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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 9 · 43 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 26 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 23, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares his 23rd scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in with another celebrity autobiography.Broadcast on 1st October 2013.
June 8 · 42 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 25 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 22, Sean Walsh, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares another Classic Scape, Sean Walsh joins Josh in the studio and Matthew Crosby phones in.Broadcast on 24th September 2013.
June 4 · 33 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 24 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 21, Matthew Crosby
James Acaster shares another Classic Scape and Matthew Crosby phones in.Broadcast on 11th September 2013.
June 3 · 30 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 23 – Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett
Rob Beckett Joins Josh in the studio and Joe Lycett calls in.Broadcast on 3rd September 2013.
May 28 · 42 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #22 – John Robins, Sara Pascoe, James Acaster Classic Scrape 20, Joe Lycett
Josh is still at the Edinburgh Festival and is joined by James Acaster, Joe Lycett, John Robins, Sara Pascoe and Matt FordeBroadcast on 20th August 2013.
May 27 · 23 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #21: James Acaster Classic Scrape 19, Joe Lycett, Charlie Baker
Josh is at the Edinburgh festival and is joined by James Acaster, Joe Lycett and Charlie Baker.Broadcast on 13th August 2013.
May 26 · 39 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #20 – Holly Walsh, James Acaster Classic Scrape 18
James Acaster shares another classic scrape and Holly Walsh joins Josh in the studio.Broadcast on 30th July 2013.
May 26 · 31 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #19 -James Acaster Classic Scrape 17, Joe Lycett on the moon landing
James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape. Joe Lycett on the moon landing.Broadcast on 23rd July 2013.
May 21 · 42 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #18 – James Acaster vs Tom Craine: Battle of the Scrapes (Classic Scrape 16)
James Acaster and Tom Craine go head-to-head in the battle of the scrapes.Broadcast on 9th July 2013.
May 20 · 34 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM # 17 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 15, Joe Lycett
James Acaster joins Josh for another Classic Scrape, Joe Lycett on SolihullBroadcast on 25th June 2013
May 18 · 42 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #15 – Nish Kumar, James Acaster Classic Scrape 13, Joe Lycett
Nish Kumar joins Josh in the studio and Joe Lycett calls in from his holiday in Tenerife.Broadcast on 11th June 2013.
May 16 · 36 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #13 – Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett on a Jewellery Heist
Isy Suttie, also known as Dobbie from Peep Show, joins Josh in the studio. Joe Lycett phones in to talk about a recent jewellery heist.Broadcast on 21st May 2013.
May 13 · 23 min
Josh wIddicombe XFM #12 – Tom Rosenthal, Joe Lycett on JLS Splitting Up
Tom Rosenthal is in the studio and Joe Lycett phones in to talk about JLS Splitting Up.Broadcast on 7th May 2013.
May 12 · 40 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #11 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 11, Joe Lycett on the US Masters
James Acaster is in the studio with another Classic Scrape and Joe Lycett talks about the US Masters.Broadcast on 16th April 2013.
May 11 · 22 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #10 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 10, Joe Lycett on Nuclear Policy.
James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape and Joe Lycett talks about discussing nuclear policy.Broadcast on 9th April 2013.
May 7 · 37 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #9 – Rob Beckett, James Acaster Classic Scrape 9, Joe Lycett on Ronald Reagan
Rob Beckett joins Josh in the studio. James Acaster has another Classic Scrape and Joe Lycett talks about Ronald Reagan & being bumped for Alan Carr last week.Broadcast on 2nd April 2013.
May 6 · 57 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #8 – Alan Carr, James Acaster Classic Scrape 8
Alan Carr joins Josh in the studio and James Acaster delivers the 8th part in the Classic Scrape anthology.Broadcast on 26th February 2013.
May 5 · 43 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #7 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 7, Joe Lycett on Chris Huhne & Vicky Pryce
James Acaster shares his 7th Classic Scrape. Joe Lycett talks about Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce going to prison.Broadcast on 19th March 2013.
April 30 · 31 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #6 – Adam Hills & Alex Brooker, James Acaster Classic Scrape 6, Joe Lycett
Adam Hills & Alex Brooker from The Last Leg join Josh in the studio.James Acaster shares another Classic Scape and Joe Lycett talks about Jospeh Stalin.Broadcast on 12th March 2013.
April 29 · 36 min
Josh Widdicombe XFM #5 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 5, Joe Lycett on The Italian Elections
James Acaster joins Josh in the studio again for another Classic Scrape. Joe Lycett talks about the Italian elections.Broadcast on 5th March 2013.