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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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Summary

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

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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Too long!

Some funny bits but also some large sections very tedious and dull, mostly the Robins bits unfortunately. He swings from an excellent Partridge impersonator to real bore e.g. Losing strengths of beer at length. Don't think I'm going to reach the end

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Funny and charming

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.

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Genius

Love these two boys and their dynamic! So much great content. Hilarious, moving and interesting. Well worth a listen!

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Effortlessly funny

Elis and John compliment each other superbly, the back and forth nature of the book and audio gives a very relaxed conversation vibe.

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An enjoyable listen in the background

I'd like to say i'm a great fan of Elis and John, I haven't been to see one of their tours yet but I do like their comedy nonetheless. This is why I was excited to sit down and listen to their joint audio book and it doesn't disappoint in comedic, pub trivia and general knowledge factors. Its a very enjoyable listen to have in the background if you are working. My partner howled from the other room when catching certain bits. The only thing I wish there was more of, was more personal history behind each of the comedians, I know that wasn't the point of the book, but I like Comedians Autobiographies.

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Quallo!

it's everything I've come to expect from Elis & John, funny & emotionally vulnerable.

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Meandering Drivel

This is so tedious, I'm really struggling to get through it. A few points of minor amusement, but so far it's been rubbish.

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Crash Bang Wallop, what an audiobook.

So great to hear John and Eli’s read the book as it gives lots of post-chapter analysis and hilarious ad libs, laughs and occasional slip ups.

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Top Chat and Peak Vibes

Lovely musings and pontification from radios youngest ever broadcasters. There are some touching moments and most wisdomous chapters in here.

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A mixed bag

If you’re looking for an extension of their podcast, this falls a bit short of delivering. It’s better described as a series of monologues by one or other of Elis and John, with the occasional interjection from whoever didn’t author the relevant chapter.

Much of the content is born of their radio shows / podcasts. That’s perfectly fine. That’s exactly why I downloaded this book.

The problem with this book is that if feels like it lacks any meaningful editing. Hearing John ramble for minutes on end about the minutia of every element of his analysis/reasoning in something utterly mundane is… dreadful listening. After the first few chapters I found myself skipping John’s chapters entirely because they were so tedious. John is an exceptional comedian, and I’d say at his best when bouncing off someone else (most often Elis). But when John is left to blather on, as in his chapters in this book, he comes across like a boring uncle who makes everyone’s eyes glaze over every time he speaks.

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