The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Has Shanthi finally forgiven Idris Elba?

In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reacts to an unexpected peace offering from Idris Elba after their long-running, one-sided "feud."

Elsewhere, Romesh recommends one of his favourite TV shows, we try an improvised jingle and Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener questions on ageing, plastic surgery, dating apps and whether you should use celebrity selfies on them.

Plus the team celebrates a huge podcast milestone on the podcast!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:30 A mystic exercise for Shanthi

09:43 Shanthi & Romesh’s favourite episodes

11:10 An apology gift for Shanthi

15:00 A kind of apology to Idris Elba

25:37 A Rommy Recommendation

28:45 A show jingle

30:00 A team announcement

30:45 A question on plastic surgery and ageing

38:31 Celeb pictures on dating apps

42:28 Some compliments & advice for Romesh

44:45 Shanthi’s out of the dating game

48:11 Outro
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How Did Max Fosh Become The World's Richest Man?

In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by YouTuber, comedian and viral mastermind, Max Fosh, to discuss the outrageous stunts and videos that have made him one of the internet's biggest creators.

From sneaking into London Fashion Week, to legally becoming the world's richest man (very briefly), Max reveals the creative process behind his biggest videos, and how he keeps coming up with ideas that millions of people can't help but click on.

The pair discuss the realities of life as a creator, YouTube vs TV, and Max tells us about his comedy tour. Plus, Max let's us in on some of his upcoming projects, including hiring a private investigator to secretly follow him.

From loopholes and viral videos to comedy and content creation, it's one not to miss.

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:25 Addressing your point of difference

04:54 Max’s future & Romesh’s decline

06:36 A gift for Max

09:48 How Max began

14:34 Going viral

21:53 Max chooses the title

23:40 Staying fresh and a PI

28:11 Max’s future plans

29:20 Max has a bone to pick with Rom

31:47 Max’s lawyer

35:37 The content industry

38:40 A question from Shanthi

42:30 Success and obsession

48:00 Would Max do Strictly?

49:47 Would You Rather: Decide to Survive?

56:50 Misquoted

01:06:21 Comedy career

01:09:18 An exclusive

01:09:18 Outro
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Can Romesh win the Chili Oil Mastermind quiz?

We're back with another Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show and Shanthi puts Romesh's chilli knowledge to the test in a fiery Mastermind-style quiz, before they share their thoughts on some tantalizing listener dilemmas from inappropriate chat-up lines to spicing up relationships.

Elsewhere, the pair discuss Shanthi's story and Romesh opens up about why he's protective of his family and the past.

From chili oil to the secret of a successful, long-lasting marriage, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi and Rom.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:51 On Kelly Cates

06:17 Chili Oil Mastermind

21:38 Inappropriate chat-up lines

27:42 The truth about Shanthi’s story

33:20 Marriage advice

38:17 Outro
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What is it really like presenting Match of the Day?

In this episode, Romesh is joined by sports broadcaster Kelly Cates to talk about her remarkable career in football journalism, from becoming one of the original faces of Sky Sports News to stepping into the Match of the Day studio.

Kelly opens up about growing up surrounded by football, how sports broadcasting has changed over the last three decades and why she deliberately avoids reading comments (good and bad) about her work.

They discuss the modern pressures that face footballers today and what it's really like presenting one of the UK's most iconic sports programmes. Plus, there's a maths geek-out, a question from Shanthi, Misquoted and even a message from Jamie Redknapp.

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:31 A gift for Kelly

02:57 On Ready Steady Cook

05:35 Growing up in football

09:24 A question from Shanthi

10:25 Sport injuries

12:05 On Jamie Redknapp

14:08 A question from Jamie

16:00 Maths geek out

19:30 Sky Sports News

22:22 Broadcast journalism

26:50 Expectations of footballers

27:40 Media & journalism changing

31:13 “Unicorn” footballers

32:43 Match of the Day

37:57 Career progression

41:04 A sidenote on trains

41:48 The World Cup

45:22 Misquoted

55:53 An exclusive

56:18 Outro
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What is the weirdest thing Shanthi has ever Googled?

In this Thursday episode, Romesh and mum Shanthi reveal their most embarrassing Google searches, discuss holiday disasters and give their advice on finding the love of your life at university.

Shanthi shares her theories about a suspicious fan encounter on a train and reacts to the production team's suggestions for her new stage name.

Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, from monkey bites to dating advice and weirdly, ducks' anatomy.

From bizarre internet searches to relationship wisdom, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:50 On Judi Love

07:06 Shanthi’s stage names

17:06 Weirdest Google search

23:20 Holiday disasters

31:23 How to find the love of your life?

39:17 Outro
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