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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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June 29 · 57 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #47 – David Baddiel, Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar
David Baddiel and Roisin Conaty join Josh in the studio. Nish shares another instalment of Nishipedia.Broadcast on 29th April 2014.
June 29 · 51 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #46 – Fin Taylor, Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar shares another Nishipedia entry and Finn Taylor joins Josh in the studio.Broadcast on 22nd April 2014.
June 29 · 47 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #45 – Alan Carr Returns, Matt Forde
Alan Carr joins josh in the studio, nish kumar shares another instalment of Nishipedia, Matt Forde join josh for the final hour.Broadcast on 14th April 2014.
June 28 · 49 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #44 – Katherine Ryan, Matthew Crosby, Nish Kumar
Katherine Ryan and Matthew Crosby join Josh in the studio. Nish Kumar has another installment of Nishipedia.Broadcast on 8th April 2014.
June 26 · 55 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #43 – James Acaster, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar
Aisling Bea joins Josh in the studio, James Acaster is in for the last hour and Nish Kumar shares another Nishipedia.Broadcast on 25th March 2014
June 26 · 59 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #42 – Lots of James Acaster, Nish Kumar
The booked guest didn't arrive so James Acaster joins Josh in the studio early. Nish Kumar's nishipedia continues.Broadcast on 18th March 2014.
June 25 · 58 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #41 – Jon Richardson, James Acaster, Nish Kumar
Jon Richardson joins Josh, James Acaster discusses Weetabix and Nish Kumar has a conspiracy theory about The Beatles.Broadcast on 11th March 2014.
June 25 · 1 hr
Josh Widdicombe XFM #40 – James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar
Kerry Godliman joins Josh in the studio, Nish Kumar has another conspiracy theory and James Acaster reads a scrape sent in by a viewer.Broadcast on 4th March 2014
June 25 · 1 hr 5 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #39 – John Robins, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham
John Robins and Ivo Graham join Josh in the studio. Nish discusses his craziest conspiracy theory yet.Broadcast on 18th February 2014.
June 24 · 56 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #38 – James Acaster Agony Uncle 2, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar
James Acaster gives another listener some advice, Nish Kumar shares another conspiracy theory and Miles Jupp joins Josh in the studio.Broadcast on 11th February 2014.
June 24 · 1 hr 4 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #37 – Mike Wozniak, Rob Beckett, Nish Kumar
Mike Wozniak and Rob Beckett join Josh in the studio and Nish Kumar talks about a conspiracy theory involving JK Rowling.Broadcast on 4th February 2014.
June 24 · 43 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #36 – James Acaster Agony Uncle 1, Nish Kumar, Tiffany Stevenson.
James Acaster's new feature, Agony Uncle (Moral Maze), begins. Nish Kumar's Nishapedia also begins with a Sadam Hussain conspiracy and Tiffany Stevenson joins Josh in the studio.Broadcast on 27th January 2014.
June 23 · 43 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #35 – Christmas - James Acaster Classic Scrape 30, Elis James, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares a Christmas Scrape, Elis joins Josh in the studio and Matthew Crosby reads from the autobiography of Des O' Connor.Broadcast on 23rd December 2013.
June 23 · 53 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #34 – Nish Kumar, Harriet Kemsley, Matthew Crosby.
Nish Kumar and Harriet Kemsley join Josh in the studio. Matthew Crosby reads from Sharon Osbourne's autobiography.Broadcast on 9th December 2013.
June 23 · 1 hr 1 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #33 – Stephen Merchant Returns, James Acaster Classic Scrape 29, Matthew Crosby
Stephen Merchant joins Josh in the studio, James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in and talks about another celebrity autobiography.Broadcast on 26th November 2013.
June 22 · 55 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #32 – Jack Dee, James Acaster Classic Scrape 28, Matthew Crosby
Jack Dee is in the studio, James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby reads from another celebrity autobiography.Broadcast on 19th November 2013.
June 16 · 50 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #31 – Joe Lycett in the studio, Nick Helm
Joe Lycett returns and joins Josh in the studio. Nick Helm pops in for the final hour.Broadcast on 12th November 2013.
June 15 · 38 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #30 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 27, Adam Hills, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster and Adam Hill join josh. James shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby talks about Fern Britton's Book.Broadcast on 5th November 2013.
June 11 · 37 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 28 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 25, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares another scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in to discuss David Beckham's autobiography.Broadcast on 15th October 2013.
June 11 · 36 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 27 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 24, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares his recent scrape and Matthew Crosby reads another celebrity autobiography.Broadcast on 8th October 2013.