The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio
Start your weekend right with hilarious moments, great guests and loads more - The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio, Saturdays from 8am.
Episodes
You're NOT Having A Giraffe
Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Suzi reveals her childhood fears, I Love You, But... features an angry yorkshireman, and the news that wasn't in the news brings stories of adult slides & giraffes.The Literal Police also returns with a case against a familiar face and an entire magazine - and Suzi Ruffle Ruffles some feathers with a hea
Don't Lick A Cloud
AKA Hot Tub Mangetout / Put Your Hand In There....Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Angela Yarnes returns, with a garden based tale and Jon and the team even taste test some of Angela's garden produce.The Literal Police also tackles an offender from This Morning and Parenting Hell!
Chips, Lobs & Overhead Slams
Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon responds to two fellow comics calling out his appearance, reveals a story about a very elderly (yet happy) tortoise - and sports day activities are discussed...The Literal Police also tackles the World Cup and a fellow comedian...
Our Seoul Correspondent
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Angela had lots to discuss after her recent trip to South Korea, and Jon revealed all about a birthday party he attended during the week.The Literal Police also returns with news of another show not taking their imprisonment well, with additional news about a repeat offender and our youngest listener workin
Sausage Gobbed Fox
Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Jon revealed a complaint he'd made about a local supermarket, we heard your stories of complaints...Jon also lunged his way around the studio - and Lindsey Santourguide returned!As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is jon@absoluteradio.co.u
Congrats To Anyone With Hair
Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique takes on Saturday mornings...This week, the Literal Police returns with a fellow comedian and a fashion icon…Angela Yarnes returns, where she tells a tale and Jon has to work out whether it's true or she's spinning a yarn!Plus, Jon takes a portion of the show to review the team's fashion choices...
I Don't Think You're Ready For Mint Jelly
Join Jon Richardson and Suzi Ruffell for a unique takes on Saturday mornings...This week, Suzi upsets the studio as she ruffles some feathers, we hear from listeners all across the globe - and I Love You, But... divides opinion.The Literal Police also returns with cases against a fellow comedian - and news of something Jon has in his pocket...
Ask Tara About The Truncheon
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, another round of Angela Yarnes takes place, based on her trip to Birmingham this week, and the validity of the Literal police is questioned by a listener.Plus, while Jon was searching through Hereford's tourism website, a new team member was added to the show, in the form of AI Assistant Tara...As always, i
I Love You GALs
Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon revealed a strange piece of advice he recieved from an AIR BNB host…Plus, there was a big discussion on Giant African Land Snails, with complimenting powerpoint presentations…As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is jon@absoluteradio.co.uk!
500 Lawnmowers, Literal Friends & A Big Pub Quiz
AKA - Quite The Confident Little BoyJoin Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon revels in the excitement of two big results in the world of football, Angela gets caught out on social media - and Producer Will calls out Jon, live on air...The Literal Police also return with cases put forward against two friends of Jon, and I Love You, But... featu
The Goat of Podcasts
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon launches a new feature, aptly titled 'Angela Yarnes' (the name came first, the actual idea later on...), as well as explore a news story that may have inspired Angela's next world record attempt.Plus, producer Will is off on a stag do this weekend, so Jon and Angela share their own tales from their stag
Thinking With Synergy Outside The Pod
Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Suzi test their knowledge on eachother after a quizzical announcement - and I Love You, But... returns with a disgruntled husband...A fellow comedian and serial offender appear in the Literal Police, and Suzi ruffles some feathers with a transport-based opinion...As always, if there's anything you'd
Bianca The Fox's Cooked Off Socks Underneath The Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Lindsey tells Jon how he's made her angry recently, they discuss times you've been in the wrong place at the right time - and reveal a very special invitation they've received!The Literal Police also returns with a TV Presenter and iconic filmmaker - and I Love You, But... talks through a thrill-seeking w
Family Complaints, Ruffelling Feathers & A Literal Coup
AKA - Here We Go!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show gets off to a different start, as Jon is upended by a listener on grammar - and with it being the eve of mothers day, the guys ask you for your tales of backhanded compliments you've had from your mum or family members...I Love You, But... also returns with a disgruntled (but proud) m
National Grammar Day, World Record Prep & Popcorn Flavoured Tentecales
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Angela reflect on National Grammar Day that took place this week, and how the pedantry of the show is spreading across Absolute Radio.There's also news of extremely cheap pints and scented fruit & veg, and a very chaotic and slightly confusing music based quiz.The Literal Police also returned wi
The Boss' Appraisal, Literal Chemistry & Mystery Contacts
AKA - Who do you think you are, a millionaire?Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Lindsey reveals she saved Producer Will in her phone as 'radio boy', Jon asked for the random names you have in your phone contacts, with some hilarious results...I Love You, But... also returned with a disgruntled parent, as well as news of 2026 predict
This One's For Miles
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show starts with chaos as Jon reveals he's wearing a t-shirt he's had since 2000, sparking a conversation about the oldest pieces of clothing that YOU have.I Love You, But... also features a mother who's fed up with her son's listening habits - and the news that wasn't in the news brings stories of underw
Anti-Valentines, Snarting & Sock Booties
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barns for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, with it being Valentines Day, Jon and Angela discuss your least romantic plans for the big day, the lego-based I Love You, But... saga is finally put to bed and we hear news of a 12-year-old World Record holder and a man eating Chilli every day for a month. The Literal Police also return with a follow up on
On-Air Offences, Porch Based Drama & Daddy's House Vati!
AKA - Daddy's House Vati!Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, the show starts with reprimands for Jon after last weeks show - and hears from a husband and father who calls out his family in 'I Love You, But...'The news that wasn't in the news leads to Angela flexing her German and a story about a hairpiece - and there's also big news in the Lite
Fire Alarm Drama, Ruffell's Return & Jon Being Odd
AKA - Whoop, Whoop! It's the sound of the fire alarm!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon experiences strange start to the show, I Love You, But... splits opinion about lego, and a fire alarm causes havoc in the studio...Jon also decided he wants to live vicariously through YOU - and wants you to send in good deeds you've done, so he feels
Train Delays, Lemon Sucking & A Literal Shoutout
Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, there's a big delay to kick off the show, Jon gets lots of feedback - and the guys discuss popular sayings that you get wrong.Jon also fulfils his promise to suck a lemon as a forfeit - and I Love You, But... features a Literal Police crossover - while, in the Literal Police, a comedian on parole and radio
The Shoehorn Stuck On The Stairs
This morning, Jon is joined by Lindsey Santoro who kicks off the show with a stunning improvised song. The literal police gets a bit meta and confuses Lindsey to her core, Jon and Lindsey threaten to track down a listener in I Love You But and in the News That's Not In The News, Jon tells tale of a passive aggressive note that leads him to declare himself "Untraceable" - Enjoy the show!
Jon's 70s Living Room (Suck It Dry)
This morning on the Jon Richardson Show, Jon returns for the new year with his mate Angela Barnes. They discuss the shows new years resolution and also Jon is heavily questioned over his THREE Christmas trees still being up. He also commits to his lemon based forfeit which gives the producers another favourite Jon clip to overuse. Plus, a scandal rocks the literal police, a pregnant runner gets ta
Merry RizzQuiz!
Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings for the final time of 2025!This weeks Christmas Special discusses times where you've ruined Christmas, some Get Well Soon messages for Angela (that have some passive aggression in them), and a conclusion to the Real Music Quiz...The Literal Police also return with an offence from Strictly Come Dancing and The World Darts
A Literal World Record Attempt
AKA - Fail-rerro RocheJoin Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, Jon called Angela Barnes' bluff from a few weeks ago and arranged an OFFICIAL WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for her - with very interesting results...They also discussed a viral online trend, tried to bring down a smug listener about his car - and heard two cases in the Literal Police from a dart
The Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Happy Birthday)
This morning on the Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Jon Richardson Show) Jon earns accolades in the form of an honourary rap doctorate and the reverse park of the year award, Jons hamster Leaf gets a taste of Tabasco and Sadness and the team speak to a 6th time world champion Golden Skimmer.
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Start your weekend right with hilarious moments, great guests and loads more - The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio, Saturdays from 8am.
