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Welcome to The Rugged & The Right, the ultimate fan-powered podcast celebrating the brilliant comedy, unique personalities, and unforgettable moments of Russell Howard and Jon Richardson! If you’re obsessed with Russell’s boundless energy and joyful storytelling, or Jon’s delightfully logical, delightfully nerdy worldview — you’re in the right place. Each episode, we dive into:Classic routines & iconic bits — from Russell’s lightning-fast riffs to Jon’s brilliantly obsessive observations. Deep fan discussions — dissecting favourite jokes, tours, TV appearances, and those hilarious contrast

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Josh Widdicombe XFM #40 – James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar 25.06.2026 1:00:54

Kerry Godliman joins Josh in the studio, Nish Kumar has another conspiracy theory and James Acaster reads a scrape sent in by a viewer. Broadcast on 4th March 2014

Josh Widdicombe XFM #39 – John Robins, Nish Kumar, Ivo Graham 25.06.2026 1:05:15

John Robins and Ivo Graham join Josh in the studio. Nish discusses his craziest conspiracy theory yet. Broadcast on 18th February 2014.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #38 – James Acaster Agony Uncle 2, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar 24.06.2026 56:43

James Acaster gives another listener some advice, Nish Kumar shares another conspiracy theory and Miles Jupp joins Josh in the studio. Broadcast on 11th February 2014.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #37 – Mike Wozniak, Rob Beckett, Nish Kumar 24.06.2026 1:04:51

Mike Wozniak and Rob Beckett join Josh in the studio and Nish Kumar talks about a conspiracy theory involving JK Rowling. Broadcast on 4th February 2014.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #36 – James Acaster Agony Uncle 1, Nish Kumar, Tiffany Stevenson. 24.06.2026 43:21

James Acaster's new feature, Agony Uncle (Moral Maze), begins. Nish Kumar's Nishapedia also begins with a Sadam Hussain conspiracy and Tiffany Stevenson joins Josh in the studio. Broadcast on 27th January 2014.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #35 – Christmas - James Acaster Classic Scrape 30, Elis James, Matthew Crosby 23.06.2026 43:02

James Acaster shares a Christmas Scrape, Elis joins Josh in the studio and Matthew Crosby reads from the autobiography of Des O' Connor. Broadcast on 23rd December 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #34 – Nish Kumar, Harriet Kemsley, Matthew Crosby. 23.06.2026 53:04

Nish Kumar and Harriet Kemsley join Josh in the studio. Matthew Crosby reads from Sharon Osbourne's autobiography. Broadcast on 9th December 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #33 – Stephen Merchant Returns, James Acaster Classic Scrape 29, Matthew Crosby 23.06.2026 1:01:08

Stephen Merchant joins Josh in the studio, James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in and talks about another celebrity autobiography. Broadcast on 26th November 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #32 – Jack Dee, James Acaster Classic Scrape 28, Matthew Crosby 22.06.2026 55:46

Jack Dee is in the studio, James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby reads from another celebrity autobiography. Broadcast on 19th November 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #31 – Joe Lycett in the studio, Nick Helm 16.06.2026 50:55

Joe Lycett returns and joins Josh in the studio. Nick Helm pops in for the final hour. Broadcast on 12th November 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #30 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 27, Adam Hills, Matthew Crosby 15.06.2026 38:43

James Acaster and Adam Hill join josh. James shares another Classic Scrape and Matthew Crosby talks about Fern Britton's Book. Broadcast on 5th November 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 28 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 25, Matthew Crosby 11.06.2026 37:25

James Acaster shares another scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in to discuss David Beckham's autobiography. Broadcast on 15th October 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 27 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 24, Matthew Crosby 11.06.2026 36:37

James Acaster shares his recent scrape and Matthew Crosby reads another celebrity autobiography. Broadcast on 8th October 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 26 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 23, Matthew Crosby 09.06.2026 43:50

James Acaster shares his 23rd scrape and Matthew Crosby calls in with another celebrity autobiography. Broadcast on 1st October 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 25 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 22, Sean Walsh, Matthew Crosby 08.06.2026 42:55

James Acaster shares another Classic Scape, Sean Walsh joins Josh in the studio and Matthew Crosby phones in. Broadcast on 24th September 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 24 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 21, Matthew Crosby 04.06.2026 33:47

James Acaster shares another Classic Scape and Matthew Crosby phones in. Broadcast on 11th September 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 23 – Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett 03.06.2026 30:12

Rob Beckett Joins Josh in the studio and Joe Lycett calls in. Broadcast on 3rd September 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #22 – John Robins, Sara Pascoe, James Acaster Classic Scrape 20, Joe Lycett 28.05.2026 42:57

Josh is still at the Edinburgh Festival and is joined by James Acaster, Joe Lycett, John Robins, Sara Pascoe and Matt FordeBroadcast on 20th August 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #21: James Acaster Classic Scrape 19, Joe Lycett, Charlie Baker 27.05.2026 23:17

Josh is at the Edinburgh festival and is joined by James Acaster, Joe Lycett and Charlie Baker. Broadcast on 13th August 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #20 – Holly Walsh, James Acaster Classic Scrape 18 26.05.2026 39:41

James Acaster shares another classic scrape and Holly Walsh joins Josh in the studio. Broadcast on 30th July 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #19 -James Acaster Classic Scrape 17, Joe Lycett on the moon landing 26.05.2026 31:51

James Acaster shares another Classic Scrape. Joe Lycett on the moon landing. Broadcast on 23rd July 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #18 – James Acaster vs Tom Craine: Battle of the Scrapes (Classic Scrape 16) 21.05.2026 42:40

James Acaster and Tom Craine go head-to-head in the battle of the scrapes. Broadcast on 9th July 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM # 17 – James Acaster Classic Scrape 15, Joe Lycett 20.05.2026 34:20

James Acaster joins Josh for another Classic Scrape, Joe Lycett on SolihullBroadcast on 25th June 2013

Josh Widdicombe XFM #15 – Nish Kumar, James Acaster Classic Scrape 13, Joe Lycett 18.05.2026 42:47

Nish Kumar joins Josh in the studio and Joe Lycett calls in from his holiday in Tenerife. Broadcast on 11th June 2013.

Josh Widdicombe XFM #13 – Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett on a Jewellery Heist 16.05.2026 36:26

Isy Suttie, also known as Dobbie from Peep Show, joins Josh in the studio. Joe Lycett phones in to talk about a recent jewellery heist. Broadcast on 21st May 2013.