Shows
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJosh Widdicombe on Why Podcasts Help Comedians & Leaving London For DevonComedian Josh Widdicombe joins Romesh to explain why he might actually prefer podcasts to television.
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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2026-02-231h 35
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRomesh’s Near Death Experience & Solving The Beckham’s DramaIt’s snacks, arguments and family drama as Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi for another episode of strong opinions and zero agreement.
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.
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2026-02-1936 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowSheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream RoleFrom 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.
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.
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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...
2026-02-1659 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowWould Romesh Ever LEAVE Crawley?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.
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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?
18:39 A final question from the listeners
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2026-02-1225 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowTake That: 90s Regrets, Songwriting Pressures & The Circus Tour ReturnsGary 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.
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Romesh Admits Being Jealous
02:30 The Audition for Take That
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2026-02-091h 07
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShould Gifts Be Equal in a Relationship?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.
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
2026-02-0538 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJack Thorne: Adolescence, Stephen Graham, and AnxietyWriter 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.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 The reaction to Adolescence
01:30 Jack’s relationship with Stephen Graham
02:55 Working with Brad Pitt
2026-02-021h 04
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi’s Own Cooking Show & How To Stop Tantrums!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.
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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
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2026-01-2933 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowWill Arnett: Why People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A ComedianActor 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.
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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 tattoo...
2026-01-261h 00
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi's Acting Skills, Genie Wishes & Expensive TasteShanthi 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.
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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
2026-01-2225 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJoy Crookes: Making Music, Heritage & Thierry HenrySinger-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
2026-01-1958 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRomesh’s BEST Impressions & Why Shanthi LOVES James Acaster?!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.
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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
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2026-01-1527 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJames Acaster: Hecklers, Mental Health & Stealing Romesh's FamilyComedian, 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.
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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
16:0...
2026-01-121h 11
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowWhy Do Mums Ignore Boundaries?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.
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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
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2026-01-0830 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRicky Gervais: Roasting Celebrities At The Golden Globes & Giving Millions To Animal CharitiesAs 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 tour...
2026-01-051h 35
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi's Best Bits 2025Unexpected, 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.
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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 Ba...
2025-12-2939 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowChris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't CareHow 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.
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00:00 The Toilet Door
04:00 Alternative Christmas Message
05:20 Mince Pie Taste Test
11:55 Finding Fame
15:15 Gi...
2025-12-221h 04
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowA Very Ranganathan ChristmasWhat 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.
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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 neces...
2025-12-1833 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowBret McKenzie: Flight of the Conchords, Lord Of The Rings Cameos & Oscar WinIs 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.
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00:00 Intro
03:11 Hype m...
2025-12-151h 12
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowTrying Weird Food Combos & Why Moving Abroad is a Mistake!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!
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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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2025-12-1124 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowStephen Merchant: Being The Awkward Guy & Letting Go Of THE OFFICEMulti 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.
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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...
2025-12-081h 14
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi’s BIZARRE Method To Get Kids To Sleep & Why Romesh Was Bullied?!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.
Plus Romesh and Shanthi host a watch along, revisiting the best Christmas movie classics with Sky Cinema and the Friday Film Club #ad.
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Shanthi Turns On The Christmas Lights
03:27 Shanthi’s Cooking
5:50 Gar...
2025-12-0433 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowTim Key: Trying The World’s HOTTEST Curry & Struggling With Panel ShowsComedian, 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.
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.
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2025-12-011h 19
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowWould Shanthi Ever Go On Taskmaster?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...
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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
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2025-11-2735 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowSophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn Success, Stealing from the Royals & Embracing AgeWhat 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.
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.
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0.00 - Intro
2:18 - Sophie’s Gift
4:46 - Tour...
2025-11-241h 02
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi’s PERFECT First Date, Gen Z Slang Test & Celeb Dreams…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.
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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 Thursda...
2025-11-2034 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJack Whitehall: From Fangirling Over The Rock to FatherhoodWhat 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.
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 insi...
2025-11-171h 14
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi on Girlfriends, Overprotective Parents & “Love You, Mummy”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.
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?...
2025-11-1344 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowAndy Murray: Retirement, Tennis Grunts & Finally Feeling PrideWhat 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.
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2025-11-101h 17
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRomesh & Shanthi Open UpRomesh 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.
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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...
2025-11-0641 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowLoyle Carner: Glastonbury, Ottolenghi and James Bond Exclusive!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.
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00:00 Pizza shops and bakeries 02:56 “T...
2025-11-031h 05
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi Holds a Grudge & Romesh SINGS Whitney!What's the weirdest family tradition you've ever heard of? Join Romesh and Shanthi as they talk about some of theirs, alongside Romesh's shoe addiction – plus the listeners get in touch with story of Glastonbury guilt.
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00:00 Shanthi's Airhorns!
01:00 Like "Mel Gibson"
02:50 Romesh's Wedding
08:00 Listener Glastonbury Confession
10:30 Holding a Grudge
11:30 Romesh's Trainer Addiction
13:00 The Bodygu...
2025-10-3020 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowDaisy May Cooper & Charlie Cooper: Ghost Hunts, Sibling Rivalry & ThreadwormWhat do you say when a fan recognises you… while you’re buying threadworm tablets?
Daisy May and Charlie Cooper join Romesh to relive their most mortifying moments, talk about ghost-hunting in a haunted prison, and explain how a viral story nearly ruined their lives. They also get honest about fame, sibling rivalry, and why Daisy might be the only person to take sleeping pills on a paranormal show.
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00:00 Intro
01:20 “I Was a Bit of a Tw*t Before Fame”
03:00 How Important Is Being Famous?
04:45 Charlie...
2025-10-271h 18The Romesh Ranganathan ShowControlling Romesh's Life & What Shanthi Looks For In A Man!Join Romesh and Shanthi as they argue about spending time together, reply to awkward questions about dating, and react to Jameela Jamil's embarrassing story.
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00:00 Family time
03:50 Weird Dirty Talk
07:00 On Jameela Jamil
08:50 Reacting to Jameela’s Org*asm Story
13:00 Audience Questions: In-laws
21:10 Ben’s Apples
24:21 Shanthi Are You Dating?
2025-10-2339 minThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowControlling Romesh's Life & What Shanthi Looks For In A Man!Join Romesh and Shanthi as they argue about spending time together, reply to awkward questions about dating, and react to Jameela Jamil's embarrassing story.
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00:00 Family time
03:50 Weird Bedroom Talk
07:00 On Jameela Jamil
08:50 Reacting to Jameela’s DJ Story
13:00 Audience Questions: In-laws
21:10 Ben’s Apples
24:21 Shanthi Are You Dating?
28:56 Control...
2025-10-2339 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJameela Jamil: Accidentally Becoming A Hollywood Star & Why I Don’t Trust JournalistsWhat do you do if your school bully edits your Wikipedia?
Jameela Jamil chats to Romesh about her huge success in Hollywood and how she accidentally got her role in The Good Place. Jameela also tells us her problem with journalism and her embarrassing moment live on stage in front of 6,000 farmers…
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Jameela Impersonates Priyanka Chopra
02:26 “No Marlon Randos”
05:00 COLONIC Irrigation!
07:50 Cake Break
09:40 Journalists and Wikipedia
17:26 “I’m not a profound thinker”
18:12...
2025-10-201h 05
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRomesh's Medical MIX UP & Should Grandparents Choose Their Nicknames?Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about the mix up at the doctors when Romesh was younger, whether grandparents should pick their name and how easy it is to make the perfect Tiktok.
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Shanthi's Weather Forecast
01:20 Romesh's Could Improve
02:43 Shanthi is Unimpressed by Tim Minchin
04:08 Shanthi Sings for Social Media
07:01 Ben on "Dwer...
2025-10-1629 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowTim Minchin: How I Wrote Matilda the Musical! Quitting Social Media & Imposter Syndrome!Does imposter sydrome actually exist?
Tim Minchin talks to Romesh about the award-winning musical 'Matilda' and how big a part Tim played in it. The problem with social media and how to deal with sudden success!
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Tim Minchin’s Life GOALS
2:57 Technical ISSUES & False Optimism
3:18 Imposter Syndrome
6:59 Stylophone JAM
9:05 M...
2025-10-1352 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowShanthi Goes VIRAL On TikTok & Romesh ABANDONS Shanthi at a Wedding!?Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about Rom leaving Shanthi unattended at a wedding, how to do TikTok trends and which family member they'd trust the least!
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00:00 Intro and Jamie Redknapp
01:50 Shanthi's THIRSTY question
04:00 Romesh ABANDONS Shanthi
10:20 You write in and Shanthi answers
10:50 WEIRD Christmas toilet tradition
13:22 Romesh tells Shanthi Ben's drunken story...
2025-10-0925 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowJamie Redknapp: Becoming a Dad AGAIN at 49, Coached By My Dad & Flirting With Romesh's Mum...Will A League Of Their Own ever come back?
Jamie Redknapp joins Romesh as they delve into training his kids to be professional footballers, becoming a dad again at 49 years old, and how football has changed since he played.
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00:00 Wild Compliments
01:24 A Swedish Smörgåsbord
05:48 Becoming a Dad Again at 49
10:17 Football Parents
2025-10-061h 05
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowRomesh Got SCAMMED On Holiday & Shanthi’s BIZARRE Parenting Trick?!Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about everything that’s wrong with Romesh’s fashion sense, how he made a mistake on holiday, and Shanthi reacts – and honestly judges – the singing from the Paloma Faith episode...
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00:00 Shanthi Spoils the Intro
02:00 Paloma Faith and Kitchen Makeovers
06:00 Vegan Cheese Board: Terrible Gift?
09:00 Romesh’s HORRIBLE Singing Lesson
12:00 Awkward...
2025-10-0235 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowPaloma Faith: Feeling REJECTED By The Music Industry & Teaching Romesh To Sing!Is being called an icon a bad thing? Apparently, yes.
Paloma opens up with Romesh about her highs and lows in the music industry, how she manages her career whilst being a mum and gives Romesh a brutal singing lesson...
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00:00 Start
00:29 Paloma joins the show
01:21 Birthday drama: famous friends who didn’t show
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2025-09-2959 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowIntroducing Shanthi RanganathanIt’s the very first Thursday edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show! Romesh is joined by his mum, Shanthi, as they launch their new weekly catch-up. They look back at the week’s big moments, share your funniest family stories, and Shanthi sets the tone with her very first topic. Warm, sharp, and brutally honest — this is Shanthi as you’ve never heard her before.
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2025-09-2534 min
The Romesh Ranganathan ShowMichael Sheen: Handing Back My OBE + Accidentally Stalking My HeroWhat is it like to be a Hollywood actor in a local supermarket?
Michael Sheen talks to Romesh about growing up Welsh, the chaos of being recognised in public, and the moment he chose to give back his OBE.
From family life in Port Talbot to blockbuster roles and activism, Michael reflects on the stories and values that shaped him — and why saying no to the Palace was as important as any role he’s ever played.
Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, sharp observations, and a few surprises that show a si...
2025-09-2252 minThe Romesh Ranganathan ShowIntroducing The Romesh Ranganathan Show!Welcome to The Romesh Ranganathan Show! A brand-new podcast full of big laughs and bigger conversations.
Every Monday, Romesh is joined by the world’s biggest stars from film, TV, music and comedy, opening up like you’ve never heard them before.
And every Thursday, his mum Shanthi joins the party, bringing family stories, audience questions and her famously honest advice.
New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, hit follow now so you never miss a moment.
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2025-09-2201 min
FluentFiction - LithuanianClumsy Heroics: The Medicated Cake AffairFluent Fiction - Lithuanian: Clumsy Heroics: The Medicated Cake Affair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-lt Story Transcript:Lt: Vasara buvo į pabaigą, kai Gediminas ir Rūta atvyko į lauko ligoninę.En: Summer was coming to an end when Gediminas and Rūta arrived at the field hospital.Lt: Saulė skaisčiai švietė, o visur aplinkui skambėjo žmonių juokas ir kalbos.En: The sun was shining brightly, and the sounds of people laughing and talking echoed all ar...
2025-09-1215 min
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS10 Ep15: Tori Allen-Martin, Cass in Midnight CowboyTori Allen-Martin is In The Frame!Tori is currently playing Cass and others in the premiere of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy which was adapted into the 1969 film, Midnight Cowboy has a book by Bryony Lavery and music by Francis “Eg” White who has written songs for Adele, Sam Smith, Florence + The Machine and James Morrison. The production is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, with Tori starring alongside Paul Jacob French and Max Bowden as Joe Buck and Rico ‘Ratzo’ Rizzo.Last ye...
2025-04-1854 min
Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom DavisS2 Ep 63: Spiders, Wasps & Baby FliesWe’re talking… late starts, sore throats, swearing at football matches, Tom’s new tour, speedy spiders and baby flies, wasp stings and bee allergies, Takeshi’s Castle (mango!) and friends in the front row. It’s a shorter show than usual this week but fingers crossed we’ll have a bonus episode for you on Friday.For questions or comments please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we’d love to hear from you.Instagram - @wolfowlpodTikTok - @wolfowlpodcastYouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcastMerch & Mailing List...
2023-09-0642 min
Zagret za tek083 - Jože MaroltJe tek lahko rešitev in odrešitev, ko se posameznik ujame v past alkoholne odvisnosti? Iskren pogovor, ki sva ga imela z Jožetom Maroltom odstira zgodbe nekdanjega alkoholika, ki je življenjsko energijo usmeril v tekaške dosežke in postal boljši partner, oče, člen družbe in človek. Energični Jože brez dlake na jeziku razpreda o temi, ki je še vedno velikokrat tabu. Kakšna je vloga podpornih skupin? Kako prepoznaš lastno odvisnost in kako dozori odločitev, da se ji odrečeš? Kako je s tekom presegel samega sebe? Kje je tekel in zmagoval in kako...
2022-02-181h 36
Comedy Slab97 - The Reluctant LandlordThis week we review - The Reluctant Landlord (Series 1 Episode 1)Much to his annoyance Romesh is left running the local pub after his mischievous father left it to him in his will. He has never wanted to be a landlord, but his mum feels it is the only way to keep his dad's legacy alive, and his wife and kids are having a ball there.Starring Sian Gibson as his wife, Natasha, and Nick Helm as best mate Lemon, this semi-autobiographical sitcom follows Romesh's misadventures as he tries to offload the pub he doesn't want, while his...
2020-06-0156 min
LITHUANIAN OUT LOUDLithuanian Out Loud 0106 - Skulptūrų Parkas Sculpture ParkHi there, I’m Jack and I’m Raminta and welcome back to Lithuanian Out Loud where we offer the world the Lithuanian language. Today we’re in a new month! August was named in honor of Augustus Caesar in the year eight before the common era (8 BCE). In Lithuanian this month is rugpjūtis, named after the word for rye, rugiai and pjauti, to cut. It’s rye cutting month. Here’s some food for thought. I remind people not to refer to Lithuania as a former part of the Soviet Union. Calling Lithuania a nation that was...
2008-08-0312 min