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...

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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"

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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...

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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