
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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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 with Listen. 00:00 Wild Compliments 01:24 A Swedish Smörgåsbord 05:48 Becoming a Dad Again at 49 10:17 Football Parents 15:08 Shanthi Shoots Her Shot 21:40 Saying "I Love You" 24:24 Aftercare in Football, School vs Sport 30:31 Harry Redknapp’s Touchline Signals 34:14 League of Their Own – Final Series 46:58 Ice Baths & Going Booze-Free 51:33 Botox & Trout Sp*rm 54:20 Have You Tried Ozempic? 59:28 What’s Next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. 00:00 Shanthi Spoils the Intro 02:00 Paloma Faith and Kitchen Makeovers 06:00 Vegan Cheese Board: Terrible Gift? 09:00 Romesh’s HORRIBLE Singing Lesson 12:00 Awkward Advice 17:00 “Sex Will RUIN Your Brain!” 19:40 Shanthi DESTROYS Romesh’s Fashion Sense 22:49 Jellycat and Labubu for ADULTS? 26:40 I Learned To Say "Santander" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Listen. 00:00 Start 00:29 Paloma joins the show 01:21 Birthday drama: famous friends who didn’t show 05:07 Brits, success & being "second best" 06:15 Fame anxiety & awkward fan moments 08:14 Paloma vs vegan cheese (taste test) 12:06 Center Parcs chaos & unexpected sponsorships 14:12 Satan, America & wild Romesh tangents 17:20 How Paloma found her voice & confidence 21:13 Flaky friends & setting boundaries 22:03 Paloma teaches Romesh to sing (Boyz II Men) 28:10 Behind the scenes of *The Voice* & clash with Boy George 29:30 Ambition, fear & what drives Paloma 32:07 Podcast controversy & immigration backlash 35:18 Acting dreams & meandering career paths 39:05 Ageism & feeling rejected by the music industry 40:18 Balancing motherhood, music & podcasting 44:33 Mental health journeys & hypnotherapy stories 47:52 Misquoted: Paloma fact or fiction? 52:14 Celebrity stories (Angelina Jolie, Cher & more) 55:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 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 00:35 Family roll call 02:03 “Bang-bang” 04:43 Why the Thursday show exists 06:12 Shanthi’s jingle attempts 07:50 Monday’s guest: Michael Sheen 09:05 Listener questions start 10:05 Childhood embarrassments 11:03 Canada story 13:02 Naked News 15:06 Naked for a Rolex? 18:26 Broken nose 19:39 Almost a heart attack 19:50 Lies 23:02 Santander advert attempt 24:22 Most rewarding moments 29:38 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 ever played. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, sharp observations, and a few surprises that show a side of Sheen you’ve never heard before. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Show starts 05:30 Supermarket fame 07:32 Giving back the OBE 12:32 Question from Shanthi 19:56 Knowing success 25:55 Getting under the skin 33:27 Naked man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Monday and Thursday, hit follow now so you never miss a moment. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices