Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

What's Tom's beef with Vernon Kay? This week on Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh tackle another batch of emails from you. Addressing awkward, backhanded compliments to a listener's unexpected experience in a sensory deprivation tank. The boys discuss why complete relaxation can sometimes have surprising side effects, share their thoughts on "negging" and Tom shares a story of a strange encounter in Jersey. Plus, Tom has a say in Rom's show attire and there's a heartfelt plea for Vernon Kay to finally acknowledge his gifted electrolytes. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 The first email 03:25 Tom’s bugbear with Vernon Kay 07:02 Meditation boners 10:09 Tom’s shocking Jersey story 12:35 A stinky shirt dilemma 13:47 Am I the arsehole? 17:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are influencer boxing matches ruining real boxing? This week on Wolf & Owl, we dive into the world of influencers, the Sidemen drama and the rise of Misfits Boxing. Plus the boys discuss getting older and attempting to stay fit without immediately injuring yourself, Rom shares his latest gym disaster and the pair open up about the realities of social media criticism. To wrap it up as usual, Tom delivers another classic tale, with the story of Dalton Creepy, the NASA cleaner who proves it's never too late to achieve your dreams. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:05 The aura curve and Gymskin 05:20 On Sidemen 05:20 Misfits Boxing 16:35 Tom & Rom’s doppelgängers 19:46 Dealing with negative comments 25:39 Getting older and working out 28:31 Tom’s astronaut story 33:07 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Romesh really retiring at 50? Tom and Romesh clear up the recent retirement rumours before diving into your latest emails, including a debate about the over-exposure of dogs and a dramatic affair story from a listener who's questioning the future of their secret relationship. Another week, another email answered and some solid advice from the Wolf and the Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:47 A question on dogs 02:31 Romesh addresses his retiring comment 03:29 Dog lovers continued 11:09 Do the wives listen to the pod? 11:53 An email about a secret relationship 20:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Tom save a marriage? This week on Wolf & Owl, Tom attempts to settle a marital argument while Romesh shares a story involving a fire extinguisher that doesn't quite go to plan. Elsewhere, the boys discuss health scares, heart attacks, spicy food challenges and we have a very exciting announcement, before wrapping things up in the only way Wolf & Owl knows how, an ever-inspiring monologue from Tom. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:46 Tom’s electrolyte company 05:57 Health and heart attacks 11:42 Romesh’s fire extinguisher story 18:10 On the spicy chip challenge 18:49 Romesh’s news 20:09 Tom’s bad services experience 22:13 An announcement 26:43 Tom mediates a marital argument 37:10 Tom's Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Tom and Romesh ever host Saturday Night Live? This week on Wolf & Owl, the boys address Romesh's worst fart story. Plus we answer your emails about the strangest public encounters we've ever heard. From discussing whether they'd ever take on Saturday Night Live UK to opening up about their changing relationship with alcohol, it's another glorious episode. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:48 Revisiting Romeh’s fart story 06:51 Answering your emails 13:13 Would they do SNL? 17:50 Thoughts on cutting out alcohol 26:33 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it okay to check someone else's underwear? This week, Tom and Rom debate whether Toy Story should have stopped at three films, reveal their cinema snack choices and debate Master Of The Universe and Celebrity Gladiators. There's also a conversation about brain training, Tom's memory, the impact of pornography, and dating an Only Fans creator. Plus, some unfortunate stories about suspicious underwear... Maybe we need a part two. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:04 On Toy Story 08:51 Ciinema food discussion 11:20 Character ranking 12:35 Is Tom pranking Rom? 15:13 Rom’s Master Of The Universe review 20:05 Tom’s memory and Sudoku 22:26 The p*rn effect 31:50 OF and relationships 35:09 Celebrity Gladiators 37:18 Underwear and fart tech 40:26 Tom’s outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we do a mukbang? Tom and Romesh are back tackling your listener dilemmas, and this week things get surprisingly heated over a neighbour who took it upon themselves to give someone else's cat a haircut... with disastrous consequences. Expect a debate on dog poo etiquette, a tangent about squirrels and a discussion on unsolicited photos. Plus, after talking about it for years, could the Wolf & Owl mukbang finally be happening? A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:25 A flashing question 04:50 A side note on squirrels 06:17 Pet advice 14:45 Pet poo etiquette 18:53 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would happen if Tom and Romesh started their own Diary of a CEO? On this week's Wolf & Owl, the boys settle into their brand new studio before taking the mickey out of some of the biggest podcasts around. From The Diary of a CEO to The Rest Is Entertainment (and even a cycling podcast nobody asked for), no podcast is safe. Elsewhere, Tom gives Romesh some questionable dad advice, and the pair role play some bizarre audition scenarios. As always, expect complete nonsense, the odd surprisingly wholesome moment and plenty of reasons to email us your questions, dilemmas and ideas for future episodes at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:40 A present for Jermaine 04:48 Itchy & Scratchy vs Tom & Jerry 05:51 Auditioning 13:00 Romesh’s audition 17:16 Some Dad advice 27:14 Ranking best actors 30:16 Our own Diary Of A CEO 36:05 What can we do next? 37:10 A cyling skit 41:04 Tom’s hallmark read 42:46 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it harder to make friends after 40? On this week’s episode of Wolf & Owl, Rom and Tom tackle one of life’s trickier questions as they dish out advice on making new mates as an adult and why it can be harder after you hit 40. There’s also a Home Alone deep dive, a surprising switch up from Tom on his Gordon Ramsay opinion, a debate about Itchy And Scratchy and inevitably, one of Tom’s most revolting stories yet. As always, the boys are answering your emails, oversharing where absolutely nobody asked them to and some terrible American accents from Tom. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Tom’s American accent 3:30 On Home Alone 4:52 Itchy & Scratchy vs Tom & Jerry 7:27 Tom’s vulgar poo story 9:16 An email from you 11:50 Tom goes backtracks on Gordon Ramsey 16:26 Advice on making friends 22:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Tom get a hair transplant? Would Rom get cosmetic work done? And is lending your mates money ever actually a good idea? On this week’s episode, the boys get into childhood films that shaped them, questionable fashion choices, pub stories and they tackle the age-old question of whether you should lend mates money. There’s also a trip down memory lane as Rom and Tom revisit an old photo of themselves, plus a deep dive into dental trauma. Don't forget 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. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 On excitement 05:45 Opinions on movies 12:27 Would the guys get work done? 13:10 A Tom & Rom throwback 14:39 Are moustache’s sexy? 15:26 Tom’s hero story 20:52 Why Tom stopped drinking 23:53 Rom’s dentist trauma 27:18 Lending mates money 35:11 Tom’s fashion faux pas 44:04 Tom’s poetic outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What way up should you eat a chocolate digestive biscuit? Is there anything that baked beans don’t go with? And why can’t Romesh ever be seen in public in Barcelona again? Also, our advice worked! Congratulations to the nervous numbat on his engagement! You too, could be the recipient of some potentially life-changing advice friends, send your questions, dilemmas, pictures and voice notes to us at [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:28 Proposal03:02 Baked bean curry07:58 Rom’s Barcelona story12:51 Chocolate digestives17:09 Stalkers vs fans23:59 Drawings 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

When will people stop sending unsolicited d*ck pics? Will AI help us to really talk to animals? And what animal would Tom most like to talk to? What do Tom and Rom do to relax? And has Tom actually taken Romesh’s sleep advice? Don’t watch this episode while eating pineapple, or any food for that matter…and don’t forget to send your questions, dilemma and voice notes to us at [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:33 Tom’s DMs03:39 Vegan dilemma08:52 Pablo Escobart10:18 Burn out17:52 Play safe 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

Is it OK to wave at strangers in the street? Should you confront people about secret WhatsApp groups? Should we have done the hot chip challenge before recording another episode? Probably not. Will Tom survive this episode? You’re about to find out… Send your questions, dilemmas and voice notes to [email protected] and don’t forget to like and subscribe friends! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:33 Waving05:11 WhatsApp groups10:44 Overthinking interactions16:20 Holding grudges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Tom and Romesh survive the Hot Chip challenge? Watch to find out…Plus, what is Tom’s signature dish and why should you never be in the kitchen with Rom? How many times should you go to the bathroom and do we need to get more sleep? Also, why does Tom sniff sweaty shorts? We’re ready to rock! Don’t forget to like and subscribe and get in touch with us at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:43 Supermarket shopping04:24 Home cooking06:16 Tom’s soufflé 12:09 Bathroom habits16:08 Bugsy Malone21:15 Sleeping problems31:35 Young love35:41 Hot chip challenge39:35 Know your limits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the alpha male between Tom and Romesh? What happened after Romesh’s childhood reunion on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show? Who else has Tom been texting and why does he think about Romesh in bed? Plus, should we get special guests on the pod? Don’t forget to just do you and send us your, questions, queries and funny photos and videos to us at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 🎬 00:00 Intro 01:06 In-law opinions 10:50 Dylan and Michael McIntrye 16:28 Thierry Henry 18:01 Late 20s and hobbies 22:52 Life FOMO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What pictures did Tom send to Timothée Chalamet? How can Romesh improve his interview technique? And why does Tom dislike Ewoks? Plus, impressions of Justin Timberlake and Ricky Martin and we debate just how good rhubarb is. Send your thoughts on rhubarb and anything else that’s on your mind to [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 - Intro00:55 - Rick and Morty and TV intros03:30 - Ewoks04:03 - Kids films?07:06 - The issue08:09 - Texting Timothee Chalamet20:30 - Jill Scott and Jill Scott28:01 - Compliments28:29 - Interviewing techniques29:20 - Justin Timberlake 45:56 - Giggling fits47:02 - Rhubarb49:16 - Martin the dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Tom regret about his wedding? Is Romesh holding a grudge again Tom? What do David Haye and Romesh have in common? Does anyone know what the difference is between a food stall and a food station? And should Tom open his own burger van business? This is the Wolf and Banter Canon 1 and this week’s email special! Get involved and send your questions, dilemmas and voice notes to us at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:16 Wedding advice07:36 Food vans 09:48 King prawn puree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do people still make friends in pubs? Have you ever boiled down Pringles? Have you tried the 7 days, 7 weeks, 7 months method? In this week’s episode we also share some awkward interactions, talk Spud Gun and merch, plus Tom has a very special gift for Romesh - let the banter fly! Don’t forget to send your messages and voice notes to us at [email protected] and you could be featured in an upcoming email episode! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:13 Crisps06:57 Job interviews08:07 Making friends15:07 The 7, 7, 7 method16:01 Tyson Fury20:17 Dinner date22:13 Lake Como23:10 Thankful Americans25:56 Awkward interactions27:40 A gift for Romesh31:49 Mean Romesh36:10 People pleasing37:33 Arsenal’s Banter Cannon43:11 Nicknames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Tom use in the shower? What’s the secret to Romesh’s glistening skin and which comedian did he go make-up shopping with? On this episode we also discuss how to know when it’s time for a career change and what exactly is a boomerang gift? and have we given one...Send your dilemmas, questions and voice notes to us at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:14 Career change12:59 Boomerang gifts17:40 Korean skincare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Romesh have in common with Piers Morgan? What offers has Tom been getting in his DMs? Can you guess who Tom’s style icon is?It’s time for another trip on this little rollercoaster that we call the Wolf & Owl, grab a mug (with or without handle), some hayfever tablets and strap in. Like, subscribe and be a part of the tribe by sending your thoughts and questions to us at [email protected] A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:01 Style icons03:56 Gladiators & Only Fans06:25 Kissing07:40 Sweet Jon09:11 Going public14:52 Edge Lord16:38 Rough and tumble30:55 Tattoos35:10 Russell Brand and Piers Morgan38:33 Lord Of The Rings40:22 Pollen43:08 Carpet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it acceptable to wear clothing with your face on it? Do people still use handkerchiefs? And who invented Mickey Drips? Plus, this week we realise the importance of reading ahead and discuss how we deal with the grief of losing a member of your pack. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] and don’t forget to like and subscribe friend! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro01:07 Wedding anniversaries03:27 T-shirt role play08:34 Blooper09:18 Pets passing15:19 Mickey Drips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Tom going to get a tattoo of Romesh’s face? When should Rom wear his faux fur coat? Will Tom release a Country & Western album with the help of Dermot Kennedy? And do you want to come to the first ever Wolf & Owl club night? Heart break is the hardest thing oh friend, but we’re here to help, or at least try. Send in your questions, problems and bucket list recommendations to [email protected] Don’t forget to like and subscribe! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:03 Tom’s country and western album09:18 Tattoos11:06 Learning to drive14:16 Bucket lists17:33 Clubbing21:36 Queues27:03 Birthday gift29:46 Rollercoasters33:58 Ice cream36:22 The sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has Tom been on the Ozempic? Is Wolf & Owl going international? And who would our dream dinner guests be?Yet again your emails have inspired us friends - if you’re in a European city that we can fly to within a day, get in touch! We’ve shaken on it, so we’ll be coming to visit one of you…Let us know where in Europe you’re from and don’t forget to send your questions, pictures and suggestions to [email protected]’t forget to like and subscribe!A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 Intro00:57 Wolf & Owl International03:17 Ozempic and vamping08:21 Dream dinner party16:53 Stand up intros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Louis Walsh tell Tom to f*ck off? Could you be Romesh’s clothes buddy? And would he look good in a boiler suit? Plus, the Wolf and the Owl both share some deeply personal hot takes, while discussing best dad bods (Leonardo DiCaprio or Jason Momoa?) fashion regrets and Ben Shepherd. Send in your hot takes, confessions and dilemmas to [email protected] Don’t forget to like and subscribe! A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. 00:00 - Intro1:10 - Fifa and procrastination04:37 - Sort your life out08:09 - Talent shows14:37 - Charity shops17:44 - Clothes buddy20:16 - Skinny Jeans22:28 - Rom’s blazer look26:33 - Fashion regrets27:07 - Dad bods29:54 - Hot takes36:00 - Marbles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices