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.
A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform.
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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