Listener sentiment
Elis James and John Robins remains overwhelmingly beloved, with most recent reviewers calling it their favourite podcast and praising the hosts' natural chemistry, Producer Dave's grounding presence, and recurring segments like Made Up Games and Cymru Connection that balance silliness with genuine warmth. The show's recent commercialisation, however, has become the dominant flashpoint: since introducing advertising, a growing number of long-time listeners — some with a decade of loyalty — feel the tone has shifted from cosy intimacy to hard-selling, with ads that are jarringly loud and poorly integrated, prompting several to stop listening entirely. Others push back, arguing monetisation is necessary to keep the show free. A persistent secondary criticism targets John Robins' perceived self-indulgence, with some feeling he increasingly dominates conversation at Elis's expense, though even detractors tend to preface their complaints with declarations of affection. Despite these frictions, core loyalty to the trio remains strong and the majority of recent ratings continue to sit at the top of the scale.
Apple4.7 · 606
Summary generated Aug 19, 2026
