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.
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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.
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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!
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min
As lockdown continues to ease, Elis and John conclude The Isolation Tapes with a socially distant rendezvous.
Jul 08, 2020•28 min
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.
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min
John helps Elis figure out what his new hobby should be and Producer Jess and Elis are gob smacked with John's toaster fact.
Jul 01, 2020•45 min
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 masterpiece. Plus, can Elis make it 10 wins in a row in regular feature Made Up Games?
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 18 min
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.
Jun 24, 2020•48 min
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'.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
After countless emails and lengthy discussions, Elis and John finally have the answer to the ongoing question - would a hare and rabbit be friends?
Jun 17, 2020•28 min
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.
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•49 min
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.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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.
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Elis and John celebrate one year on BBC Radio 5 Live with some amazing surprise guests that render both presenters speechless.
May 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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.
May 28, 2020•39 min
In today's Isolation Tape, Elis feigns illness to justify his recent performances and John reads more of your emails.
May 26, 2020•39 min
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!
May 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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.
May 21, 2020•42 min
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.
May 19, 2020•44 min
This week, John takes up Yoga, the Falklands / Faroes controversy continues to rage, and the brilliant Suzi Ruffell pops by - virtually - for a chat.
May 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min
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.
May 14, 2020•40 min
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.
May 12, 2020•40 min
Bringing the laughs over a passable video conferencing system and some shaky broadband, Elis and John are joined by the wonderful Sarah Millican.
May 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min
It's John's Lockdown Birthday! We give him a little surprise and discuss his new-found fashion sense.
May 06, 2020•42 min
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.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Elis and John discuss their dream festival line-up and we're joined by Lou Sanders!
Apr 30, 2020•44 min
Elis and John read out some emails from frontline workers and things getting heated between them when discussing Elton John.
Apr 28, 2020•47 min
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.
Apr 27, 2020•44 min
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!
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 17 min