Explore every episode of the podcast Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu | 26 Aug 2021 | 01:01:52 | |
He’s a rapper, he’s a grime star, he’s a chef, an author and a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter - what more could you possibly want from an HHSML guest?! The one and only Big Zuu joins Romesh and Ben Green for one banger of a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S4 Ep 6: Rafe Spall | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:56:24 | |
On this week’s very special show, acting A-lister Rafe Spall joins Romesh for a one-on-one chat about his hip hop journey. From an early obsession with some of the UK’s rap legends, to discovering The Roots and Rawkus Records, having a go at running his own label and bonding with CASISDEAD over Kate Bush. Banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 16: Eve | 06 May 2021 | 00:56:34 | |
The legends just keep on coming as this week we’re thrilled to be joined by the the one and only Eve! Currently celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her landmark second album Scorpion, we chat all about her amazing career, the music and artists that influenced her, being part of the Ruff Ryders, and the highs and lows of her huge success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 34: DJ MK | 19 Apr 2017 | 00:44:50 | |
DJ MK reveals how he became one of the first UK DJs to release regular mixtapes which became the catalyst for him travelling around the world, meeting Nas and touring with Roots Manuva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 33: Chali 2na | 05 Apr 2017 | 00:48:49 | |
The 'Verbal Herman Munster' himself steps into the studio to talk about the past and present state of hip hop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 32: Mo Gilligan | 22 Mar 2017 | 00:44:42 | |
The actor and comedian covers skits, Biggie and his favourite gigs as he traces his hip hop influences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 31: Mike "Miguel Mantovani" Keat from The Cuban Brothers | 08 Mar 2017 | 00:47:24 | |
Mike traces his hip hop influences right back to the classic 80s movie Beat Street, and brings us up to present day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 30: Loyle Carner | 22 Feb 2017 | 00:46:16 | |
Loyle Carner reveals his hip hop influences and his biggest hip hop gripe: mumble rap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 29: Jehst | 15 Feb 2017 | 00:46:22 | |
Jehst joins Romesh and Jolyon Rubinstein in the studio to talk all things hip hop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 28: Mistajam | 01 Feb 2017 | 00:50:18 | |
Mistajam joins Romesh to chat about being on tour with Brand Nubian and the far reaching influences of hip hop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 27: Ocean Wisdom | 17 Jan 2017 | 00:40:19 | |
Ocean Wisdom joins Romesh in the studio to talk about his hip hop influences, killer hooks and his debut album Chaos 93' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 26: Asim Chaudhry | 05 Jan 2017 | 00:46:18 | |
Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry joins Romesh to chat about everything from his favourite hip hop album to Michael Jackson gifs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 25: Robert Popper | 14 Dec 2016 | 00:47:22 | |
Comedy producer Robert Popper aka 'Bobby P' joins Romesh to chat all things hip hop this week #hiphopsavedmylife #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 15: Patrick Paige II | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:50:39 | |
Joining us this week from his home in LA is rapper, multi-instrumentalist and member of The Internet - Patrick Paige II. Alongside all the regular HHSML chat, he tells us about his game-changing new solo album, If I Fail Are We Still Cool? It’s a straight-up banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 24: DJ Yoda | 30 Nov 2016 | 00:50:26 | |
DJ Yoda joins Romesh for Episode 24 of Hip Hop Saved My Life #romeshranganathan #djyoda #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 23: The Four Owls | 16 Nov 2016 | 00:36:43 | |
Hip hop group The Four Owls join Romesh for this week's episode #hiphopsavedmylife #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 22: Jolyon Rubinstein | 02 Nov 2016 | 00:44:04 | |
Actor, writer & producer Jolyon Rubinstein joins Romesh for this week's episode of Hip Hop Saved my Life #romeshranganathan #jolyonrubinstein #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS Live episode: Edith Bowman | 26 Oct 2016 | 00:18:58 | |
Radio presenter Edith Bowman joins Romesh to chat all things hip hop in a live episode of Hip Hop Saved My Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 21: Friction | 12 Oct 2016 | 00:48:01 | |
Drum and bass legend Friction joins Romesh for this week's episode of Hip Hop Saved My Life #romeshranganathan #friction #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 20: Frankie Boyle | 28 Sep 2016 | 00:49:27 | |
Frankie Boyle joins Romesh to chat all things hip hop on this week's episode #romeshranganathan #frankieboyle #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 19: Fergus Craig | 14 Sep 2016 | 00:47:24 | |
Comedian Fergus Craig joins Romesh for Episode 19 of Hip Hop Saved My Life #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #ferguscraig #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 18: Tom Lucy | 24 Aug 2016 | 00:47:43 | |
Comedian Tom Lucy joins Romesh to talk all things hip hop #romeshranganathan #tomlucy #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 17: Curtis Davies | 03 Aug 2016 | 00:45:31 | |
Hull City footballer Curtis Davies joins Romesh for Episode 17 #romeshranganathan #curtisdavies #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 16: Inel Tomlinson | 20 Jul 2016 | 00:47:14 | |
Comedian Inel Tomlinson joins Romesh for Episode 16 of Hip Hop Saved My Life. Actor, comedian and writer Inel is best known for being one half of 'Johnny and Inel', the UK’s first black comedy double act.#romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast #ineltomlinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 14: Blade | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:53:15 | |
This week we’re honoured to be joined by UK rap legend Blade. He reveals all about his amazing career in hip hop, collaborating with Mark B, the pitfalls of performing live and his new music YouTube channel Five Twenty One. It’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 15: Example | 06 Jul 2016 | 00:48:26 | |
Example joins Romesh in this week's episode to chat about his career, inspirations, and favourite hip hop tracks #example #romeshranganathan #hiphoppdocast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 14: Josh Cole | 22 Jun 2016 | 00:45:45 | |
Josh Cole, promoter and producer, chats to Romesh in this week's episode #hiphopsavedmylife #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #joshcole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 13: Tom Davis | 08 Jun 2016 | 00:46:34 | |
Tom Davis, comedian and actor, joins Romesh for Episode 13 #hiphopsavedmylife #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #tomdavis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 12: Afrika Baby Bam | 25 May 2016 | 01:01:00 | |
Bam from the iconic Jungle Brothers joins Romesh this week to talk all things hip hop #romeshranganathan #hiphop #Bam #JungleBrothers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 11: Nihal Arthanayake | 04 May 2016 | 00:53:21 | |
Nihal, BBC presenter and broadcaster tells Romesh about his journey into hip hop #nihal #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 10: Nathan Caton | 20 Apr 2016 | 00:46:47 | |
Comedian Nathan Caton joins Romesh for this week's episode of Hip Hop Saved My Life#nathancaton #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 9: Izzie Gibbs | 06 Apr 2016 | 00:45:28 | |
MC Izzie Gibbs joins Romesh for Episode 9 of Hip Hop Saved My Life#izziegibbs #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 8: Katherine Ryan | 23 Mar 2016 | 00:46:14 | |
Comedian Katherine Ryan tells Romesh about her favourite hip hop lyrics in this week's episode#katherineryan #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 7: Scroobius Pip | 09 Mar 2016 | 00:55:48 | |
Scroobius Pip, spoken word artist and podcaster, joins Romesh for this week's episode #scroobiuspip #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 6: Suzi Ruffell | 24 Feb 2016 | 00:46:09 | |
Comedian Suzi Ruffell, official tour support of Romesh, guests on this week's episode #suziruffell #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 13: Chuck D | 18 Mar 2021 | 01:03:22 | |
Well it doesn’t get any bigger than this - we’re honoured to be joined by the legend that is Chuck D! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 5: Charlie Baker | 04 Feb 2016 | 00:39:48 | |
Comedian Charlie Baker guests on this week's episode of Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan #charliebaker #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 4: Mikill Pane | 20 Jan 2016 | 00:45:16 | |
Rapper Mikill Pane joins Romesh for this week's episode #mikillpane #romeshranganathan #hiphopsavedmylife #hiphoppodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 3: Dane Baptiste | 14 Jul 2015 | 00:45:46 | |
Dane Baptiste, comedian and writer, joins Romesh to discuss his hip hop influences and his favourite hip hop album #danebaptiste #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 2: Joe Jacobs | 29 Jun 2015 | 00:46:32 | |
Joe Jacobs, comedian, writer and rapper chats to Romesh in Episode 2 of Hip Hop Saved My Life#joejacobs #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Ep 12 - Hip Hop Saved The Horne Section | 14 Mar 2021 | 01:03:53 | |
In support of this year's Red Nose Day, HHSML has joined forces with The Horne Section to bring you the biggest, baddest podcast mash-up in the game. Expect ninja turtle raps, furniture hip hop, songs, remixes and bassline quizzes. Yes that’s right, it’s an absolute Comic Relief banger!! Donations have the power to help people living incredibly tough lives. If you can, please, head to comicrelief.com/podcastmashup and give now. Or give £5 by texting ‘COMIC’ to 70205. To donate £5 text the word COMIC to 70205. Texts cost your donation amount plus your standard network message charge and 100% of your donation will go to Comic Relief, a registered charity. You must be 16 or over and please ask the bill-payer’s permission. For full terms and conditions visit comicrelief.com/podcastmashup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 11: Lianne La Havas | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:53:47 | |
Singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas joins us for another HHSML banger! From teenage embarrassment playing her parents Eminem and D12, to discovering Missy, Biggie, Busta and Kendrick - Lianne talks us through the ups and downs of her lifelong love of hip hop. Plus, while Romesh experiments with hip hop ASMR, Lianne and Rumaj hatch a plan to save celebrities in need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 10: Maya Jama | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:51:29 | |
It's the one and only Maya Jama! She tells us about discovering hip hop through her mum's Eminem CDs, moving onto 2Pac and J Cole, her love for Nicki and Cardi, and some of the great gigs she’s both seen and missed out on. Plus Rom gets some all-important advice on his makeup technique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 9: Shaggy | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:52:20 | |
For this week's lockdown edition of the show, we’re joined by the one and only Shaggy from his recording studio in New York. He tells us about his high school love of hip hop, its strong links with reggae and dancehall culture, and how some of his biggest influences range from Slick Rick to Big L and Biggie to Drake. It’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 8: Edith Bowman | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:55:49 | |
We’re back to re-start Series 3 with broadcasting legend Edith Bowman. She tells us all about discovering De La Soul, interviewing The Beastie Boys, her best and worse live music experiences, Snoop vs Eminem and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 7: Munya Chawawa | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:59:47 | |
It’s the last episode of the year! Romesh reunites with Ben Green to chat with one of 2020’s break-out stars - presenter, comedian and musician Munya Chawawa. He tells us what he’s been up to these past 12 months, how he got involved with the Chip and Stormzy beef, and how his posh drill rapper alter ego, Unknown P, became an unexpected success. Oh and of course, we chat about his favourite hip hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S4 Ep 5: Nish Kumar | 12 Aug 2021 | 01:07:02 | |
He’s a stand-up comedian, radio host, TV presenter and life-long hip hop head who we’ve been trying to get on the show for years. And now he’s finally here - the one and only Nish Kumar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 6: Dizzee Rascal | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:50:23 | |
No introductions needed whatsoever as joining us from his studio is living legend Dizzee Rascal. 100% banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 5: Jamal Edwards | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:49:24 | |
It’s another great guest for you this week as we’re joined by music entrepreneur and founder of SBTV, Jamal Edwards. We chat about his hip hop origins, what lead him to start filming rappers, what happened when he toured with Dre, and the huge achievements he's had with his business and charity work. Find out more about Jamal's brilliant youth-centre project, Jamal Edwards Delve (JED), at www.jedelve.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 Episode 4: Ray BLK | 28 Nov 2020 | 00:51:33 | |
This week we’re joined by one of the most exciting singer songwriters out there right now, the one and only Ray BLK. We chat hip hop influences, growing up with MTV Base, lyrical inspiration and lockdown video disasters. Plus Rom and Ray reveal how they both might have been watching a bit too much Game Of Thrones recently. Yes mate, it’s another HHSML classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||