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The Romesh Ranganathan Show

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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...

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Tim Minchin: How I Wrote Matilda the Musical! Quitting Social Media & Imposter Syndrome! 12.10.2025 51:47

Does imposter sydrome actually exist? Tim Minchin talks to Romesh about the award-winning musical 'Matilda' and how big a part Tim played in it. The problem with social media and how to deal with sudden success! Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 0:...

Shanthi Goes VIRAL On TikTok & Romesh ABANDONS Shanthi at a Wedding!? 08.10.2025 24:51

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about Rom leaving Shanthi unattended at a wedding, how to do TikTok trends and which family member they'd trust the least! Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro and Jamie Redknapp 01:50 Shanthi's THIRSTY...

Jamie Redknapp: Becoming a Dad AGAIN at 49, Coached By My Dad & Flirting With Romesh's Mum... 05.10.2025 1:04:48

Will A League Of Their Own ever come back? Jamie Redknapp joins Romesh as they delve into training his kids to be professional footballers, becoming a dad again at 49 years old, and how football has changed since he played. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards ⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership wi...

Romesh Got SCAMMED On Holiday & Shanthi’s BIZARRE Parenting Trick?! 01.10.2025 34:58

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about everything that’s wrong with Romesh’s fashion sense, how he made a mistake on holiday, and Shanthi reacts – and honestly judges – the singing from the Paloma Faith episode... Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen...

Paloma Faith: Feeling REJECTED By The Music Industry & Teaching Romesh To Sing! 28.09.2025 59:04

Is being called an icon a bad thing? Apparently, yes. Paloma opens up with Romesh about her highs and lows in the music industry, how she manages her career whilst being a mum and gives Romesh a brutal singing lesson... Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with List...

Introducing Shanthi Ranganathan 24.09.2025 34:01

It’s the very first Thursday edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show! Romesh is joined by his mum, Shanthi, as they launch their new weekly catch-up. They look back at the week’s big moments, share your funniest family stories, and Shanthi sets the tone with her very first topic. Warm, sharp, and brutally honest — this is Shanthi as you’ve never heard her before. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarte...

Michael Sheen: Handing Back My OBE + Accidentally Stalking My Hero 21.09.2025 51:34

What is it like to be a Hollywood actor in a local supermarket? Michael Sheen talks to Romesh about growing up Welsh, the chaos of being recognised in public, and the moment he chose to give back his OBE. From family life in Port Talbot to blockbuster roles and activism, Michael reflects on the stories and values that shaped him — and why saying no to the Palace was as important as any role he’s e...

Introducing The Romesh Ranganathan Show! 21.09.2025 1:18

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 M...