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SwishSwing

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Imagine how good that would have been if Dave hadn’t caught Covid and been in the shoot!!
I'd have preferred a cardboard cut out of Dave. But it goes to show even that would have been harder to aquire last minute than Lou Sanders.

Sorry, her smug face on it is annoying me. I can see some glasses being drawn on in due course.
 
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Slop n slide

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He has mentioned being off the booze / sans cans etc. he never said he was an alcoholic, understandably, on the radio show but there’s been a couple of podcasts skirting around it about EG his Colin Murray interview.
If you haven't already, you must listen to the Moon Under Water episode with Barry Glendenning, who essentially describes himself as an alcoholic. It's very emotional and John said on the 5 Live show that he gave up alcohol the following day.
 
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fishyfishfish

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I haven’t been a member of the FB group for very long only read never post anything what I want to know is has it changed surely it was/should be about EJ&JR? Someone has just posted a short film of their friend before end of life I get probably upset but such a strange thing to post IMO
I’ve been in it a long time and it’s never been all about the boys as long as I’ve been in there - and in the past that’s been ‘broadly fine’, because people would ask niche questions and somehow people in the group would have the answer, and it would be vaguely interesting for others. That’s how I saw it anyway. Now it seems to be some peoples personal blog, google for attention seekers and a begging bowl for others.
 
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Phil I Buster

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No for sure.. It’s probably a when-you-know-you-know situation.

Vin is here!
My now husband moved in after about the same length of time, and it was a “when you know you know”. I agree, he seems happier, even just in his chats with Elis he doesn’t seem as snappy as he once did? Hoping for all good things for JR

Alas I’m not watching so any précis of the evening most welcome!
 
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SwishSwing

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I never suggested that. I think mine and Swish's point is that it seems to be the same two guest hosts/guest appearances on all the time at the moment, which gets a little tired. Not sure why you're taking it so personally. Are you Lou?
Haha that's exactly what I meant too. I'd be saying the same thing if they were getting Acaster or Rob Beckett on every other week too, and I ADORE them 😂
 
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CocoCottesmore

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My people!

What a vibe to have finally found you all! I don't have FB and I don't think there's a massive twitter following (than say there is for Elis's distant pod podcast guys).

I was introduced to them by my ex full time F round about the time they were leaving XFM. I listened to an episode but wasn't sure about them so gave up. I then gave them anorher shot then got back into them in a BIG way. Some may say the obsession is real.

I absolutely think John is breaking my heart by dating Lou. I mentioned that to the ex months ago. Also thought he and Coco were an odd couple.

Darkness of Robins was amazing, and I saw Hot Shame live which was excellent. He is indeed niche but he is so clever with it.

On the other hand, I absolutely adore Elis too. I will literally watch anything and everything he does and I would quite happily listen to him reading the phone book.

For everyone's sake, don't get me started on my inappropriate crush on Producer Dave.

Without going too FB group about it, I'm so glad I gave them another go because they are a proper comfort for me now. When my ex and I split up I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to listen to them any more (we used a lot of their sayings and mannerisms (the shouting etc)). I don't have anyone else who listens to them so I really worried I'd struggle not having anyone to say "oh how funny was that this week" but I actually found it such a comfort. They kept me company throughout it and I'm grateful for that.
Welcome welcome! I see John has done a BTS video from the photo shoot today on his insta.

I've not listened to the MUW podcast as I've found it a bit too self indulgent but might give it another go.

Have a lovely holiday Slop N Slide!
 
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fishyfishfish

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I’ve listened to the Colin Murray interview and I’m so pleased for John & his newfound happiness.
my own father is an alcoholic and addict, and over the years quite a few of the things HR has said have made me assume he has a problem with alcohol. The Barry G TMUW ep was one of these occasions (I found it pretty upsetting to listen to, really). I know JR has had extended breaks from the booze before, so I wonder if this is another break or he’s giving it up forever? Either way, I’m so pleased that he seems to be happier. He’s definitely shagging Lou though with all that spiritual chat. #shaggingtruther
 
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welshgirl2021

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The woman who is constantly on the beg really bothers me >_<
If your ma needs pyjamas or whatever, go to your friends, your family, a charity shop... don't ask a group of internet strangers to fund this stuff, surely?

Sorry, I do have sympathy, but only to a point.
Totally agree there are a few things that bother me …the Mum having a mobile when can’t afford some crayons?
The recent police story I am sceptical about…I am not saying they didn’t call to the house but not as described!!!
 
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adviseplz

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Who’s watching TM tonight?
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For when people catch up….
Loving our Johnny JR so far. The comment about the 2hour meeting was very on brand. I knew he’d be in a team with Sophie.. that’s going to make entertaining viewing 😂
Can’t read the TM thread as someone is already slagging him off 😩
 
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Madeofeyes

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I def prefer Ivo as a stand in because i love his stupid laugh and stumbles over his words etc. he’s just a delight.
 
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Madeofeyes

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I had a scroll but it’s so dull and weird in there I couldn’t stay longer 😂
Who has a long lost friend?!
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There’s a def a couple of people (women) who I seem to see a LOT of posts from. One I clearly have v similar tastes to as she’s in a lot of the same groups so I have to see multiple similar posts.
once something is annoying it just irks even more with every post 😂
 
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SwishSwing

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To fill the gap between now and The Great Reset, I've decided to go back to the very beginning and become a retro oner. Episode 1 has really bad sound quality although hearing Elis say "textual" again has made me feel all funny.
Well you can get in line 😂

My favourite xfm/radio x podcast is Tick Tock Robins. The first 30 mins or so is quite possibly my favourite bit of audio ever and never ever fails to cheer me up. If I ever recommend the lads to anyway I always go with that and the amount of times I've played it is quite frankly embarrassing but it's just perfection to me.
 
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