Cuddle Therapy With Jon Richardson - The Russell Howard Hour

[@amyisaway7800]

jon being in literal pain trying to stay a respectable amount of groin-distance away is actually quite sweet lmao

[@localboxcrox]

@potlovingchef14 yeah and when that tape comes off, so does your shlong with it

[@amyisaway7800]

@Conor Mark begone, bot

[@regretfulblue5758]

@Conor Mark yo ur girlfriend is fit but no diss why she look green and big and have trumpet like ears?

[@shaifulasuadsamsudin2303]

000

[@bigrocksmallboats8598]

Love how Jon's "comfortable position" makes him look like he's about to be mummified

[@frosty10cs]

or he's on his death bed

[@insidethemindofconor8976]

Subjectively I could relate to Jon there but objectively it did look kinda funny

[@nomi9997]

that's been my default position since i was a toddler, very interesting history lesson when i first learned about that

[@52hello25]

@@nomi9997 That's also the way babies are swaddled, so it makes sense that you like sleeping like that.

[@NewMessage]

Jon was just one long, silent, internal scream for this entire video.

[@TheNexan_]

I liked this and unliked it because you gotta keep it at 666 likes.

[@jamessmithers5206]

@@TheNexan_ Yeah, that worked...

[@scooterdooter]

If he turned out to be a murderer I would be entirely unsurprised.

[@FussyPickles]

we all were

[@ka11rri]

I haven't felt this level of second-hand awkwardness in a long while

[@emmafordham8317]

Karianne Miller I hated it so much hahaha

[@WelderBarbie100]

I couldn’t have said this any better myself. I cringed the whole time.

[@S.M.9]

I literally stopped the video once or twice to cringe

[@marije4440]

Just watch Noah centineos tweets

[@alexanderalblas4559]

I just turned the fucking volume down 😂😂

[@diwatera]

"How do you feel now? Just to check if everything is alright." Jon: I feel more relaxed, yeah, definitely more relaxed than the beginning. Also Jon: **couldn't keep eye contact** **rushing to leave**

[@Firsona]

Think it was more, now that it's over...

[@semaman879]

Russel looks like he is 9 and 82 at the same time

[@yakh8088]

I thought there was something off about him

[@tpd1234]

He's training to win a Stephen Merchant lookalike competition

[@rixz89]

@@SusanHeart banter is only acceptable when its personal

[@NDBit]

This is so true, though

[@jokaasama1529]

The lady is so lovely, hope her the best

[@anvil9263]

After 45mins of hugging Jon leaves with a hand-shake :D

[@hattiemoat4187]

Awh I thought they'd be cuddling each other

[@HannahMarriott]

Aww maybe next time ;P

[@Argentavisen]

he did touch his knee that was pretty intense

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

Susan Heart meh they lived together while it would be weird I bet hugging this complete stranger was way weirder

[@danielr3522]

I feared that would be the case, I was feeling nauseated at the very thought.

[@wrenclark4907]

Daniel R why nauseated?

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

It's nice to see Russell and Jon working together again after so long!

[@RobertShippey]

Carriage of No Return. Yeah, the dream team. I remember listening to them on BBC Radio 6 Music on Sunday mornings!

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

@@RobertShippey Their 6 Music show was fantastic - natural and funny. I might see if iplayer still has any in the archive!

[@onenottwoorthree]

@@carriageofnoreturn.1881 Check out podrot. I think all their shows are preserved there as podcasts.

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

@@onenottwoorthree Thanks for the tip - I'll go and check them out!

[@annagreen6083]

If you type it into google theres a website with every single podcast archived :)

[@jojoj1166]

"i can't think of anybody in the world who likes being touched less." two words: richard ayoade

[@ciknay547]

But consider this: James Acaster

[@KenranThePanda]

@@ciknay547 Joe Wilkinson

[@jdprettynails]

I had no idea Russell Howard was that uncomfortable beibg touched. He always seemed like the most cuddly person to me. Jon Richardson on the other hand just exudes awkwardness from every fibre of his being. I'm surprised he managed to conceive a child!

[@idoneakw9996]

Lol

[@sleepy3362]

@Wubba Wubba well someone didn't get a happy ending after their cuddle therapy

[@thechris312]

@Wubba Wubba I wouldn't say it's bullshit. Would I pay for it, hell no but I can see someone with enough money and too little personal interaction using it as a means of de-stressing.

[@myez9096]

Damnn just rip into job then

[@TheYahmez]

@Wubba Wubba NGL, In a bit of a low spot in my life ATM. I'd pay for a light petting from a cute person such as her, Plus she must have a lot of experience in comforting ppl - she's probably much better without the cameras rolling. I mean ppl pay for far greater intimacy and trying to convince ppl that's a niche market is a laughable argument to have.

[@aretacrawford164]

This was weirdly cute but awkward. I just wish Richard Ayoade was there as well

[@Robertl-xz6yl]

Areta Crawford I don’t, he’s not funny.

[@studiocelestedesign]

He was probably Russell's first choice but there's no way he'd have said yes!

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

Studio Celéste nah him and Jon are friends they used to live together, if you were friends with Jon and heard about this how could he not be your first choice of somebody to bring

[@dug7333]

Robertl 1000 blasphemy

[@SuperUltraNinja1]

Lol richard would definitely not do this

[@stephennugent9958]

“Jon have you got a mascot?” “ Yes Jimmy, a Cuddle Practitioner”

[@Essah15]

Most underrated comment!

[@solomon8408]

Was looking for this?!

[@louth2882]

Is this a quote from somewhere

[@mireilledischer3380]

Great cross-over call-back tie-in. Well done !

[@aimeebutler9055]

@@louth2882 8 out of 10 does countdowns. Jimmy, the host, asks contestants what their mascots are.

[@phez.9062]

When Russell started speaking when hugging I relate.

[@erilassila409]

A Finnish person giving cuddle therapy to British people. This is unnatural to say the least.

[@TheChodder]

My wife is Finnish and I'm British, I know exactly what you mean :)

[@Argentavisen]

shes clearly one of the ones who left and got radicalised in a different culture

[@WiWillemijn]

@@Argentavisen just like a russian escapes and becomes a gay activist Ok weird comparison

[@thechris312]

@@Argentavisen That culture definitely wasn't british lmao

[@Balloonbot]

She has her therapy practise in London, and its still going strong apparently.

[@MissFotini]

It makes me sad that they couldn't enjoy those hugs to the fullest. She looked like a very kind hearted person.

[@othiliamikkola1558]

She really is! It's not as awkward when there's no cameras filming. She's my sister you see. :)

[@wolfgang6442]

Bruh I'll pay anything to get any kind of therapy from her, people like her are truly special + rare especially nowadays

[@cuddlehaven576]

yes having people film you definitely adds to feeling awkward and conscious. cuddling is intimate and being filmed can be invasive. but i understand that filming it can bring more awareness to this therapy xx

[@The_Ranga_Guy]

As someone that hasn’t had a proper hug in about 15 years I think I want to try this to see if I’d enjoy it or have a mental breakdown mixed with a panic attack.

[@wernt0]

I had the same exact thought.

[@The_Ranga_Guy]

Let’s all go find a cuddle therapist

[@kingoffongpei]

@@The_Ranga_Guy You guys should just find each other and not have to pay the other person.

[@The_Ranga_Guy]

kingoffongpei wow wow wow let’s not get crazy here I don’t want to be hugged by an unqualified person.

[@kingoffongpei]

@@The_Ranga_Guy That's true. Two newbies hugging and cuddling each other? That could be disastrous.

[@snuffyscorner]

I'm a hugger and I can't imagine life without hugs. I'm always ambushing my hubby to give him hugs.

[@slipknot95maggot]

Uuuuuuuhhhhh this is with strangers, and a business transaction; one where you go seek this from a stranger for your own benefit Hugging your significant other is just normal

[@tdmccoy1211]

I could watch hours of Jon trying to endure touching

[@theosmiumnerd2209]

This hits different in the year 2021, after so much time of not having human contact. I would not mind a session of cuddle therapy.

[@NickyKnickerson]

Jon may have hated it but it seemed like he had a genuine epiphany about his marriage and anything that induces introspection can't be that bad.

[@secretaltruism4174]

I'm stressed just watching this.

[@wolfgang6442]

Naw I have anxiety for me

[@anime2012]

Jon just COULD NOT look her in the eye after the session 😂😂😂

[@redemption843]

I've done it recently and is for me one of the best experiences of my life.

[@TheToneBender]

"If you had to eat anybody..." Only Russell would say something like that

[@tiaking234]

“I can go from crying to fighting very quickly” such a mood 😂

[@TomMayhew]

I remember their 6 Music show back when Russell was on Mock the Week and Jon hadn't done much telly at all. I love the fact they are still friends and working together.

[@fro_e]

They were roommates

[@RhysApGruffydd341]

I love that show, I found an archive of them. Just search Russell Howard and Jon Richardson Show archive.

[@kushpatel8916]

6:17 When Jon left, he made no eye contact. That was so cringey and funny at the same time.

[@Decawink27]

"I will make an effort to be more tactile with my wife", Jon you charmer you

[@firefly3391]

Is this cheaper than cuddling prostitutes and crying? Asking for a friend ...

[@bmoore1908]

Daniel Freer nope tell your “friend” to go for the hooker

[@bremCZ]

Ha! Don't be daft.

[@thewhat531]

Less shame. Tell your friend to try it out.

[@zainelias5455]

Yeah I'd like to know for a friend too

[@JM-xo4gj]

😂

[@SirAmicVarze]

I feel anxious just watching this.

[@rickycarrillo7821]

This is literally my nightmare. Im a step beyond Jon Richardson when it comes to touching people. I’m Richard Ayoade

[@kafalotofeao462]

Just casually scrolling through my feed and see John Richardson smiling and hugging in the thumb nail and just couldn't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the least image in the world I thought I'd ever see in that moment. Gold 👌🏼😂😂😂

[@mariamsrour4590]

I loveeee seeing Jon and Russell together 😍 more please

[@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV]

Sooo funny.. Russell and Jon being old friends makes it perfect, they are so comfortable with one another and awkward with her.. : D The contrast is gold..

[@halbyg4291]

"A finish woman touched me up for 45 minutes, and I realised I've been neglecting you..." Jon's wife: ":O" Jon: don't worry! It was all filmed! I can chow you on the Internet!" That wouldn't go well.

[@reubenmanoharan3204]

0:07 very complicated way of saying, 'Jon doesn't like to be touched' 😂

[@g.f.n9653]

“So if you could eat anybody who would it be?” I was almost in tears hahaha

[@pruthugambhir_1060]

“And then that dork hugged a girl, funniest shit I’ve ever seen”

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

“The lying down bit I kind of liked... I had her in kind of a headlock” 😂😂😂

[@kennethhwang3425]

I can't help but feeling elevated, as if something blooming in my chest watching anyone being hugged, am I alone?

[@Picnicl]

Blooming in your chess? Sounds like pawn.

[@willherondale6367]

I felt exactly the same but could not put it into words

[@Picnicl]

Nor could Kenneth, Will. ’chess'?

[@willherondale6367]

@@Picnicl haha ok, i reckon you can work out what he meant

[@kennethhwang3425]

@@Picnicl Aw, come on, it's hard for a non-native speaker like me to describe that feeling of every fiber of one's heart elating and warming.

[@FreeOnGoal]

Its bit ironic that's she's finnish...because they are the least social people i've ever met in my entire life!

[@gavinoaw]

I know! I laughed out loud when I saw her name! And then I felt bad for being kinda racist... xD

[@Laura-jt1it]

@@gavinoaw I'm finnish and even I thought that was funny.

[@piccolitesticoli]

How about some HAISTA VITTU at this point

[@krashd]

"Samuli, I have found a way that we need never socialise again, I call it the Nokia!"

[@drlogiq1494]

Obviously never been to Britain then :P

[@addledhead]

Jon has such *brilliant* little punchlines. "Even putting the gloves on is weird for a father."

[@BokorugroRR]

Intended as a joke, I know, but going from crying to fighting is a very real emotion in a lot of men

[@lys2303]

I dearly want a cuddle therapist!! 💚

[@jjay6432]

Jon cant even make eye contact 😂

[@amurdough]

When Jon said "this is comfortable" it looked like he was about to pull a neck muscle...

[@crazylizard1889]

Honestly whenever something physical but innocent is involved like this or a doctor's appointment for something low key I always feel more relaxed by foreign accents. They just seem so soothing

[@ZStitchDisneyFan]

I love a good hug to me hugs are the best. And I’m also British love to meet her and give her a hug this pandemic has been really tough for me because hugs for me are the world

[@tiaking234]

Iconic 🤩🤩 i love Jon and Russell so much so seeing them together is amazing 😂

[@hateemahmad979]

I would've started crying instantly, she seems very nice.

[@Briefguyy]

Two of my favorite people.

[@TheTilitus]

This is a great ad for them. If Jon can say words while being touched it must be an amazing place.

[@sabrina.h2737]

Cuddles are awesome. I am so glad Jon was brave. Well done Jon! Russell darling I think you should attend more therapy sessions. Think more nurture and less cannibalism.

[@Ricksanchez1196]

I love both of these comedians.

[@jameeswoodhouse2887]

So happy they are working together again 👍

[@Harrison_J_T]

So happy they're friends again.

[@jamesamos8720]

@@Harrison_J_T did they fall out or something?

[@Harrison_J_T]

@@jamesamos8720 Years ago when they still did the radio show they fell out and had to act like they were still friends until Russell left. At the time Russell did q&as after gigs and people asked questions about Jon and he said they were no longer friends and that it was mostly Jon's fault. That was years ago though and I think they made up a long time ago since they've appeared on several things since.

[@samarvora7185]

"Give Jon a special cuddle. You have 20 minutes. Your time starts now."

[@rincentvanuggh1911]

I have a friend who is basically always hoping for hugs which is great because me too. Much hugs. Definitely been happier since befriending her.

[@DAZZER435]

I find it hilarious how John manages to be hugging and yet be barely in contact at all times.

[@danielwood1742]

Why do I feel comfortable watching this

[@XxDiamondBubbles364xX]

My jaw hurts 😂🤣 This was the best thing ever lol Please do more of these in the future!!

[@LeafGreeen]

4:04 Jon : “ yes this is comfortable “ Also Jon’s face 😖

[@charliecampbell5598]

This is brilliant! I love this duo

[@alisgray]

here in lockdown for te last year, this made me cry.

[@Liliaburdett]

I have loved them together since their radio show 😍

[@Jill_of_trades]

Both Jon & Russell must have been thinking "I have a partner" repeatedly

[@slipknot95maggot]

I think having a camera trained on you the whole time helps allay that worry

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I would've been worried about some movement in the pants region that's for sure

[@abaigealduda2756]

This was a really interesting segment. While it included uncomfortable moments and comedy as expected, I really appreciated the reflection and assessment that maybe a bit of change could be beneficial. I think it's kind of heroic to aspire to be a better person, particularly to benefit those whom you love. Thank you for doing this and for sharing the experience.

[@cuddlehaven576]

beautiful reflections

[@karatepop]

This would be torture. I can't imagine making it five minutes.

[@chrisholland2016]

Well I happen to be autistic and she'd definitely save me from taking my own life because I've been having this emotional wound for about 7 years now even way before Covid started I've been having tough battles that caused me to brutally harm myself UFC style back in high school and yeah I've been keeping every bit of it a secret and it makes me feel safer watching this video because just to remind myself that this is something that could really keep me alive and to live life to the fullest because nothing really makes me feel relaxed except being cuddled by a girl like Rebekka like by any female it would make me feel even calmer but yeah really loved the video I think cuddle therapy could really help some people in mental distress or emotional pain and getting comfort really boosts my confidence and just turns me into a huge workhorse at work or boxing which I've been training at for the past 7 years. But yeah hopefully if I make more money than usual I'd give cuddle therapy a try.

[@TheNexan_]

Everyone involved in this video is really sweet.

[@ranarasheedahmad920]

I like hug it is not bad because when you hug anybody its nean you are giving him fully respect from your heart

[@StarWarsCosplay]

I love a cuddle, spread the love everybody.

[@WasimFazal07]

This gave me ASMR tingles

[@joelgriffin8222]

I really need something like that. I don't think I hug enough. Even though I don't do a lot of hugs, deep down, I crave them

[@grxviton-surge8908]

Do....do people not enjoy hugs with strangers?? Like i would be so goddamn happy if someone would hug me for 45 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tilly-h-1]

grxviton - surge I think I wouldn’t mind it in a situation like this because you pay for it. If it was a LITERAL stranger on the street THEN it would be weird

[@grxviton-surge8908]

@@tilly-h-1 yeah hugging strangers in the street is weird but i will hug people who ive known for a day (if they wanna)

[@grxviton-surge8908]

@A S because im full of love!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KyuubiSam]

At festivals you hug strangers all the time and I love the crap out of it. Not for everyone though, but respect is the biggest thing. Scientifically oxytocin is released after 15mins touching someone in a relaxed state which can reduce anxiety and increase social bonding.

[@GMotarfish]

check out on KZbin cuddle cafe Japan

[@notlukebenson]

I click these clips as soon as they go live. Great idea for a series.

[@dobwatches]

I wanna cuddle with Jon.

[@Rhlgull1331]

He probably doesn’t.

[@disappointingrandomassbitc8259]

dobwatches meeeee tooooooo

[@ParadigmRabbit]

Aww, it’s like he’s a person allergic to cats, and you’re all friendly cats.

[@statsw4970]

I wish I was the person giving Russel a hug 😍

[@_epic_dyslexic_]

I never have never related so much with something as much as I have with "A hug away from a breakdown" that is me everytime I see a hug in someones eyes. 😵

[@dragonmaid1360]

I could do this I reckon. I love hugs and I work in mental health where hugging is very important but there are policies and procedures you really have to be aware of. But I'd be a good therapy hugger I reckon. It's so good for people especially those that have trust issues and trauma to be hugged in a way that is safe and respectful. We all need to be hugged

[@requis_napkin9321]

Russel: When I cry I start fighty mode Me: hate to see u at a funeral then

[@kevinw712]

which then just causes more funerals... it's a vicious cycle

[@beautyh.9898]

I love Jon so much I love them both 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@josephb4919]

Outro song: Kasabian - Ill Ray (The King)

[@onZampie]

5:48 that doesnt sound like a hypothetical ultimatum, it sounds like a threat.

[@gorimor]

Jon couldn't even look her in the eyes afterwards haha!

[@nicksullivan1610]

they should release a full 45 uncropped minutes of jon

[@clumsyturtle8544]

Jon Richardson is jokes. Doing cuddle therapy has to mean this will be a riot lol.

[@disappointingrandomassbitc8259]

I swear if Michael McIntyre was there with the both of them, I will cry from joy.

[@039stephen]

1:14 both Russel and Jon just in the most "I'm very uncomfortable right now" position.

[@143ba]

this actually looks quite calming

[@beautyh.9898]

Jon is the cutest I love him

[@USMCjkm]

i absolutely lost it when Jon said he was wearing bulldog clips omfg xD

[@saulbuxton153]

john went for the hand shake first 0:50 is he lying

[@RatelHBadger]

Handshake is a formal thing, cuddling is something else.

[@mercedes3585]

She's so good! Knows what they need. I liked the dog bit

[@Aieeexx]

5:38 is it weird I have actually asked someone that before?😅

[@XplosivCookie]

A Finnish gal running a cuddle therapy, wonder if she had to move to find customers.

[@Arcaryon]

It's a bit like Japan and body pillows. Just because people are alone a lot of the time and live in a society which is dominated by work, they are still people who need company. That's why prisoners in isolation go mad. You need contact to other humans and almost everyone is more or less the same when it comes to physical contact. Think of all the millions of onely people in the world. What do they wish for?

[@galleryg998]

I was in Washington DC, and a row of people were offering free hugs, and I hugged all of them! Though of course, I completely understand an aversion of physical contact, especially if it’s a stranger

[@RESELLERGEORGE]

Im miss their BBC6 Music show so much it was hilarious particularly with Matt Ford ah Memories of being at Uni cooking a hangover Sunday roast with Russell and Jon on in the background

[@kassidygoddard5340]

Jon looked more comfortable every time he said he wasn't and the other way 'round 😂