BBC Radio 5 Live is launching a fresh new-look podcast for its presenters, Elis James and John Robins.
As we reported last November, the pair will double up by releasing two episodes each week. The revamped podcast will be hosted in a new studio where they will deliver personal anecdotes, pop culture references and more, with the odd special guest joining them along the way.
The first episode of the new series launches on BBC Sounds on Tuesday 6 February, with a feature-packed version airing on BBC Radio 5 Live on Friday afternoons from 1pm-2pm.
Elis James said: “John is one of the world’s great polymaths, and when a mind like his is set free into the world of digital content, it evolves at around a billion times faster than technology can keep pace with. And that’s why our show has to evolve too. We’re so excited to spearhead a campaign for a fully digital Britain by 2032.”
John Robins added: “Somehow we’ve created a bigger, smaller, longer, shorter, live and pre-recorded podcast, creating a digital bridge between BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Live.
“We are excited to be a part of the BBC of tomorrow. BBC Sounds is the most exciting platform to emerge in the audio realm since the in-ear headphone. And 5 Live? Well, it’s Livesey, it’s Munchetty, It’s Chiles. It’s the voice of the UK. It’s a match made in heaven.”
