What is it like to be a Hollywood actor in a local supermarket? Michael Sheen talks to Romesh about growing up Welsh, the chaos of being recognised in public, and the moment he chose to give back his OBE. From family life in Port Talbot to blockbuster roles and activism, Michael reflects on the stories and values that shaped him — and why saying no to the Palace was as important as any role he’s ever played. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, sharp observations, and a few surprises that show a side of Sheen you’ve never heard before. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Show starts 05:30 Supermarket fame 07:32 Giving back the OBE 12:32 Question from Shanthi 19:56 Knowing success 25:55 Getting under the skin 33:27 Naked man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Romesh Ranganathan Show! A brand-new podcast full of big laughs and bigger conversations. Every Monday, Romesh is joined by the world’s biggest stars from film, TV, music and comedy, opening up like you’ve never heard them before. And every Thursday, his mum Shanthi joins the party, bringing family stories, audience questions and her famously honest advice. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, hit follow now so you never miss a moment. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the very first Thursday edition of The Romesh Ranganathan Show! Romesh is joined by his mum, Shanthi, as they launch their new weekly catch-up. They look back at the week’s big moments, share your funniest family stories, and Shanthi sets the tone with her very first topic. Warm, sharp, and brutally honest — this is Shanthi as you’ve never heard her before. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Family roll call 02:03 “Bang-bang” 04:43 Why the Thursday show exists 06:12 Shanthi’s jingle attempts 07:50 Monday’s guest: Michael Sheen 09:05 Listener questions start 10:05 Childhood embarrassments 11:03 Canada story 13:02 Naked News 15:06 Naked for a Rolex? 18:26 Broken nose 19:39 Almost a heart attack 19:50 Lies 23:02 Santander advert attempt  24:22 Most rewarding moments 29:38 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is being called an icon a bad thing? Apparently, yes. Paloma opens up with Romesh about her highs and lows in the music industry, how she manages her career whilst being a mum and gives Romesh a brutal singing lesson... Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Start 00:29 Paloma joins the show 01:21 Birthday drama: famous friends who didn’t show 05:07 Brits, success & being "second best" 06:15 Fame anxiety & awkward fan moments 08:14 Paloma vs vegan cheese (taste test) 12:06 Center Parcs chaos & unexpected sponsorships 14:12 Satan, America & wild Romesh tangents 17:20 How Paloma found her voice & confidence 21:13 Flaky friends & setting boundaries 22:03 Paloma teaches Romesh to sing (Boyz II Men) 28:10 Behind the scenes of *The Voice* & clash with Boy George 29:30 Ambition, fear & what drives Paloma 32:07 Podcast controversy & immigration backlash 35:18 Acting dreams & meandering career paths 39:05 Ageism & feeling rejected by the music industry 40:18 Balancing motherhood, music & podcasting 44:33 Mental health journeys & hypnotherapy stories 47:52 Misquoted: Paloma fact or fiction? 52:14 Celebrity stories (Angelina Jolie, Cher & more) 55:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about everything that’s wrong with Romesh’s fashion sense, how he made a mistake on holiday, and Shanthi reacts – and honestly judges – the singing from the Paloma Faith episode... Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Shanthi Spoils the Intro 02:00 Paloma Faith and Kitchen Makeovers 06:00 Vegan Cheese Board: Terrible Gift? 09:00 Romesh’s HORRIBLE Singing Lesson 12:00 Awkward Advice 17:00 “Sex Will RUIN Your Brain!” 19:40 Shanthi DESTROYS Romesh’s Fashion Sense 22:49 Jellycat and Labubu for ADULTS? 26:40 I Learned To Say "Santander" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will A League Of Their Own ever come back? Jamie Redknapp joins Romesh as they delve into training his kids to be professional footballers, becoming a dad again at 49 years old, and how football has changed since he played. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards ⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Wild Compliments 01:24 A Swedish Smörgåsbord 05:48 Becoming a Dad Again at 49 10:17 Football Parents 15:08 Shanthi Shoots Her Shot 21:40 Saying "I Love You" 24:24 Aftercare in Football, School vs Sport 30:31 Harry Redknapp’s Touchline Signals 34:14 League of Their Own – Final Series 46:58 Ice Baths & Going Booze-Free 51:33 Botox & Trout Sp*rm 54:20 Have You Tried Ozempic? 59:28 What’s Next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about Rom leaving Shanthi unattended at a wedding, how to do TikTok trends and which family member they'd trust the least! Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro and Jamie Redknapp 01:50 Shanthi's THIRSTY question 04:00 Romesh ABANDONS Shanthi 10:20 You write in and Shanthi answers 10:50 WEIRD Christmas toilet tradition 13:22 Romesh tells Shanthi Ben's drunken story 16:12 Sonic vs Mr Bean... 18:40 Who does Shanthi trust the least? 20:05 Shanthi is STILL trying to learn "Santander" 21:05 Goodbye from Shanthi Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas!Email: podcast@rangabee.comWhatsapp: 07731623355 ----  Subscribe for new episodes!Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does imposter sydrome actually exist? Tim Minchin talks to Romesh about the award-winning musical 'Matilda' and how big a part Tim played in it. The problem with social media and how to deal with sudden success! Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 0:00 Intro 0:29 Tim Minchin’s Life GOALS 2:57 Technical ISSUES & False Optimism 3:18 Imposter Syndrome  6:59 Stylophone JAM 9:05 Matilda and Creative Pressure 15:16 Ben’s Miss Honey CRUSH 17:16 New Album, Old Songs 19:11 Opinions, Social Media & Sanity 21:21 Performing in Your Own Way 23:30 Positive Stuff is as BAD as Negative Stuff 27:22 Addicted to the LOVE 29:09 Shanthi’s Voice Note 30:01 Edinburgh 2010: So You Think You’re Funny? 32:06 From Edgelord to Responsibility 38:10 Laughter Isn’t the Only Currency 39:25 Kids Aren’t Fans 43:33 Misquoted and RUINED 48:02 EXCLUSIVE: “No Anuses” The Musical… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they chat about the mix up at the doctors when Romesh was younger, whether grandparents should pick their name and how easy it is to make the perfect Tiktok. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Shanthi's Weather Forecast 01:20 Romesh's Could Improve 02:43 Shanthi is Unimpressed by Tim Minchin 04:08 Shanthi Sings for Social Media 07:01 Ben on "Dwerking" 08:59 Listener Questions: Grandparents Theme 13:58 Romesh's WORST Habit 16:44 Names for Grandma 19:00 I Thought You Were Cutting my ***** Off 20:55 A Question on the EDGE Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas! Email: ⁠podcast@rangabee.com⁠ Whatsapp: 07731623355 ----  Subscribe for new episodes! Follow us on socials: ⁠https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do if your school bully edits your Wikipedia? Jameela Jamil chats to Romesh about her huge success in Hollywood and how she accidentally got her role in The Good Place. Jameela also tells us her problem with journalism and her embarrassing moment live on stage in front of 6,000 farmers… A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Jameela Impersonates Priyanka Chopra 02:26 “No Marlon Randos” 05:00 COLONIC Irrigation! 07:50 Cake Break 09:40 Journalists and Wikipedia 17:26 “I’m not a profound thinker” 18:12 Shanthi’s Question 21:15 Jameela’s SUCCESS: "How did you do it?" 22:30 BULLIES and Standing Ovations 27:00 The Good Place AUDITION 28:20 Changing Philosophies 36:00 Outrage and LOLS 37:17 Larry David’s Wedding 38:45 On Being Brown 43:50 Turning 40 46:20 Shame and Humiliation 47:15 “Misquoted” 51:45 ORG*SMING on stage! 56:00 Laurence Fox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you say when a fan recognises you… while you’re buying threadworm tablets? Daisy May and Charlie Cooper join Romesh to relive their most mortifying moments, talk about ghost-hunting in a haunted prison, and explain how a viral story nearly ruined their lives. They also get honest about fame, sibling rivalry, and why Daisy might be the only person to take sleeping pills on a paranormal show. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:20 “I Was a Bit of a Tw*t Before Fame” 03:00 How Important Is Being Famous? 04:45 Charlie on THREADWORMS 07:00 “Where’s the Fish in That Story?” 10:15 Daisy’s Viral Audition CONFESSION 11:50 Emotional Support Ghosts & Haunted Hotels 15:00 Daisy and Charlie Really Believe in Ghosts 18:00 Daisy Sleeps Through the Paranormal 20:00 Fake Tan in Prison 22:00 Telepathy Test 27:00 Charlie & Romesh’s Argos Jobs 33:00 Shanthi’s Question: Working with Siblings 37:00 Competing for Mum 40:00 The Hustle vs Family Life 44:00 Oscar Fixations 51:00 “You Were a Bit Boring – Now You’re Boring with More Money!” 53:00 The Pilot That Nearly Killed This Country 54:00 Daisy Pays Charlie a Compliment (Finally) 56:00 Daisy’s Creepy Tarot Reading 01:00:00 Misquoted 01:03:16 Who Wrote the Best Line in the Show? 01:04:50 Why the Runners Hate Daisy 01:07:30 Wetting Yourself 01:15:00 Romesh’s Josh Widdicombe Impression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the weirdest family tradition you've ever heard of? Join Romesh and Shanthi as they talk about some of theirs, alongside Romesh's shoe addiction – plus the listeners get in touch with story of Glastonbury guilt. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Shanthi's Airhorns! 01:00 Like "Mel Gibson" 02:50 Romesh's Wedding 08:00 Listener Glastonbury Confession 10:30 Holding a Grudge 11:30 Romesh's Trainer Addiction 13:00 The Bodyguard and Romesh Sings! 15:15 Shanthi attempts to sign off --- Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas! Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@rangabee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whatsapp: 07731623355 --- Subscribe for new episodes! Follow us on socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Romesh and Shanthi as they argue about spending time together, reply to awkward questions about dating, and react to Jameela Jamil's embarrassing story. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Family time 03:50 Weird Bedroom Talk 07:00 On Jameela Jamil   08:50 Reacting to Jameela’s DJ Story 13:00 Audience Questions: In-laws 21:10 Ben’s Apples    24:21 Shanthi Are You Dating? 28:56 Controlling Romesh’s Life 33:00 Shanthi Nails the Santander Line --- Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas! Email: ⁠⁠⁠podcast@rangabee.com⁠⁠⁠ Whatsapp: 07731623355 --- Subscribe for new episodes! Follow us on socials: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is perfection the enemy of a great show? Rapper, actor and cook, Loyle Carner joins Romesh to talk about the parallels between comedy and music on stage. Ben puts Loyle to the test with a (terrible) food-themed gameshow – and Loyle opens up about his new album Hopefully!, and how he sees it as a time capsule for his children. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Pizza shops and bakeries 02:56 “Thinking woman’s crumpet” 04:20 Mumsnet's 7th sexiest man06:36 Romesh’s formal intro to Loyle Carner08:02 Surprise Game - Ottolenghi or Nottolenghi?17:42 AD — Santander Edge credit card18:25 Glastonbury: Why mistakes are good23:32 Inspired by Lianne La Havas 28:10 New album & feeling pressure 31:59 Touring with kids33:16 Getting parenting wrong36:07 Shanthi's voicemail39:02 GOAT rappers43:02 Privacy vs literal45:53 MISQUOTED: We're not heroes. We're weirdos. 47:04 Tesco-bag raps50:49 Bluey wisdom52:07 Acting in Mint (BBC)55:49 James Bond Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh and Shanthi get surprisingly heartfelt about Romesh's upbringing – discussing infidelity, jealousy and Shanthi's "toughest years". Shanthi also plays Round 2 of Nottolenghi and explains why she loves The Great British Bake Off so much. Plus, Romesh puts his foot down on the upper age limit for trick or treating. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Garage Freestyle 02:45 Unexpected Compliments 07:15 Romesh Gets Serious on Family 10:40 Who is Loyle Carner? 13:00 Nottolenghi: Round 2 15:40 Meringue Eating Technique 16:30 People Get Jealous of Me 18:50 Ben's My Best Friend 21:22 Halloween Feedback 26:50 Romesh vs Dinesh fight 30:00 Altogether Different 32:30 Shanthi Loves Bake Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does life feel like when you’ve already lived your dream? Sir Andy Murray joins Romesh for a candid chat about life after tennis – touching on everything from competitive parenting to an exclusive on what he'd like his next career move to be. Plus, Andy shares thoughts on toilet etiquette, Romesh puts him to the test identifying famous tennis grunts, and the pair debate what ruins a fruit salad. Presented By Santander - Pay Smarter with a Santander Edge credit card. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.santander.co.uk/personal/credit-cards⁠⁠ A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Toilet Etiquette: Sit Down Wees 03:40 Intro 07:00 Romesh's Gift for Andy 09:00 "Romesh Can't Hit a Ball" 11:50 Competitive Parenting 14:45 Drawing Dogs and Failing Art Class 18:00 Speaking Tour and Fans 22:35 Andy & Romesh's Failed Podcast Pilot 24:40 Bad Headlines, Nerves and Mistakes 27:32 Pressure and Crowd Abuse 28:30 Switching to Golf 33:36 Retirement and Pride 38:25 Looking Back on Achievements 39:35 Home and Being a Famous Dad 44:20 GAME: What A Grunt 48:30 Why Does Grunting Help in Tennis? 50:47 Misquoted (Andy's Issue with Bananas) 55:00 My Mum Thought I Was Useless 58:30 Haircuts and Moustaches 01:01:20 Bizarre Things Mums Say 01:03:00 I Loved Working With My Mum 01:05:00 Andy Is Out Of Shape 01:07:20 Exclusive: Andy's Next Career 01:11:00 Table Tennis: Murray vs Ranganathan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh and Shanthi are back, chatting dental fears, turmeric-stained teeth, and Romesh’s table tennis win over Sir Andy Murray. Plus, listeners ask for advice on tricky girlfriends, mummy’s boys, and a mother-in-law on a hen do???A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 0:01 - Shanthi’s “Royal Albert Hall” Introduction
1:22 - Dentist Fears & Turmeric Teeth4:45 - Shanthi reacts to Romesh vs Sir Andy8:32 - Rom’s Greatest Win?10:44 - The Disliked Girlfriend12:58 - Shanthi meeting Girlfriends18:02 - 18 Year Old Romesh21:06 - “Love You, Mummy” – Red Flag or Not?23:49 - The Irrigation28:36 - The Mother-in-Law32:17 - Birthday Party for Dogs?35:53 - Married at First Sight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are Hollywood auditions really like behind the scenes? Jack Whitehall is in the studio with Romesh for a fast, funny and surprisingly candid chat that jumps from his early stand-up days and cringe-inducing “Danny Dyer” phase to his darkest acting role yet in Malice. He talks about prepping to play a manipulative villain, juggling that mindset with new-dad life, fangirling over The Rock on Jungle Cruise, blowing auditions, and navigating the circuit as the posh kid everyone expected to hate. They also get into panel shows, parenting, their unexpectedly famous parents and why teenagers insist stand-up is “dead”. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.

 00:01 Intro 02:06 Jack on winning the Amuse moose 04:20 Jack and Romesh meeting in the early career days 06:53 Jack’s acting beginnings 07:45 Romesh has a gift for Jack 12:20 New TV Show Malice 14:42 The difference between acting and comedy 16:43 Balancing family and professional life 21:33 Jungle Cruise Movie 22:24 Fangirling over Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 24:38 What’s the end goal? 26:15 Auditioning 32:57 A question from Shanthi 34:11 Being posh in comedy 38:05 Working in stand up 40:43 League of their own 44:05 Touring and time off 44:42 Comedy and parenting 52:25 Panto stories 56:12 Working with parents 1:01:54 Jack & Romesh play ‘Misquoted' 1:04:53 Jack’s weirdest experience of his life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh and Shanthi return for the Thursday episode… and it goes off the rails fast. Gen-Z slang tests, dating philosophy, bedtime arguments, erotic dreams involving comedians, vibrators named “Romesh”, and the mystery of when horse riding becomes acceptable on a first date.  A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.  00:00 Welcome back with Shanthi  01:49 Jack Whitehall recap  02:14 Gen Z / Gen Alpha slang test  08:07 Listener dilemma: bedtime clash  12:39 Erotic dream dilemma  17:53 Shanti’s first-date rules  24:37 Educating Yorkshire  28:16 Shanti’s Thursday advice  Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas!  Email: podcast@rangabee.com  Whatsapp: 07731 623355 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it feel like when your song goes viral? Sophie Ellis-Bextor sits down with Romesh for a sharp, funny and open chat that jumps from stealing a Grease DVD from Prince Edward’s office to becoming TikTok’s disco queen thanks to Saltburn with Murder on the Dancefloor. Sophie also talks about performing 148 gigs in a year, living on a tour bus with her husband and brother, owning the decision to name her new album Perimenopop and the way she deals with online trolls. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 0.00 - Intro 2:18 - Sophie’s Gift 4:46 - Tour Life 9:55 - Viral Success 12:10 - Saltburn 15:25 - Shanthi’s Question 17:58 - Social Media Hate 24:18 - Embracing Age 30:28 - Feeling Bold 37:20 - TikTok Pressure 39:54 - Creativity 41:00 - Strictly Experience 43:45 - Misquoted 48:45 - Attitude to AI 49:22 - Famous Family 54:54 - Royal Theft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh and Shanthi are back discussing everything from dentist anxiety to the Ranganathan name to Taskmaster. Plus, Romesh goes in detail to explain to Shanthi how a play works... A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Shanthi’s been ‘gifted' 02:55 Shanthi watches Saltburn 04:46 Shanthi turns down a pickle 06:00 Listener Dilemmas 07:25 Ben guesses Shanthi’s age 08:45 Explaining how a play works 10:55 Shanthi’s Advice 12:43 How to be a good son 15:40 More listeners call in 20:39 Romesh reveals his name on his birth certificate 21:53 All together different 23:48 Romesh On Taskmaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, actor and writer Tim Key joins Romesh for an off-kilter conversation about bombing on panel shows, the moment Susie Dent had to whisper “it’s fine”, a failed Taskmaster reunion in Cologne, and the wrist-breaking dangers of comedians’ football. He also gives the scoop on his new role in The Office “spin-off” The Paper, the LA spiral that led to his latest poetry collection, and the emotional side of fear, fame and performing. Plus, Romesh and the team blindside Tim with a phaal curry… sweat, tears, regret. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Anti-Podcast? 01:51 BAFTA Confusion 04:45 Career Comparisons 06:50 Romesh's Mock The Week Flop 10:40 Susie Dent Whispers "It's fine" 14:23 Taskmaster Bromance 15:46 The Abandoned Cologne Trip 21:32 Curry Fanatic 23:20 Phaal: "That's Quite Spicy Actually" 27:07 The Ballad of Wallace Island 36:45 Tim's Football Injury 41:29 The Office "Spin-off": The Paper 47:26 Shanthi's Question for Tim 50:01 Tim Key's New Book: LA Baby 52:00 "LA is Tough" 56:30 Tim Key On Stand Up Comedy 59:00 The Reluctant Landlord 1:04:10 Is It OK To Do Accents? 1:05:30 Misquoted  1:10:30 The Weakest Link 1:13:15 Poem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Shanthi turns on the Christmas lights and gets in the festive spirit. She talks to Romesh about why she won't let her newfound popularity get to her head, gives some hilarious baby sleep-training advice, and revisits a sore spot in Romesh's childhood: garlic curry.  Plus Romesh and Shanthi host a watch along, revisiting the best Christmas movie classics with Sky Cinema and the Friday Film Club #ad. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Shanthi Turns On The Christmas Lights 03:27 Shanthi’s Cooking 5:50 Garlic and Bullying 7:34 Shanthi On Fame 9:26 Listener Questions: Parenting 18:00 Romesh's Superman Delusion  20:13 Shanthi’s Life Advice to Romesh 22:38 Sky Cinema 23:10 Shanthi in Panto 24:55 Christmas Spirit ---- 📺 Subscribe for new episodes! 📲 Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multi award–winning writer, actor and director, Stephen Merchant joins Romesh for a hilarious conversation about his career. They discuss how The Office reshaped comedy, why Tim and Dawn still land, Stephen’s shift into drama, his quest for “flow state," and why he regrets always playing the awkward guy. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Chat GPT vs Stephen's BAFTAS 04:20 Do Awards Mean Anything? 07:45 Mark Hamill’s Trousers 09:25 Teacher Trauma 16:20 Tiny Grand Piano & Music Regrets 18:30 The Flow State 24:50 How The Office Changed Comedy 28:33 Tim & Dawn 31:34 Letting The Office Evolve 34:49 Goodbye June With Kate Winslet 38:06 Shanthi’s Question & Being The Awkward Guy 42:00 Stallone, Woody Allen & The Danger of Being Typecast 44:00 The Walking Dead 46:20 Logan With Richard E. Grant 50:00 Ambitions & American Success 58:00 Misquoted 01:04:30 Being 6’7 Tall 01:07:20 Stephen’s Adult EXCLUSIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Shanthi and Romesh help listeners with advice on family dilemmas and resolve some of their own – covering everything from coming out, to following your partner abroad for love. They don’t always agree! A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Shanthi's Nails 01:34 Shanthi's Favourite Sitcoms 05:53 Stand Up To Cancer 06:26 Listener Dilemmas 09:40 Unusual Food Combos 14:03 Advice On Coming Out To Family 17:31 The Naughty List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is comedy music the hardest art form to perfect? Comedian, actor and Oscar-winning musician Bret McKenzie — one half of the legendary Flight of the Conchords — joins Romesh to unpack life at the funny end of songwriting. From winning awards for work “Disney didn’t even like” on The Muppets, to touring his “serious” new album Freak Out City, Bret shares stories from the road, recalls his unexpected appearance in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and throws himself into a UK vs New Zealand Marmite-eating challenge. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 03:11 Hype men gone wrong 06:05 Bret's new tour 11:45 Marmite: UK vs New Zealand  19:58 Flight of the Conchords 23:00 Work changing with time 27:05 Comedy songwriting 28:44 Touring the new album: Freak Out City 33:33 Writing music for film 39:07 That's not cool dad 42:00 Misquoted 50:22 Lord Of The Rings Extra 57:51 Shanthi’s question for Bret 59:41 Oscar Win: Man Or Muppet 1:05:45 Oasis Exclusive  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Shanthi really want this Christmas? Romesh is joined by Shanthi for a festive episode full of gifts, jokes, surprise guests and the kind of family conversations that only happen at Christmas.  A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Shanthi’s favourite Christmas song 03:44 Christmas wishes 06:07 A surprise guest 07:45 Some gift giving 10:00 Shanthi reads us Yo Mama jokes 12:55 Dinesh updates us 14:10 Shanthi’s Christmas demands 18:53 Romesh shows some appreciation 19:41 Is wiping a dogs bum necessary? 22:09 Playing Christmas games 28:00 A Christmas message from Dinesh --- Send us YOUR questions and dilemmas! Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@rangabee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whatsapp: 07731623355 --- Subscribe for new episodes! Follow us on socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theromeshshow⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many mince pies is too many? Standup comedian, actor, writer and BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, joins Romesh on the show this week – and gets subjected to a taste test. They talk about the fear and exhilaration of Chris' experience as the first blind contestant on Strictly, why "not caring" is the best thing you can do, and his new book, Keep On Laughing. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 The Toilet Door 04:00 Alternative Christmas Message 05:20 Mince Pie Taste Test 11:55 Finding Fame 15:15 Giving Up Alcohol 17:20 Sean Lock on Live At The Apollo 18:35 Why Caring Less Is Good 21:19 Shanthi’s Question for Chris 23:00 The Jeopardy of Strictly Come Dancing 30:40 Most Nervous Strictly Moment 37:20 The Magic Is Trust 39:28 Chris's Autobiography: Keep Laughing 42:50 Bad Gigs Are Funny 47:49 Misquoted 57:03 What's next for Chris? 59:34 Secrets to Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unexpected, unfiltered, and ...unhinged? Our Thursday episodes featuring Romesh alongside his mum Shanthi have provided us with some of the most hilarious moments of the year. We're revisiting her best bits, including advice on girlfriends, erotic dreams, and why meringues are more saucy than you think. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Shanthi's Message For 2026 00:50 Girlfriends  04:00 Nude on the Podcast? 08:06 Football 09:10 Attractive Meringue  12:30 Sonic The Hedgehog vs Mr Bean 14:50 The Doctor 15:54 "Love You Mummy" 20:42 Baby Advice 26:26 Dreams  31:30 See No Evil, Hear No Evil 33:39 Wacky Podcast People Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As co-creator of era-defining titles such as The Office and Extras, followed by hits including Derek and After Life, Ricky Gervais has left his mark as one of the most successful comedians on the planet. Speaking to Romesh, he explains why writing and workshopping stand-up comedy remains one of his greatest loves, how hosting the Golden Globes could have ended his career, and why he cares more about other people’s opinions than it might seem. Ricky also shares stories behind his love for animals – including why he's donated huge sums of money to animal charities from his recent tours. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Crying 01:55 Best Intro Ever 03:00 Why Do Anything? 05:15 "You're A National Treasure Romesh" 09:25 Standup Comedy & Shaping Jokes 17:50 Nerves 19:00 Self Censorship 20:25 Being Relatable 26:00 Anger & Honesty 28:50 Cat DJ 30:15 Donating To Animal Charities 34:00 Veganism & Health 39:45 Romesh's Dad's Funeral 43:20 Tracksuit Bottoms: Disrespectful? 44:20 Podcast Pioneer 50:00 Social Media: Search, Don't Scroll 53:00 Fans & Cults 1:00:00 Harry Hill & Joe Wilkinson 1:01:30 Pushing It Too Far 1:02:20 Marketing & Controversy 1:09:50 Shanthi's Question 1:10:40 Upsetting Tom Hanks & Tim Allen 1:13:00 "It Could Have Been The End Of My Career" 1:18:00 Sometimes I Don't Care 1:21:00 Misquoted 1:24:20 Alley Cats 1:27:15 Kidney Transplant 1:28:32 Ricky's Shares The Name Of His Next Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee production in partnership with Listen 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you fix toddler tantrums or a child who’s a fussy eater? This week, “Auntie Shanthi” offers some dubious advice to listeners. She also chats to Romesh about her 2026 resolutions, learning computers with a mystery gentleman, and passes judgement on Will Arnett’s famously sexy voice. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 03:06 Shanthi’s list 03:58 Complaining 05:29 2026 resolutions 08:13 Shanthi on Will Arnett 10:46 Shanthi’s advice 18:10 Films that made an impression 23:28 Shanthi’s cookery show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and comedian, Will Arnett joins Romesh to talk about stand-up, passing as a comic and the making of new movie Is This Thing On? They get into BoJack Horseman, social media, being a dad and befriending John Bishop. With an divisive takes on tattoos, football and meeting Jürgen Klopp. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:45 A gift for Will 02:35 Will on meeting Jürgen Klopp 04:05 Arsenal vs Liverpool 06:11 Working with John Bishop 10:13 The making of Is This Thing On? 14:13 Practicing stand up 18:51 Shanthi’s question to Will 19:30 BoJack Horseman 30:10 Will’s controversial opinion on tattoos 34:50 Misquoted 42:31 Social media 47:44 Misquoted continued 49:40 Being a dad 53:30 Will passes as a comic 55:33 Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer of Adolescence, Skins and This Is England, Jack Thorne joins Romesh to talk about the global impact of Adolescence and working closely with Stephen Graham. Jack opens up about social anxiety, imposter syndrome and how appearing on Desert Island Discs led to his autism diagnosis. They also discuss incel culture, kindness online, shifting power in the TV industry, Jack’s love of E.T. and work life balance. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.  00:00 Intro 00:55 The reaction to Adolescence 01:30 Jack’s relationship with Stephen Graham 02:55 Working with Brad Pitt 04:10 Talking about incel culture 08:25 Finding kindness online 09:40 Critics’ response to Adolescence 12:24 How invested audiences became 14:15 The real-world impact of the show 16:50 Parents’ reactions 18:19 Romesh’s mum’s question 20:40 Romesh’s gift and Jack’s love for E.T. 25:40 Jack’s obsession with the NFL 30:33 Romesh on work ethic 32:20 Work life balance 35:22 Imposter syndrome 42:05 How the TV landscape is changing 43:20 What Jack wants to do next 49:57 Desert Island Discs and autism diagnosis 54:36 Misquoted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh and Shanthi play a chaotic game of “Would You Rather?”, take aim at coffee snobs (George Clooney included!), and reminisce about iconic old TV adverts. Things go off the rails with dirty genie wishes, awkward gift-giving dilemmas, and an embarrassing misunderstanding about the ingredients of a popular energy drink. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Red Bull 02:48 Favourite Adverts 07:11 Shanthi on Coffee 11:00 Would You Rather...? 17:41 Genie Wishes 22:10 Advice on Motherhood 28:08 Gifting Dilema Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald sit down with Romesh to talk about the ups and downs of Take That – from their crazy beginnings in the 90s to the reboot of their legendary Circus Tour. They talk about the band's audition process, the pressures of songwriting, and Gary Barlow's not-very-popstar passions: Star Trek and interior design magazines. Plus Romesh admits to a 30-year-old act of jealousy. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen.  00:00 Intro 00:32 Romesh Admits Being Jealous 02:30 The Audition for Take That 05:33 Gifts 08:50 Mark Owen's Dream Trip to Graceland 10:02 "Heimscheißer" 12:40 Take That's Circus Tour 20:00 Take That's Early Career Regrets 21:22 The Take That Annual Fact File 24:53 Gary Barlow's Star Trek Fandom 27:33 If Not Music, Then What? 32:03 Take That's Favourite Films 33:42 Netflix Documentary 37:17 The Pressures of Songwriting 40:04 Howard Donald on His Role in the Band 42:50 The Most Unusual Present from a Fan 44:37 The 90s  48:47 Misquoted: "Beards Can Get a Bit Sweaty" 53:32 "We Weren't a Boy Band" 57:10 Future Ambitions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for another episode of strong opinions, unexpected confessions and classic family chaos. From learning Spanish and declaring her love for Take That, to unpacking fan obsessions and answering listener questions, Shanthi once again proves she’s the star of the show. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:19 Shanthi learns some Spanish 03:38 Shanthi’s a Take That fan 05:10 A team question 07:05 A fan obsession 08:55 Romesh’s seduction 11:20 Is Romesh Crawley’s golden boy? 18:39 A final question from the listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From comedy beginnings to renowned actor and West End star, Sheridan Smith joins Romesh for a wide-ranging chat about confidence, acting and carving out a career that spans stage and screen. They talk about imposter syndrome, developing characters and working together on the West End show Woman In Mind. Plus, a hip hop gift and a rather disappointing 50 Cent impression from Romesh. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Romesh Admits Being Jealous 02:30 The Audition for Take That 05:33 Gifts 08:50 Mark Owen's Dream Trip to Graceland 10:02 "Heimscheißer" 12:40 Take That's Circus Tour 20:00 Take That's Early Career Regrets 21:22 The Take That Annual Fact File 24:53 Gary Barlow's Star Trek Fandom 27:33 If Not Music, Then What? 32:03 Take That's Favourite Films 33:42 Netflix Documentary 37:17 The Pressures of Songwriting 40:04 Howard Donald on His Role in the Band 42:50 The Most Unusual Present from a Fan 44:37 The 90s 48:47 Misquoted: "Beards Can Get a Bit Sweaty" 53:32 "We Weren't a Boy Band" 57:10 Future Ambitions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s snacks, arguments and family drama as Romesh is joined by mum Shanthi for another episode of strong opinions and zero agreement. They get into the ongoing dispute about mutton rolls, Romesh’s near-death experience with chilli oil, Shanthi’s love for Sheridan Smith and breakdown the headline-making Beckham family tension. There’s also Dungeon & Dragons confusion, and Shanthi's questionable rules about girls. Expect bickering, roasting and classic Shanthi energy throughout. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Josh Widdicombe joins Romesh to explain why he might actually prefer podcasts to television. They chat about his stand-up tour Not My Cup of Tea, appearing in more than 30 series of The Last Leg, and co-hosting the hugely successful Parenting Hell. Josh also talks about his move to Devon after being pushed out of London, rediscovering photography as a hobby, and launching his new series, Josh Widdicombe’s Museum of Pop Culture – covering everything from Mr Blobby to David Hasselhoff and the Berlin Wall. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 02:20 Podcasting vs TV 04:10 On Touring 07:45 Gift giving 14:54 Stand up 17:45 Moving 21:50 Noel Edmunds’ House 24:01 Getting business offers 27:11 A question from Shanthi 29:00 Photography and hobbies 33:30 Romesh on his Marathon 36:16 Drinking habits and ChatGPT 44:41 Josh on podcasting 50:06 Obsessions and interests 55:53 Parenting Hell 58:38 Rob Beckett 01:02:40 Agents and insecurities 01:06:42 Being mimicable 01:11:50 Misquoted 01:30:20 An Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking advice, dieting disasters and impressions that probably shouldn’t happen... Romesh is joined once again by mum Shanthi Ranganathan for another episode of unfiltered family chat. They cover Shanthi’s go-to recipes, strong opinions on chicken, and what it’s actually like trying to diet with a Sri Lankan mum in the house. There’s listener questions, unexpected tangents (including one about poop), impressions of Josh Widdicombe, and Romesh attempting a Tamil impression that may or may not get him in trouble. As always: advice is given confidently. Whether you should follow it is another matter. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 03:03 Josh Widdicombe Impressions 04:34 On poop 05:13 A question from you 06:10 Shanthi’s recipe 11:43 A question on chicken 14:36 Shanthi’s cooking advice 18:30 How to diet with a Sri Lankan Mum 20:24 Romesh’s Tamil Impression 23:59 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian and actor Tom Davis joins Romesh for a proper deep dive into comedy, his working-class roots to his success and building his career long term. They talk about Tom’s route into stand-up, creating and starring in Murder in Successville and King Gary, and what it takes to survive rejection, hyper-criticism and projects going wrong. There’s rare praise from Romesh, chaos behind the production cenes, doing his own stunts, pranks, and a BIG announcement. Plus an ever important question from Shanthi. They also get into luck in the industry, being a dad, and how success changes your perspective over time. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 2:00 A present for Tom 4:00 The Big Five 5:32 Working with Romesh 8:00 Tom’s route to comedy 11:25 Hyper criticism 12:46 Tom's background 14:23 Murder In Successville 21:00 Luck in the industry 23:07 An annoyed Romesh 23:39 Tom's favourite guest 24:49 On success 26:30 Tom's encounter with Rio Ferdinand 27:58 King Gary 30:13 Chaos behind the scenes 34:20 Working Together 36:00 House Of Fools 42:24 Wold & Owl 43:20 Pranks 44:47 A big announcement 46:46 A question from Shanthi 50:00 On being a dad 52:55 Career perspective 56:47 Tom opening for Romesh 01:01:23 Misquoted 01:08:38 An exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many times can you trick your mum into saying the F-word? Romesh annoys Shanthi with terrible impressions of kids' film characters and makes his case for why the Toy Story trilogy is one of the greatest in cinematic history. They role-play a listener’s plea about how to kindly deal with smelly colleagues — and how to cope with a spoilt hen-do surprise (do you fake it?). Plus, an uncomfortably long conversation about the specifics of going to the toilet. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 01:27 Shanthi loves Tom Davis 03:22 Paddington 04:37 Kids films impressions 12:15 Advice from Shanthi & Romesh 13:40 Role playing the problem 18:51 Advice continued 23:24 Toilet talk 33:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do toxic masculinity, a lasagne obsession, and a Seat Alhambra have in common? Louis Theroux joins Romesh to draw the line between his on-camera persona and life at home. They revisit some of Louis’ most infamous documentary moments, the craft behind them, and the interview regrets he has looking back. Louis also explains why he’s drawn to spending time with people who hold extreme views, including in his latest film Inside the Manosphere, exploring misogyny and the lure of wealth in the post-Andrew Tate world with figures like HSTikkyTokky. Along the way he reflects on memorable encounters with Armie Hammer and Boris Becker – plus an uncanny King Charles impression, being “cooked” by the internet, and why he “deserved” his gold record after his viral music hit Jiggle Jiggle. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Listen. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Gift giving 03:21 Lasagna tips 06:04 Fragility in the industry 07:52 On making documentaries 22:15 On Andrew Tate 23:29 The Manosphere 29:37 Raising boys today 35:25 HStikkytokky & Jestermaxxing 41:04 Is Louis worried? 43:12 Shanthi’s question 46:21 Getting cooked & Jiggle Jiggle 51:17 On Podcasting 55:47 On Adam Buxton 59:41 On Boris Becker 01:01:03 Measuring success 01:02:09 Comedians vs non-comedians 01:04:52 Early career beginnings 01:09:22 On reviews 01:10:32 Misquoted 01:33:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much do you really want to know about your parents' holiday antics? Shanthi shares far too much, leaving Romesh desperate to "edit" certain images out of his brain. They also talk about this week’s guest, legendary documentary maker Louis Theroux, as Shanthi reveals the surprisingly dark topics she’d cover if she followed in his footsteps. Plus, Romesh hits back at criticism of his glasses – and Shanthi recalls the moment he rang her to say he’d "made it" in comedy. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Glasses criticism 04:28 Louis Theroux 07:48 Embarrassing name mispronunciation 14:27 Cake 19:12 Listener holiday story 24:14 Shanthi’s Thailand story 28:42 Staying in touch with family 31:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we be worried about AI? Mathematician and presenter Hannah Fry joins Romesh to talk about her new show 'AI Confidential with Hannah Fry' and the surprising ways maths and technology shape our lives. From Hannah’s work explaining science to wider audiences, her podcast The Rest Is Science, to Grief Tech. This episode explores the strange questions maths can actually answer, from whether you could theoretically be bored to death to how to cool down your car. The conversation moves from teaching maths and traumatising students with numbers to the bigger questions around AI, technology and the future. Plus: maths jokes, a question from Shanthi, some genuinely useful science-based life tips and the team catch some strays. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro 03:19 Gift giving 07:34 Some maths jokes 10:01 On teaching maths 14:55 Traumatising people with maths 17:40 The Rest Is Science 20:39 Can you be bored to death? 26:09 On making a difference 29:28 Hannah’s ultimate tip 31:25 A question from Shanthi about tech 37:41 Hannah’s new show on AI 41:25 On Grief Tech 43:12 Do we know what we want with AI relationships? 45:03 Should we be worried? 48:45 Working with Dara O'Briain 49:40 Misquoted 00:01:47 An exclusive tip 00:02:33 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices