Episode 209
Naked Broadcasting, Bad Hat and Mars Bar Fondue
Show broadcast on 3 March 2018
Getting underway this week with a gig/snow-based PSA on behalf of absent capable comedian, John Robins. In his seat, 'your favourite comedian' James Acaster - but which famous ex-footballer did he meet in a service station earlier this week? PLUS, Elis sports a questionable hat, listener James is looking for 'stock lines' that he can use in the gym, a 'mystery texter' contacts the show and we throw in all the usual good stuff (Paper Review, Humblebrag, Made up Game) for absolutely nothing!
John's introduction of Elis
" (Elis' intro) What do you think of when you think of talent and genius? Galileo? Socrates? Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers? It's my favourite comedian, it's your favourite comedian, it's Mr James Acaster. "
Conversations and riffs
Elis talks about being dumped on two successive Valentine's Days by the same girl (but he doesn't like to go on about it).
James bumped into a famous ex-footballer at a motorway services.
Text-in topic
Listeners text and tweet during the show on this week's topic.
A listener asks for advice on how to make friends at the gym.
Elis James' Light-Hearted Paper Review
Elis' selection of humorous stories from this week's newspapers.
50 things that confuse people in modern Britain. The best way to eat a Jaffa Cake. Designer discomfort and 'useful stress'.
Made-Up Games
Listeners suggest made-up games that Elis and John can play.
Second the Best: You need at least three people and you each write down a number in secret then reveal it. Whoever has the second highest number wins the round and gets the combination of everyone else's numbers as points. You then play more rounds and the person with the highest number of points is the overall winner.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Another sample from friend of the show, Robin Allender.