Michael Urie On Shrinking, Working With Harrison Ford & Oh, Mary!

Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and West End hit Oh, Mary! Michael talks all about his character Brian, working alongside Harrison Ford and Brett Goldstein, and what makes the show's writing so special. He also discusses bringing the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! to London, the magic of performing live, and why theatre creates such a unique relationship between an actor and an audience. Plus, the differences between working in London to his life and career across New York and Los Angeles. Elsewhere, Michael talks about founding Pride Plays, his time on Ugly Betty and the best career advice he's ever received: "Follow the green lights". A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 London vs New York and LA 08:27 A gift for Michael 15:06 On Shrinking 24:08 How important are awards? 28:17 Acting and Harrison Ford 33:20 The Les Mis scene 39:15 A question from Shanthi 42:45 On Oh, Mary! 48:05 Michael’s love of theatre 54:35 Founding Pride Plays 58:22 Misquoted 01:01:52 Ugly Betty 01:05:22 Misquoted continued 01:07:05 The best advice 01:10:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should you stay in a situationship? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi tackle your problems, from forgetting your neighbours’ names to dealing with the annoying aspects of parenthood. We also discuss Diane Morgan’s new show Ann Droid, and get into a debate on robots and their possibilities from household help to sex robots. Elsewhere, Romesh recommends Modern Family as a must-watch show and Shanthi gives her opinion on secret situationships, plus we visit a good old family memory of when Romesh and Dinesh set the sofa on fire. It's another classic Ranganathan family episode - don't miss it. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 On Diane Morgan 01:39 Shanthi’s robot experience 04:42 Sex robots 07:27 Ranganathan recommendations 11:15 An awkward name problem 15:15 Role playing Shanthi’s advice 20:41 An annoying kid question 22:14 The sofa incident 26:18 A secret situationship 33:16 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did Philomena Cunk come about? In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by Diane Morgan to talk about her new hit BBC iPlayer sitcom, Ann Droid and her journey into comedy, from working with Charlie Brooker, developing the iconic Philomena Cunk, to working on Ricky Gervais' new series, Alley Cats. Diane reveals how working in a factory pushed her towards her goals and discusses her early comedy influences. The pair talk early career moves, the experience of attending drama school, all the way to working together on Last One Laughing. Plus, there's some mild hate for Hollywood and they get into the difficulties of going plant-based. To top it off, there's an exclusive, a story of how to handle failure (comically) and a question, of course, from Shanthi. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:03 Last One Laughing 10:29 Dental nursing 13:31 A gift for Diane gone wrong 17:00 On being plant-based 20:08 Comedy influences 23:34 Career beginnings 27:08 Drama school 32:06 On Cunk and success 34:55 On Hollywood 35:33 LA’s vegan scene 38:31 Vegan hacks 41:01 A question from Shanthi on TikTok Shop 44:46 Dog owner stories 48:26 On Ann Droid 56:54 Robot contact lenses 59:53 Alley Cats 01:01:11 Misquoted 01:08:06 An exclusive 01:10:50 A rumour about Diane and Joe Wilkinson 01:12:27 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Romesh like in drag? And what would Shanthi's drag king name be? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh and Shanthi answer your listener dilemmas, from dealing with pressure to drink, to an awkward case of mistaken identity. Plus, Romesh tells us all about the 'Rob & Romesh Vs Drag' episode and what he learnt about 'tucking' and Shanthi decides on her drag king alter ego. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:29 Some show recommendations 09:05 A question on drag 10:48 A ding-dong mistake 14:10 Shanthi as a drag king 15:24 A query on sobriety 26:14 A case of racism? 29:47 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What did Matt Damon say to Himesh after they finished filming The Odyssey? In this week's episode, Romesh is joined by Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-nominated actor, Himesh Patel. You may know him as Tamwar Masood from EastEnders, but Himesh has since appeared in Danny Boyle’s Yesterday and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and now he’s in one of this year’s biggest films - The Odyssey. Himesh shares what it’s like working on a Christopher Nolan movie and what the challenges are of shooting in IMAX. Plus, we talk BAFTA parties with Idris Elba, hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio, and acting with Ed Sheeran. There’s also a question from Shanthi and we find out how Himesh does in a game of Misquoted. It’s a jelly of a podcast…don’t forget to like and subscribe! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:41 The Odyssey 05:59 A gift for Himesh 10:38 On being a movie star 13:04 Matt Damon 14:23 On filming for IMAX 19:05 CGI in films 25:05 On working with Christopher Nolan 27:33 On EastEnders 33:58 Ethnic representation on TV 36:07 Life since EastEnders 37:46 Damned with Jo Brand 39:46 Two Dosas 41:52 Yesterday with Danny Boyle and Ed Sheeran 44:54 Family 48:36 A question from Shanthi 50:50 High In The Clouds with Paul McCartney and Idris Elba 52:22 On Shanthi and Romesh 53:40 X-Files 56:29 Misquoted 01:06:28 An exclusive from Himesh 01:09:53 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices