The Romesh Ranganathan Show
Episodes
Louis Theroux On Internet Culture, The Manosphere & Getting "Cooked"
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do toxic masculinity, a lasagne obsession, and a Seat Alhambra have in common? Louis Theroux joins Romesh to draw the line between his on-camera...
Who's Buying ROUGH Toilet Paper?!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How many times can you trick your mum into saying the F-word? Romesh annoys Shanthi with terrible impressions of kids' film characters and makes his c...
Tom Davis On Success, Setbacks & Being a Dad
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Tom Davis joins Romesh for a proper deep dive into comedy, his working-class roots to his success and building his career long te...
Telling Your Sri Lankan Mum You're Dieting...
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking advice, dieting disasters and impressions that probably shouldn’t happen... Romesh is joined once again by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for anoth...
Josh Widdicombe on Why Podcasts Help Comedians & Leaving London For Devon
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Josh Widdicombe joins Romesh to explain why he might actually prefer podcasts to television. They chat about his stand-up tour Not My Cup...
Romesh’s Near Death Experience & Solving The Beckham’s Drama
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s snacks, arguments and family drama as Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi for another episode of strong opinions and zero agreement. They get into...
Sheridan Smith: Comedy, Imposter Syndrome & Her Dream Role
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From comedy beginnings to renowned actor and West End star, Sheridan Smith joins Romesh for a wide-ranging chat about confidence, acting and carving o...
Would Romesh Ever LEAVE Crawley
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for another episode of strong opinions, unexpected confessions and classic family chaos. From learning Spa...
Take That: 90s Regrets, Songwriting Pressures & The Circus Tour Returns
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald sit down with Romesh to talk about the ups and downs of Take That – from their crazy beginnings in the 90s...
Should Gifts Be Equal in a Relationship?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh and Shanthi play a chaotic game of “Would You Rather?”, take aim at coffee snobs (George Clooney included!), and reminisce about iconic old...
Jack Thorne: Adolescence, Stephen Graham, and Anxiety
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writer of Adolescence, Skins and This Is England, Jack Thorne joins Romesh to talk about the global impact of Adolescence and working closely wi...
Shanthi’s Own Cooking Show & How To Stop Tantrums!
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fix toddler tantrums or a child who’s a fussy eater? This week, “Auntie Shanthi” offers some dubious advice to listeners. She also ch...
Will Arnett: Why People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A Comedian
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian, Will Arnett joins Romesh to talk about stand-up, passing as a comic and the making of new movie Is This Thing On? They get into Bo...
Shanthi's Acting Skills, Genie Wishes & Expensive Taste
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shanthi and Romesh answer your questions and act out several scenes from alternative James Bond improv to hypothetical genies. Plus Shanthi's opinion ...
Joy Crookes: Making Music, Heritage & Thierry Henry
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Joy Crookes joins Romesh to talk about her second album, touring, and how her Bangladeshi and Irish heritage influences her work. Jo...
Romesh’s BEST Impressions & Why Shanthi LOVES James Acaster?!
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shanthi brings up an embarrassing conversation about James Acaster's manhood, get's confused between boxing and wrestling – plus she joins Romesh in...
James Acaster: Hecklers, Mental Health & Stealing Romesh's Family
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, musician and Off Menu podcast host James Acaster joins Romesh to talk about returning to stand-up, mental health… and why you definitely s...
Why Do Mums Ignore Boundaries?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh STILL doesn't believe that Shanthi wrote the infamous festive planning list... and the cross-examination continues! The pair then dive into you...
Ricky Gervais: Roasting Celebrities At The Golden Globes & Giving Millions To Animal Charities
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As co-creator of era-defining titles such as The Office and Extras, followed by hits including Derek and After Life, Ricky Gervais has left his mark a...
Shanthi's Best Bits 2025
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpected, unfiltered, and ...unhinged? Our Thursday episodes featuring Romesh alongside his mum Shanthi have provided us with some of the most hilar...
Chris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't Care
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many mince pies is too many? Standup comedian, actor, writer and BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, joins Romesh on th...
A Very Ranganathan Christmas
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does Shanthi really want this Christmas? Romesh is joined by Shanthi for a festive episode full of gifts, jokes, surprise guests and the kind of ...
Brett McKenzie: Flight of the Conchords STRUGGLES, Lord Of The Rings Cameos & Oscar Win
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is comedy music the hardest art form to perfect? Comedian, actor and Oscar-winning musician Bret McKenzie — one half of the legendary Flight of the ...
Trying Weird Food Combos & Why Moving Abroad is a Mistake!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Shanthi and Romesh help listeners with advice on family dilemmas and resolve some of their own – covering everything from ...
Stephen Merchant: Being The Awkward Guy & Letting Go Of THE OFFICE
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi award–winning writer, actor and director, Stephen Merchant joins Romesh for a hilarious conversation about his career. They discuss how The Of...
Shanthi’s BIZARRE Method To Get Kids To Sleep & Why Romesh Was Bullied?!
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Shanthi turns on the Christmas lights and gets in the festive spirit. She talks to Romesh about why she won't let her newfound popularity ge...
Tim Key: Trying The World’s HOTTEST Curry & Struggling With Panel Shows
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor and writer Tim Key joins Romesh for an off-kilter conversation about bombing on panel shows, the moment Susie Dent had to whisper “i...
Would Shanthi Ever Go On Taskmaster?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh and Shanthi are back discussing everything from dentist anxiety to the Ranganathan name to Taskmaster. Plus, Romesh goes in detail to explain t...
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn Success, Stealing from the Royals & Embracing Age
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits down with Romesh for a sharp, funny and open chat that jumps from stealing a Grease DVD from Prince Edward’s office to beco...
Shanthi’s PERFECT First Date, Gen Z Slang Test & Celeb Dreams…
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh and Shanti return for the Thursday episode… and it goes off the rails fast. Gen-Z slang tests, dating philosophy, bedtime arguments, erotic d...
Jack Whitehall: From Fangirling Over The Rock to Fatherhood
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are Hollywood auditions really like behind the scenes? Jack Whitehall is in the studio with Romesh for a fast, funny and surprisingly candid chat...
Shanthi on Girlfriends, Overprotective Parents & “Love You, Mummy”
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh and Shanthi are back, chatting dental fears, turmeric-stained teeth, and Romesh’s table tennis win over Sir Andy Murray. Plus, listeners ask ...
Andy Murray: Retirement, Tennis Grunts & Finally Feeling Pride
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does life feel like when you’ve already lived your dream? Sir Andy Murray joins Romesh for a candid chat about life after tennis – touching o...
Romesh & Shanthi Open Up
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romesh and Shanthi get surprisingly heartfelt about Romesh's upbringing – discussing infidelity, jealousy and Shanthi's "toughest years". Shanthi al...
Loyle Carner: Glastonbury, Ottolenghi and James Bond Exclusive!
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is perfection the enemy of a great show? Rapper, actor and cook, Loyle Carner joins Romesh to talk about the parallels between comedy and music on sta...
Shanthi Holds a Grudge & Romesh SINGS Whitney!
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the weirdest family tradition you've ever heard of? Join Romesh and Shanthi as they talk about some of theirs, alongside Romesh's shoe addictio...
Daisy May Cooper & Charlie Cooper: Ghost Hunts, Sibling Rivalry & Threadworm
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you say when a fan recognises you… while you’re buying threadworm tablets? Daisy May and Charlie Cooper join Romesh to relive their most ...
Controlling Romesh's Life & What Shanthi Looks For In A Man!
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Romesh and Shanthi as they argue about spending time together, reply to awkward questions about dating, and react to Jameela Jamil's embarrassing...
Jameela Jamil: Accidentally Becoming A Hollywood Star & Why I Don’t Trust Journalists
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if your school bully edits your Wikipedia? Jameela Jamil chats to Romesh about her huge success in Hollywood and how she accidentally ...
Romesh's Medical MIX UP & Should Grandparents Choose Their Nicknames?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about the mix up at the doctors when Romesh was younger, whether grandparents should pick their name and how easy...
Tim Minchin: How I Wrote Matilda the Musical! Quitting Social Media & Imposter Syndrome!
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Shanthi Goes VIRAL On TikTok & Romesh ABANDONS Shanthi at a Wedding!?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Jamie Redknapp: Becoming a Dad AGAIN at 49, Coached By My Dad & Flirting With Romesh's Mum...
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Romesh Got SCAMMED On Holiday & Shanthi’s BIZARRE Parenting Trick?!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 reac...
Paloma Faith: Feeling REJECTED By The Music Industry & Teaching Romesh To Sing!
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Introducing Shanthi Ranganathan
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Michael Sheen: Handing Back My OBE + Accidentally Stalking My Hero
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Introducing The Romesh Ranganathan Show!
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...