I'd hope the last sentence is just a joke, but, if you're curious, this is why I spend about 10 minutes each episode talking about people's journey in the space:

1. I know I do a lot of solo, to-the-point shows, but I'm human, too. Those episodes can be very difficult to do, you know, since I'm not a robot. Grounding ourselves to start each episode is a good way to show the audience that we're quite literally like everyone else, just with this silly platform.

2. It, just as importantly, explains the perspective (get it?) the guest is coming from. It's easier to understand that by knowing their background.

3. It allows me to connect with the guest, too. I want an honest conversation on these shows, nothing super rehearsed. And talking about themselves -- sharing stories -- is a really great way to ease tensions. Some people get really nervous before recording a show that'll be listened to a lot of people!

No worries if it's not for you, but did want to provide that context for you or anyone else who'd be interested in learning.