Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

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  Body Image, Infestations & Fantasy Football 14.09.2026 49min

  What's the best way to get rid of fat? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, the boys are dealing with some of life’s less glamorous problems, as one family battles a full-blown outbreak of nits, and another discovers an absolutely horrific maggot infestation in the bin. Tom and Rom also get into the complicated world of body image, weight loss, and visceral fat, discussing everything from liposuction and CoolSculpting, to the realities of trying to change your body or accept it as is. Plus, Tom has a serious beef with wasps that needs exploring, the boys realise they’ve forgotten to set up the annual Wolf & Owl Fantasy Premier League, and they discuss their hopes for GTA 6. Another week, another collection of deeply unpleasant household problems from Wolf & Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:59 A nits outbreak 03:30 Cooties 05:30 How to combat fat 14:00 Body image 22:31 A maggot mess 25:08 Tom’s insect beef 33:45 A side note on heart disease 34:34 On Richard Osman 36:20 Fantasy Premier League 43:35 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weird Food Combos And FOMO 10.09.2026 27min

  What's Tom & Romesh's best weird food combos? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom tackle some of life’s more important questions sent in by you, including how you should talk to your kids about drugs, whether boredom is actually a good thing and why Tom has absolutely no time for fancy soups. Elsewhere, the boys discuss their own youth, bizarre food combinations and share their thoughts on spending time alone and combating the experience of FOMO. Plus there's a debate on which characters they're more like from Fresh Prince and some soufflé hate from Romesh. Just another week of Wolf & Owl wisdom. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Parenting advice on drugs 09:26 A question on strange food combos 14:01 Tom doesn’t do fancy soup 18:00 Some advice on boredom and alone time 24:36 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Catfishes, Testosterone & Airport Nightmares 07.09.2026 57min

  What happened to Tom at Heathrow? In this week's episode, Tom tells us all about the chaos of a stressful trip through Heathrow, where a simple question led to him unloading all of his travel stress in spectacular fashion on a stranger. Elsewhere, the boys discuss the etiquette of being asked for a photo, holiday fails, dog walking small talk, and the world of Raya, online dating, and the bizarre phenomenon of being catfished. Plus, Tom attempts to turn a red squirrel, a pottery class, and a chicken jalfrezi into a meaningful story. 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. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Snapchat 02:21 Dog chat 04:01 A side note on testosterone 04:34 Dog walking 06:56 Tom’s signalling scheme 10:56 The trouble with Rom 11:44 Tom’s Heathrow story 16:19 Rom’s holiday 18:00 Asking for photos 21:37 Rom’s airport mishap 28:50 Fast food and foreign countries 34:11 Tom’s issue with Fagan 39:18 On Raya 41:37 A Raya role play 48:15 Tom’s Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Top Pastry Choices, Friendship And Beard Tips 03.09.2026 30min

  How do the boys keep their beards so well groomed? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh and Tom tackle your listener questions, from friendship and what happens when life starts to change, to beard maintenance. Elsewhere, the boys rank their top five pastries, debate the merits of puff, shortcrust and filo, and attempt to answer the important question: how many samosas could one person actually eat? Plus, there's some holiday fashion advice, a debate about the perfect swim shorts and a deep dive into manscaping and the dangers of ingrown hairs. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:32 An email on changing friendships 04:42 Tom’s advice 06:40 Rom’s advice 08:57 Top 5 pastries 13:50 A question on holiday clothes 16:02 Rom calls out Tom 17:35 Holiday attire advice 21:17 A compliment from Tom 23:11 Beard questions 27:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tough Love, Parenting And The Marvel Universe 31.08.2026 37min

  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
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  School Bullies, Racism & Toilet Catastrophes 27.08.2026 28min

  How would you handle a school bully? In this episode of Wolf & Owl, Romesh opens up about being bullied at school and he shares a story about a fight that left a lasting impression. The boys discuss racism and answer an email on how to deal with your child being bullied. Elsewhere, they tackle a particularly unfortunate skid mark scenario before getting into some important toilet tips courtesy of Tom. Another week, another collection of questionable stories and life lessons 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 03:01 School bullying and racism  05:05 Romesh’s school fight 11:00 How to handle it 15:31 A skid mark scenario 12:51 Some safety advice 24:01 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kitchen Nightmares, Holidays And Comedy Careers 25.08.2026 50min

  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
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  Partner Advice, Phrogging And The Importance Of A Good Curry 20.08.2026 25min

  Would you rather find 10,000 cockroaches or a man living in your loft? On this week’s Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh tackle some very important questions, sent in by you, including how to show appreciation and whether there’s anything wrong with a woman proposing to a man. Things take a turn when they debate: would you rather discover 10,000 cockroaches in your loft, or one mysterious man who has secretly been living there for four years? And to help get to the answer, a role-play ensues, where Tom takes on the part of a very questionable phrogger. Plus, the boys discuss what makes a great curry and who’d make the best dinner guests for a curry night out. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:41 How to show appreciation for your partner 06:17 A side note on curries 08:53 Would You Rather? 10:21 A phrogging sketch 16:10 Should a woman propose? 22:07 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Manscaping, Country Music & Dinner Invites 17.08.2026 49min

  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
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  Do We Really Need A Summer Body? 13.08.2026 32min

  How do you stop procrastinating? On this week’s Wolf & Owl, Tom and Romesh answer your emails, giving advice on everything from unrealistic expectations to learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. They also tackle one of the biggest problems facing us all: procrastination. From writing scripts and stand-up to finishing their books, Romesh shares his top tips for getting things done when your brain would rather do absolutely anything else. Plus, there's a debate on which films would be best suited for a Muppets remake. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 Tom hates the new World Cup song 03:40 On patriotism 06:21 ⚽ Hate continued 07:42 A question on your summer body 17:22 How to stop procrastinating 20:32 Tour competition 21:30 Romesh’s procrastination top tips 27:05 A Muppets question 29:51 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Traitors, Therapy and Bathroom Etiquette 10.08.2026 51min

  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
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  Best Friends, Burglaries and Weddings 06.08.2026 23min

  Can you have a best friend over 30? On this week's Wolf & Owl, we're back in the inbox answering your emails, from wedding planning headaches, to poo robberies, to one of life's biggest questions: can you still have a best friend post-30? The guys tackle an unforgettable burglar dilemma, (yes, it involves someone being caught on the toilet), and somehow end up talking about goats and Tom's big issue with them along the way. Keep sending your questions, dilemmas and voice notes to [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Food Poisoning, Paris & Parenting 03.08.2026 48min

  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
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  Confrontations, Condiments and The Paranormal 30.07.2026 32min

  Do the Wolf and Owl believe in ghosts? This week, Tom and Romesh dive into another batch of your emails, tackling friendship dilemmas, lies, condiment controversies and the paranormal. The boys discuss whether you should confront a friend who's secretly back with their ex, reveal their favourite condiments and Romesh christens himself a "Hot Sauce Don". Plus, we receive some bizarre listener pictures of what they think producer Jon looks like. From debating ghosts and aliens, to mango chutney and mint sauce, it's another gloriously chaotic episode of Wolf & Owl. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:02 A friendship on the line 10:13 A condiment conundrum 11:44 Romesh loves TikTok 13:25 Favourite condiments 18:23 Some guesses on Jon 21:38 Paranormal experiences 29:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ross Kemp, Josh Widdicombe & The Celebrity Purge 27.07.2026 45min

  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
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  Vernon Kay, Meditation Boners & Sensory Deprivation 23.07.2026 19min

  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
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  Misfits Boxing, Gym Advice And Haters 20.07.2026 37min

  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
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  Dogs At Restaurants, Role Play & Retirement 16.07.2026 24min

  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
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  Heart Attacks, Trauma Dumps & Bad Service Stations 13.07.2026 42min

  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
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  Fart Stories, SNL Opinions And Mooning 09.07.2026 29min

  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