Episode 191
#GriefIsLiving
Show broadcast on 28 October 2017
Robins had a bit of a night of it last night. Classic Robins. That didn't stop a complete Hammer show from taking shape though. Elis gave yet more tasty insight into the British film industry and the Queen questions came thick and fast in preparation for John's appearance on Celebrity Mastermind. There were some quallo emails this week too, as well as the usual Humblebrags, Shame Well and a Mod or Rocker Made Up Game!
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left, the man whose performance as Ratty in the Year 3 performance of Wind in the Willows led the theatre critic of the Carmarthen Gazette to comment 'In Elis James we have found the Welsh Henry Irving.'"
Conversations and riffs
Vin and Elis quiz John on Queen in preparation for his appearance on Celebrity Mastermind.
Text-in topic
Listeners text and tweet during the show on this week's topic.
Last night John ate 10 packs of Space Raiders and drank eight cans of Neck Oil. The tenth pack was eaten on the toilet. The next morning he tried to get some writing done but all he could manage was "Grief is living".
Have you eaten something you shouldn't in a sad place? Text and tweet using the hashtag #GriefIsLiving.
Elis James' Light-Hearted Paper Review
Elis' selection of humorous stories from this week's newspapers.
The modern myths of masculinity shattered! In a survey Most men were more focused on their peace of mind that physical appearance (JR: "Bench-pressing some regret"). Top 10 Internet passwords. Bear Grylls' tips on handling yourself in a fight.
John's Shame Well
John frees another listener of their shame.
Accidentally weeing all over the work toilet floor as a result of trying not to disturb your boss' phone conversation going on the other side of the door.
Made-Up Games
Listeners suggest made-up games that Elis and John can play.
Mod or Rocker? Someone says an object, person, place, etc, and you have to guess whether they have defined it as a Mod or Rocker, i.e. cool and stylish or tough and edgy.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
Using the podcast to ward off bears. How young is appropriate to start teaching about the darkness in schools?
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Dan the Automator (Elis)
Podcast outro
Elis reads out a text from his fiancée, causing John to express his relief that as a single man he does not have to worry about wrestling with buggies and whether he can "find the green tissue paper".