The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Ranga Bee & Platform Media

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 podcast@rangabee.com. A Ranga Bee Production in Partnership with Listen.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Shanthi SHOCKS Romesh With Her WILD Thailand Trip!

    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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min

  2. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Louis Theroux On Internet Culture, The Manosphere & Getting "Cooked"

    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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h y 39 min

  3. 5 MAR

    Who's Buying ROUGH Toilet Paper?!

    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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  4. 2 MAR

    Tom Davis On Success, Setbacks & Being a Dad

    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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h y 15 min

  5. 26 FEB

    Telling Your Sri Lankan Mum You're Dieting...

    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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  6. 23 FEB

    Josh Widdicombe on Why Podcasts Help Comedians & Leaving London For Devon

    Comedian 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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h y 35 min

  7. 19 FEB

    Romesh’s Near Death Experience & Solving The Beckham’s Drama

    It’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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  8. 16 FEB

    Sheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream Role

    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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
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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 podcast@rangabee.com. A Ranga Bee Production in Partnership with Listen.

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  • Creador
    Ranga Bee & Platform Media
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    49
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    The Romesh Ranganathan Show

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