The Vibe Guide

• 124
• 2 Jul 2016
• Elis Returns, Nazgul Newsnight & Leaky John

Elis returns from yet another big day for Welsh Football and gets a bit emotional. It's a big week for John too as he prepares to appear on TVs Mock the Week. All this plus Humble Brag Of The Week, Winner Plays On and Tick Off a Taste.

• 123
• 25 Jun 2016
• Lucky Shirts, Ironing Boards & Reasons To Be Cheerful

What with Wales suddenly being good at football Elis was once again in France this week, but joined John down the line from his hotel room, where he eagerly awaited the arrival of an ironing board. Producers Dave and Vin were also absent, leaving producer Si to take over, but not before he passed John's stringent producer test. All this plus Humble Brag Of The Week, Winner Plays On and a special edition of Textual Healing.

• 122
• 18 Jun 2016
• Double Denim, Tote Bags & A Tour Of Toulouse Airport

Elis was in France again this week, keeping up with Wales at the Euros and, more importantly, finding out which car rental companies operate in Toulouse. John, meanwhile, had some new clothing to show off, and the boys discussed Nigerian finances and Nutella. All this plus Humble Brag Of The Week, Email Of The Species and Winner Plays On.

• 121
• 11 Jun 2016
• Football Songs, Tax Records & Lonely Legends

This week Elis is in France, but thanks to the wonders of modern technology his dulcet tones could still be heard on Radio X shores, as he joined John down the line from his hotel room (in his pants). Said modern technology hampers an anecdote about Elis meeting one of his heroes, but thanks to the team's perseverance, the anecdote does not go unfinished. John, meanwhile, explains how to navigate using just a watch, and embarks on a solitary Tick Off a Taste. All this, plus Humble Brag of the Week, Email of the Species and Winner Plays On.

• 120
• 4 Jun 2016
• Noisy Neighbours, Massages & Anarchy

Elis and John have both experienced troubles this week, but in very different ways. John was scheduled in for a relaxing trip to the spa, but, due to some miscommunication, his massage didn't quite go to plan. Elis, on the other hand, was kept up all night by noisy neighbours so John offers some sage advice. All this, plus Humble Brag of the Week, Winner Plays On and Email of the Species.

• 119
• 28 May 2016
• Bushcraft, Bands In Small Places & Kazakh Billlionaires

This week we relive John's much anticipated bushcraft course through an audio diary recorded by the man himself. Was he able to whittle a spoon out of wood? Did he manage to pass the course? And what was the toilet situation? Rest assured, all of these questions, and more, are answered. Meanwhile, Elis is accused of cheating the system in Winner Plays On, and recounts the time he nearly compared himself to a famous civil rights leader during a stand up routine.

• 118
• 21 May 2016
• Corgi Registration, Living In A Bivouac & Individual Business Units

This week we can all take a trip down Elis' shame well with some linguistic comedy, and we catch a glimpse of how this comedy came to be as Elis reminisces about a stand-up course he once attended. Meanwhile John has been preparing for a bushcraft course, endorsed by one of his heroes. All this plus Winner Plays On, Email Of The Species, a new Tick Off A Taste, Textual Healing, Humble Brag Of The Week and the Keep It Session Sessions.

• 117
• 14 May 2016
• Facebook Safe Space, Eurovision Translated & #smh

Elis and John were talking petty grudges this week, and inevitably moved on to football stickers and Harry Potter. But there were new topics too - Magnum Chocolate Theft, the wordplay of Paul McCartney and plenty of hot chat. All this plus the usual Winner Plays On (high-scoring this week), Email Of The Species, Humble Brag Of The Week, Textual Healing and of course the conclusion of last week's cliffhanger in Elis' Gig Diaries.

• 116
• 7 May 2016
• Tidbits, Harmonies & Project Spice

This podcast will no doubt become known as the John's Birthday Special - find out if Elis remembered, and if John received any gifts. Plus it's the culmination of Project Spice - the boys eat a vindaloo live on air! Tick Off A Taste! Unbelievable! All this plus Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week, Gig Diaries, Email Of The Species and the Keep It Session Sessions.

• 115
• 30 Apr 2016
• Ferrets, Bank Holiday & Police Statements

So many bases covered this week - ferrets, John's dream, Elis' timekeeping, pub crawls, a Brexit biscuit, Little Georgie Ezra, thieves, pigeons, bags, decades, bank holidays and loads more. It's an archetypal Elis & John podcast. And on top of all that there's Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week, Gig Diaries, Email Of The Species and Keep It Session Sessions.

• 114
• 23 Apr 2016
• Rescuing The Afternoon!

Welcome to this week's podcast from the brand new time slot of Saturday of 1pm - 4pm! Not a huge change, you'd assume, and you're largely correct - it's still the same badinage, the same features, the same top quality riffing - but this time with the added threat that John may take a nap at any minute. We've got tales of Producer Dave's trip to Bristol on a stag do, Elis encountering a cockney in a pub, and the final answer to the question we've all been asking- will John appear in Series 2 of Josh? All this plus the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Gig Diaries, Textual Healing, Winner Plays On and Keep It Session Sessions. New time, same great show.

• 113
• 16 Apr 2016
• Precious, Metal Fans & Robins Unleashed

The last ever Saturday 10-1 show this week, as the boys are moving to a new time slot (more info in the podcast), but that doesn't mean an end to any of the badinage. This week we're treated to John's university radio shows, and if you can imagine a drunk lone Robins talking about Lou Reed for 2 hours then you'll be very prepared for what you're about to hear. There's also a glimpse into Johnny Vaughan's Drive time show, some travel advice, and an imagined peak into Producer Dave's marriage. Plus all the usual - Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week (note the spelling of 1ère), Email Of The Species, Elis' Gig Diaries and the return of Tick Off A Taste.

• 112
• 9 Apr 2016
• Panic Attack At The Disco, Polichips & Vegetarianism

Some political analysis from Elis & John this week, as well as discussions on Daffy Duck, the Third Reich, panic attacks and vegetarianism. Plus news from the opening of the first Elis and John themed café! Sort of. There's also the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Textual Healing, Email Of The Species, Winner Plays On and Keep It Session Session.

• 111
• 2 Apr 2016
• Failed Assassination Attempt, Freshness Is Key & Producer Dave's Presentation

In a week in which Elis apparently lived out one of John's fantasies, the boys also quizzed Producer Dave on his recent appearance at the National Student Radio Conference. There was also a bumper delivery of double Gig Diaries from Elis, and John ingested a bit of drug live on air, alongside a super important announcement in the podcast intro. All this as well as the usual Humble Brag Of The Week, Textual Healing, Winner Plays On, You Tube, Keep It Session Session and, as promised last week, an unbelievably blue Robins-related anecdote from Elis.

• 110
• 26 Mar 2016
• SpiderGhost, Welsh National Team Press Conference & The Population of Sevenoaks

The boys have each got a story of an unwelcome visitor this week, plus news from both a sporting event in Cardiff and a bedroom in Lewisham. On top of that, John contemplates joining Watchdog and Elis remembers last year's fabulous Blur gig. All this plus Humble Brag Of The Week, Email Of The Species, Textual Healing, Elis' Gig Diaries, Winner Plays On, You Tube and Keep It Session Sessions.

• 109
• 19 Mar 2016
• Le Roast Beef, The Correct Way To Be Arrested & Under Pressure

News from France this week, plus the return of Tick Off A Taste! And don't miss John's lecture on the writing and recording of Under Pressure. Plus Textual Healing, Humble Brag Of The Week, Winner Plays On, Elis' Gig Diaries, and of course more Keep It Session Sessions.

• 108
• 12 Mar 2016
• Google and YouTube, Bethesda & Sound Effects

A technological revelation in this week's podcast astounded Elis & John, and there was a revelation in Textual Healing too as the boys were actually able to solve a listener's problem. John regaled us with tales of a gig in Newcastle, and Elis came up with an idea for a new feature. All this plus a special Email Of The Species (RIP Ray Tomlinson), Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week, and of course a Keep It Session Session.

• 107
• 5 Mar 2016
• Is It A Prize? Bill Walker & Spoken Discourse

Two new initiatives this week - Best Of British, and You Tube - plus news from the tour of A Robins Amongst The Pigeons last weekend. On top of this Elis & John welcomed back Bill to Textual Healing, alongside the usual Gig Diaries, Email Of The Species, Winner Plays On and Humble Brag Of The Week.

• 106
• 27 Feb 2016
• Solitary John, A Misplaced Croissant & Knee Socks

Elis and John were preparing to take A Robins Amongst The Pigeons on the road this weekend, and you can hear some live preparation in this week's podcast. Logistics, travel, and whether or not the boys will share a bed. Plus Humble Brag Of The Week, Winner Plays On and Elis' Gig Diaries.

• 105
• 20 Feb 2016
• Elis' Rap, Wilderness Crew & Wallop!

Huge news from Elis this week, accompanied by a sort of rap. Meanwhile John's bushcraft obsession has really taken off, and the boys also encounter a bizarre round of Tick Off A Taste. Plus Winner Plays On, Humble Brag Of The Week and Textual Healing.