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December 24, 2022

#249 - Elis and John's Made Up Games Christmas Special

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 have been created by you, the listener: but with a festive twist. That's right, it's Elis and John's Made U...

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December 23, 2022

#251 - Thawduroy, Chiles Play and A Breakdown In Glencoe

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 you is a mammoth 195 mile journey from Gloucester to Hull. It's a scenario familiar to millions, but tha...

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December 16, 2022

#250 - Operation Semaphore, 22 Pill Mipes and Naga's Perfect Roasties

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 with a smorgasbord of content covered including (but not limited to) bean shots, Clarence Seedorf, toilet seats, C...

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December 9, 2022

#248 - Honey Traps, Window Misteries and Van Outen: The One That Got Away

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 neither Croatians or Brazilians on the schedule could cramp their style. John took his seemingly talking big c...

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December 2, 2022

#247 - Melon FM, John's Hot Nuts and Fackets

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 the building as the revolving doors revealed that the Big Wigs were in town for their approximately annual ...

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November 24, 2022

#246 - Educated Fleas, Pomegranate Fridges and Wee Out Your Concerns (Bonus #Content)

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 no live Elis and John show this week. However, there’s no way we couldn’t provide you with your weekly do...

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November 18, 2022

#245 - Two Belt Tony, Good Radio Richard and Sandwiches In The Dark

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 minutes before the mics went live Elis and Dave just knew that it was going to be a good day. However, when t...

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November 11, 2022

#244 - Stodge Then Dodge, Topknot Tony and Love Thy Rut

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 Gareth Bale ahead of the upcoming World Cup there were questions about whether John would be able to present ...

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November 4, 2022

#243 - Phone Formations, Lies Monthly and Pick Ye Candles

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, today it was the turn of listener Ian to grab the nation's attention with his submission to Petty Parliament...

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October 28, 2022

#242 - Davestation, Flexing For Britain and The BACS Zone

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 the studio… They were also returning to give YOU a lesson in how live radio should be: fast, loose, and wit...

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October 21, 2022

#241 - Crossman’s Mullet, Bingo Bango Bongo and Can Mentality

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 John is off to play golf. So, like the dedicated broadcasters they are, the guys reconvened on a crisp Sund...

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October 14, 2022

#240 - Café del Marsterman, Lonely Fans and Weymouth Whining

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 back, it’s loosey goosey, it’s chilled, it’s a jam. Producer Dave reveals that he didn’t invite John on a sp...

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October 7, 2022

#239 - Müttley Crüe, Aroused Lightning and Welsh Washing

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 ready to raise the temperature of that seat even more by jumping head first into some riveting topics of co...

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September 30, 2022

#238 - Spartan Skodas, Curveball Carvery and The Terracotta Assassin

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 auditioning, two auditions in front of a live audience and an arm wrestle. The victor, and sharing the ai...

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September 24, 2022

#237 - Clown Of The Scrum, Party Squirrels and Darklord866

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 list the following: a discussion with an ethical hacker, a feature where two grown men try to estimate th...

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September 22, 2022

#236 - "I Thought I Needed A Reason To Just Give Me To Shake Things Up A Bit" (Bonus #Content)

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 out on any content. However, after the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away on Thursday 8th t...

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September 16, 2022

#235 - Breakfast Broccoli, Digit Wilson and Too Hot Tubs

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 sage ‘tone’ advice from Adrian Chiles ringing in their ears they repaid 5 Live’s trust with some top level r...

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September 2, 2022

#234 - Back On The Bix, Tea Bag Trunks and Stew Psychics

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 Dave for not Backing Britain in person. Yes, today saw Elis, John and Dave reunited for the first time in...

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August 26, 2022

#233 - Radio Robot, Pasty Pain and Stinky Sauntering

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 coming to its climax? Absolutely not, because it means from next week he, Elis and Producer Dave will be reun...

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August 19, 2022

#232 - Huwid Edwards, Doctor Theatre and A Mick Foley Folly

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 that spanned the length of the nation, full to the brim of ideas, features, guests, and even a little bit...

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August 12, 2022

#231 - Padre Pig, Ingleby Greenhow and The Autonators

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 holiday to celebrate Isy’s birthday, this week's show was specially pre-recorded at 8.30pm on a Monday evenin...

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August 5, 2022

#230 - Rockless Fields, Flyering High and Passport Portraits

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 can and string but more advanced). To celebrate the fact he’s currently staying in the centre of the com...

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July 29, 2022

#229 - Bathroom Balconies, Tea Bag Tribulations and Mayor Doobliani

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 radio. As a side note, John will be in Edinburgh from next week so they’re going to be broadcasting from se...

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July 22, 2022

#228 - Tricky Chinos, Cushion Collectives and Ellen White

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 Lionesses den, as footballing legend Ellen White joined us to discuss England’s chances of going all the way i...

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July 15, 2022

#227 - The Vacation Tapes: Falkland Islands

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 favourite way to relax? That's right: by creating content for you to enjoy in place of their regular podcast. ...

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July 12, 2022

#226 - Elis and John at The Podcast Show Live 2022

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 400 PCDs (and a handful of people who had been dragged along for the day). There was poetry, prose and prop...

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July 8, 2022

#225 - The Vacation Tapes: New York

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 favourite way to relax? That's right: by creating content for you to enjoy in place of their regular podcast. I...

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July 5, 2022

#224 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three

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 there be pints? Of course. It’s time for him to swap limericks for lochs and set sail for the next destin...

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July 5, 2022

#223 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two

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 there be pints? Of course. It's time for him to swap limericks for lochs and set sail for the next desti...

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July 5, 2022

#222 - A Scottish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One

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July 1, 2022

#221 - The Vacation Tapes: Ayia Napa

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June 24, 2022

#220 - Batican City, Vape Island and The Dave Dollar

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 screens in a single studio? I’ll tell you what happens: they'll produce radio that’s exciting and groundbreak...

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June 21, 2022

#219 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Three

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 clear) with a bag of golf clubs, a microphone and a sense of adventure and left rural Buckinghamshire for his dest...

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June 21, 2022

#218 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode Two

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June 21, 2022

#217 - An Irish Odyssey with John Robins: Episode One

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June 17, 2022

#216 - Har Cire, Twin Leaks and Lashing With Livesey

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 sweating at times. But like a perfectly balanced see-saw they were able to level out the sweltering heat ...

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June 10, 2022

#215 - Rum of Thorns, Stat Chat and Macca’s Margarita

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 were working like a charm and the chemistry between radio’s most dynamic duo was at an all time high; and...

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June 3, 2022

#214 - Tawdry Tents, Lost Lou and Duped John

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 Gunnar Solskjær). With a fully rehearsed show opener and a fist full of anecdotes she slotted right in alongsi...

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May 27, 2022

#213 - Riff Tower, Lyrical Kisses and The Naked DJ

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 radio presenter full of the joys of life, and John grappling with his own mind. Well the roles seem to have ...

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May 20, 2022

#212 - Stumbledore, Wrist Chips and Trans-Atlantic Lager

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 studio after yet another appearance on his own carpet at Grief Towers (it helps his bad back). In a show ful...

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May 13, 2022

#211 - Lunge Lieutenants, Mansfield Action and Too Few Cooks

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 (except possibly the DOMS he’s currently suffering from). And when paired with Elis, a man who has been in the s...

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May 6, 2022

#210 - Timezone Tension, Birthday BACS and Sir Michael McIntyre

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 for all to see… or at least it was until our old friend technology did its level best to de-rail proceedings at ...

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April 29, 2022

#209 - Sheet Traffic, First Date Dave and Rent-a-Loo

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 member of the team he’s actually only in his mid-30s, and that he’s fine and we don’t need to make a big deal a...

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April 22, 2022

#208 - Sardine Starter, Bond's Batteries and Long Arm John

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 his holiday in what can only be described as a 'foul' mood. Thankfully it didn't take long for him to return...

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April 15, 2022

#207 - Bean Bag Beds, Intensely Salford and Weekday Weddings

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 prerecorded to enable John to go on his tour of the Emerald Isle. In a show that ran like clockwork (thanks to...

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April 8, 2022

#206 - Special Spreadsheets, Armani John and Costa Del Amor

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 / journey around the UK and Ireland in his Kia Sportage, so was more than happy to guide the radio ship t...

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April 1, 2022

#205 - Trickling Bunton, Tiny Baths and Wrong John

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 vigour that you just can’t capture via the medium of video call. It’s also been Elis’s turn to have the we...

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March 25, 2022

#204 - Emotional Elis, Watering Can Woes and Dover Displeasure

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 John was on cloud one due to his continued isolation (with the only thing keeping him off cloud zero being ...

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March 18, 2022

#203 - Midnight Onions, Balmy Abodes and Headlamp Laments

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 nation, but today he was nowhere to be seen. Thankfully, all Elis had to do was turn his head 30 degrees to ...

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March 11, 2022

#202 - Stuff Radio, Muscle Memory and BJ (Box Junction) Jeopardy

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 knowledgeable hygiene voice. Elsewhere John 'Dunning-Kruger' Robins explains the Dunning-Kruger effect and Eli...

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March 4, 2022

#201 - Big Brine, Jawbone Jazz, and The Marquis of Masala

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 adjusted their FPM (fun per minute) monitors accordingly. Alongside all the usual content Elis shares a tractor...

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February 25, 2022

#200 - The Riff Matrix, Ceiling Scenarios and Humble Darts (Bonus #content)

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 share a little bit of light during a pretty difficult time. The guys speak to someone who played a MASSIV...

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February 18, 2022

#199 - Timeless John, Hairdryer Hacks and Fore Facts

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 lives of a group of students at his old university, however Elis saw it as just another example of John not...

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February 11, 2022

#198 - Smalltalk Tony, Clueless Kluivert and Definition Dread

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 week they were inundated with stories of famous people doing normal things. Who would have thought that ce...

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February 4, 2022

#197 - Human Dressage, Chaud Shame and Stunning Lamb

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 groups they’re in. By the end of the show the switchboards had transformed into Blackpool Illuminations, and l...

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January 28, 2022

#196 - Tax To The Max, The SWC and Elis’s Late Night

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 excitement gripping the nation, the guys have decided to front a campaign to get as many people to submit their...

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January 21, 2022

#195 - Plastic Pipes, Trouser Tantrums and Hip Hop Hodgson

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 spotter Elis James is here to share the sheer amount of #content weighing down on them both, and hopefully help ...

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January 14, 2022

#194 - Gas Galore, Code Red Robins and Four Squats To The Wind

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 happened in today’s show, as Elis James once again demonstrated that he knows EXACTLY what the people of the ...

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January 7, 2022

#193 - Ben’s Bananas, JR MK13 and Ironic Ironing

‘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 marked the start of 2022 the only way they know how: by providing you with lightning fast wit and chat so s...

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December 31, 2021

#192 - Elis James and John Robins: The Best of 2021

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 stopped the guys from producing so many good moments that you couldn’t count them on one hand. We’ve whit...

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December 24, 2021

#191 - Christmas Day with Elis and John

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. But that’s not going to put a dampener on things, because the guys have a HUGE Christmas Day ahead of the...

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December 24, 2021

#190 - Christmas Eve with Elis and John

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 year - because Elis and Producer Dave have ventured over to John’s house for the festive season and they’re ...

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December 17, 2021

#189 - Throuple Trouble, Big Sprout and Chip Bread

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 some vintage #content. John’s been having a real battle with his bad tooth and presented the show fresh from...

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December 10, 2021

#188 - John Virgo, John Cooper-Clarke & John Vaughan

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 for a fiery Made Up Game and the quest to #savejohn is cranked up a notch as JR ropes in some of the biggest Js ...

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December 3, 2021

#187 - Super Cans, Bagpipe Blues and Circling Sissons

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 allow you to go on the mega lash? If you answered all of the above then you'd be correct - and that final...

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November 26, 2021

#186 - Solid Swans, Fridge The Ridge and Salve João

‘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 Production Awards? Answer: no. But this week Elis James and John Robins certainly did, which you could argue ran...

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November 19, 2021

#185 - Contentious Corrie, Dairy Eggs and Helpful Honks

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 on top form? Yes. Will you be left disappointed? Absolutely not. Sporting their favourite band t-shirts bec...

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November 12, 2021

#184 - Totally Tom Toms, Blossoming Friendships and Oscar Whiskey Echo

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 Salford for their own drumming challenge. With the help of Joe Donovan from Blossoms they were put through thei...

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November 5, 2021

#183 - Chafing Challenges, Lager Sleeves and Convivial Ceilidhs

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 what was her hat-trick appearance on the show Lou revealed that she once invited Rick Edwards (the new co-hos...

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October 29, 2021

#182 - Supersized Sieves, Hot Eggs and a Festival of Landfill

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 nation once more, and there was a sense of spookiness in the air (much to Elis’s annoyance). They looked ...

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October 22, 2021

#181 - #SaveJohn, Pen Pilfering and Little Baby Dave

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 week’s show was pre-recorded so YOU don’t miss out on your EJJR fix. The guys are joined by James from the...

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October 15, 2021

#180 - Club Mid 40s, Double Deacy and Jimmy’s Clean Hands

“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 (the others being Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Roger Taylor and Brian May): none other than cricketing leg...

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October 8, 2021

#179 - Tog Talk, Wee Sheets and a Scouse Spaceman

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 early for the show (Elis at 6am, Producer Dave at 5am and John at 8am) they were full of beans that were re...

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October 1, 2021

#178 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Self Esteem

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 presenter to celebrate his legacy. Just a few metres away is the now famous MV7, home to Elis and John’s Maida ...

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September 24, 2021

#177 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Sexy Gum Disease

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 whilst Elis and Producer Dave scrambled to keep things on track. Aside from that, the guys chat to Greg Ja...

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September 17, 2021

#176 - Venturi Vagueness, Ambidextrous Pencils and John’s Missing Head

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. Thankfully Elis and Dave were on hand to keep him going which led to a (Mayor) humdinger of a show. Highlig...

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September 10, 2021

#175 - The Maida Vale Sessions: Cornetto Cleavage

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 been occupied by music legends such as Queen, The Beatles, Joy Division and JLS, the guys kicked off their 4 week ...

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September 3, 2021

#174 - Bounty Balti, 3 Pint Cape and Inglese Dave

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 Test match. These experiences filled them vigour, and led to some of their most fluid broadcasting to date. J...

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August 27, 2021

#173 - Al Cook, Too Much Water and John's Small Holiday

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 Rosa, the tables turned on a regular feature as Ask John became Ask Lou, and we learned that John isn't the...

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August 20, 2021

#172 - Belly Balance, Plate Winslet and Frozen Jackets

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 Elis doesn't know how to tell a story in the right order, and John bids farewell to his crusty armpits.

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August 13, 2021

#171 - Analogue Grapes, The Aberystwyth Problem and Matriarchal Meatballs

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 for two hours in 17 months, and waving goodbye to the 90 minute slot means Elis can no longer refer to the ...

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August 6, 2021

#170 - Animatronic René, Playground Pentathlons and a Dhansak Ransack

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 #content in 33% less time than they usually would. Yes, this is just a very roundabout way of telling you th...

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July 30, 2021

#169 - A Fabia Farewell, Irate Initialisms and One Thousand Eggs

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 the power cut John experienced halfway through the show). Whilst broadcasting from their respective houses ...

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July 23, 2021

#168 - Crustacean Crimes, Sturdy Sick Bowls and Petrol Pump Peeves

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 fascinating Unsung Hero about new-build housing, Elis attempted to boycott today’s linguistic Made Up Game due to...

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July 18, 2021

#167 - European Sundays: The Cotmeister, Crying In The Quad and Tales With Tony

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 2004 Skoda Fabia. But in amongst the weeping there’s an Unsung Sporting Hero, a chat with an ACTUAL Team GB ...

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July 11, 2021

#166 - European Sundays: 11 Lions, The Wolf In The Lift and The Mathematics Of Hurt

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 recipients of that honour are none other than Elis James and John Robins. On the morning of the big game they spe...

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July 4, 2021

#165 - European Sundays: Dirty Dotun, A Robin For Robins and Bar Boxing Champions

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 and John holding things together. There’s the usual sporting #content, an improbable Vaseline claim and a c...

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June 27, 2021

#164 - European Sundays: Elis James PLC, Stat Shame and Two Tickets To Toploader

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 J. Robins picked him up and got him playing at his best. Steve 'The Crossman' Crossman drops by for a Made...

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June 25, 2021

#163 - Dermot's Threads, Youthful Eyes and "Remorse Makes A Home"

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 is (40) live on air, a former Unsung Hero gave an update on a mammoth challenge he's undertaking and Elis...

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June 20, 2021

#162 - European Sundays: Big Nev, Busy Beds and The National Calf Museum

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 all-time Wales XI, John tries to contain his anger after falling victim to fence vandalism, and there’s a...

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June 15, 2021

#161 - Stuart Braithwaite, Gruff Rhys and Emma Inch

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. So, naturally, Elis and John jumped head first into some serious radio journalism by talking about non-alc...

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June 13, 2021

#160 - European Sundays: Gala Days, Igor Chiles and Bland Crisps

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 pulled out a show for the history books. Fern Brady brought some much needed home nations balance, George...

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June 11, 2021

#159 - Swifty In Greenock, Boxing Gophers and Prosecco O’Clock

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 was blown away by a Brian Blessed anecdote, and Producer Dave declared his love for 'meaningless drivel qu...

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June 4, 2021

#158 - Shergar, Vanilla Ice & All Things Nice

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 off in the studio during the show. Amongst the celebrations there was also an Unsung Hero for the history ...

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May 28, 2021

#157 - Faulty Fish Burgers, Elis’s Suit Strife and Handsome Greg James

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 he managed another plug for his BBC documentary on the history of Welsh football, but was quickly brought b...

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May 21, 2021

#156 - Downing Outlets, Elis’s Car (TM) and Owen Wilson Optimism

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 lollipop lady dropped by for this week’s Unsung Hero. And before you ask: yes, Dave really did know the numbe...

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May 14, 2021

#155 - FA Cup Fabricators, 6am Dog Walkers and The Dangers of Turmeric

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 dreams) and some classic Producer Dave (mentioning a Manchester club night ran by Clint Boon).

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May 7, 2021

#154 - Tip Talk, Japanese Bowling and The Key to Advertising

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, relevant #content.

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April 30, 2021

#153 - Fussy Fridges, Petroleum Pioneers and Bad Blowing

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 stuff, really. Enjoy!

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April 23, 2021

#152 - Hobmas Eve, Muted Weddings and BMI BS

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 modern day Shame Well, and some startling health-based revelations from the company heart rate machine on...

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April 16, 2021

#151 - Ridiculous Sting, Maud The Goat and Craven's Bingo

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, the spark of creativity was alive and well, and the sexual tension was once again through the roof. Alth...

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April 14, 2021

#150 - The Isolation Tapes: Fin.

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 the pub. And despite not having a drink together for over a year, it's only fitting that the conversation ...

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April 10, 2021

#149 - Kevin and the Bean… and Dave (Bonus #content)

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 birthday with one of the greatest left-backs of all time (spoiler: it’s not Neil Ashton).

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April 7, 2021

#148 - The Isolation Tapes: Dave’s Sexy Friends

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 turning 40/41, and Producer Dave's over-indulgent Easter break.

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April 2, 2021

#147 - May Day, Hard Hats and Mediocre Britain

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 rough were some dazzling diamonds - namely a superb Unsung Hero, a top drawer Shame Well and a guest appearanc...

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March 31, 2021

#146 - The Isolation Tapes: Primed and Exfoliated

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 breaking man he's here to fight age and stereotypes with the power of tinted moisturiser and concealer.

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March 26, 2021

#145 - Finnish Frolicking, Census Sensibility and Naked Wakes

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.

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March 23, 2021

#144 - The Isolation Tapes: We All Have Opinions

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).

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March 19, 2021

#143 - Insane Domains, Effusive Adrian and Futuristic Newsletters

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 make up the time by reading out a list of the many World Championship successes of the Soviet Union's Men's...

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March 17, 2021

#142 - The Isolation Tapes: Life Is First Boredom, Then Fear

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 games, and Dave’s upcoming jury duty.

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March 12, 2021

#141 - Feline Apertures, Big Toothpaste and Radio Robins

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 up around the use of WD40 on your car windscreen, which should act as a timely reminder to never ever take...

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March 10, 2021

#140 - The Isolation Tapes: Elis's Sister's Birthday

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 anyone from the team at Desert Island Discs is listening then do get in touch; John has all his songs chosen, h...

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March 5, 2021

#139 - Foreign Trees, Elusive Elis and Two Dozen Spices

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, we chat to the textbook definition of an Unsung Hero, Elis decides he doesn't need his microphone anymore,...

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March 3, 2021

#138 - The Isolation Tapes: Perilous Pickles

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 mind.

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February 26, 2021

#137 - Market Stall Magic, Destructive Shuttlecocks and First Time Flukes

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 providing him with a fraught edge that you just can't replicate in the safe and secure surroundings of New Broa...

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February 24, 2021

#136 - The Isolation Tapes: Mr Rotovator

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 bottomless.

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February 19, 2021

#135 - 40 Cats, Conwy Crossbars and Detective James

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

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February 16, 2021

#134 - The Isolation Tapes: Elis James’ Circuit Digs

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 Manchester City).

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February 12, 2021

#133 - Patriotic Milk, Oche Orators and Scores On The Pause

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, John questions the integrity of BBC Wales.

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February 10, 2021

#132 - The Isolation Tapes: John’s Pipe Vigil

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 also make an appearance. Which is nice.

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February 5, 2021

#131 - Bleeding Coins, Llantrisant Burns and Chargeable Spitfires

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 in touch with the show, email elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk

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February 3, 2021

#130 - The Isolation Tapes: The Naked Coin Collector

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 and collect it.

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January 29, 2021

#129 - Redd Pepper, Killer Calamities, and Amusing Muse Musings

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 James and Robins as their musical credentials were thrown into disrepute during a brilliant Made Up Game. E...

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January 27, 2021

#128 - The Isolation Tapes: Ode to the 90s and 00s

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 to university.

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January 22, 2021

#127 - 'I Have Lost Output'

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 Producer Dave will have his head in his hands for some time. Still, good news about the fantastic Made Up G...

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January 19, 2021

#126 - The Isolation Tapes: Soft John

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 laying into John for frankly little discernible reason.

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January 15, 2021

#125 - Dictionary Fawners, Mean Averages and a Penchant for Purple

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 the education system all get a run out in what will certainly go down as a 'top-50' level show. Enjoy!

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January 13, 2021

#124 – The Isolation Tapes: Between Wonnacott and Gooch

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 Robins towers the river to navigate is far more existential. So expect childcare stress chat from Elis, and from John rum...

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January 11, 2021

#123 - The Isolation Tapes: Booze Banishment & Beauty Sleep

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 going to bed at 7pm.

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January 8, 2021

#122 - Glitchy Daleks, Sky High Plaques and Domestic Printing

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 respective homes. Was it a looser show than usual? Sure. Did the unpredictable performance of Elis's WIFI ne...

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January 1, 2021

#121 - Elis and John's New Year's Day Nuggets

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 Year!

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December 25, 2020

#120 - Elis and John's Christmas #Content

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 Pole, a festive and calorific Made Up Game, and Producer Dave's 'Big Christmas Poem'. Merry Christmas one a...

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December 18, 2020

#119 - Brian May, Plaque Chat and Poetreh

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 Dave, and today’s Made Up Game comes with an accompanying spreadsheet that will win awards. Enjoy!

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December 11, 2020

#118 - Overstated Groins, Toddler Tax and Bums

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 stuff, too.

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December 4, 2020

#117 - Sackable Tardiness, Naked Nicholas Witchell and Bare Naked Shame

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 talks about inventing ATMs. It’s all go.

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December 2, 2020

#116 - The Isolashion Tapes: Canadian Caners

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'.

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November 27, 2020

#115 - Jayne Torvill, Petrol Pandemonium and Broadsheet Snogs

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 programme Catchphrase isn't edgier. It's the kind of high-brow content Emma Barnett WISHES she'd thought up.

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November 24, 2020

#114 - The Isolation Tapes: 'We're not actually putting this out, are we?'

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 Producer Dave have a robust marking system in place? Will it make good radio? And more importantly, what will Eli...

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November 20, 2020

#113 - Razz Ennui, Bedside Spanners and the BBC Away Day

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 older more traditional listenership. It's a podcast description as old as time.

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November 17, 2020

#112 - The Isolation Tapes: Knee ops and jockstraps

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 post-ride recovery time.

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November 13, 2020

#111 - Loocations, Tricky Tech and Unproducable Agreements

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 'I'm A Celeb...'

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November 10, 2020

#110 - The Isolation Tapes: The band are back apart

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.

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November 6, 2020

#109 - Old Man Elis, Elis is 40 and Elis’s Fifth Decade

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 give a surprising amount of air time to the US election.

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October 30, 2020

#108 - Big Food, Vigorous Crushes and Tech Shame

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.

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October 23, 2020

#107 - Synonymphonies, Eternal Eyesight and Dave's Accessible Poetry

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 Game. Enjoy!

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October 16, 2020

#106 - Laughable Hair, Aggy Anchovies and 5-Minute Snogs

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 mine, Billy Balance. Enjoy!

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October 9, 2020

#105 - Wake Up Sheeple and Smell The Beef!

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' she's working on.

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October 2, 2020

#104 - Gateway Golf, Mag Fame and Frequent Invigoration

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 sauce garnering an unusual amount of on air coverage and a Made Up Game based on HMRC coming under close sc...

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September 25, 2020

#103 - Freedom You Can Trust, Synonyms and John's Canadian Brain

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 Rob Rouse talks high vehicle mileage which is sure to get the Under 35s flocking to the podcast in their dr...

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September 18, 2020

#102 - Cistern Fear, Tommy Tabasco and Geo-Political Balance

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.

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September 11, 2020

#101 - Feudal Britain, Bookshop Shame and Overwhelming Sounds

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.

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September 4, 2020

#100 - Salty Balance, WAFTAs and Upside Down Agreements

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.

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August 28, 2020

#99 - Micro Pigs, Rude Rugby and Le Great Yarmouth

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 broadcast? Enjoy the chaos.

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August 21, 2020

#98 - Viral Quiche, The Love of Lyndhurst and Haterz Gonna Hate

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 genius and it turns out American geography isn’t a strong point for either presenter, as today’s Made Up Game ...

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August 14, 2020

#97 - Lou Sanders, Herts Holidays and John’s Greedy Palms

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, will she know when the mics are on and when they’re off (the answer is no). Enjoy!

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August 7, 2020

#96 - Erotic Traffic, Half Cut Barbers and Catch

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 Catch.

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July 31, 2020

#95 - Van Life, D:Ream Black Holes and Bare TMS

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.

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July 24, 2020

#94 - Projects, Patios and A Horse Walks Into A Bar

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 discover that Elis’s website perhaps needs a little spruce up.

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July 17, 2020

#93 - Bravo Sierra, Upside Down Ducks and Edible Ailments

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 Britain’s trendiest broadcasters.

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July 10, 2020

#92 - Skirting Boards, Edgy Elis and Squeaky Bonnie Tyler

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 extractor fans and today’s Made Up Game is as chaotic as ever. It’s good to be back!

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July 8, 2020

#91 - The Isolation Tapes: 177,000 miles on the nose

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

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July 3, 2020

#90 - Dead Pigeons, 50-Metre Walks and the Love of Lindt

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.

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June 30, 2020

#89 - The Isolation Tapes: How has our podcast become this?

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

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June 26, 2020

#88 - Base Gravy, French Shame and Dave's Big Joke

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 your newfound Lockdown Skills, this week's Shame Well takes place in France and is another cringeworthy ma...

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June 24, 2020

#87 - The Isolation Tapes: Chris Packham’s Rabbit Affray

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.

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June 19, 2020

#86 - Well Dimensions, Crap Mountains and Dave's Hot Meat

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'.

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June 17, 2020

#85 - The Isolation Tapes: Hares and Rabbits - The Conclusion

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

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June 12, 2020

#84 - Richard Osman, Sexy Silence and John's Rubbish Book

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 verdict on John's new alice band.

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June 10, 2020

#83 - The Isolation Tapes: Life is a Roller Coaster of Vibes

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.

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June 5, 2020

#82 - Alice Bands, Matt Forde and John's Annual Thicko Tax

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.

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June 4, 2020

#81 - The very best of the #BonusContent (with Sarah Millican)

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 highs, lows and mediums of Elis and John's #BonusContent.

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May 29, 2020

#80 - The Big Birthday Bonanza

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

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May 27, 2020

#79 - The Isolation Tapes: Yoga Pranks

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 turn to fake tan and supermarket techniques.

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May 26, 2020

#78 - The Isolation Tapes: A rare case of nostalgitis

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

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May 22, 2020

#77 - Basics, Basics, Fundamentals

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 much-needed professional advice on their out of control barnets. Enjoy!

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May 20, 2020

#76 - The Isolation Tapes: The Judgemental DIY Guy

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.

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May 19, 2020

#75 - The Isolation Tapes: Pedantic Notes

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.

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May 15, 2020

#74 - Soggy Flares, Suzi Ruffell and Snoop Dogg's Sideline

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

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May 14, 2020

#73 - The Isolation Tapes: Half Man Half Biscuit

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.

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May 12, 2020

#72 - The Isolation Tapes: Canageddon

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.

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May 8, 2020

#71 - Edible Loveplay, Adorable Sneezing and Sarah Millican

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

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May 6, 2020

#70 - The Isolation Tapes: John's Lockdown Birthday

It's John's Lockdown Birthday! We give him a little surprise and discuss his new-found fashion sense.

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May 1, 2020

#69 - Elis doesn't know where the Falkland Islands are

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.

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April 29, 2020

#68 - The Isolation Tapes: 50,000 Johns and Lou Sanders

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

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April 28, 2020

#67 - The Isolation Tapes: Movie Blunders: The Movie

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

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April 26, 2020

#66 - The Isolation Tapes: Backstreet Bakers

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.

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April 24, 2020

#65 - Brummie Shakespeare and James Acaster

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. Enjoy!

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April 21, 2020

#64 - The Isolation Tapes: A Mechanical Hug

This week thoughts turn to Velcro walls and we get an email from friend of the show Sarah Millican.

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April 19, 2020

#63 - The Isolation Tapes: Blank Canvas Robins

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

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April 17, 2020

#62 - Better than The Ashes

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 Game. Enjoy! Plus download Elis and John's Isolation Tapes podcast on BBC Sounds.

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April 14, 2020

#61 - The Isolation Tapes: Having A Big Cry

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.

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April 12, 2020

#60 - The Isolation Tapes: Johnny Two Sheds

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

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April 10, 2020

#59 - Hands Hands Hands

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 to run into the sea. Enjoy!

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April 8, 2020

#58 - The Isolation Tapes: Crying in the Urinals

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

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April 6, 2020

#57 - The Isolation Tapes: Little Lord Fauntleroy's Blue Tick Wallpaper

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

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April 3, 2020

#56 - Isolation Vents, Exciting Mortgage Emails and John Deacon Masks

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 laughs.

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March 31, 2020

#55 - The Isolation Tapes: James Dean didn’t get hay fever, did he?

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.

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March 28, 2020

#54 - The Isolation Tapes: Crows and Crohn's

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.

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March 27, 2020

#53 - Hull4Heroes, Merkel's House Party and 800 kilos of Soil

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 goes to great lengths for that all-important vitamin D.

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March 24, 2020

#52 - The Isolation Tapes: Clever old Dagda

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

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March 23, 2020

#51 - The Isolation Tapes: Clock on, clock off

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!

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March 22, 2020

#50 - Clean Gin, The Good Deed Feed and Keegan's Great Speech

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, an absolute legend of an Unsung Hero and a whole lot of controversy in Made Up Games.

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March 17, 2020

#49 - The Driving Range (Bonus #content)

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?

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March 12, 2020

#48 - Tasty Sanitisers, Mistaken Drug Mules and Eating Eggs Forever

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's Shame Well and Made Up Games.

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March 10, 2020

#47 - Board Games (Bonus #content)

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.

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March 6, 2020

#46a - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin

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 'dim', and we all appreciate a lovely Made Up Game based on the UK's finest rivers. Please note, due t...

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March 6, 2020

#46b - Retired Golf Pros, Snooker Cues and West Country Larkin

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March 3, 2020

#45 - Producer Dave’s Guide to Manchester (Bonus #Content)

Elis and John continue to rattle through their obligatory bonus podcasts with a somewhat underwhelming guided tour of Manchester from Producer Dave.

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February 28, 2020

#44 - Blunderstorms, Cryptic Crosswords and John's 2012 Rebrand

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 S, and seven days after the incident, Elis is nearly able to sleep again. All's well that ends well! E...

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February 25, 2020

#43 - Chesham United Commentary (Bonus #Content)

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.

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February 21, 2020

#42 - Quiz Controversies, Cake Drawing and The Dan Walker Masterclass

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 and we all celebrate the peerless genius of everyone's favourite app - BBC Sounds. #content.

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February 18, 2020

#41 - Escape Room (Bonus #content)

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!

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February 14, 2020

#40 - Harry Potter Jobsworths, Alex Horne and The Want of Prince

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.

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February 11, 2020

#39 - Bowling (Bonus #content)

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

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February 7, 2020

#38 - Content Corruption, Commentary and Ken Clarke's Curryhouse

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!

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February 4, 2020

#37 - Crazy Golf (Bonus #Content)

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 hindsight, was ambitious at best). For today's contractual obligation, the boys enjoy a round of Crazy Golf.

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January 31, 2020

#36 - Fingers On Pies, Whatsapp Fails and Bubble Bath Decadence

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! Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate). Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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January 24, 2020

#35 - Peak Times, Chippy Tunes and The Viscount of Value

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. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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January 17, 2020

#34 - Elis's Ginormous Lev, Dirty Shame and Boots Trolley Dashes

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 enjoy offering 34!

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January 10, 2020

#33 - Adrian’s Fat Tongue, Mind Scenarios and Football Stickers

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 opinion on everything and John introduces us to his mind scenario. Enjoy!

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January 3, 2020

#32 - Topless Cooking, London Buses and Andy Zaltzman

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 satirist and statistician Andy Zaltzman pops in for a chat, and there's every possibly that Elis's Christmas w...

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December 25, 2019

#31 - Elis and John's Christmas Crackers

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 in for good measure. See you in 2020!

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December 20, 2019

#30 - Russell Howard, Willy Warmers and Elis's Chunky Bum - Live From The Pub!

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. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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December 12, 2019

#29 - A Generic Central London Christmas Market (Bonus #Content)

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 over this 40-minute slice of bonus badinage.

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December 6, 2019

#28 - Medieval Sword Fighting, Keith Floyd and Dim Sheep

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!

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November 29, 2019

#27 - Coins, New Kids On The Block and Al Murray’s Sausage Roll

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 and a fascinating Unsung Hero. Enjoy! #content. Hilarious, warm and unashamedly ashamed, their award-...

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November 22, 2019

#26 - Alignment Meetings, The Golden Age of Welsh Football and Stormzy

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: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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November 15, 2019

#25 - Boozy Cruisey, Carbon Neutral Mind Holidays and the Art of the Pre-Record

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 news. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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November 8, 2019

#24 - Colons, Boilers and the North South Divide

Separated by 200 miles, but united through great chat, Elis and John deliver another belter of show from London and Salford respectively. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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November 1, 2019

#23 - Loose and Live from Tobacco Dock

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 of fun was had. Enjoy!

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October 31, 2019

Bonus #content: How Do You Cope? Trailer

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 junior doctor in the NHS. Search for “How Do You Cope?” on BBC Sounds, or visit bbc.co.uk/cope for more informat...

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October 25, 2019

#22 - White lies, Bum Cameras and Bowie

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 about a white lie he told which involves David Bowie. Enjoy!

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October 18, 2019

#21 - Lad Whispering, Corporates and Fun On The Toilet

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! Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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October 11, 2019

#20 - Josh Widdicombe, Boozy Birthdays and The WAFTAs

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 waiting for. There's also the usual fun with Made Up Games, Shame Well and The Weirdness Amnesty. Enjoy! Ema...

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October 4, 2019

#19 - Party Bags, Hurdy Gurdies and Edible Christmas Trees

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! Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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September 27, 2019

#18 - Funeral Levity, Kermode's TV and Kit Chat

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 #elisandjohn

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September 20, 2019

#17 - Petty Put-Offs, Football Debuts and Waving Cat Emojis

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 as usual. Enjoy. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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September 13, 2019

#16 - Good Deeds Gone Wrong, Mayo's Eyelashes, and Unsung Heroes

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 sister, Vicki Thomas. Enjoy.

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September 6, 2019

#15 - Nude Timber Magnates, Kermode-gate, and Too Many Nigels

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. Enjoy! Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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August 30, 2019

#14 - Webcam Shame Well, Shower Technique and Angry Dads

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 have a horrific Shame Well concerning a web cam.

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August 23, 2019

#13 - Live From Edinburgh with Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and Sunil Patel

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 'last day at school' vibe, whilst the boys also ask 'When did you get it wrong with your hero'. It’s a ...

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August 16, 2019

#12 - Live from Edinburgh with Ed Gamble and David O’Doherty

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 unexpected victory in Made Up Games, and a lot of talk about odd things you find in a new home. Enjoy! Email...

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August 9, 2019

#11 - Live from Edinburgh with Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell

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 Elis O’Clock News and we delve into the deep depths of John’s Shame Well. Enjoy!

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August 2, 2019

#10 - Live from Edinburgh with Matt Forde and Al Murray

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 encyclopaedic knowledge of Chris de Burgh, the team rue their curry choices from the night before, and we all enjoy a M...

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July 26, 2019

#9 - Soil Shame, Sweary Golf, and John's £40k Marathon

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 - due to the unique way the BBC is funded - a lot of vague Edinburgh chat.

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July 19, 2019

#8 - The Pub (Bonus #Content)

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-based Made-Up Game called 'Play Your Casks Right'. Enjoy!

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July 12, 2019

#7 - John's House (Bonus #Content)

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 listener questions, a look around 'Grief Mansions', and John's Show and Tell.

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July 5, 2019

#6 - Elis's House (Bonus #Content)

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 he arranges his books, and what kind of mood John was in when he arrived, listen on.

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June 28, 2019

#5 - Dishwashers, Tipsy Cricket and Ol' Johnny Three Hours Early

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.co.uk #elisandjohn

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June 21, 2019

#4 - Dad Breaks, Sex Shame and Insta-Clones

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. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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June 14, 2019

#3 - Todgers, The Fairness Desk and Clicking VAT Man

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. Enjoy! elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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June 7, 2019

#2 - Knackerwatch, Valley Vespas and Listener Remuneration

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 least, but all top quality #content. Email: elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk #elisandjohn

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May 31, 2019

#1 - Mega Mouse, Project Youth and Captain Beefheart in the Nude

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.

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May 24, 2019

An Audible Hors d'oeuvre

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.

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