The Wigan kebab. Many things have rocked Greater Manchester, but none have made quite the impact as today's broadcast from Media Citeh. A quiet gasp went around t...

#246 - Educated Fleas, Pomegranate Fridges and Wee Out Your Concerns (Bonus #Content) from 2022-11-25T06:00

You may have heard that something called the ‘World Cup’ is currently taking place in Qatar, and due to 5 Live’s commitment to bringing coverage of EVERY game throughout the tournament there was...

#245 - Two Belt Tony, Good Radio Richard and Sandwiches In The Dark from 2022-11-18T17:41

After recovering from the career-threatening injury he sustained whilst playing dodgeball last week John was able to make it into the studio for today’s show… and when he put his cap on five min...

#244 - Stodge Then Dodge, Topknot Tony and Love Thy Rut from 2022-11-11T16:51

There’s nothing worse than a sportsman sustaining an injury before a big event. Months of preparation hang in the balance, opportunities of a lifetime potentially lost forever… and just like Gar...

#243 - Phone Formations, Lies Monthly and Pick Ye Candles from 2022-11-04T17:01

Every once in a while Elis and John will pull a topic out of thin air that causes the text console to explode; and their ability to engage the nation is something they take pride in. However, to...

#242 - Davestation, Flexing For Britain and The BACS Zone from 2022-10-28T16:40

It feels like a lifetime since Elis, John and Producer Dave were all in the same room together, but fresh from their respective trips away (stag do and golf do) not only were they returning to t...

#241 - Crossman’s Mullet, Bingo Bango Bongo and Can Mentality from 2022-10-21T13:00

Elis and John are both taking a much deserved break from their regular slot this week. No, they aren’t heading to a couples retreat in Bali to “find themselves”; Elis is going on a stag do and J...

#240 - Café del Marsterman, Lonely Fans and Weymouth Whining from 2022-10-14T20:30

Due to #factors Elis and John didn’t present a live show today; but not ones to let you, the listener, miss out on their weekly dose of chat they decided to record a bonus episode. It’s laid bac...

#239 - Müttley Crüe, Aroused Lightning and Welsh Washing from 2022-10-07T16:26

Today Elis returned from his end of summer break feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and sat down on a seat that had been kept suitably warm by Ivo Graham. Not one to rest on his laurels he was r...

#238 - Spartan Skodas, Curveball Carvery and The Terracotta Assassin from 2022-09-30T16:20

With Elis James spending this Friday sunning himself in Wales it was down to John to choose a suitable co-host to take his place. It was a drawn out process featuring seven preliminary rounds of...

#237 - Clown Of The Scrum, Party Squirrels and Darklord866 from 2022-09-24T08:43

If you surveyed 100 residents of the United Kingdom and asked them what it is exactly that they want from a radio show (similar to RAJAR: radio's primary source of audience data) they'd probably...

#236 - "I Thought I Needed A Reason To Just Give Me To Shake Things Up A Bit" (Bonus #Content) from 2022-09-22T13:00

On Friday 9th September John Robins was due to go away, which meant he, Elis and Producer Dave spent the evening of Monday 5th September pre-recording a show so that you the listener didn't miss...

#235 - Breakfast Broccoli, Digit Wilson and Too Hot Tubs from 2022-09-16T16:25

This afternoon Elis and John returned to the airwaves of BBC 5 Live and proved once more that there is no form of broadcasting that they can’t turn their hand to. Agonisingly conscious of the sa...

#234 - Back On The Bix, Tea Bag Trunks and Stew Psychics from 2022-09-02T16:57

Oh it’s nice to be back home isn’t it? The guys had a fun time away from each other but nothing beats the feeling of breathing the same air, nodding at the same winks and having a go at Producer...

#233 - Radio Robot, Pasty Pain and Stinky Sauntering from 2022-08-26T16:28

John is almost at the end of his Fringe run, which meant that today’s show was the last from his now-beloved Edinburgh studio. But did he shed a tear in memory of his extended break up north com...

#232 - Huwid Edwards, Doctor Theatre and A Mick Foley Folly from 2022-08-19T16:47

This week’s show was one for the triangulation fans amongst you. Elis, John and Producer Dave presented the show from London, Edinburgh and Salford respectively; thus creating a scalene triangle...

#231 - Padre Pig, Ingleby Greenhow and The Autonators from 2022-08-12T15:00

Elis may be the kind of person that constantly has content at the forefront of his mind and body, but even he sometimes has to put other life events first. So in order to enable him to go on hol...

#230 - Rockless Fields, Flyering High and Passport Portraits from 2022-08-05T16:11

Och aye the noo! John Robins is up in Edinburgh for the Fringe throughout the whole of August, so for today's show he joined Elis and Producer Dave live from Scotland via an ISDN line (think tin...

#229 - Bathroom Balconies, Tea Bag Tribulations and Mayor Doobliani from 2022-07-29T16:44

After an extended break away from each other, Elis and John returned to the airwaves of 5 Live this afternoon and reaffirmed that when they’re in the same room together they create unstoppable r...

#228 - Tricky Chinos, Cushion Collectives and Ellen White from 2022-07-22T17:54

With Elis holidaying in Bedford, Lou Sanders was once again parachuted in to keep Johnny JR in check, and what a job she did.

Amongst the fun, we were given rare access to the heart of the...

#227 - The Vacation Tapes: Falkland Islands from 2022-07-15T13:00

For the past few weeks sport has dominated the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins got to take a much-needed break from their usual broadcasting schedule. And you know their favour...

#226 - Elis and John at The Podcast Show Live 2022 from 2022-07-12T13:00

As part of The Podcast Show Live 2022 Elis and John were let off the leash in a matinee for the ages at the Islington Assembly Hall, taking to the stage in front of a capacity crowd of roughly 4...

#225 - The Vacation Tapes: New York from 2022-07-08T13:00

For the next few weeks sport is dominating the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins get to take a much needed break from their usual broadcasting schedule. And you know their favour...

#224 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three from 2022-07-05T13:30

He’s navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it’s time for John Robins to pilot his beloved compact SUV to pastures new. Will there be golf? Yes. Will there be wind? Just a bit. Will ...

#223 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two from 2022-07-05T13:15

He's navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it's time for John Robins to pilot his beloved compact SUV to pastures new. Will there be golf? Yes. Will there be wind? Just a bit. Will ...

#222 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One from 2022-07-05T13:00

He’s navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it’s time for John Robins to pilot his beloved compact SUV to pastures new. Will there be golf? Yes. Will there be wind? Just a bit. Will ...

#221 - The Vacation Tapes: Ayia Napa from 2022-07-01T13:00

For the next few weeks sport is dominating the airwaves at 5 Live, so Elis James and John Robins get to take a much needed break from their usual broadcasting schedule. And you know their favour...

#220 - Batican City, Vape Island and The Dave Dollar from 2022-06-24T16:52

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 can feed him for a lifetime. But what happens if you give two radio presenters 11 different scr...

#219 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three from 2022-06-21T13:10

To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.

He packed up his beloved compact SUV (the make and model of which will definitely become cle...

#218 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two from 2022-06-21T13:05

To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.

He packed up his beloved compact SUV (the make and model of which will definitely become cle...

#217 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One from 2022-06-21T13:00

To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins decided to undertake the trip of a lifetime.

He packed up his beloved compact SUV (the make and model of which will definitely become cle...

#216 - Har Cire, Twin Leaks and Lashing With Livesey from 2022-06-17T16:07

With the people of London basking in some of the best weather we’ve seen this year Elis and John raised the temperature even more with some red hot broadcasting that certainly left Producer Dave...

#215 - Rum of Thorns, Stat Chat and Macca’s Margarita from 2022-06-10T16:30

If you were to ask John Robins to describe today’s show he’d probably call it a whole load of foxtrot, uniform, November (or for those that detest the phonetic alphabet: fun). The nods and winks...

#214 - Tawdry Tents, Lost Lou and Duped John from 2022-06-03T17:01

With Elis being away from the show this week it was down to the ever dependable super-sub Lou Sanders to step in and fill the content void left in his place (think of her as radio’s own Ole Gunn...

#213 - Riff Tower, Lyrical Kisses and The Naked DJ from 2022-05-27T17:29

Oh how the tables have turned in the worlds of the UK’s two most young and relevant broadcasters. Cast your minds back to the not too distant past and you will remember Elis being a sprightly ra...

#212 - Stumbledore, Wrist Chips and Trans-Atlantic Lager from 2022-05-20T16:25

Fresh from an appearance on the red carpet Elis entered the studio this morning with an air of swagger and confidence he’d not possessed since June 2016. John, on the other hand, entered the stu...

#211 - Lunge Lieutenants, Mansfield Action and Too Few Cooks from 2022-05-13T17:08

This afternoon saw John Robins in one of the best moods he’s ever been in, and nothing was going to stop him from presenting a radio show with a smile on his face and a spring in his step (excep...

#210 - Timezone Tension, Birthday BACS and Sir Michael McIntyre from 2022-05-06T19:54

With John Robins now joining co-host Elis James on the more mature side of 40, the potential mood of our birthday boy was anyone’s guess today.

Luckily, the pep in John’s step was there f...

#209 - Sheet Traffic, First Date Dave and Rent-a-Loo from 2022-04-29T16:48

Big plans were in place for today’s show, as it was set to be the last time that Johnny JR appeared on radio in his 30s. However, John felt the need to remind everyone that as the youngest membe...

#208 - Sardine Starter, Bond's Batteries and Long Arm John from 2022-04-22T17:48

How would you feel if you returned to work after a two-week-long trip around Ireland and Scotland? Refreshed? Maybe. Full of vigour? Quite possibly. Well, not for Johnny JR, who returned from hi...

#207 - Bean Bag Beds, Intensely Salford and Weekday Weddings from 2022-04-15T12:00

What does “always on” mean? How do you recite a dance? How is Johnny Vaughan able to fall asleep so quickly? These are just some of the questions proffered in this week’s podcast, specially prer...

#206 - Special Spreadsheets, Armani John and Costa Del Amor from 2022-04-08T15:19

This week there was once again an empty chair in the studio, for Elis James was forced to present from home due to illness. Thankfully John was in an incredible mood due to his impending holiday...

#205 - Trickling Bunton, Tiny Baths and Wrong John from 2022-04-01T14:42

Today John made a triumphant return to the studio, despite the fact that last week he got dangerously close to being able to broadcast from his toilet at home; and with him he brought an air of ...

#204 - Emotional Elis, Watering Can Woes and Dover Displeasure from 2022-03-25T16:26

Today, Elis and John really were on the opposite sides of the "vibe" scale. Elis was on cloud nine after watching his beloved Welsh football team move one step closer to making history, whilst J...

#203 - Midnight Onions, Balmy Abodes and Headlamp Laments from 2022-03-18T16:17

As Elis sat down to present this week’s slightly shorter show he turned to his right to see an empty chair. It’s the place where John Robins would usually sit himself down to broadcast to the na...

#202 - Stuff Radio, Muscle Memory and BJ (Box Junction) Jeopardy from 2022-03-11T19:00

Never has a text topic involved Producer Dave scrambling for so many disclaimers as Mancunian cries of "Don't eat off food" fall on partially receptive ears with SS Safety being saved by a knowl...

#201 - Big Brine, Jawbone Jazz, and The Marquis of Masala from 2022-03-04T17:01

After last week's slight change to proceedings, Elis and John returned to their regular live show today, albeit in a slightly shorter slot. But don't worry, there wasn't any less fun; they adjus...

#200 - The Riff Matrix, Ceiling Scenarios and Humble Darts (Bonus #content) from 2022-02-25T23:01

Due to factors, Elis and John weren't able to present their regular show today but don't worry - they're still here to provide you with some top quality direct-to-podcast content, and hopefully ...

#199 - Timeless John, Hairdryer Hacks and Fore Facts from 2022-02-18T16:42

A slightly shorter show today due to Storm Eunice, but that doesn’t mean there was any less badinage than you'd come to expect from 'The Unproducibles'. John was flying high after changing the l...

#198 - Smalltalk Tony, Clueless Kluivert and Definition Dread from 2022-02-11T17:29

Another week, another text topic that captures the hearts of a nation. Elis and John seem to have an instinctive knowledge on what the listeners of 5 Live want to get off their chests, and this ...

#197 - Human Dressage, Chaud Shame and Stunning Lamb from 2022-02-04T16:41

As they have proven time and time again Elis and John know instinctively what the nation wants to talk about; and this week the people of this country wanted to talk about the names of text grou...

#196 - Tax To The Max, The SWC and Elis’s Late Night from 2022-01-28T16:31

Life couldn’t get more exciting for John at the moment. Not only has he got a country walk this weekend it’s also his favourite time of the year: self assessment tax season! To reflect the excit...

#195 - Plastic Pipes, Trouser Tantrums and Hip Hop Hodgson from 2022-01-21T16:25

John’s back is hurting. No, not because he’s been “carrying this show for nearly 3 years” as he so often claims, but because he’s been pumping iron at the gym again! Thankfully his trusty spotte...

#194 - Gas Galore, Code Red Robins and Four Squats To The Wind from 2022-01-14T16:46

In radio, every once in a while you’ll spend hours coming up with a good idea only for a different idea to come out of nowhere that just captures the minds of the nation. That’s exactly what hap...

#193 - Ben’s Bananas, JR MK13 and Ironic Ironing from 2022-01-07T16:27

‘New year new me’ is ringing out across the land, but that sort of statement just doesn’t apply to Elis and John. They’re the exact same capable broadcasters that took us through 2021 and they m...

#192 - Elis James and John Robins: The Best of 2021 from 2021-12-31T15:00

As we wave goodbye to 2021 it’s time for us to once again look back at some of Elis and John’s highlights from the past 12 months. It might not have been the year we all expected but that hasn’t...

#191 - Christmas Day with Elis and John from 2021-12-25T04:00

It’s Christmas Day, and after spending Christmas Eve together at John’s house Elis and Producer Dave are woken on Christmas morning by the most magical to the sounds; John having a night terror....

#190 - Christmas Eve with Elis and John from 2021-12-24T15:00

Clement Clarke Moore famously wrote "Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." However, he couldn’t have been more wrong this ye...

#189 - Throuple Trouble, Big Sprout and Chip Bread from 2021-12-17T16:29

Today marked Elis and John’s final live show of 2021, and despite Producer Dave’s absence (he was at a flower arranging retreat in Suffolk) they were still able to hold it together to produce so...

#188 - John Virgo, John Cooper-Clarke&John Vaughan from 2021-12-10T18:51

Elis and John, worried about meeting Dave's 'bigger boy' mates, were on top form as some of the world's hottest celebs (review the definition) get involved in the show.

Someone drops in f...

#187 - Super Cans, Bagpipe Blues and Circling Sissons from 2021-12-03T17:33

Which of the following would you say are acceptable reasons to not travel down to London for a radio show? a) the birth of a child, b) every train from Manchester to London gets cancelled, c) to...

#186 - Solid Swans, Fridge The Ridge and Salve João from 2021-11-26T16:41

‘Love Actually’, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Pulp Fiction’. These are considered to be some of the best ensembles of all time, but did any of them win ‘Best Ensemble’ at the Audio Produc...

#185 - Contentious Corrie, Dairy Eggs and Helpful Honks from 2021-11-19T16:48

It may be over a month until Christmas Day but Elis and John are more than happy to provide crackers - namely in the form of today’s show. Is that just a roundabout way of saying the guys were o...

#184 - Totally Tom Toms, Blossoming Friendships and Oscar Whiskey Echo from 2021-11-12T17:17

As many of you will know Elis and John live their lives marching to the beat of their own drums, and in solidarity with Owain Wyn Evans during his 24 hour Drumathon the guys ventured up to Salfo...

#183 - Chafing Challenges, Lager Sleeves and Convivial Ceilidhs from 2021-11-05T16:54

With John being absent from the show this week the venerable Lou Sanders joined Elis and Producer Dave in the studio to steady the ‘Good Ship 5 Live’; and there was so much fun to be had! In wha...

#182 - Supersized Sieves, Hot Eggs and a Festival of Landfill from 2021-10-29T15:40

In what was a very wet and windy day in London today two broadcasters arrived at Broadcasting House soaked in not just rain; but badinage too. Yes, the guys returned to present live radio to the...

#181 - #SaveJohn, Pen Pilfering and Little Baby Dave from 2021-10-22T14:00

It might be hard to believe but Elis and John don’t spend every waking moment of their life creating cutting edge #content; sometimes they have other commitments to attend to, which is why this ...

#180 - Club Mid 40s, Double Deacy and Jimmy’s Clean Hands from 2021-10-15T16:45

“Anything is possible if you wish hard enough”, and it appears that John has been wishing his evenings away. Because today the guys were joined on the show by one of John’s dream dinner guests (...

#179 - Tog Talk, Wee Sheets and a Scouse Spaceman from 2021-10-08T15:06

The boys are back in town; and by town we mean Broadcasting House, as this week the guys returned to their spiritual home after a short sabbatical at Maida Vale. Despite having to get up extra e...

#178 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Self Esteem from 2021-10-01T16:06

If you wander the fabled corridors of Maida Vale Studios you will walk past MV4: the studio where John Peel recorded his famous ‘Peel Sessions’, which is marked with a picture of the great prese...

#177 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Sexy Gum Disease from 2021-09-24T16:07

Today marked the start of the Ryder Cup, and with his golf cap turned backwards and a livestream of the tournament in his eye line John really demonstrated his love for golf throughout the show ...

#176 - Venturi Vagueness, Ambidextrous Pencils and John’s Missing Head from 2021-09-17T15:21

Poor old Robins. Not only did a misunderstanding lead to him having to broadcast from home, he also had to battle his way through a show whilst everything seemed hellbent on bringing him down. T...

#175 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Cornetto Cleavage from 2021-09-10T16:52

Today, Elis and John made history: they became the first Anglo-Welsh double header radio show to broadcast LIVE from the legendary Maida Vale*.

Presenting from a studio which had once bee...

#174 - Bounty Balti, 3 Pint Cape and Inglese Dave from 2021-09-03T16:19

It’s been one hell of a week for Elis and John. Elis spent his time rediscovering his youth at a holiday park that’s definitely designed for young people, and John appeared on the pitch of a Tes...

#173 - Al Cook, Too Much Water and John's Small Holiday from 2021-08-27T15:35

With Elis sunning himself in tropical Bedfordshire, John was joined by friend of the show Lou Sanders! Amongst the fun, they played a fantastic grape-based Made Up Game suggested by 9-year-old R...

#172 - Belly Balance, Plate Winslet and Frozen Jackets from 2021-08-20T17:21

Amongst today's massive show revelations, we discovered that in some very specific circumstances, there are a number of non-domestic animals that Producer Dave can't touch, we found out that Eli...

#171 - Analogue Grapes, The Aberystwyth Problem and Matriarchal Meatballs from 2021-08-13T15:54

Today saw the return of Elis and John to their regular two hour slot - meaning you get an extra half hour of #content from the UK’s youngest broadcasters. It's the first time they've broadcast f...

#170 - Animatronic René, Playground Pentathlons and a Dhansak Ransack from 2021-08-06T16:55

The fastest people on Earth have been appearing at Tokyo 2020 over the past 2 weeks, so in celebration Elis and John decided to demonstrate their speed by flying through their usual amount of #c...

#169 - A Fabia Farewell, Irate Initialisms and One Thousand Eggs from 2021-07-30T16:02

Despite the universe seemingly doing everything it could to keep Elis and John off-air today the guys powered through the pain and strife to bring #content to the masses (which is ironic given t...

#168 - Crustacean Crimes, Sturdy Sick Bowls and Petrol Pump Peeves from 2021-07-23T15:38

Back in their usual slot of Friday afternoons on 5 Live like a comfy pair of slippers - but slippers capable of dishing out witty repartee and young, hip content - the chaps chatted to a fascina...

#167 - European Sundays: The Cotmeister, Crying In The Quad and Tales With Tony from 2021-07-18T12:41

It was an emotional show today; not just because it was the final edition of Elis and John’s European Sundays, but also because John has found out he might have to bid farewell to his beloved 20...

#166 - European Sundays: 11 Lions, The Wolf In The Lift and The Mathematics Of Hurt from 2021-07-11T12:40

Being tasked with representing the ‘voice of the fans” on the morning of England’s first appearance in a major men’s final is akin to being awarded an OBE for ‘Services To Chat’, and the recipie...

#165 - European Sundays: Dirty Dotun, A Robin For Robins and Bar Boxing Champions from 2021-07-04T13:21

If you thought the Euros was tense then just wait until you wrap your ears around this week’s podcast. The show could easily have been derailed but in a reversal of roles this time it was Elis a...

#164 - European Sundays: Elis James PLC, Stat Shame and Two Tickets To Toploader from 2021-06-27T12:19

After what can only be described as a 'difficult' 24 hours for the Welsh there were worries that Elis would be sighing his way through the show, but thankfully his ever dependent strike partner ...

#163 - Dermot's Threads, Youthful Eyes and "Remorse Makes A Home" from 2021-06-25T15:31

With football off the menu for one day Elis and John returned to their regular Friday slot, and what a return it was. John watched in dismay as Elis took steps to appear younger than he actually...

#162 - European Sundays: Big Nev, Busy Beds and The National Calf Museum from 2021-06-20T12:45

The dust seems to be settling after the England vs Scotland game… But wait: Elis and John are here to kick up that dust into a tornado of top quality sporting #content. Elis attempts to name his...

#161 - Stuart Braithwaite, Gruff Rhys and Emma Inch from 2021-06-15T15:14

In a change to regular programming the guys sat in for Nihal on his Tuesday afternoon show. It's a coveted slot, covering some of the hardest-hitting topics and news stories in the world today. ...

#160 - European Sundays: Gala Days, Igor Chiles and Bland Crisps from 2021-06-13T13:17

Euros fever has hit the 5 Live schedule, and today marked the first edition of Elis and John's European Sundays. Despite early signs that Elis might broadcast with his head in his hands the guys...

#159 - Swifty In Greenock, Boxing Gophers and Prosecco O’Clock from 2021-06-11T15:41

An absolute triumph of a show today, with potentially the best text topic of all time. Elis practised having a producer talk into his ear whilst broadcasting LIVE (he needs to work on it), John ...

#158 - Shergar, Vanilla Ice&All Things Nice from 2021-06-04T15:59

Today marked Elis and John's 100th live show on 5 Live - despite many thinking they might not even make it into double figures - and to celebrate the occasion a celebratory 'beep' started going ...

#157 - Faulty Fish Burgers, Elis’s Suit Strife and Handsome Greg James from 2021-05-28T16:35

John is starting to become 'The Boy Who Cried Sacked', because in today’s show he once again fired and rehired Producer Dave; except this time he did it TWICE. Also, Elis was on a high because h...

#156 - Downing Outlets, Elis’s Car (TM) and Owen Wilson Optimism from 2021-05-21T15:40

In today’s show John revealed his intercostal golfing injury, Elis discussed his upcoming BBC television project (which he’s allowed to talk about on air, much to John’s behest) and a lovely lol...

#155 - FA Cup Fabricators, 6am Dog Walkers and The Dangers of Turmeric from 2021-05-14T16:29

This week's show was one for the purists as it had a little bit of everything. There was some classic Elis (another one of his six funny voices), some classic John (tales of multiple anxiety dre...

#154 - Tip Talk, Japanese Bowling and The Key to Advertising from 2021-05-07T16:50

This week, John raises the roof with some remarkable rhymes, Elis continues to live without a fridge, and the chaps launch a brand new feature because they simply can't stop bleeding fresh, rele...

#153 - Fussy Fridges, Petroleum Pioneers and Bad Blowing from 2021-04-30T15:47

Today's Made Up Game has actual real-life props, Elis's 'funny voices' feature gets creepy, and John excuses himself from a Zoom call to go and have a cry on his bathroom floor. All the usual st...

#152 - Hobmas Eve, Muted Weddings and BMI BS from 2021-04-23T16:04

After a tense start to proceedings because John couldn't successfully login to the BBC text system, things improved as the afternoon progressed with a fantastic 'funny voice' from Elis, a superb...

#151 - Ridiculous Sting, Maud The Goat and Craven's Bingo from 2021-04-16T15:58

For the first time since 2020, James and Robins were back together in the studio, bringing relevant #content to the masses while looking each other square in the eye. The nod and winks were back...

#150 - The Isolation Tapes: Fin. from 2021-04-14T15:30

After more than 12 months of lockdown #content it's finally the big day (not Elis's sister's birthday). The boys bid farewell to The Isolation Tapes in the only way they know how: by heading to ...

#149 - Kevin and the Bean… and Dave (Bonus #content) from 2021-04-10T13:00

Something a bit different today due to a change to the 5 Live schedule. John reveals his PRAM problems, Elis dreams about having a single idea, and Producer Dave finds out his twins share a birt...

#148 - The Isolation Tapes: Dave’s Sexy Friends from 2021-04-07T16:01

In what will hopefully be the last episode from true isolation (they’ll be making the most of the pub garden for next week’s final Isolation Tape) the guys discuss the Papa Doble, John/Elis turn...

#147 - May Day, Hard Hats and Mediocre Britain from 2021-04-02T14:46

Aside from one slip of the tongue that is barely noticeable and a few messy interruptions here and there (proof if proof be need be that no one listens to Producer Dave), in and amongst the roug...

#146 - The Isolation Tapes: Primed and Exfoliated from 2021-03-31T12:59

John & Elis keep getting told by friends' wives that they all fancy Producer Dave. However, John (38) has now seen Old Man Robins staring back in the mirror. But as a 21st century, boundary ...

#145 - Finnish Frolicking, Census Sensibility and Naked Wakes from 2021-03-26T16:13

Today, we're joined by a surprise Ask John contributor, John is required to offer up a number of corrections and clarifications, and we're reminded why it's never wise to enter a new room naked....

#144 - The Isolation Tapes: We All Have Opinions from 2021-03-24T06:00

This week the guys ponder “how far do you need to run before it stops getting sexy?”, and are lucky enough to once again be joined by the world record holder of the 8 mile run (Producer Dave).

#143 - Insane Domains, Effusive Adrian and Futuristic Newsletters from 2021-03-19T16:34

Blink and you'll miss today's show, as the horses running around in circles meant the content juggernaut of Elis James and John Robins was reduced to just a one hour offering. But fear not! We m...

#142 - The Isolation Tapes: Life Is First Boredom, Then Fear from 2021-03-17T11:25

Vintage stuff from Elis, John and Producer Dave today with all frequencies of the electromagnetic #content spectrum touched upon; namely John’s "bag of death", Elis’s aversion to improv warm-up ...

#141 - Feline Apertures, Big Toothpaste and Radio Robins from 2021-03-12T16:15

Today's Made Up Game features a heady and nostalgic mix of Mark Goodier, Ultra Naté and Dina Carroll, we're interrupted with pleasant award-winning news, and there's some dubious advice offered ...

#140 - The Isolation Tapes: Elis's Sister's Birthday from 2021-03-10T15:28

Set a reminder for April 12th. Not because pub gardens reopen, but because it’s Elis’s sister's birthday and he’s on a one man mission to make sure the whole world knows about it. Also, if anyon...

#139 - Foreign Trees, Elusive Elis and Two Dozen Spices from 2021-03-05T17:06

After John finished a pen (a feat Elis claimed could never be achieved), graphologist Tracey took it upon herself to analyse the lads' handwriting. Her findings were eerily accurate. Elsewhere, ...

#138 - The Isolation Tapes: Perilous Pickles from 2021-03-03T11:06

Hypothetically, if you were dared to eat a deathly chilli pickle would you continue to eat the whole jar at your own behest? No? Well John did, and the words 'reaping' and 'sowing' now spring to...

#137 - Market Stall Magic, Destructive Shuttlecocks and First Time Flukes from 2021-02-26T16:55

As Elis and John continue to bring A-grade content to the masses from their respective homes, it's now widely accepted that the internet issues that plague Elis's connectivity are actually provi...

#136 - The Isolation Tapes: Mr Rotovator from 2021-02-24T14:14

The lads discuss if Elis has what it takes to play League 1 football, if John could scale El Capitan (after six cans and with no extra training), and if Dave should do his gardening topless or b...

#135 - 40 Cats, Conwy Crossbars and Detective James from 2021-02-19T16:53

Today, discussion turns to Elis becoming a hypothetical Hollywood superstar, John's professional diligence, and the pitfalls of the phonetic alphabet.

#134 - The Isolation Tapes: Elis James’ Circuit Digs from 2021-02-17T06:00

Love is well and truly in the air this week as Elis flirts with the idea of becoming an archaeologist, and the boys discuss Dave’s “blue” Valentine's Day card (it has nothing to do with Manchest...

#133 - Patriotic Milk, Oche Orators and Scores On The Pause from 2021-02-12T17:02

This week, we find out whether Elis's snoring is crippling his love life, we have a strong contender for the best Made Up Game of the year so far, and much to the dismay of his Celtic co-host, J...

#132 - The Isolation Tapes: John’s Pipe Vigil from 2021-02-10T18:31

Dismantling a buggy. An emergency phone call. A 20kg low-alcohol lager delivery. Just three of the high-octane interruptions that threatened to derail this week's episode. Naked numismatists als...

#131 - Bleeding Coins, Llantrisant Burns and Chargeable Spitfires from 2021-02-05T17:06

On today's show, Elis really gets behind his lifelong love of diesel, John bores a coin expert to death by talking about coins, and we all enjoy a Made Up Game called 'Things In Things'. To get ...

#130 - The Isolation Tapes: The Naked Coin Collector from 2021-02-03T09:58

Elis and John discuss selling out (their stance is far less militant than Fugazi's). Also, are you struggling to get rid of your Christmas tree? Just wait for someone "knocking about" to come an...

#129 - Redd Pepper, Killer Calamities, and Amusing Muse Musings from 2021-01-29T17:53

A semblance of order was thankfully restored to on air proceedings as Producer Dave's hand remained firm and steady on the 5 Live tiller. If anything, this week's gaffs came courtesy of Messrs J...

#128 - The Isolation Tapes: Ode to the 90s and 00s from 2021-01-27T08:42

There's an awful lot of love for the past today. Specifically for the decade when music finished (the 90s), student gigs and the days of misspent youth, as both Elis and John dream of returning ...

#127 - 'I Have Lost Output' from 2021-01-22T17:54

As slick, competent broadcasts go, today's show won't be bothering any end-of-year award ceremonies. With cut audio and overlooked emails just two lowlights of the programme, it's fair to say Pr...

#126 - The Isolation Tapes: Soft John from 2021-01-19T18:19

A busy hunk of pure intense chat this week, with seamless traversing of the timeless topics of the CIA, smells and getting kicked in the knackers. Also expect sweet tales of fatherhood and Elis ...

#125 - Dictionary Fawners, Mean Averages and a Penchant for Purple from 2021-01-15T17:37

Week two under the new tri-simulcast regime, and the boys are flying as they broadcast from their respective lounges and open wardrobes. Ulcer obliteration, homeschooling hacks and the plight of...

#124 – The Isolation Tapes: Between Wonnacott and Gooch from 2021-01-14T06:00

The boys are encapsulating two different aspects of the UK population's gamut of lockdown problems.

In Casa del James the issues are of the practical home-schooling variety.

In Robin...

#123 - The Isolation Tapes: Booze Banishment&Beauty Sleep from 2021-01-12T06:00

The lads return to keep you company throughout Lockdown 3.

It's non-stop non-action in the Robins and James households, but they're full of public service advice on quitting booze and goi...

#122 - Glitchy Daleks, Sky High Plaques and Domestic Printing from 2021-01-08T19:18

In what was most certainly a radio first (it probably wasn't), Elis, John and Producer tri-simulcast from Bucks, South London and Salford as the chaps went LIVE for the first time from their res...

#121 - Elis and John's New Year's Day Nuggets from 2021-01-01T14:30

Elis and John look back over their favourite show moments from 2020. Including a day that John describes as 'the great betrayal,' a tense Made Up Game and a toe curling Shame Well. Happy New Yea...

#120 - Elis and John's Christmas #Content from 2020-12-25T09:00

Hitting digital terrestrial airwaves on Christmas Morning, Elis and John bring you a very special show jam-packed with Christmas Content. Expect present swapping, an Unsung Hero from the North P...

#119 - Brian May, Plaque Chat and Poetreh from 2020-12-18T16:37

Elis and John chat to Queen legend, Brian May! Or, to rephrase, John chats to Brian May while Elis patiently listens. Elsewhere, some secondary school pupils have a poetic surprise for Producer ...

#118 - Overstated Groins, Toddler Tax and Bums from 2020-12-11T16:38

A show derailed by backsides, Elis and John try to keep up with a flurry of correspondence focused solely on celebrity derrières and how many we’ve 'collected'.

There’s some normal show s...

#117 - Sackable Tardiness, Naked Nicholas Witchell and Bare Naked Shame from 2020-12-04T16:18

After arriving 12 minutes late for today’s show preparation, this may well be Elis’s final show on 5 Live, as John makes it his number one priority to get him disciplined/fired. Elsewhere, a man...

#116 - The Isolashion Tapes: Canadian Caners from 2020-12-02T09:56

As we bid adieu to the current series of Isolation Tapes, the team enjoy a couple of looseners as Elis and John partake in a very tense game of 'Flagulate'.

#115 - Jayne Torvill, Petrol Pandemonium and Broadsheet Snogs from 2020-11-27T16:20

Once again proving why this show isn't part of the BBC's news quota, Elis and John discuss what modern petrol gauges represent, how you practised kissing when you were younger and why the TV pro...

#114 - The Isolation Tapes: 'We're not actually putting this out, are we?' from 2020-11-25T06:00

Elis and John return for another instalment of The Isolation Tapes as John takes on the greatest challenge of his life - naming every country in the world from memory. Can he do it? Does Produce...

#113 - Razz Ennui, Bedside Spanners and the BBC Away Day from 2020-11-20T16:39

Elis and John return with more accessible anecdotal content, intricately designed to actively engage with the BBC's much-sought-after under-35 demographic whilst successfully retaining 5 Live's ...

#112 - The Isolation Tapes: Knee ops and jockstraps from 2020-11-18T06:00

The chaps return for more isolated 'waffle' (John's words) as Dave delivers a blow-by-blow account of his recent vasectomy, John weighs up his career options and Elis boasts about his incredible...

#111 - Loocations, Tricky Tech and Unproducable Agreements from 2020-11-13T17:09

This week, it’s the build up to 'the snip' for Producer Dave, John demonstrates just how blummin' easy the rules of golf are to follow, and Elis offers a ‘come get me’ plea to the producers of '...

#110 - The Isolation Tapes: The band are back apart from 2020-11-11T06:00

With tighter restrictions in place across parts of the UK, Elis, John & Producer Dave once again come together from their respective abodes to offer some company and conversation.

#109 - Old Man Elis, Elis is 40 and Elis’s Fifth Decade from 2020-11-06T16:26

On today’s show, John is keen to remind everyone that Elis is much older than he is, our Unsung Hero is a bike-riding bread-wielding icon, and despite many warnings to steer clear, the chaps giv...

#108 - Big Food, Vigorous Crushes and Tech Shame from 2020-10-30T17:06

A busy show with surprises around every corner, Elis and John are joined by a somewhat morbid Unsung Hero, worldwide geography proves vital for today’s Made Up Game, and we talk massive food.

#107 - Synonymphonies, Eternal Eyesight and Dave's Accessible Poetry from 2020-10-23T15:30

It was a jam packed show with Elis and John! We spoke to the inventor of the Rubik's Cube, discussed the times you met a celebrity and were oblivious to them and played a competitive Made Up Gam...

#106 - Laughable Hair, Aggy Anchovies and 5-Minute Snogs from 2020-10-16T15:58

Join Elis and John for an Unsung Hero living life in the fast lane, a very sexy anecdote around Elis's discovery of the magnificent BBC Sounds, and a few timely appearances from your friend and ...

#105 - Wake Up Sheeple and Smell The Beef! from 2020-10-09T13:30

John talks us through his wine Hall of Fame, Elis takes full advantage of his 'home advantage' in Made up Games, and the wonderful Kerry Godliman pops by for a chat about the 'billion projects' ...

#104 - Gateway Golf, Mag Fame and Frequent Invigoration from 2020-10-02T15:31

In a rare reversal of moods, John was the one with the pep in his step today, whereas Elis was stressed through having 'a lot on'. Nevertheless, it was another belter of a show with Marie Rose s...

#103 - Freedom You Can Trust, Synonyms and John's Canadian Brain from 2020-09-25T15:54

The chaps are joined by an Unsung Hero that Elis falls in love with, John offers more wayward opinions disguised loosely as facts (this time around the size of Canada), and friend and comedian R...

#102 - Cistern Fear, Tommy Tabasco and Geo-Political Balance from 2020-09-18T15:58

Elis and John find unexpected joy in dealing in stone cold fact, Neil Diamond divides listener opinion and homemade guac comes in for a real hammering.

#101 - Feudal Britain, Bookshop Shame and Overwhelming Sounds from 2020-09-11T16:14

Today’s Unsung Hero is right up John’s golfing street, Elis gets edgy with 14th century Britain, and it transpires Tuffers is living everyone’s dream inside the cricketing bio bubble.

#100 - Salty Balance, WAFTAs and Upside Down Agreements from 2020-09-04T17:15

On today’s centurion episode, Elis and John ask about the times you’ve broken into your own property, the debate rages around mineral water, and John takes the law into his own hands.

#99 - Micro Pigs, Rude Rugby and Le Great Yarmouth from 2020-08-28T17:46

With backroom production staff dropping like flies, show vibes were a little looser than usual today. Still, what is live radio if backs aren't firmly against the wall for the entirety of the br...

#98 - Viral Quiche, The Love of Lyndhurst and Haterz Gonna Hate from 2020-08-21T15:29

After a week away, Elis is back and he’s brimming with award-winning ideas. Elsewhere, the chaps pitch new sport 'Catch' to the Director of Sport at the IOC, our Unsung Hero is a daytime TV geni...

#97 - Lou Sanders, Herts Holidays and John’s Greedy Palms from 2020-08-14T15:19

With Elis holidaying in Berkhamsted, the wonderful Lou Sanders joined John on the show today! Will she do Elis proud in today’s Made Up Game? Can she successfully read John’s palm? And crucially...

#96 - Erotic Traffic, Half Cut Barbers and Catch from 2020-08-07T16:15

Elis and John are joined by a fantastic Unsung Hero who adorned a record-breaking album cover from the mid noughties, today's Shame Well is excruciating, and Elis invents a new sport called Catc...

#95 - Van Life, D:Ream Black Holes and Bare TMS from 2020-07-31T15:26

Today, Elis and John are joined by intimacy coordinator Ita O'Brien as today's Unsung Hero, another Made Up Game is thrown into disarray, and Elis enters a new spiritual age, apparently.

#94 - Projects, Patios and A Horse Walks Into A Bar from 2020-07-24T15:47

This week with Elis James and John Robins, Q Magazine editor Ted Kessler is on the show to talk about the sad demise of the publication, we ask for tales of your many unfinished projects, and we...

#93 - Bravo Sierra, Upside Down Ducks and Edible Ailments from 2020-07-17T15:34

Join Elis and John for new feature Ask John, nearly new feature Edgy Elis, and very old feature Made Up Games. Plus, today’s topic is all about ‘when kids ruin things’. All this and more from Br...

#92 - Skirting Boards, Edgy Elis and Squeaky Bonnie Tyler from 2020-07-10T15:29

What better way to return to live radio for the first time in months than by talking to Royal Mail’s Stamp Strategy Manager. Aside from this huge exclusive, Elis gets edgy, John discusses extra...

#91 - The Isolation Tapes: 177,000 miles on the nose from 2020-07-08T10:14

As lockdown continues to ease, Elis and John conclude The Isolation Tapes with a socially distant rendezvous.

#90 - Dead Pigeons, 50-Metre Walks and the Love of Lindt from 2020-07-03T13:30

Join Elis and John for a big interview with Jason Manford, a special culinary surprise for John, and a fantastic guest in former comedian Teresa Coyne.

#89 - The Isolation Tapes: How has our podcast become this? from 2020-07-01T04:30

John helps Elis figure out what his new hobby should be and Producer Jess and Elis are gob smacked with John's toaster fact.

#88 - Base Gravy, French Shame and Dave's Big Joke from 2020-06-26T13:30

Elis James and John Robins are back with fellow comedian and author Jen Brister on to talk about what it's like surviving in lockdown once your whole tour is cancelled! The chaps are also after ...

#87 - The Isolation Tapes: Chris Packham’s Rabbit Affray from 2020-06-24T08:11

It's a roller coaster of an episode! Beer shopping stresses, cycling across America, Chris Packham joins us, sexy virtual reality running and defrosting food.

#86 - Well Dimensions, Crap Mountains and Dave's Hot Meat from 2020-06-19T13:30

The boys are joined by rising star Arlo Parks and Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess to talk about virtual online gigs, listening parties and 'being the youngest people alive'.

#85 - The Isolation Tapes: Hares and Rabbits - The Conclusion from 2020-06-17T13:19

After countless emails and lengthy discussions, Elis and John finally have the answer to the ongoing question - would a hare and rabbit be friends?

#84 - Richard Osman, Sexy Silence and John's Rubbish Book from 2020-06-12T13:30

Elis and John are joined by the presenter and novelist Richard Osman. Records are broken in Made Up Games, James Cracknell enters the Shame Well, and friend of the show Tan France gives his verd...

#83 - The Isolation Tapes: Life is a Roller Coaster of Vibes from 2020-06-10T16:28

Elis and John discuss how John would fit into a boyband and Producer Dave gives us a great tip if you're struggling to get to sleep.

#82 - Alice Bands, Matt Forde and John's Annual Thicko Tax from 2020-06-05T13:30

This week, John tries to fix a laptop with a golf tee, Elis showcases a completely pointless skill, and guest Matt Forde explains what it was like to walk outside for the first time in 12 weeks....

#81 - The very best of the #BonusContent (with Sarah Millican) from 2020-06-04T14:56

As Elis and John attempted to fulfil their contractual obligation of delivering an ambitious number of podcasts in a matter of weeks, friend of the show Sarah Millican guides us through the high...

#80 - The Big Birthday Bonanza from 2020-05-29T13:30

Elis and John celebrate one year on BBC Radio 5 Live with some amazing surprise guests that render both presenters speechless.

#79 - The Isolation Tapes: Yoga Pranks from 2020-05-28T04:45

We've heard all about John's yoga journey but this week we hear about Elis' experience. John gives us an update on their overly ambitious contractual obligation to produce podcasts, and thoughts...

#78 - The Isolation Tapes: A rare case of nostalgitis from 2020-05-26T11:20

In today's Isolation Tape, Elis feigns illness to justify his recent performances and John reads more of your emails.

#77 - Basics, Basics, Fundamentals from 2020-05-22T13:30

In no real change to usual proceedings, John isn't happy with this week's Made Up Game, Jon Richardson says hello from his home made pub to talk about his new podcast, and the chaps get some muc...

#76 - The Isolation Tapes: The Judgemental DIY Guy from 2020-05-21T04:45

Elis tells us about a story that tugged at his heart strings and a listener's email leads them to talking about, your friend and mine, the service station.

#75 - The Isolation Tapes: Pedantic Notes from 2020-05-19T10:44

John tells us about something annoying he found on his car, Producer Dave talks boozy jogging and a listener sends in a great story about Liam Gallagher.

#74 - Soggy Flares, Suzi Ruffell and Snoop Dogg's Sideline from 2020-05-15T13:30

This week, John takes up Yoga, the Falklands / Faroes controversy continues to rage, and the brilliant Suzi Ruffell pops by - virtually - for a chat.

#73 - The Isolation Tapes: Half Man Half Biscuit from 2020-05-14T14:27

John talks us through his new musical discovery, we discover a new way to spice up our daily walks and a listener provides us with a conundrum which left us scratching our heads.

The Isolation Tapes: Canageddon from 2020-05-12T15:00

The boys have started watching the TV show 'Normal People' and have some thoughts on the steamy scenes. Plus, they reminisce about those house parties we threw as teenagers.

#71 - Edible Loveplay, Adorable Sneezing and Sarah Millican from 2020-05-08T13:30

Bringing the laughs over a passable video conferencing system and some shaky broadband, Elis and John are joined by the wonderful Sarah Millican.

#70 - The Isolation Tapes: John's Lockdown Birthday from 2020-05-06T07:53

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 from 2020-05-01T13:30

The chaps are joined by special guests Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett, Elis tries to bribe Producer Dave over a catastrophic geographical faux pas, and John falls in love with our Unsung Hero.

#68 - The Isolation Tapes: 50,000 Johns and Lou Sanders from 2020-04-30T04:45

Elis and John discuss their dream festival line-up and we're joined by Lou Sanders!

#67 - The Isolation Tapes: Movie Blunders: The Movie from 2020-04-28T15:53

Elis and John read out some emails from frontline workers and things getting heated between them when discussing Elton John.

#66 - The Isolation Tapes: Backstreet Bakers from 2020-04-27T04:50

As we enter our sixth week in lockdown, Elis and John read your emails and thoughts turn to what we'll do when the lockdown is lifted.

#65 - Brummie Shakespeare and James Acaster from 2020-04-24T13:25

Elis and John are here to provide some much needed laughs. James Acaster joins us to talk about his lockdown experience and podcast series Perfect Sounds, and we get a pretty dark Shame Well. En...

#64 - The Isolation Tapes: A Mechanical Hug from 2020-04-22T04:45

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 from 2020-04-20T04:45

Elis and John read out your emails, discuss virtual dating and your friend and mine... the tree.

#62 - Better than The Ashes from 2020-04-17T13:30

Elis James and John Robins fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content. Producer Dave tells us about welcoming his twins into the world and we play a very tense Made Up ...

#61 - The Isolation Tapes: Having A Big Cry from 2020-04-15T05:00

Elis and John read out your emails, thoughts turn to having a big cry and there's an update with John's hay fever journey.

#60 - The Isolation Tapes: Johnny Two Sheds from 2020-04-13T04:45

Elis, John and Producer Dave read through your emails and discuss shed consolidation and John's new exercise regime.

#59 - Hands Hands Hands from 2020-04-10T13:30

Elis and John bring you more fun from a safe social distance. Elis crumbles under pressure, John talks us through his meticulous PR campaign strategy, and today's Shame Well will make you want t...

#58 - The Isolation Tapes: Crying in the Urinals from 2020-04-09T04:45

As Elis, John and Producer Dave start to really settle into their lockdown life they get an email which ruffles some feathers.

#57 - The Isolation Tapes: Little Lord Fauntleroy's Blue Tick Wallpaper from 2020-04-07T04:00

As social distancing continues, Elis, John and Producer Dave's thoughts turn to lockdown facial hair and which internet browser James Bond would use.

#56 - Isolation Vents, Exciting Mortgage Emails and John Deacon Masks from 2020-04-03T13:30

Broadcasting from their respective homes, Elis and John use a couple of USB mics, a serviceable internet connection and some top quality video conferencing software to bring you more much-needed...

#55 - The Isolation Tapes: James Dean didn’t get hay fever, did he? from 2020-04-01T04:30

As we all settle into our new environs and routines, Elis, John and Producer Dave discuss gone off wine, superfluous soil and parsnips going through puberty.

#54 - The Isolation Tapes: Crows and Crohn's from 2020-03-29T06:45

As the social distancing continues Elis and John bring some relief from their 'Isolation Pods' from the three corners of the UK. Well, Stockport, Crystal Palace and Hampshire.

#53 - Hull4Heroes, Merkel's House Party and 800 kilos of Soil from 2020-03-27T16:19

As we all remain socially distant, Elis and John bring you another fantastic Unsung Hero that pulls on all the heartstrings, John's had a golf course built for him whilst in isolation, and Elis goe...

#52 - The Isolation Tapes: Clever old Dagda from 2020-03-25T06:45

As Elis, John and Producer Dave continue to remain socially distant, thoughts inevitably turn to pubs, darts and strategically placed awards. #elisandjohn

#51 - The Isolation Tapes: Clock on, clock off from 2020-03-24T06:45

Recorded 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 from 2020-03-22T23:00

Recorded 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,...

#49 - The Driving Range (Bonus #content) from 2020-03-18T06:30

He’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 from 2020-03-13T06:30

With 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'...

#47 - Board Games (Bonus #content) from 2020-03-11T06:30

To 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 from 2020-03-06T17:30

Welcome 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 ...

#46b - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin from 2020-03-06T14:05

Welcome 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 ...

#45 - Producer Dave’s Guide to Manchester (Bonus #Content) from 2020-03-04T06:30

Elis 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 from 2020-02-28T17:46

You 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...

#43 - Chesham United Commentary (Bonus #Content) from 2020-02-26T06:30

So 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 from 2020-02-21T18:05

Live 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 an...

#41 - Escape Room (Bonus #content) from 2020-02-19T06:45

To 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 from 2020-02-14T18:51

The 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) from 2020-02-12T06:45

To 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 from 2020-02-07T17:44

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 by a Teletubby. Enjoy!

#37 - Crazy Golf (Bonus #Content) from 2020-02-05T06:30

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 their pre-agreed target (a target that, in hindsig...

#36 - Fingers On Pies, Whatsapp Fails and Bubble Bath Decadence from 2020-01-31T17:53

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 the Spice Girls. Enjoy!

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#35 - Peak Times, Chippy Tunes and The Viscount of Value from 2020-01-24T17:48

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 and we learn all about Simon Mayo's repeat fees...

#34 - Elis's Ginormous Lev, Dirty Shame and Boots Trolley Dashes from 2020-01-17T17:46

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 whole load of division. Embrace the tension, and...

#33 - Adrian’s Fat Tongue, Mind Scenarios and Football Stickers from 2020-01-10T18:01

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 how he wants to step back from having an opinio...

#32 - Topless Cooking, London Buses and Andy Zaltzman from 2020-01-03T17:43

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 - was perhaps a little too tense, cricket satiris...

#31 - Elis and John's Christmas Crackers from 2019-12-26T01:01

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 Live, with lots of brand new #content thrown i...

#30 - Russell Howard, Willy Warmers and Elis's Chunky Bum - Live From The Pub! from 2019-12-20T18:46

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 Live.

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#29 - A Generic Central London Christmas Market (Bonus #Content) from 2019-12-13T06:00

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 and velcro hammers are all big talking points o...

#28 - Medieval Sword Fighting, Keith Floyd and Dim Sheep from 2019-12-06T18:14

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 raise a smile. Enjoy!

#27 - Coins, New Kids On The Block and Al Murray’s Sausage Roll from 2019-11-29T18:23

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 features including Shame Well, a belting Made Up Game ...

#26 - Alignment Meetings, The Golden Age of Welsh Football and Stormzy from 2019-11-22T17:42

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 Hero onto the show. Enjoy!

Email: eli...

#25 - Boozy Cruisey, Carbon Neutral Mind Holidays and the Art of the Pre-Record from 2019-11-15T18:33

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-based game goes wrong, and Producer Dave has some big n...

#24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide from 2019-11-08T17:32

Separated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show from London and Salford respectively.

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#23 - Loose and Live from Tobacco Dock from 2019-11-01T18:46

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 performances from Cass McCombs and ZUZU, lots o...

Bonus #content: How Do You Cope? Trailer from 2019-10-31T09:49

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 about the stress and how he coped as a junio...

#22 - White lies, Bum Cameras and Bowie from 2019-10-25T18:44

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 about his latest trip to the doctors and Elis talks...

#21 - Lad Whispering, Corporates and Fun On The Toilet from 2019-10-18T17:45

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 brushing your teeth on the toilet. Enjoy!

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#20 - Josh Widdicombe, Boozy Birthdays and The WAFTAs from 2019-10-11T16:00

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 this is the podcast episode you've been waitin...

#19 - Party Bags, Hurdy Gurdies and Edible Christmas Trees from 2019-10-04T18:10

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!

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#18 - Funeral Levity, Kermode's TV and Kit Chat from 2019-09-27T17:41

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 Game.

Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk
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#17 - Petty Put-Offs, Football Debuts and Waving Cat Emojis from 2019-09-20T16:00

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 best to cram in just as much top notch #content a...

#16 - Good Deeds Gone Wrong, Mayo's Eyelashes, and Unsung Heroes from 2019-09-13T18:26

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 of us. #16 is dedicated to Producer Dave's siste...

#15 - Nude Timber Magnates, Kermode-gate, and Too Many Nigels from 2019-09-06T18:10

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 Bristol-based facts from John that vary in quality. E...

#14 - Webcam Shame Well, Shower Technique and Angry Dads from 2019-08-30T18:52

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 another dehumidifier/air con unit revelation and we...

#13 - Live From Edinburgh with Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel from 2019-08-23T18:36

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 Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel create an anarchic '...

#12 - Live from Edinburgh with Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty from 2019-08-16T17:25

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 - there was a cringeworthy Scottish Shame Well, an unexpe...

#11 - Live from Edinburgh with Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell from 2019-08-09T18:50

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.

For the first time ever we have the E...

#10 - Live from Edinburgh with Matt Forde and Al Murray from 2019-08-02T18:37

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 wonderful guests, John reveals his encyclop...

#9 - Soil Shame, Sweary Golf, and John's £40k Marathon from 2019-07-26T17:53

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 cricket fantasy, more frantic wheel-spinning and -...

#8 - The Pub (Bonus #Content) from 2019-07-19T16:00

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 safe cycling, crisps, and a special pub-...

#7 - John's House (Bonus #Content) from 2019-07-12T20:21

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 pops round to John's house. Expect the usual list...

#6 - Elis's House (Bonus #Content) from 2019-07-05T16:00

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 partner Isy got him for his 30th birthday, how...

#5 - Dishwashers, Tipsy Cricket and Ol' Johnny Three Hours Early from 2019-06-28T17:56

Join 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: elisandjohn@bbc.c...

#4 - Dad Breaks, Sex Shame and Insta-Clones from 2019-06-21T18:13

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 possibly too much motorway chat.

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#3 - Todgers, The Fairness Desk and Clicking VAT Man from 2019-06-14T19:15

Another action-packed show from Elis James and John Robins, with this week's hot topics including wedding commutes, fragrant comedians, and the fact that Elis has never heard of the M2 motorway. En...

#2 - Knackerwatch, Valley Vespas and Listener Remuneration from 2019-06-07T18:25

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 Grime MC called Yizzy. A mixed bag to say the leas...

#1 - Mega Mouse, Project Youth and Captain Beefheart in the Nude from 2019-05-31T18:22

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 very different sound.

An Audible Hors d'oeuvre from 2019-05-24T16:55

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.