The Romesh Ranganathan Show We Accidentally Ignored 632 Emails…
May 13, 2026
They uncover a comedy of errors after realising 632 listener messages were missed and apologise. Playful advice covers ageing relationships, learning a non-English mother-in-law’s language, and impressing family. A chaotic swap-your-life-for-24-hours segment sparks funny plans and a Tamil telling-off. Expect light-hearted banter, meditation chat and promises to tackle the backlog.
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Own The Mistake And Clear Up The Inbox
- Apologise and fix communication errors quickly when you discover them.
- The show found 632 unheard emails after checking the wrong inbox and committed to reading and replying to them to make amends.
Check Health First Then Encourage Gentle Activity
- If an older partner slows down, encourage a medical checkup before assuming personality changes.
- Shanthi advises blood tests and supplements after noticing tiredness, and Romesh recommends compromise like gentle walks.
Prioritise Live Experiences That Stick
- Make live experiences a priority because they create lasting memories.
- Romesh notes he rarely gets to be an audience member but values gigs and recommends redeeming rewards for memorable outings.