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Shanthi Gives Advice on Flying, Grandparents & Fighting in Relationships
22 oktober 2026 · 37 min
What’s the best way to cure a fear of flying? According to Shanthi, pray...or fly to Portsmouth. Lees meer
It’s Thursday, which means Romesh’s mum Shanthi is back to answer your questions and family dilemmas on The Romesh Ranganathan Show.
There’s a lottery win dream purchase, a trigonometry refresher with a questionable acronym, a garden centre saga that Shanthi has been waiting to tell, and a flight attendant role play that goes completely off the rails.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro02:52 Shanthi's nail dilemma06:14 Shanthi's pep talk for the show08:26 Who is Shanthi's best friend?09:45 Listener questions10:11 Ruby's fear of flying15:31 The mystery noise19:40 Shanthi's advice for new parents24:15 Romesh's rapper days25:15 Shanthi's garden centre saga28:23 Could Shanthi have been a flight attendant?30:08 Flight attendant role play33:38 Outro
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Katherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughters, Celine Dion & Why Women Should Misbehave
19 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Why did Katherine Ryan fly home from Spain on her own? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian, presenter and author Katherine Ryan, ahead of her new book Confessions of a Firstborn Daughter (out 22nd October).
They get into eldest daughter syndrome, juggling four kids and a career, and why Katherine thinks women should misbehave a little more.
Plus, there’s a Romesh gift with a very questionable backstory, a game of Misquoted involving maple syrup and a Bolognese, and some strong opinions on how to clean a toilet properly.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro02:29 Katherine's Spanish escape07:47 Celine Dion in Paris13:26 A gift for Katherine17:18 Kids' birthday parties and drunk mums23:17 Parenting with a nanny rota28:04 The double standards women face29:07 Katherine's secret life in the TikTok comments36:26 Hollywood and Nikki Glaser39:39 Hiding a pregnancy on a sitcom41:38 Confessions of a Firstborn Daughter42:34 What is eldest daughter syndrome?47:41 A question from Shanthi48:22 Katherine's 17-year-old daughter, Violet51:36 Cosmetic procedures and confidence58:49 Misquoted1:09:09 Outro
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Shanthi’s Free Holiday, Romesh’s Underwear & Vegan Teasing
15 oktober 2026 · 52 min
How should you react when your son offers you an all-expenses-paid holiday? Lees meer
On this edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh tells his mum Shanthi he’s taking her to Portugal next May. Her first reaction is not what he’d hoped for, so they try again.
Before that, there’s a public plea to Next for freebies and an embarrassing underwear moment from Romesh’s teaching days.
Then it’s your questions: what to do when a child repeats the wrong line in public, how to handle friends and family teasing you for being vegan, and Romesh’s very questionable translation of a Portuguese doughnut chant.A Ranga Bee Production.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro00:57 Next owes Shanthi freebies06:55 Romesh’s underwear at the till08:29 What did Tom Hiddleston whisper to Idris Elba?12:09 Would Shanthi climb Everest?13:35 Are the Northern Lights overrated?16:23 Romesh’s holiday announcement18:28 “We’re not going to Portugal”20:03 Take two: the redo20:38 Taking the podcast to Portugal21:28 Lisa meets Jamie Redknapp24:58 Romesh helps an injured cyclist33:11 Does Shanthi swear?36:02 The Portuguese doughnut sellers45:56 Would Shanthi ever go vegan?48:20 Outro
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Tom Hiddleston on Conquering Everest, the Marvel Universe & Soccer Aid
12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
What do Loki, Everest and Arsenal tea bags have in common? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by actor Tom Hiddleston to talk about his new film Tenzing the true story behind the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, and what it was like filming it for real, with no green screen.
They also get into 16 years as Loki, what Marvel gets right (and why it deserves more credit), and exactly how much Tom knows about what comes next.
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Tenzing is available on Apple TV from 16th October.
Chapters
00:00 Intro02:50 A gift for Tom05:02 How will Arsenal do this season?06:16 Tom’s Soccer Aid experience10:41 Are actors competitive?13:30 Tom’s new film, Tenzing14:28 Why Tenzing’s story needed telling23:33 Filming Everest for real25:08 Playing Loki31:21 Why Marvel connects with everyone38:05 Doomsday theories42:07 A question from Shanthi45:42 That Chatty Man dance46:56 Dancing in Much Ado About Nothing55:40 The best advice Tom’s ever been given57:42 Outro
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Shanthi's Reincarnation, Gym Etiquette & Getting Caught In The Act
8 oktober 2026 · 46 min
What do you say when your 8-year-old walks in on you in 'the act'? Lees meer
Romesh and his mum Shanthi take on your questions and family dilemmas, even though they remain thoroughly unqualified to do so.
This week, a listener needs help after their son caught them in the middle of the night, and Romesh and Shanthi try to work out the best response. A role play that quickly goes off the rails...
Got a dilemma? Send us a voice note or email, and we might answer it on the show. Nothing is off limits (we really mean it).
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Shanthi's Next outfit
03:08 Caught by an 8-year-old
05:11 Questionable role play
14:03 Romesh on gym self-consciousness
19:10 Romesh's golden rule for sticking to fitness
20:13 Shanthi's diet and jacket potato fillings
22:16 Farting etiquette
24:56 Does reincarnation exist?
29:12 The reincarnated child surgeon
31:48 Shanthi's fortune teller and the fake FUBU
36:23 Romesh can't read the menu
43:07 Outro
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Stacey Dooley on 100+ Documentaries, Selling Sunset & Southampton
5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
What makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by broadcaster and documentary maker Stacey Dooley to reflect on her journey through documentary-making, how she approaches telling them and the stories and experiences that have stayed with her.
They also get into some very important Selling Sunset and Below Deck gossip, before Stacey explains exactly why she hates Southampton.Plus, there's some questionable role play, a game of Misquoted and a brief detour into boxing, Little Mix and Jamie Oliver.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro05:56 A gift for Stacey08:21 Why Stacey loves boxing12:39 Stacey hobbies14:36 Questionable role play17:06 What makes Stacey a good documentary maker25:37 Selling Sunset and Below Deck gossip28:16 Louis Theroux and the manosphere29:55 Stacey's new documentaries38:38 Are there really goodies and baddies?44:35 A question from Shanthi45:43 Why Stacey hates Southampton50:47 Lessons from inspiring women55:16 Who Stacey would love to interview1:07:27 Outro
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The Celebrity Impressions Challenge
1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Can Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with listener questions, family stories and a celebrity impressions challenge that quickly gets out of hand.
From Shanthi’s early morning routines to what it's like being a grandma, the pair discuss family relationships throughout including a family trip to Devil's Dyke that Romesh missed out on.
Elsewhere, the team suggest a Celebrity Impressions Challenge where Romesh is put through his paces as he attempts impressions of David Attenborough, Simon Cowell, and Gordon Ramsay and Shanthi is challenged to Nigella Lawson (you don't want to miss it).
And, as usual, we take on your questions, discussing what happens when children start pulling away as they get older, and how to approach telling a traditional family about a relationship that crosses caste boundaries, with some of the best advice in the business.
Plus, Shanthi shares a deeply personal story about her parents and the choices they made for love.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:58 Morning routines & garden chat
05:02 Shanthi’s advice to Rom
07:30 Shanthi as a grandma
08:50 TikTok Shop & Bank mishaps
14:15 When Lenny Henry had Shanthi’s back
15:20 Celebrity Impressions Challenge
25:52 Shanthi holds Romesh to his word
28:14 Shanthi's favourite podcast moment
29:46 Shanthi's trip to Devil's Dyke
35:10 Listener questions: parenting & caste
54:45 Shanthi shares her parents story
57:27 Outro
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Lenny Henry On Comedy, Dramatic Acting & Returning To Stand-Up
28 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
What did Eddie Murphy say to Lenny Henry? Lees meer
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by the legendary comedian, actor, and writer, Sir Lenny Henry.
The pair look back at Lenny’s incredible career, from his early stand-up and TV shows, to his latest projects. They discuss racism, realities of working in the entertainment industry, and the pressure that comes with a long career.
Lenny talks about his return to stand-up with his new tour, Lenny Henry: Still at Large, and his new BBC show,The Split Up (available on BBC iPlayer now).
Plus, they deep dive into the world of being a stand-up comedian, inspirations, and how it's changed over the years.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Lenny get into self-care, manscaping, and some questionable fashion choices, and Lenny opens up about death, grief, and some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his life. Plus, Shanthi has a bone to pick with Romesh...
A fascinating conversation about comedy, careers, ageing, loss, and what it takes to keep going.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:46 When Lenny and Romesh met
05:20 A gift for Lenny
08:34 Lenny’s career
13:53 On True Identity
17:30 On chef and career mentality
18:54 The challenges of the industry
20:44 Lenny reads Romesh
22:45 Self-care and manscaping
25:20 Fashion faux pas
29:29 The upcoming tour and being on stage
40:06 A question from Shanthi on impressions
43:54 The Split Up
29:38 Misquoted
57:11 On death and grief
58:45 Some advice from Lenny
59:59 Outro
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Celebrating One Year Of The Romesh Ranganathan Show
24 september 2026 · 49 min
Who does Shanthi want next on the podcast? Lees meer
In this special, one-year anniversary episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate a whole year of the podcast with a little help from the team and a surprise message from none other than our first guest, Michael Sheen.
The pair look back at some of their favourite moments from the show, reflect on how far the podcast has come, and discuss what they’d like to do next, including a potential trip to Los Angeles and a team yacht holiday.
They also tackle a listener dilemma about dogs at parties, pet boundaries, parent and child tattoos, and discuss Romesh’s ambition to get on Below Deck.
Plus, Shanthi has some very sweet words about Romesh and the team behind the podcast.
It’s a special anniversary episode celebrating one year of The Romesh Ranganathan Show.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
07:32 Celebrating one year of the show
10:28 A message from Michael Sheen
11:15 Rom’s takeaways from the podcast
15:08 A holiday question for the team
17:43 Romesh wants to get on Below Deck
23:20 A question about dog boundaries
32:21 Convincing your mum to get a tattoo
39:22 Who do we want next on the pod?
42:11 Shanthi’s thoughts on Romesh
45:25 Outro
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Stephen Graham on Acting, Adolescence & Al Pacino
21 september 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors? Lees meer
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary actor, producer, and writer, Stephen Graham, to talk about his incredible, award-winning career, spanning over two decades.
Stephen reflects on his career, from This Is England and Boiling Point, to his latest work on Adolescence and Nocturne. He discusses method acting, the challenges of filming in one-shot, and what it takes to disappear into a character.
They also get into a discussion on their shared love of music and hip-hop, breakdancing, street fashion, and the culture around it. Plus, he talks about his new book, Letters To Our Sons, which he was prompted to write after Adolescence. He reflects on being a dad and the importance of communication.
Plus, Romesh and Stephen discuss Liverpool FC, fragrances, and the unexpected ways their lives have crossed paths.
It's an episode you don't want to miss.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:27 A gift for Stephen
08:39 Music & hip-hop
11:48 Rom’s Ice Cube interview
14:22 On breakdancing & culture
17:15 The street fashion
18:52 Adolescence
26:11 Boiling Point & the one-shot take
31:40 Method acting & This Is England 90
36:50 Stephen’s new book
38:28 On being a dad
46:26 A question from Shanthi
48:03 Being working class & changing the story
53:31 Nocturne
55:28 Imposter Syndrome, fame and being yourself
58:57 Misquoted
01:08:40 Liverpool FC
01:11:08 What fragrance is Romesh wearing?
01:13:10 An exclusive
01:14:38 Outro
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Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving
17 september 2026 · 39 min
Is Romesh a bad gift-giver? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate Apple Dumpling Day, discuss recipes, and get to work tackling your listener dilemmas, from parenting support to the art of gift-giving.
Plus, we give you a little taster of what Shanthi's cookery show, Shanthi’s Kitchen, could look like, complete with mutton rolls, some very important serving suggestions, a theme song, and a live post-show review.
Another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:55 Jamie Oliver and recipes
07:23 Shanthi’s TV cook show teaser
13:11 A show review
14:07 Shanthi’s quick dinner
15:58 Listener questions
17:46 Parenting advice
26:23 A question about the best gift-giving
29:16 Romesh’s present prank
30:41 Is Romesh a bad gift-giver?
35:41 Outro
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Jamie Oliver On Flying at 51, Real Fast Food & School Dinners
14 september 2026 · 1 uur 26 min
What really happened with Jamie Oliver's school dinners? Lees meer
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by one of the UK’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver.
Jamie talks about life after 50, his career in the kitchen and what keeps him motivated after decades in the food industry. He also reveals what it’s really like to work in a high-pressure kitchen, whether restaurant food has ruined the experience of eating out and the truth behind kitchen hazing.
Elsewhere, Jamie critiques Shanthi's best dishes, we get into the neuroscience of food, England's eating habits and what we can learn from the Blue Zones.
And, of course, Jamie opens up how his pioneering social enterprise Fifteen led him to campaign for healthier school dinners featuring the infamous Turkey Twizzler drama that rocked the nation.
We also get a sneak peak into his new book, 20 Minute Meals: Real Fast Food, which is out now.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:40 Vegan lasagna
06:07 Being in your 50s
08:38 Working in the food industry
11:37 A gift from Shanthi
12:27 Jamie talks through Shanthi’s curries
14:25 How do you cook a squirrel?
15:39 Another gift for Jamie
16:40 Dogs and their diets
18:50 Does being a chef ruin the restaurant experience?
22:00 The neuroscience of food
22:59 Ratatoullie & The Bear
24:45 Is the kitchen that high pressure?
26:14 Is kitchen hazing true?
30:38 What keeps Jamie in the game?
31:57 Where did campaign Jamie come from?
36:26 The Turkey Twizzler debacle
37:37 School Dinners
47:23 The nations eating habits
49:08 What are they doing in the blue zones?
50:50 20 Minute Meals
56:15 Why cook over buy?
59:35 A question from Shanthi on the sesh
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Gangsters, Weddings & Unusual Habits
10 september 2026 · 40 min
Should children be allowed at weddings? Lees meer
We're back with another Thursday Shanthi special, and in this episode, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your listener dilemmas and butt heads about one in particular - should children be allowed at weddings?
They also discuss the pressure to always be productive, how to be kinder to yourself, and whether you can really retrain the negative voice in your head.
Finally, they answer a question on unusual habits, and Romesh reveals some of Shanthi’s worst ones before addressing his bizarre shower routine.
From wedding drama and self-talk, to Henry VIII and questionable habits, it’s another classic and chaotic Thursday episode with Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 Henry VIII and photo requests
05:55 Shanthi influences
08:23 Cockney accents and gangster roles
13:15 Answering your questions
14:40 Children at weddings
21:05 How to be kind to yourself
25:25 Rom’s positive self-talk training
27:32 Unusual habits
36:37 Shanthi’s Outro
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Ray Winstone on The Gentlemen, Gangster Etiquette, and Strictly Come Dancing
7 september 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Could Romesh make a convincing gangster? Lees meer
In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary, British actor, Ray Winstone, to discuss his role as Bobby Glass in the second season of Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen. But what does he make of the rumours Meghan Markle is joining the cast?
Ray, famous for his career playing tough guys and hardened criminals in films such as, Sexy Beast and Nil By Mouth, talks to Romesh about his acting career over the last 50 years. Plus, there's a masterclass lesson in how to play a proper gangster. Hint - he doesn't hold back criticism.
Elsewhere, Ray discusses his love of Sicily, West Ham and John Malkovich.
There's a playful game of Misquoted, a question from Shanthi, where the conversation turns to Strictly, and the importance of family.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:03 A gift for Ray
05:55 Ray doesn’t want to talk about acting
09:04 Ray’s career beginnings
11:37 Building a character
13:15 Favourite roles
15:30 Ray’s swagger and coaching Romesh
20:19 The Gentlemen
36:35 Meghan Markle rumours
37:30 Embarassing mum moments
39:14 Shanthi’s question
40:17 The changes in the industry and being a dad
43:13 Is Ray a homebody?
45:40 Turning down The Wire
47:56 On Danny Dyer
49:31 On West Ham
50:15 Ray’s Esquire culture chat
52:51 Misquoted
01:02:55 Outro
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Shanthi's £35K Garden Room, A Big Apology & Conspiracy Theories
3 september 2026 · 57 min
Should Shanthi get her £35,000 garden room? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with your questions and dilemmas — and things get out of hand fast. Shanthi campaigns hard for a garden room fit for a footballer, tries to track down her mystery American bank account, and receives an unexpected apology voice note from a stranger.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi role play as a conspiracy-theorist Dad and his sensible daughter after a listener's TikTok-obsessed father-in-law starts spouting theories about the government and shampoo, and the pair tackle the age-old dilemma of when exactly you should tell a new partner about important matters.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro1:51 Romesh’s painting4:33 Singing5:15 Shanthi’s outfit 6:44: An intervention for Romesh8:50 Asian Provocateur 10:51 Body image 15:42 Shanthi’s intro16:35 Shanthi’s American bank account19:04 Seating areas25:06 Your questions25:55 The man on the train 29:35 Idris Elba 30:48 Friends and events35:56 Another question 38:28 Conspiracy theory role play 45:14 A question about size 53:03 Outro
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Rick Glassman On The Paul Rudd Incident, Podcasting and Ricky Gervais
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman to talk about stand-up, podcasting and the art of saying exactly what you're thinking. Lees meer
Rick discusses the success of Take Your Shoes Off, and reveals that Ricky Gervais would be one of his dream guests, which leads to the pair composing a carefully crafted text message invite. Will he respond? Plus, Rick addresses the catastrophic Paul Rudd incident on his podcast.
Elsewhere, Rick opens up about his autism diagnosis, dealing with criticism, and the pros and cons of working with his parents.
Plus, they discuss Rick's basketball prowess, play Misquoted, and Rick makes a very poorly timed call to his Mum.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Rick ghosted Ben
04:01 Rick’s thoughts on Edinburgh
05:48 Gift-giving
08:41 On stand-up
13:51 Take Your Shoes Off & podcasting
15:27 Rick’s autism diagnosis
19:00 The podcast got big
20:42 Paul Rudd’s podcast accident
26:22 Rick wants Ricky Gervais on the pod
27:20 A sales lesson from Rick
28:22 Rom & Rick text Ricky Gervais
31:19 A question from Shanthi
32:55 Rick calls his Mum
36:00 Working with your parents
44:46 Shanthi’s story
44:00 Parents being famous
47:14 Misquoted
48:24 Basketball & I Am Phenomenal
51:14 Criticism and ego
53:19 Misquoted continued
54:29 Rick’s take on modern dating
56:30 An exclusive
59:21 Outro
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The Art Special : Sexy Art, Questionable Portraits and Romesh's Secret Talent
27 augustus 2026 · 33 min
Are Romesh and Shanthi gifted artists? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi get in touch with their artistic side - welcome to The Art Special!
From discussing buying art (aka poster prints), to the seductive wallpaper that Romesh couldn't ignore, Romesh and Shanthi discuss their favourite artists and try their hand at drawing each other, with surprising results.
Elsewhere, Romesh considers whether he needs to take legal action on a birthday card situation and reflects on the talent that led him to be a four-time champion (a podcast exclusive).
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:48 Does Shanthi like art?
04:08 A game of art
9:11 Art in the home
12:12 Sexy wallpaper
12:57 Listener questions
14:14 A drawing request
18:13 The reveal
20:01 A sketch and a birthday card
22:04 Romesh’s public reading success
29:04 Outro
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Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!
24 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and West End hit Oh, Mary!
Michael talks all about his character Brian, working alongside Harrison Ford and Brett Goldstein, and what makes the show's writing so special. He also discusses bringing the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! to London, the magic of performing live, and why theatre creates such a unique relationship between an actor and an audience. Plus, the differences between working in London to his life and career across New York and Los Angeles.
Elsewhere, Michael talks about founding Pride Plays, his time on Ugly Betty and the best career advice he's ever received: "Follow the green lights".
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:08 London vs New York and LA
08:27 A gift for Michael
15:06 On Shrinking
24:08 How important are awards?
28:17 Acting and Harrison Ford
33:20 The Les Mis scene
39:15 A question from Shanthi
42:45 On Oh, Mary!
48:05 Michael’s love of theatre
54:35 Founding Pride Plays
58:22 Misquoted
01:01:52 Ugly Betty
01:05:22 Misquoted continued
01:07:05 The best advice
01:10:10 Outro
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Sex Robots, Sofa Fires And Secret Situationships
20 augustus 2026 · 36 min
Should you stay in a situationship? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your problems, from forgetting your neighbours’ names to dealing with the annoying aspects of parenthood.
We also discuss Diane Morgan’s new show Ann Droid, and get into a debate on robots and their possibilities from household help to sex robots.
Elsewhere, Romesh recommends Modern Family as a must-watch show and Shanthi gives her opinion on secret situationships, plus we visit a good old family memory of when Romesh and Dinesh set the sofa on fire. It's another classic Ranganathan family episode - don't miss it.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:10 On Diane Morgan
01:39 Shanthi’s robot experience
04:42 Sex robots
07:27 Ranganathan recommendations
11:15 An awkward name problem
15:15 Role playing Shanthi’s advice
20:41 An annoying kid question
22:14 The sofa incident
26:18 A secret situationship
33:16 Outro
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Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid
17 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
How did Philomena Cunk come about? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by Diane Morgan to talk about her new hit BBC iPlayer sitcom, Ann Droid and her journey into comedy, from working with Charlie Brooker, developing the iconic Philomena Cunk, to working on Ricky Gervais' new series, Alley Cats.
Diane reveals how working in a factory pushed her towards her goals and discusses her early comedy influences. The pair talk early career moves, the experience of attending drama school, all the way to working together on Last One Laughing. Plus, there's some mild hate for Hollywood and they get into the difficulties of going plant-based.
To top it off, there's an exclusive, a story of how to handle failure (comically) and a question, of course, from Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:03 Last One Laughing
10:29 Dental nursing
13:31 A gift for Diane gone wrong
17:00 On being plant-based
20:08 Comedy influences
23:34 Career beginnings
27:08 Drama school
32:06 On Cunk and success
34:55 On Hollywood
35:33 LA’s vegan scene
38:31 Vegan hacks
41:01 A question from Shanthi on TikTok Shop
44:46 Dog owner stories
48:26 On Ann Droid
56:54 Robot contact lenses
59:53 Alley Cats
01:01:11 Misquoted
01:08:06 An exclusive
01:10:50 A rumour about Diane and Joe Wilkinson
01:12:27 Outro
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Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch
13 augustus 2026 · 33 min
What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener dilemmas, from dealing with pressure to drink, to an awkward case of mistaken identity.
Plus, Romesh tells us all about the 'Rob & Romesh Vs Drag' episode and what he learnt about 'tucking' and Shanthi decides on her drag king alter ego.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:29 Some show recommendations
09:05 A question on drag
10:48 A ding-dong mistake
14:10 Shanthi as a drag king
15:24 A query on sobriety
26:14 A case of racism?
29:47 Outro
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Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders
10 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey? Lees meer
In this week's episode, Romesh is joined by Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, Himesh Patel. You may know him as Tamwar Masood from EastEnders, but Himesh has since appeared in Danny Boyle’s Yesterday and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and now he’s in one of this year’s biggest films - The Odyssey.
Himesh shares what it’s like working on a Christopher Nolan movie and what the challenges are of shooting in IMAX.
Plus, we talk BAFTA parties with Idris Elba, hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio, and acting with Ed Sheeran.
There’s also a question from Shanthi and we find out how Himesh does in a game of Misquoted. It’s a jelly of a podcast…don’t forget to like and subscribe!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:41 The Odyssey
05:59 A gift for Himesh
10:38 On being a movie star
13:04 Matt Damon
14:23 On filming for IMAX
19:05 CGI in films
25:05 On working with Christopher Nolan
27:33 On EastEnders
33:58 Ethnic representation on TV
36:07 Life since EastEnders
37:46 Damned with Jo Brand
39:46 Two Dosas
41:52 Yesterday with Danny Boyle and Ed Sheeran
44:54 Family
48:36 A question from Shanthi
50:50 High In The Clouds with Paul McCartney and Idris Elba
52:22 On Shanthi and Romesh
53:40 X-Files
56:29 Misquoted
01:06:28 An exclusive from Himesh
01:09:53 Outro
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Romesh & Shanthi React To Idris Elba's Apology
6 augustus 2026 · 52 min
Has Shanthi finally forgiven Idris Elba? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reacts to an unexpected peace offering from Idris Elba after their long-running, one-sided "feud."
Elsewhere, Romesh recommends one of his favourite TV shows, we try an improvised jingle and Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener questions on ageing, plastic surgery, dating apps and whether you should use celebrity selfies on them.
Plus the team celebrates a huge podcast milestone on the podcast!
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:30 A mystic exercise for Shanthi
09:43 Shanthi & Romesh’s favourite episodes
11:10 An apology gift for Shanthi
15:00 A kind of apology to Idris Elba
25:37 A Rommy Recommendation
28:45 A show jingle
30:00 A team announcement
30:45 A question on plastic surgery and ageing
38:31 Celeb pictures on dating apps
42:28 Some compliments & advice for Romesh
44:45 Shanthi’s out of the dating game
48:11 Outro
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Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh
3 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
How Did Max Fosh Become The World's Richest Man? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by YouTuber, comedian and viral mastermind, Max Fosh, to discuss the outrageous stunts and videos that have made him one of the internet's biggest creators.
From sneaking into London Fashion Week, to legally becoming the world's richest man (very briefly), Max reveals the creative process behind his biggest videos, and how he keeps coming up with ideas that millions of people can't help but click on.
The pair discuss the realities of life as a creator, YouTube vs TV, and Max tells us about his comedy tour. Plus, Max let's us in on some of his upcoming projects, including hiring a private investigator to secretly follow him.
From loopholes and viral videos to comedy and content creation, it's one not to miss.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:25 Addressing your point of difference
04:54 Max’s future & Romesh’s decline
06:36 A gift for Max
09:48 How Max began
14:34 Going viral
21:53 Max chooses the title
23:40 Staying fresh and a PI
28:11 Max’s future plans
29:20 Max has a bone to pick with Rom
31:47 Max’s lawyer
35:37 The content industry
38:40 A question from Shanthi
42:30 Success and obsession
48:00 Would Max do Strictly?
49:47 Would You Rather: Decide to Survive?
56:50 Misquoted
01:06:21 Comedy career
01:09:18 An exclusive
01:09:18 Outro
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The Chili Oil Special
30 juli 2026 · 42 min
Can Romesh win the Chili Oil Mastermind quiz? Lees meer
We're back with another Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show and Shanthi puts Romesh's chilli knowledge to the test in a fiery Mastermind-style quiz, before they share their thoughts on some tantalizing listener dilemmas from inappropriate chat-up lines to spicing up relationships.
Elsewhere, the pair discuss Shanthi's story and Romesh opens up about why he's protective of his family and the past.
From chili oil to the secret of a successful, long-lasting marriage, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi and Rom.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:51 On Kelly Cates
06:17 Chili Oil Mastermind
21:38 Inappropriate chat-up lines
27:42 The truth about Shanthi’s story
33:20 Marriage advice
38:17 Outro
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Kelly Cates: From Sky Sports News To Match Of The Day
27 juli 2026 · 59 min
What is it really like presenting Match of the Day? Lees meer
In this episode, Romesh is joined by sports broadcaster Kelly Cates to talk about her remarkable career in football journalism, from becoming one of the original faces of Sky Sports News to stepping into the Match of the Day studio.
Kelly opens up about growing up surrounded by football, how sports broadcasting has changed over the last three decades and why she deliberately avoids reading comments (good and bad) about her work.
They discuss the modern pressures that face footballers today and what it's really like presenting one of the UK's most iconic sports programmes. Plus, there's a maths geek-out, a question from Shanthi, Misquoted and even a message from Jamie Redknapp.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:31 A gift for Kelly
02:57 On Ready Steady Cook
05:35 Growing up in football
09:24 A question from Shanthi
10:25 Sport injuries
12:05 On Jamie Redknapp
14:08 A question from Jamie
16:00 Maths geek out
19:30 Sky Sports News
22:22 Broadcast journalism
26:50 Expectations of footballers
27:40 Media & journalism changing
31:13 “Unicorn” footballers
32:43 Match of the Day
37:57 Career progression
41:04 A sidenote on trains
41:48 The World Cup
45:22 Misquoted
55:53 An exclusive
56:18 Outro
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Shanthi’s Suspicions, Monkey Bites & Stage Names
23 juli 2026 · 43 min
What is the weirdest thing Shanthi has ever Googled? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode, Romesh and mum Shanthi reveal their most embarrassing Google searches, discuss holiday disasters and give their advice on finding the love of your life at university.
Shanthi shares her theories about a suspicious fan encounter on a train and reacts to the production team's suggestions for her new stage name.
Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, from monkey bites to dating advice and weirdly, ducks' anatomy.
From bizarre internet searches to relationship wisdom, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:50 On Judi Love
07:06 Shanthi’s stage names
17:06 Weirdest Google search
23:20 Holiday disasters
31:23 How to find the love of your life?
39:17 Outro
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Judi Love On Self-Care, Posh Gyms & Comedy Acting
20 juli 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
How does Judi Love do it all? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to headline the London Palladium to starring in upcoming projects including Girl Group and and Channel 4's Schooled.
Judi opens up about comedy as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed dyslexia, the importance of self-care, and why she's learnt to fiercely protect her peace. She also reveals her dream of studying for a PhD exploring the impact of joy and laughter on our wellbeing.
Plus, there's a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted, and Judi shares her problem with posh gyms plus an unbelievable crash out story.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:20 Rom is big in the game
02:55 Judi’s shade to Romesh
07:39 Work ethic
09:35 A gift for Judi
13:33 On dyslexia, school and humour
15:10 Judi’s comedy influences
17:00 Comedy writing
21:30 Americans vs English
24:18 The NYC comedy scene
26:00 Judi’s upcoming tour
26:32 Romeh’s toilet story
29:57 Our Table Podcast
30:56 A question from Shanthi
33:47 A call from Rebel Wilson
35:28 Judi’s problem with posh gyms
36:22 Girl Group the new movie
38:24 Acting and Writing
41:16 On Schooled
44:28 Getting a PhD
46:20 Judi & Rom’s covid content
48:23 The benefits of comedy
49:50 Self care and health
53:14 Misquoted
01:01:47 Being mistaken for other celebs
01:04:45 An exclusive
01:09:33 Outro
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Shanthi Teaches Romesh How To Interview
16 juli 2026 · 44 min
How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls? Lees meer
We're back with another Thursday episode, answering your important listener questions like, would you rather take on a dog sized spider or a pack of seagulls?
The pair discuss Parents Evening and advise your latest listener dilemmas, from a curry-addicted dog, to Shanthi's weaponised use of cake. Plus, Shanthi and the team give some feedback on Romesh's interviewing technique and discuss what would we do if Shanthi quit?
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapter
00:00 Intro
04:40 Is Shanthi happy?
06:30 On Gabby Logan
07:14 A new interview style
15:51 On Parents Evening
17:57 A listener question
25:30 A curry addicted dog dilemma
28:15 Is Shanthi quitting?
28:56 Advice on the dog dilemma
32:41 A mundane chat conundrum
39:49 Outro
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Gabby Logan On Match of the Day, Trolls & Live TV
13 juli 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
How does Gabby Logan handle online trolls? Lees meer
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, award-winning broadcaster Gabby Logan joins Romesh to discuss life presenting Match of the Day, handling criticism online and the pressure of live television.
Gabby opens up about balancing family life with her long-standing broadcasting career, why she stopped paying attention to online comments and what it really takes to deliver a great live interview. She also speaks candidly about her husband Kenny's prostate cancer diagnosis and why sharing his story has helped break the stigma around men's health.
From sport to Strictly Come Dancing to her comedy debut Gabby covers it all. Plus, as always, we have a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted and Gabby reveals to us an exclusive, or does she?
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:56 A gift for Gabby Logan
03:39 The London marathhon
06:34 Dealing with online critics
11:24 On Match Of The Day
18:50 Work life balance
20:50 Imposter syndrome and failures
24:27 Working in live TV
26:17 How to get a good interview
31:18 A question from Shanthi
35:25 Footballers abuse
39:19 A game of Misquoted
41:33 Empty next syndrome
44:48 Dealing with online trolls
48:28 Changes and online dating
49:14 Misquoted continued
51:16 Kenny’s journey with prostate cancer
53:07 On Strictly Come Dancing
56:23 Sports people and competitiveness
59:56 Gabby wanted to be a comedian?
01:06:44 An Exclusive from Gabby
01:10:00 Outro
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Why Does Shanthi Have Beef With Idris Elba?
9 juli 2026 · 1 uur
What is Shanthi's beef with Idris Elba? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi and Romesh revisit Shanthi's ongoing vendetta against actor Idris Elba. We also tackle your listener dilemmas and Shanthi opens up about what helped her rebuild her life after losing her husband.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi debate manifestation, test their Wimbledon knowledge, and reveal their celebrity crushes.
From self-care and self-belief to country music and comedy, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi with plentry of Ranganthan roasting in between.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:06 Manifestation with Shanthi
06:04 A country introduction
07:52 A production decision
09:04 Shanthi loves country and silk
10:10 Shanthi burns Romesh
11:55 Rom roasts the team
13:35 Shania Twain’s fashion advice
15:06 Shanthi’s grandma tactics
18:41 Shanthi’s self care advice
22:25 A Wimbledon quiz
32:46 Some advice on being a widow
40:00 The Ranganathan celebrity crushes
44:50 Shanthi’s beef with Idris Elba
56:24 Outro
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Shania Twain On Harry Styles, Losing Her Voice & Country Music
6 juli 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
How do you keep performing after losing your voice? Lees meer
Country music icon Shania Twain joins Romesh to talk about her most personal album yet, Little Miss Twain, the vocal surgery that saved her career and why she's embraced singing with a completely different voice.
We discuss everything from early beginnings and singing in bars as a kid, to breaking into Nashville, writing hit songs and becoming a pop star. Plus we get into performing live at Coachella and her upcoming Wembley residency as Harry Styles' special guest.
Shania reflects on her personal life struggles, from Lyme disease to losing her mother and how it's shaped her and her remarkable career.
Expect as usual, an all-important Shanthi question, a game of Misquoted, and Shania shares the best advice she's ever received.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:05 A gift for Shania
04:56 The new album
07:12 Musical influences
16:07 Humour in writing
18:27 Shania’s career
20:46 Dealing with life struggles
24:19 On happiness
29:50 A question from Shanthi
33:30 The upcoming tour
38:06 Coachella
39:48 What’s next?
41:51 Dealing with Lym’s disease
45:33 On country music
53:41 Misquoted
58:23 Shania’s best advice
01:00:06 Outro
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Growing Up With An Eye Condition & Can Vegans Do This?
2 juli 2026 · 34 min
Can Shanthi solve your life problems... and give you the perfect masala dosa recipe? Lees meer
Shanthi's back answering your questions, but not before revealing the mantras she lives by, how she rebuilt her happiness and why staying busy is the secret to a good life.
Elsewhere, Romesh shares the advice he'd give his younger self, Shanthi teaches us how to make her famous masala dosa, and the listener dilemmas spiral from awkward parenting moments to one of the strangest vegan questions we've ever received.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:39 Mantras and happiness
03:16 Romesh explains Alice And Steve
05:26 Answering your questions
10:41 Shanthi’s Masala Dosa recipe
12:27 Romesh’s advice to his younger self
16:09 Awkward parent questions
23:44 A sausage sucking question
29:12 Outro
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Jemaine Clement On Flight of the Conchords, Marmite & British Comedy
29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
How awkward can filming a British comedy get? Lees meer
Jemaine Clement joins Romesh to discuss everything from New Zealand, comedy and touring. From starting at the Edinburgh Fringe, to creating one of the most loved series, Flight of the Conchords and working alongside Taika Waititi.
They chat about Jemaine's new Disney+ comedy Alice and Steve, filming the upcoming Rogue Trooper movie with Matt Berry and the reality of life on set. Plus, there's a UK vs New Zealand Marmite taste test, a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted and the best Leonard Cohen impression you've ever heard.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:40 A present for Jemaine
04:48 Itchy & Scratchy vs Tom & Jerry
06:15 Rogue Trooper
09:07 A marmite taste test
16:24 New Zealand’s best
17:16 Upbringing and comedy
21:12 Flight Of The Conchords influences
22:05 Edinburgh Fringe
28:45 On Taika Waititi
31:06 A question from Shanthi
34:25 Touring
38:00 On Alice And Steve
49:10 Misquoted
57:50 An exclusive
58:54 Outro
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Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?
25 juni 2026 · 36 min
Would you drink Marmite? Shanthi does. Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reveals her unusual homemade drink, shares her hot takes on summer fashion and the pair team up to answer your listener dilemmas.
Debating everything from shirtless men, bucket hats and giant sunglasses to barbecues, iced coffee and whether fruit belongs in a salad, Shanthi voices her opinion on all of it.
We also answer your problems, including a debate about personal hygiene habits and how to deal with family members whose views belong in another century.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:33 Does Shanthi know Eve?
03:38 Shanthi’s marmite recipe
04:25 Summer fashion takes
18:13 Shanthi’s new profile pic
19:42 Answering your dilemmas
32:18 Outro
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Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UK
22 juni 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Double-Grammy winning rapper, actress and Emmy-host Eve shares the story of how she got into music, from early choir singing, to battle rapping and becoming one of the most iconic female rappers, working with Dr Dre, collaborating with Gwen Stefani and touring with Ja Rule and Nelly. She also talks about her journey into acting, working with Vin Diesel and being told off by Samuel L Jackson for swearing on set.Celebrating 25th years of her debut album Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady, Eve also tells us about her plans for touring and the possibility of reimagined tracksWe also get Eve playing a game of misquoted, chat about her new wellness business Breathe and Believe, what it was like hanging out with Prince and how much she loves living in the UK, but doesn’t love Marmite or Twiglets. Lees meer
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro02:02 - Americans and Brits03:24 - A gift for Eve05:12 - Eve’s Grammys07:59 - On her journey into music18:02 - Rapping voices20:18 - On live shows24:47 - The impact of Scorpion’s success27:06 - Female rappers31:20 - A question from Shanthi34:20 - Eve on live shows and touring40:28 - The UK music scene41:23 - On acting48:31 - Breathe and Believe52:56 - On living in the UK55:04 - Misquoted01:04:36 - An exclusive01:05:58 - Outro
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The Australia Special
18 juni 2026 · 49 min
Who are Shanthi’s favourite Australians? And why didn’t she move to Australia?This Thursday’s episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show is an Australian special, celebrating all our listeners from down under - we’ve got a boomerang, flags, a kangaroo and hats - we’re not here to f*ck spiders!Shanthi reveals some secret stories, including how Romesh could’ve been born in Australia, plus she plays a game of guess the Australian phrase and even attempts the accents.We also answer questions from our Australian listeners on swearing in front of parents, if you should have more than one child and what are our favourite types of c*nt.Don’t forget to like and subscribe!A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Lees meer
Chapters:00:00 Intro03:31 Cork hats08:52 Shanthi on Australia09:56 Australian family10:53 Shanthi attempts an Aussie accent12:05 Favourite Australians15:45 Wikifeet16:25 Aussie phrases20:06 Shanthi on ShxtsNGigs23:15 The c-bomb26:47 Another question31:50 Snake training37:43 We answer another question43:44 Live shows and a trip to Australia45:03 Outro
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ShxtsNGigs On WORST Fan Interactions, Imposter Syndrome & Touring
15 juni 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
How did ShxtsNGigs become one of the biggest podcasts in the world? Lees meer
James and Fuhad join Romesh to talk about taking ShxtsNGigs from a side project to a global phenomenon, selling out arenas, building a loyal audience of millions and navigating the pressures that come with success.
They discuss imposter syndrome, awkward fan encounters, life before podcasting and the challenges of balancing friendship with business. They open up about mental health, finding purpose in work and why positive male friendships matter more than ever in times of the manosphere.
Plus, a classic question from Shanthi, stories from the road, the reality of podcast touring and a game of Misquoted.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:23 ShxtsNGigs call out Romesh
03:11 Sweating
05:07 Imposter syndrome
07:04 Rom’s bad job
10:15 A gift for ShxtsNGigs
11:35 Rick Glassman’s pod
12:52 What were their podcast goals?
18:23 Going on tour
20:43 Tobi hate
21:33 Can Romesh be a friend?
29:16 A Shanthi question
34:21 Trying not to be rude
36:37 Strange fan interactions
46:26 Work and friendship
48:33 When Fuhad was done
52:22 Positive male role models
59:02 Misquoted
01:10:00 An exclusive
01:13:47 Outro
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Which World Cup Footballers Would Shanthi Date?
11 juni 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Would Shanthi date Harry Kane? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi puts some of football's biggest names under the microscope as she decides which World Cup stars she'd date, which she'd avoid and why Cristiano Ronaldo could be her son.
Romesh attempts to teach Shanthi some football phrases ahead of the World Cup, Shanthi shares the story of the time she crashed into Romesh's gate, and there's a heated debate about whether Lionel Messi is actually as nice as everyone thinks he is.
Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, including how to approach a neighbour about dog sitting and advice for parents navigating the teenage years.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:14 Shanthi calls out Rom
07:51 World Cup chat
10:02 Romesh calls out TV Channels
10:46 God visited Shanthi
11:25 A dating game
23:04 The pizza van debacle
25:45 Shanthi wrecked Romesh’s gate
27:41 Detective Shanthi
29:17 Shanthi tries some footy cheers
38:12 On Emily Atack
40:40 Does Shanthi get nervous?
43:15 Answering your questions
54:08 Advice on parenting teenagers
01:00:44 Outro
This episode is brought to you by Dear England - the new new fictionalised drama from BBC.
Watch on www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer
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Emily Atack on The Inbetweeners, Unwanted DMs and Nobody’s Fool
8 juni 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
Does Emily Atack wish she didn’t have to still talk about The Inbetweeners? And how does she cope with strangers shouting ‘Big Tits' at her?Actor, comedian and TV personality Emily Atack joins us on this week’s and discusses everything from how she landed the role of Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners, to selling out tickets to her first ever show, before she’d even written it. We also talk about her documentary, Am I Asking For It?, tennis scenes in Rivals and her latest show Nobody’s Fool with Danny Dyer.Emily also talks about how her life has changed from Camden living days to country life and being a mum, plus could Romesh be getting ordained to marry Emily and her scientist husband?Plus, Shanthi wants to know all the gossip in her question to Emily AND she gives us an exclusive and it’s something you won’t be expecting!A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Lees meer
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Shanthi’s Love Languages & Philosophical Questions
4 juni 2026 · 43 min
What should Shanthi learn next? Lees meer
In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show we talk love languages, getting Shanthi on Raya and we even get a bit philosophical, plus Shanthi always wants to learn something new so send in your suggestions.
We also answer more of your emails and voicenotes (as well as some roasting of Romesh) discussing career changes, age gaps and communication between sons and mothers.
Plus, will Shanthi be seeing the Wayan brothers new movie, Scary Movie? And is Romesh going to buy her a Rolex for Christmas? Speaking of Christmas, THAT Christmas list pops up again…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro02:12 On Scary Movie03:03 Philosophical questions10:26 What has Shanthi learnt?11:40 Raya12:11 Your questions15:08 Love Languages23:31 Shanthi’s wants a Rolex27:12 Memorable trips28:42 A question on university and changing careers39:29 We answer another question from you39:56 Outro
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The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone Woke
1 juni 2026 · 52 min
Is there going to be a White Chicks 2? Lees meer
Comedy legends Marlon and Shawn Wayans join The Romesh Ranganathan Show to talk about bringing Scary Movie back, the lasting impact of White Chicks and why Hollywood stopped making big comedy films.
From creating iconic parody movies and surviving brutal reviews to growing up in one of comedy’s most influential families, the Wayans reflect on decades of making audiences laugh and why comedy might actually be harder than ever now.
The brothers also discuss the chaos of In Living Color, their comedy influences and what it's like working with family and their legacy. They also touch on Marlon's love of stand-up and how it's shaped everything they do.
Plus: Shanthi asks a question, the team gets roasted and there’s a heated complaint about the studio temperature.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
02:45 Tired Vibes & Tim Kash
04:41 On being in London
05:20 A gift for the guys
07:55 Scary Movie
08:38 The abscence of comedy movies
10:05 The difficulty of the comedy genre
13:36 The family effect and legacy
16:43 Making Scary Movie
18:24 Finding movie tropes
19:27 On reviews
20:41 A question from Shanthi
22:21 Working with family
26:25 On In Living Colour and Sketch
29:46 The team gets a roast
30:31 The Superbowl Show
33:38 A complaint about the room temperature
34:00 A brief shout out to Tim Kash
35:00 On representation
36:44 A game of Misquoted
39:23 What’s next?
41:06 On Stand up
45:15 Cancel culture
47:46 An exclusive
48:19 Outro
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Shanthi Opens Up About Life In Sri Lanka
28 mei 2026 · 51 min
What was Shanthi’s life like before the podcast? Lees meer
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi becomes the guest as Romesh talks to her about her childhood in Sri Lanka, meeting his dad, moving to the UK and the difficult years that followed.
She opens up about losing her father at a young age, the freedom she found after leaving Sri Lanka and the financial struggles the family faced while trying to rebuild their lives in the UK.
We also celebrate the team hitting 100,000 subscribers on YouTube with the arrival of the classic Silver Plaque. Plus: thoughts on Aziz Ansari’s appearance on the show and your listener dilemmas, including questions about luck vs fate, marriage roles and family drama.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
03:45 On Aziz Ansari on the show
06:38 Getting to know Shanthi
08:09 What’s happened to Shanthi’s house?
11:45 Rapid fire questions
20:41 We reached 100k subscribers!
24:00 Questions from you
25:58 Theorising luck
34:31 A question on marriage roles
40:22 We answer another email
45:34 An alternative outro
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Aziz Ansari on Parks and Rec, Master of None & Living in London
25 mei 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
What happens when one of the world’s biggest comedians swaps Hollywood for a flip phone and a quieter life? Lees meer
Comedian, writer, actor and director Aziz Ansari joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about stand-up, identity, culture, creativity and getting older.
From selling out Madison Square Garden to creating one of the most renowned Netflix comedy-dramas, Master of None, Aziz reflects on the pressure of chasing great work. He discusses his career from starting in stand-up, to Parks And Recreation, to directing his new film Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen, looking at how the comedy scene has changed over time.
The pair also discuss growing up in immigrant families, blending cultures, working with parents and all-things UK, from settling in to football culture. Plus Aziz's passion for cooking and cookbooks.
As always expect an unhinged questions from Shanthi and a good game of Misquoted finish.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
03:39 Have Aziz and Rom met?
04:05 Tamil and blending cultures
12:38 On age
13:38 A gift for Aziz
15:49 Can Aziz handle hot sauce?
17:20 Moving to the UK
18:05 Football
19:22 On Master of None
25:55 Parents and support
31:34 Working with parents
34:09 A question from Shanthi
36:10 Selling out Madison Square Garden
37:00 Finding creative balance
39:22 Stand up in New York
43:56 How has Aziz’s standup changed?
50:50 On Parks And Recreation
57:10 How hard is it to make a movie?
1:01:57 Chasing your best work
1:03:42 Misquoted
1:12:30 An exclusive
1:15:25 Outro
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We FINALLY Read Your Emails!
21 mei 2026 · 49 min
Can we fix the email problem? Lees meer
This week's Thursday episode is an Email Special, where we finally catch up with some of your unanswered messages. From family feuds over cats and awkward sex talks to relationship arguments, the pair call people out, offer advice and revisit the infamous “tortoise eating your ding dong” debate.
Romesh also addresses complaints about eating on the podcast (don't worry we mute him) and Shanthi gets duped by AI and TikTok. Plus there's a failed attempt to pitch to M&S.
With Shanthi being spikey and Romesh getting roasted it's one not to miss.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
04:53 An email special
05:25 On Ben Elton
07:08 An M&S sponsor attempt
08:17 A serious note from Romesh
09:00 A doctors opinion
10:00 Shanthi has a go
13:39 Some email stats
16:00 Would Romesh be a good model?
16:35 The first email
17:0 Tortoises revisited
20:18 A jingle and an ego bash
23:18 An email about a cat
28:13 Dogs or cats?
29:19 Shanthi’s TikTok finds
32:05 An email about the sex talk
38:26 A couple’s dispute
45:00 Outro
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Ben Elton on Blackadder, Mr Bean & Writing TV Classics
18 mei 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
What does the man behind Blackadder actually think about modern comedy? Lees meer
Ben Elton, multi award-winning comedian writer, novelist, director and lyricist joins Romesh to discuss his new autobiography, 'What Have I Done?’' and share with us how he went from being a 10-year old auditioning for amateur theatre, to writing some of the most-loved British sitcoms including Blackadder, The Young Ones and more.
From going to University with Rick Mayall, getting the call to work with Queen and how the We Will Rock You Musical really came about, to what happened when Blackadder got cancelled and why he loves Mr Bean so much.
Plus: a classic question from Shanthi, a rant about mobile phones and an unexpected modelling pitch to M&S. Don't miss it.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Ben’s autobiography
04:49 - On reviews and critics
09:09 - A gift for Ben
12:54 - Ben’s route into writing
15:34 - On stand up
21:32 - Challenging sexism and politics
24:10 - On Improvising
26:13 - The real story of Blackadder
37:55 - Ben’s favourite work
39:30 - On negative headlines
40:56 - Upstart Crow with David Mitchell
43:32 - Triumph and disaster
45:03 - Shanthi’s question to Ben
48:35 - On We Will Rock You
01:01-40 - Misquoted
01:16:55 - Saying what you want to say
01:18:28 - Modelling pitch
01:19:02 - Outro
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We Accidentally Ignored 632 Emails…
14 mei 2026 · 42 min
What happens when you realise you’ve accidentally ignored 632 listener emails? Lees meer
Mystery solved and an apology is in order from the team in this Thursday's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, after finding out they have been checking the wrong inbox the entire time.
This week Romesh and Shanthi team up again to answer and advise on your dilemmas. Covering topics from aging, learning English and impressing family members to some unlicensed, dubious medical advice from Shanthi herself.
There’s also a chaotic “Freaky Friday” conversation about swapping lives for 24 hours, an unexpected Tamil telling-off and Romesh is forced into a terrible apology.
00:00 Intro
01:20 Meditating with Romesh
02:44 A podcast debrief
05:30 An apology to the emailers
10:12 Your listener dilemmas answered
20:30 Romesh’s last epic night out
22:30 A Ranganathan Freaky Friday
30:39 How to impress your mother in law
33:23 Shanthi tells Romesh off in Tamil
35:17 An apology from Romesh
38:45 Outro
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Adam Buxton on Why Podcasting Has Got WORSE & Comedy Jingles
11 mei 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
What is the future of comedy and podcasts? Lees meer
Comedian, actor and podcaster Adam Buxton joins Romesh for a thoughtful and funny conversation about creativity, aging and the strange evolution of podcasting.
Adam reflects on his career from The Adam and Joe Show, to music, to building one of the UK’s most respected podcasts. From working with Louis Theroux to becoming podcast competitors, he discusses why he prefers audio over video, even as the industry shifts toward clips, algorithms and “maximising reach”.
They also chat about the reality of getting older in the public eye and why chasing audience approval can quietly ruin creative work.
Plus, Adam talks about making his debut solo album, Buckle Up, collaborating with Metronomy’s Joe Mount, and finding new ways to stay creative.
Expect as usual, a question from Shanthi, and a game of Misquoted with a brutal breakdown of how viral exclusives are ruining us.
The Adam Buxton Band are on tour and you can get your tickets here! https://linktr.ee/theadambuxtonband
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
05:00 A gift for Adam
06:30 Hair loss, aging and awkward family moments
13:20 Rom & Adam’s attempt at friendship
16:33 Adam on podcasting trending
17:10 The competition with Theroux
18:04 What Adam doesn’t like about podcasting
25:42 Getting into music
29:55 Adam’s new comedy album
30:51 Shorts faux pas and fashion envy
36:40 More on Buckle Up the album
39:30 Adam does a jingle
42:06 Adam’s divided career
49:39 A question from Shanthi
51:57 The future of comedy TV
54:55 Misquoted
01:02:29 A viral exclusive broken down
01:06:36 Outro
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Shanthi on Being an Immigrant in the 70s & Superstitions
7 mei 2026 · 27 min
Who would direct Shanthi's documentary about her life? Lees meer
Romesh and Shanthi are back in the studio, discussing Miriam Margolyes, documentaries and whether Shanthi would make her own all about arriving in the UK in 1975 to navigating culture shock, kindness from strangers, and the realities of starting over.
They also tackle your listener dilemmas with some sound advice, from issues dealing with mother-in-laws, parenting and superstitions. And for once Rom and Shanthi agree!
Plus: We ask the team who is better to work with Karl Pilkington or Romesh?
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
01:43 Shanthi on Miriam Margolyes
02:42 Would Shanthi make a documentary?
04:12 Shanthi on coming to the UK
08:43 Answering your dilemmas
10:09 Working with Romesh vs Karl Pilkington
10:42 Dilemmas continued
16:55 Ranganathan supersitions
23:06 Outro
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Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be Confident
4 mei 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
What happens when you put Miriam Margolyes and Romesh in a room together? Surprisingly brilliant life advice and a mild flirtation... Lees meer
BAFTA-winning actor, author and national treasure Miriam Margolyes joins Romesh Ranganathan for one of the funniest, frankest and most unpredictable episodes yet.
Miriam reflects on her extraordinary career, from Blackadder and Harry Potter to her deep love of Charles Dickens, theatre and live audiences. She also discusses her new documentary, 'Miriam Margolye Made Me Me', her upcoming book 'Miriam’s Full English', life on Cameo, and why getting older has made her bolder.
Expect candid opinions on fame, politics, kindness, reality TV, social issues and public figures, alongside stories from Cambridge Footlights, her long standing beef with John Cleese, working with comedy legends, and why she still believes in seizing the day.
Plus: Shanthi’s question, audience absurdity and some truly unfiltered and unhinged moments… and yes, an on-air fart.
It's a hilarious episode and unmistakably Miriam.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
03:32 A gift for Miriam
06:00 Miriam thinks Rom is sexy
07:40 The new documentary
09:00 On success
10:30 More on Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me
15:45 On being a farty old lady and reality TV
17:08 Writing a new book
18:09 Unhinged audience questions and Cameo
21:00 On Nigel Farage
26:48 Most proud moments
25:37 Shanthi’s question to Miriam
28:29 On importance and popularity
32:23 Humanity, kindness and politics
37:42 Does Miriam like a full english?
38:22 On touring and Miriam’s broad career
39:37 Miriam farts on the show
40:30 Getting into acting
43:38 Footlights and her beef with John Cleese
47:13 Working on Blackadder
50:32 Harry Potter and it’s legacy
51:46 A message to David Essex
52:30 Miriam’s favourite actor to work with
56:41 Most surprising person she’s worked with
58:50 Most important work
01:00:25 What’s next
01:01:55 Misquoted
01:09:45 Adv…