Elis James and John Robins on XFM podcast 5d2a17

Hi, Elis & John listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and Oxford and voted as one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers, Peter uses this podcast to speak with some incredible guests looking at topics from around the world that help understand and explain the past, present and future. Guests include former Director of the FBI James Comey and Chinese artist & activist Ai Weiwei. This is a taster of what you can expect from the show. If you like what you hear please search for I’ve Been Thinking with Peter Frankopan on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hi Elis & John fans – we have a new True Crime podcast we think you’ll enjoy called ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’   Could you be a criminal? What separates the way you think, from the criminal mind? the world’s leading professor of criminology, Prof. David Wilson and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox as they discover what’s really going on behind some of the most notorious crimes.   What do you do with have-a-go heroes who try to stop you robbing a bank? What's it like inside an escalating prison riot? And how do you deal with Britain’s most infamous hitman telling you he's been ordered to kill you? In this podcast series you’ll hear from offenders, the police, crime experts and investigators as we delve into the workings of the criminal mind.   Here’s a sneaky peak and the first Episode drops on Monday 14th June. If you like what you hear search for ‘If It Bleeds It Leads’ on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hello Elis and John fans! If you want more Elis in your life then you should subscribe to The Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. Three men trying to talk about sports. Three men who get distracted by everything. Three men who think a sports podcast should contain frequent references to Kimbo Slice, Erasure and Bobby Davro. Give it a listen now and the bar on Twitter, Insta and Facebook via @distantpod

Hi Elis & John fans! Radio X are releasing Season 2 of a podcast we think you’ll enjoy. That’s A First! is hosted by comedians Maisie Adam and Tom Lucy and in each episode they’re ed by a guest who reveals some interesting firsts from their life… and then gets ripped to shreds. In series 1 we heard about the first time Romesh Ranganathan soiled himself just before he was due to go in stage and series 2 promises to be just as revealing with guests such as Joel Dommett, Kiri Pritchard McLean and Chris Kamara!   This is a quick taster from Maisie & Tom. If you like it, search ‘That’s a First!’  and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hello podcast listener. If you're a fan of Elis and John then we think you'll enjoy another podcast, Early Work with Rhys James. Stand-up, show regular and the only comedian with a podcast, Early Work sees Rhys and guests reliving some of their most cringeworthy childhood and teenage attempts at creativity. Search Early Work where you get your podcasts and find Rhys on Instagram and Twitter @rhysjamesy for more about the podcast.

This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’ll hear a snippet from each one. If you like what you hear - make sure you hit subscribe! Funny How? with Matt Morgan: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/funny-how-with-matt-morgan/ That’s A First: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/thats-a-first/ Early Work with Rhys James: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/early-work-with-rhys-james/ Job's A Good’un with Chris Washington: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/jobs-a-good-un-with-chris-washington/ A Thin Layer of Film: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/thin-layer-of-film-with-heidi-regan/ Class Dismissed! with Tom Houghton: https://www.radiox.co.uk/radio/podcasts/class-dismissed-with-tom-houghton/

The Kings are dead. Long live the Kings.

There you have it. 5 years, 264 shows (proper), many laughs, some tears and an almost unacceptable quantity of shame. The lads bid farewell to Radio X in fine fashion. Expect montages, familiar voices and the cynical inclusion of emotional heft. Thank you to all PCD's, casual listeners and contributors great and small. Live your best life, keep it Radio X and most importantly of all: Keep it session. Lovely stuff.

There you have it. 5 years, 264 shows (proper), many laughs, some tears and an almost unacceptable quantity of shame. The lads bid farewell to Radio X in fine fashion. Expect montages, familiar voices and the cynical inclusion of emotional heft. Thank you to all PCD's, casual listeners and contributors great and small. Live your best life, keep it Radio X and most importantly of all: Keep it session. Lovely stuff.

Classic Dog-mess anecdote revisited, John's bodily functions feature heavily and we reopen the Wackaging file! PLUS! Humblebrags, Papers reviewed light-heartedly and a ShameWell! The staples to any healthy Podcast. , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

"Pullman's won it... go away." Elis needs a new car and John may or may not have a secret child, more on that as we get it. Tastes to be ticked, hypothetical stag dos to plan and papers to be read light-heartedly. This Podcast has it all. BIG FUN. , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

You have no idea how high John can fly. Today, we answer the questions, what do you get for the man that has everything, how many Blue Tits do Elis & John weigh and what exactly is John Kennedy doing in that tree. , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

Elis was definitely feeling as young and hip as ever this week, and John simply couldn’t get more charitable. Plus the boys made a discovery about everyone’s favourite forgotten Californian hard-rock-nu-metal group. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DementiaRevolution , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

Elis was definitely feeling as young and hip as ever this week, and John simply couldn’t get more charitable. Plus the boys made a discovery about everyone’s favourite forgotten Californian hard-rock-nu-metal group. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DementiaRevolution , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

How do you get through a three hour show on barely any sleep? Well if you’re Elis you have four coffees before 1pm. Spoiler alert, it all gets a bit silly. An informative show this week, with the guys getting to the bottom of what really is ‘cool’ and clearing up any misconceptions of what to expect from a breastfeeding café (no paninis?!) , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

If you stand still with a shark, you’ll die. That’s just one of Elis’ hot-takes from today. Meanwhile - Johnny JR Robins brings you some rather BIG NEWS! Plus more Hypothetical challenges, a naked Shame Well, some over-personal questions and a Middle of The Road Made Up Game! , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

Elis loves his children. John shouts “revealeth” at pubs. What a pair of legends. For those of you concerned that The Light-Hearted Paper Review has never featured a “central heating special” – consider your prayers answered. There’s also some classic Humblebrags, a sexy Shame Well, a return of John’s Gig Diaries and some FREE #CONTENT! , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

The Band is back together. Elis has returned with news of what he’s been up to, mainly being a father (again). John’s had an issue with his iPhone. We all must bear our own cross. 2 exciting competitions, one to win tech prizes and one to name Elis' son. We also ask the question, what do you do with a surfeit of breastmilk? All this PLUS a Shamewell that will make you walk to Lancaster. , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

In 255 episodes, have you heard John Robins do an impression of a Dalek? The wait is over. Tim Key played another blinder as he deputised for Elis. There were accusations, challenges, interruptions and pauses. Lovely stuff. All this plus a Somerville Shame Well, a LONG and ghastly Humblebrag and a tasty Made Up Game! , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/

Following some big news from Elis, a super-sub wonder kid was required to step in. Enter: Tim Key. Who knows, some of you might even recognise his voice from LONG ago?? It was a brilliant show as Robins threw open the Weirdness Amnesty once again and Tim went to Rymans. As well as all this, there was a welcome return for a Classic Made Up Game, a sporadic Potato Potato, an unconscious Shame Well and an impromptu Birthday Game! , you can get in touch on [email protected] (if you’re on e-mail. You’ve simply got to be on e-mail), and you can tune in across the UK every Saturday from 1pm til 4pm! Keep it session. Keep it Radio X. [email protected] https://elisandjohnmerch.com/