Catfishes, Testosterone & Airport Nightmares
Summary
Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis discuss their recent Portugal holidays, sharing anecdotes about airport mishaps, foot golf, and the awkwardness of strangers taking photos. They debate color-coding systems for dog walks to signal social availability and explore the world of dating apps, including Tom’s experience with catfishers. The episode also touches on musical theater, with Romesh reflecting on his stage work and the two comparing the singing abilities of Fagin and Hugh Jackman.
Topics discussed
Intro and podcast theme
Catching up and Snapchat discussion
Talking about their dogs Reggie and Ivy
Morning mood, gym, and testosterone talk
Social anxiety and preempting conversations
Bandana color coding for social openness
Sponsor read for Tremfya
Perceptions of being curt or rude
Airport chaos and wheelchair incident in Portugal
Holiday highlights and Tony's Pizza
Awkward photo requests from strangers
Reflections on adult photo etiquette
Flight delay and boarding pass mix-up
Discussion on being a 'prick' vs helpful
Barney the Dinosaur one-man show
Sponsor read for BetterHelp
Sponsor read for Tremfya
Burger King customization and airport food
Charlie's schedule and Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist casting and Hugh Jackman
Threat to do a musical and Raya app
Dating app profile theft and Catfish
Roleplay: Breaking up with Lisa
Debrief on roleplay and confidence
Harry Mack freestyle rap challenge
Freestyle story: Red Squirrel, Pottery, Chicken
Outro and email address for submissions
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