Richard Herring: Talking Cock

The Penis Fly Trap - This week's rodmast might not be suitable for those with a weak stomach or people driving or using heavy machinery - it's a subject that has made two grown men faint during the Talking Cock tour - penile injury. The penis has many enemies including wasps, rubber bands and Cillit Bang, but can also be scratched, bruised or burst by those who love us, as well as detached by those who hate us. Why is the terrible fate of John Wayne Bobbitt seen as humorous? And find out what you should do if you ever become separated from your own penis. Warning this podcast also includes some audio penis touching. (illustration by Alex Collier).

Episode 4 - Talking Sock. Richard is on tour and he's got Ben Elton-like tales of a lost sock to entertain you with, but he's not forgotten about the sergeant with the one blue stripe who loves to stand to attention. This week he's looking at the question 'What's the funniest thing that has ever happened to you involving a penis?' and there are several new tales from the questionnaire to entertain you. Plus Richard reveals three of his own most embarrassing penile moments. And there's a poem from the actor Kevin Eldon. Next week we're looking at penile injuries so email your stories to [email protected]. Check out the tour dates at http://www.richardherring.com/talkingcock2/tour.php and please spread the word about this podcast and the show.

Wee Wee, Poo Poo, Bottom - It's back to childhood and time to remember the confusion and pride that we got from our little fellas, plus the psychological damage risked by embarrassed parents. We find out how fathers feel about their baby-makers once they've made a baby and Rich admits to the most stupid willy-inspired things he did as a youngster including peep-hole folly and window-flashery. Plus circumcision confusion and plastic tips. See if Talking Cock is coming to your town here - http://www.richardherring.com/talkingcock2/tour.php

Tal*ing *o*k, e*is*de 2 - Display it, with Honour - The much delayed release of this penis-based podcast has come about partly due to questions of the suitability of the title for public consumption. This is an issue that Richard faced at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012 (though not in 2002), so today as a bonus extra as we wait for the podcasts to go live, he discusses whether it's right to be quite so prudish about our tummy bananas and why it's all right to say Joe Cocker went off half-cocked in Cockermouth, but not Talking C*ck. He also reveals some of the better penile euphemisms from his questionnaire, as well as the childish names that males called their todgers as kids (and as adults). There's a quite serious poem too. View all the tour dates here - http://www.richardherring.com/talkingcock2/tour.php and buy some tickets to see the live show if you like! Please spread the word about the podcast and the tour to your winkie-obsessed friends and don't be put off by Ian Tunes from iTunes prudish and seemingly random approach to censorship.

You Fuck One Goat - Richard tells the story of why he decided to create this show, reveals what percentage of men would rather lose their two eyes than their one-eyed trouser snake, explains why this a subject for men AND women and reads some new and exclusive answers to the question 'Where have you put your penis for fun?' There's also a belated campaign to free Hull chef Stephen Hall and a poem by the curmudgeonly opera director Stewart Lee. Plus the man who claims hundreds and thousands have touch his willy. (Illustration by Alex Collier)