Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast with Louis Theroux #69

[@stuartmacinnes8992]

I love the way Louis started interviewing him lol.....Louis is great

[@gavhadamz81]

Its just how Louis is he can't help ut and I love it

[@kisbie]

Became LTLSTP (LTLSTP!) for a good while there. 😅

[@drawwithtina7951]

This is definitely my favourite so far. Louis makes a surprisingly funny interviewee, but you can see he's really in his element getting Richard to open up. I would love to see that documentary. Thanks for putting this up! : D

[@mrnull9026]

Tina Zhang Louie's always good for this. Really like his work.

[@westonsupergaz8622]

@@mrnull9026 so is Louis

[@thestalkinghead]

you totally got louis therouxed

[@sugelanren]

Am i the only one who could've watched another couple of hours of that? The strange chemistry between Richard and Louis alone was a buzz to watch.

[@organ444]

You're definitely not the only one. It made for great viewing, and it seems that when he's off the job, Louis Theroux is great fun. Another point in his favour!

[@EASYTIGER10]

+sugelanren I agree. They seem to complement each other well. Richard seemed able to get Louis to open up, and Louis reined Richard in when necessary!

[@RighteousBrother]

+sugelanren I agree, I think the Greg Davies interview is Richard Herring's favourite one, but for my money this is his best podcast.

[@toysindahood]

You sound like such a nice, balanced person.

[@prunehead]

@Saul Lincoln creepy

[@MrJohn1Cage]

Louis is such an interesting talker, he always comes at things from his own little point of view without ever really going full throttle. It's like watching a boxer fighting whilst pulling his punches and it just makes for fascinating conversation.

[@philbennett806]

“I’m gonna blame you.” 😂 That is, without doubt the best line in all of the Rhlstp-Rhlstp! Fair play to Louis, that could’ve been a BeeGees moment. Pure class😂

[@doctorbellacullen]

I could definitely watch a version of The Trip with Richard and Louis they have an amazing rhythm together.

[@chill579]

weird week'friends': Louis Theroux reprises his role as the zany journalist sniffing out some of the weird and wacky lifestyles of the US, UK, and Europe. Louis is joined by a special guest each week and the guest gets to decide where they go and what they do. Like travel man but with people instead of places.

[@Droply...]

Louis Theroux interviews Richard herring :) So much fun.

[@luke-alex]

He makes Herring so uncomfortable and defensive!

[@paranoidjohndroid]

50:05 can watch and watch that moment and the audience reaction. Beautiful!

[@greendogg83]

I love that point in any interview with louis where the interviewer realises that the tables have turned. I'm not sure whether he even knows he is doing it.

[@Fee212]

I find that Louis has no guile. He's not sneaky and underhanded about anything.

[@Kiinell]

I wish Louis did a Parkinson type chat show. He'd be amazing.

[@MontyCantsin5]

I have a feeling a lot of guests would walk off.

[@zetetick395]

Louis has also done a great, interesting podcast interview with Joe Rogan, you can see it on KZbin

[@gazriley624]

pitch it

[@lukef3559]

@@MontyCantsin5 nobody would dare go on it.

[@MontyCantsin5]

@@lukef3559: You may well be right!

[@kathish]

Wow. Some really interesting insights into both your professions, as well as the fascinating dynamic between two interviewers. I hope he does end up making a documentary about stand-ups because he'd be good at it. (And you'd be a good contributor, Richard, despite your protests to the contrary.)

[@patchworkpants]

Louis has a great sense of humour! At times when I watch his documentaries when he comes across as seemingly naive and innocent, I can never quite tell if the seemingly genius comedy timing is intentional and the naivety is an act or if it's genuine. Duh. He obviously really knew what he was doing.

[@SilentAttackTV]

I think, like he said, he just naturally doesn't like being too confrontational, and he works around that by being as non-threatening as possible to get his subjects to open up and reveal things about themselves. If people feel they're under attack they might close themselves off and get defensive. I think once he gains a certain amount of trust he is more comfortable asking serious questions. I agree he has a great sense of humor, though :)

[@lev7023]

@@SilentAttackTV VVD

[@kisbie]

Louis originally wanted to be a comedy writer before he went into journalism instead. And in the early days there was definitely a lot of (intentional) humour in his shows. He seems to have largely moved away from that tone now, but he's still a funny guy.

[@galesito1733]

I could listen to Louis talk for hours.

[@michaeleverest7631]

I wish this had gone on longer... I would love to see himdoing a "When Louis met Boris Johnson...."Would make interesting viewing!!

[@nagualdesign]

Less than 300k views and only 1.7k likes?! This is not only the most fascinating RHLSTP I've seen so far, it's the best interview with Louis Theroux ever. Captivating stuff, and I never realized that he had such a wonderful sense of humour. I'll be recommending this video to everyone I know. Cheers, Richard!

[@notyrmom5698]

@bad1dobby Louis or Richard?

[@MrNiceHk]

"I am going to blame you" ...... pure comedy gold

[@doomjuan4892]

Louis Theroux could have been a stand-up comedian, the man makes me laugh out loud.

[@samhuxley4055]

This and the Bob Mortimer one have been some of the best RHLSTP's ever!

[@EASYTIGER10]

What is it about Louis Theroux? I just find it fascinating listening to him.

[@morrossey]

+EASYTIGER10 it's because he's fascinated about things

[@cathvdh]

+EASYTIGER10 Totally agree... he also has zero pretentiousness about him.

[@TheBassHeavy]

+EASYTIGER10 He is a pretty special person. I just watched his new alcohol doc on iPlayer. As someone who has had alcohol problems, I found it brilliant. It could of been so different in different hands. He has a talent of getting the best out of situations without being unfair or anyway negative.

[@johnalcock2349]

+I'm just here for the sounds it's "could have" or "could've" NOT "could of"!

[@TheBassHeavy]

John AlcocK Thanks

[@Subculture]

Really enjoyed this. One of my favourites so far.

[@extremetee]

This one´s my new favourite I think. Not as light hearted as the others but all the better and more revealing for it!

[@Alternrock]

really a gem of an interview, well payed sir

[@NeoDragoN7676]

Yep could have watched this for another hour or two lol, you'll have to get him back on Rich in the future!

[@Fee212]

I could watch and listen to Louis hour after hour. He is so clever but very self deprecating too. He works so hard and asks all the questions that we would want to ask for ourselves. You get the feeling that he cares about his subjects and always gets involved in their lives.

[@ERG-hk4vw]

What a top bloke Louis is. Keep em coming Richard. Cheers

[@richardhoyle577]

#463 is a general chat about Louis's shows and #835 is scientology specific.

[@truecentral718]

Watching Louis repeatedly wrest control of the interview is a thing of beauty.

[@WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck]

I love these shows, and after watching a few dozen of them, I've finally caved in and decided to contribute on Go Faster Stripe. I'm fine for badges though, thanks...

[@SiManRevolution]

I would love that documentary about stand ups to happen, Richard has given a first person view of his life in great detail so it would be interesting to see that from an out side perspective.

[@zetetick395]

I feel there's a world of difference between "Childish" and "Child-Like" (which I always felt was Lois' style when he was doing the "Weird Weekends" show : A kind of wide-eyed curious innocence in the face of the people he interviewed various horrific / ridiculous perversities)

[@sarahl3721]

I think he may have mean to say that

[@Secular_Scot]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview, love Theroux.

[@stevesandford8993]

BEST one of Richard's podcasts I've seen. Louis Theroux is INCREDIBLE!!! xx SF

[@m_yna_st]

Louis is a priceless treasure and must be protected at all cost🙏

[@leowatkins1518]

Been looking forward to this one for so long! Thanks Rich

[@TonySchumacherTV]

Fascinating, really excellent stuff. Thank you!

[@ladyynara]

Loved this interview!

[@BunniMonster]

Louis has been thinking about doing a doc on stand up comedians (Creating, refining and performing new bits) for a while. He spoke to Joe Rogan about it and Rogan shut him down saying that no comedian would agree to be filmed dying on their arse with unfinished material or giving away punchlines for a documentary. Hopefully _something_ gets made.

[@DevilsAdvocateofnazareth]

TheBunniMonster don't you reckon that Stewart lee would love to be filmed dying on stage?

[@Tautolonaut]

+TheBunniMonster Rogan's great, but he oftens makes the mistake of assuming other people will be as assertive and confident as he is.

[@jonathanmoss3918]

Stew was somewhat sad that the BBC wouldn't let him shoot bits of Comedy Vehicle with him in venues where he would fail so he would definitely be up for it.

[@kawaiilotus]

The difference culturally between the UK and the US.

[@WallaceFlies]

I have a new favourite episode! Amazing interview.

[@FriedEggSarnie]

"You did a series - When Louis Met Loads of Sex Offenders". Shit's getting tense.

[@kisbie]

"Some of them were proved innocent." 😆

[@daaarrell15]

the mention of simon cowell was interesting, considering the creepy pictures with him and jonathan king

[@HelmetBlissta]

Thanks for another interesting conversation.

[@wafi84]

And now straight to finding this clip of Louis dancing with Adam and Joe.

[@syazaih9711]

I don't know how the format usually goes, but in the beginning, it's amusing to see Richard being interviewed instead of the other way round, perhaps it's the Theroux effect?

[@dannymchalestoner7439]

hahaaaa but now I've watched on a bit further and Richard is too funny "I'm gonna blame you" haaa really am in stitches here.

[@thealexanderbond]

Louis is the funniest guest he's had on, and he's one of the few guests who isn't a comedian..

[@Fee212]

Richard was most definitely outclassed by Mr Theroux. By far and away!

[@jeffreyrosenthal4593]

Weird. I just put this on to enjoy while playing Sunless Sea. Was not expecting the advert

[@luukeluketer1024]

Great stuff Richard.....Great stuff.....

[@dannymchalestoner7439]

Louis is like the new David Frost he sort of turns the tables here on the always hilarious Richard.

[@Studeb]

Fun interview, would have liked to hear more about his time with Adam and Joe, had heard about that before, makes more sense after hearing how funny he is when he's not interviewing others.

[@robsmith7567]

Can we get louis back? It would ve amazing!

[@iainholmes2735]

Louis is a bit like Columbo: he appears quite disarming, but he's just too intelligent.

[@monkeytron5061]

@sugelanran, watch it again 4 years later. Still just as funny and great. I “liked” it again. Does that work on KZbin? Nobody knows.

[@NickSheridanVids]

Richard you should've used that giveaway logic at Robin Ince/Mark Watson! I was wearing a bandolier of SIX badges! :P

[@mke2106]

I think Theroux going on this podcast was a pre-text to 'Theroux', Herring....and it was great!

[@weavehole]

His book about public shaming is excellent (I am making a joke about him being a bit like Jon Ronson) thats the joke (that's the joke)

[@neilmilburn5149]

This was excellent, thanks.

[@camstilton]

From now on I'm going to begin all my conversations with "Ready?"

[@justinmccarthy5223]

The best one yet

[@sheepthehack]

How the fucking hell has Richard Herring ONLY Got 16,000 subscribers????? Hes a fucking legend!!! Are you peons not familiar with PROGRESSIVE CONTEMPORARY COMEDY OF THE 90's??? Well, it was contemporary back then.. FIST OF FUN?? Ring any bells??? GET THIS MAN SOME MORE VIEWERS!!!!

[@sarahlarry17]

I reckon a lot of the new comedians were fans as kids. I totally agree he should be held in much higher regard.

[@leorospigg7722]

I wanna see a podcast with these two like xfm where they just babble for hours, they are really fun to listen to just chit chatting :p

[@brit6056]

Just brilliant, fav episode so far, still got over 200+ to watch though

[@GiantSandles]

Louis is way funnier in conversation than I would've thought, although his shows can be quite funny at times

[@edutuario]

looking forward to the RHLSTP with Limmy, my favourite comedians together :=)

[@TheMightyTed]

This was the best one, Louis is so interesting

[@joeshite]

Very surprised at how funny Louie after seeing a few of his more awkward docs

[@BobJones-zz9fv]

YESSSSSSS Richard YEESSSSSS Great guest

[@ebneigh5191]

It would be good to see Herring interview Lawrence Fox or David Icke - particularly as I think we’ve all friends who don’t publicly align with their views but kind of entertain them. Jerry Sadowitz too.

[@DannyG683]

I'd love a Thom Yorke or Jonny Greenwood podcast. Apparently Greenwood likes the show.

[@rossgeography]

"Will you put on the park-ranger uniform?"

[@andiroidYT]

50:32 the dent in the guest mic is DRIVING ME FUCKING INSANE. On behalf of all OCD fans (I mean your fans who are OCD, not fans of OCD) please fix it.

[@adamtaylor12345]

Was the Stephen Merchant podcast video recorded, if so please upload it, big fan of both of you

[@Herring1967]

A Taylow It was filmed and you can currently buy that ep at www.gofasterstripe.com/cgi-bin/website.cgi?page=videofull&id=18677 but it will be released for free eventually on youtube in its turn, when we haven't got a new one to put out (probably not until 2016)

[@adamtaylor12345]

Richard Herring Ok thanks for the link

[@semiskimmedbeats]

Richard Herring he's not going to buy it rich look at his reply

[@adamtaylor12345]

carlos bones Nor am I obliged to buy it but my guess would be he gave me the link knowing I'd want to see it before 2016 since I said I like both of them

[@Herring1967]

A Taylow somewhere on the website you should be able to buy just that one episode for pretty cheap. I couldn't find the link in my brief search

[@alkapowportstar7808]

definitely my favourite so far, Jon ronson would be great to chat with also, he's kind of like Louis' shorter and less well known brother, but he is very interesting too.

[@trippinonbud]

+Alkapow Portstar He has interviewed Jon but it might be a while before he uploads it free on youtube. You can download the audio version here. www.comedy.co.uk/podcasts/richard_herring_lst_podcast/episode_44_jon_ronson/

[@MrMoeMify]

Louis's impersonations are hilarious.

[@NigerianArchitect]

Wasn't expecting Fallen London here of all places

[@frankbrodie5168]

Regarding the 'Paco' thing at the beginning. I used to hang out in a bar with a Spanish barmaid (the bar, not me.) And in conversation she did mention that the Spanish nickname/shortform whatever for Frank, was 'Paco.'

[@Ambidextroid]

I only came for Louis but surprisingly this presenter isn't bad which is a change

[@alexjaybrady]

Richard is proper funny check out his old stuff and with Stewart Lee too

[@mattleuty5285]

Loved this but in no way were Weird Weekends pathetic or otherwise!!!!!

[@JOXCY]

Ironic that Louis appears on episode 69

[@noeldc]

... almost Merchants the podcast early on ... hehehe.

[@nonindividual]

I thought I'd tag this video with #RHLSTP .

[@sarahingram6371]

Also this video is brilliant, get him on again

[@kevintipcorn6787]

My T-shirt and Hermione handprint arrived on the same day Louis Theroux episode sponsored by FailBetter games turned up. Happy days. *Drinks his weak lemon drink*

[@westonsupergaz8622]

Louis Theroux the thinking man's Karl Pilkington

[@RighteousBrother]

Not really.

[@westonsupergaz8622]

RighteousBrother I do apologise I shall remove this right away! Haha

[@EdjKent]

Best. Episode. Ever.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

People should do the £1 a month sub to watch the backstage vids. It's interesting see how some of the "celebs" can't understand why Richard gives the podcasts away for free.

[@TheStevenWhiting]

@Éric Rohmer I'd have to flick through them as it was 6 years ago and my memory is now shit.

[@nickb4541]

Louis is spot on about the rural public school thing. I should know, I went to one.

[@ronak9]

25.40 subconscious mirroring

[@nicholasroberts5700]

Talking about Pedophilia, "there's a tread of humor there"

[@mytayube]

we love you Richard

[@alexanderdemontfort3022]

Wow, this guy is a pretty great host -- how come he doesn't have more subscribers?

[@tcritt]

Is this a Rich Herring sock puppet account?

[@aprilapril2]

Cos life isn’t fair.....who needs subscribers when you’re as prolific as rh

[@tcritt]

Now why doesn't that surprise me? Haha.

[@aprilapril2]

He’s a great wit, but essentially quite shy really, which I guess is why he gets a bit over excitable at times. He is incredibly well respected in the business...how else would he get such a sparkling cast of guests on his tiny podcast recordings.

[@westonsupergaz8622]

Because he's black

[@sarahc561]

33 mins to get to Sav! That's a record.

[@willkatching9219]

"Go on, what's so pathetic about these shows I've made?"

[@Zestit497]

Louis is Therouxing him!

[@maxheadroom3839]

If Richard does the documentary he's got to talk about the famous Heckler incident that was infamous. Richard really made the guy look like a twat it was hilarious.

[@LED1512]

Theroux's a very interesting fella. Herring thinks every line has to be a joke which makes it difficult in an interview setting.

[@remitos98]

Louis is an interviewer, very serious and professional. Richard is a comedian, he tries to be funny to his audience, its his job.

[@itzajdmting]

I think the live audience setting is what is dictating the feeling we are picking up on. I guess it puts the onus on them both to entertain, rather than just have a high-quality conversation. But that's ok. If all podcasts were just two people yapping in to great big mics in a broom-closet things would be pretty dull.

[@unlokia]

You hit the nail right there: _"tries"_ (and fails)

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

When i read that Louis Theroux was doing #69 i came straight away

[@notyrmom5698]

You meant to say that didn't you. lol

[@louisevan-pottelsberghe5282]

That chair was way too small for Louis Theroux. He looked so uncomfortable!

[@Rheok1]

Greg fit in it just fine. He's just a slightly awkward looking guy 🤣🤣

[@iconosphereuk]

Ooooh. In the middle of Josh Widdecombe at the moment (not literally). Will watch this one next. Nice one Mr Herring.

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