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Then & Now with Babatúndé and Leonie Aléshé
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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- END OF SEASON RECAPMar 18, 2026 · 44 minIt’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'll see you guys soon.
- KIDS CAN HUMBLE YOU!Mar 11, 2026 · 42 minNothing 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!!Mar 4, 2026 · 39 minWhen 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 YEMIFeb 25, 2026 · 1 hrOn 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 AIFeb 18, 2026 · 41 minIn 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 DRAMAFeb 11, 2026 · 34 minOn 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 CULTUREFeb 4, 2026 · 41 minIn 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 ALESHESJan 28, 2026 · 52 minOn 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!!Jan 21, 2026 · 51 minHappy 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 PARENTINGDec 17, 2025 · 56 minOn 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 2025Dec 10, 2025 · 46 minOn 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!!!Dec 3, 2025 · 56 minOn 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 YASSERNov 26, 2025 · 59 minOn 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?Nov 19, 2025 · 47 minIn 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 DILEMMASNov 12, 2025 · 54 minHey 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 QUESTIONSNov 5, 2025 · 38 minOn this episode, Baba and Leonie give their takes on some of the most commonly asked questions on the Google Search.
- GROWING UP TOO FASTOct 29, 2025 · 41 minIn 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 LEWISOct 22, 2025 · 39 minOn 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 INTERNETOct 15, 2025 · 50 minAnd 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 PARENTINGOct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minOn 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 CONFESSIONSOct 2, 2025 · 35 minYou 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?Oct 2, 2025 · 48 minTune 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 CONFESSIONSSep 17, 2025 · 38 minOn 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 TWOSep 10, 2025 · 46 minIn 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 SCHOOLSep 3, 2025 · 40 minIts 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.
- TERRIBLE TEENSAug 27, 2025 · 50 minIn this episode of Then and Now, Leonie and Baba tackle the raw truth of raising teenagers — from backchat and slammed doors to moments that test every ounce of patience. With hilarious stories and heartfelt reflections, they unpack why the teen years feel like “war at home” and how parents can survive the chaos with love, humour, and perspective.
- PARENTING INFO OVERLOADAug 20, 2025 · 38 minIn this episode of Then and Now, Leoni and Baba dive into the chaos of parenting in the age of information overload. From old-school wisdom passed down by grandparents to modern-day Google searches, they explore whether knowing too much actually makes parenting harder. Expect honesty, laughter, and real talk about how parents can strike a balance between tradition, tech, and trusting themselves.
- PARENTING DILEMMASAug 13, 2025 · 42 minThis week on Then and Now, Baba and Leonie discuss some Parenting Dilemmas. From in-laws discipline on children and what would you do if your child acts up on the street.
- PARENTING METHODS PART TWOAug 6, 2025 · 47 minIn this episode of the Then and Now Podcast, Leonie and Babatunde dive into the evolving world of parenting — from feral summers and gentle parenting to AI-influenced trends like FAFO and Type C parenting. With humour, honesty, and a whole lot of real talk, they unpack the pressures, myths, and everyday hilarity of raising kids in today’s world. Whether you’re a free-flowing dolphin parent or a no-nonsense tiger, this one’s for every caregiver just trying to figure it out.
- The Highs and Lows of ParentingJul 30, 2025 · 34 minLeonie and Baba open up about the raw, joyful, and emotional journey of parenthood. From sleepless nights and fertility struggles to laughter-filled moments and teaching kids about identity, this heartfelt episode is for every parent in the trenches — and every listener who wants to understand the beauty and weight of raising children.
- SUMMER HOLIDAYSJul 23, 2025 · 52 minLeonie and Baba compare summer holidays then vs now in this fun and relatable episode. From wild childhood memories and playing out all day to today’s screen-obsessed kids, expensive camps, and parenting guilt, they unpack it all. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and honest takes on juggling work, fun, and family. Whether you’re a free-range kid at heart or a modern parent just trying to survive the holidays, this is the ultimate summer holiday survival guide.
- Maternity and Paternity ProblemsJul 16, 2025 · 57 minIn this heartfelt and hilarious episode of the Then and Now podcast. Leonie and Baba tackle a topic they’ve never fully explored before: maternity and paternity leave, both from a personal and cultural lens. The conversation dives deep into:
• 🍼 How family and community supported childcare “back in the day”
• 🧾 The realities of statutory maternity and paternity leave in the UK
• 🔄 The emotional and financial pressures that parents face returning to work too early
• 👶🏾 The disparities between countries like Sweden, Japan, the USA, and the UK in parental leave policy
• 💬 A candid and funny look at fatherhood, responsibilities, and bonding time
• 🧠 Mental health and the cultural stigma around fathers taking leave
• 💔 Why many parents feel unsupported by the system – and why that might be leading to fewer children
Throughout, Leonie and Baba share personal stories – from growing up in multigenerational households to wild moments like a four-year-old Bubba sneaking out to find his mum – and open up about how different things were when they had their son vs their daughter.
- The Annoying Things People Say to ParentsJul 9, 2025 · 47 minIn this hilarious and unfiltered episode of Then and Now, Babatunde and Leonie tackle the often unsolicited, frequently irritating, and occasionally outrageous things people say to parents. From “cherish every moment” to “when’s the next baby?” – the Aleshes break down the pressures, toxic positivity, and blunt comments that come from strangers, family, and even friends.
They share their personal experiences as parents of two, explore the reality behind social media myths, and open up about how they handle advice, judgment, and that constant “outside noise.” It’s raw, relatable, and ridiculously funny – perfect for anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of questionable parenting commentary.
- Question Time!Jul 2, 2025 · 41 minThis week on Then and Now, Babatunde and Leonie dive into the hilarious, heartfelt, and often awkward world of parenting’s toughest moments – answering the wild questions kids love to ask. From “Can I say that word?” to “Where do babies come from?” the couple share honest conversations, cultural contrasts, and laugh-out-loud stories from their own parenting experiences. With their signature humour and warmth, they explore how to navigate language, growing up, faith, and family – all while raising two very curious kids. Whether it’s “lady gardens,” fart etiquette, or the chaos of football fandom, this episode is packed with relatable gems for parents at any stage.
- New Parenting Social TrendsJun 25, 2025 · 46 minThis week on Then and Now, Babatunde and Leonie Aleshe dive into the wild world of modern parenting trends. From baby raves and nesting parties to house-moving “parties” and child-friendly beach clubs, they explore how millennial and Gen Z parents are redefining family fun. Expect big laughs as the couple weigh in on strobe lights for toddlers, assembling baby furniture with friends, and whether a DJ-less house move really counts as a party. As always, they share personal stories, sharp observations, and plenty of playful banter — all wrapped in a heartfelt reminder of how vital community is in parenting today.
- Fathers Day with Eddie Kadi!Jun 18, 2025 · 47 minThis week on Then and Now, we’re celebrating Father’s Day the only way we know how — with laughter, real talk, and a little chaos. Joining Babatunde and Leonie is comedian, broadcaster, Eddie Kadi.
From proud dad moments to parenting flops, cultural clashes to soft parenting debates, nothing is off-limits. Expect hilarious stories, sharp perspectives, and a look at how fatherhood has evolved (and how much has stayed exactly the same).
Whether you’re a dad, have a dad, or are just trying to survive parenting — this one’s for you.
- Parenting and Cost of LivingJun 11, 2025 · 52 minThis week we’re talking about parenting in the cost of living crisis. The worries that come with rising shopping bills and some hacks to help pinch the pennies. Plus some nostalgic look backs at how it was when we were kids.
- HALF TERM!Jun 4, 2025 · 45 minIn this feel-good episode of Then and Now, Babatunde Aléshé and his wife Leonie chat all things half term—from juggling routines to keeping the kids entertained without breaking the bank.
They share their go-to activities, family traditions, and creative ways to make the most of time off school. From local trips and free days out to staying sane indoors (yes, screen time gets a mention), this episode is full of real-life gems for parents looking to keep it fun, affordable, and stress-free.
Whether you’re planning ahead or winging it week by week, this is the ultimate half-term guide—served with laughs, love, and loads of practical tips.
- PARENTING FEARSMay 28, 2025 · 50 minOn this eye-opening episode of Then and Now, Babatunde Aléshé and his wife Leonie dive into the modern fears that come with raising children today—from the rise of AI to the realities of climate change.
With their signature honesty and warmth, they explore what it means to parent in a world that feels unpredictable and fast-moving. How do you prepare your kids for a future that’s still being written? What do you pass down when the rulebook keeps changing? And how do you find balance between protecting your children and empowering them?
It’s a raw, thoughtful conversation about navigating uncertainty, holding onto hope, and parenting with purpose in a world that’s shifting beneath our feet.
- DECISION TIMEMay 21, 2025 · 50 minOn this episode of Then and Now, Babatunde Aléshé and his wife Leonie get real about the everyday (and not-so-everyday) decisions they make as parents—and how those choices shape their children in the long run.
From cultural values and discipline to emotional well-being, the couple reflect on their own upbringings, what they’ve carried forward, and what they’ve chosen to do differently. With honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour, they explore how parenting isn’t just about the “now,” but about planting seeds for the future.
A relatable, thought-provoking conversation for any parent trying to do their best—one decision at a time.
- SHARENTING!May 14, 2025 · 52 minOn the latest episode of Then and Now, Babatunde and Leonie Aleshe dive into the world of ‘sharenting’ — the tricky line between sharing family moments online and protecting your kids’ privacy. With warmth, humour, and real-life perspective, they unpack the rise of kids having their own YouTube channels, the pressures of parenting in the digital age, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. It’s an honest, relatable conversation for every modern parent navigating the online world.
- TERRIBLE TEENS!May 7, 2025 · 57 minJoin Babatunde Aleshe and his wife, Leonie, in this engaging episode of their podcast as they dive into the exciting yet challenging journey of parenting teenagers! As they anticipate their children entering their teen years, they reflect on their own experiences growing up, comparing the unique challenges and freedoms they faced. Babatunde and Leonie will share their hopes, fears, and strategies for navigating this pivotal stage of life, while also discussing how the world has changed since their teenage years. Tune in for a candid conversation filled with nostalgia, laughter, and practical advice for embracing the teenage years with grace and understanding!
- Children & DisciplineApr 30, 2025 · 55 minJoin Babatunde Aleshe and his wife, Leonie, in this enlightening episode of their podcast as they discuss the essential topic of disciplining children. Drawing from their own experiences growing up, they’ll share heartfelt stories about the lessons they learned and the values instilled in them. Babatunde and Leonie explore effective discipline strategies, the importance of communication, and how their backgrounds influence their parenting style today. Tune in for valuable insights, candid reflections, and a dose of humor as they navigate the complexities of raising well-rounded children in today’s world!
- TODDLERS! 😅Apr 23, 2025 · 33 minIn this episode, Babatunde and his wife, Leonie Aleshe, take a trip down memory lane as they compare their experiences with toddlers—then vs. now! From sleepless nights and tantrums to the adorable (and hilarious) moments that make it all worthwhile, they share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Has parenting a toddler changed over the years, or are some things just universal? Tune in for plenty of laughter, real talk, and relatable parenting moments!
- How Do You do YOUR Easter?Apr 16, 2025 · 46 minJoin Babatunde Aleshe and his wife, Leonie, in this special Easter episode of their podcast! They’ll dive into their beloved Easter traditions, share heartwarming memories, and discuss the significance of the holiday in their lives. From festive family gatherings to delicious recipes and fun activities, Babatunde and Leonie will inspire you to celebrate Easter with joy and togetherness. Tune in for a delightful conversation that blends humor, love, and the true spirit of Easter!
- Homework: Then vs NowApr 9, 2025 · 45 minIn this episode, Babatunde and his wife, Leonie Aleshe, tackle the topic of homework—then vs. now! From their own childhood struggles with times tables and handwriting to the modern-day battle of getting kids to focus, they share hilarious stories, parenting wins (and fails), and the surprising ways homework has changed over the years. Is it harder now, or were we just as dramatic back in the day? Tune in for laughs, nostalgia, and some real talk about raising school-age kids!
- Age Gaps Between ChildrenApr 2, 2025 · 47 minOn this episode of their podcast, Babatunde and his wife, Leonie Aleshe, dive into the topic of age gaps between children. From the benefits of having kids close in age to the challenges of a bigger gap, they share their personal experiences, funny anecdotes, and honest thoughts on what works best for different families. Whether you’re planning for another baby or just curious about the dynamics, this conversation is full of laughter, love, and real talk.
- MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL!Mar 26, 2025 · 54 minJoin Babatunde and his wife, Leonie Aleshe, as they share heartfelt stories, laughter, and reflections on the importance of Mother’s Day in a special episode of their podcast. From celebrating the incredible mothers in their lives to discussing the joys and challenges of parenthood, this episode is filled with love, gratitude, and a few hilarious parenting moments. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation that honors mums everywhere!
- Babatunde and Leonie talk SCREEN TIME!Mar 19, 2025 · 38 minOn their podcast, Babatunde Aleshe and his wife Leonie tackle the ever-relevant topic of screen time and the challenges of limiting children’s exposure to the internet. With Babatunde’s signature humor and Leonie’s practical parenting wisdom, they discuss the struggles of managing device use in a digital age, from battling endless YouTube binges to setting boundaries on social media. They explore the importance of balance, encouraging kids to engage in real-world activities while staying aware of online dangers. Through personal anecdotes and lighthearted debates, they offer relatable advice for parents trying to navigate screen time without constant tantrums or tech addiction.
- Learning New Skills and Extra Curricular ActivitiesMar 12, 2025 · 49 minOn their podcast, Babatunde Aleshe and his wife Leonie dive into the world of extracurricular activities and the importance of learning practical skills at school. With their signature humor and relatable parenting insights, they explore how clubs, sports, and creative pursuits shape a child’s confidence, social skills, and future opportunities. Babatunde shares his comedic take on the chaos of juggling after-school activities, while Leonie highlights the real benefits of kids developing skills beyond the classroom. From the struggles of early morning football practice to the joys of watching their child find a passion, their conversation is both entertaining and insightful for parents navigating the same journey.
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