Roman Kemp and Tom Grennan to host new BBC podcast
Roman Kemp and musician Tom Grennan are to host a new BBC podcast, called “You About?”.
Roman Kemp and musician Tom Grennan are to host a new BBC podcast, called “You About?”.
It offers a raw, humorous, and honest glimpse into their genuine friendship, featuring the kind of chats they usually keep between close friends.
Commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live and produced by Insanity Studios, the series launches on BBC Sounds on Tuesday 20 May. Listeners can expect candid, unfiltered conversations filled with laughs, real talk, and personal moments. From mental health struggles to fashion mishaps, Roman and Tom cover it all—keeping things 100% authentic.
“You About? is exactly what it sounds like—just two mates chatting about life,” says Roman. “It’s not very planned, but that’s what makes it feel real.”
Tom adds: “It’s a proper chance for people to see who we really are, not just the version of us you get on stage or on TV.”
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.
“We’ll talk about the stuff we go through in our own lives and how we deal with it,” says Tom. “If even one person listening feels a bit less alone, then that means everything.”
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 to talk about already,” Roman laughs. “But we’re open to throwing the group chat wide open."
You About? will premiere on BBC Sounds on Tuesday 20 May, with new episodes released weekly, plus an exclusive bonus episode available only on BBC Sounds each week.