Episode 102
Geographically Specific Names, Footy & Bar Mitzvahs
Show broadcast on 30 January 2016
Elis waxes lyrical about Bar Mitzvahs and his experiences with multiple compliments from 1ers during the week. John badmouths the use of the word 'footy' opening a debate concerning words that are specific to certain regions. Plus Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week, Elis' Gig Diaries, and Email Of The Species.
Podcast intro
Following on from last week's show, Elis has a new one of his 'private songs' he sings himself: "Just being sexy and cool, some people think I'm sweet but I'm nobody's fool." Elis: "I'm delivering snackable melodies for the Snapchat generation." Producer Dave used to call tweeting photos from the show "glanceable fun".
How much revenue has John brought in for Pizza Express over the years and yet he can't get the celebrity loyalty card?
Somebody gifted John the johnrobins.com domain name (to add to johnrobins.net).
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is the winner of the 1992 Caerphilly mixed doubles championship. "
Conversations and riffs
David Mellor encountered a new staff member at Pret today who didn't know who he was.
Text-in topic
Listeners text and tweet during the show on this week's topic.
What words or phrases are commonplace in your part of the world but get an odd reaction when you say them elsewhere?
Textual Healing
A listener calls the show with a problem.
Tom has agreed to be part of a charity boxing match but doesn't know anything about boxing.
Elis' Gig Diaries
Elis reads aloud from diaries he kept during his early stand-up days.
March 2008. Crowd banter idea: ask the audience if anyone has learned anything this week.
February 2008. On a feature-less stage, why not imagine some features. The AIDS stuff didn't work. Sort out a MySpace page.
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
Posting on social media about how you donated to charity (great) but showing a screenshot of your online bank account balance, which is $30m.
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Oasis the band (Elis) v the planet Saturn (John). Elis wins 5-3.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Neutral Milk Hotel (John)