Drag Queens, Peer Pressure and What To Watch
Aug 12, 2026 · 33m
Summary
Romesh Ranganathan and his mother Shanti discuss a past drag performance, with Romesh detailing the discomfort of tucking and Shanti jokingly considering becoming a drag king named Shantarang. They answer listener questions, offering advice to a young woman staying sober at parties and debating the merits of non-alcoholic drinks. The episode also features humorous anecdotes about racial misunderstandings involving doctors and Romesh’s father.
Topics discussed
Intro, swearing controversy, and team voices
Summer garden chat and alarm clock intro
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Listener questions segment intro and subscribe benefits
Drag king experience and Shanti's drag name
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Advice on staying sober at parties
Listener stories on mistaken identity and racism
Outro and call to subscribe
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