We Are L17 & Global

Then & Now with Babatúndé and Leonie Aléshé

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TV’s stand up comedian Babatunde Aléshé and his wife Leonie discuss parenting a young family. The pair reminisce about their childhoods and compare to their experiences as parents. Was life better way back when, or is modern life much better? Listen now to find out, on Global Player. Go to globalplayer.com or search for Global Player on your app store.

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Mar 18, 2026

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Episodes

END OF SEASON RECAP 18.03.2026

It’s the season finale of Then & Now! To celebrate, Baba and Leonie look back at some of the best questions and debates from earlier in the series. But with fresh eyes (and possibly new opinions), they revisit their old answers to decide what really holds up today. Was it better then , or is it better now? A perfect episode to wrap up the season so Thank you for listening from all the team. We...

KIDS CAN HUMBLE YOU! 11.03.2026

Nothing humbles you like becoming a parent. On this episode, Baba and Leonie speak on the most humbling moments since having kids and what having kids does to your ego and identity.

KIDS ARE TOO CAREFUL NOWADAYS!! 04.03.2026

When was the last time you saw a kid with a cast on? Is the adventurous trait been lost in kids these days. Baba and Leonie speak on how safe guarded kids are nowadays. As much as it has its pros. Are kids not exploring anymore like we used to?

TOLU AND YEMI 25.02.2026

On this weeks episode, we're joined by the amazing Tolu (aka Dont Jealous Me) and his wife Yemi Ogunmefun. We talk about how they met and what was it like when they first proposed. We also talk about the differences we have raising kids in this day and age compared to how they were raised back in the day.

THE POWER OF AI 18.02.2026

In today's episode. Baba and Leonie speak on the strength of AI. They speak about the Pros and cons and how much it affects kids and their learning today. Are the kids getting lazy with it or more intuitive with it?

FAMILY DRAMA 11.02.2026

On todays episode, Baba and Leonie go into family drama. With the conversation of the Beckhams. They speak about the issues that are faced when parents dont get along with the relationships in the family. We're also given a few issues so stay tuned.

SURVEILLANCE CULTURE 04.02.2026

In todays episode. Baba and Leonie speak on surveillance culture, whether they would track their childs phone and the difference between dangers back in the day and now.

WINTER WOES WITH THE ALESHES 28.01.2026

On this episode we speak on the lovely cold that comes with the new year. How do we prepare for it. What are snow days like now compared to back in the day. We are also back with some dilemmas. One that has Baba seeing RED!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!! 21.01.2026

Happy New Year Guys! Hope you had a wonderful welcoming into the new year! We're back and we're talking about how we spent our lil break with the kids. We also are back with some confessions and dilemmas so stay tuned!

12 DAYS OF PARENTING 17.12.2025

On this episode. Baba and Leonie let you in on some of the days which has shaped the memories of their kids. 12 days in fact.

WHAT WE'VE LEARNT IN 2025 10.12.2025

On this episode. Baba and Leonie wrap up this special year with a recap of what they've been up to and the things they are grateful for.

EMMANUEL SONUBI!!! 03.12.2025

On this weeks episode. Baba and Leonie are joined by the amazing gentle giant Emmanuel Sonubi. We talk about all things from playing out, to homework and how we deal with mental health compared to our parents.

JAY AND YASSER 26.11.2025

On this episode we're joined by Jay and Yasser from Capital and Capital Xtra. We speak about their journey as brand new dads and their upcoming podcast.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? 19.11.2025

In this episode. Baba and Leonie give their advice on how they would deal with ANY Situation. We give them some hypothetical survival situations and they tell us what they would do.

YOUR DILEMMAS 12.11.2025

Hey guys. Today Baba and Leonie discuss some of the dilemmas that have been given to us by the viewers. We give our takes on what we would do and if we've had to deal with the same dilemmas before.

10 MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 05.11.2025

On this episode, Baba and Leonie give their takes on some of the most commonly asked questions on the Google Search.

GROWING UP TOO FAST 29.10.2025

In this episode. Baba and Leonie speak about kids in this day and age. Are they growing up too fast? Is this new generation too ahead of their time or should they be more concerned about being kids.--

GEORGE LEWIS 22.10.2025

On this episode we have a special guest with us. Its the comedian we all love from his crazy sketches George Lewis. We speak about all things, from his tour and how he's coping being a dad.

DILEMMAS THAT SHAKE THE INTERNET 15.10.2025

And we're back! We speak some more dilemmas we've seen that have shaken up the internet. Baba and Leonie speak on how they would deal with the dilemmas and Baba also speaks on how his tour has been going.

DESREEN & JAMES TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING PARENTING 08.10.2025

On todays episode, we are joined with the influencer couple Desreen and James Chuka. We speak about everything we can raising kids from the highs and the lows. Expect a lot of laughs and banter.

MORE PARENT CONFESSIONS 02.10.2025

You guys liked the confessions so much we did another episode. Theres so many to choose from we couldnt decide! Let us know if you have any confessions that you want to speak on and we'll bring it up on the pod.

WHAT DID OUR PARENTS GET RIGHT? 02.10.2025

Tune into another episode where Baba Leonie speak about what how life was back then vs Now. In this episode we speak about the things we can say our parents dealt with better than how we deal with things now. From mental health to discipline. We talk about it all

PARENT CONFESSIONS 17.09.2025

On todays Episode, Baba and Leonie go through the internets Parents confessions. The things parents do that they dont tell their kids. We have a look at the craziest and creative ones and see what these other parents are scheming on.

PARENTING DILEMMAS PART TWO 10.09.2025

In This episode Baba and Leonie continue on with Dilemmas. If you guys have any dilemmas or questions you would like to ask. Please feel free to contact us and bring them in.

AND WE'RE BACK TO SCHOOL 03.09.2025

Its September and the kids are about to go back to school. On this episode Baba and Leonie speak on how their summer holidays were. They also talk about going back to school and starting a new year. The highs and the lows and just taking us back into a time capsule of school and how it is Then and Now.

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