The Birthday Episode Romesh Didn’t Want

About this episode

Romesh reluctantly celebrates his birthday with family, leading to chaotic discussions and fun.

Romesh doesn’t like celebrating his birthday… unfortunately the team had other plans. In this chaotic birthday special, Romesh is joined once again by brother Dinesh and mum Shanthi, discussing everything from family pranking history and gardening to debating who would survive prison time and how. You can expect lots of birthday fun, lots of push back from Romesh, some questionable birthday gifts and a bizarre role play. Plus: Some Tamil and wedding song recommendations and Romesh being a birthday diva. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro 01:51 Romesh doesn’t like celebrating his birthday 02:20 Shanthi’s new look 05:54 Dinesh is back 06:37 The team celebrate Romesh’s birthday 07:57 Gift giving for Romesh 12:58 A podcast milestone 14:20 Tom Allen’s gift 15:36 Shanthi on gardener 18:16 Romesh being a diva 18:39 The Ranganathan’s play ‘Most Likely To...' 20:24 Is Romesh ready to die? 23:05 Is Shanthi lying about her age? 24:14 A Sri Lankan party role play 32:20 The family answer questions from you 34:10 Romesh’s pranks and his dad’s sex advice 37:22 Shanthi’s best prank moments 38:18 Who would last longest in prison? 41:11 Tamil song…

People in this episode

Host: Romesh Ranganathan

Guests: Dinesh Ranganathan, Shanthi Ranganathan

Topics covered

• birthday celebration
• family dynamics
• pranks
• Tamil culture
• gardening
• role play

Keywords

• birthday
• pranks
• Tamil songs
• family
• gardening
• role play
• wedding songs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ranga Bee, Platform Media

Books & works: Most Likely To...

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