Episode 103
Tick Off A Taste
Show broadcast on 6 February 2016
The team try an exotic 'foreign food', Elis's dialect is brought into serious question, and it turns out a certain somebody doesn't take listener criticism very well at all.
Podcast intro
Defining 'oner' / '1er' and 'retro-oner' / 'retro-1er'. Listener requests John's help in getting into rum. Talk of 'intimate' gigs!
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is patron of the Welsh Association of Locksmiths."
Conversations and riffs
John explains how he would operate as a Forensic Accountant and becomes re-obsessed with bushcraft. Elis reveals he once booked himself in onto a dry stone walling course because he was short of material for his next Edinburgh show.
John's Uber driver had not heard of Queen.
Elis reacts to a negative tweet. Elis's dialect is brought into serious question, and it turns out a certain somebody doesn't take listener criticism very well at all.
Textual Healing
A listener calls the show with a problem.
It's Harriett whose boyfriend won't shave his beard, leading Elis to remember finding his 'beard envelope'.
Elis' Gig Diaries
Elis reads aloud from diaries he kept during his early stand-up days.
Elis comes up with a punchline idea: maybe say the word 'foetus' in a high voice. Robins was at the gig, drunk and heckling the other acts - he's doing well and doesnt give an 'S'. You can't mix Pound-a-Pint Cider and comedy.
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
(Instagram) It's a photo of a young chap lying prostrate with some charity wristbands on "When a day of battling gender inequality tires you out!"
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Oasis (Elis) v the life and times of Chaucer (John). Elis answers first and scores just 1, uttering "kissing girls" on missing an answer. John scores a clean sweep of 5. John wins 5-1.
Tick Off a Taste
The gang try a new taste sensation sent in by a listener.
Dave eats and shares Twinkies with the boys - a first for both, and a new feature is born - plans for next week's Tick Off A Taste are very much cereal-based.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
From Tom, a 65er - notes a change in Elis' Welsh accent as time passes, softening each episode. Elis claims it is the influence of Robins!
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
The German band Can (Elis). Elis recommends the albums Ege Bamyasi and Tago Mago.