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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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Shanthi Takes On Misquoted & Are Skiing Holidays Overrated?The episode is a Thursday chat with Shanti Ranganathan where they play “Misquoted, Mum” (guessing which of five quotes Shanti said), then take an audience question about whether to join a boyfriend’s…16 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 7 chapters
Sara Pascoe: New Travel Show, Life On Tour & ParentingSarah Pascoe discusses her biggest stand-up tour, the new TLC comedy travel show Roshi Conaghty (zero stars), life on the road with young children, parenting identity, and how audiences interpret…12 Apr 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 34 chapters
Romesh & Shanthi Respond to the HatersRomesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanthi respond to “haters” and negative comments, urging listeners to like/subscribe and keep feedback constructive.8 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
James McAvoy: Acting, X-Men & Directing His First FilmJames McAvoy discusses his acting-to-directing journey, learning accents, storytelling craft, dealing with fame and online criticism, and his first feature as a director, California’s Scheme…5 Apr 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 38 chapters
Shanthi's Hot Takes: Gentle Parenting, Ice Baths & Air FryersThursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show with Shanti (Romesh’s mum).1 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Bryan Cranston: Breaking Bad, Malcolm In The Middle & Falling In Love With ActingBryan Cranston discusses his acting career across theater, sitcom, and drama—how he stays energized through long stage runs, why he pivoted from comedy to serious roles, and how Breaking Bad’s…29 Mar 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 33 chapters
The Birthday Episode Romesh Didn’t WantRomesh’s birthday episode with his mum Shanti Ranganathan and brother Dinesh, plus games, audience questions, and prank stories.26 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Tom Allen: Gardening With Celebs, Fashion Pet Peeves & The 'Mandem'Tom Allen, British comedian and writer23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 36 chapters
How To Survive A Desert Island & Shanthi’s AI Boyfriend?!In this episode, Romesh Ranganathan and his mother, Shanthi, explore a variety of entertaining topics ranging from the concept of AI boyfriends to desert island survival strategies.19 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Hannah Fry: The Science Behind AI, Grief Tech & LifeIn this episode, mathematician and presenter Hannah Fry joins Romesh Ranganathan to discuss her new show, 'AI Confidential with Hannah Fry'.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters
Shanthi SHOCKS Romesh With Her WILD Thailand Trip!In this episode, Romesh Ranganathan engages with his mother, Shanthi, as she recounts her adventures in Thailand, revealing surprising insights about her experiences.12 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 10 chapters
Louis Theroux On Internet Culture, The Manosphere & Getting "Cooked"Romesh Ranganathan invites the world's biggest stars for candid conversations filled with humor and genuine insights. Expect backstage anecdotes and untold tales from the spotlight.9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 44 chapters
Who's Buying ROUGH Toilet Paper?!In this light-hearted episode of *The Romesh Ranganathan Show*, Romesh and his mother Shanthi engage in humorous banter while addressing various topics, including their favorite film franchises,…5 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
Tom Davis On Success, Setbacks & Being a DadRomesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians, and icons for candid conversations filled with humor and genuine insights.2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 27 chapters
Telling Your Sri Lankan Mum You're Dieting...The show features candid conversations with celebrities, sharing backstage anecdotes and personal insights, often mixed with humor and warmth.26 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Josh Widdicombe on Why Podcasts Help Comedians & Leaving London For DevonRomesh Ranganathan meets various stars for candid conversations filled with humor and genuine insight.23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 34 chapters
Romesh’s Near Death Experience & Solving The Beckham’s DramaIn this episode of *The Romesh Ranganathan Show*, host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by his mother, Shanthi, for a lively discussion that combines humor with candid family stories.19 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
Sheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream RoleSheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream Role16 Feb 2026 · 59 min · 27 chapters
Would Romesh Ever LEAVE CrawleyRomesh Ranganathan engages with various celebrities for candid conversations filled with humor and heartfelt stories, alongside his mum Shanthi who joins on Thursdays for family stories and audience…12 Feb 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Take That: 90s Regrets, Songwriting Pressures & The Circus Tour ReturnsIn this episode, host Romesh Ranganathan sits down with members of the iconic British pop group Take That: Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald.9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 31 chapters
Should Gifts Be Equal in a Relationship?In this episode of *The Romesh Ranganathan Show*, Romesh and his mother Shanthi engage in a lively discussion about gifts in relationships, play a chaotic game of "Would You Rather?", and share…5 Feb 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Jack Thorne: Adolescence, Stephen Graham, and AnxietyIn this episode of *The Romesh Ranganathan Show*, Romesh welcomes renowned writer Jack Thorne, known for his work on *Adolescence*, *Skins*, and *This Is England*.2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 28 chapters
Shanthi’s Own Cooking Show & How To Stop Tantrums!In this episode, “Auntie Shanthi” shares dubious parenting advice, including tackling toddler tantrums and fussy eating.29 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Will Arnett: Why People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A ComedianWhy People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A Comedian26 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters