In short
Romesh Ranganathan launches his new podcast, pitching it as a boundary-breaking space for candid, “culturally sensitive” celebrity insight, and mocking conventional media rules.
Guest(s)
The transcript doesn’t name any guests; it only includes brief, unclear banter with “Yo, sub, Neil!” and a “Neil” who may be a friend/guest, plus a second unidentified person.
Key claims
He’s “breaking free” from staying “inside the lines,” wants to express what “really matters,” and aims for a show rejected by every major network.
Notable examples
He cites an extreme anecdote about someone masturbating in a train station, and claims he discussed having an orgasm in front of 6,000 farmers.
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Chapters
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0:34 to 1:17
Romesh teases upcoming episodes and engages with his co-host.
“To make a show that's been turned down by every major network.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Romesh Ranganathan:The time has come. I've been playing by the rules for too long, staying inside the lines. It's time to break free. Hello, I am the Romesh Ranganathan show. Can't say your name, can I? I found a place to express what really matters to me. Someone just sort of sat in a train station, masturbating furiously. To dig for profound emotional insight into the world of celebrities. I did talk about having an orgasm in front of 6 ,000 farmers already. What? To make a show that's been turned down by every major network. Sorry, that's really culturally sensitive. To the end of the round. I said no further questions.
0:47Romesh Ranganathan:I'm offering this without... I'm not listening. Yo, sub, Neil! I've got a present for you. Have you? You've not written another book, have you? I'll lick you, do you know what I mean? If I could, you look like a delicious snack. The Romesh Ranganathan Show. New episodes every Monday and Thursday from the 22nd of September. You're not ready. Oh, shut up, Romesh.
From the publisher
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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