Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

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Comedians Tom Davis (The Wolf) and Romesh Ranganathan (The Owl) shoot the breeze for an hour a week because they couldn’t work out a format. They also take on listener problems if they remember to ask for them before they record. Not enough podcasts are just people talking with no real purpose. We’ve come to change all that. It’s a huge waste of time, but an entertaining one. Contains swearing because it’s really cool.

"As shooting the breeze goes, Tom and Romesh are as good as it gets" - Evening Standard

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Yesterday · 45 min
Contentment, The M.A.S.K. movie and Steven Bartlett
Why Is Tom Pitching a M.A.S.K. Movie To Romesh? Strap in, this one is is exactly as unhinged as it sounds. In this episode of Wolf & Owl, a chat about Terry Pratchett somehow turns into a full-blown debate on contentment, imposter syndrome and why winning an award never fills the gap. The boys then argue over whether Coco Pops are a justifiable expense if you’re living in a park. Then, Tom introduces Mister Fart and pitches Romesh a live-action M.A.S.K. movie... Got a question, dilemma or poem? Email wolfandowlpod@gmail.com A Ranga Bee Production. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Terry Pratchett 03:32 What is contentment? 06:03 Social media and comparing yourself 08:08 Imposter syndrome 14:51 The Back to the Future ending 22:36 Mister Fart 28:12 Pitching a M.A.S.K. movie 39:56 Tom’s closer: Megan Fox and the squirrels 42:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday · 32 min
Vicks In A Nebulizer, Awkward Pub Rounds and Joining The Army
Would Romesh & Tom Survive The Army? It's the Friday Q&A, and the inbox is in a thoughtful mood. A 13-year-old is dreading the school morning, an 18-year-old is baffled by pub rounds, and a Royal Navy mandrill wants to know which branch of the military the boys would join. Plus, Romesh learns why you shouldn't put Vicks in a nebulizer... Got a question, dilemma or poem? Email wolfandowlpod@gmail.com A Ranga Bee Production. #WolfAndOwl #RomeshRanganathan #TomDavies #ComedyPodcast Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:33 Romesh's Vicks problem 06:14 Romesh hated secondary school 13:24 Romesh's £40 night out 16:36 Everyone's just trying to fit in 19:08 Militant Mandrill 20:43 Army, Navy or Air Force? 23:21 A very short army career 27:28 Would Romesh have made a soldier? 29:33 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 5 · 52 min
Therapy Role Play, Skims Underwear and Rodimus Prime
Is Romesh a doormat? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Tom becomes Romesh's therapist to tackle his authority issues following a train encounter that has clearly triggered him... They confess their reality TV addictions, from Below Deck to the Kardashians, and debating what it would cost to do reality TV themselves. Plus, fan encounters, Transformers, concerning bathroom habits, and Tom shares his journey in building his boxer short collection, starting with Skims! A Ranga Bee Production. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:04 The lone wolf mentality 04:14 Romesh’s authority issues and therapy role play 18:01 Transformers and fan encounters 23:04 Skims underwear 28:50 What Tom & Rom really think of reality TV 41:00 Reflections on using parenting as material 47:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 1 · 32 min
Romesh Flashes His Balls During A Colonic...
Why Are Romesh & Tom Flashing Their Balls? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, the boys embrace the autumn weather, discuss the guilt of leaving their kids, and trial some new greetings that definitely shouldn’t catch on. Plus, Romesh shares the story of flashing his balls during a colonic and, for reasons that will become clear, a special F you to Theo James and Guy Ritchie. A Ranga Bee Production. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:50 Is Romesh nice to Tom? 04:30 Dealing with parent guilt 16:40 Greetings revealed 19:40 A moment Romesh will remember forever 21:00 Tom flashed his balls (& so did Romesh) 23:54 Tom’s cameo on The Gentleman 27:12 Roleplaying a killer called Trigger from Glasgow 30:05 Romesh’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 28 · 47 min
Sleepovers, School Friends And Insecurities
What was going on at the boys' high school sleepovers?! In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom take a trip back to their childhoods and reveal some of the strange, awkward, and occasionally traumatic experiences that came with high school friendships. From imbalanced friend dynamics to outright strange parents and school rumours, the guys cover it all. Tom reflects on how our past teenage selves can still make an appearance today after bumping into people from high school, and Romesh deals with some old guilt, hopefully fixed by an inspired guided role play from Tom. It's a week of reflections from Wolf & Owl. Don't miss it! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:55 Childhood sleepover memories 11:27 Rom’s unaged drinking story 12:40 Tom’s sexy sleepover rumour 16:28 A Blue Lagoon issue 19:38 Rom’s friend went missing (briefly) 28:28 Resorting back to being a kid 37:47 A high school throwback role play 42:46 Tom's Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 24 · 24 min
Could Tom Beat 100 8-Year-Olds?
Could Tom beat 100 eight-year-olds? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, the boys tackle some of the most important questions facing modern society, including what happens when your parents want to invite 18 extra people to your wedding, and whether Tom could take on 100 eight-year-olds in a fight. From the awkward realities of wedding guest lists, whether they’d actually attend a listener’s wedding, all the way through to dog party invites and dog diets. They discuss it all. Plus, Tom reveals another questionable chapter in the ongoing saga of his tattoos, and we hear about a tragic story of his testes. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 A predicament about wedding guests 06:51 Have Rom & Tom ever been to a wedding together? 10:03 A question on dogs 13:38 Tom’s tattoos 14:38 Tom’s testicle tragedy 17:21 Tom vs 100 8 year olds 21:39 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 21 · 52 min
Humiliating Moments, Below Deck & Rasputin
What happened to Romesh at Radio 2 In The Park? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom look back at some of their most awkward moments in comedy, from disastrous panel show appearances to the realities of dealing with hecklers. Romesh goes into detail after revealing a particularly embarrassing and sticky situation at Radio 2 In The Park during an interview with Appleton and Deacon Blue. And Tom opens up about his recent increase in professional anxiety and the pressure of getting things right on TV. Plus, we have tales of airport and flying etiquette, Rasputin intrigue, Below Deck catch ups and some questionable celebrity role plays. Another week, another collection of embarrassing stories from the Wolf & Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 A compliment for Tom 01:55 Romesh’s panel show mishap 05:45 Tom’s show panic story 08:43 Tom’s professional anxiety 09:55 Tom’s take on The Romesh Show 11:20 Revisiting foot golf 13:03 A message to the critics 14:38 A role play of Bradley Cooper & Romesh 19:25 Romesh had a heckler 21:24 Role-playing Tom on The Rest Is History 23:04 A Radio 2 in The Park horror story 34:10 Romesh’s Scottish flight drama 41:33 On Below Deck 47:29 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 17 · 41 min
Social Trolls & An Email Special Song
How to handle social trolls? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, the boys are back with another collection of bizarre listener questions, questionable role plays, and deeply unnecessary discussions. Plus, they get the first listen at a brand new Wolf & Owl song and present the question: could this go to the charts? Elsewhere, Romesh and Tom revisit their infamous Josh Widdicombe and Ross Kemp role play before attempting another one that goes spectacularly wrong. They also discuss tummy sticks, music speaker etiquette, and whether you really need social media to stay in the loop. And we address the topic of when friendly banter begins to cross a line. From cutting down on social media to dealing with online trolls, they cover all of your email conundrums. 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 00:48 An email special song 04:18 Revisiting the Josh Widdicombe & Ross Kemp role play 05:33 Tummy sticks 07:55 A question on music speakers 12:15 A failed role play 19:08 A large nose issue 28:19 How to stay in the loop without socials 31:59 Cutting down on social media 33:53 Dealing with social trolls 38:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 14 · 49 min
Body Image, Infestations & Fantasy Football
What's the best way to get rid of fat? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, the boys are dealing with some of life’s less glamorous problems, as one family battles a full-blown outbreak of nits, and another discovers an absolutely horrific maggot infestation in the bin. Tom and Rom also get into the complicated world of body image, weight loss, and visceral fat, discussing everything from liposuction and CoolSculpting, to the realities of trying to change your body or accept it as is. Plus, Tom has a serious beef with wasps that needs exploring, the boys realise they’ve forgotten to set up the annual Wolf & Owl Fantasy Premier League, and they discuss their hopes for GTA 6. Another week, another collection of deeply unpleasant household problems from Wolf & Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:59 A nits outbreak 03:30 Cooties 05:30 How to combat fat 14:00 Body image 22:31 A maggot mess 25:08 Tom’s insect beef 33:45 A side note on heart disease 34:34 On Richard Osman 36:20 Fantasy Premier League 43:35 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 27 min
Weird Food Combos And FOMO
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
September 7 · 57 min
Catfishes, Testosterone & Airport Nightmares
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
September 3 · 30 min
Top Pastry Choices, Friendship And Beard Tips
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
August 31 · 37 min
Tough Love, Parenting And The Marvel Universe
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
August 27 · 28 min
School Bullies, Racism & Toilet Catastrophes
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
August 25 · 50 min
Kitchen Nightmares, Holidays And Comedy Careers
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
August 20 · 25 min
Partner Advice, Phrogging And The Importance Of A Good Curry
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
August 17 · 49 min
Manscaping, Country Music & Dinner Invites
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
August 13 · 32 min
Do We Really Need A Summer Body?
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
August 10 · 51 min
The Traitors, Therapy and Bathroom Etiquette
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
August 6 · 23 min
Best Friends, Burglaries and Weddings
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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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