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

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

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

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

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:23 ShxtsNGigs call out Romesh

03:11 Sweating

05:07 Imposter syndrome

07:04 Rom’s bad job

10:15 A gift for ShxtsNGigs

11:35 Rick Glassman’s pod

12:52 What were their podcast goals?

18:23 Going on tour

20:43 Tobi hate

21:33 Can Romesh be a friend?

29:16 A Shanthi question

34:21 Trying not to be rude

36:37 Strange fan interactions

46:26 Work and friendship

48:33 When Fuhad was done

52:22 Positive male role models

59:02 Misquoted

01:10:00 An exclusive

01:13:47 Outro

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