The Romesh Ranganathan Show Shanthi's Hot Takes: Gentle Parenting, Ice Baths & Air Fryers
Apr 1, 2026
A lively chat covers gentle parenting and when discipline shifts as kids grow. They spar over air fryers, kitchen habits and whether liners are cheating. Ice baths get teased for hype and hassle. Quick takes on WhatsApp, supermarkets and calorie counting add bite. Warm family stories and listener dilemmas weave through the fun.
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University Dance Moves Gone Wrong
- Romesh recounted giving dancing instructions at university, telling friends "slow it down, slow it down, now you're cool," which embarrasses him now.
- The story highlights early attempts to fit in and how old personas become humorous family anecdotes.
Self-Checkout Alienates Some Shoppers
- Shanthi dislikes supermarket self-checkouts because she distrusts the machines and misses staffed service.
- Her view underscores how automation can alienate older shoppers who value human assistance and clarity.
Don't Let Menu Calories Ruin A Treat
- Romesh warns calorie counts on menus can spoil restaurant treats by making people order less enjoyable, so enjoy occasional meals without over-focusing on numbers.
- Shanthi agrees she watches her food but prefers not to count calories when treating herself.