Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)
Sky Potato, Go Faster Stripe and Fuzz ProductionsRichard 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 interviewe... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1111 | Founded | 14 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsComedy | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 overla... more
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 D... more
#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 S... more
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... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- LEGEND!
Subscribe and enjoy! Richard was my gateway into British comedy with his quality podcast back it 2009’ish and it’s so good, I’ve not missed an episode since.
Apple Podcasts5Rossage Rolls
United Kingdoma month ago - But
Still great, but please don’t make everything about you Rich.
Apple Podcasts5JTpoddyUnited Kingdom2 months ago - I’m not saying don’t like it!
I’m not saying I don’t like it. I just have to ask. Re: the craven news round episodes- is Richard OK?
Apple Podcasts4michaeltenor
United States3 months ago - Time to kill
Dignity and all that
Apple Podcasts1BARISTANATISTAUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Feel a bit sorry for him
Leave the podcast before the podcast leaves you
Apple Podcasts1charlton.danielUnited Kingdom4 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #67 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  France/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Ireland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Belgium/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  South Korea/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  United Arab Emirates/Comedy |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show features wide-ranging, candid conversations with leading comedians, actors, writers, and cultural commentators. Episodes often mix sharp humor with deep dives into craft, fame, and personal journeys, including sobriety, health, and career pivots. The tone is irreverent and improvisational, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and bold takes on contemporary culture. A standout aspect is the host duo's long-running rapport, which can create intimate, long-form conversations that span both career milestones and personal moments, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy in-depth, personality-driven interviews and a heavy dose of humor.
Noteworthy is the show's willingness to explore provocativ... more
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
2. What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'Doherty
3. Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
4. The Comedian's Comedian Podcast
5. Elis James and John Robins
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 14 years ago and published 1111 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Turi King
2. Joe Wells
3. Abigoliah Schamaun
4. Mitch Benn
5. Cally Beaton
6. Tom Leopold
7. Harry Shearer
8. Jordan Gray
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.