Elis James and John Robins EMERGENCY: Elis and John Megatisation Alert!
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Apr 7, 2026 They announce a bold new era and tease upgraded distribution and formats. They celebrate being 'Megatised' with playful banter and mock-religious dad-hymn jokes. A new Patreon and a daring video series called The Adventures promise trips, competitions and behind-the-scenes visualised shows. New YouTube and social channels, plus a pay-what-you-can model, are unveiled.
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Podcast Rebooted As Independent 5.0
- Elis James and John Robins declare a major shift: the show expands beyond BBC Sounds into independent platforms with adverts and new formats.
- They call it a reboot (Ellis and John 5.0) to signal bigger output and creative freedom.
Elis's Childhood Hymn Drives
- Elis James recounts childhood drives where his dad spontaneously sang Baptist hymns to stay awake.
- He uses this personal memory to parody how easy joyful hymn lyrics are to invent and to set a comedic tone.
Subscribe To Patreon For Visualised Episodes
- Join the new Patreon to get The Adventures of Elis and John video series plus twice-weekly visualised episodes and ad-free listening.
- They advertise exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, longer visual episodes and novelty ideas like tiny cameras and HD close-ups.