Best Dr Ruth Adams Podcasts (2025)

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RHLSTP Book Club 138 - Johnny Ball 59:16

17h ago59:16

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RHLSTP Book Club 138 - My Previous Life in Comedy - Richard does a rare face to face Book Club with one of his childhood heroes Johnny Ball, talking about the first part of his autobiography, which deals with his childhood and first forays into showbiz. They chat about how close Johnny came to being in the Beatles, how Ball shares some ball-related…

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RHLSTP 560- John Kearns 1:26:16

1d ago1:26:16

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#560 One Ball and Boe - Richard is sad to note the death of a man who has fuelled and spoiled his erotic fantasies. His guest John Kearns, has finally been allowed into the Leicester Square Theatre on the fifth or sixth time on the pod - it’s the thoughtful and measured John Kearns. In a return to endless old-school RHLSTPs it’s a sprawling pod, co…

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Retro RHLSTP 99 - Paul Chuckle 1:06:16

7d ago1:06:16

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#372 Arthur Askey's Chair - Richard is wondering if comedians might be the solution to all the world’s problems (they won’t be), but delighted to be back at the Leicester Square Theatre for the start of Season 23 of this amazing podcast. His guest is legendary comedian and DJ Paul Chuckle. They chat about Paul’s incredible 59 year career, from work…

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RHLSTP Book Club 137 - Keiran Goddard 44:52

6d ago44:52

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RHLSTP Book Club 137 - I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning - Richard talks to the novelist Keiran Goddard about his affecting and fantastic second novel, I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. They discuss the themes of the work including the changing nature of friendship, how we are encourage to escape our roots, the truth about gig economy and why …

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RHLSTP 559 - Chloe Radcliffe 1:02:40

8d ago1:02:40

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#559 In Tandem - Rich has just returned from Center Parcs where he was treated like a celebrity, albeit one from the 20th Century. His guest is fabulous US comedian Chloe Radcliffe. They discuss their similarly nerdy childhoods, how TV has led us to expect physical perfection, Richard’s complicated week when he lost his virginity, how Instagram jud…

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Retro RHLSTP 98 - Miriam Margolyes 1:17:28

14d ago1:17:28

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#359 A Face For All Occasions - Richard is in giddy mood as he meets a member of the audience. His guest is living legend and national treasure Miriam Margolyes. They discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s farting revenge, King Edward VII’s weighing chair, the sexism of the boys in the Cambridge Footlights, how Miriam’s father’s life was spared by a diamo…

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RHLSTP Book Club 136 - Kathy Lette 38:57

15d ago38:57

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Book Club 136 - The Revenge Club - Another intercontinental Book Club this time with Kathy Lette in Sydney, Australia talking about her funny book on a serious subject The Revenge Club. They chat about how they met on a TV show with the lowest ratings of all time, how this book sprung from a real life issue for Kathy (and who all the incidents of m…

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RHLSTP 558 - Alexandra Haddow 59:58

17d ago59:58

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#558 Trouser Press - It’s the first podcast fuelled by Soleros for a while and Rich is vaguely concerned about asteroids and if he’s worth more dead or alive. His guest is the multi-talented Alexandra Haddow. They discuss the wonderful town of Corby - has Richard forgotten playing there? Almost certainly - festivals that are only held every 20 year…

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Retro RHLSTP 97 - Emma Dabiri 1:02:31

21d ago1:02:31

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#358 Irish Unicorn - Richard has an idea that will revolutionise football and is having to explain to his daughter why history killed all the famous women. His guest is academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri. They talk about growing up as almost the only black person in Ireland, why white people don’t like being told what to do next, Richard’s “All L…

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RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Deborah Frances-White 1:02:18

24d ago1:02:18

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RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Six Conversations We’re Scared To Have - Richard talks to Guilty Feminist host Deborah Frances-White about her new book in which she discusses topics that people are generally nervous to offer an opinion on. They chat about how her time in a cult helped her recognise cult-like attributes in social media groups, whether we can…

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RHLSTP 557 - John Robertson 56:42

25d ago56:42

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#557 Sex Dungeon - Richard is back in Leicester again, fresh from an interview with a journalist who has been up the Queen. His guest is Australian comedian and adventurer John Robertson. They talk about how an appearance on a TV show led to him getting married, his fantastic interactive game show The Dark Room, scary gigs in pubs in small towns in…

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Retro RHLSTP 96 - Deborah Meaden 1:01:28

28d ago1:01:28

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#357 Shamgel - Richard wonders if the man who wrote the Grange Hill theme might have been hoodwinking us all along. His guest is the formidable Dragon, Deborah Meaden. Rich is hoping he can get an investment of at least £50 million and pitches some ideas, whilst they also discuss being thrown into Murder in Successville, being parodied by Harry and…

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Acast Bonus 1 48:33

1M ago48:33

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Support our Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467836598/can-i-have-my-ball-back For Richard’s remaining live stand up gigs http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour Come and see RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlstp Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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RHLSTP 556 - Chris and Simon Donald from off of Viz 1:09:03

1M ago1:09:03

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#556 Not As Good As It Used To Be - Richard returns to Leicester and reveals the curt message of one of the comedians he asked on the podcast. His guests are two of the men behind the publishing sensation and hugely influential comedy juggernaut that is Viz magazine. They discuss the humble beginnings of this adult comic, how publishers tried and f…

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Retro RHLSTP 95 - Ben Shephard 1:13:57

1M ago1:13:57

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#356 Gravity - Rich has had what he thought might be the most middle class accident, but he is wrong. His guest is a listener who has won a competition to be on the show, the Dorian Grey of morning TV, Ben Shephard. They discuss how science proves Ben a better singer than a West End star, whether there’s a man with a broom behind the Tipping Point …

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RHLSTP Book Club 134 - George Monbiot 1:10:54

1M ago1:10:54

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RHLSTP Book Club 134 - The Invisible Doctrine - Recorded in front of an audience at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Richard talks to journalist George Monbiot about his very readable investigation into Neo-Liberalism (co-authored with Peter Hutchinson) The Invisible Doctrine. George does most of the talking, which is probably for the be…

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RHLSTP 555 - Larry and Paul 56:04

1M ago56:04

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#555 Welsh Freddie Mercury - Richard has found out the true lyrics of a 1990s pop classic and is going to tell you them in detail. His guests are internet satirists Larry and Paul. They talk about which one is which, the long genesis of their online sketch content, the BBC’s reluctance to promote podcasts in 2008 or understand why radio shows neede…

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Retro RHLSTP 94 - Phil Wang 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

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#355 Mind Your Language - Richard is excited by the upcoming film Wonka and has some other ideas for origin story films. His guest is the Sidesplitting Phil Wang. They discuss how straddling two cultures can give you a humorous perspective on both, but leave you feeling rejected by both, 1970s television and how harshly we should judge it, racist n…

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RHLSTP Book Club 133 - Anthony Shapland 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Book Club #133 - A Room Above a Shop - A Room Above A Shop - Richard talks to debut novelist Anthony Shapland about his hit short novel/long poem A Room Above A Shop. They chat about growing up gay in a small town in the Welsh valleys in the late 80s and how that inspired this story, about how simplicity in writing can be incredibly complex, swirli…

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RHLSTP 554 - Chesney Hawkes 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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#554 Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - It’s been snow day this week and Rich muses unsuccessfully on whether there’s a place when snow is neither exciting or banal for children and how snow promises much but always delivers tears. His guest is musician and actor (no, I am not doing it) Chesney Hawkes. T…

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Retro RHLSTP 93 - Dave Gorman 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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#354 Rufus Arenque - Richard can’t stop thinking about a man he walked past 30 years ago but is somehow walking taller. His guest can answer the question “Are you Dave Gorman?” in the affirmative, as he is Dave Gorman. They talk about moving to Bournemouth being newsworthy, how to become a crossword millionaire, how Ted Rogered the cryptic crosswor…

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RHLSTP 553 - Amy Gledhill 56:27

2M ago56:27

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#553 Penis Seam - Rich has come up with a scheme where all his listeners can live in central London and make money - or one of us gets £20 million. His guest is Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Amy Gledhill. It starts out pretty gross and doesn’t get much better, as Rich removes some clothes and part of his body (be glad it’s audio only). They chat ab…

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Retro RHLSTP 92 - Shaparak Khorsandi 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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#353 It Was The 90s! - Richard has been tossing logs and that’s literally it for this week, so he talks to his audience for the first time in ages. His guest is author and comedian Shaparak “Shappi” Khorsandi. They discuss why she has chosen to use her birth name, the responsibilities of being a dog owner, the life of Emma Hamilton, I’m a Celebrity…

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RHLSTP Book Club 132 - Catherine Wilkins 43:27

2M ago43:27

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Book Club #132 - Cafe Chaos - Richard interviews award winning children’s author Catherine Wilkins who has made the long journey into his annexe (who knows what he gets up to in there) to talk about her new eighth book Cafe Chaos - My Life is Not a Piece of Cake! They chat about where she got the inspiration for the situation and the characters, Ri…

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RHLSTP 552 - Poppy Hillstead 59:47

2M ago59:47

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#552 The Mouse With Cumin In Its Eyes - Richard is very impressed with the thoroughness of Hitchin bins and as used to being the rudest person in any room as he is, he may have met his match in this week’s guest Poppy Hillstead. Not for those of a sensitive disposition. They discuss her brilliant new podcast, Brainwash Me and the unusual diet of th…

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Retro RHLSTP 91 - Katherine Ryan 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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#352 For Sport - Richard has been teaching his kid wrong information, for a payoff that will take years to come and he finally has his hands on a copy of Would You Rather? His guest is inspirational comedian/podcaster/actor/author/role model Katherine Ryan. They discuss why audacity is a good thing, why we should all find our childhood sweetheart a…

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RHLSTP Book Club 131 - Mark Steel 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Book Club #131 - The Leopard In My House - Rich talks to comedian and fellow cancer survivor Mark Steel about his absolutely brilliant book The Leopard In My House. They chat about the unlikely friendships that have come about because of his cancer, the terrific responses from other comedians, why the NHS should be treasured, the friends we have lo…

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RHLSTP 551 - Andy Zaltzman 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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#551 Human Dodecapede - Richard has a new notebook and is making jokes that were topical in November 2024 (and probably still are) and has met one of his sporting heroes, for whom Rich is an unlikely hero. His guest this week is cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman. They talk about what it is to be a Taskmaster Champion, who might have had the most a…

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Retro RHLSTP 90 - Adam and Joe 1:24:46

2M ago1:24:46

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#351 T n T - Richard’s daughter has written a story to rival the Men of Phise and Rich has come up with a new sitcom idea. His guests are his 1990s comedy rivals Adam and Joe. Find out how Song Wars nearly caused awkwardness for Joe, whether the documentary voice over man will be in Attack the Block 2, whether a 1990s parody of how rubbish the inte…

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Unlocking Change: the transformative power of coaching 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Executive Business and Leadership Coach Sue Noble joins us for an enlightening conversation on the transformative power of coaching during organisational change. With insights drawn from her extensive experience and her book "Coaching People Through Organisational Change," Sue shares the profound impact coaching can have on personal and professiona…

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RHLSTP Book Club 130 - Lissa Evans 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Book Club #130 - Picnic on Craggy Island - Richard talks to ex radio and TV producer and now successful novelist Lissa Evans about her fab book of reminiscences about working on Father Ted. They discuss what it is that a producer actually does (which is an awful lot as it turns out), how Lissa went from fan girl to producing the second and third se…

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RHLSTP 550 - Nish Kumar 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

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#550 Julian Clary’s Glittery Balls - Rich pays tribute to a former guest who we have very sadly lost, but is trying to look on the bright side too and get some laughs as is only right at the death of a comedian. His guest is alive at time of recording, Nish Kumar. They talk about the new Tory leader (at time of recording) and how they compare with …

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Retro RHLSTP 89 - Louise Wener 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

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#350 Docking - Richard had written an actual joke and been dreaming of tiny animal attacks, plus performing music in quite an unusual way. His guest it arguably a more accomplished musician - it’s the impossibly cool and talented Louise Wener. They discuss the similarities of their experiences of school and the 90s, what it’s like to appear on Top …

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RHLSTP Book Club 129 - Craig Brown 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Book Club #129 - A Voyage Around The Queen - Richard talks to journalist Craig Brown about his fantastic biography of Queen Elizabeth II, A Voyage Around the Queen. They discuss his glorious tangential approach to biography which he’s already used to great effect in books on Princess Margaret and the Beatles, how the Queen in an alternate universe …

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RHLSTP 549 - Dave Gorman 1:01:49

3M ago1:01:49

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#549 Noleros - Richard has taken on a huge personal challenge for charity that might affect his ability to do his job (so what was the excuse before?). His guest is crossword compiler (though we never mention that) Dave Gorman. They talk about a jacket potato based autobiography, who the Queen is, how trying to save the planet could help terrorists…

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RHLSTP Book Club 128 - Julia Raeside 45:26

3M ago45:26

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Book Club #128 - Don’t Make Me Laugh - Richard talks to journalist Julia Raeside about her debut novel Don’t Make Me Laugh about the dark side of the comedy industry and the coercive vampiric narcissists who can inhabit it. It’s a lively chat about how comedy attracts emotionally stunted performers and emotionally vulnerable fans and the grey areas…

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Navigating Devolution: Insights on Local Government Transformation 12:38

3M ago12:38

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Join Sarah and Ruth for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of devolution. Ruth draws from her extensive experience as Chief Executive of SEE and Deputy Chief Executive of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to explore the contrasting agendas and challenges faced by different regions. From growth-driven ambitions in the So…

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RHLSTP 548 - Milton Jones 59:09

3M ago59:09

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#547 The Higher the Hair - Rich has had a bit of trouble getting to the theatre tonight as if he didn’t have enough to put up with being roasted by his kids. But he’s here and ready to give as good as he gets with the fabulous and wise Milton Jones. They chat about bat boxes, falling off stage, turning 60, Sting’s pulling power, what it would be li…

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RHLSTP Book Club 127 - Nico Tatarowicz 34:32

3M ago34:32

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Book Club #127 - The Centrist Dad Handbook - Rich chats to Nico Tatarowicz about the book he cowrote with Jason Hazeley, The Centrist Dad’s Handbook. What is a Centrist Dad? Is it essentially just Rich? Why is this a stereotype that seems both fair and ripe for the picking? Is it really so bad to be someone who compromises and what does it have to …

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Special episode with Matt Forde and Mark Steel, in partnership with Cancer Research UK 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

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This very special episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Cancer Research UK. At the end of last year, myself, Matt Forde and Mark Steel sat down to have a frank, raw, funny and open conversation about something that has affected us all - cancer. We were later joined by Dr Sam Godfrey, the Science Engagement Lead at Cancer Research UK, w…

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RHLSTP 547 - Ivo Graham 1:11:38

3M ago1:11:38

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#547 Armadillo - Richard is lonely enough to consider taking up cycling, but is he prepared to cycle 47 miles to end up where he started? His guest is posho stand up Ivo Graham. They discuss the biscuity temptations of writers’ rooms, a dangerously unfocused attitude towards Wordle, disastrous appearances on the Weakest Link, how you can’t really d…

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RHLSTP Book Club 126 - David Peace 44:59

3M ago44:59

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Book Club #126 - Munichs - Richard dials up Japan to talk to one of his favourite writers David Peace about his book about the Munich Air Disaster, Munichs. They talk about how David’s father made him want to cover this harrowing story, after his funnier books about Brian Clough and Bill Shankly, the delicate balance of combining history and imagin…

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Innovative Approaches to Local Government Workforce Diversity 15:50

3M ago15:50

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Unlock the secrets to transforming local government recruitment with a diversity-first approach. Join me, Sarah, as I host the inaugural episode of SEEdPOD, where Dr Ruth Adams, CEX of SEE and Kate Wilson from Osborne Thomas engage in a crucial discussion about how diversifying council workforces impacts decision-making and service delivery. Expect…

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RHLSTP 546 - Chelsea Birkby 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

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#546 Smash or Pass? Richard is considering becoming a sex worker, but there’s a line he will not cross. His guest is hilarious newcomer Chelsea Birkby. They chat about what it's like to do support in big theatres (and in your home town), making a gimmick of unusual physical features, the blurred area between objectification and flattery, being made…

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The Truth About Modern Motherhood 53:51

3M ago53:51

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Are you a parent navigating the overwhelming world of modern motherhood and parenting myths? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to explore the cultural narratives shaping our ideas about motherhood, parenting, and family life. Nancy dives into the history and science behin…

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RHLSTP Book Club 125 - Yvonne Innes 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Book Club #125 - The Peepshow - Dip My Brain In Joy - Richard chats to Yvonne Innes about her fabulous and moving book about her fabulous husband, Neil Innes, Dip My Brain In Joy. They talk about Neil’s amazing and wide-ranging career, his freewheeling personality which may not have made him the greatest businessman, but probably meant he had a lot…

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RHLSTP 545 - Josh Pugh 57:10

4M ago57:10

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#545 Who Chooses The Sperm? Richard is back in Birmingham, after having iodine squirted through his veins (for some reason). His guest is Twitter sensation and fine stand up comedian Josh Pugh. They talk about how lockdown led to his hilarious videos on social media, his many caps for England, the Atherstone Purge, the disappointment of hosting the…

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Retro RHLSTP 88 - Tony Slattery 1:02:22

4M ago1:02:22

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Retro 88 - Carry On Cocaining - Richard is worried that his comments about a royal might lead to his ultimate demise... buy he's more worried about extreme vaginal temperatures. He's got two great gigs to distract his lazy ass, Isma Almas and Tony Slattery. With Isma he discusses how it's possible to tick too many boxes, performing in a burkha, why…

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RHLSTP Book Club 124 - Kate Summerscale 45:18

4M ago45:18

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Book Club #124 - The Peepshow - Richard talks to former obituary writer, Kate Summerscale about her fantastic book about murder and post-war London, Kate Summerscale. They discuss whether the crimes of Christie are as familiar to younger people as they were to us in our childhoods, how you approach writing about such a gruesome and sensitive subjec…

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RHLSTP 544 - Ruth Husko 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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#544 Is This About Up the Arse? - Richard returns to Birmingham Town Hall for another couple of weeks of Brum based podcasts. His guest this week is Twitter sensation, Ruth Husko. They discuss how she has shared some great comedy on the moribund social media channel and why she got banned from it, the cockfighting of Wednesbury, why Freddie Starr i…

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