You About? with Kemp and Grennan reveals the conversations they usually save for the group chat…
Commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live and produced by Insanity Studios, this new series which launches on BBC Sounds next week, offers listeners a window into the unfiltered, unscripted conversations that only true mates can have. Expect banter, heart-to-hearts, and plenty of laughs as Roman and Tom go deep into everything from mental health to fashion faux pas, all while keeping it 100% real.
“I think it will be more like conversations between friends for the listener. I think you can have that raw honesty, and I think people are more willing to accept the honesty.” – Roman
“I’m excited to let people in and get a glimpse of what we’re like when we get together as mates, behind closed doors!” – Tom
The two first became mates in 2018 – after meeting at the gym – and have been close ever since. Now, they’re bringing that same energy to a podcast that’s as warm, honest and hilarious as their real-life friendship.
Richard Maddock, Commissioning Editor at BBC Radio 5 Live, says: “Roman and Tom have a really special friendship. They are two mates from two different backgrounds who crossed paths with each other and became the best of friends. Their conversations are genuine, authentic and hilarious…with some amazing stories to tell. Whether they’re talking about music, football, gossip, relationships or their celebrity circles, you never know what they are going to say next.”
With Roman’s TV and radio background, and Tom’s music and down-to-earth charm, the podcast brings together two very different worlds – and plenty of shared experiences. Both are passionate advocates for mental health and hope the podcast gives listeners something they can relate to, laugh along with, and maybe even find comfort in. While the series will focus on Roman and Tom’s ‘bromance’, listeners can expect the occasional cameo from their wide circle of friends.
“We’ve got a lot of ground to cover ourselves, but our friendship group does go wider than just the two of us, so, we’ll occasionally be opening our little black book to see who wants to come down and join the chat. And we’re always open to our listeners telling us who they want to join us too.” – Roman
“I think the podcast will allow listeners to hear about what we have going on in our lives and in our minds, but not only that, it is yet another way that we can talk through our experiences with mental health – what techniques we use to navigate our own journeys and hopefully that will help others.” – Tom
You About? will premiere on BBC Sounds on Tuesday, May 20th, with new episodes released weekly, plus an exclusive bonus episode available only on BBC Sounds each week.
