RHLSTP with Richard Herring RHLSTP 590 - Rhys James
Nov 26, 2025
Rhys James, a stand-up comedian and broadcaster known for his panel show appearances, shares hilarious insights on everything from his quirky poker journey to pranking the lactose intolerant. He dives into the complexities of urinal etiquette and the challenges of being tall yet feeling small. The duo speculates on the future of Taskmaster, especially following Greg Davies's possible departure, and debates the influence of AI on comedy and entertainment. Rhys also recalls a unique charity prank involving a single DVD and reveals his regrets about buying a Rolex spoon.
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Pandemic Poker Turnaround
- Rhys James describes turning a single £1 poker stake into about £200 by playing low-stakes online tables during the pandemic.
- He later won larger tournaments and used winnings to buy an expensive sofa but warns of big swings and losses over time.
Stand‑Up's Human Edge
- Rhys James and Richard Herring agree stand-up feels safer from AI because audiences come for a performer's personality, not only jokes.
- They note AI may automate many creative tasks but struggle to replicate lived character and presence.
Use AI Questions For Crowd Work
- Use audience interaction about AI as live material by asking who fears job loss and then explaining concrete replacement risks.
- Rhys recommends tailoring crowd-work to reveal realistic threats rather than abstract reassurance.
