Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

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1. Retro RHLSTP 116 - Eleanor Morton

   29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 08 min · Episode 116 · Explicit

   #407 Teleporno - Rich has some big questions to ask about a hymn that seemingly most people in his audience don’t remember, so maybe he won’t do an hour long comedy show about it then. His guest is internet sensation…

2. RHLSTP Book Club 153 - Nigel Planer

   26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 153 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club #153 - Young Once - Richard chats with a Young One who has decided to embrace his Young Oneness, even though we may not be the young ones very long, Nigel Planer about his fantastic autobiography Young…

3. RHLSTP 581 - Simon Brodkin

   24 Sep 2025 · 1 h 04 min · S32 E8 · Explicit

   RHLSTP #581 - Dopamine Sex Dungeon - It’s another studio podcast with character comedian turned stand up comedian Simon Brodkin. They talk about making the transition to being yourself on stage after hiding behind…

4. Retro RHLSTP 115 - Reece Shearsmith

   22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 115 · Explicit

   #406 Rolf Harris’ Creepy Toes - Richard is back for a 25th series, but unfortunately pretty much nothing has happened in the news so there’s nothing for him to talk about. His guest last appeared on the show almost…

5. RHLSTP Book Club 152 - Olaf Falafel

   19 Sep 2025 · 36 min · Episode 152 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club #152 - A Poo On A Pogo Stick - Richard is joined by a new co-host who threatens to replace him as he talks to comedian, cartoonist and jokesmith Olaf Falafel about his very enjoyable joke book, A Poo…

6. RHLSTP 580 - Tim Key

   17 Sep 2025 · 1 h 01 min · S32 E7 · Explicit

   RHLSTP #580 - Pea on the Cob - As if there weren’t enough people here for the Festival, Edinburgh numbers are swollen by Oasis fans, though Rich adlibs a decent joke for once, so it’s worth listening to the intro. His…

7. Retro RHLSTP 114 - Doug Stanhope

   15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 114 · Explicit

   #405 The Black Hands of Doom - It’s a bonus episode to end series 24 with the world class stand up Doug Stanhope, recorded over zoom from Dublin just an hour or so after Doug arrived on a TransAtlantic flight for his…

8. RHLSTP Book Club 151 - Rhys James

   12 Sep 2025 · 49 min · Episode 151 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club #151 - You’ll Like It When You Get There - Rich is talking to comedian Rhys James about his surprisingly deep and thought-provoking book “You’ll Like It When You Get There.” They discuss how being…

9. RHLSTP 579 - Esther Manito

   10 Sep 2025 · 1 h 09 min · S32 E6 · Explicit

   RHLSTP #579 - Record Breaking Glockenspiel - Richard has come to Chesham in Buckinghamshire for a special live RHLSTP and is bedazzled by news about the local fire brigade. His guest is the fabulous stand-up Esther…

10. Retro RHLSTP 113 - Alan Davies

    8 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 113 · Explicit

    #386 Thirty-Eighth Choice - As the latest run at the Leicester Square Theatre comes to an end Richard is impressed with Adrian Chiles’ bathroom choices. His guest is comedian and actor Alan Davies. They chat about…

11. RHLSTP Book Club 150 - Cariad Lloyd

    5 Sep 2025 · 43 min · Episode 150 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #150 - Where Did She Go? - Richard talks to returning author Cariad Lloyd about her moving and beautiful book about helping children cope with death and grief - Where Did She Go? They chat about why…

12. RHLSTP 578 - Bernie Clifton (Part 2)

    3 Sep 2025 · 40 min · S32 E5 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #578 - Ken Dodd’s Tollbooth Baguette - We’re back at the Crossed Wire Festival in Sheffield and you’ve had some time to relax and go to the toilet, but the audience haven’t. Richard is still talking (though…

13. Retro RHLSTP 112 - Dara Ó Briain

    1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 112 · Explicit

    #385 Do Not Listen On 2x Speed - Richard is disappointed about his daughter’s Easter egg, because it’s still Easter where we are, in the past and has an ultimatum for Ian Cadbury. His guest returns after just 9 years…

14. RHLSTP Book Club 149 - Angas Tiernan

    29 Aug 2025 · 45 min · Episode 149 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #149 - Minute Cryptic - It’s a podcast that spans the world, with a beautiful connection to Australia and the handsome king of the nerds Angus Tiernan talking about his fabulous puzzle book (and daily…

15. RHLSTP 577 - Bernie Clifton (Part 1)

    27 Aug 2025 · 1 h 01 min · S32 E4 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #577 - From Clogs to Biscuit Tins - Richard is at the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield where his guest is the legendary Bernie Clifton, a man with so many stories that we couldn’t get them into one podcast…

16. Retro RHLSTP 111 - Amy Gledhill

    25 Aug 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 111 · Explicit

    #384 Rolf Harris Tattoo - Alleluia Alleluia, He is Risen! It’s Easter Monday and Rich has been schooled in Christian traditions by his kids. His guest is the best Edinburgh Comedy Prize by at least one metric, Amy…

17. RHLSTP 576 - Andrew O'Neill

    18 Aug 2025 · 57 min · S32 E3 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #576 - Dog Sharpener - A big storm is supposed to hit Edinburgh today, but so far it’s just been a bit blowy, though maybe the storm will manage to make an appearance in the show. Richard is talking to comedian…

18. RHLSTP 575 - Zainab Johnson

    11 Aug 2025 · 57 min · S32 E2 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #575 - Creepy Gandhi - It’s Richard’s second live Edinburgh podcast and he’s got some berry facts that will astound you. His guest is US comedian, actor and writer Zainab Johnson. They chat about whether her…

19. RHLSTP 574 - Kieran Hodgson

    4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 02 min · S32 E1 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #574 - Forbidden Sensations - RHLSTP returns to the Edinburgh Fringe (where it really began), though Rich is already knackered before it’s started. His guest is actor, impressionist and comedian Kieran Hodgson.…

20. RHLSTP 573 - Ian Smith

    1 Aug 2025 · 1 h 11 min · S31 E19 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #573 - Killer Butterfly - Richard is back at the Podcast Room to chat with actor comedian Ian Smith. They discuss whether Noah’s Ark actually happened, favourite Ian Smiths, Goole and what it means and its…

21. RHLSTP 572 - Catie Wilkins

    30 Jul 2025 · 1 h 08 min · S31 E18 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #572 - Fecalophilia - The Edinburgh Fringe is back upon us and somehow Richard is going back, slightly unwillingly, but his family comes first and his wife is doing a show too! Yes it’s the award winning author…

22. RHLSTP Book Club 148 - Chris Tarrant

    28 Jul 2025 · 47 min · Episode 148 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #148 - For The Love of Bears - Richard is back in the Podcast Room and finally able to settle a 50 year old score with his guest, Chris Tarrant, who has written a beautiful book about bears. They talk…

23. Retro RHLSTP 110 - Lazy Susan

    25 Jul 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 110 · Explicit

    #383 Lebensmüde - Richard has been freaked out about eating fish whilst being watched by fish. His guests are Freya Parker and Celeste Dring aka Lazy Susan. They chat about the torpor of playing a 12 year old, the…

24. RHLSTP 571 - Chloe Petts

    23 Jul 2025 · 1 h 05 min · S31 E17 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #571 - Cheddar Gorge Jimmy Saviles - Richard is back at the Bill Murray in Islington with another act heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe, the brilliant Chloe Petts. They talk about disgusting farts, hypnotic…

25. RHLSTP Book Club 147 - Helen Carr

    18 Jul 2025 · 43 min · Episode 147 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #147 - Sceptred Isle - Richard talks to brilliant historian Helen Carr about her history of the Fourteenth Century, Sceptred Isle. They chat about being the great-granddaughter of a EH Carr (come on,…

26. RHLSTP 570 - Barry Ferns

    16 Jul 2025 · 58 min · S31 E16 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #570 - Spectated Spaghetti Bolognaise - As the Edinburgh Fringe approaches, Richard is at the Bill Murray comedy club in Islington to talk to one of the founders of the club and the artist formerly known as…

27. Retro RHLSTP 109 - Ardal O'Hanlon

    14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 109 · Explicit

    #382 Aer Lingus Babies - Richard has a bee in his bonnet about crescent toilet seats, but at least his photo has been in the Daily Express. His guest is actor, comedian and author Ardal O'Hanlon. They talk about how…

28. RHLSTP Book Club 146 - Jenny Colgan

    11 Jul 2025 · 46 min · Episode 146 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #146 - Close Knit - Richard talks to best selling author Jenny Colgan about what it's like to make a million pounds for your first book, the incredible staying power of the term chick-lit, why she…

29. RHLSTP 569 - Glenn Moore

    9 Jul 2025 · 1 h 06 min · S31 E15 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #569 - Round the Corner… - Rich is back at the Podcast Room to talk to stand up and non-puppeteer Glenn Moore. They talk about being the originator of one of the finest poems in the English language, strained…

30. Retro RHLSTP 108 - Deborah Frances-White

    7 Jul 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 108 · Explicit

    #381 Ayahuasca - Richard has a momentous father/son experience and has been made to think about the brevity of life thanks to a charity shop window. His guest is the extraordinary Deborah Frances-White. They talk about…

31. RHLSTP Book Club 145 - John Dowie (Part 2)

    4 Jul 2025 · 44 min · Episode 145 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #145 - Before I Go - Rich is back in St Neots, talking to John Dowie about two of his recent books, The Freewheeling John Dowie and Before I Go. Why did John sell all his records and albums and get on…

32. RHLSTP 568 - John Dowie (Part 1)

    2 Jul 2025 · 54 min · S31 E14 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #568 - The Most Influential Comedian, That You’re Probably Never Seen - Richard travels to St Neots to visit a man who might claim to have invented alternative comedy (though he doesn’t) John Dowie. With…

33. Retro RHLSTP 107 - Rosie Holt

    30 Jun 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 107 · Explicit

    #380 Hinge Cringe - Richard has visited Paddington’s house and avoided using the toothbrushes, but is more excited about one of Paddington’s neighbours. His guest is online sensation Rosie Holt. They discuss why Rosie…

34. RHLSTP Book Club 144 - David Nicholls

    27 Jun 2025 · 50 min · Episode 144 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #144 - You Are Here - Richard meets best selling author David Nicholls in a studio in central London to discuss his latest novel (now out in paperback) You Are Here. They chat about why David moved…

35. RHLSTP 567 - Joz Norris

    25 Jun 2025 · 1 h 04 min · S31 E13 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #567 - Sassigassity - Richard is back in the studio to talk to charming idiot for whom he has no respect, Joe Norris. They chat about the words that Dickens did and didn’t make up, whether Rich can join the…

36. Retro RHLSTP 106 - Armando Iannucci

    23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 106 · Explicit

    #379 M&M Apocalypse - Richard’s son continues to come up with better material than his dad, without even trying. His guest is the unparalleled comedy genius Armando Iannucci. They chat about how Armando once again…

37. RHLSTP Book Club 143 - Adam Buxton (Part 2)

    20 Jun 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 143 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #143 - I Love You, Byeee - Second part of a two part interview with podcaster and ex member of a double act, Adam Buxton. Ramble chat may include such topics as hot mums, directing music videos, being…

38. RHLSTP 566 - Maurice Gran

    18 Jun 2025 · 1 h 11 min · S31 E12 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #566 - Get Back! - Richard is back at the Podcast Room for an interview with a real comedy legend, Maurice Gran, co-creator of Birds of a Feather, Shine On Harvey Moon, Love Hurts and of course Goodnight…

39. Retro RHLSTP 105 - Samira Ahmed

    16 Jun 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 105 · Explicit

    #378 Test Card Girl - Rich has freaked himself out by attempting to cure the aphantasia (that he suffers with in silence). His guest is John Craven sanctioned Newshound Samira Ahmed. They discuss the legacy of Mary…

40. AMA 1

    15 Jun 2025 · 37 min · Episode 1 · Explicit

    In an act of almost unprecedented generosity, we would like to offer all of you this bonus episode of RHLSTP for free! It's a special episode where Richard answers listener submitted questions. From next month on, only…

41. RHLSTP Book Club 142 - Adam Buxton (Part 1)

    13 Jun 2025 · 50 min · Episode 142 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #142 - I Love You, Byeee - First part of a two part interview in which Richard talks to Adam about the follow up to Ramble Book. They chat about low self-esteem, double acts, Paul Weller’s sense of…

42. RHLSTP 565 - Rosie Jones

    11 Jun 2025 · 57 min · S31 E11 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #565 - Foundation - Richard is back in the Podcast Room where he is joined by comedian, author and now sitcom star, Rosie Jones. They discuss rising from researcher to star and the celebs who gave her the time…

43. Retro RHLSTP 104 - Jamie Demetriou

    9 Jun 2025 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 104 · Explicit

    #377 Piss Canal - Richard’s son has come up with a brilliant new emergency question (and is thus finally helping to pay for his upkeep), though is it worth it for the Hell of attending a three hour kids’ party?…

44. RHLSTP Book Club 141 - Chris Whitaker

    6 Jun 2025 · 49 min · Episode 141 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club #141 - All the Colours of the Dark - Rich talks to the inspiring author of All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whitaker, about his fantastically engaging and impressive novel. They chat about how…

45. RHLSTP 564 - Nick Helm

    4 Jun 2025 · 1 h 11 min · S31 E10 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #564 - Joel Dommett’s Lactating Nipple - Recorded at the Podcast Room in Central London, Richard meets comedian, actor and rock God Nick Helm. They chat about the unexpected death of Dennis Waterman, working…

46. Retro RHLSTP 103 - Maria Bamford

    2 Jun 2025 · 58 min · Episode 103 · Explicit

    #376 Barking at the Plumber - Hey everyone, it’s a surprise transatlantic RHLSTP with one of the greatest stand-ups in the world, and more importantly one of the greatest people, Maria Bamford. They chat about living…

47. RHLSTP Book Club 140 - George Egg

    30 May 2025 · 42 min · Episode 140 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club 140 - The Snack Hacker - Richard talks to comedian and anarchist chef George Egg about his fantastic and beautiful cook book. The Snack Hacker. They chat about how George has gone from making meals…

48. RHLSTP 563 - Tim Key

    28 May 2025 · 1 h 05 min · S31 E9 · Explicit

    RHLSTP #563 - Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions - Richard is very proud of his toilet based pedantry. His guest is returning hero Timkey. They chat about his fantastic new film. The Ballad of Wallis Island and how he…

49. Retro RHLSTP 102 - Terry Christian

    26 May 2025 · 1 h 05 min · Episode 102 · Explicit

    #375 Coolio Versus Mini Me - Richard is furious about the new incarnation of Big Cook Little Cook and is going to be schooled in farts by his audience. His guest is Stewart Lee lookalike and broadcaster Terry…

50. Acast Bonus 2

    23 May 2025 · 48 min · Episode 2 · Explicit

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