The Romesh Ranganathan Show The Romesh Ranganathan Show

Shanthi's Kitchen, Mutton Rolls And The Art Of Gift-Giving

Sep 16, 2026 · 38m

Summary

Romesh Ranganathan and his mother Shanti celebrate National Apple Dumpling Day while discussing their recent appearance on Jamie Oliver’s show. They humorously simulate a cooking segment for Shanti’s potential TV series, "Shanti’s Kitchen," where she demonstrates making mutton rolls. The pair then answers listener questions, including advice on an 18-year-old’s university dilemma and a reflection on gift-giving habits.

Topics discussed

National Apple Dumpling Day and deep fried ice cream QVC style show intro and bracelet sales pitch Sponsor reads: Amex, Tremfya, and intro to cooking segment Recalling Jamie Oliver's Naked Chef and lasagna story Shanti's Kitchen: Mutton Roll cooking demonstration Critique of the cooking segment and mutton roll jokes Listener submission instructions and email address banter Advice for parent on daughter's university vs boyfriend dilemma Discussion on university ROI and AI impact on degrees Sponsor reads: Counseling Directory and Tremfya Listener question on gift giving and personal reflection Planning a team dinner and future show ideas Outro, subscription call to action, and final sponsors
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