Adam Buxton on Why Podcasting Has Got WORSE & Comedy Jingles
From The Romesh Ranganathan Show by Ranga Bee & Platform Media
May 10, 2026 · 1h 10m
About this episode
Adam Buxton joins Romesh Ranganathan to discuss the evolution of podcasting, creativity, and aging in the public eye.
What is the future of comedy and podcasts? Comedian, actor and podcaster Adam Buxton joins Romesh for a thoughtful and funny conversation about creativity, aging and the strange evolution of podcasting. Adam reflects on his career from The Adam and Joe Show, to music, to building one of the UK’s most respected podcasts. From working with Louis Theroux to becoming podcast competitors, he discusses why he prefers audio over video, even as the industry shifts toward clips, algorithms and “maximising reach”. They also chat about the reality of getting older in the public eye and why chasing audience approval can quietly ruin creative work. Plus, Adam talks about making his debut solo album, Buckle Up, collaborating with Metronomy’s Joe Mount, and finding new ways to stay creative. Expect as usual, a question from Shanthi, and a game of Misquoted with a brutal breakdown of how viral exclusives are ruining us. The Adam Buxton Band are on tour and you can get your tickets here! https://linktr.ee/theadambuxtonband A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. 00:00 Intro 05:00 A gift for Adam 06:30 Hair loss, aging and awkward family moments 13:20 Rom & Adam’s attempt at…
People in this episode
Host: Romesh Ranganathan
Guest: Adam Buxton
Topics covered
- podcasting
- comedy
- creativity
- aging
- music
- audience approval
Keywords
- podcasting
- comedy
- Adam Buxton
- Buckle Up
- creativity
- Louis Theroux
- audience approval
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Adam and Joe Show, Metronomy, Platform Media, Ranga Bee
Products: Buckle Up
More episodes of The Romesh Ranganathan Show
- Which World Cup Footballers Would Shanthi Date? · June 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
- Emily Atack on The Inbetweeners, Unwanted DMs and Nobody’s Fool · June 7, 2026 · 1h 22m
- Shanthi’s Love Languages & Philosophical Questions · June 3, 2026 · 43 min
- The Wayans Brothers on Scary Movie, White Chicks & How Comedy Has Gone Woke · May 31, 2026 · 52 min
- Shanthi Opens Up About Life In Sri Lanka · May 27, 2026 · 51 min
- Aziz Ansari on Parks and Rec, Master of None & Living in London · May 24, 2026 · 1h 18m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Romesh Ranganathan Show podcast page.