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Podcast · 107 episodes

The Romesh Ranganathan Show, page 2

by Ranga Bee & Listen · English

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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Why Does Shanthi Have Beef With Idris Elba?The episode is a mix of banter and advice, but it centers on Shanti Ranganathan’s mother’s long-running grudge against Idris Elba.8 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
Shania Twain On Harry Styles, Losing Her Voice & Country MusicShania Twain discusses her new album Little Miss Twain, her songwriting process, influences on her country-pop/folk style, creative control in Nashville, surviving Lyme disease that damaged her…5 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 19 chapters
Growing Up With An Eye Condition & Can Vegans Do This?A Thursday Q&A with Romesh Ranganathan and his mum, Shanti—covering (1) how Romesh grew up with an eye condition and building confidence, (2) a listener’s question about whether vegans can “suck”…1 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Jemaine Clement On Flight of the Conchords, Marmite & British ComedyJemaine Clement discusses British comedy influences, Flight of the Conchords and Taika Waititi’s early collaboration, Edinburgh Fringe psychology and review culture (Chortle), voice/acting work…28 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?Hot-weather “ick” and social rules—whether men should walk around shirtless, plus “hot takes” on sunglasses, flip-flops with office wear, bucket hats, Hawaiian shirts, sunbathing in public,…24 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UKEve discusses her career from Philadelphia battle rap to mainstream stardom, her work with Dr. Dre, live-show discipline, and crossover into acting and TV.22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 28 chapters
The Australia SpecialThe Romesh Ranganathan Show “Australia Special” with Romesh, his mum Shanthi, and listener Q&As, framed by Australian stereotypes (flags, boomerang, “Crocodile Dundee” references, kangaroo) and lots…17 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 17 chapters
ShxtsNGigs On WORST Fan Interactions, Imposter Syndrome & TouringShits and Gigs discuss worst fan interactions, imposter syndrome, building their authentic podcast format, and what touring is like.14 Jun 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 27 chapters
Which World Cup Footballers Would Shanthi Date?Shanthi (Ramesh Ranganathan’s mum) plays “World Class Dates,” judging eight World Cup footballers purely from their photos—whether she’d date them—while also doing a “World Cup knowledge” improv…10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 24 chapters
Emily Atack on The Inbetweeners, Unwanted DMs and Nobody’s FoolEmily Atack discusses her career (Blue Murder, Heartbeat, The Inbetweeners as Charlotte Hinchcliffe), being publicly nicknamed “Big Tits,” moving from Camden to the countryside, motherhood and…7 Jun 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 29 chapters
Shanthi’s Love Languages & Philosophical QuestionsA Romesh Ranganathan Show “Thursday” episode with Shanthi Ranganathan (“pod mother”) answering listener dilemmas and running a “philosophical questions” segment (Ship of Theseus/identity), then a…3 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone WokeMarlon and Sean Wayans promote Scary Movie (25 years after the originals), argue that comedy is hard and under-credited, discuss parody as the toughest genre, and debate “woke”/cancel culture and…31 May 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Shanthi Opens Up About Life In Sri LankaRomesh Ranganathan’s Thursday episode features a mini-interview with his mum, Shanti Ranganathan, focusing on her life in Sri Lanka, her move to the UK, and family dilemmas.27 May 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
Aziz Ansari on Parks and Rec, Master of None & Living in LondonAziz Ansari discusses growing up as a British Tamil Sri Lankan, feeling “in between” cultures, and how that identity shaped his comedy and shows.24 May 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 34 chapters
We FINALLY Read Your Emails!“Email special” on Romesh Ranganathan’s podcast—starting with a scripted apology after a “wrong inbox” email mix-up, then reading listener emails and answering family dilemmas (plus a brief recap of…20 May 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
Ben Elton on Blackadder, Mr Bean & Writing TV ClassicsBen Elton discusses writing and comedy craft, how TV sitcoms like Blackadder were developed and revised, and why he avoids reading reviews.17 May 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 21 chapters
We Accidentally Ignored 632 Emails…A Thursday Q&A episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show where Romesh and Shanti (his mum) discuss listener questions, then admit a major admin mistake: they’ve been checking the wrong podcast email…13 May 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
Adam Buxton on Why Podcasting Has Got WORSE & Comedy JinglesAdam Buxton discusses why podcasting has “got worse,” arguing that metrics, social-media feedback, and filming podcasts for wider reach corrupt the medium.10 May 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 40 chapters
Shanthi on Being an Immigrant in the 70s & SuperstitionsThe episode is a Thursday “agony aunt/uncle” chat with Shanti about (1) her immigrant experience arriving in England in 1975, (2) superstitions and religion, and (3) listener dilemmas.6 May 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be ConfidentMiriam Margolyes discusses her career and recent rise in popularity, her documentary Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me, and how she stays confident and humane in later life.3 May 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 33 chapters
Shanthi’s Birthday SpecialShanthi Ranganathan’s birthday special on the Romesh Ranganathan Show, featuring gifts, a charity donation dispute, a “Would You Rather” game, listener Q&A about birthdays/age, and comedic banter…29 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Thundercat on Creativity, Positive Mindsets & Finding His SoundThundercat (double Grammy-winning bassist/singer) discusses creativity and finding his sound, the role of practice in improvisation, touring and audience differences, and confidence/bullies.26 Apr 2026 · 57 min · 17 chapters
Shanthi’s TikTok Shop Obsession & Are Sleepovers Bad?Romesh Ranganathan’s Thursday show with his mother Shanthi Ranganathan.22 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Harry Hill: From Doctor To Comedian, TV Burp & Success in AmericaHarry Hill discusses his long comedy career, how he transitioned from medicine to stand-up, and his new YouTube-style podcast/TV show “I’m Your Arch Rival,” plus touring strategy and…19 Apr 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 24 chapters