You are about to listen to a BBC podcast and I'd like to tell you a bit about what goes into making one.
I'm Siddhartha Sese, an assistant Commissioner of podcasts for BBC Sounds.
I pull a lot of levers to support a diverse range of podcasts on all sorts of subjects.
Relationships, identity, comedy, even one that mixes poetry, music and inner city life.
So one day I'll be helping hosts develop their ideas, the next backchecking a feature, and the next looking at how a podcast connects with its audience.
And maybe that's you.
So if you like this podcast, check out some others on BBC Sounds.
BBC Sounds Music Radio podcasts.
I'm worried about my chair now.
When I move, it creaks.
Are you picking that up, Paul?
So don't move.
So stop moving.
Hello, I'm Louis Theroux and welcome to my podcast series for BBC Radio 4, Grounded with Louis Theroux.
Like you, I'm in lockdown, or at least I think I am.
It's all a little unclear and for the last few weeks, I've been recording conversations with people I've always been keen to talk to, who also may or may not be on lockdown.
Yes.
Wait a sec.
Go to voice record.
We're having to rely on our guests to record their half of the conversation.