Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

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

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

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 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

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

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

Will Romesh retire from comedy at 50? Will ‘Heartbreak is the hardest thing’ become a chart-topping single? And will Tom wear a toupee?On this week’s episode we also reveal our matching Wolf & Owl tattoos - yes, we got it done! Plus, the Wolf & Owl club night IS happening! Make sure to sign up to our Instagram broadcast channel for Wolf & Owl updates and keep sending your questions, dilemmas and voice notes to us at [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro00:36 Tattoo reveal4:37 Michael Jordan6:31 The big step back10:03 Romesh the movie star12:29 The Wolf & Owl club night15:46 AI and songs18:29 Wigs and types19:10 Event organisers21:54 The roast of Kevin Hart33:35 Love for Tom34:18 - Magnifying glasses36:29 - Shout outs38:01 - Itchy toilet paper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Romesh wear his banter canon shirt for the UEFA Champions League final? Could Tom be one of the Mitchell brothers? Why did Romesh think he was a bad dad? Will Tom get the chance to be friends with Robert De Niro and how did he perform having to follow the King at The King’s Trust show? Also, as the wolf and owl head closer to 50, they wonder if their best years are behind them? We’ll let you decide! Don’t forget to like and subscribe and get in touch with us at [email protected] with your questions, dilemmas and voice notes.A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro02:22 Gentleman Jon03:10 Banter Canon04:11 The wolf and swan06:28 Eric Morecambe series09:12 Nearing 5012:12 Five Guys and Ray Parlour13:14 Tom’s Eastenders fantasy20:27 Arsenal 27:38 Football dads28:44 The UEFA Champions League final39:34 Ladies First43:24 The King’s Trust44:46 Sticks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices