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The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio

The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio

24 episodes

Our Seoul Correspondent

Jun 6, 202653 min

Sausage Gobbed Fox

May 30, 202655 min

Congrats To Anyone With Hair

May 16, 202654 min

I Don't Think You're Ready For Mint Jelly

May 9, 202654 min

I Love You GALs

Apr 25, 202659 min

500 Lawnmowers, Literal Friends & A Big Pub Quiz

Apr 18, 202656 min

S1 Ep 75The Goat of Podcasts

Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon launches a new feature, aptly titled 'Angela Yarnes' (the name came first, the actual idea later on...), as well as explore a news story that may have inspired Angela's next world record attempt.Plus, producer Will is off on a stag do this weekend, so Jon and Angela share their own tales from their stag & hen dos.As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Apr 11, 202646 min

S1 Ep 74Thinking With Synergy Outside The Pod

Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Suzi test their knowledge on eachother after a quizzical announcement - and I Love You, But... returns with a disgruntled husband...A fellow comedian and serial offender appear in the Literal Police, and Suzi ruffles some feathers with a transport-based opinion...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Mar 28, 202659 min

S1 Ep 73Bianca The Fox's Cooked Off Socks Underneath The Brooklyn Suspension Bridge

Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Lindsey tells Jon how he's made her angry recently, they discuss times you've been in the wrong place at the right time - and reveal a very special invitation they've received!The Literal Police also returns with a TV Presenter and iconic filmmaker - and I Love You, But... talks through a thrill-seeking women in her 90s...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Mar 21, 202654 min

S1 Ep 72Family Complaints, Ruffelling Feathers & A Literal Coup

AKA - Here We Go!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show gets off to a different start, as Jon is upended by a listener on grammar - and with it being the eve of mothers day, the guys ask you for your tales of backhanded compliments you've had from your mum or family members...I Love You, But... also returns with a disgruntled (but proud) mother, and the Literal Police faces a coup, while also hearing a case about one of Britain's biggest sporting icons.As always, if you have anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Mar 14, 202652 min

S1 Ep 71National Grammar Day, World Record Prep & Popcorn Flavoured Tentecales

Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon and Angela reflect on National Grammar Day that took place this week, and how the pedantry of the show is spreading across Absolute Radio.There's also news of extremely cheap pints and scented fruit & veg, and a very chaotic and slightly confusing music based quiz.The Literal Police also returned with two big names and their potential offences, with one case being passed on to a brand new police force.Jon returns at 8am on Absolute Radio, and if you have anything you'd like to share with him, you can do so anytime! His email is [email protected].

Mar 7, 202654 min

S1 Ep 70The Boss' Appraisal, Literal Chemistry & Mystery Contacts

AKA - Who do you think you are, a millionaire?Join Jon Richardson & Lindsey Santoro for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, after Lindsey reveals she saved Producer Will in her phone as 'radio boy', Jon asked for the random names you have in your phone contacts, with some hilarious results...I Love You, But... also returned with a disgruntled parent, as well as news of 2026 predictions via vegetables and a 98-year-old pool player. The Literal Police also returned to hear cases from the world of darts, and a very popular TV show...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

Feb 28, 202659 min

S1 Ep 69This One's For Miles

Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, the show starts with chaos as Jon reveals he's wearing a t-shirt he's had since 2000, sparking a conversation about the oldest pieces of clothing that YOU have.I Love You, But... also features a mother who's fed up with her son's listening habits - and the news that wasn't in the news brings stories of underwear and a crowing cockerel.The Literal Police hears the findings of a ongoing case against a major celebrity, and turns it's attention to the Winter Olympics, which is a hotbed for literal crimes.As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime, his email is [email protected]!

Feb 21, 20261h 3m

S1 Ep 68Anti-Valentines, Snarting & Sock Booties

Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barns for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, with it being Valentines Day, Jon and Angela discuss your least romantic plans for the big day, the lego-based I Love You, But... saga is finally put to bed and we hear news of a 12-year-old World Record holder and a man eating Chilli every day for a month. The Literal Police also return with a follow up on a serial offender, and an offence committed in front of Jon on national television...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Feb 14, 202653 min

S1 Ep 67On-Air Offences, Porch Based Drama & Daddy's House Vati!

AKA - Daddy's House Vati!Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, the show starts with reprimands for Jon after last weeks show - and hears from a husband and father who calls out his family in 'I Love You, But...'The news that wasn't in the news leads to Angela flexing her German and a story about a hairpiece - and there's also big news in the Literal Police - with an offence committed ON THE SHOW!As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do anytime. His email is [email protected]

Feb 7, 202653 min

S1 Ep 66Fire Alarm Drama, Ruffell's Return & Jon Being Odd

AKA - Whoop, Whoop! It's the sound of the fire alarm!Join Jon Richardson & Suzi Ruffell for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, Jon experiences strange start to the show, I Love You, But... splits opinion about lego, and a fire alarm causes havoc in the studio...Jon also decided he wants to live vicariously through YOU - and wants you to send in good deeds you've done, so he feels less cynical about the world - and the Literal Police returns with someone in the room committing a literal offence, as well as a written offence to deal with. There's also lots of darting drama, as Jon reveals the results of Absolute Radio's 3 Dart Challenge...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Jan 31, 202659 min

S1 Ep 65Train Delays, Lemon Sucking & A Literal Shoutout

Join Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings...This week, there's a big delay to kick off the show, Jon gets lots of feedback - and the guys discuss popular sayings that you get wrong.Jon also fulfils his promise to suck a lemon as a forfeit - and I Love You, But... features a Literal Police crossover - while, in the Literal Police, a comedian on parole and radio presenter are under investigation...As always, if there's anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Jan 24, 202654 min

S1 Ep 64The Shoehorn Stuck On The Stairs

This morning, Jon is joined by Lindsey Santoro who kicks off the show with a stunning improvised song. The literal police gets a bit meta and confuses Lindsey to her core, Jon and Lindsey threaten to track down a listener in I Love You But and in the News That's Not In The News, Jon tells tale of a passive aggressive note that leads him to declare himself "Untraceable" - Enjoy the show!

Jan 17, 202656 min

S1 Ep 63Jon's 70s Living Room (Suck It Dry)

This morning on the Jon Richardson Show, Jon returns for the new year with his mate Angela Barnes. They discuss the shows new years resolution and also Jon is heavily questioned over his THREE Christmas trees still being up. He also commits to his lemon based forfeit which gives the producers another favourite Jon clip to overuse. Plus, a scandal rocks the literal police, a pregnant runner gets taken down a peg or two for her cold wet egg delivery and I Love You But returns with a man who needs to wash his hands.

Jan 10, 202654 min

S1 Ep 62Merry RizzQuiz!

Join Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings for the final time of 2025!This weeks Christmas Special discusses times where you've ruined Christmas, some Get Well Soon messages for Angela (that have some passive aggression in them), and a conclusion to the Real Music Quiz...The Literal Police also return with an offence from Strictly Come Dancing and The World Darts Championship - with surprising results...As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected]!

Dec 20, 202552 min

S1 Ep 61A Literal World Record Attempt

AKA - Fail-rerro RocheJoin Jon Richardson & Angela Barnes for a unique take on Saturday mornings!This week, Jon called Angela Barnes' bluff from a few weeks ago and arranged an OFFICIAL WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for her - with very interesting results...They also discussed a viral online trend, tried to bring down a smug listener about his car - and heard two cases in the Literal Police from a darts legend and fellow comedian.As always, if you've got anything you'd like to share with Jon, you can do so anytime. His email is [email protected].

Dec 13, 202559 min

S1 Ep 50The Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Happy Birthday)

This morning on the Spiteful Little Goblin Man Show (Jon Richardson Show) Jon earns accolades in the form of an honourary rap doctorate and the reverse park of the year award, Jons hamster Leaf gets a taste of Tabasco and Sadness and the team speak to a 6th time world champion Golden Skimmer.

Sep 27, 20251h 3m

Ask Tara About The Truncheon

May 2, 202553 min

The Jon Richardson Show Trailer

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Start your weekend right with hilarious moments, great guests and loads more - The Jon Richardson Show on Absolute Radio, Saturdays from 8am.

Sep 3, 20242 min