RHLSTP with Richard Herring

RHLSTP Book Club #141 - All the Colours of the Dark - Rich talks to the inspiring author of All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whitaker, about his fantastically engaging and impressive novel. They chat about how someone from Hertfordshire has ended up writing such an authentic book about America in the 20th Century, his writing process and why he spent a year just writing dialogue between the main characters, how you approach writing about dark subjects such as child abduction and murder in a respectful way, whether he was inspired by the X Files for one character in particular and Chris still works in Bishops Stortford library. Chris also talks very openly about his own troubled childhood and how this has informed the novel, but also led to him becoming a writer and how surreal journey of having bestselling novels, meeting Presidents and getting this book made into a huge TV series. A really inspiring podcast for any aspirant writers, though the take home is that success comes from hard work and being immersed in your idea. Don’t miss this one.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-colours-of-the-dark-chris-whitaker/7509807Come and see RHLSTP Live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpTo see Rich on tour head here http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour

RHLSTP #564 - Joel Dommett’s Lactating Nipple - Recorded at the Podcast Room in Central London, Richard meets comedian, actor and rock God Nick Helm. They chat about the unexpected death of Dennis Waterman, working with/embarrassing yourself in front of Mark Williams, appearing on Eastenders, appearing in two films together in lockdown, though mainly waiting to go on, how Nick became avuncular to his co-star in Uncle, how TV careers come without trained therapists and Nick’s journey from depression to contentment and whether Rich is the only comedian with ADHD or if he’s clearly living in denial. Plus was Someone Like’s Yoghurt the worst comedy experience of 2005 and what’s the recipe for a great and enjoyable tour showDetails of Nick’s tour and album https://www.nick-helm.co.uk/See RHLSTP live in Sheffield and at the Edinburgh Fringe http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSee RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE

#376 Barking at the Plumber - Hey everyone, it’s a surprise transatlantic RHLSTP with one of the greatest stand-ups in the world, and more importantly one of the greatest people, Maria Bamford. They chat about living without hot water, comedy merch, trying out challenging material to James Corden’s audience, why it’s OK to do (trigger warning) comedy about mental illness and suicidal thoughts (do contact the Samaritans or your local help lines if this is an issue that affects you), how to create a stand up special, why we need mediocrity in comedy, working with Judd Apatow and more excitingly the Storybots and why we’d be better off as kangaroos.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE

RHLSTP Book Club 140 - The Snack Hacker - Richard talks to comedian and anarchist chef George Egg about his fantastic and beautiful cook book. The Snack Hacker. They chat about how George has gone from making meals with stuff found in hotel rooms to his popular YouTube channel pimping up Gregg’s pasties and much more, how this book is a family affair in many ways, including incredible design work from this son and first gig wisdom from his daughter, how Rich wants to write an autobiography based on his interactions with jacket potatoes, how food connects us to the past and why it’s creative art that even clods like Rich can have a go at.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-snack-hacker-rule-breaking-recipes-for-cooks-and-non-cooks-george-egg/7831290?ean=9781785121715Youtube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@georgeegg2Come and see RHLSTP Live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpTo see Rich on tour head here http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour

RHLSTP #563 - Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions - Richard is very proud of his toilet based pedantry. His guest is returning hero Timkey. They chat about his fantastic new film. The Ballad of Wallis Island and how he managed to get Carey Mulligan on board, plus Richard’s impressive roster of unreleased film appearances, plus Tim’s latest book of poetry, an hilarious but poignant and moving story of his time in Hollywood and the influence of Charles Bukowski. There is a 10 minute discussion about Tim’s love for Last of the Summer Wine, which suggest he doesn’t love it as much as he claims and of course another episode of timkey the monkey and his magic flute. Plus Tim suggests a guest that will have Off Menu quaking in their boots and eating dinosaurs.Buy Tim’s book here https://www.utterandpress.co.uk/products/l-a-babySee RHLSTP live in Sheffield and at the Edinburgh Fringe http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSee RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE

#375 Coolio Versus Mini Me - Richard is furious about the new incarnation of Big Cook Little Cook and is going to be schooled in farts by his audience. His guest is Stewart Lee lookalike and broadcaster Terry Christian. They chat about the professionalism of June Whitfield, being at the centre of the emerging Madchester music scene, the incredible success of the Word, but the disconnect between the posh production team and the working class Christian, arguing with Piers Morgan, an incredible argument in the Big Brother House, stand up comedy as therapy and the tensions around working with Mark Lamarr.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE

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RHLSTP #562 - Egg Cupboard - Richard has had a life-changing accident on the way to the theatre, but hopefully a chat with Amy Hoggart will distract him from his woes. They talk about whether Lembit Opik is qualified to live in space, why the second Trump term is not as fecund for satirists as the first, Ed Gamble’s weird fish obsession, Richard’s strange peccadillo regarding Amy’s grandfather, men pretending to be feminists on her podcast (https://tinkmedia.co/interviews/femanism), the difficulty of placing yourself on the political spectrum, why Richard’s reading glasses are getting increasing dirty, how Amy’s parents got together, working as a doula and some delightful rambles into the tumbleweed and back again, like a proper old school RHLSTP.See RHLSTP at the Edinburgh Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/richard-herring-rhlstpSee Richard’s tour http://richardherring.com/ballback/tourSee RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstpSUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE

#374 I Sure Love Motorcycling - Richard has nearly killed someone in his audience and has finally found a good reason for having kids. He’s also potentially about to destroy the universe as his guest is Herring doppelgänger (even down to the number of testicles) Charley Boorman. He talks about what he got paid for appearing in Deliverance, hanging out with movie stars (past and future) as a kid, thanks to his amazing film director dad, giving Lee Marvin a lift, how planned family trip to Europe turned into the Long Way Round, how no one recognised Ewan McGregor on the set of Star Wars and the extraordinary story of how Charley got back on his bike after smashing himself to bits. Twice.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE