I used to be the organist at Finedon St. Mary's a few years before Rev Richard went to be vicar there, where he currently is. He is a lovely man, my mum is still part of his weekly faithful flock and if she sees him on tv she says "well that'll be in his sermon on Sunday then!" He's been very open about his grief in the Parish newsletter, bless him.
He was still able to talk about the ex soldier with so much care and compassion whilst his partner was dying. This made me cry my eyes out. Beautiful man.
He's one of the rare people in the religious world that I actually like and admire. It's great how he's gone from 'the quiet one' in a pop band to an entertaining talker and guest.
@@lwaves If you follow him on Twitter, he is amazing. Absolutely heartbreaking when he lost his partner David and he speaks so eloquently and honestly about his grief. Also, LOVE the banter he has with his mum!
I know loads of lovely religious people, I'm non-religious but I think its a real shame that here in the UK we often say 'they were religious BUT they weren't that bad' or 'they were okay' like there is something wrong with them. The truth is that 99% of religious people aren't ISIS or a crazy US evangelical pastor with a gun fetish, most religious people are just people, good and bad. I don't mean to be adversarial and I'm sorry if I come across that way, I just think it's a shame so many people in these comments are surprised at how nice a guy the Rev. is like it's uncommon. I understand if peoples views of religion are tainted, there are loads of things about organised religion that makes my blood boil, but I'm reminded how those people are more often than not in the minority when I actually meet religious people. Having grown up in a secular family I wasn't used to meeting a lot of religious people and after 9/11 (among other things) I did develop a great deal of prejudice against religious people but it gradually changed the more religious people I met as I moved out of my small Conservative town and off to University into the city.
@Sam Hall I take it you're replying to me, as I got the notification. I don't think you are being adversarial and I can't speak for what other commenters have said but I do think you're reading way too much into what's been said in this thread. You seem to be applying what you've read elsewhere to comments here. I don't disagree with what you've said but I do disagree that it's relevant here as nobody is surprised or claiming any of the things you said. :-)
Looking forward to this. Congrats Richard (just saw you on House of Games), and thankyou so very much for helping to keep everyones spirits up not just at this time but for a loooong, long time!
Delia Derbyshire originally from Coventry and some of her original synth stuff ( technical term) is in the music museum there. Something to look forward to post Lockdown!
Thanks for uploading these podcasts during this shit time, they're a life saver. We had tickets to come to RHLSTP on 23rd March, but obvs cancelled. See you on the other side
Such a British sentence. 1:03:45 I did quite well (in Masterchef) Until little Jimmy Osmond knocked me out, with Andy Williams' Chicken Pot Pie. Brilliant... Love the pair of you.
If you do not love Richard Coles there must be something wrong with you. Give this man a political platform from which to operate and spread his version of the world...religion not required.
I don't think Herring was very at ease in this episode. He was a little annoying at times. Coles was his usual charming self. Very amusing and calm. Good interview, from one side at least.
"You do have a handicap in that Jesus was divine" - So it's not what you know, it's WHO you know in Christianity. How can Christians ever compete with the son of God? It's so unfair.
It's great. I've never been to Northampton but that book is the most Northampton-y thing ever. Also it is either 1200 pages or 60 hours long so it requires some investment.
Upper Paunch and Lower Paunch sound like places Rich would put into a sitcom. It's not often I get to say it's great to see two dicks but this was a great podcast. Go on Richard (not that one) for being so open.
@@Herring1967 Hi Richard, Thank you for the peek behind the curtain. I was picturing you, tired, cold, and hungry having worked tirelessly to edit and upload your podcast, fearful that your most dedicated fans might wake up in the morning and discover there's no new RHLSTP for them to enjoy. I'm both happy and disappointed to learn that robots are doing it for you. Of course, I now have no way of knowing whether this is a genuine interaction with one of my favourite comedians, or whether it's actually your wife/assistant/child/robot. How do I know if anything is real? How much of your life have you outsourced to an AI? Is it even you in the stage, or is there some kind of Herring-Bot that Chris Evans (not that one) is using to rake in the money? Say what you like about Stewart Lee but he has never made me question the validity of my own existence.
seemingly by enjoying it, whilst not preaching to the unconverted. Staunch atheist here, but I can happily listen to Rev Richard Coles because he is funny, honest and endearing.
He's quite clear that his turn towards christianity was emotional, not rational or logical. He's comfortable with the contradictions. That wouldn't ever be satisfying for me, I like actual facts too much, but if all christians were like him, the world would be a much better place.
Why no. We haven't had enough of this guy. Fortunately for you, no one has ever forced you to watch one of his interviews, or a TV show or movie he's in. You probably HAVE had to listen to his music, but buck up, it's not played often anymore
I used to be the organist at Finedon St. Mary's a few years before Rev Richard went to be vicar there, where he currently is. He is a lovely man, my mum is still part of his weekly faithful flock and if she sees him on tv she says "well that'll be in his sermon on Sunday then!" He's been very open about his grief in the Parish newsletter, bless him.
Genuinely sad to think of what he must have been going through when this was filmed. Good, though, to know that he was able to keep his spirits up.
True. I forgot about that. Poor chap.
@@dandare1001 What happened?
@@ChrisH78 His partner was dying at the time. I think he died a month after this was recorded.
He was still able to talk about the ex soldier with so much care and compassion whilst his partner was dying. This made me cry my eyes out. Beautiful man.
I loved this one
And Richard was great letting the conversation go smooth and interesting.
Happy Vicar Richard is on the planet,
Fantastic episode. Rev. Richard is a charming, clever, funny and genuinely lovely man. Loved this.
He's one of the rare people in the religious world that I actually like and admire. It's great how he's gone from 'the quiet one' in a pop band to an entertaining talker and guest.
@@lwaves If you follow him on Twitter, he is amazing. Absolutely heartbreaking when he lost his partner David and he speaks so eloquently and honestly about his grief. Also, LOVE the banter he has with his mum!
I know loads of lovely religious people, I'm non-religious but I think its a real shame that here in the UK we often say 'they were religious BUT they weren't that bad' or 'they were okay' like there is something wrong with them. The truth is that 99% of religious people aren't ISIS or a crazy US evangelical pastor with a gun fetish, most religious people are just people, good and bad. I don't mean to be adversarial and I'm sorry if I come across that way, I just think it's a shame so many people in these comments are surprised at how nice a guy the Rev. is like it's uncommon. I understand if peoples views of religion are tainted, there are loads of things about organised religion that makes my blood boil, but I'm reminded how those people are more often than not in the minority when I actually meet religious people. Having grown up in a secular family I wasn't used to meeting a lot of religious people and after 9/11 (among other things) I did develop a great deal of prejudice against religious people but it gradually changed the more religious people I met as I moved out of my small Conservative town and off to University into the city.
@Sam Hall I take it you're replying to me, as I got the notification. I don't think you are being adversarial and I can't speak for what other commenters have said but I do think you're reading way too much into what's been said in this thread. You seem to be applying what you've read elsewhere to comments here. I don't disagree with what you've said but I do disagree that it's relevant here as nobody is surprised or claiming any of the things you said. :-)
@@lwaves Well that's good to hear then
Richard Coles is a great man.
I now know which 5 Richards I would take with me to the island.
thanks my fine friend. As these weeks grow longer and darker its good to see you, sending love from to australia to you all.
Just wonderful. What a lovely man.
The grating sound the Rev mentions I totally identify with, my pelvis broke and ground against itself, it is surreal. Very good episode. RHLSTP!
Richard, Thank you for keeping these going! Love this one as I have all of the others
Looking forward to this. Congrats Richard (just saw you on House of Games), and thankyou so very much for helping to keep everyones spirits up not just at this time but for a loooong, long time!
Delia Derbyshire originally from Coventry and some of her original synth stuff ( technical term) is in the music museum there. Something to look forward to post Lockdown!
Thanks for uploading these podcasts during this shit time, they're a life saver. We had tickets to come to RHLSTP on 23rd March, but obvs cancelled. See you on the other side
Whenever Richard says 'I had a girlfriend who...' I always secretly hope he is talking about Julia Sawalha.
Love the revs patter.
Charm personified♥️
What a treat, thanks.
Lovely!
Who doesn't adore the Rev Richard Coles!
Definitely worth a pound. Probably more!
Such a British sentence. 1:03:45
I did quite well (in Masterchef) Until little Jimmy Osmond knocked me out, with Andy Williams' Chicken Pot Pie.
Brilliant... Love the pair of you.
Nice one, Richard. I love Richard. Not you, the other one. You're alright though. ;-)
An embarrassment of Riches, eh?
@Ken Lieck Two Dicks? ;-)
@@lwaves Hmmm... "One man's embarrassment of Riches is another man's couple o' Dicks"...
Stop the presses!!! We've got us a *catchphrase* !!!
Well I love Richard1. No. The other one.
"When this goes out everyone is going to be happy" -___-
So fncking happy
Yes looking after your kids all the time must be scary.
Richard Herring looks like a bottle of Rive Gauche.
A very intelligent funny guy..great interview!
How can anyone dislike this?
Legend (s) 🤗
If you do not love Richard Coles there must be something wrong with you. Give this man a political platform from which to operate and spread his version of the world...religion not required.
Ah this will be a good one. Not religious but find him very interesting.
I don't think Herring was very at ease in this episode. He was a little annoying at times.
Coles was his usual charming self. Very amusing and calm. Good interview, from one side at least.
Isn't being annoying Richards shtick?
"You do have a handicap in that Jesus was divine" - So it's not what you know, it's WHO you know in Christianity. How can Christians ever compete with the son of God? It's so unfair.
RICHARD! (either) READ 'JERUSALEM' BY ALAN MOORE!
Or..... At least listen to the audiobook.
It's great. I've never been to Northampton but that book is the most Northampton-y thing ever. Also it is either 1200 pages or 60 hours long so it requires some investment.
Oh, its you! Well I never..
Upper Paunch and Lower Paunch sound like places Rich would put into a sitcom.
It's not often I get to say it's great to see two dicks but this was a great podcast. Go on Richard (not that one) for being so open.
A lovely man.
It's 4 am. Go to bed, mate.
Hi Mike. I don't upload these myself. Also they are scheduled in advance. Also you're not in bed. Oh that's the joke.
@@Herring1967 Hi Richard, Thank you for the peek behind the curtain. I was picturing you, tired, cold, and hungry having worked tirelessly to edit and upload your podcast, fearful that your most dedicated fans might wake up in the morning and discover there's no new RHLSTP for them to enjoy. I'm both happy and disappointed to learn that robots are doing it for you. Of course, I now have no way of knowing whether this is a genuine interaction with one of my favourite comedians, or whether it's actually your wife/assistant/child/robot. How do I know if anything is real? How much of your life have you outsourced to an AI? Is it even you in the stage, or is there some kind of Herring-Bot that Chris Evans (not that one) is using to rake in the money?
Say what you like about Stewart Lee but he has never made me question the validity of my own existence.
Which football manager are you playing, Rich? Surely CM2/3 ...
Kevin Toms original from 1983 Football Star Manager it is now called
@@Herring1967 Hmmm, tried to out-retro you. Now I look like an idiot.
Recording your intros in SLOBS now aye? ;)
He started an atheist club? That's very unusual behaviour for a man growing up to be a Vicar.
I think it was on 'Would I lie to you?', as a reveal.
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Is your doing Football manager I expect you to be wearing a suit or anorak with the letters RH on the breast
How on Earth does he reconcile his obvious humanity with the complete nonsense and absolute dreadfulness of 'Christianity'?
seemingly by enjoying it, whilst not preaching to the unconverted. Staunch atheist here, but I can happily listen to Rev Richard Coles because he is funny, honest and endearing.
Richard Coles is very much the Athiest's Christian.
He's quite clear that his turn towards christianity was emotional, not rational or logical. He's comfortable with the contradictions. That wouldn't ever be satisfying for me, I like actual facts too much, but if all christians were like him, the world would be a much better place.
FFS haven't we had enough of this guy already? Next thing they will be retrospectively inserting him into The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy.
Why no. We haven't had enough of this guy. Fortunately for you, no one has ever forced you to watch one of his interviews, or a TV show or movie he's in. You probably HAVE had to listen to his music, but buck up, it's not played often anymore
Brave lovely generous humans, thankyou.