RED RICHARDSON: Lads Holidays, Life Coaching & Ricky Gervais Inspiration

Viral comedy sensation and regular Ricky Gervais tour support Red Richardson talks to Seann Walsh about being suspended 8 times, a misguided attempt to become a life coach, his teenage love for rapping, his thoughts on comedy and being inspired by South Park, Ricky Gervais, Steve Coogan, Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller.

Stay toxic!

Host: Seann Walsh
Producer: Adam Horton
Digital Activation Producer: Alfie Dundas
Cover Design: Ben Toms
Photography: Jack Margerison
Music: Mike J Benwell

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro – viral clips, Bugatti Live special
0:28 90s quick‑fire: Oasis, Panini, Spice Girls
2:00 Rap alter‑ego “911” & hip‑hop phase
4:35 First cigarette at 12 behind the bike shed
6:50 Crafting a “brave, necessary” stand‑up persona
9:15 Devon childhood: shy kid among hippies & farmers
13:45 Making school sketches – “The OCD” mock‑doc
18:25 Fights, bullet‑hole Peugeot & toxic lad culture
24:30 Writing 160‑page script “Emotional White Male”
29:25 Eight suspensions & the secret fish‑oil “cure”
35:40 Failed life‑coaching start‑up: “Life & Soul”
41:30 First open‑mic at Angel Comedy & circuit discovery
47:25 Industry goes earnest – decision to “stay toxic”
54:40 Lads’ holiday to France ends in chaos
1:00:30 Wrap‑up – Red’s outlook