#562 - The Riff Ripcord, No Joy in a Tesco and Loyal As 10,000 Dogs
Summary
Elis James and John Robins discuss a recent meeting about rebranding the show and color-coding ideas, while Elis reflects on a challenging stand-up gig at St Albans Comedy Garden. John shares updates from his week, including car warning lights, a pool party, and staying in a showman’s carriage with his new beau, Andy. The pair also debate the value of tribute bands after attending a Van Morrison alumni gig and review the film The Odyssey. Finally, John details his journey managing skin flare-ups through diet and antihistamines.
Topics discussed
Show rebranding, new names, and quality control banter
The idea symposium and Dave's color-coded Google Doc
Ellis's stand-up struggles and the St Albans Comedy Garden
Will Briggs' review of Ellis's performance and crowd work
John's car warranty dispute and the ABS sensor saga
Dreams, showman's caravans, and the Van Morrison alumni gig
John's skin diet, histamines, and the Dorian Gray effect
Uncle Adrian returns and his compression sock dilemma
All My Friends concert in Brighton and ticket details
Frank Zappa's Black Page and Dave's station navigation
Welsh migration history and how to get photographed by press
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