Episode 136
New Fivers, Abigail from the East Midlands and It Puts the Lotion in the Basket
Show broadcast on 24 September 2016
Automaton Elis was worried by both losing the capacity to feel any emotions and his newfound ability to make plans this week. But don't worry-he's settled for being mediocre. John found a way meanwhile to add a bit of spice in the kitchen, before eulogising about Force Majeure- all this plus the boys enthused about Dave's sunny personality .Plus theres the regular items...
Podcast intro
John off to Algarve,best deal for Euros. Does Elis like Queen? Elis' lookalike at the Rhod Gilbert gig. Elis aging badly.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is the first Welsh person to appear on Mock the Week since 16th July 2009"
Conversations and riffs
John to Elis "You have played Sun City" Elis "Regret is part of my DNA". John's Golfing WhatsApp messages, Dave's sunny disposition.
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
Jetskier loses his iPhone 6. Elis' stress at being famous
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
The La's (Elis) v Test Match Special (John). John wins.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
Climbing up Machu Pichu listening to a podcast. Mrs Doubtfire
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Nuggets, a 1970's compliation album (Elis)