Episode 159
Producer D's News, Myspace V's & Freddie's F6
Show broadcast on 4 March 2017
This week we look into the past and remember John's abs, fondly. We look to the present, where producer D has some V big news! We even look to the future, where apparently, unwanted goods could be sold on the internet. Who knew? Also... Who wants an 8 minute, detailed walkthrough on Freddie Mercury's vocal range from John Robins? You're in luck. Finally, Elis now languishes 6-0 behind John in Beta Bet.... If he can't mount a charge this week, it may never happen!
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left: a man who stands to be the first Welshman to speak on the moon..."
Conversations and riffs
John has been pounding the P (as ever) and bassoon-browsing. The guys take a look at what remains of John's MySpace page, his incredible photos from back in the day.
Prod D announces he and his wife are expecting their first child. Elis talks about his daughter picking up and using stock phrases she's heard.
John gets very excited discussing Freddie Mercury's vocal range in answer to a listener's question. "Put your soup down, John! You can't Freddy and soup at the same time!"
Elis James' Light-Hearted Paper Review
Elis' selection of humorous stories from this week's newspapers.
A packet of crisp (singular). The Sun recommends selling your unwanted stuff... online! A porn addict in Japan was crushed to death by a pile of his mucky magazines.
Betabet
Elis and John compete to name as many things as possible on a theme in alphabetical order in 30 seconds.
Sports clothing brands. Elis beats John 8-3 and John is not happy as he feels the subject was tailored toward Elis. John still leads the series 6-1.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
A copper and a felon find common ground over the podcast.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
John picks out notable guitar solos on Frank Zappa records.