#573 - Denim Condoms and Prunes: A Strange Episode
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Summary
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This episode of Elis James and John Robins features the hosts discussing campsite animation, reacting to listener feedback, and conducting a live-tasting experiment where the guest eats a prune on air. The hosts debate political leadership strategies, compare notes on music festivals, and play a listener-submitted game called Desert Island Dave. Along the way, they analyze the boundless energy of holiday reps, explore bizarre historical coffee recipes, and examine the nuances of regional community connections.
- Eat prunes with yogurt and granola or avoid the sugary syrup to improve the flavor profile. 18:47
- Check regional railway networks and local arts centers when attempting to establish a community connection in Wales. 32:34
- Scale down your CrossFit workout by practicing basic floor recoveries if you have joint limitations. 50:23
- Store dried fruit or snacks securely in improvised hammock pockets to keep them away from ants on a desert island. 40:50
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Patreon Pitch
Hosts Elis and John open the episode, inviting listeners to join their Patreon and tease upcoming adventures.
- 0:40Hannah Burner Cat Litter Ad
A commercial for Arm & Hammer Hardball Cat Litter interrupts the show, showcasing the product’s odor control features.
- 2:02Therapy and John’s Growth Story
Elis reflects on John’s personal development, noting how therapy has changed their dynamic and John’s career trajectory.
- 2:42Thierry the French Animateur Encounter
The hosts recount a campsite visit in France where they observe Thierry’s high‑energy entertainment style and discuss its impact on John’s aspirations.
- 9:43Barge‑Living Brainstorm
Elis and John joke about living on a barge for a day, debating the practicality of the idea and the role of ‘redcoats’ in hospitality.
- 17:21Made‑Up Game Interlude
A playful, improvised game featuring wipes and jingles provides a comedic break from the main content.
- 33:54Cymru Connection Launch
Ellis attempts to connect with a Welsh caller, showcasing the mechanics of the show’s regional engagement segment.
- 50:25Closing Reflections and Future Teasers
The episode wraps up with the hosts reflecting on the day’s experiments and teasing future adventures and collaborations.
- 51:31Game Plan: Desert Island Challenges
The hosts introduce a series of invented desert‑island games to keep the episode lively.
- 55:30Desert Pie Land: Choosing Survival Food
Ellis and John debate which pie would best sustain them on a deserted island.
- 1:00:26Desert Island Denim: Fashion Survival
They argue over the most practical denim item to bring to a deserted island.
- 1:04:00Scoring and Future Games
Discussion of how the games are scored and hints at future series.
Highlights
- 3:18
Observing French Campsite Animateursinsight
A speaker describes watching a French campsite animateur named Thierry lead endless activities with relentless energy, sparking a discussion about whether such extreme enthusiasm is genuine or a coping mechanism.
- 16:28
The Prune Tasting Experimentdata
In a podcasting first, a speaker eats canned prunes in syrup live on air, comparing their texture to soggy dates and discussing the laxative reputation associated with them.
- 21:48
Drinking 17th-Century Coffeestory
A speaker shares an anecdote about going on a coffee tour in London where coffee was brewed using a 17th-century recipe containing crushed eggshell, mustard, and black pepper, which tasted so vile it induced a sudden loss of temper.
- 29:43
Cross-Party Prune Politics Strategystrategy
The hosts brainstorm a novel political leadership strategy where politicians respond to aggressive parliamentary attacks by offering their opponents prunes and suggesting they chat in the toilet.
- 33:45
The Cymru Connection Calldebate
A speaker attempts to establish a personal connection with a Welsh train driver named Alid during the weekly Cymru Connection segment, managing to miss every proposed mutual acquaintance.
- 54:17
Playing Desert Island Daveinsight
The hosts play a listener-submitted game where they must argue the merits of specific items, structures, and companions to have while stranded on a desert island.
- 1:19:13
CrossFit Scaling Discussionstory
The hosts discuss workout scaling options at CrossFit, leading to a live demonstration of how to practice getting up from a floor fall instead of doing burpees.
Quotes
“I don't know what the French system is.”
Unnamed speaker · 6:53 “I think there's a lot of Cardiff fans that we've probably, I've, we, I've crossed paths with, uh, that you know, I would imagine.”
Unnamed speaker · 38:26 “And I feel like a sort of, an insect from the Jurassic age that's just been trapped in resin.”
Unnamed speaker · 52:54 “A denim condom, Dave, because I don't want to have any more kids.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:01:26 “An adjustable dumbbell set. I don't need anything to do with cardio because I can run around the desert island.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:08:16 “The address is Ellis, James and John Robbins, The Record Hall, 16 to 16A, Baldwin's Gardens, London, EC17RJ.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:21:13
Sponsored segments
- Patreon 0:04–0:37
- Arm & Hammer 0:40–1:11
- Verizon 1:12–1:42
- ISave529 15:50–16:20
- Workday 40:06–40:27
- Shopify 40:18–40:45
- ellisonjohn.com 1:23:11–1:23:30
About this episode
Remember where you are when you listen to today’s episode, because it’s one for the history books. It’s earth-shattering. It’s a leap forward in what’s possible in broadcasting. It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for podcast-kind. Because Elis James is about to eat a prune for the very first time in his life. We’ve got the tension music ready. This feels significant. This is historeh. But the innovation doesn’t stop there, as John reimagines PMQs and puts forward his plans for a brighter, better Britain. There’s a Cymru Connection bombshell, Elis gets trapped in resin, and John becomes a crossfit ghost. To enter the prune chat email [email protected] mailto:[email protected]. For lots of exclusive EJJR #content, join our Patreon at patreon.com/elisandjohn. And watch our latest Adventure episode, The Pottery Challenge, here https://www.patreon.com/elisandjohn/posts/adventure-6-mega-168171679/! 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
14,555 words · 6 speakers
Topics
- Prunes
- Cymru Connection
- WiFi
- Amazon
- CrossFit
- Cymraeg Connection
- Tesco
- London
- Ready Salted
- Walmart
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