Episode 140
Nipple Measurements, Triple Queen & Train Etiquette
Show broadcast on 22 October 2016
Elis & John test their ability to perform jingles live on air with varying degrees of success. The quest to find the "Humble Brag of The Past" continues and Elis' nipples become the conversation that's taking the nation by storm. not only intriguing those who see them, but also destroying his self esteem and body confidence.
John seeks to defend last week's victory in Winner Plays On but can he stop Elis' steamrolling knowledge of one Tony Blair?
Finally, those keen to witness what's thought to be the worlds first "Triple-Queening" will not be disappointed.
Podcast intro
Recommendations for pubs and eateries in Edinburgh. John believes the Dagda Bar in Edinburgh might be the best pub in the world.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is the man who bookies have put as favourite to front S4C's answer to the Great British Bake-Off, 'Coginio Fy Crwst' (Cooking My Crust). "
Conversations and riffs
Elis won the 'Rookie of the Year' award at a niche sport radio broadcaster.
John has come up with an impromptu jingle for reading out texts and tweets, which he performs live in the studio. It is very short-lived.
The topic comes up again of Elis' badly-timed mango eating whilst broadcasting.
Elis and John are spending a lot of time together on the Elis James and John Robins Experience Tour. John gives an insight into some of Elis' foibles including his train sitting position and habit of fussing with zips and pockets.
John wears triple Queen in the studio.
Unusual places people listen to the podcast: while travelling through the Szechuan region of China (keep it Szechuan).
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
A PCD has created a jingle for 'Humblebrag of the Past', based on Gregorian chanting.
When you're too busy to attend your interview for the Secret CEO Club (whatever that is).
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
German writer Hans Fallada (John) v Tony Blair (Elis). Elis wins 4-3. Can it be true that Tony Blair never sent an email?
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
A viewer of TV sitcom 'Josh' noticed how wide-set Elis' nipples are in a topless scene. An image is tweeted out for listeners' opinions, and debate (and measurement) ensues.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Sweet Baboo (Elis)