You Alright Babes?

James Lee, Rob Ryan
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As a DJ in London's biggest queer parties, James Lee like many around him felt the impacts of 'rona on our capital's gorgeously, creative scene. With parties and the creative powerhouses behind them coming back with a vengeance, James and 'Producer Robs' check in with voices from London's queer family and wider industry to hear their stories, creative inspirations and how music is always the answer.

  1. 04/23/2023

    S3 06 - The Final Episode

    Three seasons, 21 episodes later and the boys bring You Alright Babes to a close, reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite parts of the show and the incredible variety of guests who shared their inspiring stories over the podcast. We started You Alright Babes as a way to talk through queer strength and struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the creative community always finds a way to channel their creativity into new avenues to keep queer expression alive. A big thank you to all our guests and everyone who listened - we've loved every second. Love, James and Producer Robs x

  2. 10/28/2022

    S3 05 - Neev Spencer (Radio and TV Broadcaster, Mental Health Activist)

    The boys are joined by KISSTORY ICON and broadcaster Neev Spencer! If you grew up listening to KISS, chances are just hearing Neev say hello will bring back them memories (as they did with James, just a lil fanboy moment...) An array of topics are touched upon in this episode, from Neev's pioneering career as Britain's first female Asian DJ on a mainstream station, to Neev's work in mental health. Mental health has always been a close topic for James and Rob on the podcast, and this episode goes deeper into this topic than ever before - from everyone's individual mental health challenges, to Neev's passion of raising awareness for and supporting mothers' mental health during pregnancy and early years.

  3. 09/09/2022

    S3 04 - Scarlett Harlett (Drag Queen, Ru Girl!)

    James and Rob chat to THE Cockney Princess and star of RuPaul's Drag Race Series 3 Scarlett Harlett. The boys chat Scarlett's rise to fame as part of the iconic franchise, her difficult time on the show and the impacts all of that had on Scarlett's mental health and her associated journey through depression. There's also chat on Scarlett's drag inspirations, looks for the Season 3 tour, and even a bit or two on the House of Dragon. What do we call that? Variety (or chaos - you decide).

  4. 06/29/2022

    S3 03 - Karen Harding (Singer & Songwriter)

    OH LISTENERS, getting the super babe that is Karen Harding on the show has been a long time coming! As huge fans of dance music, Karen's music has been in James' and Rob's ears for years, and well, the episode is pure chaos! Whatever was in the water that evening... We talk 'Say Something' (of course) and Karen's recording career up to now, the focus on London as a creative hub in the UK, and a chap called Michael Mather who Karen did NOT know, but James thought might cause he was a fellow Geordie... As we said, chaos.

  5. 05/23/2022

    S3 02 - Ru Jean (Glitterbox Creative Director, Fashion Stylist)

    Those ears best be ready for some French gorgeousness and possibly the sexiest voice on the podcast yet, as Glitterbox Creative Director, non-binary babes and fashion stylist Ru Jean joins James and Rob on the podcast. Ru and the boys talk diversifying of the world's biggest dance labels and brands, Glitterbox, as their creative lead - and honouring Ru's culture in her work in that Honey Dijon video. Ru and James also talk sobriety and some of the hardships - and opportunities - of taking that journey in the LGBTQ+ community.

  6. 04/08/2022

    S3 01 - Ryan Lanji (Curator, Party Planner, DJ, TV Host)

    You best believe series 3 is here with a bang! James and Rob are back back back again, joined by the dangerously talented Ryan Lanji. It's hard to really put a label to Ryan's talents - the man won a flower show on Netflix without having ever touched floristry... - but chances are you'll best know Ryan from pioneering his Bollywood LGBTQ+ club night 'Hungama', or very soon as one of the hosts on BBC3's 'The Big Proud Party Agency'. The boys talk everything from musical and cultural influencers growing up in a South Asian household in Canada, his experience on that Netflix lockdown gem, to creating safe, proud queer spaces for minority LGBTQ+ groups.

  7. 12/31/2021

    S2E8 - Chris Jammer, Festival Founder 'Strawberries and Cream, Cambridge Club'

    We go back to Season 1 vibes as James flies solo for this episode. He's joined by the gorgeously giant Chris Jammer, co-founder and Head of Partnerships for festivals of 'Strawberries and Cream' and 'Cambridge Club'. James and Chris go way back, and discuss Chris' tenure on the recently rebooted Shipwrecked, his coming out, and being gay as black man in the music scene.

  8. 11/28/2021

    S2E7 - Mark-Ashley Dupé, DJ, Event Planner and 'Peckham's Finest'

    Star of ITV's 'Peckham's Finest' joined the boys for a lengthy-chat (read: we need Mark back for part 2 STAT) on his journey from parties Dupé's Den to Jungle Kitty, his part in the new ITV2 reality show focused on young, black creatives in Peckham, and a tree called Elvisha. An absolute hun, enjoy this fun-packed episode babes x

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As a DJ in London's biggest queer parties, James Lee like many around him felt the impacts of 'rona on our capital's gorgeously, creative scene. With parties and the creative powerhouses behind them coming back with a vengeance, James and 'Producer Robs' check in with voices from London's queer family and wider industry to hear their stories, creative inspirations and how music is always the answer.

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  • Creator
    James Lee, Rob Ryan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James Lee, Rob Ryan
  • Show Website
    You Alright Babes?