The Romesh Ranganathan Show

How did ShxtsNGigs become one of the biggest podcasts in the world?

James and Fuhad join Romesh to talk about taking ShxtsNGigs from a side project to a global phenomenon, selling out arenas, building a loyal audience of millions and navigating the pressures that come with success.

They discuss imposter syndrome, awkward fan encounters, life before podcasting and the challenges of balancing friendship with business. They open up about mental health, finding purpose in work and why positive male friendships matter more than ever in times of the manosphere.

Plus, a classic question from Shanthi, stories from the road, the reality of podcast touring and a game of Misquoted.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:23 ShxtsNGigs call out Romesh

03:11 Sweating

05:07 Imposter syndrome

07:04 Rom’s bad job

10:15 A gift for ShxtsNGigs

11:35 Rick Glassman’s pod

12:52 What were their podcast goals?

18:23 Going on tour

20:43 Tobi hate

21:33 Can Romesh be a friend?

29:16 A Shanthi question

34:21 Trying not to be rude

36:37 Strange fan interactions

46:26 Work and friendship

48:33 When Fuhad was done

52:22 Positive male role models

59:02 Misquoted

01:10:00 An exclusive

01:13:47 Outro

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Would Shanthi date Harry Kane?

In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi puts some of football's biggest names under the microscope as she decides which World Cup stars she'd date, which she'd avoid and why Cristiano Ronaldo could be her son.

Romesh attempts to teach Shanthi some football phrases ahead of the World Cup, Shanthi shares the story of the time she crashed into Romesh's gate, and there's a heated debate about whether Lionel Messi is actually as nice as everyone thinks he is.

Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, including how to approach a neighbour about dog sitting and advice for parents navigating the teenage years.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:14 Shanthi calls out Rom

07:51 World Cup chat

10:02 Romesh calls out TV Channels

10:46 God visited Shanthi

11:25 A dating game

23:04 The pizza van debacle

25:45 Shanthi wrecked Romesh’s gate

27:41 Detective Shanthi

29:17 Shanthi tries some footy cheers

38:12 On Emily Atack

40:40 Does Shanthi get nervous?

43:15 Answering your questions

54:08 Advice on parenting teenagers

01:00:44 Outro

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Does Emily Atack wish she didn’t have to still talk about The Inbetweeners? And how does she cope with strangers shouting ‘Big Tits' at her?Actor, comedian and TV personality Emily Atack joins us on this week’s and discusses everything from how she landed the role of Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners, to selling out tickets to her first ever show, before she’d even written it. We also talk about her documentary, Am I Asking For It?, tennis scenes in Rivals and her latest show Nobody’s Fool with Danny Dyer.Emily also talks about how her life has changed from Camden living days to country life and being a mum, plus could Romesh be getting ordained to marry Emily and her scientist husband?Plus, Shanthi wants to know all the gossip in her question to Emily AND she gives us an exclusive and it’s something you won’t be expecting!A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.

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What should Shanthi learn next?

In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show we talk love languages, getting Shanthi on Raya and we even get a bit philosophical, plus Shanthi always wants to learn something new so send in your suggestions.

We also answer more of your emails and voicenotes (as well as some roasting of Romesh) discussing career changes, age gaps and communication between sons and mothers.

Plus, will Shanthi be seeing the Wayan brothers new movie, Scary Movie? And is Romesh going to buy her a Rolex for Christmas? Speaking of Christmas, THAT Christmas list pops up again…

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro02:12 On Scary Movie03:03 Philosophical questions10:26 What has Shanthi learnt?11:40 Raya12:11 Your questions15:08 Love Languages23:31 Shanthi’s wants a Rolex27:12 Memorable trips28:42 A question on university and changing careers39:29 We answer another question from you39:56 Outro
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Is there going to be a White Chicks 2?

Comedy legends Marlon and Shawn Wayans join The Romesh Ranganathan Show to talk about bringing Scary Movie back, the lasting impact of White Chicks and why Hollywood stopped making big comedy films.

From creating iconic parody movies and surviving brutal reviews to growing up in one of comedy’s most influential families, the Wayans reflect on decades of making audiences laugh and why comedy might actually be harder than ever now.

The brothers also discuss the chaos of In Living Color, their comedy influences and what it's like working with family and their legacy. They also touch on Marlon's love of stand-up and how it's shaped everything they do.

Plus: Shanthi asks a question, the team gets roasted and there’s a heated complaint about the studio temperature.

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00:00 Intro

02:45 Tired Vibes & Tim Kash

04:41 On being in London

05:20 A gift for the guys

07:55 Scary Movie

08:38 The abscence of comedy movies

10:05 The difficulty of the comedy genre

13:36 The family effect and legacy

16:43 Making Scary Movie

18:24 Finding movie tropes

19:27 On reviews

20:41 A question from Shanthi

22:21 Working with family

26:25 On In Living Colour and Sketch

29:46 The team gets a roast

30:31 The Superbowl Show

33:38 A complaint about the room temperature

34:00 A brief shout out to Tim Kash

35:00 On representation

36:44 A game of Misquoted

39:23 What’s next?

41:06 On Stand up

45:15 Cancel culture

47:46 An exclusive

48:19 Outro
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