Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to tell you why I love podcasting.

I'm Sasha Johansson, I'm an Assistant Commissioner for the BBC and I work on making podcasts.

My real passion is discovering unbelievable unheard stories and working with the biggest

stars who can really bring those stories to life.

I love the whole process of making podcasts from the spark of an idea to hearing the final

edit.

There's nothing like it.

What makes BBC podcast special is that we're working for you, so whatever we commission

has to reflect the things that you care about and love, wherever you are in the UK.

So if you like this BBC podcast, there's so much more to discover.

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Hello, I'm welcome to another podcast in Midnight Meat, less of an interview and more of a chat.

I'm one that I hope gives you a real insight into my interview A rather than just a rush

through every single point of their career.

Tonight it's Russell Kay and he's got one of the fastest minds I've ever encountered

and I always love every second in his company.

Of course, he's known for being a stand up comic, but when you look at what he's achieved,

he's a novelist, he's a presenter and of course a playwright as well, I should warn you

before we start this.

You often don't need questions, we're Russell.

I just kind of hold on and try and keep up, I absolutely love that.

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