The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Ranga Bee & Platform Media 104 - Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving

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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The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Episodes

Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving

Jamie Oliver On Flying at 51, Real Fast Food & School Dinners

Gangsters, Weddings & Unusual Habits

Ray Winstone on The Gentlemen, Gangster Etiquette, and Strictly Come Dancing

Shanthi's £35K Garden Room, A Big Apology & Conspiracy Theories

Rick Glassman On The Paul Rudd Incident, Podcasting and Ricky Gervais

The Art Special : Sexy Art, Questionable Portraits and Romesh's Secret Talent

Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!

Sex Robots, Sofa Fires And Secret Situationships

Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid

Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch

Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders

Romesh & Shanthi React To Idris Elba's Apology

Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh

The Chili Oil Special

Kelly Cates: From Sky Sports News To Match Of The Day

Shanthi’s Suspicions, Monkey Bites & Stage Names

Judi Love On Self-Care, Posh Gyms & Comedy Acting

Shanthi Teaches Romesh How To Interview

Gabby Logan On Match of the Day, Trolls & Live TV

Why Does Shanthi Have Beef With Idris Elba?

Shania Twain On Harry Styles, Losing Her Voice & Country Music

Growing Up With An Eye Condition & Can Vegans Do This?

Jemaine Clement On Flight of the Conchords, Marmite & British Comedy

Are Men Who Take Their Tops Off An Ick?

Eve on Dr Dre, Battle Rapping and Living In The UK

The Australia Special

ShxtsNGigs On WORST Fan Interactions, Imposter Syndrome & Touring

Which World Cup Footballers Would Shanthi Date?

Emily Atack on The Inbetweeners, Unwanted DMs and Nobody’s Fool

Shanthi’s Love Languages & Philosophical Questions

The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone Woke

Shanthi Opens Up About Life In Sri Lanka

Aziz Ansari on Parks and Rec, Master of None & Living in London

We FINALLY Read Your Emails!

Ben Elton on Blackadder, Mr Bean & Writing TV Classics

We Accidentally Ignored 632 Emails…

Adam Buxton on Why Podcasting Has Got WORSE & Comedy Jingles

Shanthi on Being an Immigrant in the 70s & Superstitions

Miriam Margolyes on Harry Potter, Blackadder & How To Be Confident

Shanthi’s Birthday Special

Thundercat on Creativity, Positive Mindsets & Finding His Sound

Shanthi’s TikTok Shop Obsession & Are Sleepovers Bad?

Harry Hill: From Doctor To Comedian, TV Burp & Success in America

Shanthi Takes On Misquoted & Are Skiing Holidays Overrated?

Sara Pascoe: New Travel Show, Life On Tour & Parenting

Romesh & Shanthi Respond to the Haters

James McAvoy: Acting, X-Men & Directing His First Film

Shanthi's Hot Takes: Gentle Parenting, Ice Baths & Air Fryers

Bryan Cranston: Breaking Bad, Malcolm In The Middle & Falling In Love With Acting