Episode 131
Matthew Devvers, Ants & A New Cagoule
Show broadcast on 20 August 2016
Elis gets lost in a world of new clothing and the possibility of more new clothing this week, whilst John takes another step towards becoming a judge. There's also a bumper pack of gifts (THANK YOU!) and a ridiculous Tick Of A Taste. All this plus Email Of The Species, Humble Brag Of The Week and Winner Plays On.
Podcast intro
Elis and John discuss their memories of university and give advice to a PCD about to start university.
Where can one obtain an anthology of Robins' student poetry?
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is a man who every year dons a cowl and staff to play the role of Old Mother Slate at the Bedwellty Harvest Fair. "
Conversations and riffs
Just as John thought he was getting his house in order (literally), he's been called up to jury duty in the same week he is scheduled to appear on TV's Mock The Week. John has also been kissing his cement floor.
Elis has an expensive cagoule and might get free Fred Perry clothes. He wants to be in "an open dialogue with my pain" via his new personal trainer. Soon he will be strong enough to "destroy a planet".
Elis and John meet (Matthew) Devvers, their producer for the next few weeks.
Text-in topic
Listeners text and tweet during the show on this week's topic.
Suggestions for how John might avoid jury duty (or rather, the clash with his TV recording schedule).
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
A possible antiquated humblebrag from before social media existed.
How the heck were you accepted for a masters degree in maths when you let foreign currency float away on rivers?
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Turns out there was an error in last week's questions to Josh Widdicombe about Euro 96 that would have meant Josh won instead of John (via tying then winning the pre-held tiebreaker question).
Queen live 1971-86 (John) v comedian Isy Suttie (Elis' girlfriend). Elis wins 5-2.
Tick Off a Taste
The gang try a new taste sensation sent in by a listener.
Dehydrated wild black ants.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
A PCD has a friend who went to school with John (John fancied that person's best friend). Someone's social media post about being better dressed than the bride at a wedding, including using the hashtag #me.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Trevor Sensor (John)