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Romesh Ranganathan: There's A Dark Voice In My Head That I've Learnt To Control

Feb 9, 2023

Romesh Ranganathan, a British comedian and former maths teacher, shares his unique journey from classrooms to comedy stages. He opens up about the mental health battles that often accompany success and the pressures of family expectations. Romesh discusses how past struggles, including his father's imprisonment, shaped his humor and resilience. He reveals the therapeutic role of comedy in managing anxiety and self-doubt, offering a candid look at the intersection of personal growth and creativity.

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Romesh Ranganathan

Highlights

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Episode notes

Reflecting on the Influence of Negative Experiences

01:30

Intro

2min

The Genesis of a Comedic Journey

4min

The Weight of Expectations

26min

Coping with Comedy: Navigating Mental Health

13min

Passion, Performance, and Personal Growth

3min

From Classroom to Comedy Stage

12min

A Journey of Resilience and Comedy

20min

The Crisis of Meaning and Personal Identity in Contemporary Life

2min

Embracing Artistry and Overcoming Personal Struggles

3min

From a maths teacher and occasional rapper to one of the UK’s most popular comedians, you would think this was the set up to one of Romesh Ranganathan’s typically deadpan jokes. However, as is the case with most comedians behind the jokes and laughter lies pain.

After bursting onto our screens Romesh has been constantly working always afraid that his success could slip out from under him at any second, stemming from his family struggles as a teenager when his father was sent to prison and life as he knew it fell apart.

In this hilarious but also intimate conversation Romesh discusses the life experiences that have provided him the endless material for his sell out shows but also the challenges that have made him the man he is today.

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