(CNN) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify, saying they hope it brings "warmth, a smile and something to think about" to listeners at the end of a difficult year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reflect on the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, kicking off the podcast by thanking "health care workers and front care workers for their sacrifices," and playing a greeting from Elton John in quarantine with his family. All the celebrities and artists who appear on the podcast sent in audio diaries instead of appearing over Zoom, because the couple said they didn't want to tell someone they were "on mute." Matt Haig, author of "Notes on a Nervous Planet," a book the couple loved, also makes an appearance to talk about his own struggles during lockdown. Other guests include Tyler Perry, Stacey Abrams, José Andrés, Brené Brown, Deepak Chopra, James Cordon, Elton John, and Naomi Osaka.

Source: CNN December 29, 2020 17:48 UTC