School Bullies, Racism & Toilet Catastrophes

What's Tom & Romesh's best weird food combos? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom tackle some of life’s more important questions sent in by you, including how you should talk to your kids about drugs, whether boredom is actually a good thing and why Tom has absolutely no time for fancy soups. Elsewhere, the boys discuss their own youth, bizarre food combinations and share their thoughts on spending time alone and combating the experience of FOMO. Plus there's a debate on which characters they're more like from Fresh Prince and some soufflé hate from Romesh. Just another week of Wolf & Owl wisdom. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Parenting advice on drugs 09:26 A question on strange food combos 14:01 Tom doesn’t do fancy soup 18:00 Some advice on boredom and alone time 24:36 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happened to Tom at Heathrow? In this week's episode, Tom tells us all about the chaos of a stressful trip through Heathrow, where a simple question led to him unloading all of his travel stress in spectacular fashion on a stranger. Elsewhere, the boys discuss the etiquette of being asked for a photo, holiday fails, dog walking small talk, and the world of Raya, online dating, and the bizarre phenomenon of being catfished. Plus, Tom attempts to turn a red squirrel, a pottery class, and a chicken jalfrezi into a meaningful story. 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 A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Snapchat 02:21 Dog chat 04:01 A side note on testosterone 04:34 Dog walking 06:56 Tom’s signalling scheme 10:56 The trouble with Rom 11:44 Tom’s Heathrow story 16:19 Rom’s holiday 18:00 Asking for photos 21:37 Rom’s airport mishap 28:50 Fast food and foreign countries 34:11 Tom’s issue with Fagan 39:18 On Raya 41:37 A Raya role play 48:15 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do the boys keep their beards so well groomed? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom tackle your listener questions, from friendship and what happens when life starts to change, to beard maintenance. Elsewhere, the boys rank their top five pastries, debate the merits of puff, shortcrust and filo, and attempt to answer the important question: how many samosas could one person actually eat? Plus, there's some holiday fashion advice, a debate about the perfect swim shorts and a deep dive into manscaping and the dangers of ingrown hairs. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:32 An email on changing friendships 04:42 Tom’s advice 06:40 Rom’s advice 08:57 Top 5 pastries 13:50 A question on holiday clothes 16:02 Rom calls out Tom 17:35 Holiday attire advice 21:17 A compliment from Tom 23:11 Beard questions 27:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Romesh really the weakest link? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh questions whether he's the "dud" in his various projects, but Tom is having absolutely none of it. The pair discuss Romesh's success, behind the scenes at BBC Radio 2, and whether he's giving himself enough credit. Elsewhere, Romesh and the boys get into parenting, tough love and pets, while Tom finds himself struggling with household duties while his wife recovers from surgery. But it wouldn't be Wolf & Owl without a tangent. The boys digress into a big debate on The Marvel Universe. Plus, there's a discussion on the power of having a growth mindset and chat of haircuts, plugs, and a surprising AI French crop moment. Another week, another collection of questionable decisions from Wolf & Owl. 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 01:35 Who’s the best on Radio 2? 04:51 What’s up at Tom’s house 06:36 Rom’s family situation 13:40 Parenting and pets 17:40 A Marvel movie digression 21:36 Tom’s autobiography 22:05 Rom explains Marvel 26:28 Growth mindset 28:55 Sweet Bobby Freeman 31:00 Rom’s new addiction and hair maintenance 33:20 Tom's Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How would you handle a school bully? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh opens up about being bullied at school and he shares a story about a fight that left a lasting impression. The boys discuss racism and answer an email on how to deal with your child being bullied. Elsewhere, they tackle a particularly unfortunate skid mark scenario before getting into some important toilet tips courtesy of Tom. Another week, another collection of questionable stories and life lessons from Wolf & Owl. 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 03:01 School bullying and racism  05:05 Romesh’s school fight 11:00 How to handle it 15:31 A skid mark scenario 12:51 Some safety advice 24:01 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happened in Tom's kitchen this week? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Tom has had an absolute nightmare of a week with a kitchen disaster that includes a knife, a lot of blood and an absence of clogs. Romesh also has some important safety advice before the pair move on to holidays, impressions and the realities of coming up in comedy. Elsewhere, they debate whether you should name sex with your wife? Plus there's a story all about the strangeness of the world of Facebook and friendships. Another week, another collection of questionable decisions from Wolf & Owl. 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 A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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