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The Romesh Ranganathan Show

The Romesh Ranganathan Show

By: Ranga Bee & Platform Media
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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. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?

    Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?
    Jun 24 2026
    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 listener dilemmas. Debating everything from shirtless men, bucket hats and giant sunglasses to barbecues, iced coffee and whether fruit belongs in a salad, Shanthi voices her opinion on all of it. We also answer your problems, including a debate about personal hygiene habits and how to deal with family members whose views belong in another century. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:33 Does Shanthi know Eve? 03:38 Shanthi’s marmite recipe 04:25 Summer fashion takes 18:13 Shanthi’s new profile pic 19:42 Answering your dilemmas 32:18 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UK

    Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UK
    Jun 22 2026
    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, collaborating with Gwen Stefani and touring with Ja Rule and Nelly. She also talks about her journey into acting, working with Vin Diesel and being told off by Samuel L Jackson for swearing on set.Celebrating 25th years of her debut album Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady, Eve also tells us about her plans for touring and the possibility of reimagined tracksWe also get Eve playing a game of misquoted, chat about her new wellness business Breathe and Believe, what it was like hanging out with Prince and how much she loves living in the UK, but doesn’t love Marmite or Twiglets. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro02:02 - Americans and Brits03:24 - A gift for Eve05:12 - Eve’s Grammys07:59 - On her journey into music18:02 - Rapping voices20:18 - On live shows24:47 - The impact of Scorpion’s success27:06 - Female rappers31:20 - A question from Shanthi34:20 - Eve on live shows and touring40:28 - The UK music scene41:23 - On acting48:31 - Breathe and Believe52:56 - On living in the UK55:04 - Misquoted01:04:36 - An exclusive01:05:58 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Australia Special

    The Australia Special
    Jun 17 2026
    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 boomerang, flags, a kangaroo and hats - we’re not here to f*ck spiders!Shanthi reveals some secret stories, including how Romesh could’ve been born in Australia, plus she plays a game of guess the Australian phrase and even attempts the accents.We also answer questions from our Australian listeners on swearing in front of parents, if you should have more than one child and what are our favourite types of c*nt.Don’t forget to like and subscribe!A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:31 Cork hats08:52 Shanthi on Australia09:56 Australian family10:53 Shanthi attempts an Aussie accent12:05 Favourite Australians15:45 Wikifeet16:25 Aussie phrases20:06 Shanthi on ShxtsNGigs23:15 The c-bomb26:47 Another question31:50 Snake training37:43 We answer another question43:44 Live shows and a trip to Australia45:03 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
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I liked the conversations and the pure laughter which is brought to the pod,another rom com fiasco

Pure listening bliss

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pure hilarity, has me crying with laughter. Shanthi is great, love her episodes the best

Romesh n Shanthi

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