The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Romesh & Shanthi React To Idris Elba's Apology

The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Show Notes

Has Shanthi finally forgiven Idris Elba?

In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi reacts to an unexpected peace offering from Idris Elba after their long-running, one-sided "feud."

Elsewhere, Romesh recommends one of his favourite TV shows, we try an improvised jingle and Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener questions on ageing, plastic surgery, dating apps and whether you should use celebrity selfies on them.

Plus the team celebrates a huge podcast milestone on the podcast!

A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:30 A mystic exercise for Shanthi

09:43 Shanthi & Romesh’s favourite episodes

11:10 An apology gift for Shanthi

15:00 A kind of apology to Idris Elba

25:37 A Rommy Recommendation

28:45 A show jingle

30:00 A team announcement

30:45 A question on plastic surgery and ageing

38:31 Celeb pictures on dating apps

42:28 Some compliments & advice for Romesh

44:45 Shanthi’s out of the dating game

48:11 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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