RHLSTP with Richard Herring

Neil Fitzmaurice, known for his work on shows like Phoenix Nights, The Office, and Peep Show, discusses terrifying David Mitchell, being heckled by Samuel L Jackson, almost ending up with a major role in The Crown, and the trauma of Hillsborough. They also talk about the challenges of balancing an acting career with personal life, the cathartic power of laughter, and the joy of performing stand-up comedy live in Liverpool after lockdown.

In this episode, Richard Herring interviews his oncologist, discusses testicular cancer treatment and decision-making, preservation of removed body parts, causes and development of testicular cancer, charity for cancer research and diagnostics, and shares personal experience with testicular pain and swelling.

Simon Farnaby, who has performed with and dug up monarchs, talks about not making Christmas TV tie-ins soulless cash grabs, creating historical documents for ghosts, turning Paddington from a U into a PG, and offending the people of Scotland. He also shares his experiences working on 'Mindhorn' and a short-lived TV show. Plus, his remarkable career and funny incidents on various TV shows.

#471 Gravy Train - Richard finds himself in an unseasonably sweltering Liverpool, at the Playhouse and is joined the the city in human form, Peter Hooton from the Farm. They talk about stealing Joe Strummer’s bananas, tipping over Piers Morgan’s car, how “The End” fanzine came about, why getting a band’s name right might not be that important, Tony Wilson’s funeral and why Peter didn’t end up becoming a priest.Come and see RHLSTP on tour http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#7 Navigating Nuts - The bollock Odyssey continues, with Rich finally finding out if he had cancer or not (spoiler he does) but also discovering that having cancer comes with some unexpected benefits. His guest is astronomer and scientist Harriet Witt who tells Rich about Polynesian way finders who used their balls to navigate the Pacific Ocean. Check out her website at passengerplanet.com. And in the Ball Bag some information about bird testes, how chemo can chill your extremities and the fear that follows treatment.The book of Can I Have My Ball Back? Is out in paperback this week (the perfect Christmas gift for the testicle owner or user in your family). Get it from any of these fine outlets. https://geni.us/CanIHaveMyBallBackPBPlus more of your emails from the CIHMBB ball bag mail bag. Email us at cihmbb@gmail.comFind out how to examine the testicles of yourself or a consenting friend here https://uk.movember.com/men-s-health/testicular-cancerSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard talks to comedian and podcaster Danny Robins, master of the Unexplained, about his new book Into the Uncanny, diving into intriguing true life ghost and UFO stories. They discuss Danny's unique perspective as both a sceptic and a believer, the fascination with the paranormal, the possibility of living in a simulation, and unsettling encounters. Danny also shares book recommendations and his plans to write a gripping nonfiction book about ghost stories.

#470 Right Little Puck - Richard has some more incredible Birmingham facts to share with his Brummie audience. His guest is RHLSTP super fan and mischievous imp, Joe Lycett. They reveal how Richard was one of the few people who was in on the secret of his David Beckham money shredding, the surprising group of people who were offended by this stunt, whether accusations of Qatar-based hypocrisy hold any water (and was it RHLSTP that led to them?) why he wanted to make his new show in Birmingham and gave a leg up to local young people, why he still lives in Birmingham even though he doesn’t have to, putting on an art exhibition with his mum, why he might be taking Harry Styles to the small claims court and the importance of enjoying success whilst it’s happening and whether he fears the late middle-age breakdown that can afflict people in show business.Come and see RHLSTP on tour http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-talented genius Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster, joins Richard Herring. Topics include sitting bare-arsed on a cake, Tim Key's kindle secrets, haircuts costs, and the first rule of Taskmaster. They also discuss defeating a tea-pot coveting old woman on Countdown, forgotten sports, bootleg recordings, mistaken identity, cake sitting fetish, experiences at the hairdressers, meeting the Pope, and thoughts on Taskmaster contestants.

RHLSTP Book Club 66 - The Funny Thing About Death - Richard interviews brilliant stand-up Jo Caulfield about her first book, a memoir about the loss of her sister, Annie, The Funny Thing About Death. They talk about why stand-ups don’t need cocaine, the honesty and humour required for taking on such a serious subject, the catharsis of writing about something so close, the heart behind the caustic stand-up character, the dangers and the ambivalence to them of hitchhiking in the 70s and 80s and whether Macmillan are a worthy choice for your charitable donations.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Funny-Thing-About-Death-ebook/dp/B0C6P83GJ7SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adil Ray, successful individual who grew up in an Asian family, discusses topics such as racism, starting school after riots, creating Citizen Khan, sharing heritage with Suella Braverman, and working with Judy Dench.