Hiya Babs

September’s flying and so are our moods: cooler days, a harvest-moon reset, candles, incense and a little sage to clear the cobwebs. We dive into spirituality—full-moon feelings, visits to a medium, and those goosebump moments when loved ones seem to break through with oddly specific messages. That leads us to ghosts (why are they always Victorian?), belief vs. scepticism, and the strange comfort...

A warm-and-spicy ep that swerves from nostalgia to nuance. We kick off with iconic ad jingles (Bodyform power ballads, Iron-Bru “made in Scotland from girders,” and rogue double-glazing earworms) before slipping into full autumn mode: candles, chai, cozy darkness and the eternal “when does autumn actually start?” debate. Then we get serious: free speech vs harm in the wake of Graham Linehan’s arre...

A warm-and-spicy ep that swerves from nostalgia to nuance. We kick off with iconic ad jingles (Bodyform power ballads, Iron-Bru “made in Scotland from girders,” and rogue double-glazing earworms) before slipping into full autumn mode: candles, chai, cozy darkness and the eternal “when does autumn actually start?” debate. Then we get serious: free speech vs harm in the wake of Graham Linehan’s arre...

In this week’s Hiya Babs , Chris and Lee drift from bizarre dreams and sleepwalking tales into a very real conversation about patriotism, flags, and the rise of toxic nationalism. From giant hamsters in hamster balls to Paddington as the ultimate immigrant icon, they unpack how symbols like the Union Jack have been twisted into emblems of hate, and what that means for LGBTQ+ people and migrants in...

Ever licked a static telly? We have (sort of). This week we tackle fizzy water crimes, midlife chaos, mushroom pod coffins, and whether we’d rather come back as a majestic cedar or a haunted Halloween tree. Add in rants about body image, Nessie’s nectar, and Scottish tap water being elite – and you’ve got another fun filled episode of Hiya Babs. Part 2! (becasue you can'y shut us up!)

Ever licked a static telly? We have (sort of). This week we tackle fizzy water crimes, midlife chaos, mushroom pod coffins, and whether we’d rather come back as a majestic cedar or a haunted Halloween tree. Add in rants about body image, Nessie’s nectar, and Scottish tap water being elite – and you’ve got another fun filled episode of Hiya Babs

It starts with The Simpsons and somehow ends with prehistoric beasts, Taylor Swift’s love life, and the perils of modern politics. In between, Chris and Lee take on toxic masculinity, the state of allyship, and why finding a good news story in 2025 is harder than spotting a velociraptor. Expect laughs, a few soapbox moments, and a lot of laughs along the way.

In this episode, Chris and Lee are joined by the brilliant and refreshingly honest Nathyn. Fresh off his 40th birthday and proudly owning his identity as a combined ADHDer, Nathyn takes us on a journey from the corporate grind to carving out his own path in diversity and inclusion — with a special focus on neurodiversity. He opens up about getting diagnosed later in life, years of masking, and the...

After a short break, Babs and Lee are back to tackle the "shit show" of recent media and political events through a D&I lens. They dive into the frustrating narrative of D&I's supposed demise, passionately arguing for its fundamental importance and highlighting often-overlooked aspects. The conversation then navigates the contentious transgender rights debate, particularly th...

In this episode of DiversiTea, we're joined by the incredible Khakan Qureshi, founder of the social support group Finding a Voice and recipient of the British Empire Medal for his advocacy in LGBTQ+ equality. Khakan shares his powerful journey as an activist, starting later in life and navigating the complexities of being a gay Muslim man. 1 He opens up about the challenges he's faced, inc...

This week's LGBT+ History Month episode of Diversitea, we're joined by Kevin Drew, Director of Ascentant Accountancy based in Derby this week. Kevin discusses the pressures and expectations he faced within the sector before building his own inclusive business. We chat to about the power of community, running an accountancy without judgement, being an advocate and ally at Derby Pride and mo...

This week on Diversitea we spill the tea with Michelle Butler. Michelle has worked as a youth alliance coordinator for community action Derby and now in programme support. We spoke to her about her work within the LGBTQIA+ community, the awareness, work and allyship that she so passionately talks about. She discusses why now more than ever allyship is so importnat and why listening and turning up...

Activism & social change. This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month feels more fitting than ever. It's also timely to speak to Founder of Diversity Scotland, Tony Mccaffery who discusses challenges for gender equity and their Gender Queer identity journey. Tony is not only articulate but speaks so much honesty and truth when it comes to the social constructs of gender. Not to mention,...

We were so excited to be joined by the fabulous Saski for this wee's episode. Saski is a renowned and well established LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant and in her own words, fabulous lesbian. As well as being the official PRIDE host, radio presenter, panel moderator, she is also a professional singer and proud Queer parent. Is there anything that she can't do!? We kick off LGBT History Month by...

We're back! To kick off a new season, a new year and the start of LGBT+ History Month, we're delighted to have the amazing Ollie, Robbie & Divanka of  @prideprescription . These guys are three gay GPs from South London on a mission to de-bunk myths, educate and protect when it comes to LGBTQIA+ healthcare. Not only are they three of the nicest guys to have a laugh with (we'll never...

No guests, just family for our festive special. Join Chris & Lee as they talk festive traditions, highlights of season 5 and their aspirations for the year ahead.

In our season finale of Diversitea , we sit down with the incredibly talented queer country pop artist, Smashby. Known for their viral TikTok videos and joyful presence, Smashby opens up about living authentically, the healing power of music, and why reporting hate crimes is crucial. We dive into their journey as a queer artist, navigating social media, mental health, and the importance of speakin...

What an absolute force of nature Chikere is. It was a pleasure to have her join us for episode 9 of Diversitea. Chikere (Chee-kay-ray) is a DEI leader and a proud black woman who's championing, educating and commemorating inclusion, especially race within businesses. Chee spoke to us about the importance of going from an ally to accomplice, amplifying diverse stories and voices, not making assumpt...

How do you build a community of independent artists and creatives from all backgrounds? That's what Rhea of  @handmadenotts  has been doing for the past ten years. Supporting other independents, small businesses and championing those who have something to say. Handmade Nottingham recently celebrated their 10th Birthday and as Christmas fast approaches, Rhea took some time out of her busy Christmas...

On Episode 7 of Diversitea, we had a cuppa with  @adhgreg  to talk all things ADHD. Greg's grown a following and community on TikTok from his fly on the wall style videos that are wholesome, unpolished and show an insight into how someone with ADHD thinks, reacts, behave and the stigma attached. Being neurodivergent is something that many people are still learning about. The waitilist for ADHD dia...

we're delighted to announce Disability Advocate and all round amazing human being Mark Webb as our special guest for episode 6! Mark has an incurable progressive illness called Multiple Sclerosis (MS), delivers disability awareness and advocacy workshops, is a keynote speaker and TEDx talker. We met Mark on a panel back in March and his positivity, knowledge, humour and thirst for life is endearin...

From Disney World to the military to Mental Health Advisor and Psychotherapist trainee. Matt has done it all! It was great to have him on the podcast to speak about the science of therapy and why listening is a great healer. The myth that therapists give advice and so much more.

We spoke with the incredible and inspirational Jane Cubbin on the Diversitea podcast the other day. Jane spoke about her journey as a Mother as her son, Charlie battled his mental health, gender dysphoria, his younger brother having cancer and the process to transitioning. We couldn't help but get a lump in our throats. Not only is she incredibly passionate about trans rights and visibility, this...

We're joined by friend, business owner and all round lovely human being Emma Glover for episode 3. Em is the Director of Victress Digital and a close friend of Lee & Chris. Over the past few years, she's become a big advocate for therapy, learnt that we can be our own biggest critics and talks about how routine keeps her grounded. We also talk about her love for anything emo or ginger. We were...

In this week's episode we are joined but the Waffle house podcast host Taylor James. Taylor discusses his own journey with mental health, how the one-size-all all approach doesn't always work and the power of finding your tribe! Also, we get answers to the the burning questions: Who does Chris Look like? What is the most superior drink? And what is the best waffle topping!