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.
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Romesh and crew are fantastic, but his mom blasting Idris Elba in 2026 because she thought he snubbed Romesh eleven years ago had our household laughing tears!!! Tom Hiddleston better watch out! Fantastic show!
So Many Aliens · US
Bring back loyale carner pls romesh
Bosssss🏄 · AU
Romesh. Shanti Auntie and the whole team knock it out the park every week Funny and interesting guests and non stop laughs - esp the football episode I genuinely laugh out loud on public and it can be awks but wouldn’t want it any other way
MiniMiniMeg · GB
I came across this in the comedy section. Must have been put there by mistake, as there is nothing funny about it.
LotusBlueTwo · GB
The Thursday episodes are much more genuine than the Monday episodes in my opinion,Romesh using his over exaggerated laugh at anything a Monday guest says is quite annoying tbh but 5 stars for Thursdays episodes
Bisonn99 · GB
Haven’t lived in UK for over 20yrs - overjoyed to have found & listen to such a mad level of hilarity! Love you and your funny crew.
Alex Ibs · GB
Warning, there is a possibility that you could wet yourself laughing at this episode! The train man, had me howling whilst remaining crossed legged. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Lorn205 · GB
The celebrity episodes with just Romesh hosting are boring. Too long with dull discussions. The episodes with Shanthi are funny and way better. Just make it the Romesh & Shanthi show.
Quick Quokka · AU
Brilliant episode with Gabby. What a lovely person! Would definitely go to see her stand up show
Allydulally · GB
Def prefer the episodes with Shanthi, rather than Romesh’s celeb interviews. They are much funnier, informal and more light hearted.
Quick Quokka · AU
…too much effin & blinding with the kids in earshot … oh,and OTT laughing.
Mr Istm · GB
I started off listening to the podcast and loved it; I then realised I could watch it on Spotify - even better! Great guests, great questions, always a great laugh. What’s not to love? I feel like I’m among friends. Keep it coming - I absolutely love the show 🥰
toglove · GB
I’ve loved all episodes that I’ve listened to, but the latest was intolerable. I didn’t even finish it. It’s immensely boring just listening to semi-famous guys talking about being semi-famous. Getting stopped for photos, how you once had normal jobs blah blah etc. Not exactly relatable. I’ll keep listening though.
Ed2017 · GB
Just listened to the latest episode with shxtngigs. never heard about them before, great interview. will try their podcast as well. prefer the episodes with celebrity guests as Romesh is a good interviewer
vickywicky99 · GB
I listen to this with my dad And it always makes him laugh
coregated lemon face · GB
There’s a podcast in here somewhere. But, for now… This episode is brought to you by… This episode is brought to you by… This episode is brought to you by… 😵
Kasma88 · GB
Too many ads and the same ads repeated. Infuriating and dull.
Diner67 · GB
Absolutely loved watching and listening Romesh Ranganathan and his wonderful mum Shanthi together. What a joyful, funny and genuinely heartwarming duo. Their conversations flow so naturally - full of humour, honesty, warmth and those little family moments everyone can relate to. Romesh is such a skilled interviewer too; curious, intelligent and able to make people feel completely at ease, which leads to such interesting and meaningful conversations. But it’s the relationship between him and Shanthi that really shines - hilarious one moment and deeply touching the next. Pure comfort viewing/listening with so much heart. ❤️
Lauravuolet · GB
Shanti is the star of the show . Your relationship as mother and son is gorgeous . But we are all here for shanti , no more guests , just shanti , maybe romesh makes appearance 🤣🤣
Lillee1! · IE
Honestly I cry laughing at this every week. You and shanti are just so funny! You need to do more together! She’s amazing… I love the Thursday episodes! Ben and the crew have literally the best job in the world! It makes me laugh so much when they laugh… keep up the amazing work and send shanti a big hello from me! She is fantastic xx
sarah4rich · GB
Listen to this on my walks and it’s brilliant! Best one by far - Miriam.. Farting.. I think that’s the best gift Romesh has ever received! 😝♥️
SimKaur12 · GB
Love this podcast soo entertaining but wish Shanti was in every one I really look forward to listening especially when she is on
bentley05 england · GB
I love this podcast but the interview with Miriam was just the best and made my year! The only thing missing was Shanti - imagine the hilarity of her and Miriam in a room together. Ramesh - make it happen!!!
jobs review · GB
Great, exactly what’s needed, another podcast churning through the same old guests with same old format. How about you do a true crime one next, not many of them either.
Atm486 · GB
I love this podcast, it’s funny and entertaining but I struggle a bit with the Sunday brunch style laughter and crowd in the background. It’s annoying and distracting to me, but this may very be a me problem!
hevg77 · GB
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