Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast

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Elis: Welsh, Swansea City fan. John: Bristolian, Queen fan. Together they bring you regular features like the Shame Well, Humblebrag and Tick Off A Taste. Radio X is available across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk.

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Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast episodes:

06.29.2022
Introducing: THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS
This is a brand new Global Original podcast we think you’ll love! In each episode Michael & Hilary Whitehall put their combined life experience and precious wisdom to good use, helping you with whatever you need assistance with. From how to...
07.01.2021
Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'
Hi, Elis & John listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History...
06.11.2021
Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’
Hi Elis & John fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? Join the world’s...
02.23.2021
A message from Elis - The Socially Distant Sports Bar
Hello Elis and John fans! If you want more Elis in your life then you should subscribe to The Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Three men trying to talk about sports. Three men who get distracted...
11.23.2020
Introducing That’s a First! Season 2!
Hi Elis & John fans! Radio X are releasing Season 2 of a podcast we think you’ll enjoy. That’s A First! is hosted by comedians Maisie Adam and Tom Lucy and in each episode they’re joined by a guest who reveals...
10.15.2020
New Podcast for you - Early Work with Rhys James!
Hello podcast listener. If you're a fan of Elis and John then we think you'll enjoy another podcast, Early Work with Rhys James. Stand-up, panel show regular and the only comedian with a podcast, Early Work sees Rhys and guests...
01.13.2020
Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020
This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’ll hear a snippet from each one. If you like what you hear - make sure you hit subscribe! Funny How? with Matt Morgan:...
06.09.2019
EMERGENCY BROADCAST
The Kings are dead. Long live the Kings.
03.30.2019
Episode 264 - Birdseye
There you have it. 5 years, 264 shows (proper), many laughs, some tears and an almost unacceptable quantity of shame. The lads bid farewell to Radio X in fine fashion. Expect montages, familiar voices and the cynical inclusion of emotional...
03.23.2019
Episode 263 - Painful Thighs, F Off & The Dark Side of Nature
Classic Dog-mess anecdote revisited, John's bodily functions feature heavily and we reopen the Wackaging file! PLUS! Humblebrags, Papers reviewed light-heartedly and a ShameWell! The staples to any healthy Podcast. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve...
03.16.2019
Episode 262 - You Torth, Pickled Ginger & Drive a Div to France
"Pullman's won it... go away." Elis needs a new car and John may or may not have a secret child, more on that as we get it. Tastes to be ticked, hypothetical stag dos to plan and papers to be read...
03.09.2019
Episode 261 - Medium Testosterone, Feeds & The A-Z of Music
You have no idea how high John can fly. Today, we answer the questions, what do you get for the man that has everything, how many Blue Tits do Elis & John weigh and what exactly is John Kennedy doing...
03.02.2019
Episode 260 – Alternative Animals, Cool Cymru and The Dog & Handgun
Elis was definitely feeling as young and hip as ever this week, and John simply couldn’t get more charitable. Plus the boys made a discovery about everyone’s favourite forgotten Californian hard-rock-nu-metal group. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DementiaRevolution Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if...
02.23.2019
Episode 259 - Breastfeeding Café, Is This Cool? & Four Coffee Viagra
How do you get through a three hour show on barely any sleep? Well if you’re Elis you have four coffees before 1pm. Spoiler alert, it all gets a bit silly. An informative show this week, with the guys getting...
02.16.2019
Episode 258 – Romantic Robins, Hot-Take Elis & Terrible Luton Airport
If you stand still with a shark, you’ll die. That’s just one of Elis’ hot-takes from today. Meanwhile - Johnny JR Robins brings you some rather BIG NEWS! Plus more Hypothetical challenges, a naked Shame Well, some over-personal questions and...
02.09.2019
Episode 257 – Sonic Explorer, RS-John & LashLads.com
Elis loves his children. John shouts “revealeth” at pubs. What a pair of legends. For those of you concerned that The Light-Hearted Paper Review has never featured a “central heating special” – consider your prayers answered. There’s also some classic...
02.02.2019
Episode 256 – God Is a Gas, Celebrity Busting and Elis’ 3rd Anecdote.
The Band is back together. Elis has returned with news of what he’s been up to, mainly being a father (again). John’s had an issue with his iPhone. We all must bear our own cross. 2 exciting competitions, one to win...
01.26.2019
Episode 255 – Side However, The Scribe & On The Westway
In 255 episodes, have you heard John Robins do an impression of a Dalek? The wait is over. Tim Key played another blinder as he deputised for Elis. There were accusations, challenges, interruptions and pauses. Lovely stuff. All this plus...
01.19.2019
Episode 254 – Bran Mulch, Freebie Skiibie & I Suppose I Went To Rymans
Following some big news from Elis, a super-sub wonder kid was required to step in. Enter: Tim Key. Who knows, some of you might even recognise his voice from LONG ago?? It was a brilliant show as Robins threw open...
01.12.2019
Episode 253 - #BumLike, Wee Free Memories & What Would The Potato People Think?
It was a rather bumsentric show today but don’t let that deter you! It’s full to the brim with John and Elis classics. Clarkson declares war on modern day music and Catfish & the Bottom-men in the paper review, friendships...
01.05.2019
Episode 252 – Riffing With Impunity, iPhones In India & 5 Litres of Soup
John can’t stop making soup…. It was a very ratty Robins today, but at least he’s not had any nicotine this year. Why on earth did Elis choose this week to argue with him about Queen??? Still, a smashing show...
01.01.2019
BONUS PODCAST – New Year’s Nuggets
It’s that time of year again! The festive period means a Best Of show – but don’t worry, there’s plenty of new riffs too, plus a very giddy intro, and John’s ULTIMATE TUBE QUESTION. Get this all up in your...
12.29.2018
Episode 251 – Robins Unleashed: The Return of #LOLsInTheLull
No Elis today, but John discussed the typical Christmas topics; mirrors, toilet breaks, political trees, and photos of gentlemen’s agreements. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you...
12.23.2018
Episode 250 – Live At The Comedy Store!
Well there you have it hammer legends. 250 solid gold episodes from Elis & John. The occasion was marked with a stonking live show in London’s Comedy Store! 400 legends took their seats and the live vibe took flight. Majestic....
12.15.2018
Episode 249 – Christmas Knives, Legally Black and White & Thin Women In London
If Elis says he was working, then he was working ok? Also, if John wants to challenge a listener on whether or not they’re breaking the law; that’s fine too. It was a banger of a show this week, full...
12.08.2018
Episode 248 – Sportz Chat, Puberty Cake & A Book About Ships
John’s going to be shameful, Elis is going to be sexy. These are facts and they are constant. This week, the lads explored “Sportz Chat” and compared puberty cakes. There was a toilet-related Shame Well, a well-funded Welsh Word of...
12.01.2018
Episode 247 – Maris Piper Bombs, Everything Everything’s Bassist’s Mum & Don’t Get Me Started
A slightly different vibe to the podcast this week as heroic, brave, valiant John ‘Courage’ Robins battled through a mild cold to broadcast to the nation – aided and abetted by his friend/surrogate son Eis. The boys asked for your...
11.24.2018
Episode 246 - The House That Blunders Built, Dan Kitson & lovelyjohntheman
Welcome legends, packed show today, Prod Vin is back from his trip to Sri Lanka, but who did he go with?! We learn what 2 reasons Clarkson would bring back the death penalty for and what gift John got a...
11.17.2018
Episode 245 – Victorian Twaddle, Spooky Juice & You're Sacked
It only every takes a couple of ‘madness tweaks’ to get an Elis & John podcast up and running. This week the lads discuss what to do when your Mother / Mother-in-law sees you naked, John’s on and off relationship...
11.10.2018
Episode 244 – Bum Health, Dusty Ghost & Our Longest Link Ever
Welcome to Episode 244, Hammer Legends! What an episode it is, if you normally listen on your Monday morning commute you’re going to want to get this in your ears ASAP. For #Content reasons and a huge announcement relating to...
11.03.2018
Episode 243 - Let's Give It Feet, Sexy Tailor & Final Resting Place
One thing should be noted about Elis James and John Robins, they don't forget where they came from. After an incredible show at the Hammersmith Apollo the night before, the boys return to the comfort of the Radio X Studio...
10.27.2018
Episode 242 – The Sadfather, Sexy Cat & 2 Million Pounds To Go Away
How do you feel about wee at a student party? Is it a grey area? Let Elis & John lead the way! Now that the Holy Vible Tour is up and running, the lads ducked out to resume their unproducable...
10.20.2018
Episode 241 – Easter Eggs, Johnny Pigs & Wee Jeans
As far as Elis James is concerned – all knives and forks are the same. Why argue? On the cusp of heading out on the Holy Vible road, Elis & John put in a cracking performance this week. You can...
10.13.2018
Episode 240 – GF Mystery, Clap Clap Lights & When Elis Met John
Another week, another example of John making himself sick with worry. What on earth was his full time GF up to? Find out! Plus, find out why Elis was happy to pick up the bill, but ended up wishing he...
10.06.2018
Episode 239 - Vicar Elis, Wnco Mwnco & John’s Bag of Death
PCDs, here’s what you will learn from this week’s audio hammer… what fascinating* item did John find in the studio? What’s the correct age to show your child the film, ‘The Fly’? Plus how long can the boys plank for,...
09.29.2018
Episode 238 – The Groin of Satire, Monetising The Bum & A Kind Bear
John was transfixed by the Ryder Cup this week, but that didn’t stop him and Elis from delivering some truly narcissistic radio. Expect Clarkson news, sexy Led Zeppelin, a Bridget Jones-esque Shame Well, and plenty more. Remember, you can get in...
09.22.2018
Episode 237 – Lager Bolognese, Honesty Bar & One Step At A Time Martin
John quotes Morgan Freeman and Elis makes Bolognese weirdly. It was an absolute hammer show today! Catch up on John’s holiday, experience some explosive shame, reminisce about 1990’s advertising, get heavily into a particularly intense gig diary and prepare for...
09.15.2018
Episode 236 – Apocalyptic Radio, Bum Money & Ansglodus
Robins was sick. Elis spoke Welsh. The Studio was dark. A classic show this week, featuring a taste, some shame, an exhibition Potato Potato match and Robins behaving over-competitively in the Made Up Game. There was also a Welsh Word...
09.07.2018
Episode 235 – Queen Day, Jihn Robins & The Fritas Empire
A very silly show this week! All fuelled by Elis having 3 hours sleep and John eating too many sweets. Find out why John is dishonest, what fried egg crisps taste like and why Elis’ name is Elis; not Mark....
08.31.2018
Episode 234 - Bloody Mary Addiction, Elis' Hot Sauce Dystopia & Reverse Caravan
Well, it’s been about 3 weeks since all the gang have been back together on the Saturday show, they certainly made up for their absence with a belter today. John’s blood runs red with tomato juice, Elis struggles with...
08.17.2018
Episode 233 - #AskAcaster, The Japanese Fork Incident & Potato Potato.....Again.
Comedian and author James Acaster joined John this week as Elis was away. James was grilled in #AskAcaster about tooth-brushing, Korn, Asian cuisine and Greg Rusedski's shirts. James also brought us another Classic Scrape - and no, he won't DJ...
08.16.2018
Bonus Podcast – Milk Cubed
John has been the sole captain of Drive this week, Elis has been climbing mountains in Wales and the like BUT even though it’s half the team that doesn’t mean it’s been half the fun! Expect tales of Rucksacks,...
08.10.2018
Episode 232 – Defeat Festival, Electric Cutlery & Pluck That Goose
With Elis away, comedian and writer Matthew Crosby stood in for this week’s podcast. John and Matthew go over the numerous and somewhat obscure improv warm up games, John takes us through his dream line-up for Defeat Festival and Matthew...
08.09.2018
BONUS PODCAST – Emotionally Distant Juggling Elis
After learning Elis has very few life skills, the team line up a lesson for him in juggling. Meanwhile, John returns with a hilarious Shame Well and Elis asks, "what would you do with a gift of £5000?" Remember, you...
08.03.2018
Episode 231 – Eggs Legs, Couscous & Semtex Lollipop
It was a back to business as usual master class today: A happy return to an air-conditioned studio where the vibe was free to flow without weather dependency. Expect (very) tight shorts, boiling shame, repulsive Humblebrags and a return...
07.29.2018
Episode 230 - Live from Kendal Calling Special
They’ve conquered the airwaves of commercial digital indie radio and now they’ve travelled north to deepest Cumbria to broadcast live from the Strongbow Yard at Kendal Calling. Elis and John have festival themed Humblebrags, deep unquestionable Shamewells, made up games...
07.20.2018
Episode 229 – John’s Jammers, Festival Snogging & Sin Bin Vin Bin
GUYS! Get your Festival Shamewells & Festival Made Up Games in to [email protected] because next week, the vibe will be coming at you LIVE from Kendall Calling Festival! It was a cracking show today, a lot of which featured John...
07.13.2018
Episode 228 – John’s Stylist, Lever Arch File & MSSG (Music Service Streaming Game)
John is a project. Due to his new digital television quiz hosting duties, he is being styled by his own personal stylist Suzie. It’s basically Queer Eye for the commercial digital indie radio guy. Elsewhere, Elis riles John with some...
07.12.2018
BONUS PODCAST – Phfphatttttttttttttttt Riffs
What a week as the boys covered Drive. This podcast will oscillate wildly, just like the mood of (most of) the nation (England), but luckily Elis & John kept a steady hand on the tiller. Enjoy. Then feel upset. Then feel...
07.06.2018
Episode 227 – Indie World Cup, Childcare Permitting & Queen Eye For The Gay Guy
Sometimes, John wants to put out his eyes. Other times he’s just lobbying Elis to say YES. It was a show that critics may have called “distracted” given the football vibes moving through the studio – but there wasn’t one...

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Elis James and John Robins on Radio X Podcast episodes:

Introducing: THE WITTERING WHITEHALLS

Introducing 'I've Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan'

Introducing ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’

A message from Elis - The Socially Distant Sports Bar

Introducing That’s a First! Season 2!

New Podcast for you - Early Work with Rhys James!

Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020

EMERGENCY BROADCAST

Episode 264 - Birdseye

Episode 263 - Painful Thighs, F Off & The Dark Side of Nature

Episode 262 - You Torth, Pickled Ginger & Drive a Div to France

Episode 261 - Medium Testosterone, Feeds & The A-Z of Music

Episode 260 – Alternative Animals, Cool Cymru and The Dog & Handgun

Episode 259 - Breastfeeding Café, Is This Cool? & Four Coffee Viagra

Episode 258 – Romantic Robins, Hot-Take Elis & Terrible Luton Airport

Episode 257 – Sonic Explorer, RS-John & LashLads.com

Episode 256 – God Is a Gas, Celebrity Busting and Elis’ 3rd Anecdote.

Episode 255 – Side However, The Scribe & On The Westway

Episode 254 – Bran Mulch, Freebie Skiibie & I Suppose I Went To Rymans

Episode 253 - #BumLike, Wee Free Memories & What Would The Potato People Think?

Episode 252 – Riffing With Impunity, iPhones In India & 5 Litres of Soup

BONUS PODCAST – New Year’s Nuggets

Episode 251 – Robins Unleashed: The Return of #LOLsInTheLull

Episode 250 – Live At The Comedy Store!

Episode 249 – Christmas Knives, Legally Black and White & Thin Women In London

Episode 248 – Sportz Chat, Puberty Cake & A Book About Ships

Episode 247 – Maris Piper Bombs, Everything Everything’s Bassist’s Mum & Don’t Get Me Started

Episode 246 - The House That Blunders Built, Dan Kitson & lovelyjohntheman

Episode 245 – Victorian Twaddle, Spooky Juice & You're Sacked

Episode 244 – Bum Health, Dusty Ghost & Our Longest Link Ever

Episode 243 - Let's Give It Feet, Sexy Tailor & Final Resting Place

Episode 242 – The Sadfather, Sexy Cat & 2 Million Pounds To Go Away

Episode 241 – Easter Eggs, Johnny Pigs & Wee Jeans

Episode 240 – GF Mystery, Clap Clap Lights & When Elis Met John

Episode 239 - Vicar Elis, Wnco Mwnco & John’s Bag of Death

Episode 238 – The Groin of Satire, Monetising The Bum & A Kind Bear

Episode 237 – Lager Bolognese, Honesty Bar & One Step At A Time Martin

Episode 236 – Apocalyptic Radio, Bum Money & Ansglodus

Episode 235 – Queen Day, Jihn Robins & The Fritas Empire

Episode 234 - Bloody Mary Addiction, Elis' Hot Sauce Dystopia & Reverse Caravan

Episode 233 - #AskAcaster, The Japanese Fork Incident & Potato Potato.....Again.

Bonus Podcast – Milk Cubed

Episode 232 – Defeat Festival, Electric Cutlery & Pluck That Goose

BONUS PODCAST – Emotionally Distant Juggling Elis

Episode 231 – Eggs Legs, Couscous & Semtex Lollipop

Episode 230 - Live from Kendal Calling Special

Episode 229 – John’s Jammers, Festival Snogging & Sin Bin Vin Bin

Episode 228 – John’s Stylist, Lever Arch File & MSSG (Music Service Streaming Game)

BONUS PODCAST – Phfphatttttttttttttttt Riffs

Episode 227 – Indie World Cup, Childcare Permitting & Queen Eye For The Gay Guy