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Elis and John Present the Holy Vible

The Book The Bible Could Have Been

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Elis and John Present the Holy Vible

By: Elis James, John Robins
Narrated by: Elis James, John Robins
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About this listen

Comedians Elis James and John Robins have captured the hearts and minds of a generation, and it's time those hearts and minds had a book. Or an audiobook, that not only features extra nuggets and riffs that are too hot for the printed page, but also serves as an excellent showreel should you wish to book Elis or John for lucrative voice over work.

Elis and John met in 2005 performing stand-up comedy in a pub called The Yellow Kangaroo in Cardiff. They eyed each other suspiciously before Robins offered the limpest handshake in the history of the world.

'It was a power play,' says Robins. 'I may even have raised it for him to kiss.'

James expands: 'It was one of the weirdest things I'd ever experienced, but having known John now for over a decade, it was the tip of the iceberg. I can honestly say he's the oddest man I've ever met.'
Little did they know that ten years later they would be presenting a radio show together that would make them comedy royalty...
Ok, radio comedy royalty...Ok, commercial digital indie radio royalty...But with a podcast!
Now, The Elis James and John Robins' Show has become cult listening, and that cult has registered for charitable status, published quarterly accounts and been given a full blessing by the Archbishop of Broadcasting. It's official: Elis and John are a religion, and this book is their Holy Vible.
Have you ever failed to Keep It Session? Is your new flatmate a complete coin? Have you ever eaten Space Raiders on the toilet and written 'Grief Is Living' in your journal? Then this book is for you. If not, don't worry, it won't be long before you're making up games, looking at Freddie, or facing your own personal farthing-gate.
Our obsessions make us what we are, and though you may never have addressed a will to Brian May or cried watching Ronnie O' Sullivan make a 147, you'll have done something similar, and Elis and John are here to tell you that you're not weird, so come on in, and taste the vibe! Or should I say, READ the vibe!
Read by Elis and John, and featuring bonus material and an exclusive introduction.

©2018 John Robins, Elis James (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group Limited
Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Performing Arts Celebrity Comedy Entertainment Funny Witty Feel-Good Royalty

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Critic reviews

"Elis and John have created the funniest, most original and hilariously personal radio show of the last decade. Which is quite annoying for people like me who have also been trying to be funny on the radio in that time." (Josh Widdicombe)

"Elis and John are my go-to place when I need a bloody good laugh. Properly funny!" (Sarah Millican)

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. As a fan of Elis and John's work I found a lot to like here. However, if you're not familiar with them I would highly recommend giving this a listen. They are funny, charming and have an outlook on life which is us genuinely unique within the comedy world.

I found listening to this book like being in the company of good friends, a genuinely funny and comforting way to spend time.

Funny and charming

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Well structured and great content and having the familiar voices read it to me made the experience of this book perfect. Thankyou guys!!!

An Encyclopaedia for passengers on the E&J Vibe Train

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This book is the embodiment of everything I have grown to love about Elis and John individually and together in their Radio X show/Podcast (220er/double retro oner). Listening to this book gave me a feeling of happiness and pride in what they have achieved over the last few years. Thank you Elis and John for everything I don't think I can really put into words what you guys really mean to me.

Tasting the Audiobook Vibe

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Really enjoyed it. I think the audiobook brings a little more than the regular book as the lads have a chat at the end of every chapter.

Very annoying that the book is, however, poorly edited. There are sections where one of the lads audio is missing so you have silent gaps. Hopefully the publisher can sort this and update the audio file.

Fans of the podcast will love it

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I love listening to Elis and John's podcasts. Listened to them all and it was an absolute joy. Their Holy Vible takes their podcasts to the next level. Their banter across the shared chapters were a fun addition to what was already a very entertaining book. It gave a behind the curtains look at their show and its many features... and the appendix at the end was a lovely little surprise. Very funny.

Worthy of repeat listens

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