Episode 111
Failed Assassination Attempt, Freshness Is Key & Producer Dave's Presentation
Show broadcast on 2 April 2016
In a week in which Elis apparently lived out one of John's fantasies, the boys also quizzed Producer Dave on his recent appearance at the National Student Radio Conference. There was also a bumper delivery of double Gig Diaries from Elis, and John ingested a bit of drug live on air, alongside a super important announcement in the podcast intro. All this as well as the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, You Tube, Keep It Session Session and, as promised last week, an unbelievably blue Robins-related anecdote from Elis.
Podcast intro
Elis tells an anecdote about someone getting help reversing a car down a narrow road from a local helpful middle-aged neighbour but inadvertently exposing them to the rudest section of a Robins' standup show that is playing on audio in the car.
The Elis James and John Robins Experience live tour is announced for autumn 2016.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is Aberystwyth's premier Neil Diamond impersonator, 'Neil Diemwnt'. "
Conversations and riffs
Elis was shot at in a bus.
John is aghast that Elis and Producer Dave haven't seen the film Highlander so provides a summary of why he likes it.
Producer Dave gave a presentation to some student radio enthusiasts, and Elis and John imagine what it might have been like.
Textual Healing
A listener calls the show with a problem.
Jill has a book club meeting in an hour but has forgotten what the book was they were meant to read.
Elis' Gig Diaries
Elis reads aloud from diaries he kept during his early stand-up days.
Elis is too reliant on the three staples of his set: Cornish one-night stand, Geordie financial year and alloy wheels. John Robins sits on a table and riffs with the audience, then later shows Elis his new sat nav. Should Elis challenge himself with a venue that is so tough it hasn't even got a mic stand?
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Radiohead (Elis) v Nico Case (John). John wins 3-1.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Wire (Elis)