Episode 205
Nascent Riffing, British Animals and Duct Tape
Show broadcast on 3 February 2018
Elis finally got his own back on his old teachers this week, and John revisited his education too - but, arguably, in a more sad way. The boys discovered a historical Humble Brag, John's driving knowledge was put to the test, and we took another journey into the Shame Well. All this plus the usual - a Made Up Game, your emails, and Elis' Light-Hearted Paper Review.
Podcast intro
The return of Abergwile.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left, captain of the SS ?? [Welsh word?] known affectionately as Moby Diolch. The world's first drag whaling ship. Following the international ban on whaling there was demand in South Wales for an ethical solution to give residents the thrill of chasing, harpooning and skinning whales. Every Wednesday the ship sails from Porthcawl to chase a replica Pilot Whale made from chicken wire, foam and beef dripping. "
Conversations and riffs
This week, John drank with students and Elis drank with his old maths teacher.
Elis gives John an unexpected quick-fire quiz on the Highway Code that makes him angry.
Elis James' Light-Hearted Paper Review
Elis' selection of humorous stories from this week's newspapers.
How to soften the blow of firing someone using emojis. Daily Mirror's product of the week - duct tape. 80-year-old woman thwarts would-be moped thieves.
John's Shame Well
John frees another listener of their shame.
Inadvertently criticising your wife's teeth while simply trying to break the silence.
Made-Up Games
Listeners suggest made-up games that Elis and John can play.
British Animal Duos: Take it in turns to come up with random pairings of British animals, e.g. chicken-dog. First one to fail, take too long or repeat an animal, loses.
Email of the Species
Listeners' emails into the show.
Over-the-top wackaging in the form of a terrible email response to signing up to a company's mailing list.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Elis' recommendations for The Fall albums and Mark E. Smith-related books