Best Matt Herring Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Cockbain: The Head Coach Coaches the Head. 1:03:08

15d ago1:03:08

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. A masterclass in coaching philosophy with former Wallaby forward Matt Cockbain who unpacks the delicate art and science of building championship cultures across continents. Drawing from 15 years of professional coaching experience spanning Australia, Japan, and international rugby, Cobain shares profound insights…

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Retro RHLSTP 101 - Charley Boorman 1:06:24

6h ago1:06:24

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#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 …

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Show 392. Alan Rhodes 59:55

4h ago59:55

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Alan Rhodes A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide. How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead? Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottinghamshire for nearly 40 years. He understands the shifting politics of the county and the country. This is a fantastic analysis of…

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Paul Galland: The Crusaders Pipeline; Shaping More than Rugby Players 1:06:12

8h ago1:06:12

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What does it take to build the most successful rugby talent pipeline in the world? Paul Galland, Head Academy Manager for the Crusaders, pulls back the curtain on the organization that consistently produces more All Blacks than any other in New Zealand. The secret starts with a seemingly simple philosophy: action…

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RHLSTP Book Club 139 - Tim Worthington 54:00

3d ago54:00

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RHLSTP Book Club 139 - The Golden Age of Children’s TV - Richard chats with cult TV expert Tim Worthington about his fabulous book about the TV that people of Richard’s age (and a bit older and a bit younger) grew up with. They discuss quite how huge an influence these shows were on Richard’s developing brain, what makes some shows memorable and ot…

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RHLSTP 561 - Paul Whitehouse 57:54

5d ago57:54

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#561 Nut Lifter - Richard has had some trouble getting his show props through customs (but not back again). His guest is comedy legend Paul Whitehouse. They chat about plastering for Fry and Laurie, acting with Michael Caine, how Loadsamoney stormed the comedy world and disappeared again, the moment that defined Gone Fishing, the sweaty men from Dr…

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Show 391. Wes Streeting - LIVE 1:21:20

5d ago1:21:20

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Wes Streeting - LIVE The Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible. We discuss all the big questions: What is Labour getting right? Are the government scared of Reform? What is that cucumber for? It'll all make sense... COME AND SEE THE PO…

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S8E27 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Wordsworth", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber 48:56

4d ago48:56

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Dr. Carolyn Weber returns to the show to peruse Jack's bookshelf and explore the poetry of William Wordsworth. [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 100 - Dr Janina Ramirez 1:11:13

7d ago1:11:13

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#373 The End of History - Richard has more terrifying news about butterflies and his son’s attempts to follow in his footsteps. His guest is the only person who can follow Paul Chuckle, historian and broadcaster Dr Janina Ramirez. They talk about (hopefully) living through a major historical event, the incredible range of inspirational Goddesses, h…

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John Mitchell: How Adversity Reshapes Coaching Philosophy 1:00:55

8d ago1:00:55

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What happens when a coach who's traversed the globe leading elite teams for nearly three decades opens up about his most profound lessons? John Mitchell, whose remarkable career spans from All Blacks Head Coach to his current role with England's women's national team, reveals the transformative journey that resha…

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Episode 28: 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast - (May 2025) with special guest, Michael Sweet 51:29

9d ago51:29

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Welcome to the latest episode of 53:5 - The Official Stryper Podcast for May 2025. In this episode we will listen to music from SECOND COMING, Stryper's first album for Frontiers Records. released back in March of 2013. Did you ever wonder why the band re-recorded some of their greatest songs? Wonder no more as Michael Sweet explains it all! Plus, …

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RHLSTP Book Club 138 - Johnny Ball 59:16

10d 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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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down 2:08:40

12d ago2:08:40

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Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…

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RHLSTP 560- John Kearns 1:26:16

12d 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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S8E26 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Aristotle", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos 50:36

13d ago50:36

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Lewis was known for his Platonism, but what of Aristotle? Today, Matt sits down with returning guest Dr. Louis Markos to discuss the influence of this legendary Greek philosopher. [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 99 - Paul Chuckle 1:06:16

14d 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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Show 390. John McTernan 45:54

14d ago45:54

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Local Elections Analysis with John McTernan Why were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes? Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity? Does Labour lack confidence? This is a dose of mega political strategy with Tony Blair's former Political Secretary. It's electric. COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!…

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Special Announcement The Matt Forde Focus Group 0:39

17d ago0:39

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The Matt Forde Focus Group is my new comedy series for Radio 4 and tickets are now available! We are recording a run though on May 7th at The Bush Hall is London. For tickets visit sroaudiences.com or click on this link The Matt Forde Focus Group See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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RHLSTP Book Club 137 - Keiran Goddard 44:52

17d 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

19d 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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S8E25 – Perelandra – "Perelandra Retrospective" 56:07

20d ago56:07

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Since we've now finished all our Perelandra episodes, we thought we'd wrap-up with a book retrospective! [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 98 - Miriam Margolyes 1:17:28

21d 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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Show 389. Julie Bindel 1:07:47

21d ago1:07:47

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the distinct needs of the lesbian and gay communities. If you've wondered how this issue became so big and how it's come to dominate so …

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Mike Ruddock: Culture, Causes, and the 2005 Welsh Legacy 1:04:18

22d ago1:04:18

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What turns a group of talented individuals into champions? Mike Ruddock OBE—architect of Wales' historic 2005 Grand Slam—reveals it's about finding a cause worth fighting for. Ruddock takes us on a journey through the essence of team culture, from his early days coaching "super flops" Swansea to international glo…

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RHLSTP Book Club 136 - Kathy Lette 38:57

24d 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

26d 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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S8E24 – AH – "Mystical Perelandra", After Hours with Dr. James Como 47:39

27d ago47:39

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Dr. James Como returns to discuss his book "Mystical Perelandra" and the reluctant mysticism of C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 97 - Emma Dabiri 1:02:31

28d 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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Show 388. Gregor Poynton 56:20

28d ago56:20

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Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide. It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death of Robin Cook. He went on to work for Blue State Digital, the team who masterminded Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. This is a masterclass is the art …

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Scott Lawrence: Coaching Culture and Vision in USA Rugby 1:02:28

29d ago1:02:28

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Scott Lawrence, a pivotal figure in USA Rugby, joins us for an enlightening conversation that straddles the line between sport and data science. Drawing from his humble beginnings in the Midwest to his role as head coach and general manager, Scott shares the unique influences that have shaped his leadership style…

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

1M 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

1M 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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S8E23 – AH – "Venusian Verse", After Hours with Dr. Don W. King 42:35

1M ago42:35

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Did you know that Perelandra was conceived first in verse? Did you know that Lewis' friend and poet, Ruth Pitter, converted the final chapter into poetry? In today's episode, Dr. Don W. King explains all... [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 96 - Deborah Meaden 1:01:28

1M 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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Show 387. Jason Stockwood 50:02

1M ago50:02

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Jason Stockwood Brace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics. Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful businessman from humble beginnings. But it's the way he talks about life, society and what the country can do, that makes him special. This is audio Red …

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Wayne Smith: Great teams are built on meaning. 1:25:49

1M ago1:25:49

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Wayne Smith, one of rugby's greatest strategic minds, takes us on an intimate journey through his extraordinary coaching career, revealing the cultural secrets behind multiple World Cup victories with the All Blacks and Black Ferns. Known as "The Professor" for his analytical brilliance, Smith shares how he trans…

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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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S8E22 – AH – "Jack and Gender", After Hours with Dr. Josh Herring 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

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Dr. Josh Herring, host of The Optimistic Cumudgeon, sits down with David to discuss Lewis' unique philosophy on gender, and how it appears throughout his written work. [Show Notes]

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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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Show 386. Dr Scott Arthur 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Dr Scott Arthur Scott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills. He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill. But what would the Bill do? What difference would it make to someone diagnosed with a rare cancer? COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus mo…

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Ryan Martin: Burn the lesson plan. How to break through in professional coaching. 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Check Ryan’s Outstanding drills here: https://x.com/CoachRyanMartin Discover the secrets of crafting a winning team culture with our guest, Ryan Martin, a professional rugby coach with a unique background in education. Transitioning from a 17-year career as a primary school teacher to the rugby field, Ryan offers…

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

2M 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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Show 385. LIVE Anthony Scaramucci 1:25:22

2M ago1:25:22

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Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form. He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump. Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office... COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May:…

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RHLSTP 555 - Larry and Paul 56:04

2M 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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S8E21 – AH – "The Great Dance", After Hours with Junius Johnson 53:58

2M ago53:58

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David chats with theologian Dr. Junius Johnson, unpacking some important ideas in the final chapter of "Perelandra". [Show Notes]

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Retro RHLSTP 94 - Phil Wang 1:11:59

2M 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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Show 384. Claire Ward 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Claire Ward Claire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands. What does running the greatest region in the country involve? How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire? Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP? And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest? SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE…

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Richard Cockerill: Rugby's Straightshooter. You can't pretend to be a good version of someone else. 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Richard Cockerill cuts through the buzzwords to deliver a masterclass in building winning cultures across two decades of elite coaching. The former Leicester, Toulon, Edinburgh, England and current Georgia coach shares his refreshingly straightforward philosophy: be on time, wear the right kit, and work hard – no…

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RHLSTP Book Club 133 - Anthony Shapland 35:09

2M 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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