This morning, I finished The 39 Steps. Just another 9,961 to do today. #LunchPun

VIP Noun: a Roman sixpence #LunchPun

The next IJSH episode (no. 73) is now out! This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 1st August The panellists were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Will T Davies and Bryan Ghosh, and @richardpulsford.bsky.social was the host Link: bit.ly/4p2kJlE NB Apologies for the sound quality

You illustrate the demographics of Norfolk people using a Fen Diagram. #LunchPun

There are claims Pinocchio's nose actually grew when he was being honest. Huge if true. #LunchPun

- You say you need to shop for flowers to flavour your beer, a large outdoor receptacle for your building waste and something for your horse to practice leaping over? How far will we have to travel? - Don't worry it's just a hop, skip and a jump away #LunchPun

- This takeaway is REALLY salty and spicy! - Savoury? - OK, this takeaway is VERY salty and spicy! #LunchPun

- Unfortunately the composer is ill so the concert's been cancelled - Haydn sick? - No, I don't want to play childish games #LunchPun

History-themed podcast IJSH returns to the @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social on Sunday 8th Feb 2026 at Wygston's House, with @pepitaprods.bsky.social Kevin Hudson and Ben Ennis on the panel, and host @richardpulsford.bsky.social You can buy your tickets (£7.50 (£6.00 concessions)) here: bit.ly/3X7lHkx

I kept trying to explain to my son how to dress up like a smurf, until he was blue in the face #LunchPun

The cold water here isn't soft but my kettle has fur #LunchPun

If anyone wants to talk about the strong aroma in the office, my Dior's always open. #LunchPun

The noise at the tattoo parlour was ear piercing #LunchPun

Guy Fawkes travelled extensively in Europe, so while most of us associate baked potatoes with bonfires, it was always penne for the Guy. #LunchPun

#LunchPun Just watched a load of politicians arguing on BBC1 about the best County Christmas Shows where you can buy dried grapes to add to a Xmas cake. I do like curranty fairs programmes.

The guard at the fireworks display kicked up a stink after I crept over the fence and let off a big one #LunchPun

I'll be appearing at The Cosy Club in the Nottingham Comedy Festival this Sunday at 16:30 performing one-liners and puns in my show 'The Short Joke Teller Returns'. If you're in the area, it would be lovely to see you there. Tickets: bit.ly/42dpBLQ

DENTISTRY: Definition - a person’s motor insurance claims record #lunchpun

Got called in to work today on my day off because apparently there was a hacker in the building and i needed to find them. Ended up taking part in a ritual war dance. #LunchPun

In WW2, German pilots used to bark at the enemy as a joke but the Brits knew how to deal with the woof laughter #LunchPun

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 'Towns in the Hallowe'en spirit' award: Goring, creepy Crawley and Goole #LunchPun

I miss trick-or-treating at David Bowie's house. He'd give out wee candy Heroes, just for one day. #LunchPun

The last time I tried to do the Time Warp it was a horror show #LunchPun

- Has the cable engineer texted you his lunch order yet? - Yes. He wants bran and strong alcohol measures. - Let's see. No, fiber optics is what he's here to fix! #LunchPun

The next IJSH episode (no. 72) is now out! This one was recorded at the Gold Hill Museum in Shaftesbury on 18th July. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were Tim Biglowe @richierands-tmtl.bsky.social and Elaine Barratt. Listen out for Tim's topical joke! Link: bit.ly/48To0PB

I left the TV remote on the bed last night and kept turning over in my sleep. #LunchPun

Skaters rescued some ducks trapped as waters froze in Holland which was an ice Dutch #LunchPun

The @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social 2026 programme has been launched today. I will have be presenting four different shows in the festival in February and be taking part in a double-header as well. All links to my shows can be found on linktr.ee/richardpulsford

Army general: "I said, 'Bring me the Artillery!'" #LunchPun

The next IJSH episode (no. 72) will be published on Thursday, 30th October and it's from another new location - Shaftesbury! It was recorded at The Gold Hill Museum on 18th July. On the panel were Tim Biglowe @richierands-tmtl.bsky.social and Elaine Barratt, with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social.

I left my magazine on the bus. At Lost Property they showed me the only one which had been handed in, which wasn't mine. I told them it wasn't a big issue. #LunchPun

I like that Meatloaf song about how the boy from the Simpsons was so keen to get away from Humberside: Like a Bart out of Hull #LunchPun

- While visiting rural Arizona, I was welcomed by the Native Americans - Apache reception? - No, my phone was working fine out there #LunchPun

- Hi, I'm Mr Galloway, and this is my son, Kerry - Why, howdy, cow boy! #LunchPun

- Hi, Ivan? - No, it's Igor. Remember me? - Sorry, Igor. It's me that's Ivan! I'm Terrible when it comes to names. #LunchPun

Hard of hearing people have complained to the BBC they don't know what Prince Andrew is saying as he's been denied any subtitles #LunchPun

My wife and I didn't speak the whole time we were on the M62 because she wanted apple crumble for dessert, and I wanted banoffee pie. The road to Hull is paved with pudding tensions. #LunchPun

I found my young child eating small pebbles and now he's gravelly ill #LunchPun

The next IJSH episode (no. 71) is now out! This episode was recorded at the Scarborough Fringe on 13th June. The panellists were @denzil-de-cristo.bsky.social Bryan Ghosh and local expert John Oxley, and @richardpulsford.bsky.social was the host. Link: bit.ly/48ykuKi

I got arrested for playing a trumpet loudly right next to someone's head, but my friend got away with it. It's toot ear justice. #LunchPun

- I've completed writing my overture - Fully composed? - No, it was getting a bit fraught towards the end #LunchPun

Windsor Castle now has a branch of Sainsbury's but it only sells products from their 'Taste the Deference' range #LunchPun

The next IJSH episode (no. 71) will be published tomorrow, 16th October! This episode features a show at the Scarborough Fringe, recorded on 13th June. The panellists were @denzil-de-cristo.bsky.social Bryan Ghosh and local expert John Oxley, and @richardpulsford.bsky.social was the host.

I read a story about men in the 1800's who were so poor they resorted to selling their own foreskins. It was very dick-ends-ian. #LunchPun

I've done an interview with Faversham Radio to talk about both my shows in @favershamfringe.bsky.social this Saturday 18th October Tickets: Yorkshire Dad, Immigrant Mum bit.ly/4fzQn6D The Short Joke Teller Returns bit.ly/41vlJp4 The interview: bit.ly/4h9oKBW

Since ancient times most of us haven't amounted to much. That's just the lore of averages. #LunchPun

I'll be performing my latest puns and one-liners show The Short Joke Teller Returns at Nottingham's Cosy Club in the Nottingham Comedy Festival on Sunday 9th November at 16:30. Tickets: bit.ly/42dpBLQ

I've invented a new saying, 'as proud as a Frenchman making strawberry butter', which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely churn of fraise. #LunchPun

I'm driving to Wiltshire and my friend's satnav keeps saying turn right to Devizes but I'd rather be left to my own devices #LunchPun

- That speed camera flashed me but that doesn't mean I'll receive a Fixed Penalty Notice, does it? - Fine doubt? - How can I though? #LunchPun