Podcasts: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, pretty much every day, actually. I find them brilliant for passing the time when I'm on the go. Usually, I'll pop my headphones in while doing the washing-up or walking into town, just to keep my mind occupied.

I'm quite keen on history and investigative journalism shows. I love episodes that dig into lesser-known historical events or solve complex mysteries. They're engaging, and I always feel like I've learned something worthwhile by the end.

Most of the time, it's during my morning commute on the train. It helps drown out the background chatter and makes the journey fly by. Occasionally, I'll also put a comedy episode on in the evening to unwind before bed.

Definitely. Quite a few of my mates are really into them. We often swap recommendations when we meet up for coffee, especially if someone's stumbled across a gripping new series about sports or current affairs.

I doubt it, to be honest. It sounds like a lot of hard work, editing audio and constantly coming up with fresh topics. I think I'm much better suited to being a casual listener rather than a host.