Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

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

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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com. 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com 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 wolfowlpod@gmail.com 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