RHLSTP with Richard Herring

Comedian Geoff Norcott discusses his book 'The British Bloke, Decoded' with Richard Herring. They explore masculinity, male delusions, expressing love to children, and the joys of audiobooks and physical books.

Spencer Jones, amazing actor and comedy genius, discusses his role in Ted Lasso, his first TV show, and creating the character of the Herbert. They also talk about moving to Devon, the importance of how you look on stage, and the electric heat of creating comedy. They end with a lighthearted conversation about hairdressers and shepherding.

Sarah Kendall, a Nicole Kidman impersonator and stand-up comedian, discusses topics such as the horrors of child birth, the redundancy of hand jobs, growing up in New Newcastle, audiences laughing in the wrong way, plot holes in Back To The Future, and the inevitability of nuclear destruction. Surprisingly serious bits about the nature of being a stand-up are also covered.

Comedian Joe Wilkinson chats about his illustrated autobiography and topics such as daily podcasting, working with Bobby Ball, a record-breaking fart, and the contrast between radio and television feedback.

Matt Green discusses working with Idris Elba and Sacha Baron-Cohen, sitting in a car for six hours with Harvey Keitel, playing a corpse in the Cambridge Footlights, being a boyish boy, a drive-by egging, Brexit tweet leading to supermarkets discussion, improving Direct Line adverts, introduction of the tofu hand, and Rich attempting rapping with mixed results.

Richard Herring is joined by Tim Key, a man who Steve Coogan finds funny, to discuss Tim's latest anthology of poetry, 'Chapters'. They delve into the mystery of being funny, Tim's self-publishing journey, and the truth and beauty in his work. Tim reads a couple of poems, shares supernatural anecdotes, and talks about his experience with cancer and making films. They also express gratitude to sponsors Nordstrom and Sandra Boynton.

Star-studded funny people including Adam Buxton, Sue Perkins, Mr and Mrs Coren-Mitchell, and Rebecca Front discuss whether they would prefer a hand made of ham or an armpit that dispenses sun cream. They explore the limitations, practicality, and personal preferences of each option, engaging in a lively debate and sharing personal anecdotes.

Comedian Harriet Kemsley joins Richard Herring to discuss the perils of dyspraxia and allergies, doing a roast battle with her partner, and why she did a podcast about crying. They delve into the theory that life is a simulation or a dream. Harriet shares stories of falling and head injuries, allergies and dangers of needles, and her personal encounters with ghosts. They also touch on quiz shows, the speaker's condition of afantasia, and end the podcast with a playful conversation.

Richard Herring's final podcast episode features genius stand-up comedian Simon Munnery, who had the idea of doing a show about his testicular cancer before Herring. They talk about chemotherapy, lack of information about testicular cancer, and the impact on masculinity. They also discuss the theory of giraffe's long necks and share regrets and listener emails. A lively chapter includes jokes about Jupiter, product sponsorships, and live show announcements.

Richard Armitage, actor turned novelist, discusses his gripping thriller Geneva, its origins as an audiobook, his writing process, and why he chose to write about big Pharma and Alzheimers. They also explore topics like AI, car accidents, and resentment in relationships. The chapter ends with discussions on adapting the book to a movie, writing scenes for acting, and excitement for the next book.