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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 400+ episodes...

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Latest Episodes

RHLSTP #606 - Why Nicholas Lyndhurst Is Like John Travolta - It’s another Podcast Rooms episode - I like them, do you? This week’s guest is someone Rich has known since drunken nights in the 90s in Edinburgh, actor, comedian and writer Wendy Wason. T... more

Monday 30th March 2026 - Male G-Spot and Demons. In what promises to be the last Newsround ever, Rich and Ally take a deep dive into genital licking and what combination of tongue and genital are acceptable to discuss with children, plus we look at J... more

RHLSTP Book Club #175 - GoFasterStripe.com - A bit of a different Book Club as for the first time we’re not talking to an author, but an independent publisher - Chris Evans (not that one). Hear the remarkable story of how his business empire began, h... more

RHLSTP #605 - Baileys Solero - Rich is back at the Podcast Room for some intimate studio chats so no rubbish stand up, just an hour or more of CHAT with the lovely (in real life) and amusingly bitchy (on stage) Stephen Bailey. They talk about writing... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Bailey
Comedian and actor
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Episode: RHLSTP 605 - Stephen Bailey
Bilal Zafar
Comedian and content creator
Independent/Audience Q&A
Episode: RHLSTP 604 - Bilal Zafar
Zakia Sewell
Author of Finding Albion and broadcaster
Author of Finding Albion
Episode: RHLSTP Book Club 174 - Zakia Sewell
Vittorio Angelone
Comedian
Stand-up/comedy circuit
Episode: RHLSTP 603 - Vittorio Angelone
Zoe Lyons
Comedian, known for Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud and Bald Ambition tour
Comedian
Episode: Retro RHLSTP 137 - Zoe Lyons
Catherine Wilkins
Author of Cafe Chaos and Hope Crumble
Katherine Wilkins, author and comedian
Episode: RHLSTP Book Club 173 - Catherine Wilkins
Mike Rampton
Author of Poo, What, Where
author on child-friendly non-fiction about bodily topics
Episode: RHLSTP Book Club 172 - Mike Rampton
Rob Auton
Comedian, poet, and writer known for The Time Show and Can
Self-employed / comedian and writer
Episode: RHLSTP 601 - Rob Auton
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Musician and author, known for Groove Jet and Kitchen Disco
Self/Music Industry
Episode: Retro RHLSTP 135 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Host

Richard Herring
Comedian and host known for his unique interview style and ability to blend humor with deep, engaging conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • Essential listening

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Blacklabelspence
    a month ago
  • Feel sorry for the guests…

    Seems very up himself and takes great delight at constantly putting down others. How can you warm to that or find it funny? It almost feels awkward for the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RogerHalibut
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Consistently the best!

    I have been listening to RHLSTP since it first started - 18 years ago or so? Best interview podcast still to this day I find! 🔥 Love the whole team that has since joined Richard: Left Bollock, Ally and the mostly inaudible Woolfy the dog on all the other podcasts. And of course the Book Club!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happyinmidlife
    Germany3 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Great podcast - love listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Severine@11
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Bloody brilliant

    Been listening since the start, Richard’s style is unique and always brings out the best (or worst) in his guests. My companion in bed every night, thank you so much Rich

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tightfinger
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Overall, the show is regarded as a must-listen for fans of comedy and engaging conversations, with various guests highlighting the diversity of experiences shared.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and thoughtful commentary, often praising the ability to explore serious topics without losing comedic elements.
The host's unique interview style often elicits strong reactions; while many laud his content, some express frustration with a perceived focus on himself over guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#80
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Apple Podcasts
#94
Saudi Arabia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#120
Belgium/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#136
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#146
United Arab Emirates/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#166
Singapore/Comedy

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Retro RHLSTP 138 - Eshaan Akbar
Q: How do you view the balance between political-identity discussions and being funny on stage?
Akbar emphasizes the importance of humour over any fixed ideology, and his goal of equality and openness, while recognizing that audiences will have strong, differing reactions to his material.
Retro RHLSTP 138 - Eshaan Akbar
Q: What was it like working on Spitting Image and the casting decisions around brown voices?
He describes the opportunity, the casting challenge, and his perception of diversity in voice roles, arguing against the notion that only non-white actors should portray non-white characters while acknowledging the industry's constraints.
Retro RHLSTP 138 - Eshaan Akbar
Q: How did you transition from banking to comedy, given you had little initial interest in becoming a comedian?
Akbar explains he did comedy as a side thing, fell in love with it after a couple of gigs, and gradually built a path that led to TV and stage work, including writing and performing for various shows.
RHLSTP 603 - Vittorio Angelone
Q: If you could be shrunk down and travel inside your own body, which part would you explore?
Vittorio playfully navigates the idea, choosing a quick exploratory area of the mind or skull, and reflects on the humorous potential and consequences of such a journey.
RHLSTP 603 - Vittorio Angelone
Q: What's the worst thing you've ever done with a cake, Vittorio?
He recounts a birthday party incident involving an Airzooka and a stabbing eye injury from a table-football accident, turning a birthday joke into a surprising and dark anecdote that still lands as part of his storytelling.

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Recent guests on RHLSTP include:

1. Stephen Bailey
2. Bilal Zafar
3. Zakia Sewell
4. Vittorio Angelone
5. Zoe Lyons
6. Catherine Wilkins
7. Mike Rampton
8. Rob Auton

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