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Jul 2020
1h 17m

Ep 65: Romesh Ranganathan

Plosive
About this episode

The restaurant’s re-opened (with new Covid precautions) and the first guest of series 4 is Romesh Ranganathan! Romesh is in his garage, Ed's in his home and the genie’s in his lamp.


Listen to Romesh’s podcast ‘Hip Hop Saved My Life’ on Acast

Follow Romesh on Twitter and Instagram: @RomeshRanga


Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).


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And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


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