Elis James and John Robins Elis James and John Robins

#570 - Radio Husbands, Everything’s Magnolia and The Wetter The Better

Aug 28, 2026 · 59m

Summary

Lou Underwood substitutes for Elis James, discussing her recent sea swims and dating app experiences, including a profile featuring Osama bin Laden. She also details frustrating encounters with incompetent tradesmen regarding a toxic swimming pond. The hosts read a listener letter correcting misinformation about a traveling golfer and share anecdotes about leaving items behind, such as a suitcase in Edinburgh.

Topics discussed

Intro, Ellis & John Universe, and Wayfair Ad Dave returns, improv banter, and Thanet folk traditions Dave's son's AI obsession and the 'pranny' word debate Dating app preferences and the fear of squishing short men Lou's trip to Pembrokeshire and swimming in the sea Prince Charles, Camilla, and Lou's royal family opinions Hinge dating app prompts and Osama bin Laden profile pic Weird attractions: forearms, winking, and dating Dave Whole Foods and Liquid I.V. advertisements Lou's toxic pond disaster and bad tradesmen experiences Research paralysis vs. hiring tradeswomen and the fire truck myth The 'Loose Sue' jingle evolution and outtakes Hugo's golf challenge from Lands End to John o' Groats Surfing in Costa Rica and John's dyspraxia Story of leaving a child in the car and lost suitcases Wayfair Ad, Portugal trip, and finding a coin in a wall Ring-fenced zone: Victorian gardens and squash Patreon, Chris Todgers' number plate, and Dancing with Dave John's book, Fairphone, and mobile provider complaints Listeners' longest-held items: rucksacks, brooms, and accounts Sign off, upcoming episodes, and Liquid I.V. Ad Acast advertising outro
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