The Romesh Ranganathan Show
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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 [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production.
Épisodes 113
Shanthi Gives Advice on Flying, Grandparents & Fighting in Relationships
What’s the best way to cure a fear of flying? According to Shanthi, pray...or fly to Portsmouth. It’s Thursday, which means Romesh’s mum Shanthi is back to answer your questions and family dilemmas on The …
Notes de l’épisode
What’s the best way to cure a fear of flying? According to Shanthi, pray...or fly to Portsmouth.
It’s Thursday, which means Romesh’s mum Shanthi is back to answer your questions and family dilemmas on The Romesh Ranganathan Show.
There’s a lottery win dream purchase, a trigonometry refresher with a questionable acronym, a garden centre saga that Shanthi has been waiting to tell, and a flight attendant role play that goes completely off the rails.
A Ranga Bee Production.Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:52 Shanthi's nail dilemma
06:14 Shanthi's pep talk for the show
08:26 Who is Shanthi's best friend?
09:45 Listener questions
10:11 Ruby's fear of flying
15:31 The mystery noise
19:40 Shanthi's advice for new parents
24:15 Romesh's rapper days
25:15 Shanthi's garden centre saga
28:23 Could Shanthi have been a flight attendant?
30:08 Flight attendant role play
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Katherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughters, Celine Dion & Why Women Should Misbehave
Why did Katherine Ryan fly home from Spain on her own? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian, presenter and author Katherine Ryan, ahead of her new book Confessions of a …
Notes de l’épisode
Why did Katherine Ryan fly home from Spain on her own?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian, presenter and author Katherine Ryan, ahead of her new book Confessions of a Firstborn Daughter (out 22nd October).
They get into eldest daughter syndrome, juggling four kids and a career, and why Katherine thinks women should misbehave a little more.
Plus, there’s a Romesh gift with a very questionable backstory, a game of Misquoted involving maple syrup and a Bolognese, and some strong opinions on how to clean a toilet properly.Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code 'romesh' at checkout. Download the Saily app or visit Sally's website here.
A Ranga Bee Production.Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:29 Katherine's Spanish escape
07:47 Celine Dion in Paris
13:26 A gift for Katherine
17:18 Kids' birthday parties and drunk mums
23:17 Parenting with a nanny rota
28:04 The double standards women face
29:07 Katherine's secret life in the TikTok comments
36:26 Hollywood and Nikki Glaser
39:39 Hiding a pregnancy on a sitcom
41:38 Confessions of a Firstborn Daughter
42:34 What is eldest daughter syndrome?
47:41 A question from Shanthi
48:22 Katherine's 17-year-old daughter, Violet
51:36 Cosmetic procedures and confidence
58:49 Misquoted
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Shanthi’s Free Holiday, Romesh’s Underwear & Vegan Teasing
How should you react when your son offers you an all-expenses-paid holiday? On this edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh tells his mum Shanthi he’s taking her to Portugal next May. Her first reaction …
Notes de l’épisode
How should you react when your son offers you an all-expenses-paid holiday?
On this edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh tells his mum Shanthi he’s taking her to Portugal next May. Her first reaction is not what he’d hoped for, so they try again.
Before that, there’s a public plea to Next for freebies and an embarrassing underwear moment from Romesh’s teaching days.
Then it’s your questions: what to do when a child repeats the wrong line in public, how to handle friends and family teasing you for being vegan, and Romesh’s very questionable translation of a Portuguese doughnut chant.
A Ranga Bee Production.Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Next owes Shanthi freebies
06:55 Romesh’s underwear at the till
08:29 What did Tom Hiddleston whisper to Idris Elba?
12:09 Would Shanthi climb Everest?
13:35 Are the Northern Lights overrated?
16:23 Romesh’s holiday announcement
18:28 “We’re not going to Portugal”
20:03 Take two: the redo
20:38 Taking the podcast to Portugal
21:28 Lisa meets Jamie Redknapp
24:58 Romesh helps an injured cyclist
33:11 Does Shanthi swear?
36:02 The Portuguese doughnut sellers
45:56 Would Shanthi ever go vegan?
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Tom Hiddleston on Conquering Everest, the Marvel Universe & Soccer Aid
What do Loki, Everest and Arsenal tea bags have in common? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by actor Tom Hiddleston to talk about his new film Tenzing the true story behind the …
Notes de l’épisode
What do Loki, Everest and Arsenal tea bags have in common?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by actor Tom Hiddleston to talk about his new film Tenzing the true story behind the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, and what it was like filming it for real, with no green screen.
They also get into 16 years as Loki, what Marvel gets right (and why it deserves more credit), and exactly how much Tom knows about what comes next.
A Ranga Bee Production.
Tenzing is available on Apple TV from 16th October.Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:50 A gift for Tom
05:02 How will Arsenal do this season?
06:16 Tom’s Soccer Aid experience
10:41 Are actors competitive?
13:30 Tom’s new film, Tenzing
14:28 Why Tenzing’s story needed telling
23:33 Filming Everest for real
25:08 Playing Loki
31:21 Why Marvel connects with everyone
38:05 Doomsday theories
42:07 A question from Shanthi
45:42 That Chatty Man dance
46:56 Dancing in Much Ado About Nothing
55:40 The best advice Tom’s ever been given
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Shanthi's Reincarnation, Gym Etiquette & Getting Caught In The Act
What do you say when your 8-year-old walks in on you in 'the act'? Romesh and his mum Shanthi take on your questions and family dilemmas, even though they remain thoroughly unqualified to do so. This week, a …
Notes de l’épisode
What do you say when your 8-year-old walks in on you in 'the act'?
Romesh and his mum Shanthi take on your questions and family dilemmas, even though they remain thoroughly unqualified to do so.
This week, a listener needs help after their son caught them in the middle of the night, and Romesh and Shanthi try to work out the best response. A role play that quickly goes off the rails...
Got a dilemma? Send us a voice note or email, and we might answer it on the show. Nothing is off limits (we really mean it).
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Shanthi's Next outfit
03:08 Caught by an 8-year-old
05:11 Questionable role play
14:03 Romesh on gym self-consciousness
19:10 Romesh's golden rule for sticking to fitness
20:13 Shanthi's diet and jacket potato fillings
22:16 Farting etiquette
24:56 Does reincarnation exist?
29:12 The reincarnated child surgeon
31:48 Shanthi's fortune teller and the fake FUBU
36:23 Romesh can't read the menu
43:07 Outro
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Stacey Dooley on 100+ Documentaries, Selling Sunset & Southampton
What makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by broadcaster and documentary maker Stacey Dooley to reflect on her journey through …
Notes de l’épisode
What makes Stacey Dooley such a good documentary maker?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by broadcaster and documentary maker Stacey Dooley to reflect on her journey through documentary-making, how she approaches telling them and the stories and experiences that have stayed with her.
They also get into some very important Selling Sunset and Below Deck gossip, before Stacey explains exactly why she hates Southampton.
Plus, there's some questionable role play, a game of Misquoted and a brief detour into boxing, Little Mix and Jamie Oliver.
A Ranga Bee Production.Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:56 A gift for Stacey
08:21 Why Stacey loves boxing
12:39 Stacey hobbies
14:36 Questionable role play
17:06 What makes Stacey a good documentary maker
25:37 Selling Sunset and Below Deck gossip
28:16 Louis Theroux and the manosphere
29:55 Stacey's new documentaries
38:38 Are there really goodies and baddies?
44:35 A question from Shanthi
45:43 Why Stacey hates Southampton
50:47 Lessons from inspiring women
55:16 Who Stacey would love to interview
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The Celebrity Impressions Challenge
Can Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with listener questions, family stories and a celebrity impressions …
Notes de l’épisode
Can Shanthi do a better celebrity impression than Romesh?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with listener questions, family stories and a celebrity impressions challenge that quickly gets out of hand.
From Shanthi’s early morning routines to what it's like being a grandma, the pair discuss family relationships throughout including a family trip to Devil's Dyke that Romesh missed out on.
Elsewhere, the team suggest a Celebrity Impressions Challenge where Romesh is put through his paces as he attempts impressions of David Attenborough, Simon Cowell, and Gordon Ramsay and Shanthi is challenged to Nigella Lawson (you don't want to miss it).
And, as usual, we take on your questions, discussing what happens when children start pulling away as they get older, and how to approach telling a traditional family about a relationship that crosses caste boundaries, with some of the best advice in the business.
Plus, Shanthi shares a deeply personal story about her parents and the choices they made for love.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:58 Morning routines & garden chat
05:02 Shanthi’s advice to Rom
07:30 Shanthi as a grandma
08:50 TikTok Shop & Bank mishaps
14:15 When Lenny Henry had Shanthi’s back
15:20 Celebrity Impressions Challenge
25:52 Shanthi holds Romesh to his word
28:14 Shanthi's favourite podcast moment
29:46 Shanthi's trip to Devil's Dyke
35:10 Listener questions: parenting & caste
54:45 Shanthi shares her parents story
57:27 Outro
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Lenny Henry On Comedy, Dramatic Acting & Returning To Stand-Up
What did Eddie Murphy say to Lenny Henry? In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by the legendary comedian, actor, and writer, Sir Lenny Henry. The pair look back at Lenny’s …
Notes de l’épisode
What did Eddie Murphy say to Lenny Henry?
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by the legendary comedian, actor, and writer, Sir Lenny Henry.
The pair look back at Lenny’s incredible career, from his early stand-up and TV shows, to his latest projects. They discuss racism, realities of working in the entertainment industry, and the pressure that comes with a long career.
Lenny talks about his return to stand-up with his new tour, Lenny Henry: Still at Large, and his new BBC show,The Split Up (available on BBC iPlayer now).
Plus, they deep dive into the world of being a stand-up comedian, inspirations, and how it's changed over the years.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Lenny get into self-care, manscaping, and some questionable fashion choices, and Lenny opens up about death, grief, and some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his life. Plus, Shanthi has a bone to pick with Romesh...
A fascinating conversation about comedy, careers, ageing, loss, and what it takes to keep going.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:46 When Lenny and Romesh met
05:20 A gift for Lenny
08:34 Lenny’s career
13:53 On True Identity
17:30 On chef and career mentality
18:54 The challenges of the industry
20:44 Lenny reads Romesh
22:45 Self-care and manscaping
25:20 Fashion faux pas
29:29 The upcoming tour and being on stage
40:06 A question from Shanthi on impressions
43:54 The Split Up
29:38 Misquoted
57:11 On death and grief
58:45 Some advice from Lenny
59:59 Outro
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Celebrating One Year Of The Romesh Ranganathan Show
Who does Shanthi want next on the podcast? In this special, one-year anniversary episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate a whole year of the podcast with a little help from the team …
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Who does Shanthi want next on the podcast?
In this special, one-year anniversary episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate a whole year of the podcast with a little help from the team and a surprise message from none other than our first guest, Michael Sheen.
The pair look back at some of their favourite moments from the show, reflect on how far the podcast has come, and discuss what they’d like to do next, including a potential trip to Los Angeles and a team yacht holiday.
They also tackle a listener dilemma about dogs at parties, pet boundaries, parent and child tattoos, and discuss Romesh’s ambition to get on Below Deck.
Plus, Shanthi has some very sweet words about Romesh and the team behind the podcast.
It’s a special anniversary episode celebrating one year of The Romesh Ranganathan Show.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
07:32 Celebrating one year of the show
10:28 A message from Michael Sheen
11:15 Rom’s takeaways from the podcast
15:08 A holiday question for the team
17:43 Romesh wants to get on Below Deck
23:20 A question about dog boundaries
32:21 Convincing your mum to get a tattoo
39:22 Who do we want next on the pod?
42:11 Shanthi’s thoughts on Romesh
45:25 Outro
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Stephen Graham on Acting, Adolescence & Al Pacino
How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors? In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary actor, producer, and writer, Stephen Graham, to talk about his …
Notes de l’épisode
How did Stephen Graham become one of Britain's best actors?
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary actor, producer, and writer, Stephen Graham, to talk about his incredible, award-winning career, spanning over two decades.
Stephen reflects on his career, from This Is England and Boiling Point, to his latest work on Adolescence and Nocturne. He discusses method acting, the challenges of filming in one-shot, and what it takes to disappear into a character.
They also get into a discussion on their shared love of music and hip-hop, breakdancing, street fashion, and the culture around it. Plus, he talks about his new book, Letters To Our Sons, which he was prompted to write after Adolescence. He reflects on being a dad and the importance of communication.
Plus, Romesh and Stephen discuss Liverpool FC, fragrances, and the unexpected ways their lives have crossed paths.
It's an episode you don't want to miss.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:27 A gift for Stephen
08:39 Music & hip-hop
11:48 Rom’s Ice Cube interview
14:22 On breakdancing & culture
17:15 The street fashion
18:52 Adolescence
26:11 Boiling Point & the one-shot take
31:40 Method acting & This Is England 90
36:50 Stephen’s new book
38:28 On being a dad
46:26 A question from Shanthi
48:03 Being working class & changing the story
53:31 Nocturne
55:28 Imposter Syndrome, fame and being yourself
58:57 Misquoted
01:08:40 Liverpool FC
01:11:08 What fragrance is Romesh wearing?
01:13:10 An exclusive
01:14:38 Outro
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Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving
Is Romesh a bad gift-giver? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate Apple Dumpling Day, discuss recipes, and get to work tackling your listener dilemmas, from …
Notes de l’épisode
Is Romesh a bad gift-giver?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi celebrate Apple Dumpling Day, discuss recipes, and get to work tackling your listener dilemmas, from parenting support to the art of gift-giving.
Plus, we give you a little taster of what Shanthi's cookery show, Shanthi’s Kitchen, could look like, complete with mutton rolls, some very important serving suggestions, a theme song, and a live post-show review.
Another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:55 Jamie Oliver and recipes
07:23 Shanthi’s TV cook show teaser
13:11 A show review
14:07 Shanthi’s quick dinner
15:58 Listener questions
17:46 Parenting advice
26:23 A question about the best gift-giving
29:16 Romesh’s present prank
30:41 Is Romesh a bad gift-giver?
35:41 Outro
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Jamie Oliver On Flying at 51, Real Fast Food & School Dinners
What really happened with Jamie Oliver's school dinners? In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by one of the UK’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver. Jamie talks about life after …
Notes de l’épisode
What really happened with Jamie Oliver's school dinners?
In this Monday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by one of the UK’s best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver.
Jamie talks about life after 50, his career in the kitchen and what keeps him motivated after decades in the food industry. He also reveals what it’s really like to work in a high-pressure kitchen, whether restaurant food has ruined the experience of eating out and the truth behind kitchen hazing.
Elsewhere, Jamie critiques Shanthi's best dishes, we get into the neuroscience of food, England's eating habits and what we can learn from the Blue Zones.
And, of course, Jamie opens up how his pioneering social enterprise Fifteen led him to campaign for healthier school dinners featuring the infamous Turkey Twizzler drama that rocked the nation.
We also get a sneak peak into his new book, 20 Minute Meals: Real Fast Food, which is out now.
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00:00 Intro
03:40 Vegan lasagna
06:07 Being in your 50s
08:38 Working in the food industry
11:37 A gift from Shanthi
12:27 Jamie talks through Shanthi’s curries
14:25 How do you cook a squirrel?
15:39 Another gift for Jamie
16:40 Dogs and their diets
18:50 Does being a chef ruin the restaurant experience?
22:00 The neuroscience of food
22:59 Ratatoullie & The Bear
24:45 Is the kitchen that high pressure?
26:14 Is kitchen hazing true?
30:38 What keeps Jamie in the game?
31:57 Where did campaign Jamie come from?
36:26 The Turkey Twizzler debacle
37:37 School Dinners
47:23 The nations eating habits
49:08 What are they doing in the blue zones?
50:50 20 Minute Meals
56:15 Why cook over buy?
59:35 A question from Shanthi on the sesh
01:04:22 Getting a pilots license
01:10:30 On being a bit more selfish
01:14:32 Misquoted
01:19:20 An exclusive
01:21:57 Outro
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Gangsters, Weddings & Unusual Habits
Should children be allowed at weddings? We're back with another Thursday Shanthi special, and in this episode, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your listener dilemmas and butt heads about one in particular - should …
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Should children be allowed at weddings?
We're back with another Thursday Shanthi special, and in this episode, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your listener dilemmas and butt heads about one in particular - should children be allowed at weddings?
They also discuss the pressure to always be productive, how to be kinder to yourself, and whether you can really retrain the negative voice in your head.
Finally, they answer a question on unusual habits, and Romesh reveals some of Shanthi’s worst ones before addressing his bizarre shower routine.
From wedding drama and self-talk, to Henry VIII and questionable habits, it’s another classic and chaotic Thursday episode with Shanthi.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 Henry VIII and photo requests
05:55 Shanthi influences
08:23 Cockney accents and gangster roles
13:15 Answering your questions
14:40 Children at weddings
21:05 How to be kind to yourself
25:25 Rom’s positive self-talk training
27:32 Unusual habits
36:37 Shanthi’s Outro
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Ray Winstone on The Gentlemen, Gangster Etiquette, and Strictly Come Dancing
Could Romesh make a convincing gangster? In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary, British actor, Ray Winstone, to discuss his role as Bobby Glass in the second …
Notes de l’épisode
Could Romesh make a convincing gangster?
In this week's episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by legendary, British actor, Ray Winstone, to discuss his role as Bobby Glass in the second season of Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen. But what does he make of the rumours Meghan Markle is joining the cast?
Ray, famous for his career playing tough guys and hardened criminals in films such as, Sexy Beast and Nil By Mouth, talks to Romesh about his acting career over the last 50 years. Plus, there's a masterclass lesson in how to play a proper gangster. Hint - he doesn't hold back criticism.
Elsewhere, Ray discusses his love of Sicily, West Ham and John Malkovich.
There's a playful game of Misquoted, a question from Shanthi, where the conversation turns to Strictly, and the importance of family.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:03 A gift for Ray
05:55 Ray doesn’t want to talk about acting
09:04 Ray’s career beginnings
11:37 Building a character
13:15 Favourite roles
15:30 Ray’s swagger and coaching Romesh
20:19 The Gentlemen
36:35 Meghan Markle rumours
37:30 Embarassing mum moments
39:14 Shanthi’s question
40:17 The changes in the industry and being a dad
43:13 Is Ray a homebody?
45:40 Turning down The Wire
47:56 On Danny Dyer
49:31 On West Ham
50:15 Ray’s Esquire culture chat
52:51 Misquoted
01:02:55 Outro
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Shanthi's £35K Garden Room, A Big Apology & Conspiracy Theories
Should Shanthi get her £35,000 garden room? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with your questions and dilemmas — and things get out of hand fast. Shanthi …
Notes de l’épisode
Should Shanthi get her £35,000 garden room?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi are back with your questions and dilemmas — and things get out of hand fast. Shanthi campaigns hard for a garden room fit for a footballer, tries to track down her mystery American bank account, and receives an unexpected apology voice note from a stranger.
Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi role play as a conspiracy-theorist Dad and his sensible daughter after a listener's TikTok-obsessed father-in-law starts spouting theories about the government and shampoo, and the pair tackle the age-old dilemma of when exactly you should tell a new partner about important matters.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:51 Romesh’s painting
4:33 Singing
5:15 Shanthi’s outfit
6:44: An intervention for Romesh
8:50 Asian Provocateur
10:51 Body image
15:42 Shanthi’s intro
16:35 Shanthi’s American bank account
19:04 Seating areas
25:06 Your questions
25:55 The man on the train
29:35 Idris Elba
30:48 Friends and events
35:56 Another question
38:28 Conspiracy theory role play
45:14 A question about size
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Rick Glassman On The Paul Rudd Incident, Podcasting and Ricky Gervais
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman to talk about stand-up, podcasting and the art of saying exactly what you're thinking. Rick discusses the …
Notes de l’épisode
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman to talk about stand-up, podcasting and the art of saying exactly what you're thinking.
Rick discusses the success of Take Your Shoes Off, and reveals that Ricky Gervais would be one of his dream guests, which leads to the pair composing a carefully crafted text message invite. Will he respond? Plus, Rick addresses the catastrophic Paul Rudd incident on his podcast.
Elsewhere, Rick opens up about his autism diagnosis, dealing with criticism, and the pros and cons of working with his parents.
Plus, they discuss Rick's basketball prowess, play Misquoted, and Rick makes a very poorly timed call to his Mum.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Rick ghosted Ben
04:01 Rick’s thoughts on Edinburgh
05:48 Gift-giving
08:41 On stand-up
13:51 Take Your Shoes Off & podcasting
15:27 Rick’s autism diagnosis
19:00 The podcast got big
20:42 Paul Rudd’s podcast accident
26:22 Rick wants Ricky Gervais on the pod
27:20 A sales lesson from Rick
28:22 Rom & Rick text Ricky Gervais
31:19 A question from Shanthi
32:55 Rick calls his Mum
36:00 Working with your parents
44:46 Shanthi’s story
44:00 Parents being famous
47:14 Misquoted
48:24 Basketball & I Am Phenomenal
51:14 Criticism and ego
53:19 Misquoted continued
54:29 Rick’s take on modern dating
56:30 An exclusive
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The Art Special : Sexy Art, Questionable Portraits and Romesh's Secret Talent
Are Romesh and Shanthi gifted artists? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi get in touch with their artistic side - welcome to The Art Special! From discussing buying art …
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Are Romesh and Shanthi gifted artists?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi get in touch with their artistic side - welcome to The Art Special!
From discussing buying art (aka poster prints), to the seductive wallpaper that Romesh couldn't ignore, Romesh and Shanthi discuss their favourite artists and try their hand at drawing each other, with surprising results.
Elsewhere, Romesh considers whether he needs to take legal action on a birthday card situation and reflects on the talent that led him to be a four-time champion (a podcast exclusive).
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:48 Does Shanthi like art?
04:08 A game of art
9:11 Art in the home
12:12 Sexy wallpaper
12:57 Listener questions
14:14 A drawing request
18:13 The reveal
20:01 A sketch and a birthday card
22:04 Romesh’s public reading success
29:04 Outro
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Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!
Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and …
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and West End hit Oh, Mary!
Michael talks all about his character Brian, working alongside Harrison Ford and Brett Goldstein, and what makes the show's writing so special. He also discusses bringing the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! to London, the magic of performing live, and why theatre creates such a unique relationship between an actor and an audience. Plus, the differences between working in London to his life and career across New York and Los Angeles.
Elsewhere, Michael talks about founding Pride Plays, his time on Ugly Betty and the best career advice he's ever received: "Follow the green lights".
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:08 London vs New York and LA
08:27 A gift for Michael
15:06 On Shrinking
24:08 How important are awards?
28:17 Acting and Harrison Ford
33:20 The Les Mis scene
39:15 A question from Shanthi
42:45 On Oh, Mary!
48:05 Michael’s love of theatre
54:35 Founding Pride Plays
58:22 Misquoted
01:01:52 Ugly Betty
01:05:22 Misquoted continued
01:07:05 The best advice
01:10:10 Outro
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Sex Robots, Sofa Fires And Secret Situationships
Should you stay in a situationship? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your problems, from forgetting your neighbours’ names to dealing with the annoying aspects …
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Should you stay in a situationship?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your problems, from forgetting your neighbours’ names to dealing with the annoying aspects of parenthood.
We also discuss Diane Morgan’s new show Ann Droid, and get into a debate on robots and their possibilities from household help to sex robots.
Elsewhere, Romesh recommends Modern Family as a must-watch show and Shanthi gives her opinion on secret situationships, plus we visit a good old family memory of when Romesh and Dinesh set the sofa on fire. It's another classic Ranganathan family episode - don't miss it.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:10 On Diane Morgan
01:39 Shanthi’s robot experience
04:42 Sex robots
07:27 Ranganathan recommendations
11:15 An awkward name problem
15:15 Role playing Shanthi’s advice
20:41 An annoying kid question
22:14 The sofa incident
26:18 A secret situationship
33:16 Outro
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Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk And Becoming A Robot In Ann Droid
How did Philomena Cunk come about? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by Diane Morgan to talk about her new hit BBC iPlayer sitcom, Ann Droid and her journey into comedy, from …
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How did Philomena Cunk come about?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by Diane Morgan to talk about her new hit BBC iPlayer sitcom, Ann Droid and her journey into comedy, from working with Charlie Brooker, developing the iconic Philomena Cunk, to working on Ricky Gervais' new series, Alley Cats.
Diane reveals how working in a factory pushed her towards her goals and discusses her early comedy influences. The pair talk early career moves, the experience of attending drama school, all the way to working together on Last One Laughing. Plus, there's some mild hate for Hollywood and they get into the difficulties of going plant-based. To top it off, there's an exclusive, a story of how to handle failure (comically) and a question, of course, from Shanthi. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:03 Last One Laughing 10:29 Dental nursing 13:31 A gift for Diane gone wrong 17:00 On being plant-based 20:08 Comedy influences 23:34 Career beginnings 27:08 Drama school 32:06 On Cunk and success 34:55 On Hollywood 35:33 LA’s vegan scene 38:31 Vegan hacks 41:01 A question from Shanthi on TikTok Shop 44:46 Dog owner stories 48:26 On Ann Droid 56:54 Robot contact lenses 59:53 Alley Cats 01:01:11 Misquoted 01:08:06 An exclusive 01:10:50 A rumour about Diane and Joe Wilkinson 01:12:27 Outro
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Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch
What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener dilemmas, from dealing with pressure to …
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What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be?
In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener dilemmas, from dealing with pressure to drink, to an awkward case of mistaken identity.
Plus, Romesh tells us all about the 'Rob & Romesh Vs Drag' episode and what he learnt about 'tucking' and Shanthi decides on her drag king alter ego.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:29 Some show recommendations
09:05 A question on drag
10:48 A ding-dong mistake
14:10 Shanthi as a drag king
15:24 A query on sobriety
26:14 A case of racism?
29:47 Outro
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Himesh Patel: Starring In The Odyssey, Working With Matt Damon, And Life After EastEnders
What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey? In this week's episode, Romesh is joined by Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, Himesh Patel. You may know him as …
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What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey?
In this week's episode, Romesh is joined by Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, Himesh Patel. You may know him as Tamwar Masood from EastEnders, but Himesh has since appeared in Danny Boyle’s Yesterday and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and now he’s in one of this year’s biggest films - The Odyssey.
Himesh shares what it’s like working on a Christopher Nolan movie and what the challenges are of shooting in IMAX.
Plus, we talk BAFTA parties with Idris Elba, hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio, and acting with Ed Sheeran.
There’s also a question from Shanthi and we find out how Himesh does in a game of Misquoted. It’s a jelly of a podcast…don’t forget to like and subscribe!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:41 The Odyssey
05:59 A gift for Himesh
10:38 On being a movie star
13:04 Matt Damon
14:23 On filming for IMAX
19:05 CGI in films
25:05 On working with Christopher Nolan
27:33 On EastEnders
33:58 Ethnic representation on TV
36:07 Life since EastEnders
37:46 Damned with Jo Brand
39:46 Two Dosas
41:52 Yesterday with Danny Boyle and Ed Sheeran
44:54 Family
48:36 A question from Shanthi
50:50 High In The Clouds with Paul McCartney and Idris Elba
52:22 On Shanthi and Romesh
53:40 X-Files
56:29 Misquoted
01:06:28 An exclusive from Himesh
01:09:53 Outro
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Romesh & Shanthi React To Idris Elba's Apology
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." …
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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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Max Fosh: Going Viral, YouTube and Being Posh
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 …
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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.
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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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The Chili Oil Special
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 …
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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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Kelly Cates: From Sky Sports News To Match Of The Day
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 …
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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.
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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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Shanthi’s Suspicions, Monkey Bites & Stage Names
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 …
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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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Judi Love On Self-Care, Posh Gyms & Comedy Acting
How does Judi Love do it all? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to …
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How does Judi Love do it all?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to headline the London Palladium to starring in upcoming projects including Girl Group and and Channel 4's Schooled.
Judi opens up about comedy as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed dyslexia, the importance of self-care, and why she's learnt to fiercely protect her peace. She also reveals her dream of studying for a PhD exploring the impact of joy and laughter on our wellbeing.
Plus, there's a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted, and Judi shares her problem with posh gyms plus an unbelievable crash out story.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:20 Rom is big in the game
02:55 Judi’s shade to Romesh
07:39 Work ethic
09:35 A gift for Judi
13:33 On dyslexia, school and humour
15:10 Judi’s comedy influences
17:00 Comedy writing
21:30 Americans vs English
24:18 The NYC comedy scene
26:00 Judi’s upcoming tour
26:32 Romeh’s toilet story
29:57 Our Table Podcast
30:56 A question from Shanthi
33:47 A call from Rebel Wilson
35:28 Judi’s problem with posh gyms
36:22 Girl Group the new movie
38:24 Acting and Writing
41:16 On Schooled
44:28 Getting a PhD
46:20 Judi & Rom’s covid content
48:23 The benefits of comedy
49:50 Self care and health
53:14 Misquoted
01:01:47 Being mistaken for other celebs
01:04:45 An exclusive
01:09:33 Outro
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Shanthi Teaches Romesh How To Interview
How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls? We're back with another Thursday episode, answering your important listener questions like, would you rather take on a dog sized spider or a pack of seagulls? The …
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How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls?
We're back with another Thursday episode, answering your important listener questions like, would you rather take on a dog sized spider or a pack of seagulls?
The pair discuss Parents Evening and advise your latest listener dilemmas, from a curry-addicted dog, to Shanthi's weaponised use of cake. Plus, Shanthi and the team give some feedback on Romesh's interviewing technique and discuss what would we do if Shanthi quit?
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Chapter
00:00 Intro
04:40 Is Shanthi happy?
06:30 On Gabby Logan
07:14 A new interview style
15:51 On Parents Evening
17:57 A listener question
25:30 A curry addicted dog dilemma
28:15 Is Shanthi quitting?
28:56 Advice on the dog dilemma
32:41 A mundane chat conundrum
39:49 Outro
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Gabby Logan On Match of the Day, Trolls & Live TV
How does Gabby Logan handle online trolls? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, award-winning broadcaster Gabby Logan joins Romesh to discuss life presenting Match of the Day, handling criticism …
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How does Gabby Logan handle online trolls?
In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, award-winning broadcaster Gabby Logan joins Romesh to discuss life presenting Match of the Day, handling criticism online and the pressure of live television.
Gabby opens up about balancing family life with her long-standing broadcasting career, why she stopped paying attention to online comments and what it really takes to deliver a great live interview. She also speaks candidly about her husband Kenny's prostate cancer diagnosis and why sharing his story has helped break the stigma around men's health.
From sport to Strictly Come Dancing to her comedy debut Gabby covers it all. Plus, as always, we have a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted and Gabby reveals to us an exclusive, or does she?
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:56 A gift for Gabby Logan
03:39 The London marathhon
06:34 Dealing with online critics
11:24 On Match Of The Day
18:50 Work life balance
20:50 Imposter syndrome and failures
24:27 Working in live TV
26:17 How to get a good interview
31:18 A question from Shanthi
35:25 Footballers abuse
39:19 A game of Misquoted
41:33 Empty next syndrome
44:48 Dealing with online trolls
48:28 Changes and online dating
49:14 Misquoted continued
51:16 Kenny’s journey with prostate cancer
53:07 On Strictly Come Dancing
56:23 Sports people and competitiveness
59:56 Gabby wanted to be a comedian?
01:06:44 An Exclusive from Gabby
01:10:00 Outro
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