In 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, Inner Ear produced the podcast series 10 Lockdown Kilos and Friends, hosted by Jamie MacDonald and guests. This project showcased Inner Ear’s ability to adapt to challenging circumstances and deliver engaging, high-quality content entirely remotely.
Project Overview
The series was born out of the isolation and shared experiences of lockdown. Jamie MacDonald, a celebrated comedian and broadcaster, brought together a diverse line-up of friends, performers and fellow comedians to talk candidly about life in lockdown, mental health, comedy, creativity and the struggle to resist piling on “lockdown kilos” as daily routines were upended.
Inner Ear’s Role
Inner Ear managed the full production process for the podcast, including:
- Remote recording with guests in different locations, ensuring clear audio and a relaxed, conversational feel.
- Editing and post-production, delivering episodes that flowed naturally despite the physical distance between contributors.
- Podcast hosting and distribution using the Transistor platform, making the series accessible on all major podcast apps and directories.
- Creative direction, supporting Jamie and his guests to find authentic, relevant stories that resonated with listeners during an unprecedented time.
Key Features & Achievements
- Adaptation to remote workflows: Inner Ear developed new systems for remote podcast production, maintaining sound quality and lively conversation even when recording from home environments.
- Topical and relatable content: Episodes focused on the realities of lockdown, offering humour, solidarity and insight for a wide audience.
- Engaging guest list: The podcast featured a variety of voices, with Jamie’s trademark wit and warmth drawing out memorable stories from each guest.
Impact and Legacy
10 Lockdown Kilos and Friends found an audience hungry for connection and laughter during a challenging period. The series helped listeners feel less alone, demonstrating the power of digital media to build community even at a distance.
Listen Now
All episodes of 10 Lockdown Kilos and Friends are available to stream on Transistor.fm and major podcast platforms.
Are you looking to create a podcast or need advice on remote audio production? Contact Inner Ear to discuss your next project.
Written and presented by Jamie MacDonald. Editing and audio production by Bobby Perman for Inner Ear. Original music by S-Type. Executive Producer: Dougal Perman. This podcast is a co-production between Jamie MacDonald and Inner Ear.
Special guests: Bruce Morton, Rosie Jones, Andrew Maxwell and Laura Lexx.
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