The Vibe Guide

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• 9 Sep 2017
• Chapter & Verse, Topless John and Bono on the Beach

Another top podcast from your sexy mates Elis & John - and it was a rather sexy show. Don't worry though - it never got top shelf. Enjoy John at a merch stand, Elis away with Wales in Moldova, and a dive into the word of literature. All this plus Email Of The Species, Humble Brag Of The Week, The Light-Hearted Paper Review and another Made Up Game.

• 183
• 2 Sep 2017
• The Lightness Of Elis

The returning Duke Of Punchlines John Robins was back from Edinburgh this week with massive news - well done Johnny Robs! And Elis has been keeping busy during the break too, with a visit to a palm reader and more exceptional online web development. The boys also caught up with Tony Blackburn's venture, alongside the usual trip to the Shame Well and a wade through more Humble Brags. All this plus Tick Off A Taste and Email Of The Species.

• 182
• 12 Aug 2017
• Not the Lovely Pippa, Fiery Bin & John FM

We all visit the toilet mate. Robins was down the line from Edinburgh once again and perched coquettishly under his duvet whilst Elis kept a firm grip on the studio tiller, it was an absolute corker of a show. There's plenty of shame: It's the name of the game don't cha know? Elis thoroughly updated John with the Paper Review and there was a big surprise too! Good news if you like fruitcake.

• 181
• 5 Aug 2017
• Sherlock Robins, Leaking Vocal Emissions & Drawing John's Regret

In what must be a radio first, John broadcasts down the line from under his duvet whilst up at the Edinburgh Festival. His face beamed down on an in-studio Elis from multiple screens, but even this Big Brother-esque nightmare scenario was not enough to put such an experienced broadcaster off! The boys bravely wade through some horrendous Humblebrags, and triumphantly banish shame from two shame-afflicted listeners. Chuck in a Paper Review, some Made Up Games, and Email of the Species, and you've got yourself a belter of a show.

• 180
• 29 Jul 2017
• The Agenda, The Male Reproductive Organ & Do You Respect Yourself?

Will this be the last stop on the way to 5,000,000 D's? That's what's on the agenda! In the final show before Robins takes to the Edinburgh Fringe, the badinage was right on point. Don't you just hate people who misjudge the vibe? What are the three main constants of human nature? What did John ask his teacher? All are questions that may or may not have been answered in this weeks edition.

• 179
• 22 Jul 2017
• John Sit, The 'Rossier' & 100 Dead Foxes

After Beta-Bet's retirement last week, it fell to our resident stats guy, Ross, to come up with the number goods and my word - he knows his way around a pie chart. A cracking show with some of the most horrendous Humblebrags in history, a run out for another made up game and a review from a vibe symposium held by none other than John Robins & Prod V. All this plus a Shame Well that makes for one of the most difficult listens to date...

• 178
• 15 Jul 2017
• Flesh-Coloured Pouch, Digital Gravestone & The Onion of Football

Robins in a ratty mood is Robins at his best. A cracking podcast this week and plenty of talking points - How old is this coin? How unsung is the onion? Is Elis the people's prince? All of this will be discussed, at length - plus - A quallo Paper Review, a hammer load of Humblebrags and an exciting idea for the musical collaboration of the century.

• 177
• 8 Jul 2017
• John Pride, Made Up Games & 8 Hour Nap Guys

***BRAND NEW FEATURE ALERT*** We've cracked a brand new bottle of badinage on the good ship Radio X with the flood of Made Up Games that you legends keep sending in! An absolute hammer-show today with all the usual refinements: Stinking Humblebrags, buckets of shame, an ever so light-hearted paper review and some sweet, sweet emails.

• 176
• 1 Jul 2017
• Lovely Bottom Lip, Peanut Parliament & Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Elis can't be arsed. This much will become clear. He clearly cares enough to sort his teeth out though! A cracking podcast this week as John rejoined Elis in the studio. Last week's foray into 'Nut, Wood, Seed?' seems to have inspired the nation to share similar games - strap in for Brendan's 'Population Speculation' and plenty more! All this plus the usual Humblebrags, the very usual Beta Bet and a thorough paper review!

• 175
• 24 Jun 2017
• Oxford Shame Toilet, The Past is a friend & Brewster's £500

John went to the past this week. He's happier there. Elis kept a steady hand on the tiller whilst John broadcast from a reunion he was attending in Oxford. All the usual badinage carried on in abundance though, with some abhorrent Humblebrags, some cracking emails, a predictable Beta Bet and a revealing chat with John's high-flying Oxford pal, Chris.

• 174
• 17 Jun 2017
• Live Your Best Life, Contract and Cheesy Tommy

Busy show today - and it's a belter! Elis' gift for John finally arrived, despite Elis losing confidence in it, and Vin reports back from an Alt-J gig. And the whole gang prepare to see The Stone Roses at Wembley - with some help from Johnny Vaughan. All this plus the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Email Of The Species, Beta Bet and a Light-Hearted Paper Review.

• 173
• 10 Jun 2017
• Mike Bubbins, The Cravens & Louboutins

An approachable but sexy podcast today.... Mike Bubbins sat in for Elis and brought sideburns, sex-appeal and a relaxed attitude to shame. Robins calls on the powers that be to introduce 'normal' carriages on trains. Silent coaches are much too stressful for all of us and it's an issue that needs addressing. A complex Beta Bet, some foul Humblebrags and a tense moment when Mike described Freddie Mercury as the 2nd best entertainer of all time.

• 172
• 3 Jun 2017
• Toilet in Port Talbot

Two treats for you this week - one in the form of Lloyd Langford, the other some advice on what not to wear near Buckingham Palace. Plus an example of why John isn't given certain jobs at Radio X. All this plus the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Email Of The Species, Beta Bet and a lovely Tick Off A Taste.

• 171
• 27 May 2017
• Robins Solo, Cosplay & No M7

Robins sets sail on the digital waves in a heroic solo effort today, whilst Elis is abroad in Wales. Expect talk of conventions & cosplay, as well as the usual helpings of shame and regret. Classic Robins. There's also a bulging e-sack of emails, including a shocking discovery in the ongoing battle to keep it session. 4.7%???? All this plus some raging Humble Brags and a Beta-Bet vibe space...

• 170
• 20 May 2017
• Can I Gymru, Crinkly Plate & Big and Large

The podcast that screams down the shame well and tells you that it's ok... 'Sometimes you can swear at fruit.' This week the lads chat launches and legends as John FINALLY got what he's been waiting for. GUESS WHO HAS BEEN ON!? There's also an absolutely cracking bunch of correspondence from the legendary PCD's: They ARE on email. All this plus Beta-Bet, some stinking Humble Brags and a chocolate covered Tick-off-a-Taste!

• 169
• 13 May 2017
• Scoop Angels, The M4 & All the Mammals

There aren't many podcasts that ask you the question. 'Are you absolutely haunted by your past?' - 'YES PLEASE!' This week we've got plenty of shame - some of it is Phillip Larkin, some of it is in very poor French and there are even some dark memories about a science teacher. Great. There are humble brags, a comprehensive (but light-hearted) paper review, a typical Beta-Bet and not to mention a STACK of emails. All this plus an impromptu edition of John Googling the travel. It turns out that it's really just a hobby of his.

• 168
• 6 May 2017
• Modernising Sweets, Champions League Shame and Imbyism

Think Scouts are wimps? Think again. Plenty to dig your teeth (ears?) into on this week's show - it's a bumper edition of shame, house prices, and Robins' birthday! Happy birthday to you all. To celebrate, enjoy the first non-controversial Beta Bet.

• 167
• 29 Apr 2017
• Bleeding gums, Humble Shame and How to say 'No'

Hey Daddio... How about you kick back and take a big hit of this podcast right in the ears? Make your own choices folks but for God's sake give it a listen. In this week's edition, the shame is tangible, the humble brags are disgusting and Queen are still the Best of British. There's also a comprehensive review of the Marathon-Watching experience. 'A great day out.'

• 166
• 22 Apr 2017
• Evacuating the Darkness, Boring Shiny & Honig & Senf

Back to business as usual this week with Elis back from the beekeeping. Also, an almost rejuvenated Robins has got an important prepared statement for the ears of the nation. Lots to chat about as well - Elis' new mate Chris Sutton, a Humble-Brag run in with the law and a whole host of tastes that got ticked right off! There's also the Paper Review, yet more drama in Beta-Bet and an exposé into shame and how it is introduced into the education system... How early is too early for shame?

• 165
• 15 Apr 2017
• Nish Kumar, Hangover Mitigation & The Beatles didn't exist

The bee-keepers of Pembrokeshire won't just interview themselves. Consequently, a capable Elis James has been dispatched to help them out. In his place sits friend of the show and former voice of these very airwaves - Nish Kumar! Try telling John that... There's all the usual nonsense though: Humble Brags, quite a morbid set of Shame-Wells, a possibly ill-advised impromptu quiz about Indian Indie fans from Croydon and a special feature (from long ago) - 'Nishipedia!'