The Romesh Ranganathan Show
by Ranga Bee & Platform Media
About The Romesh Ranganathan Show
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...
The Romesh Ranganathan Show episodeslatest 50
Gangsters, Weddings & Unusual Habits
· 40:29
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...
Ray Winstone on The Gentlemen, Gangster Etiquette, and Strictly Come Dancing
· 1:06:15
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...
Shanthi's £35K Garden Room, A Big Apology & Conspiracy Theories
· 56:44
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...
Rick Glassman On The Paul Rudd Incident, Podcasting and Ricky Gervais
· 1:02:41
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...
The Art Special : Sexy Art, Questionable Portraits and Romesh's Secret Talent
· 33:00
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...
Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!
· 1:13:35
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...
Sex Robots, Sofa Fires And Secret Situationships
· 36:03
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...
Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid
· 1:15:59
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...
Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch
· 33:09
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...
Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders
· 1:14:10
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...
Romesh & Shanthi React To Idris Elba's Apology
· 52:29
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...
Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh
· 1:17:33
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...
The Chili Oil Special
· 41:59
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...
Kelly Cates: From Sky Sports News To Match Of The Day
· 59:26
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...
Shanthi’s Suspicions, Monkey Bites & Stage Names
· 43:00
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...
Judi Love On Self-Care, Posh Gyms & Comedy Acting
· 1:14:02
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...
Shanthi Teaches Romesh How To Interview
· 43:46
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...
Gabby Logan On Match of the Day, Trolls & Live TV
· 1:14:26
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...
Why Does Shanthi Have Beef With Idris Elba?
· 1:00:12
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...
Shania Twain On Harry Styles, Losing Her Voice & Country Music
· 1:03:32
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...
Growing Up With An Eye Condition & Can Vegans Do This?
· 33:38
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...
Jemaine Clement On Flight of the Conchords, Marmite & British Comedy
· 1:03:05
How awkward can filming a British comedy get? Jemaine Clement joins Romesh to discuss everything from New Zealand, comedy and touring. From starting at the Edinburgh Fringe, to creating one of the most loved series...
Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?
· 36:29
Would you drink Marmite? Shanthi does. In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reveals her unusual homemade drink, shares her hot takes on summer fashion and the pair team up to answer your...
Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UK
· 1:09:37
Double-Grammy winning rapper, actress and Emmy-host Eve shares the story of how she got into music, from early choir singing, to battle rapping and becoming one of the most iconic female rappers, working with Dr Dre...
The Australia Special
· 49:02
Who are Shanthi’s favourite Australians? And why didn’t she move to Australia?This Thursday’s episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show is an Australian special, celebrating all our listeners from down under - we’ve got a...
ShxtsNGigs On WORST Fan Interactions, Imposter Syndrome & Touring
· 1:18:22
How did ShxtsNGigs become one of the biggest podcasts in the world? James and Fuhad join Romesh to talk about taking ShxtsNGigs from a side project to a global phenomenon, selling out arenas, building a loyal audience...
Which World Cup Footballers Would Shanthi Date?
· 1:04:49
Would Shanthi date Harry Kane? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi puts some of football's biggest names under the microscope as she decides which World Cup stars she'd date, which she'd...
Emily Atack on The Inbetweeners, Unwanted DMs and Nobody’s Fool
· 1:22:05
Does Emily Atack wish she didn’t have to still talk about The Inbetweeners? And how does she cope with strangers shouting ‘Big Tits' at her?Actor, comedian and TV personality Emily Atack joins us on this week’s and...
Shanthi’s Love Languages & Philosophical Questions
· 42:59
What should Shanthi learn next? In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show we talk love languages, getting Shanthi on Raya and we even get a bit philosophical, plus Shanthi always wants to learn something new...
The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone Woke
· 52:22
Is there going to be a White Chicks 2? Comedy legends Marlon and Shawn Wayans join The Romesh Ranganathan Show to talk about bringing Scary Movie back, the lasting impact of White Chicks and why Hollywood stopped making...
Shanthi Opens Up About Life In Sri Lanka
· 51:23
What was Shanthi’s life like before the podcast? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi becomes the guest as Romesh talks to her about her childhood in Sri Lanka, meeting his dad, moving to the...
Aziz Ansari on Parks and Rec, Master of None & Living in London
· 1:18:27
What happens when one of the world’s biggest comedians swaps Hollywood for a flip phone and a quieter life? Comedian, writer, actor and director Aziz Ansari joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about...
We FINALLY Read Your Emails!
· 48:58
Can we fix the email problem? This week's Thursday episode is an Email Special, where we finally catch up with some of your unanswered messages. From family feuds over cats and awkward sex talks to relationship...
Ben Elton on Blackadder, Mr Bean & Writing TV Classics
· 1:21:41
What does the man behind Blackadder actually think about modern comedy? Ben Elton, multi award-winning comedian writer, novelist, director and lyricist joins Romesh to discuss his new autobiography, 'What Have I Done?’'...
We Accidentally Ignored 632 Emails…
· 42:27
What happens when you realise you’ve accidentally ignored 632 listener emails? Mystery solved and an apology is in order from the team in this Thursday's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, after finding out they...
Adam Buxton on Why Podcasting Has Got WORSE & Comedy Jingles
· 1:10:04
What is the future of comedy and podcasts? Comedian, actor and podcaster Adam Buxton joins Romesh for a thoughtful and funny conversation about creativity, aging and the strange evolution of podcasting. Adam reflects on...
Shanthi on Being an Immigrant in the 70s & Superstitions
· 26:39
Who would direct Shanthi's documentary about her life? Romesh and Shanthi are back in the studio, discussing Miriam Margolyes, documentaries and whether Shanthi would make her own all about arriving in the UK in 1975 to...
Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be Confident
· 1:14:16
What happens when you put Miriam Margolyes and Romesh in a room together? Surprisingly brilliant life advice and a mild flirtation... BAFTA-winning actor, author and national treasure Miriam Margolyes joins Romesh...
Shanthi’s Birthday Special
· 46:06
What do you get Shanthi Ranganathan for her birthday when she already has it all? It’s a special birthday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, as Romesh and the team celebrate Shanthi with gifts, an unexpected...
Thundercat on Creativity, Positive Mindsets & Finding His Sound
· 56:41
Can you force creativity or does it only come when it’s ready? Double Grammy Award winning artist Thundercat joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about music, art, style and finding your own sound...
Shanthi’s TikTok Shop Obsession & Are Sleepovers Bad?
· 40:35
Is Romesh a sex icon? 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...
Harry Hill: From Doctor To Comedian, TV Burp & Success in America
· 1:07:01
How does someone go from medicine to comedy? 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...
Shanthi Takes On Misquoted & Are Skiing Holidays Overrated?
· 26:13
Can Shanthi remember her own quotes? 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...
Sara Pascoe: New Travel Show, Life On Tour & Parenting
· 1:12:42
Can you have a successful comedy career and a balanced family life? Comedian and writer Sara Pascoe joins Romesh Ranganathan to talk about touring, parenting and why stand-up comedy can make balancing family life...
Romesh & Shanthi Respond to the Haters
· 25:24
Can Shanthi read minds? 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...
James McAvoy: Acting, X-Men & Directing His First Film
· 1:17:56
How did James McAvoy become one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood? Actor and director James McAvoy joins Romesh Ranganathan for a very special episode talking about acting, accents and the difference from...
Shanthi's Hot Takes: Gentle Parenting, Ice Baths & Air Fryers
· 31:23
What does Shanthi really think about gentle parenting, ice baths and calorie counting? In this episode, Romesh and mum, Shanthi take on a brand new segment: Shanthi’s Hot Takes. Nothing is safe from her opinions on...
Bryan Cranston: Breaking Bad, Malcolm In The Middle & Falling In Love With Acting
· 1:21:59
From sitcom Dad to Breaking Bad, how did Bryan transform into Walter White? Bryan Cranston joins Romesh Ranganathan for a wide-ranging conversation about acting, creativity and the career pivots that changed his life...
The Birthday Episode Romesh Didn’t Want
· 51:53
Romesh doesn’t like celebrating his birthday… unfortunately the team had other plans. In this chaotic birthday special, Romesh is joined once again by brother Dinesh and mum Shanthi, discussing everything from family...
Tom Allen: Gardening With Celebs, Fashion Pet Peeves & The 'Mandem'
· 1:06:04
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...
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