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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's Acting Skills, Genie Wishes & Expensive TasteIn this episode, Romesh Ranganathan and his mother, Shanthi, delve into various topics, including Shanthi’s acting background, improvisational acting, and the value of expensive items, all while…22 Jan 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
Joy Crookes: Making Music, Heritage & Thierry HenryMaking Music, Heritage & Thierry Henry19 Jan 2026 · 58 min · 17 chapters
Romesh’s BEST Impressions & Why Shanthi LOVES James Acaster?!Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanti discuss Monday’s guest James Acaster, then answer listener questions about encouraging older relatives’ hobbies, doing impressions (including Mr Bean), and what…15 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
James Acaster: Hecklers, Mental Health & Stealing Romesh's FamilyJames Acaster discusses hecklers and audience expectations, creative anxiety and mental health, and how he’s learned to manage spirals around performances.12 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 21 chapters
Why Do Mums Ignore Boundaries?Why Do Mums Ignore Boundaries?8 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
Ricky Gervais: Roasting Celebrities At The Golden Globes & Giving Millions To Animal CharitiesRicky Gervais discusses why he still does podcasts and stand-up, how comedy “works” like an audience-tested science, and the craft of building rules/premises into punchlines.5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 44 chapters
Shanthi's Best Bits 2025“Shanthi’s Best Bits 2025” is a compilation-style episode from The Ramesh Ranganathan Show featuring Shanti (Ramesh’s mum) reacting to listener voice notes and doing comedic roleplays, plus banter…29 Dec 2025 · 40 min · 16 chapters
Chris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't CareInterview with stand-up actor/writer/dancer Chris McCausland about his career, autobiography Keep Laughing, and his experience as the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing (Glitterball…22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 24 chapters
A Very Ranganathan ChristmasRomesh Ranganathan’s Christmas special with festive studio banter, family gift-giving, listener-style “who’s most likely” games, and a running argument about whether Mum needed help making a…18 Dec 2025 · 34 min · 11 chapters
Bret McKenzie: Flight of the Conchords, Lord Of The Rings Cameos & Oscar WinBret McKenzie discusses his career beyond Flight of the Conchords—touring his new album Freak Out City, writing comedy-music songs, and composing for major film/TV projects (including Minecraft, The…15 Dec 2025 · 1 h 12 min · 30 chapters
Trying Weird Food Combos & Why Moving Abroad is a Mistake!This episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show (Thursday) mixes comedy with advice segments. Topic: viewers’ dilemmas and “Naughty List” holiday guest rankings, plus a brief ad read.11 Dec 2025 · 24 min · 8 chapters
Stephen Merchant: Being The Awkward Guy & Letting Go Of THE OFFICEStephen Merchant discusses being the “awkward guy,” how he thinks about awards, teaching/discipline stress, and how The Office’s documentary style shaped modern comedy; he also talks about flow…8 Dec 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 31 chapters
Shanthi’s BIZARRE Method To Get Kids To Sleep & Why Romesh Was Bullied?!Romesh Ranganathan and his mum Shanti do a “mother and son” Q&A, mixing comedy with parenting advice.4 Dec 2025 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Tim Key: Trying The World’s HOTTEST Curry & Struggling With Panel ShowsTim Key and Romesh Ranganathan banter about podcast quality control, Tim’s discomfort on panel shows, and how he stays “unlocked” on camera.1 Dec 2025 · 1 h 19 min · 33 chapters
Would Shanthi Ever Go On Taskmaster?The Thursday edition of The Ramesh Ranganathan Show, featuring listener dilemmas and a “weird and wonderful” segment about Taskmaster.27 Nov 2025 · 36 min · 18 chapters
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn Success, Stealing from the Royals & Embracing AgeSophie Ellis-Bextor discusses her career resurgence, the Saltburn boost to “Murder on the Dancefloor,” handling online negativity, and embracing middle age through her new album Perimenopop.24 Nov 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 26 chapters
Shanthi’s PERFECT First Date, Gen Z Slang Test & Celeb Dreams…Romesh Ranganathan’s Thursday show with his mum Shanti. They recap Monday’s episode with Jack Whitehall, then play a “Gen Alpha/Gen Z lingo” test (Shanti guesses meanings of “spilling the tea,” “doom…20 Nov 2025 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Jack Whitehall: From Fangirling Over The Rock to Fatherhood

Jack Whitehall discusses his career arc (early stand-up success, acting pivots, and panel-show work), fatherhood, and the challenges of playing a dark villain in the psychological thriller Malice.17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 27 chapters
Shanthi on Girlfriends, Overprotective Parents & “Love You, Mummy”Romesh Ranganathan’s Thursday episode with his mum Shanthi, discussing family dynamics and listener dilemmas: disliking a son’s girlfriend, whether “love you, mummy” is a red flag, managing a pushy…13 Nov 2025 · 44 min · 15 chapters
Andy Murray: Retirement, Tennis Grunts & Finally Feeling PrideRetirement, Tennis Grunts & Finally Feeling Pride10 Nov 2025 · 1 h 17 min
Romesh & Shanthi Open UpRomesh Ranganathan’s Thursday episode with his mum Shanti. They recap Monday’s guest episode, read listener voice notes, and do “Not a Lenghi” (guessing which food is Nottalenghi).6 Nov 2025 · 41 min · 21 chapters
Loyle Carner: Glastonbury, Ottolenghi and James Bond Exclusive!In this episode, Romesh Ranganathan converses with rapper, actor, and cook Loyle Carner, exploring various themes like the relationship between comedy and music, the creative pressures of releasing a…3 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Shanthi Holds a Grudge & Romesh SINGS Whitney!Family wedding “resentment” and how grudges can spiral; listener dilemma about lying to parents over Glastonbury tickets; Shanthi’s views on faith and a celebrity-security-guard question.30 Oct 2025 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Daisy May Cooper & Charlie Cooper: Ghost Hunts, Sibling Rivalry & ThreadwormDaisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper discuss their sibling rivalry and fame, share personal anecdotes (including threadworm and working at Argos), and focus on their paranormal project…27 Oct 2025 · 1 h 19 min · 33 chapters