Episode 73
The Man From Del Monte's Relatives, Kanye Told Off & A Confundus Charm
Show broadcast on 4 July 2015
As you may have expected following Glastonbury, John was all set to tell off Kanye West this week. The boys also compliment Producer Dave's summer style, and Elis reconsidered his attitude to Harry Potter. All this plus Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, Email Of The Species and Humble Brag Of The Week.
Podcast intro
Following on from last week's episode, more listeners' TV cameos from when they were younger.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is author of the best-selling pamphlet 'Land of Our Pride, Valley of Shepherds: A History of Wales'. "
Conversations and riffs
There's a heat wave on and Producer Dave is dressed like the man from Del Monte's successful nephew.
Elis went on a stag do in Wales that involved a hike. Meanwhile, John received samples of the new Queen beer, Bohemian Lager.
John takes apart Kanye West's version of Bohemian Rhapsody at the weekend's Glastonbury Festival.
Elis has been cursed with a Confundus Charm for all the times he criticises Harry Potter fans, meaning he is losing the ability to speak properly on air. Elis: "But my mouth pays my mortgage."
Text-in topic
Listeners text and tweet during the show on this week's topic.
When has something you hold dear, like a song or film, been destroyed? e.g. bad cover versions.
Textual Healing
A listener calls the show with a problem.
Pat has been getting his hair cut by the same London hairdresser for a while but strayed and went to another salon. Should he return to the old one or move permanently to the new one? How will Crossrail affect this in the future?
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
Oh no, you've been included on a men's website's 'hot' list.
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
The European Cup 1967-93 (Elis) v the goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar (John). John wins 4-2.