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Well hello! We are still hard at work on Troubled Waters but in the meantime we thought it'd be fun to share one of our old faves from way back in the International Waters days. Take a trip down memory lane with Helen Hong, Nick Rutherford, Jameela Jamil, and Romesh Ranganathan
Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy the first half of this hilarious, in-depth interview with Will Arnett on SmartLess Media's show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally (101 Places To Party Before You Die) sit down with Will to ask him about keeping in shape, cutting out sugar, viral podcast clips, and the nuts and bolts of making his new film, Is This Thing On? Plus, Pally has a text exchange with Will that he'd like to ask him about, and Gabrus might have to buy new budgie smugglers.Go to the Staying Alive feed HERE for Part 2!Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Will's movie Is This Thing On? HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded February 5, 2026 on the information superhighwayStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Tony Stark, Castaway, Springsteen, Romesh Ranganathan, tattoos, budgie smugglers, Rubirosa, CAA, New Zealand, metric system, sushi, street fighting, Basil Hayden, Zyn, nicotine, OnlyFans, Tom Hanks, Wes Anderson, Bradley Cooper, Bob Castrone, The Comedy Cellar, prop comedy, Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How do you turn a kitchen-table pilot into a comedy powerhouse with 100,000 subscribers? Marvin McCarthy sits down with Phil Green to discuss his unique journey through the comedy circuit, his success as a festival regular, and the meteoric rise of Believe? The Myths & Conspiracies Pod. From debunking the 'bullied comedian' trope to productivity tips inspired by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, this episode is the ultimate guide to mastering independence and connecting with an audience on your own terms. Here is an overview of what we discussed:[[00:00]] Journey into comedy and the Believe Conspiracy podcast [[11:33]][[11:46]] Live comedy shows, handling 'dodgy' crowds, and avoiding the Piers Morgan style of interview [[16:40]][[16:41]] Podcast growth strategies: How to book better guests as you scale [[22:06]][[22:06]] Marketing with specificity: Why niche branding is essential at comedy festivals [[32:05]][[32:21]] What it takes to build a successful comedy podcast in the UK [[41:35]][[41:54]] Building a following: The link between podcasts and solo stand-up shows [[45:08]][[46:00]] The 'bullied comedian' trope: How childhood shapes a performer's voice [[50:13]][[50:13]] Exploring the weird and wonderful world of the comedy circuit [[58:08]][[58:08]] How Alternative comedians with a audience [[01:02:00]][[01:02:00]] Exposing the biggest bullshit in the entertainment industry today [[01:12:45]][[01:12:45]] Productivity in show business: Learning from Romesh Ranganathan [[01:17:44]]To find out more about Phil, visit his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/philgreencomedy. Alternatively, to follow the Believe podcast, you can find the links on the official Believe Linktree at https://linktr.ee/believeconspiracypodcast.You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #believeconspiracypod #believeconspiracypodcast #comedyinterview #philgreen #marvinmccarthy #thecomediansparadise #asianzorro #philgreencomedy #edinburghfringe #edinburghfestival
Angela's hearty dish makes quite the impression! Tom Davis is an actor, comedian, podcaster, writer and proud south Londoner. Fresh from delivering the goody bag for Romesh Ranganathan, he settles in with us for a proper catch-up over a delicious pie. Tom's latest tour, Spudgun, sees him return to the comedy circuit after a period away from the stage. You'll have seen and heard from him plenty in that time, though, with acting credits including Wonka and A Thousand Blows plus TV appearances on shows including A League Of Their Own and, of course, his weekly podcast with Romesh, Wolf & Owl. Tom famously started out in comedy when he was working on building sites, but less is known about his time in the restaurant industry. He chats to us about his work in the kitchen, including a spell at The Connaught, which sadly didn't overlap with Angela's time there. The chat begins over sliced bread and a glass of Botivo with elderflower cordial and soda, before we hit the pie. Angela serves a steak pie, using a recipe by Diana Henry, with a gluten free version for Nick, all accompanied by a side of Savoy cabbage. The Waitrose wine experts have paired this meal with a glass of Norton Winemaker's Reserve Malbec. Tom knows his food and possesses some excellent eating credentials, none more so than his completion of The Big Five eating challenge, as well as his unwavering passion for bread and potatoes. We also hear the loveliest story about Olivia Colman, which is always an excellent way to spend your time. Now, pass the Croydon croutons! You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes The recipe for steak pie was created for Waitrose by Diana Henry. A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The wait for a man at the top of our wish-list is finally over. Romesh Ranganathan has been on the Dish radar for a long time. Last year, Nick and Angela visited him on his Radio 2 show and extended the invite to join us for dinner. This year, we managed to sync diaries and make it a Valentine's date! Romesh is a BAFTA-winning comedian, actor, writer and presenter. He is currently starring alongside Sheridan Smith in the West End Play, Woman In Mind, and took a seat with us to chat about his upcoming stand-up tour, Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life. It's a show which he is promoting well in advance, with dates starting in January next year. Sounds organised? It has to be, with Romesh also hosting two podcasts, including Wolf & Owl with Tom Davis alongside TV shows such as The Weakest Link and A League Of Their Own. Officially booked and busy. Over non-alcoholic fiery lime margaritas, we quickly got to understand the intricacies of Romesh's food likes and dislikes, including his late night chilli oil temptations and how his love of doughnuts made for a business venture. And, seeing as we are celebrating Valentine's Day, we pulled out The Oven Glove of Romesh Love, filled with Ranganathan appreciation to combat his talent for self-deprecation. The decision for today was left in Angela's hands, as Romesh opted for ‘chef's choice'. Chef wisely decided on a delicious cauliflower and spinach curry with all the sides. The Waitrose wine experts paired this meal with a No.1 Gruner Veltliner, described as an exceptionally food friendly dry, crisp white wine. Stick around for the End of Show Question, too, because we found a great courier for the goody bag delivery. He's on next week! You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.ukDish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back to Series 1 and for today's rewind episode we revisit Ed's chat with comedian, podcaster and TV Royalty, Romesh Ranganathan! As well as going through all the tasks they discuss Tree Wizard, Melon Buffet and Romesh's 'all in' prize tasks! Romesh also shares his thoughts on the infamous blooper video... which hasn't been discussed since! For all the latest Taskmaster news visit Taskmaster.tvTo catch up on the back catalogue visit channel4.com
On this week's PKMA Chris and Rosie are joined by comedian, actor and podcaster Tom Davis! As well as reading one of your weird and wonderful stories, Tom discusses why he loves Newcastle, the legendry Nando's black card, what it's like being a girl Dad AND he reveals who he was a body double for before he made it big time!
Hello Taskmaster Podcast fans! We are rewinding back to 2021 when Ed talked to Alex Horne about the very early days of Taskmaster as well as the first ever episode (that transmitted!) They discuss Edinburgh, show formatting, how they got their first legendary line up - Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key! Tasks include, painting a horse while on a horse, empty the bath AND eat the most watermelon... Catch up on all of Taskmaster at channel4.com and for all the latest TM news visit Taskmaster.tv
The first West End press night of the year for me was WOMAN IN MIND at the Duke of York's Theatre in London.This 40th Anniversary Revival of the celebrated play by Alan Ayckbourn stars Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan.Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the new production and its central performances...•00:00 | introduction02:56 | synopsis / material09:48 | this production15:54 | performances21:31 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jessie Buckley talks to Tom Sutcliffe about her role in the historical drama Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's book which explores the origins of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Journalist Bidisha Mamata and writer Mark Ravenhill join Tom to review Hamnet.They also discuss award-winning author Bryan Washington's Palaver, which focuses on an estranged mother and son who attempt to reconcile in Tokyo.And they offer their verdict on Sheridan Smith's starring role in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's Woman in Mind, alongside Romesh Ranganathan in his West End stage debut.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet
To celebrate Film Stories turning 500 episodes old (and then some!), a very special live recording took place in London in November 2025. Long-time Film Stories supporter Romesh Ranganathan joined Simon Brew on stage to go through his, er, 'storied' cinema career and talk movies. This show is rated 15 for language. You probably could have guessed that. A video version of this show is available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/filmstories Please subscribe. Please leave a nice review. And thank you for all your help and support in getting us to episode 500! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Romesh returns for another Christmas cracker. We discuss what's in Keir Starmer's Christmas dinner, what films Kemi Badenoch watches and how insufferable Ed Davey is. Then it's onto festival games where we laugh a lot and somehow come up with a collective noun for a group of anus. In the Patreon only Romesh shares a bad gig death story which means he can never go back to Leicester... CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb
Fitness guru Joe Wicks shares his new recipe book Protein in 15, which is out now!Comedian Romesh Ranganathan tells us about his West End debut, Woman in Mind at London's Duke Of York's theatre and what to expect in the new season of Rob and Romesh Vs!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Why Care?, host Nadia Nagamootoo speaks with comedian, author, and actor Samantha Baines. Samantha shares her journey of discovering she has hearing loss in her late twenties, embracing her deaf identity, and advocating for better access and representation in the arts. She discusses her books, her experiences navigating comedy and acting with deafness, and the importance of language in shaping identity. Samantha also reflects on finding out she has ADHD, barriers faced by women in comedy, and why inclusion and access coordinators are essential to transforming creative industries. A funny, honest, and thought-provoking conversation that blends advocacy, creativity, and resilience.Key TakeawaysIdentity and language matter: shifting from “sufferer” to proud deaf representation challenges stigma.Access coordinators and inclusive practices create equal opportunities in creative industries.Women and neurodiverse people face systemic barriers in comedy and the arts that must be addressed.Comedy and writing can be powerful tools for advocacy, inclusion, and representation.Embracing diagnoses like deafness and ADHD can empower self-understanding and drive change.HighlightsSamantha's journey to discovering and embracing her deaf identity.The role of language in shaping perceptions of deafness and disability.Barriers and gender imbalance in the comedy industry.How access coordinators can transform inclusion in the arts.Samantha's experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and its impact.Using comedy, books, and acting to challenge stereotypes and build representation.Guest BioSamantha Baines is a multi award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster and best selling author. She presents for The One Show, BBC Morning Live, Rip Off Britain, BBC Radio London and hosts the smash hit podcast The Divorce Social (half a million downloads). You may recognise her from acting roles in Netflix's The Crown, Romesh Ranganathan's Avoidance, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness and Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum). As a hearing aid wearer herself, she is ambassador for the Royal National Institute for Deaf People and the author of critically acclaimed children's books with deaf main characters, as well as the best-selling non-fiction book Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness. She is a BAFTA member, NSPCC Campaigner and a regular on national radio stations.LinksSamantha Baines : Instagram | FB | X | TikTok | Baines London: Instagram | Etsy ShopNadia Nagamootoo: LinkedIn | InstagramAvenir Consulting: https://linktr.ee/avenirconsultingservicesPurchase Beyond Discomfort using the discount code shared in the episode: https://practicalinspiration.com/book/beyond-discomfort
Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 26th September 2025, including:A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens and its dangerously charismatic founder may not be all it seems., in Netflix drama Wayward.In 1868, the Guinness family patriarch is dead in Dublin; his four children, each with dark secrets to hide, hold the brewery's fate in their hands, in Netflix's House of Guinness.An undercover investigator known as The Savant balances life at home with tracking online hate groups to stop domestic extremists before they act. Oscar winner Jessica Chastain stars in Apple TV's The Savant.On his debut global tour, Romesh Ranganathan takes to the stage at the O2 as he examines the human condition, and it's available to watch on NOW TV.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!Mentioned in this episode:Tha Colossal Apostle, Fletchy's Debut EP Out NowThis episode is sponsored by Fletchy and his debut EP Tha Colossal Apostle. Stream it now!Ad - Fletchy
Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and BAFTA-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture on British television screens for the past decade. In addition to his TV shows and stand-up tours he presents the Weakest Link on BBC One, Radio Two's Saturday morning show and another weekly Radio Two programme in which he shares his passion for hip hop music. Romesh was born in Crawley in West Sussex where he still lives. His parents came to the UK from Sri Lanka in 1975. His father Ranga was an accountant who spent time in prison for fraud during Romesh's teenage years. At that point Romesh and his brother were brought up by their mother Sivashanthini – known as Shanthi – who has appeared alongside Romesh on several of his television programmes.In 2001 Romesh became a maths teacher at the school where he'd previously been a pupil. A few years later he started taking part in open mic evenings where he developed his skills as a stand-up. In 2011 he quit his teaching job to pursue a career in comedy. He has spoken candidly about his own mental health and in 2023 he became a patron of the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Romesh lives in Crawley with his wife Leesa and their three sons.DISC ONE: Lose Yourself - Eminem DISC TWO: Let's Hear it for the Boy - Deniece Williams DISC THREE: The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News DISC FOUR: Through the Wire - Kanye West DISC FIVE: Broken Clocks - SZA DISC SIX: Back at One - Brian McKnight DISC SEVEN: I Wish - Stevie Wonder DISC EIGHT: Bring the Noise - Public Enemy BOOK CHOICE: Life of Pi by Yann Martel LUXURY ITEM: An unlimited supply of aubergine curry CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Back at One - Brian McKnight If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, including urgent support, a list of organisations that can help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley
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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv McMigraine Does the TikTok cure really work Briton indicted in alleged plot to export US military technology to China Romesh Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who in shock regeneration Body of hiker missing in Dolomites since New Years Day found Disposable vapes ban begins but will teens quit How religion affects relationships and sex for people in the UK Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain Clashes in Paris as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win Newspaper headlines Jets to carry nuclear bombs and Look Whos back
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Clashes in Paris as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who in shock regeneration McMigraine Does the TikTok cure really work Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain Briton indicted in alleged plot to export US military technology to China Disposable vapes ban begins but will teens quit Newspaper headlines Jets to carry nuclear bombs and Look Whos back How religion affects relationships and sex for people in the UK Romesh Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle Body of hiker missing in Dolomites since New Years Day found
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv How religion affects relationships and sex for people in the UK McMigraine Does the TikTok cure really work Briton indicted in alleged plot to export US military technology to China Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain Body of hiker missing in Dolomites since New Years Day found Newspaper headlines Jets to carry nuclear bombs and Look Whos back Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who in shock regeneration Romesh Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle Clashes in Paris as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win Disposable vapes ban begins but will teens quit
In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Romesh Ranganathan, fresh off the finish line of his second London Marathon.World-renowned comedian Romesh takes us behind the scenes of his marathon journey—from training to race day antics. He shares how his relationship with running has evolved, from hating school cross-country to completing his second marathon. Along the way, he set personal targets—and had some hilariously unhinged conversations you won't want to miss.We unpack:
Johnny Mac delivers the latest in comedy news, including Ricky Gervais's tweet about 'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper,' highlights from the Fox Upfronts featuring Jamie Fox and David Letterman, and updates on upcoming TV shows like 'The Bear' and 'Barbershop.' He also discusses the impact of the Kreischerr and Segura 5K run, Matt Rife's new movie 'The Escort,' and John Mulaney's new show topics. Additionally, Johnny covers a Vanity Fair profile on Sarah Sherman, the Golden Globes adding a podcast award, and Stuart Lee's decision to avoid performing in the US. Lastly, a surprising bakery sighting of comedian Romesh Ranganathan rounds out the news.00:00 Gervais Tweet00:23 Fox Upfronts Highlights01:24 Amazon Upfronts and New Shows02:13 Kreischer and Segura's 5K Event03:08 Matt Rife's New Movie03:31 John Mulaney's Show Topics04:36 Sarah Sherman on Vanity Fair06:10 Bill Maher and Tony Hinchcliffe Podcast06:50 Golden Globes New Podcast Award07:53 Gossip Corner and Stuart Lee's ConcernsGet the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
The most famous former teacher on our TV screens, radio waves and stand-up stage, we kick off season 2 with Romesh Ranganathan! What has Sarah the AI bot discovered in her research on Romesh's past? Who does Rom choose for the virtual graveyard? Does Gary get starstruck? Listen to find out! Harry and Romesh also learn all about prawns thanks to Alice Moore, Good Fish Guide Manager at the Marine Conservation Society. Learn more about the Good Fish Guide directly here. Catch Rom every Saturday on Radio 2 from 10am, listen to his own podcast with Tom Davis ‘Wolf & Owl' here. Harry is on tour across the country this year with his New Bits & Greatest Hits. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk. We always want to hear from you on the show. Your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics or maybe a minor irritation you wish to share. Send them via voice note to harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge. Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Richie caught up with one of the UK's favourite comedians, Romesh Ranganathan to chat about the new series of A League of Their Own, being in a band, and cooking.
#ChrisDistefano #Podcast #Comedy Romesh Ranganathan comes by and tells us who Robbie Williams is, full backstory and Chris realizes his dream is to be Robbie Williams big in the UK. Chris lets Romesh in on how truly chaotic his life is and how much of a disaster his day to day can be because he's Chrissy Chaos and every episode needs to showcase that the kid is nuts. Support Our Sponsors!! https://bluechew.com UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE
Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Golden Voice narrator Edoardo Ballerini joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss narrating one of this year's best in Mulit-Voice audiobooks, the oral history WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE, edited by Garrett M. Graff. Edoardo tells listeners about the challenges of narrating audiobooks that include so many voices—here, there were 26 narrators performing 700 real-life historical figures. It's an impressive and moving listen, and deep exploration into those who participated in D-Day. Read AudioFile's review of WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Multi-Voice Audiobooks are: DANGEROUS VISIONS by Harlan Ellison [Ed.], read by Mara Wilson, Jim Meskimen, Simon Vance, Steven Jay Cohen, Johnny Heller, Edoardo Ballerini, Dion Graham, et al. GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984 by George Orwell, Joe White [Adapt.], read by Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Tom Hardy, Chukwudi Iwuji, Romesh Ranganathan, Natasia Demetriou, Francesca Mills, Alex Lawther, Katie Leung HOW WOMEN MADE MUSIC by Alison Fensterstock [Ed.], Ann Powers [Intro.], National Public Radio, read by Alison Fensterstock, Ann Powers, et al. JOURNEY'S END by R.C. Sherriff, read by James Callis, Josh Cole, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Tobias Echeverria, Adam Godley, Ian Ogilvy, Darren Richardson, Simon Templeman, Matthew Wolf MOON CALLED by Patricia Briggs, read by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher McLinden, Rayner Gabriel, Chris Stinson, Renee Dorian, and a Full Cast WHEN THE SEA CAME ALIVE by Garrett M. Graff [Ed.], read by Edoardo Ballerini, Garrett M. Graff [Note], and a Full Cast Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Edoardo Ballerini photo by Ed Brantley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, selling rude t-shirts at festivals and how he may or may not have been Ed Sheeran's bouncer. He also tells us about how you act with a CGI Paddington bear, the time he ate Timothée Chalamet's food and when he asked Kylie Jenner to check his nose for bogeys. To listen to Tom's podcast 'Wolf and Owl', with Romesh Ranganathan, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wolf-and-owl/id1540826523 To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Comedian, writer, and broadcaster, Romesh Ranganathan, joins Gabby to talk about how he's learned to manage his inner critic in the years leading up to the midpoint; why he loves making people laugh; plus, the sometimes complex relationships you have with your parents, and how that can impact the way you parent. Romesh also shares what happened at his worst stand-up gig, what he thinks is key to a happy, long term relationship, and why he believes small changes are the key to lasting health gains in midlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James is still absent while he devotes every waking hour to recovering from the Taylor Swift concert, so Boyd and Kay are joined by all-round legend Sophie Butcher, who recently compared Dating Naked UK and Love Island to Claire Denis' masterpiece Beau Travail. Up for review this week are season 4 of Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ (we will not be doing a spoiler special for this season, though, due to public demand), plus French series Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime on BBC4, and the new fourth series of ITV1 crime drama Grace, starring John Simm. And yes, Grace episodes are 90 minutes long. Apologies all round. As for the guests we have the lovely comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan discussing their Rob & Romesh Vs series on Sky Max and NOW. Just to underline that James is away this week…
Joining us today is a comedian and broadcaster who has emerged as one of the preeminent political satirists working in the UK. And just as well, because he says he couldn't fathom doing anything else. It's the hilarious Nish Kumar!In between his late run of shows at the Fringe, Nish joins us from between some washing in a stranger's Edinburgh basement. He chats about how his career has gone from dreaming up sketches in between drunken trips to Durham's kebab shops while at university, to hosting some of the biggest TV shows and podcasts in the UK. While Nish also tells us the numerous things he's learned from the other hugely successful comedians he broke through with (like Katherine Ryan, Ed Gamble, Romesh Ranganathan and loads more), we also wonder what's next for British comedy as streaming services squeeze the lifeblood out of a once DIY scene.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eric Rushton won the prestigious 'Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year' award in 2020 - an award that was previously won by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Manford and Jonny Vegas on their way to stardom. Before that he was a Chortle Student finalist in 2016 and So You Think You're Funny? finalist 2017. He is a regular performer at the UK's biggest comedy clubs and festivals. Since his comedy debut in 2014, Eric Rushton has been mixing with the best newcomers on the comedy scene, and impressing audiences with his intelligent, playful material and likeable, self-deprecating stage persona .Eric Rushton is guest number 419 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For gigs and everything Eric Rushton, visit - https://www.ericrushton.comFollow Eric Rushton Twitter & Instagram: @ericrushton96 .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer Will Young joins Scott for a spin class with a difference, he's the first ever Spintervew for Radio 2's Let's Move It season.Scott's launching the Stinky Lunch Club and the Music Police solve another earworm. Plus, have you ever eaten strawberries in a sauna?Romesh Ranganathan pops in for a bit of work experience and there's a list of the most stressful tourist hotspots in the world.Hit subscribe to get Scott's latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.
This week, Pete mourns the loss of Maplin Electronics and reminisces about his own retail experiences - a fraudulent, Billy Joel-obsessed boss included. Meanwhile, Luke wonders why he can't escape the chains of Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan.Luke also brags about his table tennis skills, but Pete isn't having it!Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Radio Times Podcast is back for a sixth series! Starting Tuesday 18th June, join host Kelly-Anne Taylor each week on the Radio Times sofa where she'll be interviewing the biggest names in the TV and film industry, talking about their lives and careers. If you're new here, welcome to the club, do scroll back and enjoy our rich archive - there's interviews with Stephen Fry, Dame Emma Thompson, Louis Theroux, Romesh Ranganathan, Daniel Radcliffe, Will Ferrell, Andi Oliver, Lily Allen - and many, many more. Make sure to click follow, so you never miss an episode, and welcome back to the Radio Times Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on the pod Rob welcomes one of Ireland's best-known comedians and actresses, Aisling Bea. The pair talk about Aisling's early life and what it was like working with Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough on Channel 4's Alice & Jack. As well as the upcoming series 2 of Avoidance with Romesh Ranganathan. Aisling also openly shares how she has found ways to manage her ADHD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Not only do we have a 3 Body Problem Spoiler Special with the showrunners now available over on Pilot TV+, but stars John Bradley and Benedict Wong also drop by this week to chat about the show. Elsewhere, we're raging over the unjust and unforgivable cancellation of The Lazarus Project (for shame, Sky!), examining this year's RTS awards, and explore our objects of televisual desire — not to mention reviewing this week's shows, of which there are FOUR (because who needs to go outside?). Colin Farrell takes the gumshoe beat in Sugar on Apple TV+, Romesh Ranganathan's back dodging his problems in Avoidance, Star Trek: Discovery takes its final voyage, and Steven Knight's This Town takes us back to 80s Belfast (and Birmingham).
Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker are joined in the forecourt by Rupert Bell and Lizzie Kelly to preview Cheltenham. Plus, comedian and Arsenal fan Romesh Ranganathan is on the pod. As well as Andy Jacobs and Geoff Peters who join Paul and Charlie for the Birthday Spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and presenter. He's one of the UK's most popular and successful stand-up comics, who's about to embark on his new tour Hustle. Romesh is so honest in this interview. He talks about suffering from imposter syndrome and the impact of his world changing overnight when his dad left his mother for another woman and soon after went to prison, all when Romesh was just 12 years old.
Season 4 of Big Fish is launching next Wednesday 6th March with Romesh Ranganathan. I cannot wait to share this next series with you - we're also launching a brand new series of bonus episodes, which I'll share with you soon.
The rip-roaring Romesh Ranganathan has us chuckling with news of his Hustle Tour, and nailed on national treasure Richard Curtis catches us up with everything Red Nose Day, which returns on Friday 15th March.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) and back for this third appearance is the brilliant comedian - Romesh Ranganathan. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Romesh returns for another festive special. We discuss a bit of politics but also hot button Christmas issues like they're culture war battlegrounds. Including whether Mariah Carey is gaslighting the world and whether Elves are technically a migrant work force. Support the Podcast, keep it weekly & AD-FREE https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true BOOK TICKETS FOR MY 2023/24 TOUR https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-geoff-norcott-1252793 Buy my new BOOK https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-Explained/dp/B0BZW24B9J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34L9QEBEW3KW7&keywords=geoff+norcott&qid=1693334284&sprefix=geoff+norcot%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1 Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This edition of Inheritance Tracks are chosen by Jonathan Ranganathan – better known, of course, by his middle name, Romesh. The comedian, presenter and DJ was born in West Sussex in the late 1970s to Sri Lankan parents. When he was 11, a friend left a cassette-tape at his house – labelled Public Enemy. Romesh listened – and that day, his love of hip-hop music began. But not just hip-hop. Music has been a huge part of his family's story...across the generations.Inherited: Love Come Down by Evelyn "Champagne" King Passed on: Juicy by The Notorious B.I.GProducers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan
Studio guest Romesh Ranganathan attempts to get a grip on exactly what the podcast is, Sita bags Serpico his first acting role and Pat's crowd-work skills are tested to their limit when Donna encourages Lawrence and Huey to try out their new heist personas in public…A true(ish) crime podcast, which sees undercover cop Pat Springleaf (James Acaster) share police wire recordings from the biggest case of his career: working to infiltrate and bring to justice the notorious SW6 gang, led by the villainous Lawrence.Back in 2013, ex-conman-turned-undercover-cop Pat was in the middle of a career-defining undercover gig - but problems beset him on all sides: the gang are getting suspicious; his wife wants a divorce; the police are demanding results; and his ex partner in crime is blackmailing him. Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.In 2023, meanwhile, Pat and his producer Adams play clips to studio guests as they unpack the criminal hijinks that launched the career of the man now reasonably widely-known as James Acaster.Featuring:Chloe Petts - NanceDomhnall Gleeson - LawrenceEvelyn Mok - herselfJack De'ath - CompereJason Forbes - Comedy FanKath Hughes - Detective AdamsKemah Bob - DonnaMark Silcox - himselfNathaniel Metcalfe - HueyNish Kumar - himselfPat Cahill - RegPhil Wang - Detective Clarke BurbridgeSharon D Clarke - Police Chief AngelaSindhu Vee - Sitawith studio guest Romesh RanganathanExtra jokes by Alison Spittle, Celya AB, Ken Cheng, Matthew Crosby, Rose Johnson and Toussaint DouglassOriginal Music by NNAMDÏSound design by Charlie Brandon KingAssistant Producers - Katie Sayer and Mikaela CarmichaelProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rich Wilson is a stand-up comedian who was nominated for Best MC at the 2023 Chortle awards and has had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival, where he won Best International Guest in 2016. He's the host of the wildly popular insane in the: podcast series where Rich talks to funny and interesting people about their experiences with mental health. In the last year the podcast has been nominated for an award with Podbible and in 2019 won an award with JOE for best podcast. Rich is also the co-host alongside Rachael Wells of the new podcast, But Please Don't Panic! which is all about their shared love of B-Movies. Guests have included; James Acaster, Scroobius Pip, Heston Blumenthal, Tom Allen, Romesh Ranganathan, David Baddiel, Simon Evans, Dane Baptiste and many more . Rich Wilson is guest number 340 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Rich Wilson on Twitter & Instagram @IamRichWilson .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SPRINGLEAF launches Tuesday 21st November 2023 - subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Pat Springleaf is in quite the bind. He's an ex con man turned undercover cop in the middle of the biggest case of his career - the gang are getting suspicious, his wife wants a divorce, the police are demanding results and his ex partner-in-crime is blackmailing him.Not an ideal situation for someone with a burning need to please absolutely everybody.A new sort-of-true crime comedy series from James Acaster (Off Menu, Repertoire, Ghostbusters), featuring Bill Bailey, Chloe Petts, Domhnall Gleeson, Evelyn Mok, Finn Wolfhard, Freya Parker, Hugh Dennis, Jack De'ath, Jason Forbes, Jo Brand, Kath Hughes, Kemah Bob, Louis Theroux, Mark Silcox, Michael McKean, Mike Wozniak, Miles Jupp, Milton Jones, Natalie Cassidy, Nathaniel Metcalfe, Nish Kumar, Pat Cahill, Phil Dunning, Phil Wang, Sarah Millican, Sharon D Clarke and Sindhu Vee, with guests Ed Gamble, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Katherine Ryan, Lolly Adefope, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe, Rosie Jones and Guz Khan.Original Music by NNAMDÏProduced by Lyndsay FennerA Mighty Bunny Productionwww.springleafpodcast.com / www.mightybunny.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year! It's our final episode of this series, and this time the Canadian Queen of comedy popped over for lunch just before she gave birth to her 3rd child. With just 2 weeks to go Katherine was absolutely glowing and was unbelievably calm and chilled, in fact so calm she thinks she's actually already dead and this is her afterlife! Katherine gave us her story of growing up in Canada, the Ice Cream Barbie cakes she would have for her birthdays, the story of her Louis Theroux documentary, and her… big… theory about Pete Davidson! Her new series ‘Romantic Getaway' with Romesh Ranganathan is out now on Sky Comedy & Now TV. Thank you for being a fabulous end of series guest Katherine! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.