Episode 130
Josh Widdicombe
Show broadcast on 13 August 2016
Elis is away this week, so friend of the show and Radio X alumni Josh Widdicombe steps into Elis' considerable shoes. Expect further discussion of Johns pipe based woes, and a broaching of the thorny topic of Johns lack of appearance in hit sitcom Josh. There's all the regulars too - Humble Brag Of The Week, Winner Plays On, and Email Of The Species.
Podcast intro
John and Josh offer some advice on enjoying a varied vegetarian or vegan diet.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is a Radio X legend, a broadcaster, DJ, actor, writer, broadcaster, performer, casting agent, kingmaker, friend at court and powerbroker. It's Mr Josh Widdicombe. "
Conversations and riffs
Comedian and presenter Josh Widdicombe stands in for Elis today. This gives John another opportunity to do his impression of Josh and quiz him on why John hasn't yet been invited to appear on the TV sitcom 'Josh'. They play some of the features from Josh's old Xfm / Radio X show, like Wiki Races where you have to get from one particular Wikipedia page to another within a certain number of moves.
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
When you hope they ask you about your new tie but all they can focus on is your ripped bod and chiselled features.
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Euro 96 (Josh) v Queen live 1971-86 (John). John wins 4-3.
Tick Off a Taste
The gang try a new taste sensation sent in by a listener.
Barbecue jam from Gloucester Gate Services.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
A PCD indirectly knows somebody who has been on email since the 1960s.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
John Maus (Josh)