The Romesh Ranganathan Show

How Did Max Fosh Become The World's Richest Man?

In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by YouTuber, comedian and viral mastermind, Max Fosh, to discuss the outrageous stunts and videos that have made him one of the internet's biggest creators.

From sneaking into London Fashion Week, to legally becoming the world's richest man (very briefly), Max reveals the creative process behind his biggest videos, and how he keeps coming up with ideas that millions of people can't help but click on.

The pair discuss the realities of life as a creator, YouTube vs TV, and Max tells us about his comedy tour. Plus, Max let's us in on some of his upcoming projects, including hiring a private investigator to secretly follow him.

From loopholes and viral videos to comedy and content creation, it's one not to miss.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:25 Addressing your point of difference

04:54 Max’s future & Romesh’s decline

06:36 A gift for Max

09:48 How Max began

14:34 Going viral

21:53 Max chooses the title

23:40 Staying fresh and a PI

28:11 Max’s future plans

29:20 Max has a bone to pick with Rom

31:47 Max’s lawyer

35:37 The content industry

38:40 A question from Shanthi

42:30 Success and obsession

48:00 Would Max do Strictly?

49:47 Would You Rather: Decide to Survive?

56:50 Misquoted

01:06:21 Comedy career

01:09:18 An exclusive

01:09:18 Outro

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Can Romesh win the Chili Oil Mastermind quiz?

We're back with another Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show and Shanthi puts Romesh's chilli knowledge to the test in a fiery Mastermind-style quiz, before they share their thoughts on some tantalizing listener dilemmas from inappropriate chat-up lines to spicing up relationships.

Elsewhere, the pair discuss Shanthi's story and Romesh opens up about why he's protective of his family and the past.

From chili oil to the secret of a successful, long-lasting marriage, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi and Rom.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:51 On Kelly Cates

06:17 Chili Oil Mastermind

21:38 Inappropriate chat-up lines

27:42 The truth about Shanthi’s story

33:20 Marriage advice

38:17 Outro

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What is it really like presenting Match of the Day?

In this episode, Romesh is joined by sports broadcaster Kelly Cates to talk about her remarkable career in football journalism, from becoming one of the original faces of Sky Sports News to stepping into the Match of the Day studio.

Kelly opens up about growing up surrounded by football, how sports broadcasting has changed over the last three decades and why she deliberately avoids reading comments (good and bad) about her work.

They discuss the modern pressures that face footballers today and what it's really like presenting one of the UK's most iconic sports programmes. Plus, there's a maths geek-out, a question from Shanthi, Misquoted and even a message from Jamie Redknapp.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:31 A gift for Kelly

02:57 On Ready Steady Cook

05:35 Growing up in football

09:24 A question from Shanthi

10:25 Sport injuries

12:05 On Jamie Redknapp

14:08 A question from Jamie

16:00 Maths geek out

19:30 Sky Sports News

22:22 Broadcast journalism

26:50 Expectations of footballers

27:40 Media & journalism changing

31:13 “Unicorn” footballers

32:43 Match of the Day

37:57 Career progression

41:04 A sidenote on trains

41:48 The World Cup

45:22 Misquoted

55:53 An exclusive

56:18 Outro

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What is the weirdest thing Shanthi has ever Googled?

In this Thursday episode, Romesh and mum Shanthi reveal their most embarrassing Google searches, discuss holiday disasters and give their advice on finding the love of your life at university.

Shanthi shares her theories about a suspicious fan encounter on a train and reacts to the production team's suggestions for her new stage name.

Plus, we answer your listener dilemmas, from monkey bites to dating advice and weirdly, ducks' anatomy.

From bizarre internet searches to relationship wisdom, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:50 On Judi Love

07:06 Shanthi’s stage names

17:06 Weirdest Google search

23:20 Holiday disasters

31:23 How to find the love of your life?

39:17 Outro

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How does Judi Love do it all?

In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to headline the London Palladium to starring in upcoming projects including Girl Group and and Channel 4's Schooled.

Judi opens up about comedy as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed dyslexia, the importance of self-care, and why she's learnt to fiercely protect her peace. She also reveals her dream of studying for a PhD exploring the impact of joy and laughter on our wellbeing.

Plus, there's a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted, and Judi shares her problem with posh gyms plus an unbelievable crash out story.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:20 Rom is big in the game

02:55 Judi’s shade to Romesh

07:39 Work ethic

09:35 A gift for Judi

13:33 On dyslexia, school and humour

15:10 Judi’s comedy influences

17:00 Comedy writing

21:30 Americans vs English

24:18 The NYC comedy scene

26:00 Judi’s upcoming tour

26:32 Romeh’s toilet story

29:57 Our Table Podcast

30:56 A question from Shanthi

33:47 A call from Rebel Wilson

35:28 Judi’s problem with posh gyms

36:22 Girl Group the new movie

38:24 Acting and Writing

41:16 On Schooled

44:28 Getting a PhD

46:20 Judi & Rom’s covid content

48:23 The benefits of comedy

49:50 Self care and health

53:14 Misquoted

01:01:47 Being mistaken for other celebs

01:04:45 An exclusive

01:09:33 Outro

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How would Shanthi take on a thousand seagulls?

We're back with another Thursday episode, answering your important listener questions like, would you rather take on a dog sized spider or a pack of seagulls?

The pair discuss Parents Evening and advise your latest listener dilemmas, from a curry-addicted dog, to Shanthi's weaponised use of cake. Plus, Shanthi and the team give some feedback on Romesh's interviewing technique and discuss what would we do if Shanthi quit?

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Chapter

00:00 Intro

04:40 Is Shanthi happy?

06:30 On Gabby Logan

07:14 A new interview style

15:51 On Parents Evening

17:57 A listener question

25:30 A curry addicted dog dilemma

28:15 Is Shanthi quitting?

28:56 Advice on the dog dilemma

32:41 A mundane chat conundrum

39:49 Outro

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How does Gabby Logan handle online trolls?

In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, award-winning broadcaster Gabby Logan joins Romesh to discuss life presenting Match of the Day, handling criticism online and the pressure of live television.

Gabby opens up about balancing family life with her long-standing broadcasting career, why she stopped paying attention to online comments and what it really takes to deliver a great live interview. She also speaks candidly about her husband Kenny's prostate cancer diagnosis and why sharing his story has helped break the stigma around men's health.

From sport to Strictly Come Dancing to her comedy debut Gabby covers it all. Plus, as always, we have a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted and Gabby reveals to us an exclusive, or does she?

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:56 A gift for Gabby Logan

03:39 The London marathhon

06:34 Dealing with online critics

11:24 On Match Of The Day

18:50 Work life balance

20:50 Imposter syndrome and failures

24:27 Working in live TV

26:17 How to get a good interview

31:18 A question from Shanthi

35:25 Footballers abuse

39:19 A game of Misquoted

41:33 Empty next syndrome

44:48 Dealing with online trolls

48:28 Changes and online dating

49:14 Misquoted continued

51:16 Kenny’s journey with prostate cancer

53:07 On Strictly Come Dancing

56:23 Sports people and competitiveness

59:56 Gabby wanted to be a comedian?

01:06:44 An Exclusive from Gabby

01:10:00 Outro

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What is Shanthi's beef with Idris Elba?

In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi and Romesh revisit Shanthi's ongoing vendetta against actor Idris Elba. We also tackle your listener dilemmas and Shanthi opens up about what helped her rebuild her life after losing her husband.

Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi debate manifestation, test their Wimbledon knowledge, and reveal their celebrity crushes.

From self-care and self-belief to country music and comedy, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi with plentry of Ranganthan roasting in between.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:06 Manifestation with Shanthi

06:04 A country introduction

07:52 A production decision

09:04 Shanthi loves country and silk

10:10 Shanthi burns Romesh

11:55 Rom roasts the team

13:35 Shania Twain’s fashion advice

15:06 Shanthi’s grandma tactics

18:41 Shanthi’s self care advice

22:25 A Wimbledon quiz

32:46 Some advice on being a widow

40:00 The Ranganathan celebrity crushes

44:50 Shanthi’s beef with Idris Elba

56:24 Outro

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How do you keep performing after losing your voice?

Country music icon Shania Twain joins Romesh to talk about her most personal album yet, Little Miss Twain, the vocal surgery that saved her career and why she's embraced singing with a completely different voice.

We discuss everything from early beginnings and singing in bars as a kid, to breaking into Nashville, writing hit songs and becoming a pop star. Plus we get into performing live at Coachella and her upcoming Wembley residency as Harry Styles' special guest.

Shania reflects on her personal life struggles, from Lyme disease to losing her mother and how it's shaped her and her remarkable career.

Expect as usual, an all-important Shanthi question, a game of Misquoted, and Shania shares the best advice she's ever received.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:05 A gift for Shania

04:56 The new album

07:12 Musical influences

16:07 Humour in writing

18:27 Shania’s career

20:46 Dealing with life struggles

24:19 On happiness

29:50 A question from Shanthi

33:30 The upcoming tour

38:06 Coachella

39:48 What’s next?

41:51 Dealing with Lym’s disease

45:33 On country music

53:41 Misquoted

58:23 Shania’s best advice

01:00:06 Outro

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Can Shanthi solve your life problems... and give you the perfect masala dosa recipe?

Shanthi's back answering your questions, but not before revealing the mantras she lives by, how she rebuilt her happiness and why staying busy is the secret to a good life.

Elsewhere, Romesh shares the advice he'd give his younger self, Shanthi teaches us how to make her famous masala dosa, and the listener dilemmas spiral from awkward parenting moments to one of the strangest vegan questions we've ever received.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:39 Mantras and happiness

03:16 Romesh explains Alice And Steve

05:26 Answering your questions

10:41 Shanthi’s Masala Dosa recipe

12:27 Romesh’s advice to his younger self

16:09 Awkward parent questions

23:44 A sausage sucking question

29:12 Outro

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