RHLSTP with Richard Herring RAACN week 8
Mar 21, 2026
They riff on plans to resurrect the dodo and the chaos that might follow. They lampoon journalists claiming to have unmasked Banksy. They debate toothbrushing frequency and absurd health scares linked to bad oral hygiene. They question famous Bigfoot footage and send a roving reporter into the woods for comic mayhem.
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Commercial Scale Behind De-Extinction
- Colossal Biosciences is resurrecting extinct species which raises Jurassic Park–style ethical fears.
- Richard highlights investor celebrity names and the company's huge valuation to show the commercial scale behind de-extinction attempts.
Reporter Eats Resurrected Dodos On Location
- Roving reporter describes Dodo Park and jokes about eating resurrected dodos during a staged segment.
- The on-air gag includes travel to Mauritius/Dallas confusion and the reporter claiming the dodos 'just jump into your mouth.'
Why Revealing Banksy Misses The Point
- The Banksy identity story is treated as trivial journalism that chases clicks rather than public-interest reporting.
- Richard argues the mystery is central to Banksy's appeal and revealing a name adds little value beyond sensation.