Richard Osman (Retro) - "The Oldest Person In Scotland"
Summary
Richard Herring hosts a retro episode featuring Richard Osman from the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss Osman’s Guinness World Record, his new novel, and his work on Pointless and House of Games. The pair also play a birthday guessing game with the audience, debating the ages of celebrities like Pete Sampras and Madonna.
Topics discussed
Intro: Edinburgh show updates and Wolfie news
Welcome to Retro Rahalapa and Richard Osman intro
Vagina hygiene myths and what not to put inside
Richard Osman's Guinness World Record and lookalikes
Google questions: Is Richard Osman blind or gay?
Writing a crime novel and family background
Watching TV as a child and career advice
Defending popular TV shows like The Repair Shop
The physical toll of hosting Pointless daily
Producer briefings and celebrity guest intros
House of Games pressure and psychological effects
Playing The Birthday Game with audience members
Daily Express clickbait and podcast appearances
Edinburgh Fringe economics and autograph fees
Hypotheticals: Stealing art and fighting animals
The Thursday Murder Club sequel and Brexit views
Comedy festival highlights and House of Games prizes
Outro: Get Real podcast promo and sponsor thanks
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