Hiya Babs
Hiya, Babs is the show that has everything. Each episode, we share about our lives, music, movies and pretty much whatever we want, really. Are we like all the other podcasts out there? Probably! Will it make you laugh? Yes! Is our chat chaotic? Also Yes! Every episode, we want to share good news stories since there is so much sadness and heartache in the world right now. So if you have a good news story, want us to wish you happy birthday, or anything. Let us know!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Pumpkin Spice Gays, Earworms and Just Don’t Be A Dick. Part 2
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) bef…
Pumpkin Spice Gays, Earworms and Just Don’t Be A Dick. Part 1
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) bef…
The Hamster, The Flag and The Phallic Painting
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 …
Licking TV's, Dying and Suckling On Nessies Nectar - Part 2
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 Hallowee…
Licking TV's, Dying and suckling on Nessies Nectar - Part 1
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 Hallowee…
Dinosaurs, Dictators and Donna Summer
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 al…
Red bush, soggy biscuits and the truth about neurodiversity
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 journe…
The Death of EDI, A New Pope And A Dirty Matcha
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, passio…
Navigating Faith, Sexuality And Building South Asian LGBT+ Representation
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+ …
Inclusive Accountancy, Business Allyship & a bit of Trance
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 …
LGBTQ+ Youth, Allies And A Blooming Good Tea
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 w…
Marginalised Groups, Gender Queer Identity & Celebrity Dogs
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 f…
Weird Sex Education, LGBT+ Inclusion & Being Fabulous
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 …
Double Bagging, Sausage Meat & LGBTQ Healthcare
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 f…
Buzz Lightyear, Business Flakes & Festive Cheer
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.
A Lil Bit Country, Queer Brilliance & F**k The Haters
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 …
Race, Reclaiming The Narrative & Becoming An Accomplice
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, educat…
Handmade Nottingham: Inclusion & Independent Retail
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 b…
ADHD, TikTok and Irn Bru chew
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 …
MS, Kindness And A Purple Midlife Crisis
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)…