Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

We’re talking… microphone checks, Rom’s weary laptop, Eon Musk, Tom as a James Bond villain, manifesting for movie auditions, the path to true enlightenment, two great nights at the Hackney Empires and the wonderful Aisling Bea joining us for our show in Dublin. Plus, we play a few rounds of ‘Am I The Asshole?’, do some more planning for our stay in a haunted house, and answer emails about the Six...

We’re talking… running thin on material, under-promoted performances, desperate Insta videos, an amazing live show in Birmingham (thanks to all that came!), owl jokes, Tom’s back injury controversy and a grilling from a Daily Mail journalist about it, an extreme case of manspreading on a plane and rowdy behaviour on flights. Plus, some background info on the Thundercats and an email question about...

We’re talking… Tom's amazing night at the Oasis concert, Josh Widdicombe’s Liam Gallagher strut, speedy toilet trips, a very loud audience burp, Rom’s War Child charity dinner with Olivia Coleman and John Lithgow, new tattoos, a problematic couple on the new series of MAFS, Tom’s very spicy burrito and a massive thanks to all those who came to our first live tour show in Belfast. Plus, emails abou...

We’re talking… horny house-guests, dish washing techniques, the perils of bringing a bottle of wine to a party, non-alcoholic alternatives at football matches, Rom’s new chat show and Can’t Knock The Hustle documentary, awkward photo shoots and a silk worm in Crawley. Then we answer email questions about the appropriate time to start sharing pictures of a new partner, alternative careers and how R...

We’re talking… fake enthusiasm, Rom’s ‘Doug’ tendencies, Tom’s aching body concerns, over sharing on social media, guesting on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 show, ball-bag routines, plastic surgery and hair transplants, wearing cardigans, fashion faux pas and the prospect of trying out a very odd version of the preppy look at our upcoming Belfast gig. Plus, we answer email questions about getting out of an u...

We’re talking… Rom’s very busy week, Radio 2 In The Park, late-night hotel snacks, a curry feast from the neighbours, Tom’s 100 press-up challenge, on stage with Bucks Fizz and Jay-Z, being embarrassingly bad at pool, awkward photo requests, a private pool controversy, Rom’s new mediation cushion and some back-pedalling about ketchup with samosas. Plus, an apologetic email about missing one of Tom...

We’re talking… filming the last ever series of ALOTO, dealing with a bad performance (even though it wasn’t), an excessively meat-heavy Chinese feast, samosas and ketchup, mango chutney with absolutely everything, comedian/condiment comparisons, bad meals and how best to complain in a restaurant. Plus, our right to reply on some joke complaints and we answer email questions on Tom’s Rom impression...

We’re talking… the Davis family’s last day in Portugal, a new phone-use rule, a poo in the pool at Tom’s hotel and several days of civil unrest, Rom’s new Tom voice, a full debrief on last week’s Beckett and Ranganathan lunch, GCSE results day, a very slow jet ski ride, the end of Rangaball and some questionable urinal behaviour. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com -...

With Rom in Majorca and Tom in Portugal at the moment, it’s a proper summer holiday special of the pod this week. So we’re talking… Rom being at the same resort as Rob Beckett, holidaying with friends, Tom’s need for some stool softeners, Rom’s Fruit ’n Fibre addiction, sun lounger etiquette, showing off to the hotel staff, pool-side quality time with the kids and some airport luggage carousel she...

We’re talking… Rom’s last day at Disney World, a nasty bout of food poisoning, influencer ‘night in’ vlogs and Tom having a go at making one himself, a smashed phone, some very frustrating customer service and a follow up email from a Wolf & Owl fan. Apologies for the slightly premature end to this week’s show - Rom’s broken laptop brought proceeding to an abrupt halt. But thankfully, Tom still ma...

We’re talking… the Ranganathan family in Disney World, moustache disguises, Tom’s new sock obsession, swearing at theme parks, getting ‘egged’ in the street, coping with heat on holiday, too many Arsenal football shirts, embarrassing yourself in front of your family, football banter, ‘big fella’ chat and Tom’s long-awaited appearance on Rick And Morty. Plus, emails about a trolling mispronunciatio...

We’re talking… a rejuvenated Tom after last week’s Naseem-gate, a busy time gigging, disgustingly dirty motorway service stations, Mounjaro jab rumours, Tom considering a boxing match, food influencers, trolls getting angry and a hot night of stand-up in Northampton. Plus, a few emails of support, a question about the weather disrupted Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival and a request for some relations...

We’re talking… audio experiments, never-ending subscriptions, getting lost with Severance, Tom’s very first live presenting job at the Usyk vs Dubois bout, an awkward interview with Prince Naseem, getting mugged off by rappers, a sober Romesh at The Weakest Link wrap party, the kissing Coldplay couple, the prospect of AI podcasts and Cat’s video of a very drunk Tom. Plus, we answer an email questi...

We’re talking… middle names, Radio DJs, Tom and Mel Giedroyc on the Scott Mills show, unsubstantiated Muhammad Ali quotes, halloween costume madness, unwanted dancing advances, a parent & child dance competition, Toblerone prizes, farty beers and a fridge full three year old Heinekens. Then we answer email questions about parenting advice for a socially anxious father, cold plunge mantras (and a c...

We’re talking… the Wolf at a teddy bears picnic, an insect bite emergency, an embarrassing school holiday incident with a scorpion, miss-matched shoes, Tom hosting the Broadcast Digital Awards, Superman films and bogus film reviews, going to Chessington with Nicolas Holt, getting kicked out of a library, mastering smelling good, Seth Rogen’s new Apple TV show and the announcement of Tom’s 2026 sta...

We’re talking… double corporate gigs, Tom back at Buckingham Palace with The Kings Trust, chats and photos with George Clooney, not being competitive, Rom starting work on his album, Micky drips and arguing with your penis, home Wi-Fi woes, WhatsApp groups vs knocking on doors and an email question about a gift for a retiring teacher. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail....

We’re talking… bad audio apologies, a hot night of stand-up at Fulham Pier, avoiding swallowing bees, Amish holidays, antisocial phone use, news on Rom’s school board appeal decision, burnt pizzas at the prom after-party, Tom’s party house problems and keeping on top of stress. Then we take on a couple of quick-fire ethical dilemmas and answer an email from a 16 year old listener with a tricky rom...

We’re talking… Rom being back in the UK, a rush home from Gibraltar, the Ranganathan’s school appeal hearing, final GCSE exams, school proms and a cool dad competition, getting a knighthood, an A.I. stand-up routine about gardening, Tom’s sleep paralysis and the Wolf & Cub podcast. Then we answer emails about an embarrassed tour show apology, more sightings of Ronan Keating, and a report of a rest...

We’re talking… warm bath podcasting, opera singing, more tales from Rom’s European tour, lost luggage, baggy boxer shorts and Tom’s Dartmoor writing retreat - where he learnt lots about ghosts in walls and pixies on bridges from a lovely tour guide. Plus, an arse pebble in Helsinki, another ethical dilemma, a podcast disruption by our alien overlords, some love for puppets and an email about Ronan...

We’re talking… Spotify reviews, changeable weather, being in tune with nature, The Liver King documentary, Tom Pepper and Tony the Tiger, giving up sugar, Dot Cotton’s parenting skills, hugs on tour, Rom in Copenhagen (and loving it), good looking versions of ourselves and our real scores out of 10. Then onto some emails, including a moan from a Manchester City fan, a quandary about re-locating to...

We’re talking… Rom’s European tour, Tom’s trip to Amsterdam Zoo to film a Mandrill, zoologists with BO, bad breath at the boxing, animal-friendly deodorant, signature scents, some support for Jack Grealish and new tattoos for everyone. Then we answer some emails about tonsil stones, tips for making creative notes, navigating financial planing in a relationship and Ronan Keating eating a cream cone...

We’re talking… a 15 year old Romesh, teenage parties and early drinking disasters, being firmly in the friend-zone, sneaking out of a Spanish hospital, the mystery of Tom’s bad breath, a well-catered gig at Coughlans Bakery, Crystal Palace celebrations, leaky water bottles, useless seals, famous last words and Tom’s new sauna. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we...

We’re talking… vocal warm-ups, finding a new parter, being on the One Show sofa with Natalie Portman, respecting neck hair, the Wolf & Hall podcast, new ideas for the pod, part two of the Men vs Gorilla debate, Rom’s day working at Coughlans bakery and a signed pair of knickers. Then we answer some emails, this time about a Marathon disaster, some feedback on Judge Romesh and a fight between Spide...

We’re talking… Tom’s tough week, a night at the Benn v Eubank boxing, some debatable sobriety and a thorough debrief from Rom on his London Marathon - featuring celebrity runners, problems with the heat, live race interviews, second half struggles, just beating the heroic Joel Dommett and a massive shout out to running partner James. Plus, the prospect of Tom taking on Ross Kemp in a Misfits fight...

We’re talking… Easter feasts, the long-awaited Ranganathan family visit to the Davis’s new home, the most beautiful cat ever, a very competitive FIFA tournament, Romesh vs the West Sussex County Council schools board (and the Netflix film version of that heroic story), corduroy vibes, wearing skinny jeans, ape-like physiques and the final week before Rom runs the London Marathon. Plus, Tom’s idea...