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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

Podcast · www.rhlstp.co.uk · GB · EN
Hosted by Richard Herring

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, known as RHLSTP, is hosted by comedian Richard Herring and interviews comedy and entertainment figures. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two days, typically 50 to 75 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

Long-running UK comedy interview show with a loyal, engaged listener base

  • Over 1,000 episodes since 2017 with an interview archive of major comedy names
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 275 ratings, with 241 five-star reviews
  • Consistent release every two days keeps the sponsor message in regular rotation
Best forcomedy and live entertainment ticketingbooks and publishingpremium adult-leaning consumer brands
Watch forThe explicit flag and adult comedy content limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Books and Literature15%
Film and TV15%
Arts and Entertainment10%
Formats
interview, retro episodes, book club discussion, listener-submitted compilation
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 275 with a 4.8 average, a 1,000-episode back catalogue, an Acast host, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a show more than five years old that accumulates ratings slowly.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the stories behind a guest's careerWhich comedians appear in the retro episodesWhat do the book club episodes cover
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom80%
🇮🇪 Ireland5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The website offers paid memberships and a shop with merchandise and a book, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit: 1), and the 'Champagne Supernova' and 'Sponge Bunnies' episode titles point to adult comedy content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 60 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast , or, as all the cool kids are calling it, RHLSTP, is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been…
Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, known as RHLSTP, is a long-running comedy interview series hosted by comedian Richard Herring. According to the show's website and feed, guests include Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, and Brian Blessed. The show also runs retro episodes, book club discussions, and listener-submitted compilations.

The feed lists 1,000 episodes, released about every two days, with a median episode length of roughly 60 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 275 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are estimated to be mostly UK adults aged 25 to 44, though this is an estimate and not a published figure.

No sponsors appear in the feed or the recent episode titles, and the show's website promotes memberships and merchandise instead. The estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode would support a host-read sponsorship at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits comedy, live entertainment, and book brands that accept explicit content.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP) can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

How much does Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ.

What is Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast about?

The show is a comedy interview series hosted by Richard Herring, with guests from stand-up and entertainment. It also includes retro episodes, book club discussions, and listener compilations.

How do I contact Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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