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Shanthi’s Birthday Special
30 april 2026 · 46 min
What do you get Shanthi Ranganathan for her birthday when she already has it all? Lees meer
It’s a special birthday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, as Romesh and the team celebrate Shanthi with gifts, an unexpected charity donation, and a chaotic game of Would You Rather?
From Shanthi’s thoughts on dating later in life, to questions about drug use, and heated debates over Titanic, cats and parrots, this birthday special goes exactly where you’d expect and absolutely nowhere you’d predict...
Plus, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your listener dilemmas with their usual mix of questionable advice, honesty and chaos.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Shanthi’s birthday gifts
04:36 Romesh’s charity donation
07:25 Would You Rather with Shanthi
08:50 Shanthi’s first marijuana experience
10:30 Shanthi on dating
19:18 Did Thundercat like the hat?
22:00 A question about age
26:48 Most proud moments
30:40 A miscommunication about movies, cats and parrots
36:50 How do the Ranganathan’s celebrate birthdays?
39:15 Titanic movie opinions
41:40 Outro
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Thundercat on Creativity, Positive Mindsets & Finding His Sound
27 april 2026 · 57 min
Can you force creativity or does it only come when it’s ready? Lees meer
Double Grammy Award winning artist Thundercat joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about music, art, style and finding your own sound.
From Thundercat’s journey in music, growing up around musicians, to becoming a solo artist and finding his niche, they discuss how his sound developed and how working with Flying Lotus changed everything. He also touches on creating during trauma and why he believes creativity cannot be rushed. And they discuss the potential of a new album...
Plus, a question from Shanthi on confidence and dealing with bullying growing up, touring and new music, a game of Misquoted and obviously, a lot of love for the bass.A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
03:23 Romesh gasses up Thundercat
03:57 Gift giving
06:49 Upcoming European Tour
08:15 The difference between American crowds
10:20 Was he always going to be a musician?
11:59 When art starts paying off
14:00 How did he become a solo artist?
16:30 How to define Thundercats genre
22:19 A question from Shanthi on confidence
25:28 On getting bullied
29:09 Thundercats style
35:00 New music and possible albums
38:30 On trauma effecting creativity
40:13 Misquoted
43:50 On Mac Miller
45:56 Misquoted continued
48:03 Is Thundercat a Thundercat fan?
50:56 The importance of bass
52:55 Outro
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Shanthi’s TikTok Shop Obsession & Are Sleepovers Bad?
23 april 2026 · 41 min
Is Romesh a sex icon? Lees meer
Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanthi are back answering listener dilemmas, including a tricky parenting question and rating the team's attractiveness.They get into Shanthi’s latest TikTok Shop discovery (and the mystery of a stolen delivery), her thoughts on health trends and supplements, and why Romesh is apparently failing basic son duties.
As always expect a healthy amount of roasting, form Romesh's fashion to his bum.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
03:23 Shanthi calls out Romesh
05:10 Sunday scaries
07:20 Morning rituals and astro turf
12:46 The best and worst thing in Shanthi’s week
14:38 TikTok Shop and thiefs
16:47 Shanthi’s take on Afrobeats
18:14 Rom and Shanthi on having Harry Hill on the show
19:16 Romesh’s outfit gets ripped apart
20:30 Praying and diet tips
23:19 Shanthi asks for advice
24:55 A question for Shanthi on the team’s attractiveness
28:09 Romesh’s question on being a sex icon
31:45 Are sleepovers good or bad?
36:43 Outro
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Harry Hill: From Doctor To Comedian, TV Burp & Success in America
20 april 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
How does someone go from medicine to comedy? Lees meer
Comedian Harry Hill joins Romesh Ranganathan for a funny and insightful conversation about stand-up, originality and staying relevant in comedy.
Harry reflects on leaving a career in medicine to pursue his comedy dream, touring with Tim Vine, and how he developed his completely unique style. They also share on their comedy influences, from Jack Dee to Sean Lock, discuss the pressure of writing new material, and why struggling on stage is part of the process.
From TV Burp, to touring, to David Letterman and making it in the US, they cover it all. Plus, expect the usual question from Shanthi and a strong game of Misquoted to top it all off. It's a masterclass in comedy with plenty of nonsense along the way.
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Shanthi Takes On Misquoted & Are Skiing Holidays Overrated?
16 april 2026 · 26 min
Can Shanthi remember her own quotes? Lees meer
Romesh is joined by Shanthi for another episode, where they play a game of Misquoted specifically tailored to Shanthi's unhinged statements. They also discuss best friends, tackle your listener dilemmas and rank some of Shanthi's TV favourites.
Plus: Romesh gives us some of his show recommendations and we revisit who helped Shanthi with infamous list.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
01:40 Does Shanthi watch the show?
03:25 Misquoted with Shanthi
10:30 A question about holiday costs
20:40 Shanthi ranks her favourite shows
20:50 Romesh’s show recommendations
22:37 Outro
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Sara Pascoe: New Travel Show, Life On Tour & Parenting
13 april 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Can you have a successful comedy career and a balanced family life? Lees meer
Comedian and writer Sara Pascoe joins Romesh Ranganathan to talk about touring, parenting and why stand-up comedy can make balancing family life surprisingly difficult.
They get into Sara's early beginnings in comedy, wanting to be an actor and how the stand-up landscape has changed over the years. Expect stories of people pleasing in the entertainment industry, Sara's writing process (after winning the Dame Jilly Cooper Award) and her new travel series Zero Stars with Roisin Conaty, where the pair travel to some of the worst-rated holiday destinations in Europe including a chaotic cruise and a trip to Albania.
Plus: roast potato cooking tips, Sara’s “Dragon’s Den” business idea, a question from Shanthi and as always a round of Misquoted.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:00 Selling out tours
00:00 Dealing with criticism
04:58 A gift for Sara
06:10 Roast potatoes and cooking tips
09:40 Sara’s comedy beginnings
12:04 The changing nature of the comedy game
13:33 Balancing family life
20:10 A question from Shanthi about being a mum
23:09 Rom and Sara on the role of parenting
26:11 The importance of reading
29:10 Comedy chat
35:38 Sara’s Dragon’s Den Idea
36:57 Sara on winning Dame Jilly Cooper Award
40:50 Sara’s writing advice
43:06 Zero Stars the new travel show
53:35 Rom’s Albanian tattoo story
55:45 Misquoted
01:05:37 Outro
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Romesh & Shanthi Respond to the Haters
9 april 2026 · 25 min
Can Shanthi read minds? Lees meer
In this episode, Romesh and mum Shanthi talk about literally everything. From receiving negative comments, how to handle nightmares, Romesh's vaping problem and the chances that life is all just a simulation.
They also answer listener questions, giving their best advice for your dilemmas.
As always, it’s chaotic, honest and slightly unhinged.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:55 Shanthi gets upset about the comments
04:45 Shanthi recieves a gift
05:54 A listener has a dreamy question for Romesh
07:15 Shanthi’s nightmare recovery
08:01 Romesh, vaping and nicorette dreams
12:29 A question on flatulence
21:16 Outro
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James McAvoy: Acting, X-Men & Directing His First Film
6 april 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
How did James McAvoy become one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood? Lees meer
Actor and director James McAvoy joins Romesh Ranganathan for a very special episode talking about acting, accents and the difference from Hollywood to home.
James talks about accidentally getting into acting, why his philosophy is always “story first” and how he approaches building characters. Plus his skill at mastering accents, training as a pastry chef, bad reviews and being a part of the X‑Men family.
We also discuss James' new film and his directorial debut, California Schemin'.
And as always, a question from Shanthi.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
00:00 Intro
00:20 James joke and the stereotype of podcasts
04:15 James and Rom discuss Jordan Peterson
07:32 A gift for James
09:07 A moment for some Monster Munch
10:22 Early beginnings and getting into acting
18:20 Training as a pastry chef & Bake Off
20:12 Accents, agents and acting
29:28 Crying and vomiting on request
31:20 James and his agent Ruth
32:56 Romesh’s dad’s brutal honesty
34:24 The X-Men Films
38:18 James and Romesh on bad reviews
45:30 Future work and legacy
48:01 A question from Shanthi
49:72 California Scheming
01:03:19 Misquoted
01:10:28 On getting older
01:13:22 Meantime and Frankie Boyle
01:14:24 Outro
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Shanthi's Hot Takes: Gentle Parenting, Ice Baths & Air Fryers
2 april 2026 · 31 min
What does Shanthi really think about gentle parenting, ice baths and calorie counting? Lees meer
In this episode, Romesh and mum, Shanthi take on a brand new segment: Shanthi’s Hot Takes. Nothing is safe from her opinions on WhatsApp and supermarkets to gentle parenting, air fryers and the modern obsession with ice baths.
From stories from the team, to listener questions and some very solid Ranganathan advice, be sure not to miss it.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
01:59 Shanthi on hats
03:25 Ben’s story
05:43 Shanthi’s Hot Takes
14:20 Questions from you
15:00 Shanthi’s advice on blending food and culture
18:15 How to deal with parents expectations
25:07 What do Romesh & Shanthi love about eachother?
27:37 Outro
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Bryan Cranston: Breaking Bad, Malcolm In The Middle & Falling In Love With Acting
30 maart 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
From sitcom Dad to Breaking Bad, how did Bryan transform into Walter White? Lees meer
Bryan Cranston joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about acting, creativity and the career pivots that changed his life.
Bryan talks about bringing Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to London, the acting lessons he’s learned over decades on stage and screen and why observing people is the key to building unforgettable characters. He also reflects on precarious nature of the industry, landing the role of Hal in Malcolm in the Middle, nearly losing the part and why the show still means so much to him, especially with a new season on the way.
And of course, they dive into the legacy of Breaking Bad from auditioning for Walter White to working with creator Vince Gilligan, the genius behind the show. Bryan shares how the character evolved, the pressure of its success, and whether we can expect a Walter White return.
Expect as always, gift giving, some perfectly timed jabs from Bryan, a question from Shanthi, and a thoughtful conversation about creativity, hobbies, fame, and why actors and audiences should approach AI with caution.
An insightful, funny and surprisingly personal conversation with one of television’s most respected actors in history.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
02:11 Bryan’s gift giving
05:30 Observing people and their traits
08:06 Coming to London for All My Sons
11:44 An actors responsibility and theatre
17:33 On Malcom in The Middle and the new season
23:09 Almost losing Malcom In The Middle
25:42 How Bryan found Hal
30:54 Success and pivoting in his career
34:44 Working with Vince Gilligan and his character development
39:14 Having faith in your career
40:45 The brilliance of Breaking Bad
45:48 Auditioning for Walter White
47:40 When did Bryan realise the importance of the show
50:38 The Pizza scene
52:10 Will Walter White be back?
54:29 Shanthi’s question to Bryan, hobbies and growing
58:37 Bryan…
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The Birthday Episode Romesh Didn’t Want
26 maart 2026 · 52 min
Romesh doesn’t like celebrating his birthday… unfortunately the team had other plans. Lees meer
In this chaotic birthday special, Romesh is joined once again by brother Dinesh and mum Shanthi, discussing everything from family pranking history and gardening to debating who would survive prison time and how.
You can expect lots of birthday fun, lots of push back from Romesh, some questionable birthday gifts and a bizarre role play.
Plus: Some Tamil and wedding song recommendations and Romesh being a birthday diva.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
01:51 Romesh doesn’t like celebrating his birthday
02:20 Shanthi’s new look
05:54 Dinesh is back
06:37 The team celebrate Romesh’s birthday
07:57 Gift giving for Romesh
12:58 A podcast milestone
14:20 Tom Allen’s gift
15:36 Shanthi on gardener
18:16 Romesh being a diva
18:39 The Ranganathan’s play ‘Most Likely To...'
20:24 Is Romesh ready to die?
23:05 Is Shanthi lying about her age?
24:14 A Sri Lankan party role play
32:20 The family answer questions from you
34:10 Romesh’s pranks and his dad’s sex advice
37:22 Shanthi’s best prank moments
38:18 Who would last longest in prison?
41:11 Tamil song recommendations
44:07 The best wedding songs
45:48 An ending from Dinesh
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Tom Allen: Gardening With Celebs, Fashion Pet Peeves & The 'Mandem'
23 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Is this the best gift the show has ever given a guest? A self-proclaimed "enthusiastic novice", Tom Allen is here to chat about his new podcast Pottering, his debut novel Common Decency and why we apparently should absolutely not be wearing belts with waistcoats. Lees meer
This episode in the studio brings you everything from questions with Shanthi, gardening tips, stand-up stories , a game of Misquoted and some very strong opinions on men's style.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
02:05 Cushion conspiracy
02:50 Wearing suits and fashion advice
04:05 Romesh’s fashion crisis
06:25 Gift giving
10:15 Tom’s fashion pet peeve
15:22 Tom’s new podcast
16:35 Getting into gardening
17:39 Booking guests
18:28 Tom’s Debut Novel 'Common Decency'
20:08 The suburban life
27:10 A question from Shanthi
30:22 How smart should you dress for the shops
32:35 On stand up and telling off the audience
38:43 On Extra Slice
42:47 How posh does Tom rank?
45:34 Misquoted
59:01 Tom’s a football fan
01:02:55 Outro
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How To Survive A Desert Island & Shanthi’s AI Boyfriend?!
19 maart 2026 · 33 min
Would Shanthi have an AI boyfriend? Find out in the brand new epsiode where Romesh and Shanthi cover everything from grief role play to the pros and cons of AI and Rom's ChatGPT history. Lees meer
They get into everything from the importance of maths and biology, desert island dilemmas, the danger of tortoises and a chaotic round of snog, marry, avoid featuring some very questionable fictional choices.
As always: unexpected, unfiltered, and impossible to predict where it’ll go next.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
02:30 Shanthi on maths
05:08 Trying out Hannah Fry’s tips
08:45 Rom reads his ChatGPT therapy
09:50 Shanthi and the team catch a stray
11:25 A question on AI
14:40 A role play of grief AI
16:25 A desert island question
20:30 Snog Marry Avoid Disney addition
26:39 A final question on the winter olympics
28:05 Outro
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Hannah Fry: The Science Behind AI, Grief Tech & Life
16 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Should we be worried about AI? Mathematician and presenter Hannah Fry joins Romesh to talk about her new show 'AI Confidential with Hannah Fry' and the surprising ways maths and technology shape our lives. Lees meer
From Hannah’s work explaining science to wider audiences, her podcast The Rest Is Science, to Grief Tech. This episode explores the strange questions maths can actually answer, from whether you could theoretically be bored to death to how to cool down your car. The conversation moves from teaching maths and traumatising students with numbers to the bigger questions around AI, technology and the future.
Plus: maths jokes, a question from Shanthi, some genuinely useful science-based life tips and the team catch some strays.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
03:19 Gift giving
07:34 Some maths jokes
10:01 On teaching maths
14:55 Traumatising people with maths
17:40 The Rest Is Science
20:39 Can you be bored to death?
26:09 On making a difference
29:28 Hannah’s ultimate tip
31:25 A question from Shanthi about tech
37:41 Hannah’s new show on AI
41:25 On Grief Tech
43:12 Do we know what we want with AI relationships?
45:03 Should we be worried?
48:45 Working with Dara O'Briain
49:40 Misquoted
00:01:47 An exclusive tip
00:02:33 Outro
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Shanthi SHOCKS Romesh With Her WILD Thailand Trip!
12 maart 2026 · 35 min
How much do you really want to know about your parents' holiday antics? Shanthi shares far too much, leaving Romesh desperate to "edit" certain images out of his brain. They also talk about this week’s guest, legendary documentary maker Louis Theroux, as Shanthi reveals the surprisingly dark topics she’d cover if she followed in his footsteps. Lees meer
Plus, Romesh hits back at criticism of his glasses – and Shanthi recalls the moment he rang her to say he’d "made it" in comedy.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
00:00 Intro
01:30 Glasses criticism
04:28 Louis Theroux
07:48 Embarrassing name mispronunciation
14:27 Cake
19:12 Listener holiday story
24:14 Shanthi’s Thailand story
28:42 Staying in touch with family
31:10 Outro
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Louis Theroux On Internet Culture, The Manosphere & Getting "Cooked"
9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
What do toxic masculinity, a lasagne obsession, and a Seat Alhambra have in common? Louis Theroux joins Romesh to draw the line between his on-camera persona and life at home. They revisit some of Louis’ most infamous documentary moments, the craft behind them, and the interview regrets he has looking back. Lees meer
Louis also explains why he’s drawn to spending time with people who hold extreme views, including in his latest film Inside the Manosphere, exploring misogyny and the lure of wealth in the post-Andrew Tate world with figures like HSTikkyTokky.
Along the way he reflects on memorable encounters with Armie Hammer and Boris Becker – plus an uncanny King Charles impression, being “cooked” by the internet, and why he “deserved” his gold record after his viral music hit Jiggle Jiggle.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
02:15 Gift giving
03:21 Lasagna tips
06:04 Fragility in the industry
07:52 On making documentaries
22:15 On Andrew Tate
23:29 The Manosphere
29:37 Raising boys today
35:25 HStikkytokky & Jestermaxxing
41:04 Is Louis worried?
43:12 Shanthi’s question
46:21 Getting cooked & Jiggle Jiggle
51:17 On Podcasting
55:47 On Adam Buxton
59:41 On Boris Becker
01:01:03 Measuring success
01:02:09 Comedians vs non-comedians
01:04:52 Early career beginnings
01:09:22 On reviews
01:10:32 Misquoted
01:33:50 Outro
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Who's Buying ROUGH Toilet Paper?!
5 maart 2026 · 37 min
How many times can you trick your mum into saying the F-word? Romesh annoys Shanthi with terrible impressions of kids' film characters and makes his case for why the Toy Story trilogy is one of the greatest in cinematic history. They role-play a listener’s plea about how to kindly deal with smelly colleagues — and how to cope with a spoilt hen-do surprise (do you fake it?). Plus, an uncomfortably long conversation about the specifics of going to the toilet. Lees meer
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00:00 Intro
01:27 Shanthi loves Tom Davis
03:22 Paddington
04:37 Kids films impressions
12:15 Advice from Shanthi & Romesh
13:40 Role playing the problem
18:51 Advice continued
23:24 Toilet talk
33:15 Outro
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Tom Davis On Success, Setbacks & Being a Dad
2 maart 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Comedian and actor Tom Davis joins Romesh for a proper deep dive into comedy, his working-class roots to his success and building his career long term. Lees meer
They talk about Tom’s route into stand-up, creating and starring in Murder in Successville and King Gary, and what it takes to survive rejection, hyper-criticism and projects going wrong. There’s rare praise from Romesh, chaos behind the production cenes, doing his own stunts, pranks, and a BIG announcement. Plus an ever important question from Shanthi.
They also get into luck in the industry, being a dad, and how success changes your perspective over time.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
2:00 A present for Tom
4:00 The Big Five
5:32 Working with Romesh
8:00 Tom’s route to comedy
11:25 Hyper criticism
12:46 Tom's background
14:23 Murder In Successville
21:00 Luck in the industry
23:07 An annoyed Romesh
23:39 Tom's favourite guest
24:49 On success
26:30 Tom's encounter with Rio Ferdinand
27:58 King Gary
30:13 Chaos behind the scenes
34:20 Working Together
36:00 House Of Fools
42:24 Wold & Owl
43:20 Pranks
44:47 A big announcement
46:46 A question from Shanthi
50:00 On being a dad
52:55 Career perspective
56:47 Tom opening for Romesh
01:01:23 Misquoted
01:08:38 An exclusive
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Telling Your Sri Lankan Mum You're Dieting...
26 februari 2026 · 28 min
Cooking advice, dieting disasters and impressions that probably shouldn’t happen... Romesh is joined once again by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for another episode of unfiltered family chat. Lees meer
They cover Shanthi’s go-to recipes, strong opinions on chicken, and what it’s actually like trying to diet with a Sri Lankan mum in the house. There’s listener questions, unexpected tangents (including one about poop), impressions of Josh Widdicombe, and Romesh attempting a Tamil impression that may or may not get him in trouble.
As always: advice is given confidently. Whether you should follow it is another matter.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
03:03 Josh Widdicombe Impressions
04:34 On poop
05:13 A question from you
06:10 Shanthi’s recipe
11:43 A question on chicken
14:36 Shanthi’s cooking advice
18:30 How to diet with a Sri Lankan Mum
20:24 Romesh’s Tamil Impression
23:59 Outro
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Josh Widdicombe on Why Podcasts Help Comedians & Leaving London For Devon
23 februari 2026 · 1 uur 36 min
Comedian Josh Widdicombe joins Romesh to explain why he might actually prefer podcasts to television. Lees meer
They chat about his stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea, appearing in more than 30 series of The Last Leg, and co-hosting the hugely successful Parenting Hell. Josh also talks about his move to Devon after being pushed out of London, rediscovering photography as a hobby, and launching his new series, Josh Widdicombe’s Museum of Pop Culture – covering everything from Mr Blobby to David Hasselhoff and the Berlin Wall.
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00:00 Intro
02:20 Podcasting vs TV
04:10 On Touring
07:45 Gift giving
14:54 Stand up
17:45 Moving
21:50 Noel Edmunds’ House
24:01 Getting business offers
27:11 A question from Shanthi
29:00 Photography and hobbies
33:30 Romesh on his Marathon
36:16 Drinking habits and ChatGPT
44:41 Josh on podcasting
50:06 Obsessions and interests
55:53 Parenting Hell
58:38 Rob Beckett
01:02:40 Agents and insecurities
01:06:42 Being mimicable
01:11:50 Misquoted
01:30:20 An Exclusive
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Romesh’s Near Death Experience & Solving The Beckham’s Drama
19 februari 2026 · 36 min
It’s snacks, arguments and family drama as Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi for another episode of strong opinions and zero agreement. Lees meer
They get into the ongoing dispute about mutton rolls, Romesh’s near-death experience with chilli oil, Shanthi’s love for Sheridan Smith and breakdown the headline-making Beckham family tension. There’s also Dungeon & Dragons confusion, and Shanthi's questionable rules about girls.
Expect bickering, roasting and classic Shanthi energy throughout.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
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Sheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream Role
16 februari 2026 · 59 min
From comedy beginnings to renowned actor and West End star, Sheridan Smith joins Romesh for a wide-ranging chat about confidence, acting and carving out a career that spans stage and screen. Lees meer
They talk about imposter syndrome, developing characters and working together on the West End show Woman In Mind. Plus, a hip hop gift and a rather disappointing 50 Cent impression from Romesh.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
00:32 Romesh Admits Being Jealous
02:30 The Audition for Take That
05:33 Gifts
08:50 Mark Owen's Dream Trip to Graceland
10:02 "Heimscheißer"
12:40 Take That's Circus Tour
20:00 Take That's Early Career Regrets
21:22 The Take That Annual Fact File
24:53 Gary Barlow's Star Trek Fandom
27:33 If Not Music, Then What?
32:03 Take That's Favourite Films
33:42 Netflix Documentary
37:17 The Pressures of Songwriting
40:04 Howard Donald on His Role in the Band
42:50 The Most Unusual Present from a Fan
44:37 The 90s
48:47 Misquoted: "Beards Can Get a Bit Sweaty"
53:32 "We Weren't a Boy Band"
57:10 Future Ambitions
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Would Romesh Ever LEAVE Crawley?
12 februari 2026 · 25 min
Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for another episode of strong opinions, unexpected confessions and classic family chaos. From learning Spanish and declaring her love for Take That, to unpacking fan obsessions and answering listener questions, Shanthi once again proves she’s the star of the show. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:19 Shanthi learns some Spanish
03:38 Shanthi’s a Take That fan
05:10 A team question
07:05 A fan obsession
08:55 Romesh’s seduction
11:20 Is Romesh Crawley’s golden boy?
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Take That: 90s Regrets, Songwriting Pressures & The Circus Tour Returns
9 februari 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald sit down with Romesh to talk about the ups and downs of Take That – from their crazy beginnings in the 90s to the reboot of their legendary Circus Tour. They talk about the band's audition process, the pressures of songwriting, and Gary Barlow's not-very-popstar passions: Star Trek and interior design magazines. Plus Romesh admits to a 30-year-old act of jealousy. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
00:32 Romesh Admits Being Jealous
02:30 The Audition for Take That
05:33 Gifts
08:50 Mark Owen's Dream Trip to Graceland
10:02 "Heimscheißer"
12:40 Take That's Circus Tour
20:00 Take That's Early Career Regrets
21:22 The Take That Annual Fact File
24:53 Gary Barlow's Star Trek Fandom
27:33 If Not Music, Then What?
32:03 Take That's Favourite Films
33:42 Netflix Documentary
37:17 The Pressures of Songwriting
40:04 Howard Donald on His Role in the Band
42:50 The Most Unusual Present from a Fan
44:37 The 90s
48:47 Misquoted: "Beards Can Get a Bit Sweaty"
53:32 "We Weren't a Boy Band"
57:10 Future Ambitions
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Should Gifts Be Equal in a Relationship?
5 februari 2026 · 38 min
Romesh and Shanthi play a chaotic game of “Would You Rather?”, take aim at coffee snobs (George Clooney included!), and reminisce about iconic old TV adverts. Things go off the rails with dirty genie wishes, awkward gift-giving dilemmas, and an embarrassing misunderstanding about the ingredients of a popular energy drink. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:45 Red Bull
02:48 Favourite Adverts
07:11 Shanthi on Coffee
11:00 Would You Rather...?
17:41 Genie Wishes
22:10 Advice on Motherhood
28:08 Gifting Dilema
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Jack Thorne: Adolescence, Stephen Graham, and Anxiety
2 februari 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
Writer of Adolescence, Skins and This Is England, Jack Thorne joins Romesh to talk about the global impact of Adolescence and working closely with Stephen Graham. Jack opens up about social anxiety, imposter syndrome and how appearing on Desert Island Discs led to his autism diagnosis. They also discuss incel culture, kindness online, shifting power in the TV industry, Jack’s love of E.T. and work life balance. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
00:55 The reaction to Adolescence
01:30 Jack’s relationship with Stephen Graham
02:55 Working with Brad Pitt
04:10 Talking about incel culture
08:25 Finding kindness online
09:40 Critics’ response to Adolescence
12:24 How invested audiences became
14:15 The real-world impact of the show
16:50 Parents’ reactions
18:19 Romesh’s mum’s question
20:40 Romesh’s gift and Jack’s love for E.T.
25:40 Jack’s obsession with the NFL
30:33 Romesh on work ethic
32:20 Work life balance
35:22 Imposter syndrome
42:05 How the TV landscape is changing
43:20 What Jack wants to do next
49:57 Desert Island Discs and autism diagnosis
54:36 Misquoted
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Shanthi’s Own Cooking Show & How To Stop Tantrums!
29 januari 2026 · 33 min
How do you fix toddler tantrums or a child who’s a fussy eater? This week, “Auntie Shanthi” offers some dubious advice to listeners. She also chats to Romesh about her 2026 resolutions, learning computers with a mystery gentleman, and passes judgement on Will Arnett’s famously sexy voice. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
03:06 Shanthi’s list
03:58 Complaining
05:29 2026 resolutions
08:13 Shanthi on Will Arnett
10:46 Shanthi’s advice
18:10 Films that made an impression
23:28 Shanthi’s cookery show
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Will Arnett: Why People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A Comedian
26 januari 2026 · 1 uur
Actor and comedian, Will Arnett joins Romesh to talk about stand-up, passing as a comic and the making of new movie Is This Thing On? They get into BoJack Horseman, social media, being a dad and befriending John Bishop. With an divisive takes on tattoos, football and meeting Jürgen Klopp. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:45 A gift for Will
02:35 Will on meeting Jürgen Klopp
04:05 Arsenal vs Liverpool
06:11 Working with John Bishop
10:13 The making of Is This Thing On?
14:13 Practicing stand up
18:51 Shanthi’s question to Will
19:30 BoJack Horseman
30:10 Will’s controversial opinion on tattoos
34:50 Misquoted
42:31 Social media
47:44 Misquoted continued
49:40 Being a dad
53:30 Will passes as a comic
55:33 Exclusive
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Shanthi's Acting Skills, Genie Wishes & Expensive Taste
22 januari 2026 · 25 min
Shanthi and Romesh answer your questions and act out several scenes from alternative James Bond improv to hypothetical genies. Plus Shanthi's opinion on why some things are worth buying no matter the price. There’s villain energy, big laughs, questionable casting and as per usual, plenty of moments where neither of them can keep it together. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro01:30 Shanthi & Romesh answer your questions02:49 Shanthi’s acting background04:50 An improvised scene09:03 Shanthi 00711:47 A question about a genie17:33 Expensive perfume
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Joy Crookes: Making Music, Heritage & Thierry Henry
19 januari 2026 · 58 min
Singer-songwriter Joy Crookes joins Romesh to talk about her second album, touring, and how her Bangladeshi and Irish heritage influences her work. Joy also discusses why she'd be perfect for a Bend It Like Beckham sequel, uncompleted ADHD tests, and brave words said to Thierry Henry. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.00:00 Intro Lees meer
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Romesh’s BEST Impressions & Why Shanthi LOVES James Acaster?!
15 januari 2026 · 27 min
Shanthi brings up an embarrassing conversation about James Acaster's manhood, get's confused between boxing and wrestling – plus she joins Romesh in attempting some impressions, including Chris Eubank, Gollum, Michael Macintyre and Mrs. Doubtfire. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen
00:00 Romesh Sings
01:00 Boxing Intro
03:00 Shanthi on James Acaster
5:45 Chris Eubank
7:15 Mothers Deserve Respect
12:20 Impressions
19:56 Secrets to Success
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James Acaster: Hecklers, Mental Health & Stealing Romesh's Family
12 januari 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Comedian, musician and Off Menu podcast host James Acaster joins Romesh to talk about returning to stand-up, mental health… and why you definitely shouldn’t have an affair during a West End show. He pitches a new travel TV idea for Shanthi (very much without Romesh), and discusses his forthcoming album — a project 20 years in the making. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
00:10 Don't Have An Affair
01:50 James Roasts The Set
04:22 Unwanted Gifts
06:53 Stand Up, Ego & Expectations
16:00 Josie Long
22:50 Shanthi’s Question
26:35 Visiting Sri Lanka
27:12 Travel Show Idea
35:00 Misquoted
37:20 Mental Health
40:08 Romesh on Spiralling
44:57 Misquoted Continued
46:42 James' New Album
51:00 Turning 40
51:57 Future Plans
1:00:50 Off Menu
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Why Do Mums Ignore Boundaries?
8 januari 2026 · 30 min
Romesh STILL doesn't believe that Shanthi wrote the infamous festive planning list... and the cross-examination continues! The pair then dive into your dilemmas, including how to deal with mums who ignore boundaries – and a heated debate on wedding etiquette after one listener reveals their mother-in-law wore white on the big day. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Romesh is relaxed
00:56 Shanthi's New Year Resolutions
02:00 Shanthi's List Controversy
06:40 Hard Times
11:00 Be Kind To Your Mum
15:45 Texting Etiquette
20:40 White Dress At Someone Else's Wedding
24:55 Wedding Etiquette
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Ricky Gervais: Roasting Celebrities At The Golden Globes & Giving Millions To Animal Charities
5 januari 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
As co-creator of era-defining titles such as The Office and Extras, followed by hits including Derek and After Life, Ricky Gervais has left his mark as one of the most successful comedians on the planet. Speaking to Romesh, he explains why writing and workshopping stand-up comedy remains one of his greatest loves, how hosting the Golden Globes could have ended his career, and why he cares more about other people’s opinions than it might seem. Ricky also shares stories behind his love for animals – including why he's donated huge sums of money to animal charities from his recent tours. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Crying
01:55 Best Intro Ever
03:00 Why Do Anything?
05:15 "You're A National Treasure Romesh"
09:25 Standup Comedy & Shaping Jokes
17:50 Nerves
19:00 Self Censorship
20:25 Being Relatable
26:00 Anger & Honesty
28:50 Cat DJ
30:15 Donating To Animal Charities
34:00 Veganism & Health
39:45 Romesh's Dad's Funeral
43:20 Tracksuit Bottoms: Disrespectful?
44:20 Podcast Pioneer
50:00 Social Media: Search, Don't Scroll
53:00 Fans & Cults
1:00:00 Harry Hill & Joe Wilkinson
1:01:30 Pushing It Too Far
1:02:20 Marketing & Controversy
1:09:50 Shanthi's Question
1:10:40 Upsetting Tom Hanks & Tim Allen
1:13:00 "It Could Have Been The End Of My Career"
1:18:00 Sometimes I Don't Care
1:21:00 Misquoted
1:24:20 Alley Cats
1:27:15 Kidney Transplant
1:28:32 Ricky's Shares The Name Of His Next Tour
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Shanthi's Best Bits 2025
29 december 2025 · 39 min
Unexpected, unfiltered, and ...unhinged? Our Thursday episodes featuring Romesh alongside his mum Shanthi have provided us with some of the most hilarious moments of the year. We're revisiting her best bits, including advice on girlfriends, erotic dreams, and why meringues are more saucy than you think. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Shanthi's Message For 2026
00:50 Girlfriends
04:00 Nude on the Podcast?
08:06 Football
09:10 Attractive Meringue
12:30 Sonic The Hedgehog vs Mr Bean
14:50 The Doctor
15:54 "Love You Mummy"
20:42 Baby Advice
26:26 Dreams
31:30 See No Evil, Hear No Evil
33:39 Wacky Podcast People
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Chris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't Care
22 december 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
How many mince pies is too many? Standup comedian, actor, writer and BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, joins Romesh on the show this week – and gets subjected to a taste test. They talk about the fear and exhilaration of Chris' experience as the first blind contestant on Strictly, why "not caring" is the best thing you can do, and his new book, Keep On Laughing. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 The Toilet Door
04:00 Alternative Christmas Message
05:20 Mince Pie Taste Test
11:55 Finding Fame
15:15 Giving Up Alcohol
17:20 Sean Lock on Live At The Apollo
18:35 Why Caring Less Is Good
21:19 Shanthi’s Question for Chris
23:00 The Jeopardy of Strictly Come Dancing
30:40 Most Nervous Strictly Moment
37:20 The Magic Is Trust
39:28 Chris's Autobiography: Keep Laughing
42:50 Bad Gigs Are Funny
47:49 Misquoted
57:03 What's next for Chris?
59:34 Secrets to Success
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A Very Ranganathan Christmas
18 december 2025 · 33 min
What does Shanthi really want this Christmas? Romesh is joined by Shanthi for a festive episode full of gifts, jokes, surprise guests and the kind of family conversations that only happen at Christmas. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Shanthi’s favourite Christmas song
03:44 Christmas wishes
06:07 A surprise guest
07:45 Some gift giving
10:00 Shanthi reads us Yo Mama jokes
12:55 Dinesh updates us
14:10 Shanthi’s Christmas demands
18:53 Romesh shows some appreciation
19:41 Is wiping a dogs bum necessary?
22:09 Playing Christmas games
28:00 A Christmas message from Dinesh
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Bret McKenzie: Flight of the Conchords, Lord Of The Rings Cameos & Oscar Win
15 december 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Is comedy music the hardest art form to perfect? Comedian, actor and Oscar-winning musician Bret McKenzie — one half of the legendary Flight of the Conchords — joins Romesh to unpack life at the funny end of songwriting. From winning awards for work “Disney didn’t even like” on The Muppets, to touring his “serious” new album Freak Out City, Bret shares stories from the road, recalls his unexpected appearance in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and throws himself into a UK vs New Zealand Marmite-eating challenge. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
03:11 Hype men gone wrong
06:05 Bret's new tour
11:45 Marmite: UK vs New Zealand
19:58 Flight of the Conchords
23:00 Work changing with time
27:05 Comedy songwriting
28:44 Touring the new album: Freak Out City
33:33 Writing music for film
39:07 That's not cool dad
42:00 Misquoted
50:22 Lord Of The Rings Extra
57:51 Shanthi’s question for Bret
59:41 Oscar Win: Man Or Muppet
1:05:45 Oasis Exclusive
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Trying Weird Food Combos & Why Moving Abroad is a Mistake!
11 december 2025 · 24 min
This week on the podcast, Shanthi and Romesh help listeners with advice on family dilemmas and resolve some of their own – covering everything from coming out, to following your partner abroad for love. They don’t always agree! Lees meer
A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Shanthi's Nails
01:34 Shanthi's Favourite Sitcoms
05:53 Stand Up To Cancer
06:26 Listener Dilemmas
09:40 Unusual Food Combos
14:03 Advice On Coming Out To Family
17:31 The Naughty List
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Stephen Merchant: Being The Awkward Guy & Letting Go Of THE OFFICE
8 december 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Multi award–winning writer, actor and director, Stephen Merchant joins Romesh for a hilarious conversation about his career. They discuss how The Office reshaped comedy, why Tim and Dawn still land, Stephen’s shift into drama, his quest for “flow state," and why he regrets always playing the awkward guy. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
02:10 Chat GPT vs Stephen's BAFTAS
04:20 Do Awards Mean Anything?
07:45 Mark Hamill’s Trousers
09:25 Teacher Trauma
16:20 Tiny Grand Piano & Music Regrets
18:30 The Flow State
24:50 How The Office Changed Comedy
28:33 Tim & Dawn
31:34 Letting The Office Evolve
34:49 Goodbye June With Kate Winslet
38:06 Shanthi’s Question & Being The Awkward Guy
42:00 Stallone, Woody Allen & The Danger of Being Typecast
44:00 The Walking Dead
46:20 Logan With Richard E. Grant
50:00 Ambitions & American Success
58:00 Misquoted
01:04:30 Being 6’7 Tall
01:07:20 Stephen’s Adult EXCLUSIVE
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Shanthi’s BIZARRE Method To Get Kids To Sleep & Why Romesh Was Bullied?!
4 december 2025 · 31 min
This week Shanthi turns on the Christmas lights and gets in the festive spirit. She talks to Romesh about why she won't let her newfound popularity get to her head, gives some hilarious baby sleep-training advice, and revisits a sore spot in Romesh's childhood: garlic curry. Lees meer
Plus Romesh and Shanthi host a watch along, revisiting the best Christmas movie classics with Sky Cinema and the Friday Film Club #ad.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
00:17 Shanthi Turns On The Christmas Lights
03:27 Shanthi’s Cooking
5:50 Garlic and Bullying
7:34 Shanthi On Fame
9:26 Listener Questions: Parenting
18:00 Romesh's Superman Delusion
20:13 Shanthi’s Life Advice to Romesh
22:38 Sky Cinema
23:10 Shanthi in Panto
24:55 Christmas Spirit
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Tim Key: Trying The World’s HOTTEST Curry & Struggling With Panel Shows
1 december 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Comedian, actor and writer Tim Key joins Romesh for an off-kilter conversation about bombing on panel shows, the moment Susie Dent had to whisper “it’s fine”, a failed Taskmaster reunion in Cologne, and the wrist-breaking dangers of comedians’ football. Lees meer
He also gives the scoop on his new role in The Office “spin-off” The Paper, the LA spiral that led to his latest poetry collection, and the emotional side of fear, fame and performing.
Plus, Romesh and the team blindside Tim with a phaal curry… sweat, tears, regret.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:22 Anti-Podcast?
01:51 BAFTA Confusion
04:45 Career Comparisons
06:50 Romesh's Mock The Week Flop
10:40 Susie Dent Whispers "It's fine"
14:23 Taskmaster Bromance
15:46 The Abandoned Cologne Trip
21:32 Curry Fanatic
23:20 Phaal: "That's Quite Spicy Actually"
27:07 The Ballad of Wallace Island
36:45 Tim's Football Injury
41:29 The Office "Spin-off": The Paper
47:26 Shanthi's Question for Tim
50:01 Tim Key's New Book: LA Baby
52:00 "LA is Tough"
56:30 Tim Key On Stand Up Comedy
59:00 The Reluctant Landlord
1:04:10 Is It OK To Do Accents?
1:05:30 Misquoted
1:10:30 The Weakest Link
1:13:15 Poem
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Would Shanthi Ever Go On Taskmaster?
27 november 2025 · 33 min
Romesh and Shanthi are back discussing everything from dentist anxiety to the Ranganathan name to Taskmaster. Plus, Romesh goes in detail to explain to Shanthi how a play works... Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Intro
01:14 Shanthi’s been ‘gifted'
02:55 Shanthi watches Saltburn
04:46 Shanthi turns down a pickle
06:00 Listener Dilemmas
07:25 Ben guesses Shanthi’s age
08:45 Explaining how a play works
10:55 Shanthi’s Advice
12:43 How to be a good son
15:40 More listeners call in
20:39 Romesh reveals his name on his birth certificate
21:53 All together different
23:48 Romesh On Taskmaster
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn Success, Stealing from the Royals & Embracing Age
24 november 2025 · 1 uur
What does it feel like when your song goes viral? Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits down with Romesh for a sharp, funny and open chat that jumps from stealing a Grease DVD from Prince Edward’s office to becoming TikTok’s disco queen thanks to Saltburn with Murder on the Dancefloor. Lees meer
Sophie also talks about performing 148 gigs in a year, living on a tour bus with her husband and brother, owning the decision to name her new album Perimenopop and the way she deals with online trolls.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
0.00 - Intro
2:18 - Sophie’s Gift
4:46 - Tour Life
9:55 - Viral Success
12:10 - Saltburn
15:25 - Shanthi’s Question
17:58 - Social Media Hate
24:18 - Embracing Age
30:28 - Feeling Bold
37:20 - TikTok Pressure
39:54 - Creativity
41:00 - Strictly Experience
43:45 - Misquoted
48:45 - Attitude to AI
49:22 - Famous Family
54:54 - Royal Theft
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Shanthi’s PERFECT First Date, Gen Z Slang Test & Celeb Dreams…
20 november 2025 · 32 min
Romesh and Shanthi return for the Thursday episode… and it goes off the rails fast. Gen-Z slang tests, dating philosophy, bedtime arguments, erotic dreams involving comedians, vibrators named “Romesh”, and the mystery of when horse riding becomes acceptable on a first date. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Welcome back with Shanthi
01:49 Jack Whitehall recap
02:14 Gen Z / Gen Alpha slang test
08:07 Listener dilemma: bedtime clash
12:39 Erotic dream dilemma
17:53 Shanti’s first-date rules
24:37 Educating Yorkshire
28:16 Shanti’s Thursday advice
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Jack Whitehall: From Fangirling Over The Rock to Fatherhood
17 november 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
What are Hollywood auditions really like behind the scenes? Jack Whitehall is in the studio with Romesh for a fast, funny and surprisingly candid chat that jumps from his early stand-up days and cringe-inducing “Danny Dyer” phase to his darkest acting role yet in Malice. Lees meer
He talks about prepping to play a manipulative villain, juggling that mindset with new-dad life, fangirling over The Rock on Jungle Cruise, blowing auditions, and navigating the circuit as the posh kid everyone expected to hate.
They also get into panel shows, parenting, their unexpectedly famous parents and why teenagers insist stand-up is “dead”.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:01 Intro
02:06 Jack on winning the Amuse moose
04:20 Jack and Romesh meeting in the early career days
06:53 Jack’s acting beginnings
07:45 Romesh has a gift for Jack
12:20 New TV Show Malice
14:42 The difference between acting and comedy
16:43 Balancing family and professional life
21:33 Jungle Cruise Movie
22:24 Fangirling over Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
24:38 What’s the end goal?
26:15 Auditioning
32:57 A question from Shanthi
34:11 Being posh in comedy
38:05 Working in stand up
40:43 League of their own
44:05 Touring and time off
44:42 Comedy and parenting
52:25 Panto stories
56:12 Working with parents
1:01:54 Jack & Romesh play ‘Misquoted'
1:04:53 Jack’s weirdest experience of his life
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Shanthi on Girlfriends, Overprotective Parents & “Love You, Mummy”
13 november 2025 · 44 min
Romesh and Shanthi are back, chatting dental fears, turmeric-stained teeth, and Romesh’s table tennis win over Sir Andy Murray. Plus, listeners ask for advice on tricky girlfriends, mummy’s boys, and a mother-in-law on a hen do???A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. Lees meer
0:01 - Shanthi’s “Royal Albert Hall” Introduction 1:22 - Dentist Fears & Turmeric Teeth4:45 - Shanthi reacts to Romesh vs Sir Andy8:32 - Rom’s Greatest Win?10:44 - The Disliked Girlfriend12:58 - Shanthi meeting Girlfriends18:02 - 18 Year Old Romesh21:06 - “Love You, Mummy” – Red Flag or Not?23:49 - The Irrigation28:36 - The Mother-in-Law32:17 - Birthday Party for Dogs?35:53 - Married at First Sight
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Andy Murray: Retirement, Tennis Grunts & Finally Feeling Pride
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
What does life feel like when you’ve already lived your dream? Sir Andy Murray joins Romesh for a candid chat about life after tennis – touching on everything from competitive parenting to an exclusive on what he'd like his next career move to be. Plus, Andy shares thoughts on toilet etiquette, Romesh puts him to the test identifying famous tennis grunts, and the pair debate what ruins a fruit salad. Lees meer
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00:00 Toilet Etiquette: Sit Down Wees
03:40 Intro
07:00 Romesh's Gift for Andy
09:00 "Romesh Can't Hit a Ball"
11:50 Competitive Parenting
14:45 Drawing Dogs and Failing Art Class
18:00 Speaking Tour and Fans
22:35 Andy & Romesh's Failed Podcast Pilot
24:40 Bad Headlines, Nerves and Mistakes
27:32 Pressure and Crowd Abuse
28:30 Switching to Golf
33:36 Retirement and Pride
38:25 Looking Back on Achievements
39:35 Home and Being a Famous Dad
44:20 GAME: What A Grunt
48:30 Why Does Grunting Help in Tennis?
50:47 Misquoted (Andy's Issue with Bananas)
55:00 My Mum Thought I Was Useless
58:30 Haircuts and Moustaches
01:01:20 Bizarre Things Mums Say
01:03:00 I Loved Working With My Mum
01:05:00 Andy Is Out Of Shape
01:07:20 Exclusive: Andy's Next Career
01:11:00 Table Tennis: Murray vs Ranganathan
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Romesh & Shanthi Open Up
6 november 2025 · 41 min
Romesh and Shanthi get surprisingly heartfelt about Romesh's upbringing – discussing infidelity, jealousy and Shanthi's "toughest years". Shanthi also plays Round 2 of Nottolenghi and explains why she loves The Great British Bake Off so much. Plus, Romesh puts his foot down on the upper age limit for trick or treating. Lees meer
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.
00:00 Garage Freestyle
02:45 Unexpected Compliments
07:15 Romesh Gets Serious on Family
10:40 Who is Loyle Carner?
13:00 Nottolenghi: Round 2
15:40 Meringue Eating Technique
16:30 People Get Jealous of Me
18:50 Ben's My Best Friend
21:22 Halloween Feedback
26:50 Romesh vs Dinesh fight
30:00 Altogether Different
32:30 Shanthi Loves Bake Off
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Loyle Carner: Glastonbury, Ottolenghi and James Bond Exclusive!
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Is perfection the enemy of a great show? Rapper, actor and cook, Loyle Carner joins Romesh to talk about the parallels between comedy and music on stage. Ben puts Loyle to the test with a (terrible) food-themed gameshow – and Loyle opens up about his new album Hopefully!, and how he sees it as a time capsule for his children. Lees meer
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00:00 Pizza shops and bakeries 02:56 “Thinking woman’s crumpet” 04:20 Mumsnet's 7th sexiest man06:36 Romesh’s formal intro to Loyle Carner08:02 Surprise Game - Ottolenghi or Nottolenghi?17:42 AD — Santander Edge credit card18:25 Glastonbury: Why mistakes are good23:32 Inspired by Lianne La Havas 28:10 New album & feeling pressure 31:59 Touring with kids33:16 Getting parenting wrong36:07 Shanthi's voicemail39:02 GOAT rappers43:02 Privacy vs literal45:53 MISQUOTED: We're not heroes. We're weirdos. 47:04 Tesco-bag raps50:49 Bluey wisdom52:07 Acting in Mint (BBC)55:49 James Bond Exclusive
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