Episodes
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. Expect guests, games, shame (obviously), celebration and a generous slice of The Lovely Robin. Lovely stuff. 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 can tune in across the UK every...
Published 12/23/18
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 of festive silliness and anticipation for the big 250! There was a dash of shame, a measure of Humblebrags and a tidy portion of the Paper Review too! 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 can tune in across the...
Published 12/15/18
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 The Week and a return to the wonder that is the “Rush Hour Crush”. 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 can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session....
Published 12/08/18
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 tales of overcoming relationship obstacles, Ticked Off a variety of Tastes, learnt about chips, and outlined the pros and cons of a 17 degree temperature. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on...
Published 12/01/18
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 past love interest. All this plus the Humblebrags, a made up game and a Shamewell to rival the SatNav shame! 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 can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm!...
Published 11/24/18
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 with the law, Elis’ hair and a certain internet-based game show on a digital TV channel. All this plus the Humblebrags, a tangy taste and a game about temperature! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail),...
Published 11/17/18
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 our 250th show! Also on the show, you’ll get 2 dollops of Clarkson, find out Elis’ hot take on films and always and forever remember, ‘Cool guys get it wrong’. All this plus the Humblebrags, Tastes to tick off and the longest ever Made Up Game! Remember, you can get...
Published 11/10/18
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 and it's a very special day indeed, its sexy and relevant, Elis' birthday! This podcast is essentially his party, so strap on your party hat, grab yourself a nice ale and don't forget to pick up your party bag on your way out. Entertainment at the party includes John's gift...
Published 11/03/18
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 once again. You’ll find out what Elis thinks of Halloween and what he’d dress up as if he HAD to, find out whether John has ever kissed a belly and hear a drunken/theft based Shamewell. All this plus the Humblebrags, a Made Up Game and a couple of tastes to tick off! Remember, you can get in touch...
Published 10/27/18
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 expect slightly more Queen than usual, a Welsh discussion about mince or mints, a sour (angry) taste and a bit of unwanted wee. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til...
Published 10/20/18
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 hadn’t. There’s all that plus a very important date in John’s gig diary, some shock shame, Elis on the TV and a lengthy Potato Potato! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from...
Published 10/13/18
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, while rapping the lyrics to Sugar Hill Gang’s seminal hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’? *Not fascinating All that PLUS Humblebrags, John’s Gig Diary and Elis’ Light Hearted Paper Review! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on...
Published 10/06/18
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 touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. You can see Elis & John on their book tour! Go to...
Published 09/29/18
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 an overuse of the phonetic alphabet. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it...
Published 09/22/18
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 of The Week, some Gig Diary action & a run down of the soon to be “Holy Vible Tour”! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm!...
Published 09/15/18
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. All this plus a Shamewell (very close to home this week), a stonking Made Up Game & even more Queen chat than usual! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til...
Published 09/07/18
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 words and nobody can believe that Rory Delap stat! All that, PLUS usual favourites, Humblebrag of the Week, Shame Well and Tick off a Taste! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in...
Published 08/31/18
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 your wedding. There were also two new Tastes to be Ticked Off, an extra special Keep It Session Session (featuring the lovely Robin), and bear with the boys for this week's Made Up Game. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if...
Published 08/17/18
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, John lets us in on some of his patented wisdom and we ask the question, “what’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen someone drink, in the wild?” All that plus regular favourites, Humble Brag, Shame Well and Tick off a Taste! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if...
Published 08/16/18
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 mentions his must see acts at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. All this plus John’s Gig Diary, Made Up Games and the Light-Hearted Paper Review! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you...
Published 08/10/18
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 can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. You can see Elis & John on tour! Go to http://www.elisandjohn.com for more details!
Published 08/09/18
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 to John’s Gig Diaries. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. You can see Elis &...
Published 08/03/18
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 and more. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. You...
Published 07/29/18
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 wearing his swimming trunks and little else. There were Humblebrags, plenty of shame, a gig diary entry & a quallo made up game! Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune...
Published 07/20/18
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 automobile upkeep news in the Light-Hearted Paper Review, and John talks us through his Scrabble strategies. Remember, you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every...
Published 07/13/18