

Richard Osman
Bestselling author, television presenter and creator of formats such as Pointless; guest on the episode to discuss empathy, generosity and how small acts like tipping shape identity and wellbeing.
Top 10 podcasts with Richard Osman
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 33min
Richard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addiction
Richard Osman, a beloved British television personality and author of the Thursday Murder Club series, opens up about his journey from a challenging childhood to fame. He candidly discusses his battles with addiction, self-doubt, and the pressures of success in the creative industry. Osman reflects on childhood trauma, the impact of nurturing on creativity, and overcoming personal challenges like food addiction. He also shares insights into the creative process behind his novels and the balance between personal happiness and professional ambitions.

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Oct 1, 2025 • 26min
Why Giving Is Actually Good For Your Health, with Richard Osman
Richard Osman, a bestselling author and television presenter, discusses the power of empathy and generosity. He shares how feeling different in his youth fostered deep empathy, shaping his life philosophy. Richard highlights the science behind giving, explaining how small acts of generosity can enhance happiness and connection. He emphasizes that prioritizing others' happiness is key, along with practical steps for practicing kindness. The conversation touches on overcoming fear in performance and the transformative effects of therapy on personal growth.

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Sep 25, 2025 • 57min
No Such Thing As 'What's My Spoon?'
Live from the London Podcast Festival, Dan, James, Andy and Richard Osman discuss saving birds, saving money, celebrity spooning and unoriginal crooning. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

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Mar 20, 2020 • 50min
The History of Chocolate
Greg Jenner is joined by chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson and British TV legend Richard Osman to explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate - Britain's favourite confectionery.Just what did the Maya use to flavour their cacao? How did cacao become chocolate and find its way into our shops and hearts? And why did a family feud change the entire branding of a much loved chocolate bar?A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4

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Sep 2, 2026 • 32min
Richard Osman on his latest novel and why the world is blurry to him
Richard Osman, the bestselling author, TV presenter and creator of Pointless, discusses his new novel We Chase Shadows and his discovery-driven writing process. He describes living with nystagmus, blurred vision and airport panic, while revealing how AI helps with everyday tasks. He also explores writing outsiders, making television through mood and pace, and why unconventional thinking may flourish in an AI-shaped future.

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Apr 20, 2026 • 1h 10min
Richard Osman: 'The addiction itself becomes the shame'
Richard Osman, TV presenter and bestselling author, opens up about lifelong food addiction and the shame that hid it. He traces roots to childhood trauma, describes relapse patterns and the split between the addictive voice and the real self. Practical coping tools, therapy techniques and mindfulness approaches are discussed, plus why visibility and stigma shape men’s willingness to speak up.

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Apr 8, 2024 • 39min
Netflix, Disney and Terrible Ads
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the battle within Disney, Netflix's top shows in the UK, and the effectiveness of terrible political ads. The podcast covers the evolution of Netflix's strategy, streaming service dynamics, and unconventional tactics in political advertising. They also touch on Disney's leadership shake-up, Floridian personalities, and off-brand characters.

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Nov 12, 2021 • 52min
The History of Ice Cream
Greg Jenner and his guests Dr Annie Gray and Richard Osman get the inside scoop on the history of this delicious dessert while packing in as many of their 'flavourite' ice cream puns as possible (final count: 15!). They savour the dubiously 'legendairy' origins of frozen cream dishes, explore some weird early flavours (whale vomit!), and discover how ice cream went from glamorous luxury to dangerous health risk. Plus Dr Annie teaches us how to make our own ice cream in the Nuance Window!"Research: Chris Wakefield
Script: Emma Nagouse, Chris Wakefield and Greg Jenner
Project Management: Siefe Miyo
Edit Producer: Cornelius Mendez

Jul 24, 2024 • 32min
Antiques Roadshow Secrets
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss celebrity cameos on The Simpsons, media training for public figures, the tradition of encores at concerts, and reveal secrets behind Antiques Roadshow evaluations.

Apr 10, 2024 • 31min
Corpses, Quizzes & Newsrooms
Panel show scoring expert Richard Osman and newsroom hierarchy insider Marina Hyde discuss the secrets of acting like a corpse, the hierarchy of newsrooms, and how scoring on panel shows actually works. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful conversation!


