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Elis James and John Robins

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Join the UK's youngest and most relevant broadcasters Elis James and John Robins for your twice-weekly dose of big laughs and top quality #content. Hilarious, welcoming and unashamedly ashamed, let these two best friends keep you company every Tuesday and Friday.

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Recent Guests

Uncle Adrian
Regular guest; relative of the hosts mentioned as back-and-forth participant
Elis and John universe
Episode: #562 - The Riff Ripcord, No Joy in a Tesco and Loyal As 10,000 Dogs
Rob Pope
Mega marathoner who ran across America four times
Author of Becoming Forest, endurance athlete
Episode: #561 - Foxer & Foxee, Count Connection Face and Silly Sausage Britain
Sophie Inhove
Listener who submitted the Cymru Connect game
Episode: #559 - Here We Hit It, The Calmru Connection and Darwin’s Flatmate Dave
Richard Osman
Mentioned in listener Cymru tale; not a guest on the show
Episode: #559 - Here We Hit It, The Calmru Connection and Darwin’s Flatmate Dave
Griff Rees
Musician, member of Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals
Episode: #558 - Drip Feeding Dross, Dave Kanchelskis and Oiling The Engine of Love
James Loman
Guest, discussed The Toe Poke and Edinburgh segment
Toe Poke team
Episode: #550 - By The Heart, CBDTea and Laughing in the Yurt with Charlize
Josh Widdicombe
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: #547 - Pressure is a Privilege
Chloe Petz
Analyst commenting on the match
Self as commentator on the episode
Episode: #542 - Junk Kerplunk, Big Low Bum and Is It Time For =?
Matthew Bainton
Taskmaster Champion of Champions guest
Taskmaster production/Champions of Champions
Episode: #540 - Hate Merch, (Non-Predator) and Institutional/Pedantic Failures

Hosts

Elis James
Host with a long-running presence and blend of self-deprecation, banter, and storytelling.
John Robins
Co-host known for banter, quick-fire riffs, and audience-friendly segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11.7k ratings
  • Great pod

    My go to, funny and wholesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ella.Marie!!
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • New to the pod and enjoying it

    I do like the podcast but I am mainly using the review to address the negative comments about Ads.

    The podcast is free. The content costs money to make. Therefore ads are an annoying but necessary evil to continue the podcast.

    We accept ads on TV, on social media, so why not here. Without ads there would need to be a paywall to allow the show to wash its face! Is that what you want? If so the good news is thats almost certainly on the horizon, (if it’s not already an option ) as with most popu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravingwomble
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Id like a drink with that Elis but I don't fancy his standup.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    orboy
    2 months ago
  • Egregious

    Can we please stop using that word it’s like when all football commentators started saying ‘with aplomb’ a few years ago.

    It just sounds wanky.

    Soz, love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Horatio Love Missile
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Money mad

    I’ve listened since the beginning and will probably still carry on catching up with these 3 chaps but it’s a constant chat now about money! Not near as funny anymore, and the ads are dreadful.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Brendoodle
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Fans appreciate the mix of games and casual banter with occasional guests or interviews.
Criticism often centers on ad reads or format shifts, with some listeners preferring the classic banter style.
Listeners praise the chemistry and warmth between hosts and the live-audience energy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#97
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#40
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#178
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#50
Australia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#550 - By The Heart, CBDTea and Laughing in the Yurt with Charlize
Q: What would you do with five million new followers?
Discussed strategies range from launching a wellness brand with CBD tea, to hosting large live events like in Wembley and the O2, to engaging fans with behind-the-scenes content on Patreon, all while preserving personal authenticity and humor.
#547 - Pressure is a Privilege
Q: What big news did you just reveal about a live show?
Elis and John reveal that Pressure is a Privilege will perform at the Royal Albert Hall, with tickets on sale and Patreon early access details.
#530 - Mid-Table Rhino, 4:55pm Double Curry and The History of The Buffet
Q: Adrian, what was it like to be asked to come on and answer questions four weeks ago and then actually be on air with them?
Adrian describes it as a fun, informal exchange where he's game for questions that feel more like a friendly chat than a formal interview.
#531 - Trauma Shirts, Pavarotti the Hamster and Paula Radcliffe
Q: What should I focus on in the final days before a marathon?
Paula emphasizes focusing on the training that has already been done, maintaining a healthy taper, and avoiding overtraining; the aim is to arrive at the start line healthy, feeling ready, and ready to run by feel rather than chasing an exact pace.
#526 - Huw Bris, Sir Psycho Sexy and Your Mexico 86
Q: George, how did your marathon training shift after hearing about Dave's previous running times?
George explains that he coordinated training with a coach, dedicated himself to improving, and used the competitive context with Dave as motivation, while also emphasizing the charity aspect and the joy of the day.

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The show centers on two British hosts who trade rapid-fire banter, personal anecdotes, and audience-interactive bits like Made Up Games and Cymru Connection. Episodes weave in running, touring life, book talk, and pop-culture riffs, with occasional guests and cheeky interludes that mix heartfelt reflections with self-deprecating humor. Noteworthy are the long-running segments, crowd engagement, and a willingness to pivot between lighthearted games and more polished interviews or quick-fire Q&A, all delivered in a warm, informal style that rewards listener familiarity and participation.

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1. Uncle Adrian
2. Rob Pope
3. Sophie Inhove
4. Richard Osman
5. Griff Rees
6. James Loman
7. Josh Widdicombe
8. Chloe Petz

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