THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST EP.119 - ROMESH RANGANATHAN
Apr 16, 2020
Adam Buxton chats with British stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan about his career, TV shows, struggles with comedy, COVID-19 concerns, environmental impact of server farms, dealing with fame and criticism, anger management, and rewriting knowledge in an entertaining and reflective conversation.
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Distinctive British Comedy Style
- British comedy has a unique downbeat, self-deprecating style distinct from American comedy.
- This tone is linked to British cultural traits such as apologizing and subtlety in humor.
Romesh's Panel Show Freeze Anecdote
- Romesh froze during his "Have I Got News for You" appearance and barely spoke for most of the show.
- This silence made him feel like a failure and impacted his confidence on live TV panel shows.
Prioritize Family Over Appearances
- Cut back on non-essential panel show appearances to preserve family time.
- Communicate with agents and production to space out work commitments effectively.