#569 - Elis’s Nads, The London Custard Co. and 100 Cymru Connections
- 1h 18m
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Summary
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In this milestone episode, the hosts celebrate the one hundredth installment of the Cymru Connection feature, where Elis attempts to link with Welsh callers within a strict time limit. Ruth steps in as the guest producer for the day while Dave is temporarily in police custody after an incident involving nitrous oxide canisters and Budgens. Alongside this, the hosts share stories about struggling with household repairs like stubborn washing lines and buying medical thermometers via delivery apps. The episode also features a food-themed game called Alpha Scran and a continuation of an ongoing collaborative sci-fi novel.
- When changing mobile phone providers, you must carefully navigate the transfer window to avoid losing important digital photos and contacts. 20:57
- For the centenary edition of Cymru Connection, callers were put through in a timed rapid-fire round to boost the success rate. 32:40
- The food spelling game Alpha Scran requires players to name single-word food items for each consecutive letter of a given food name. 50:27
- Mindfulness practice can be approached by recognizing that 99 percent of the mind's space is empty, much like a room. 1:09:24
- Collaborative fiction writing sessions can introduce unexpected plot twists involving mystery items like a Frey-Bentos pie lid. 1:19:24
Chapters
- 0:00Episode Introduction and Patreon Promotion
Hosts Elis and John open with a brief intro and promote their Patreon page.
- 0:40Verizon iPhone 18 Pro Ad
A commercial segment advertising Verizon's new iPhone 18 Pro and related offers.
- 2:00Dave’s Prison and Producer Replacement
Elis explains that Dave is in prison and they need a new producer, leading to Ruth’s introduction.
- 3:29Ruth Husko’s Arrival and Background
Ruth is welcomed, her background is revealed, and she shares her experience as a comedy writer from South Africa.
- 12:00Cymru Connections Intro and Call‑In Segment
Elis announces the 100th Cymru Connections, invites callers, and begins the call‑in game.
- 18:00Call‑In Game Rules and First Caller
Elis explains the game rules and starts interacting with the first caller, Ian.
- 35:04Game Play and Caller Interactions
The hosts continue the call‑in game, engaging with multiple callers and tracking connections.
- 44:01Wrap‑Up and Future Plans
Elis thanks callers, summarizes the episode, and hints at next week’s Cymru Connections.
- 52:37Game Intro and Initial Chaos
Elis and John begin a frantic food‑word game that quickly devolves into confusion and near‑death imagery.
- 54:59Alice’s Near‑Death Experience
Alice recounts a terrifying episode triggered by the word “grape,” describing a white light and a sense of impending doom.
- 1:04:00Final Round and Score Reveal
The hosts play the last round, tally scores, and declare John the winner with a 3‑0 margin.
- 1:04:45London Custard Co. Pitch
John pitches a custard‑focused business idea, detailing product range and potential Soho location.
Highlights
- 2:00
A Sudden Producer Replacementstory
The guest explains that Dave is currently in police custody following an altercation over a case of pink lemon squeezy buzz balls, prompting Ruth to step in as the temporary producer.
- 19:37
The host recounts an unsuccessful attempt to replace a garden washing line, which involved unearthing an unexpected dog jawbone and struggling with deeply buried metal tubing.
- 32:31
The One Hundredth Cymru Connectiondata
The show marks the 100th iteration of the popular regional connection feature with congratulatory voice notes from fellow comedians and a high-stakes timed challenge.
- 54:59
A Near-Death Experience In Alpha Scraninsight
During the alphabetical food spelling game, the host suffers a severe mental blank upon hearing the starting word, describing it as the closest thing to a near-death experience.
- 1:09:32
The Big Empty Space In The Mindinsight
Drawing inspiration from a monk's teachings, the hosts discuss how the mind is like a room where people focus on tiny details while ignoring the vast empty space.
- 1:17:32
Chapter Four Of The Novelstory
Ruth presents her newly written chapter four of the collaborative sci-fi novel, incorporating specific character backstories, Simple Minds references, and a mysterious metadata discovery.
Quotes
“The only requirement Alice and I had was that our replacement producer, Dave, was a Luke Litler fan who had tweeted images of a Benson and Hedges duvet set over 100 times.”
Unnamed speaker · 3:06 “I have to say, I don't think we have the time. This is, we tend to, an hour and 15.”
Unnamed speaker · 5:04 “I am a massive Alice and John and Dave fan.”
Unnamed speaker · 8:36 “The problem with Threads is you'll get a thread that says, can't believe Gwen Stefani's done that.”
Unnamed speaker · 6:50 “I had a complete breakdown in that when Ruth said grape, I for about a minute didn't know my own name.”
Unnamed speaker · 54:59 “I think the only way I can do that is by picking holes in some Buddhist thought.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:06:43 “The London Custard Co., the London Custard Company.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:04:45 “I'm never playing one of those games again.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:04:04
Sponsored segments
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- Verizon 0:40–1:07
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About this episode
The tensest feature in global podcasting turns 100 today. That’s right, Elis James attempts his 100th Cymru Connection. This. Feels. Significant. His heart feels hot but his bum feels cold. Luckily his nads feel just right. He keeps repeating ‘Ruthin’ over and over again and his core temperature resembles that of an ill person. Can he reach the magic 50%? For the 100th time, let’s see. In other news there’s a new producer in town, as the brilliant Ruth Husko takes her place in the hotseat in a bid to tame the unproducables. We learn how Ruth played a vital role in hunkifying John’s book, and she chairs a Made Up Game that leads to one contestant experiencing a near death experience (it’s a word-based game, so we’ll let you decided who it might be…). All this, plus Mick Hucknall enters the scene in a brand new chapter of ‘Contact’. You can enter the Elis and John scene right now by emailing [email protected]. For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn. For weekly visual highlights, head to youtube.com/@elisandjohn. For everything else, head to elisandjohn.com. The Elis James and John Robins Show is a Significant Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcript
13,367 words · 8 speakers
Topics
- Time
- Pips
- London
- Tomato
- Eggplant
- Awful
- Grape
- Licorice
- Imodium
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