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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

Sky Potato, Go Faster Stripe and Fuzz Productions 1086 Episodes Jul 17, 2026

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, also known as RHLSTP, is an award-winning series where comedian Richard Herring interviews some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. With over 600 episodes, guests have included Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, and Brian Blessed. The podcast is hosted on Acast.

Episodes

Turi King on The Secrets of Our DNA - Book Club
Turi King on The Secrets of Our DNA - Book Club Jul 17, 2026 48:27 RHLSTP Book Club #188 - The Secrets of Our DNA - Richard has a remote chat with Professor of Genetics and archaeologist Turi King about her fantastic book encompassing the many advances in our understanding of DNA, a surprising number of which overlap with Richard’s interests. Find out how Cheddar Man is not as related to Richard’s history teacher as Somerset likes to claim, how some of Richard II
Mitch Benn (Part 2) - "Two Large Fifty-Something Tiny Tims"
Mitch Benn (Part 2) - "Two Large Fifty-Something Tiny Tims" Jul 15, 2026 43:48 RHLSTP #618 - Two Large Fifty-Something Tiny Tims - Rich is back in salty Droitwich with last week’s guest Mitch Benn. They discuss the huge number of Edinburgh shows Mitch has done, his fandom of Tom Lehrer, Mitch is the 37th Beatle, an unexpected Dickens connection, whether satire is best done from an apolitical perspective and why fascism is ultimately doomed, not being retained by the Now Show
Rhys James (Retro) - "Hungover Mastermind"
Rhys James (Retro) - "Hungover Mastermind" Jul 13, 2026 1:07:11 #442 Hungover Mastermind - Richard is basking in the possibly short-lived approval of one of his kids and is trying to make money off the ideas of the other one. His guest is Mock the Week favourite, Rhys James. They discuss the tallest building in Swindon, the worst place in Hertfordshire, writing right wing and left wing material on the same subject, what Richard said about Rhys&n
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Old Red Eye is Back"
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Old Red Eye is Back" Jul 11, 2026 1:11:43 Monday 6th July 2026 - Old Red Eye is Back - Rich has got out of his sick bed to bring you all the news that you won’t hear on the lamestream media. Today finally Pizza Express has done an investigation to find out whether Andrew Battenberg-Cake came there in March 2001 and the results are frankly astonishing. We hear from the man himself to see where his life may go now.Tuesday 7th July 2026 - Fa
Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun on Neurodivergent Moments - Book Club
Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun on Neurodivergent Moments - Book Club Jul 10, 2026 50:51 RHLSTP Book Club #187 - Neurodivergent Moments - Richard chats to Joe and Abigoliah about their book of humorous essays, Neurodivergent Moments. They discuss whether neurodivergence is an advantage as a comedian, why you can hate being in crowds, but love performing in front of crowds, how comedy remains the best way to educate people without them noticing, why this book is nonetheless primar
Mitch Benn (Part 1) - "Wild-Eyed Loner at the Gates of Oblivion"
Mitch Benn (Part 1) - "Wild-Eyed Loner at the Gates of Oblivion" Jul 8, 2026 41:03 RHLSTP #617 - Wild-Eyed Loner at the Gates of Oblivion - Rich is in salt-obsessed Droitwich at the second Rik Mayall festival and reads a bit of the never produced script of Man Down that he wrote for Rik (who would have done it better). His guest is Rik-fan, musician and comedian (usually at the same time) Mitch Benn. They chat about the remarkable cast of the Edinburgh show “The Bootle
Suggs (Retro) - "Back of the Head With a Plastic Cup"
Suggs (Retro) - "Back of the Head With a Plastic Cup" Jul 6, 2026 52:43 #441 Back of the Head With a Plastic Cup - Richard has been having weird dreams, but don’t try and interpret anything from them. His guest is singer, actor, presenter and legend Graham “Suggs” McPherson. They chat about how Madness might just be the defining band of the 80s, how their songs can make you travel in time, the brilliant social document of their book/documentary “Before We Was We”, the
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Farage’s Treasure"
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Farage’s Treasure" Jul 4, 2026 33:35 Monday 29th June 2026 - Farage’s Treasure - Rich and Ally are here for maybe the only time this week to discuss Farage’s 5 million and the question that no one seems to ask him. The reporting remains unbiased and factual as always.Please buy a T shirt at http://gofasterstripe.com/allyFriday July 3rd 2026 - Haggy Girthday Gargara - Rich has risen like a Lazarus from his sick bed to bring you the ne
Cally Beaton on Namaste Motherf*ckers - Book Club
Cally Beaton on Namaste Motherf*ckers - Book Club Jul 3, 2026 53:48 RHLSTP Book Club #186 - Namaste Motherf*ckers - Richard is back at the Podcast Room talking to stand up, motivational speaker and former TV executive about her first book, Namaste Motherf*ckers. They talk about whether this is a book for everyone, young and old, whether the young will ever learn from the old and wise, whether this is a self help book and whether you would take a self help pill to
Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold - "J Edgar Hoover in a Ballgown"
Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold - "J Edgar Hoover in a Ballgown" Jul 1, 2026 43:57 RHLSTP #616 - J Edgar Hoover in a Ballgown - Richard has a remote chat with two powerhouses of American comedy Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold. They talk about Tom writing on some of the biggest sitcoms of the last few decades, how the pair met, their failed TV pilot that saw the birth of Spinal Tap, Tom’s conversion from Judaism to Catholicism, their brand new 32 year old project Here Comes J. Edga
Jordan Gray (Retro) - "Embracing Your Delicious Fate"
Jordan Gray (Retro) - "Embracing Your Delicious Fate" Jun 29, 2026 1:00:39 #440 Embracing Your Delicious Fate - Richard comes bearing great news for those who seek seduction via pizza. His guest is the hottest new act in comedy right now, the incredible Jordan Gray. They talk about the smell of elephant dung, why she wasn’t allowed to set herself on fire on TV, a visit from Magneto, a double-teaming Bros, the erudition of Paloma Faith, Twitter storms, political
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Incurable"
Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation "Incurable" Jun 27, 2026 56:05 Monday 22nd June 2026 - Incurable - Rich is back after a brief hiatus to have some aborted chemo and maybe he’s returned to work too soon. Or maybe it’s the perfect time. The Prime Minister’s resignation is high on the agenda and there are two guest politicians to talk about it. Plus an amazing wartime song to cheer your heart and help you keep up the fight.Get a tshirt here (if you are quick) - h

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