Food Poisoning, Paris & Parenting

Would you rather find 10,000 cockroaches or a man living in your loft? On this week’s Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh tackle some very important questions, sent in by you, including how to show appreciation and whether there’s anything wrong with a woman proposing to a man. Things take a turn when they debate: would you rather discover 10,000 cockroaches in your loft, or one mysterious man who has secretly been living there for four years? And to help get to the answer, a role-play ensues, where Tom takes on the part of a very questionable phrogger. Plus, the boys discuss what makes a great curry and who’d make the best dinner guests for a curry night out. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:41 How to show appreciation for your partner 06:17 A side note on curries 08:53 Would You Rather? 10:21 A phrogging sketch 16:10 Should a woman propose? 22:07 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the Wolf & Owl's top tips for manscaping? On this week’s Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh get into the important stuff: feet, showers, skincare and exactly how you're supposed to wash your arse. Tom reveals his emotional story behind getting his first ever pedicure at 46, while Romesh introduces Tom to his new Korean skincare routine. Elsewhere, Tom tells us about his date night as a Luke Combs concert, including an awkward social encounter, before declaring himself a fully-fledged country music fan. Plus, there’s a discussion about dinner parties, biscuit bingeing and another unforgettable Tom Davis story to finish. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. If you've been thinking about therapy, BetterHelp can help you take the first step. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.BetterHelp.com/wolfowl Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:25 Toenails and pedicures 15:37 A debate on washing 20:05 Korean skincare 21:36 Beard scaping 23:01 Luke Combs, cowboys and date night 24:47 Tom’s socially awkward situation 32:18 Country Music 39:17 Rom wasn't invited to Tom’s lunch 40:34 Biscuit bingeing 42:30 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you stop procrastinating? On this week’s Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh answer your emails, giving advice on everything from unrealistic expectations to learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. They also tackle one of the biggest problems facing us all: procrastination. From writing scripts and stand-up to finishing their books, Romesh shares his top tips for getting things done when your brain would rather do absolutely anything else. Plus, there's a debate on which films would be best suited for a Muppets remake. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 Tom hates the new World Cup song 03:40 On patriotism 06:21 ⚽ Hate continued 07:42 A question on your summer body 17:22 How to stop procrastinating 20:32 Tour competition 21:30 Romesh’s procrastination top tips 27:05 A Muppets question 29:51 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you deal with people who don't like you? The Wolf and the Owl join us again to talk about therapy, cortisol, managing stress and accepting that sometimes people just aren't going to vibe with you. From an insight into Tom’s bedtime routine, to discussing the dangers of leaving your emotional "tabs" open and an important debate on poo etiquette, it's a varied episode packed with role plays, scenarios and advice. Plus, Tom pushes Rom to spill some of the The Traitors tea and discuss why spoilers might be the worst thing about modern TV. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:01 A sleep situation 06:25 Cortisol conversation 08:26 Therapy talk 11:40 A role play on speaking up 16:54 A stomach rumble interruption 17:26 Wrong words and Trumpism 19:45 Tom’s bathroom window beef 21:43 An awkward scenario 25:31 Poo etiquette 33:30 Method acting 35:04 How Tom deals with haters 38:28 Tom wants to talk Traitors 42:23 Not being liked 45:59 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you have a best friend over 30? On this week's Wolf & Owl, we're back in the inbox answering your emails, from wedding planning headaches, to poo robberies, to one of life's biggest questions: can you still have a best friend post-30? The guys tackle an unforgettable burglar dilemma, (yes, it involves someone being caught on the toilet), and somehow end up talking about goats and Tom's big issue with them along the way. Keep sending your questions, dilemmas and voice notes to [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens on a boys' trip to Paris? On this week's Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh unpack their recent trip to Paris, from filming with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, to a disastrous bout of food poisoning after a group meal. Elsewhere, the boys debate the mind-boggling idea of a transatlantic tunnel, discuss whether AI could eventually make money irrelevant, and Tom struggles to understand the Eurostar. Plus, they talk wraps, Nandos, holiday gifts, and Tom rounds things off with another classic story and life lesson. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 On The Whiskey Brothers 02:10 A dad & son role play 11:19 An exclusive 12:05 The Eurostar 17:46 The problem with wraps 19:30 An update on the transatlantic tunnel 23:21 Will money be irrelevant? 23:53 Some trip observations 25:09 Rom thanks Tom 27:00 The golf meal from hell 31:12 On Paris 34:06 Biscuits & holiday gifts 39:05 Kick & Beavo 40:57 Tom’s Flint Rock story 45:21 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Wolf and Owl believe in ghosts? This week, Tom and Romesh dive into another batch of your emails, tackling friendship dilemmas, lies, condiment controversies and the paranormal. The boys discuss whether you should confront a friend who's secretly back with their ex, reveal their favourite condiments and Romesh christens himself a "Hot Sauce Don". Plus, we receive some bizarre listener pictures of what they think producer Jon looks like. From debating ghosts and aliens, to mango chutney and mint sauce, it's another gloriously chaotic episode of Wolf & Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:02 A friendship on the line 10:13 A condiment conundrum 11:44 Romesh loves TikTok 13:25 Favourite condiments 18:23 Some guesses on Jon 21:38 Paranormal experiences 29:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Tom and Romesh get each other tattooed on their backsides? This week on Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh tackle Tom's tattoo addiction and ask the important question all friendships ultimately arrive at, shall we tattoo each other on our arses? Plus another question arises, what would they actually do if The Purge became reality? From debating guns and home invasions to an unexpected role play of Ross Kemp and Josh Widdicombe that absolutely nobody could have expected. Not to forget, a classic tale from Tom to top it off. Don't miss it. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:43 On guns 10:36 Home invasions 12:11 The Purge question 16:20 Tom’s beef with Ross Kemp’s rage 18:07 A Josh Widdicombe, Ross Kemp roleplay 24:05 What would Rom do during The Purge? 26:55 The boys's addictions 28:05 Tattoo chat 40:25 Tom's story 43:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's Tom's beef with Vernon Kay? This week on Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh tackle another batch of emails from you. Addressing awkward, backhanded compliments to a listener's unexpected experience in a sensory deprivation tank. The boys discuss why complete relaxation can sometimes have surprising side effects, share their thoughts on "negging" and Tom shares a story of a strange encounter in Jersey. Plus, Tom has a say in Rom's show attire and there's a heartfelt plea for Vernon Kay to finally acknowledge his gifted electrolytes. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 The first email 03:25 Tom’s bugbear with Vernon Kay 07:02 Meditation boners 10:09 Tom’s shocking Jersey story 12:35 A stinky shirt dilemma 13:47 Am I the arsehole? 17:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are influencer boxing matches ruining real boxing? This week on Wolf & Owl, we dive into the world of influencers, the Sidemen drama and the rise of Misfits Boxing. Plus the boys discuss getting older and attempting to stay fit without immediately injuring yourself, Rom shares his latest gym disaster and the pair open up about the realities of social media criticism. To wrap it up as usual, Tom delivers another classic tale, with the story of Dalton Creepy, the NASA cleaner who proves it's never too late to achieve your dreams. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:05 The aura curve and Gymskin 05:20 On Sidemen 05:20 Misfits Boxing 16:35 Tom & Rom’s doppelgängers 19:46 Dealing with negative comments 25:39 Getting older and working out 28:31 Tom’s astronaut story 33:07 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices