#565 - Clive The Unwell, 30 Dairy Farmers and The 17:02 to Faversham
Summary
Ellis James joins John Robins to discuss headlining the National Eisteddfod, sharing stories of his emotional Welsh-language stand-up performance and the chaotic search for his car. The duo attempts the "Cymru Connection" game with a listener, while John humorously laments losing listeners to their other podcast, "Don't Think So Somehow."
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon promo, and ad reads
Ellis James at the Eisteddfod: Myth and Ritual
Eisteddfod history and Super Furry Animals
Ellis's Welsh stand-up set and emotional finish
Struggles with Welsh routines and stage fright
Choir judging chaos and future Welsh shows
Lost in the Eisteddfod fields and gate eight
Ads and the 'Connect' segment intro
Connecting with listener Jude from Penarth
Oscar Wilde, podcast competition, and sinking ships
Newspaper reviews and humblebrags
Ads and transition to music discussion
Cass McCombs interview and private investigator
Sports equivalents and book recommendations
Game: On Your Marks, Get Set, Prose - Rules
Round 1: Thriller opening with Ford Mondeo
Round 2: Romance opening with hazelnut eyes
Round 3: Children's book with Flogworth and Blimp
Outro and final ad reads
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