Elis and John celebrate 5 Live's 30th by looking back at the history of the station.
Today John Analogue Robins digs into his worst nightmare: 'the cloud'.
The Hoff himself, coffee expert and YouTuber James Hoffman, is on the show.
Have you ever wondered how our hosts would fare as children’s podcast presenters?
Elis and John play a (quite literally) dream Made Up Game.
Today Elis and John are at one with nature. (No, not in a sexy way Producer Dave).
In this episode a listener sends in one of the greatest jingles of all time.
Elis and John chart modern British social history via bums.
John crumbles during a Made Up Game and there's an all-time great Shame Well.
The boys discuss the Chesterfield Conundrum and John has a Damascene moment watching TV.
Once again, Elis, John and Dave have a thorough discussion about things from the past.
We celebrate 10 years of broadcasting badinage with a bit of retrospective reflection.
John shares an injury he picked up whilst racing against someone in fancy dress.
The guys discuss things you think are "cool", and whether Chesterfield is north or south.
The brand new Elis James and John Robins podcast is FINALLY here!
The boys turn their attention to how they can maximise audience growth.
Elis and John turn to one of the most celebrated creatives of their generation for help.
Attention turns to one of the most important aspects of the new podcast: #content.
Elis and John meet up ahead of the launch of their brand new podcast.
Elis and John look back at another 12 months of world class #content.
Featuring the last ever episode of the greatest audio drama of all time... DI Robbyns.
A surprise phone call casts the future of one of our favourite features into doubt.
John tells us about his fun New Years Eve plans, and a long-held beef is quelled.
Today the guys reached show #300, and they made sure to celebrate in style.
With birthday girl Lou Sanders, who shares a BRAND NEW jingle that she’s created.
With a Made Up Game that tests the guys’ creativity (and Tony Livesey’s patience).
Elis gets confused by a Made Up Game that eventually goes on to become an 8/10 classic.
CAT FEVER struck the studio today!
It’s been some year for Elis James, and nobody deserves a break more than him.
Featuring the birth of a brand new produce-based radio duo!
Ivo Graham joins Elis as he uses his huge brain to solve listener problems in 'Ask Ivo'.
The guys celebrate a recent award win and John performs an uncanny Tim Buckley impression.
No live show this week due to the Ryder Cup, but here's a bonus podcast for you to enjoy.
Elis gets vocal in his sleep and channels the 'Voice of the Balls'.
Elis immerses himself in the world of the world of theatre which is immersive.
What a day... it's Freddie Mercury auction day.
John's back in the room after his million shows in a month.
Rob Auton shares what it's been like living with John in Edinburgh for the past month.
Elis and John come live from Edinburgh, with Ania Magliano and David O'Doherty.
With Elis on holiday John is joined in Edinburgh by the one and only Ivo Graham.
Frank Skinner talks about his new show, as well as enacting a law into Petty Parliament.
Featuring a Made Up Game that focused on Elis’s often negative mentality to competition.
Elis and John complete their much-lauded trilogy of Bonus #Content.
With Wimbledon on air the boys convene to ensure the content train plough[man]s on.
With a very exciting announcement, and more ploughman's correspondence.
With a Made Up Game for the biscuit fans amongst you, and ANOTHER twist in 'DI Robbyns'.
Elis reminisces about a time he went to Glastonbury, and a dream is brought to life.
The lightboards switched up as our fleet-footed hosts juggled a plethora of text topics.
Elis shares his love for Mr Urdd, and Producer Dave brags about a recent purchase.
No Elis this week, so joining John and Dave on the show is the wonderful Lou Sanders!
In this week's show, Elis and John decided to come up with their own range of soft toys.
With a controversial Made Up Game and a toilet tale that stokes the embers of shame.
John is given some goalkeeping tips from a former professional shot-stopper.
On Coronation Eve Elis and John have an incredibly detailed discussion about aftershave.
With a Shame Well that royally cracks up the studio.
A man lists every single mug he owns live on national radio.
With Elis taking a much needed holiday the wonderful Ivo Graham joins John in the studio.
Elis and John finally reveal how much the Tax Year Calendar has raised for Comic Relief.
Elis and John spend a lot of time trying to find out what car Tony Livesey drives.
John tries really hard to figure out what car Tony Livesey drives.
Producer Dave puts the guys through their comedy paces with another Riff Symposium.
A smorgasbord of fun and nonsense, including a hot debate over kitchen sink usage.
Featuring a Shame Well that has already been submitted into the 'Awards' folder.
With an extremely tense Made Up Game and a new feature created on the fly.
With a huge announcement about 'The Elis James and John Robins Tax Year Calendar'.
An adventurous 5-2-1-2 set up from Elis and John.
Elis makes a catastrophic error whilst channelling his inner Chingford.
There's a Tax Year Calendar update and John stresses about going to a fancy dress party.
John gets confused when plotting a railway journey and Elis struggles with an accent.
George Ezra joins the boys to talk about the backbone of Britain.
The guys hear about some of the visual highlights of the M40.
Elis and John present their best moments from 2022.
Join comedians Elis James and John Robins for some Made Up Games... with a festive twist!
Highways experts Elis and John shepherd the nation home for Christmas.
Elis & John make ISDN-supported broadcasting the future from Bristol, Salford and London.
John took his seemingly talking big coat out for a spin and Elis channels Brando...
Elis and John hit the North to tackle catalogues and receipts.
Elis discusses his journey to Qatar to watch Wales at their first World Cup since 1958.
Featuring possibly the funniest Made Up Game of all time and all the usual #content.
The guys chat to a cricketing Unsung Hero and Elis goes barmy thanks to a Made Up Game.
Listener Ian grabs the nation's attention with his submission to Petty Parliament…
The guys chat to a doctor about whether Elis needs to change his face washing routine.
John shares his unusual phobia and Producer Dave gets a lesson in moth-edible clothing.
Due to #factors there was no Elis and John live show today; so here's a bonus episode.
John discusses golf humour and Tony Livesey shares that he finds eating sexy.
There's a special co-host in Ivo Graham and Producer Dave NEARLY Backs Britain.
With an update on the Backing Britain campaign and a chat about Tony Livesey's hair.
Glenn Moore discusses working with Elis and John at the start of their radio journey.
Elis shares that his house is falling apart and John talks discusses his eating routine.
John perpetuates an urban myth and Elis puts a new spin on Up Your Region.
Alison Spittle drops by to talk about her Fringe show and Matt Forde backs Britain.
Thanyia Moore joins the guys to chat about her debut Edinburgh show.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Richard Herring joins the show to talk about the things he takes too seriously.
The guys speak to an interior design master about the rise in glass toilet doors.
Lou Sanders joins John Robins to fill your Friday afternoon with top quality #content.
In the final episode of the series Elis, John and Dave embark on a journey of a lifetime.
Elis and John in a special live show, recorded at the Islington Assembly Hall.
Elis, John and Dave are whisked away to a location that 2/3 of them have already been to.
John swaps limericks for lochs in his journey of self (and content) discovery.
John swaps limericks for lochs in his journey of self (and content) discovery.
John swaps limericks for lochs in his journey of self (and content) discovery.
This three part series drops Elis, John and Producer Dave into a random holiday location.
John flexes his geographical muscles and Elis struggles to pinpoint a Welsh accent.
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins undertakes the trip of a lifetime.
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins undertakes the trip of a lifetime.
To celebrate entering his fifth decade John Robins undertakes the trip of a lifetime.
John offers a profound apology to the listeners of 5 Live (complete with resignation).
The guys chat to resident statistician Ross to commemorate a 5 Live milestone.
No Elis this week, so Lou Sanders steps in to fill the content void left in his place.
The tables have turned! John is buoyant whilst Elis reminds himself everything is fine...
Elis adds another voice to his ever-growing repertoire of impressions (13 in total).
John wonders what it would have been like if he was born when Jesus Christ was alive.
With John joining Elis in his 40s, the birthday boy's mood was anyone’s guess today.
Elis reveals the most romantic thing he’s ever done and Producer Dave puts pen to paper.
John incorrectly guesses the cost of rice and Dave gets excited about the weekend.
Elis justifies not fixing his phone, and John tells us what he’s got going for him.
Elis gives an Oscar-worthy performance when telling everyone what’s coming up on 5 Live.
Elis falls victim to a classic prank and there’s a one-off reversal of roles.
A baby Elis is welcomed into the world and Producer Dave’s week from hell continues.
The guys play a makeshift Made Up Game and Dave shares his emergency scripted intro.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis shares a tractor tale and John reveals his VERY strong opinions on canned tuna.
John shares his (imaginary) weightlifting technique and Dave claims to be 6 foot.
John answers a golf related Ask John and Elis switches up the light boards.
John has a bit of a stinker in Ask John and Elis gives up on a Made Up Game early doors.
Elis buckles under the pressure of a Made Up Game and John misquotes Partridge.
The guys front a campaign to get people to submit their tax returns during the show.
John gets angry during a Made Up Game and Elis channels his inner preacher.
Elis tells a tale of a crisp conundrum and Producer Dave shares a clip of him singing.
John teaches Producer Dave a brand new word and Elis asks for some chess advice.
Elis and John look back over their favourite moments from 2021.
Elis is at John's house for some top quality #ChristmasDay #Content.
Elis and John fill Christmas Eve with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis told us about a business investment that he’s made... but will it impress John?
John ropes in his own supergroup to help reverse the moral and social decline of UK PLC.
In a jam-packed show there's a HUGE #SaveJohn update and a very intense Made Up Game.
With a shocking update on Producer Dave’s Coronation Street saga and a brand new feature.
The guys chat to the person behind one of the most famous band logos of all time.
The guys test their rhythm with a drum lesson off Joe Donovan from Blossoms live on air.
In John's absence Lou Sanders joins Elis and Producer Dave for the show - lovely stuff!
An update on the #SaveJohn campaign, and Producer Dave tell us about a recent pub crawl.
We hear from the Office of National Statistics to talk about the sad decline in Johns.
The guys are joined on the show by one of John’s dream dinner guests: Jimmy Anderson
Elis crumbles during a Made Up Game and John gives us an insight into some of his dreams.
Self Esteem drops in, an all-time great email + Elis gets upset by a Beatles revelation.
With Greg James (the most handsome man on Earth) and a special "youthful" Ask John.
Paul McCartney texts into the show and a caller tells John she knows he “does comedy”.
Elis and John follow in the footsteps of Queen, The Beatles, Joy Division and JLS.
John admits he respects some dogs and Producer Dave drops a hint that he loves Elis.
With Elis sunning himself, John was joined by friend of the show Lou Sanders!
Untouchable non-domestic animals, problematic storytelling and farewell to crusty armpits.
Elis makes an enemy out of Roy Keane and John offers advice on service stations.
With an explosive Unsung Hero and a chat with John's best friend Brian May.
The guys wave goodbye to John’s beloved Skoda Fabia after it clocked 185,637 miles.
Elis acts up during today’s Made Up Game and John bids farewell to his trusty Fabia.
It's the final edition of Elis and John's European Sundays show. Auf wiedersehen!
With Matt Forde, James Richardson and Producer Dave's latest piece of poetreh.
With an improbable Vaseline claim and a chat with Libby Clegg and Chris Clarke.
Steve 'The Crossman' Crossman drops by and there's an avian Unsung Sporting Hero.
John watches on as Elis attempts to appear younger than he actually is (40) live on air.
Elis names his all time Wales XI, and John has become a victim of fence vandalism.
Elis and John are joined by guests to chat about the Euros and National Beer Day.
The first edition of Elis and John's European Sundays, with Fern Brady and George Egg.
Elis struggled to broadcast with a voice in his ear and John loved a Brian Blessed story.
Today marked Elis and John's 100th live show, featuring two special surprise guests.
John once again fired and rehired Producer Dave. And Elis plugged his documentary again.
John reveals his intercostal golfing injury and Elis discusses his upcoming TV project.
This week: more funny voices from Elis and John's multiple anxiety dreams.
John raises the roof with some rhymes, and Elis continues to live without a fridge.
Today's Made Up Game has real-life props, and Elis's 'funny voices' feature gets creepy.
Featuring a superb Shame Well and health-based revelations from a heart rate machine.
For the first time since 2020, James and Robins were back together in the studio.
It's farewell to The Isolation Tapes as Elis, John and Dave head to the pub.
Something a bit different today due to a change to the 5 Live schedule.
The Papa Doble, John/Elis turning 40/41 and Producer Dave's over-indulgent Easter break.
Featuring a superb Unsung Hero, a top Shame Well and a guest appearance from Brian May.
John fight's age and stereotypes with the power of tinted moisturiser and concealer.
Today we're joined by a surprise Ask John contributor and John offers some clarifications.
This week the guys ponder “how far do you need to run before it stops getting sexy?”
A shorter show, but still time to cover the success of the Soviet Union in Ice Hockey.
Vintage stuff from Elis, John and Producer Dave today with all frequencies of #content.
There's a nostalgic mix in today's Made Up Game, and there's some award-winning news.
Elis is on a mission to make sure the whole world knows about his sister's birthday.
After John finished a pen, graphologist Tracey analyses the lads' handwriting.
John devours a jar of deathly chilli pickles and reaps what he sows.
Elis and John continue to bring A-grade content, despite Elis' internet issues.
The lads discuss if Elis could play in League 1 and if John could scale El Capitan.
Can Elis become a hypothetical Hollywood superstar? Plus John's professional diligence.
Elis flirts with becoming an archaeologist and Dave’s “blue” Valentine's card.
Is Elis's snoring crippling his love life? Plus a contender for the best Made Up Game.
Three high-octane interruptions threaten to derail this week's episode.
Elis discusses his lifelong love of diesel, and John bores a coin expert by talking coins.
Elis and John discuss selling out and the struggles of getting rid of Christmas trees.
Order is restored to proceedings as Producer Dave's hand remained steady on the tiller.
There's a lot of love for the past, as Elis and John dream of returning to university.
As slick, competent broadcasts go, this won't be bothering any award ceremonies.
The boys chat about the CIA, smells and getting kicked in the knackers.
The boys are flying as they broadcast from their respective lounges and open wardrobes.
The boys are encapsulating different aspects of the UK population's lockdown problems.
Elis and John return to keep you company throughout Lockdown 3.
In a possible radio first, Elis and John simulcast LIVE from their respective homes.
Elis and John look back over their favourite show moments from 2020.
Elis and John bring you a show packed with Christmas Content.
Elis and John chat to Queen legend, Brian May! And a poetic surprise for Producer Dave.
Elis and John try to keep up with correspondence focused solely on celebrity derrières.
After Elis arrived 12 minutes late for show prep, John wants to get him disciplined/fired.
As we bid adieu to the current Isolation Tapes, the team enjoy a couple of looseners.
Amongst this week's content - Elis and John discuss what modern petrol gauges represent.
Elis and Producer Dave are gripped as John takes on the greatest challenge of his life...
Elis and John return with more accessible anecdotal content.
More 'waffle' from the chaps, including career options, ride recovery and vasectomies.
John shows how easy the rules of golf are to follow, and Elis wants in on 'I'm A Celeb.'
Elis, John & Producer Dave once again come together to offer some company + conversation.
John reminds us that Elis is old and our Unsung Hero is a bike-riding bread-wielding icon.
Worldwide geography proves vital for today’s Made Up Game, and we talk massive food.
Elis and John speak to the inventor of the Rubik's Cube.
Elis and John are joined by an Unsung Hero living life in the fast lane.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis and John find unexpected joy in dealing in stone cold fact.
The Unsung Hero is up John’s golfing street and Elis gets edgy with 14th century Britain.
Elis and John ask about the times you’ve broken into your own property.
Show vibes were a little looser than usual today. Enjoy the chaos.
Elis is back and the chaps pitch new sport 'Catch' to the Director of Sport at the IOC.
John Robins is joined by Lou Sanders as Elis holidays in exotic Hertfordshire.
Elis and John meet a fantastic Unsung Hero who adorned a record-breaking album cover.
Another Made Up Game is thrown into disarray, and Elis enters a new spiritual age.
Elis and John meet Q magazine editor, Ted Kessler as his magazine closes.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
Elis and John are loose and live from BBC HQ for the first time in 17 weeks!
Elis and John bring the Isolation Tapes to a fitting close.
Elis and John with a big interview with Jason Manford, and a culinary surprise for John.
Elis and John have a toaster revelation and John helps Elis pick a new hobby.
Elis and John are joined by comedian and author Jen Brister.
Elis and John talk to Chris Packham about the hares and rabbit friendship debate.
Elis and John are joined by musicians Arlo Parks and Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess.
Elis and John talk tickets from the past and the golden age of quizzing.
Elis and John are joined by the presenter and novelist Richard Osman
Elis and John talk boybands and Producer Dave shares a great tip for getting to sleep.
Elis and John are joined by fellow comedian and political commentator Matt Forde.
Sarah Millican guides us through the the last 12 months of Elis and John's #BonusContent.
Elis and John celebrate one year on 5 Live with some surprise guests.
We've heard about John's yoga journey but this week we hear about Elis' experience.
Elis feigns illness to justify his recent performances and John reads more of your emails
Elis and John are joined by fellow comic and friend of the show Jon Richardson.
John updates us on his yoga journey and our favourite subject pops up - service stations!
Elis and John talk about riled up neighbours and how 'Queer Eye' could help their lives.
This week Elis and John are joined by fellow comedian Suzi Ruffell.
Elis and John get an email which was in both parts amazing and infuriating.
Elis and John read your emails and are pretty shocked by Producer Dave's attire.
This week Elis and John are joined by fellow comic and friend of the show Sarah Millican.
It's John's Birthday! We give him a surprise and discuss his new-found fashion sense.
Elis and John are joined by Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.
Elis and John are in their 'isolation pods' to provide some much needed laughs.
Elis and John return for some more light relief in the form of our Isolation Tapes.
Elis and John bring you another dose of fun from their isolation pods.
James Acaster talks about his lockdown experience and we get a pretty dark Shame Well.
Elis and John bring you another dose of fun from their isolation pods.
With 33 miles between them Elis and John bring you another Isolation Tape!
Producer Dave tells us about welcoming his twins into the world.
Elis and John are settled in their Isolation Pods to bring you some much needed relief!
Elis and John bring you another Isolation Tape from a socially safe distance.
Elis and John bring you more fun from a safe social distance.
Elis and John bring some much needed laughs from their isolation pods.
In our 3rd week of lockdown Elis, John & Producer Dave are back from their isolation pods
Elis James and John Robins bring you more much-needed laughs
Welcome to the fifth instalment of Elis and John’s Isolation Tapes.
Elis and John return to provide some relief for you from their 'Isolation Pods'.
A new Unsung Hero, John's had a golf course built, and Elis gets Vitamin D.
Elis & John return with another dose of much-needed badinage from their respective homes.
Welcome to the first instalment of Elis and John’s Isolation Tapes.
Elis, John and Producer Dave try their best to offer some light relief in tricky times.
John takes Elis through his paces at the driving range.
Elis and John treat you to an exclusive ‘podcast-only’ version of their Friday show.
The boys head to a board games cafe (...to fulfil their contractual obligation).
Today, we learn that Elis is enjoying a midlife crisis, John can't transfer large files.
Welcome to the Elis and John podcast! Due tech problems, this is part 2/2 of episode #46.
Producer Dave takes Elis and John on a (mis)guided tour of his beloved Manchester.
A clip of Elis kicking a ball at a 7-year old's groin threatens to spread like wildfire.
Elis and John are invited down to commentate at the Meadow for Chesham v Gosport Borough.
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
The boys head to an Escape Room (...to fulfil their contractual obligation).
John is embarrassed by his fiancée on Valentine's Day and our Unsung Hero is a belter.
The boys enjoy a game of bowling (...to fulfil their contractual obligation).
Producer Dave shares his shame of 'losing' three podcast recordings.
The boys enjoy a round of Crazy Golf (...to fulfil their contractual obligation).
Elis and John fill your Friday afternoons with big laughs and top quality #content.
We're joined by Martin Lewis. Plus millennial slang in today's Made Up Game.
A-grade badinage this week, as Elis and John guide you through shame and games.
Elis and John delve into The Shame Well and this week's story involved football stickers.
Welcome to show one of 2020 for Elis James and John Robins!
Relive some of Elis and John's choice cuts from the last six months on 5 Live
Fun and games as Elis and John see out the year from a pub in front of a live audience.
Darts, mulled wine and velcro hammers are all big talking points in this bonus slice.
The ‘Enfant Terrible’ are back and badder than ever!
Take a tired Elis James add an ill John Robins, and weirdly, you get a blummin' great show
Elis basks in Wales's Euro success and there's a Glastonbury-related Unsung Hero.
Elis and John with a Queen-based game that goes wrong and Producer Dave has some big news.