Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

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  • 4.8 (275)
  • Comedy
  • Semiweekly

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, or, as all the cool kids are calling it, RHLSTP, is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 600+ episodes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 8h ago

    Super Hans on Moreish - Book Club

    RHLSTP Book Club #200 - Moreish - Rich has been reading the memoir of Superhans from Peep Show, though is unable to chat with the man himself, so instead talks to actor and stand-up Matt King. Matt talks about his terrifying year after a stroke in April, some of his other acting work, including a major role in a show that didn’t happen and why he decided to return to the character of Superhans and overcame the hurdles that allowed him to write this book. They chat about how much he become the character as he writes, why he wanted to give the character some depth (as well as explore the hilarious way Superhans brain works), how much of a challenge the audio book was and how the last eighth of the book had to be written post-stroke. Plus the autobiography and more Superhans books to come. A really fascinating and inspiring conversation. Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/moreish-super-hans/73ec11acec77e550 Or get the audiobook here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUDIBLE-Moreish-My-Mad-Autobiography/dp/B0G5FDKPW4/ SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Audio mix by Ben Evans (NTO) Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code RHLSTP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/rhlstp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Super Hans on Moreish - Book Club

  2. 2d ago

    Lenny Henry (Part 2) - "Heckled by Van Morrison"

    RHLSTP #634 - Heckled by Van Morrison - The second part of this extraordinary interview with comedian, actor and writer Lenny Henry. Rich quizzes Lenny about his attempt to break America with the film Eddie Murphy rejected, True Identity and how it led to Lenny taking control of his future projects, how the Three of a Kind were chosen and why it triumphed over other sketch shows of the era, Lenny’s illustrious acting career and the tricky role that both Rich and he have played, plus appearing on the brilliant The Assembly. Lenny’s latest tour show Still at Large will continue in late 2027. Look out for more dates for Lenny’s tour in late 2027 https://www.fane.co.uk/lenny-henry#event-listing SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Audio mix by Ben Evans (NTO) Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) and Ben Walker Recorded at the Podcast Room Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code RHLSTP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/rhlstp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lenny Henry (Part 2) - "Heckled by Van Morrison"

  3. 4d ago

    Ed Byrne (Retro) - "Perfectly Plated Avocado Toast"

    #460 Perfectly Plated Avocado Toast - Richard records his sixth podcast in four days (how is that even possible?) and has a new question about what constitutes cheating. His guest is gazebo building stand-up, Ed Byrne. They discuss why he hasn’t been on the show as often as Sara Pascoe, how many lives he has saved, how Angela Griffin possibly got the edge over Ed and his wife on Mr and Mrs and the humour that can be found in the worst circumstances and why Ed has chosen to write a show about the death of his brother, Paul. Rich also attempts to replace Ed with AI (not so he can cheat with him though) and possibly for the second time questions his Neanderthal heritage. Watch Tragedy Plus Time here - https://www.edbyrne.com/discography/tragedy-plus-time/ See Ed live - https://www.edbyrne.com/live-dates/ Come and see RHLSTP live - all dates and confirmed guests here http://richardherring.com/rhlstp SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code RHLSTP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/rhlstp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ed Byrne (Retro) - "Perfectly Plated Avocado Toast"

  4. 6d ago

    Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation - "Nuclear Perineum"

    27/10/26 Nuclear Perineum - Rich and Ally are back. Or are they? Is this even happening? Let’s hope not because our PM has advised us to stuck up on legumes for an upcoming and unspecified disaster. Well, it can’t be worse than what’s happening here. 29/10/26 Take Me To Poundland - Rich and Ally cover the big news of the day, the fact that Poundland might be going out of business. What could have caused this? Plus a report from a Poundland where you can get batteries for a pound, but probably not very good ones. 30/10/26 Cryptocuntacy - It’s the last Newsround of the week and the month and maybe ever if it keeps nose-diving at this rate. Rich and Ally discuss the daring theft of some imaginary money by some people who don’t deserve it from some people who did nothing to earn it. Plus a report from inside a Cryptomine. See RHLSTP in real life http://richardherring.com/rhlstp Or support this with a badge - https://gofasterstripe.com/badges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation - "Nuclear Perineum"

  5. Oct 30

    Clive Anderson on I Think My Name is Brodie - Book Club

    RHLSTP Book Club #199 - I Think My Name is Brodie - Rich interviews the legendary interviewer Clive Anderson about his career and his surprising new book from a dog’s point of view, I Think My Name is Brodie. Find out how Clive performed on the first night of the Comedy Store, how he wrote most of the defining sketch for Smith and Jones, how his interviewing technique got him into occasional trouble (which Rich can identify with) and what really happened with the Bee Gees. They also talk about the unique bond between a dog and its human, why Clive wanted to write a memoir for a dog, how he chose the voice for the audiobook and what prompted this unexpected direction. Plus some stuff about Edward I and what a strong and unpleasant man he was. Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/i-think-my-name-is-brodie-a-straight-from-the-dog-s-mouth-memoir-clive-anderson/67b6b0acf87cef44 SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Audio mix by Ben Evans (NTO) Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) Recorded at the Podcast Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Clive Anderson on I Think My Name is Brodie - Book Club

  6. Oct 28

    Lenny Henry (Part 1) - "OoooooKaaaaaay"

    RHLSTP #633 - OoooooKaaaaaay - Rich is back at the Podcast Room talking to someone who first rang his comedy bell, it’s Sir Lenny Henry. They chat about the early years of Lenny’s long and varied career, why Lenny feels comfortable talking about some of the more personal and difficult parts of his childhood in his latest stand up tour “Still At Large”, why Tiswas was so important to Richard (and arguably more important to Lenny), working with Cannon and Ball at the height of their fame, the transition from working men’s club to the alternative comedy circuit (and how Lenny is one of the last links to the comedians of the 70s) and the madness of the Black and White Minstrel Show and Lenny’s reluctant part in it. Incredible stories from a comedian who has really seen it all over the last 50+years. See Lenny at the Hackney Empire on the 3rd November https://www.fane.co.uk/lenny-henry SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Audio mix by Ben Evans (NTO) Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) and Ben Walker Recorded at the Podcast Room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lenny Henry (Part 1) - "OoooooKaaaaaay"

  7. Oct 26

    Markus Birdman (Retro) - "Platinum Heart"

    #457 Platinum Heart - Rich is back in New Milton to continue his Edinburgh Fringe without going to Edinburgh run and is a bit perplexed by a T shirt that Twitter has been trying to make him buy. His guest is veteran stand-up and cheater of death Markus Birdman. They chat about his journeyman status on the circuit, whether being at a school where your dad worked propelled both Rich and Markus towards comedy, Markus' decision to go on Britain’s Got Talent and whether Simon Cowell understands comedy, how Markus has turned two strokes and a heart operation into comedy, a scary ghost story and why two motorcycle accidents was enough to stop Markus getting on a bike again (not Rich though - he loves motorcycling). Check out Markus’ tour dates here https://www.markusbirdmantour.com/book-tickets Come and see RHLSTP live - all dates and confirmed guests here http://richardherring.com/rhlstp SUPPORT THE SHOW! See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL Become a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Markus Birdman (Retro) - "Platinum Heart"

  8. Oct 24

    Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation - Ameliorate the Situation

    19/10/26 Ameliorate the Situation - Rich and Ally start a brand new week covering the only news stories that matter: the non-discovery of Amelia Earhart’s plane and Andy Burnham coming down hard, but not hard enough on people playing music on public transport. All packed into five minutes as usual, with limited same phrases. 20/10/26 Potty Trained Interloper - Rich and Ally attempt to talk about a serious news story, but their studio is invaded by a malicious force which they have to deal with. At least they nearly kept to their time this time. 22/10/26 Dirty Pigeons - Rich and Ally are here to talk about Kyle Maclachlan and very expensive Pokemon cards. Lots of singing in this one, so if you don’t like that then best avoid this. I’d say best avoid the whole thing in general, but I can’t tell you what to do. 23/10/26 Sticky Globes - Rich and Ally would like to apologise to the pigeon community for any offence caused by yesterday’s Newsround. Today we look at smashed historical artefacts and who will be the next BondJamesBond. Will it be Ally? Watch this space. See RHLSTP in real life http://richardherring.com/rhlstp Or support this with a badge - https://gofasterstripe.com/badges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation - Ameliorate the Situation
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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, or, as all the cool kids are calling it, RHLSTP, is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 600+ episodes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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