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Welcome to The Rugged & The Right, the ultimate fan-powered podcast celebrating the brilliant comedy, unique personalities, and unforgettable moments of Russell Howard and Jon Richardson! If you’re obsessed with Russell’s boundless energy and joyful storytelling, or Jon’s delightfully logical, delightfully nerdy worldview — you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we dive into:

Classic routines & iconic bits — from Russell’s lightning-fast riffs to Jon’s brilliantly obsessive observations.

Deep fan discussions — dissecting favourite jokes, tours, TV appearances, and those hilarious contrast

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245 episodes
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Yesterday · 2 hr 50 min
BetaBet The Complete Collection - Elis James and John Robins
BetaBet The Complete Collection - Elis James and John Robins
Sunday · 1 hr 18 min
John's Gig Diaries The Complete Collection - Elis James and John Robins
New Ricky & Karl Podcast Feed : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kk8zJxYuZbS16QVUEMq9m?si=NG3Px5gAQWOknYfaLIcI-w
Saturday · 1 hr 22 min
Elis' Gig Diaries The Complete Collection - Elis James and John Robins
New Ricky & Karl Podcast Feed : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kk8zJxYuZbS16QVUEMq9m?si=NG3Px5gAQWOknYfaLIcI-w
Friday · 1 hr 40 min
A Robins Amongst The Pigeons The Complete Collection - Elis James and John Robins (Radio X)
New Ricky & Karl Podcast Feed : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kk8zJxYuZbS16QVUEMq9m?si=NG3Px5gAQWOknYfaLIcI-w A Robins Amongst the Pigeons is a humorous and reflective memoir by British comedian John Robins. The book blends personal stories, stand-up material, and diary-style entries to explore his life, career, and struggles with mental health. At its core, the book follows Robins during a turbulent period in his life, particularly around a breakup and the emotional fallout that follows. He writes candidly about anxiety, obsessive tendencies, and the pressure of trying to maintain success in comedy while dealing with internal turmoil. Despite these heavier themes, the tone remains witty and self-aware, with Robins often poking fun at his own habits and overthinking. A major thread throughout the book is Robins’ love of radio and stand-up comedy, especially his work on shows like those with Elis James. He reflects on friendship, creative partnership, and the role comedy plays as both an escape and a coping mechanism. Ultimately, A Robins Amongst the Pigeons is a mix of humor and vulnerability. It offers insight into the mind of a comedian while addressing relatable themes like heartbreak, self-doubt, and personal growth, making it both entertaining and emotionally resonant.
Wednesday · 11 hr 54 min
Fall Asleep to ALL of Winner Plays On The Complete Collection - with Elis James and John Robins
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July 27 · 6 hr 26 min
Fall Asleep To All of JAMES ACASTERS SCRAPES from the Josh Widdicombe XFM SHOW
CABBAGE
July 27 · 59 min
Best of James Acaster Podcast - Fubar Radio
Best of James Acaster Podcast Fubar Radio
July 26 · 1 hr 30 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #101 Edinburgh Fringe 2015 – James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Joe Lycett, Nish Kumar
The final of the 2015 Edinburgh shows featuring James Acaster (classic scrape 39), Ed Gamble, Joe Lycett, Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby, Ivo Graham, John Robins, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Tom Neenan, Suzi Ruffell26th August 2015
July 25 · 1 hr 27 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #100 Edinburgh Fringe 2015 – James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham
The third of the four 2015 Edinburgh shows featuring James Acaster (classic scrape 38), Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby, Ivo Graham, John Robins, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Suzi Ruffell, Tom Neenan.25th August 2015
July 24 · 1 hr 40 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #99 Edinburgh Fringe 2015 – James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby
The second of the four 2015 Edinburgh shows featuring James Acaster (classic scrape 37), Ed Gimble, Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby, Ivo Graham, John Robins, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Tom Neenan24th August 2015
July 23 · 1 hr 24 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #98 Edinburgh Fringe 2015 – James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby
The first of the four 2015 Edinburgh shows featuring James Acaster (classic scrape 36), Nish Kumar, Matthew Crosby, Ivo Graham, John Robins, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Joe Lycett, Tom Neenan23rd August 2015
July 22 · 48 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #97 The Final Episode – James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham, Matthew Crosby
The final episode in the studio before the 4 Edinburgh shows. Lots of show legends are in the studio: James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham, Matthew Crosby, Tom Craine, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Suzi Ruffell.27th July 2015
July 22 · 37 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #96 The Penultimate Episode – Ivo Graham, Tom Craine
The final episode in the studio before the 4 Edinburgh shows. Lots of show legends are in the studio: James Acaster, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham, Matthew Crosby, Tom Craine, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Suzi Ruffell.27th July 2015
July 22 · 52 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #95 – Tom Allen, Matthew Crosby
The guys play another game invented by a listener. Matthew Crosby plays Call My Josh. Tom Allen, Matthew and Josh play Wiki Races.6th July 2015
July 22 · 40 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #94 – Rhys James, Ivo Graham
Rhys James is in the studio and Ivo Graham and Josh play another game of Wiki Races.29th June 2015
July 21 · 40 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #93 – Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham
Nish Kumar is back in the studio to try and improve his Call My Josh score. Ivo Graham and Nish go head-to-head on Wiki Races.22nd June 2015
July 21 · 41 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #92 – James Acaster, Ivo Graham
James Acaster returns and faces a tough Call My Josh. Ivo Graham joins the guys for the last hour.15st June 2015
July 21 · 39 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #91 – Tim Key, Tom Craine
Tim Key and Tom Craine are in the studio.1st June 2015
July 20 · 48 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #90 – Ivo Graham, Lloyd Griffith
Lloyd Griffith and Ivo Graham are in the studio to play the return of Call My Josh.26th May 2015
July 20 · 56 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #89 – Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham
Joe Lycett makes a heroic return and Ivo Graham is in the studio for the last hour.18th May 2015