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The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs.

Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. 

On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense take on life, proving that the funniest and most relatable conversations often happen around the kitchen table. 

Leave a voice note for Romesh and Shanthi by messaging +447731623355, @theromeshshow on Instagram, or emailing [email protected].

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What do you say when your 8-year-old walks in on you in 'the act'?

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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What makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker?

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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Can Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh?

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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What did Eddie Murphy say to Lenny Henry?

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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Who does Shanthi want next on the podcast?

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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How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors?

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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Is Romesh a bad gift-giver?

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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What really happened with Jamie Oliver's school dinners?

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

01:04:22 Getting a pilots license

01:10:30 On being a bit more selfish

01:14:32 Misquoted

01:19:20 An exclusive

01:21:57 Outro
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Should children be allowed at weddings?

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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Could Romesh make a convincing gangster?

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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Should Shanthi get her £35,000 garden room?

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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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.

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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Are Romesh and Shanthi gifted artists?

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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Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!?

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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Should you stay in a situationship?

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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How did Philomena Cunk come about?

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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What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be?

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.

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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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What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey?

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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Has Shanthi finally forgiven Idris Elba?

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!

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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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How Did Max Fosh Become The World's Richest Man?

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.

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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

29 jul · 42 min

Can Romesh win the Chili Oil Mastermind quiz?

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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What is it really like presenting Match of the Day?

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.

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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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What is the weirdest thing Shanthi has ever Googled?

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.

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.

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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How does Judi Love do it all?

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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How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls?

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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How does Gabby Logan handle online trolls?

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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What is Shanthi's beef with Idris Elba?

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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How do you keep performing after losing your voice?

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.

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.

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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Can Shanthi solve your life problems... and give you the perfect masala dosa recipe?

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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