https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-richtea-and-biscuits-podcast--4801141enHobbiesCopyright Richie Josephhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5ef8dc1f05b18c656f59a52a1cc072f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-richtea-and-biscuits-podcast--4801141Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:25:04 +0000Richie JosephRichie Josephfeeds@spreaker.comTake a dunk of this biscuit and we can guarantee we will enRICH your entertainment.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-happy-ending--50068573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50068573Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000Richie JosephThe end of the podcast for now and why it is a Happy Ending.816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-the-marathon-for-mental-health-awareness-week--49710167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49710167Sun, 08 May 2022 12:02:46 +0000Richie JosephMental Health Awareness Week in the U.K begins tomorrow. Find about this year's theme and what I'm doing to raise awareness of it.899mentalhealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-eurovision-2022-in-around-45--49702971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49702971Sat, 07 May 2022 15:49:11 +0000Richie JosephThe episode that I look forward to record to every year and it's of course the Eurovision 2022 episode. I tried to sum it up in under 30 minutes, but went over so here is the contest and all you need to know about it in around 45 minutes.2617eurovisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-9-episode-58-dream-contest-8-9-10--49384642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49384642Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:41:51 +0000Richie JosephThe final episode being released today and the conclusion to the dream contest nominees. I decided to squash the remaining 15 states into this episode. Can you name the states I have left to this episode?1242americansongcontest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-8-episode-57-dream-contest-7--49384641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49384641Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:38:44 +0000Richie JosephThe third of four episodes released today sees us count in Mississippi, to then in Kansas, New Hampshire, Wyoming before ending up in Tennessee.602americansongconest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-7-episode-56-dream-contest-6--49384639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49384639Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:36:40 +0000Richie JosephThe second of the quartet of episodes released today! Part 6 of the dream contest takes us to Montana, then the newest of Mexicos before heading to Arizona, singing in Oklahoma before ending in the great state of Texas.699americansongcontest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-best-week-of-2022-so-far--49384637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49384637Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:33:16 +0000Richie Joseph4 episodes in 1 day, starts with a really positive note on what has been the best week of a really topsy turvy year so far and how it should be the benchmark for the rest of the year.1102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-the-wrestling-love-affair--49268378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49268378Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:19:37 +0000Richie JosephFINALLY it's time to talk about one of my pillars of my interests and that is Wrestling and with Wrestlemania this weekend, here's why I love wrestling and debunking myths about it.1240wrestling,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-97-days--49268374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49268374Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000Richie Joseph97 days, time to be open and honest about what has happened and how I am finally finding my feet again.1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-f1-2022-preview--49121088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49121088Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:07:42 +0000Richie JosephToday for the first time since the controversy in Abu Dhabi, we quote the late Murray Walker to say "Go, Go, Go" for a new season of Formula One. Here we preview the season ahead, what's new for 2022 and our predictions for the season.3290f1,formulaonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-6-episode-51-dream-contest-5--49044846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49044846Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:24:43 +0000Richie JosephIn this episode, we go to the Dakotas, connect up with Connecticut, then onto Massachusetts before ending up in New Jersey749americansongcontest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-50-not-out-still-standing--48959856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48959856Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:23:14 +0000Richie JosephThe 50th Episode of the podcast! In this special episode I look back at my favourite moments of the podcast & talk about what's happened since the Time To Talk episode.1192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-5-episode-49-dream-contest-4--48886407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48886407Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:35:17 +0000Richie JosephIn the fourth episode, we rhyme Alaska and Nebraska, go to Maine before going to 5 0 of Hawaii and ending in the Empire State of Mind that is New York.883americansongcontest,eurovision,newyork,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-4-episode-48-dream-contest-3--48807106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48807106Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:16:34 +0000Richie JosephIn the third episode, we cover two of the I states in Indiana and Illinois. We also visit Virginia and Ohio before we end up in the Penn that is Pennsylvania.870americansongcontest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-3-episode-47-dream-contest-2--48806849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48806849Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:48:59 +0000Richie JosephIn episode number 2, we take a midnight train first stopping in West Virginia, then Louisana, Arkansas and Missouri before we end up in our destination of Georgia.909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-2-episode-46-dream-contest-1--48806675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48806675Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:22:40 +0000Richie JosephIn the first episode looking at a Dream American Song Contest, we look at the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky & Florida. See who I would pick for each state here!920americansongcontest,eurovision,florida,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-song-contest-1-episode-45-yes-it-s-happening--48703887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48703887Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:31:50 +0000Richie JosephThe American version of Eurovision is actually happening. The American Song Contest starts in March. Find out what it is all about & the brand new series coming to the podcast!757americansongcontest,eurovision,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-time-to-talk--48545573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48545573Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:00:02 +0000Richie Joseph3rd February is Time to Talk Day. Time to Talk Day is the UK's biggest mental health conversation. In this episode, I do exactly that and opening up hitting rock bottom.886mentalhealth,timetotalkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-2021-year-in-rich-view--48061859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48061859Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:45:02 +0000Richie JosephYes we are back, back again. 2021 has been one whirlwind of a year! Here I look back at some of the moments of the year coming to a close.34092021,eurovision,f1,footballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-pastures-new-no-more-words--45670823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45670823Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:25:16 +0000Richie JosephThe final episode of the podcast. Wishing it could end on a much lighter note but after what has happened after Italy's win over England, I could not stay silent.1821truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-random-uni-memories-6-2-dissertations--45611861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45611861Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:25:10 +0000Richie JosephOn the final episode of Random Uni Memories, find out why I ended up doing 2 dissertations and there's a logical reason behind it!1014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-the-impact-of-eurovision-a-month-and-a-bit-on--45561876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45561876Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:09:21 +0000Richie JosephLong overdue this episode! Here I talk about the 2021 contest a month and a bit and it's historic impact it has had!1400eurovision,eurovision2021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-random-uni-memories-5-first-year-flashback--45465428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45465428Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:57:15 +0000Richie Joseph5th edition of Random Uni Memories is here and this one is about first year of uni, adjusting to new scenery, new culture and new environments.1246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-life-before-uni--45456698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45456698Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:51:48 +0000Richie JosephAfter a small break, we're back and a kind of prelude to the next episode of Random Uni Memories, talking about life before uni.2329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-taking-the-knee-debate--45251107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45251107Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:25:04 +0000Richie JosephAway from the Euros and the football, the England football team are making headlines for continuing to take the knee to show awareness of racial inequality. This has been met with some despise from some England fans, who have even booed the knee. In...2415blacklivesmatter,england,euro2020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-6-episode-36-full-preview-my-prediction--45251065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45251065Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:25:07 +0000Richie JosephEURO 2020 kicks off tonight! Ahead of the start, here's a full preview of all the teams, players to watch out for and what I predict will happen!1915euro2020,footballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-5-episode-35-will-football-come-home--45235322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45235322Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:25:09 +0000Richie Joseph1 day until kick off! We've covered four national teams, but now for the big one. Will Football Come Home? We preview the England team & predict how well England can do.3873england,euro2020,footballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-4-episode-34-scotland-the-tale-of-the-tartan-army--45219637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45219637Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:25:05 +0000Richie JosephNot long to go till Euro 2020 starts! Another focus on a nation, this time in Scotland as I'm joined by Matt to preview the return of the Tartan Army at the Euros for the first time since 1996!1751euro2020,football,scotlandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-ligue-1-review--45168373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45168373Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:30:05 +0000Richie JosephA big shock happened in the French league this year, find out what it was in the Ligue 1 Review of the 2020/21 season.2075football,france,ligue1falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-bundesliga-review--45168372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45168372Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:25:08 +0000Richie JosephFind out what else happened apart from Bayern Munich winning their 9th title in this Bundesliga Review of the 2020/21 season!2702bundesliga,football,germanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-random-uni-memories-4-enrich--44606921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44606921Mon, 31 May 2021 10:25:04 +0000Richie JosephIn this fourth instalment of Random Uni Memories, find out where the enRICH part of this podcast originated from and an experience I will never forget.1421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-3-episode-30-deutsche-edition--45087587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45087587Sun, 30 May 2021 10:25:08 +0000Richie JosephEpisode number 3 previewing the Euros, and here I discuss the German national team and whether Jogi Low has picked a team to win on his Last Dance.1273diemannschaft,euro2020,football,germanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-premier-league-review-2--45067278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45067278Sat, 29 May 2021 09:23:35 +0000Richie JosephThe second part of the Premier League Review! Following up the VAR special, here's the season just gone summed up and my opinions on it and the season to come!2580football,premierleaguefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-2-episode-28-edition-francaise--45062043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45062043Fri, 28 May 2021 10:25:02 +0000Richie JosephThe second episode about the Euros and it's on the World Cup Winners, France. Here I preview the squad, what I think Didier Deschamps should have gone for and my thoughts on how far France will go!1730euro2020,football,france,lesbleusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-premier-league-review-1-var-special--44831173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44831173Sun, 23 May 2021 10:25:02 +0000Richie JosephIt's the final day of the league season, so checking if we can do this... VAR check complete. We can enRICH your entertainment and it is time for the long awaited VAR special. Here I'm joined by Steph, Alexis and Luigi talking about VAR, whether they...2736football,premierleague,varfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-6-episode-26-ranking-every-eurovision-winner--44606919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44606919Sat, 22 May 2021 10:25:03 +0000Richie JosephIt is Eurovision day! 2 years in the making, we finally go to Rotterdam for Eurovision! It means the finale of Eurovision week & before we crown a new winner tonight, I rank every winner from worst to best!1552eurovision,eurovisionweekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-5-episode-25-best-by-running-order--44204122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44204122Fri, 21 May 2021 10:25:05 +0000Richie JosephOne more sleep until Eurovision 2021! When you perform in the grand final of Eurovision can be the difference & today I explain that but also my favourite songs in the position they performed in the final!1414eurovision,eurovisionweekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-4-episode-24-my-alternative-winners--44203206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44203206Thu, 20 May 2021 10:25:02 +0000Richie JosephEpisode 4 of Eurovision week and this one I go through the contests from 2007 until 2019, and state who in my opinion should have won the contest. Some I agree with the actual winner, others I certainly do not!1392eurovision,eurovisionweekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-3-episode-23-eurovision-2020-the-lost-contest--44163367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44163367Wed, 19 May 2021 10:25:08 +0000Richie JosephEpisode 3 of Eurovision week & here I talk about the lost contest of 2020 which was cancelled due to COVID-19. I go through all the acts & give my honest opinion on them & decide who would have won if we had this contest.1707eurovision,eurovision2020,eurovisionweekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-2-episode-22-eurovision-2021-in-under-60--44820365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44820365Tue, 18 May 2021 10:25:06 +0000Richie JosephEpisode 2 of #eurovisionweek and this one is the big one. The one about this year's contest in Rotterdam. I sum up the contest in under 60 minutes, who's taking part, my tips to win and come last and of course my honest yet savage opinions on some of...32662021,eurovision,eurovision2021,openupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eurovisionweek-1-episode-21-my-all-time-favourites-why-i-love-the-contest--44163366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44163366Mon, 17 May 2021 10:25:09 +0000Richie JosephIt is officially Eurovision week & time to #openup again! There's gonna be an episode now everyday until the final on Saturday & we kick off with why I love the contest & why it means a lot to me and revealing my favourite Eurovision songs of all time!2116eurovision,eurovisionweekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euro-2020-1-episode-20-italian-edition--44721107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44721107Sun, 16 May 2021 10:25:18 +0000Richie JosephEuro 2020 is just under a month away and in the first episode about the tournament is about one potential favourite in Italy, where I'm joined by Rob & Luigi discussing who should be part of the squad for Mission Italia.3874euro2020,italyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-mentalhealthawarenessweek-opening-up-about-mental-health--44204137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44204137Sat, 15 May 2021 10:25:07 +0000Richie JosephThis week is Mental Health Awareness week and in this one, I open up about my struggles with mental health, something which I found extremely difficult to open up about and what I still struggle with now.2178mentalhealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-13-months-in-lockdown--44466968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44466968Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:25:09 +0000Richie JosephA more candid and honest episode today about life in lockdown. From quizzes, to life working from home I explain how life has been in lockdown.1899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-european-super-league-saga--44406244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44406244Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:35:06 +0000Richie JosephIt's been all over the news, whether you like football or not about the European Super League in football. In this special episode, I explain what this is all about, the pro and cons, talk to 5 passionate football fans about it and finally say what I...5165arsenal,chelsea,fifa,football,liverpool,mancity,manunited,saynotoeuropeansuperleague,saynotosuperleague,spurs,superleague,uefafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-diaspora-experience--44348879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44348879Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:25:04 +0000Richie JosephIn this episode, Francis and myself discover Diaspora, what it is and how we both experience it.3377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-serie-a-review-preview--44321913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44321913Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:25:10 +0000Richie JosephIn today's episode we review/preview this season in Italy in Serie A. Joined by Luigi, we look back on the season so far and predict what will happen in the rest of the campaign!3038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-random-uni-memories-3-the-story-of-it-s-murder-on-the-dancefloor--44204174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44204174Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:15:08 +0000Richie JosephPotentially the one story you've been waiting for! On the 3rd episode of Random Uni Memories, discover why I have this alter-ego named after the singer of the chorus of this song!967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-random-uni-memories-2-year-abroad-in-germany--44164069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44164069Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:25:10 +0000Richie JosephOn the second episode of Random Uni Memories or R.U.M for short... it's part 2 of my year abroad, this time the German side. Find out how different it was to France and really summed up the idea of the year abroad being a emotional rollercoaster.1641berlin,germany,yearabroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-random-uni-memories-1-the-french-year-abroad--44103901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44103901Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:25:03 +0000Richie JosephOn a brand new series on the podcast, reminiscing about my time at university, we kick off to a time where I was not actually at university but abroad, first of all in France and Jasmine joins me to look back at our time in France.2724france,uni,yearabroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-champions-league-europa-league-preview--44103896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44103896Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:25:18 +0000Richie JosephAs crunch time arrives in the UEFA Champions League & Europa League, Rob and I preview what's to come in the two premier European club competitions.2748championsleague,europaleague,football,ucl,uelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-wenger-vs-ferguson--44103892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44103892Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:25:12 +0000Richie JosephA classic old football debate with a twist. Myself as an Arsenal fan arguing for Sir Alex and a Manchester United fan in Matt, arguing for Wenger, what could go wrong?!2029arsenal,football,manchesterunited,manutd,premierleague,wengerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-hundred--44053891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44053891Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:25:18 +0000Richie JosephAdding another sport to the podcast, here Callum and I preview the newest competition in English cricket, the Hundred, what it is all about and what we hope to see.2798cricket,thehundredfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-media-portrayal-of-races-movements--44053890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44053890Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:25:04 +0000Richie JosephIn this episode Francis & I discuss in the light of the Meghan and Harry interview, how the media seem to portray different races and movements.2650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-wesaynotomazepin-and-the-farce-of-weraceasone--43953350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43953350Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:25:12 +0000Richie JosephAnother episode on Formula One but a more critical and blunt look at the state of the sport especially in 2021, why the majority of the F1 Community say #wesaynotomazepin and why #weraceasone by F1 is a farce.1450weraceasone,wesaynotomazepinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-f1-2021-preview--43953266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43953266Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:25:04 +0000Richie JosephAnother sports episode but not football! Instead James & I preview the 2021 Formula One season starting this weekend!4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-desert-island-discs-kinda--43831875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831875Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:01:27 +0000Richie JosephOn this episode, Will and myself do a kinda Desert Island Discs, where we discuss what 5 songs we would take if we were stranded on a desert island.2149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-what-to-expect-from-the-vaccine--43831876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831876Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:20:03 +0000Richie JosephToday we discuss with a great friend of mine what you should expect when you get your COVID-19 vaccine.1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-liverpool-s-title-defence--43831878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831878Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:25:18 +0000Richie JosephThe first football episode and here I grill a couple of Liverpool fans and discuss their team's terrible title defence of the Premier League this season.2807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-business-in-lockdown--43831877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831877Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:34:21 +0000Richie JosephToday we talk to Sophie, the founder of Sophie's Sweet Treats and her story of how she created a business in lockdown.1298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-writing-for-release--43831879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43831879Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:30:34 +0000Richie JosephThe first proper episode is here and today we will talk about writing can be used as a release and differentiating a release and a distraction.1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-0-the-prologue--43832038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43832038Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:33:36 +0000Richie JosephSo I decided to actually do a podcast! Here I will explain why I started it, how the name came about and what you can expect from the RichTea & Biscuits podcast.700falsefull