RichardHerring.com - Warming Up

Sunday 16th August 2026

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0100

8655/21574And just like that, it was over. The minute you leave the Edinburgh Fringe feels like it was a ridiculous dream, though whilst you're still there it's a never-ending nightmare.I had made life easy for myself this year by staying in the actual hotel that Stand 3 is a part of, 28 York Place. It was an excellent place and the staff were friendly and helpful and I heartily recommend it to anyone who is looking for somewhere to stay in Edinburgh.

Saturday 15th August 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0100

8654/21573I'm on a bus. I knew I was on a bus, but today was the first time I saw me on the bus. I wasn't on the bus at the time, but next to the bus. And I saw me on the bus. I don't think I've been on a bus before.Then I did not get off the bus, but suppose I will at some point. Anyway it was the worst thing on a bus since Brexit.
As the end of my Fringe approaches I continue to feel lighter (though I am undoubtedly getting heavier), almost like it's being at the Fringe that is causing me to feel bad.

Saturday 15th August 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0100

8653/21572My secret guest turned out to be Daniel Sloss, who was a bit confused about why he had had to remain secret, but was a fine, funny and thoughtful guest. The shows continue to be a pleasure and today I had fun away from the show too and did some socialising. I have probably got the balance of solitude versus catching up with pals slightly askew this year, but maybe only by a day.Sarah Millican was in town seeing shows and we decided to catch a couple together.

Thursday 13th August 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0100

8652/21571It hasn't been the jolliest of Fringes for me off-stage, but the podcasts have all been terrific fun. And today was the first (pretty much) sell out (I think we could have got 3 more into the sweat box), with Mike Wozniak proving, as expected, to be a sublime guest for his third appearance. If a disturbing three for three now on the new emergency question about eating food intended for animals.A

Wednesday 12th August 2026

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0100

8651/21570I didn't know much about David Correos before I booked him for RHLSTP, but I know an awful lot about him now. We got into some very personal areas with the New Zealand Taskmaster star and I can't wait for you to hear it (but I am going to have to). I liked him an awful lot and I think you will too and if you don't know him already you have a treat in store.It was a slightly unusual crowd in today, which I have felt like it has been a few times, of people who don't seem to know the podcast or me (or the guest) very well.

Tuesday 11th August 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0100

8650/21569I felt quite a bit better by show time. The prayer actually partially worked. Which is weird because you'd think if God got round to answering a prayer He'd do the whole thing, rather than half-arsing it. But I was grateful to Him for doing this much, as well as making the trees and animals and the purple-headed mountain. He's a busy guy. Maybe He shouldn't be partially curing old comedians and trying to stop wars or something. But I always do the easy stuff on my to do list first.

Monday 10th August 2026

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0100

8649/21568My bug has moved down to my chest now, but my thermometer says I am still at the correct temperature. And that's after it enjoying two minutes up my bum. Remind me not to put it in my mouth again.Luckily today I only had one RHLSTP to do and the guest was only Joz Norris so I didn't have to work too hard on the prep. I love Joz and view him as my comedy son and I knew it would be a fun one where there was little point in prepping.