The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Shanthi and Romesh answer your questions and act out several scenes from alternative James Bond improv to hypothetical genies. Plus Shanthi's opinion on why some things are worth buying no matter the price. There’s villain energy, big laughs, questionable casting and as per usual, plenty of moments where neither of them can keep it together.

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00:00 Intro01:30 Shanthi & Romesh answer your questions02:49 Shanthi’s acting background04:50 An improvised scene09:03 Shanthi 00711:47 A question about a genie17:33 Expensive perfume

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Singer-songwriter Joy Crookes joins Romesh to talk about her second album, touring, and how her Bangladeshi and Irish heritage influences her work. Joy also discusses why she'd be perfect for a Bend It Like Beckham sequel, uncompleted ADHD tests, and brave words said to Thierry Henry. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.00:00 Intro

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Shanthi brings up an embarrassing conversation about James Acaster's manhood, get's confused between boxing and wrestling – plus she joins Romesh in attempting some impressions, including Chris Eubank, Gollum, Michael Macintyre and Mrs. Doubtfire.

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00:00 Romesh Sings

01:00 Boxing Intro 

03:00 Shanthi on James Acaster

5:45 Chris Eubank 

7:15 Mothers Deserve Respect

12:20 Impressions 

19:56 Secrets to Success
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Comedian, musician and Off Menu podcast host James Acaster joins Romesh to talk about returning to stand-up, mental health… and why you definitely shouldn’t have an affair during a West End show. He pitches a new travel TV idea for Shanthi (very much without Romesh), and discusses his forthcoming album — a project 20 years in the making.

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00:00 Intro

00:10 Don't Have An Affair

01:50 James Roasts The Set

04:22 Unwanted Gifts

06:53 Stand Up, Ego & Expectations

16:00 Josie Long

22:50 Shanthi’s Question

26:35 Visiting Sri Lanka

27:12 Travel Show Idea

35:00 Misquoted

37:20 Mental Health

40:08 Romesh on Spiralling

44:57 Misquoted Continued

46:42 James' New Album

51:00 Turning 40

51:57 Future Plans

1:00:50 Off Menu
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Romesh STILL doesn't believe that Shanthi wrote the infamous festive planning list... and the cross-examination continues! The pair then dive into your dilemmas, including how to deal with mums who ignore boundaries – and a heated debate on wedding etiquette after one listener reveals their mother-in-law wore white on the big day.

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00:00 Romesh is relaxed

00:56 Shanthi's New Year Resolutions

02:00 Shanthi's List Controversy

06:40 Hard Times

11:00 Be Kind To Your Mum

15:45 Texting Etiquette

20:40 White Dress At Someone Else's Wedding

24:55 Wedding Etiquette
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