Judi Love On Self-Care, Posh Gyms & Comedy Acting

How does Judi Love do it all?

In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, comedian, actor and writer, Judi Love joins Romesh to discuss her remarkable career, from becoming the first Black British woman to headline the London Palladium to starring in upcoming projects including Girl Group and and Channel 4's Schooled.

Judi opens up about comedy as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed dyslexia, the importance of self-care, and why she's learnt to fiercely protect her peace. She also reveals her dream of studying for a PhD exploring the impact of joy and laughter on our wellbeing.

Plus, there's a question from Shanthi, a game of Misquoted, and Judi shares her problem with posh gyms plus an unbelievable crash out story.



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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:20 Rom is big in the game

02:55 Judi’s shade to Romesh

07:39 Work ethic

09:35 A gift for Judi

13:33 On dyslexia, school and humour

15:10 Judi’s comedy influences

17:00 Comedy writing

21:30 Americans vs English

24:18 The NYC comedy scene

26:00 Judi’s upcoming tour

26:32 Romeh’s toilet story

29:57 Our Table Podcast

30:56 A question from Shanthi

33:47 A call from Rebel Wilson

35:28 Judi’s problem with posh gyms

36:22 Girl Group the new movie

38:24 Acting and Writing

41:16 On Schooled

44:28 Getting a PhD

46:20 Judi & Rom’s covid content

48:23 The benefits of comedy

49:50 Self care and health

53:14 Misquoted

01:01:47 Being mistaken for other celebs

01:04:45 An exclusive

01:09:33 Outro
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The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense take on life, proving that the funniest and most relatable conversations often happen around the kitchen table. Leave a voice note for Romesh and Shanthi by messaging +447731623355, @theromeshshow on Instagram, or emailing [email protected]. A Ranga Bee Production in Partnership with Listen.

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