RHLSTP with Richard Herring RHLSTP 591 - Richard Ayoade
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Dec 3, 2025 
Richard Ayoade, the multi-talented actor, director, author, and comedian, shares insights on his eclectic career and creative choices. He reflects on his cult classic, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and the challenges he faced as the only UK cast member for The IT Crowd's US pilot. Ayoade discusses his book, Afterthoughts, filled with quirky aphorisms, and his preference for directing shorter films. They dive into the emotional intensity of reality TV and Ayoade's upcoming projects, including children's books and new films.
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Odd Voice Roles as Brief Challenges
- Richard Ayoade recounts small voice acting gigs like being a talking ice cream and treats them as brief, odd challenges.
- He jokes about melting through the role and stresses shaking off parts quickly to avoid overthinking.
Career By Experimentation
- Richard Ayoade deliberately accepts odd gigs when people foolishly ask him, as both punishment and experiment.
- He views his career as varied projects rather than a grand plan, enjoying the variety more than a trajectory.
Garth Marenghi's Unexpected Cult Life
- Ayoade recalls performing Garth Marenghi in character for interviews and being surprised by later cult recognition.
- He feels unaware of audience responses and treats the show's existence as luck rather than a measurable success.
