Episode 99
John's Fashion Walk in BBD, The Crimean War & Popping Candy
Show broadcast on 9 January 2016
Travel tips, fashion advice, and humble brag avoidance from John this week as he holidays in Barbados (like a celebrity), whilst Elis and Producer Dave take on the next step in the Hot Sauce challenge. All this plus Elis' Gig Diaries, Textual Healing, Winner Plays On (remember last week?) and Humble Brag Of The Week. And listen out for the second installment of the Keep It Session Sessions at the end of the podcast.
John's introduction of Elis
"To my left is a voice from the past, it's Mr Elis James. (Today was a pre-recorded show.)"
Conversations and riffs
Today was a pre-recorded show because John was due to be on holiday in Barbados. John gives a fashion parade of his bargain holiday attire bought in Sports Direct. He's also prepped everything for a safe, secure and risk-free holiday.
John sometimes gets his hair cut by his girlfriend while sat on the toilet.
Textual Healing
A listener calls the show with a problem.
An anonymous caller's girlfriend makes a lot of noise when getting ready in the morning while he's trying to sleep.
Elis' Gig Diaries
Elis reads aloud from diaries he kept during his early stand-up days.
Elis' infamous bad gig at The Hatchet pub - October 2005. A tough audience of rockers. His stuff about the Crimean War bombed, while people laughed at other bits but "in the wrong way".
Humblebrag
More examples of that scourge of social media, the humblebrag.
Producer Dave had to stop doing press-ups in his lounge due to laughing so much at something on the radio. That moving and profound speech about gender equality you made at the supermarket checkout that caused everybody to stop what they were doing and applaud (but which probably didn't happen).
Winner Plays On
Elis and John face off in the weekly quiz on topics of their choice.
Boris Becker (Elis) v Godspeed You! Black Emperor (John). John gets Elis back for his perceived overly difficult questions on Brian May last week. John wins 4-0.
Tick Off a Taste
The gang try a new taste sensation sent in by a listener.
John has brought in Chilli Alchemist popping candy for Elis and Producer Dave to try.
The 'Keep It Session' Sessions
A special section at the end of the podcast for music recommendations.
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci (Elis)