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- 2026
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About Stay For Tea Podcast
A Podcast hosted by Afshan Azad
- Publisher
- Afshan Azad
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Jul 2026
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
4 Nov 2026
Shakira Khan | Reality TV, Racial Identity & Double Standards | Stay for Tea | Episode 18
What happens when you enter one of television's biggest reality shows with an unapologetic attitude, only to have an entire community project their expectations onto you?In todays episode of Stay For Tea, Afshan sits down with Love Island star, Celebrity MasterChef finalist, and content creator Shakira Khan. Shakira opens up about her upbringing in Burnley, the cultural pressures of growing up mixed-race, and how she stayed unapologetically herself while being thrust into the national spotlight.Tune in as she talks villa drama, falling for Harry, cooking up a storm, and using her platform to break taboos with Refuge. Grab a cuppa and come stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast📲 Follow Shakira below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shakirakhan16/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shakirakhannn?lang=en-GB
28 Oct 2026
Victoria AKA Four walls Farm: Life Behind the Four Walls | Stay for Tea | Episode 17
How do you turn the everyday chaos of motherhood, cooking, and house runs into a viral online community?On todays episode of Stay For Tea Afshan is joined by Victoria he face behind Four Walls Farm!Come and listen as Victoria opens up about losing her father to cancer in her twenties, navigating a tense teenage home life that led to moving in with her in-laws at 17, and why she started TikTok as a creative outlet while raising two under two.From turning down massive brand deals to keep her children off the internet to dealing with men trolling her cooking videos and explaining why she's NOT your typical farmer's wife!This is one you don't want to miss!Grab a cuppa and come stay for tea! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast 📲 Follow Victoria below: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourwallsfarm/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fourwallsfarm?lang=en-GB
21 Oct 2026
Louis Cordice: From Slytherin to Corporate Director & Surviving Grief | Stay For Tea | Ep 16
What happens after the cameras stop rolling on the world’s biggest movie franchise? Louis Cordice, best known to millions as Slytherin student Blaise Zabini in Harry Potter, sits down with Afshan for a vulnerable, and inspiring conversation about life after Hogwarts.From getting scouted in a school assembly and doubling for Dean Thomas to joining Draco Malfoy's Slytherin inner circle, Louis reveals what life behind the scenes was really like. But his journey outside of film is where the real story lies overcoming severe family tragedies, narrowly escaping street violence, and climbing from sales to company director! Grab a cuppa and tune in for an unforgettable story of resilience! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
14 Oct 2026
Eshaan Akbar: The Funeral Mishap, Too Clever For BGT & Being Called a Coconut | Stay For Tea | Ep 15
What happens when a private banker leaves the corporate world, becomes a Bollywood dance choreographer, and accidentally turns into one of Britain’s most successful comedians?Stand-up comedian Eshaan Akbar joins Afshan on the Stay For Tea sofa!Eshaan opens up about performing his first stand-up gig just two weeks after his mother's sudden passing, seeing her spirit in the audience, and the hilarious grave mishap that followed. Eshaan shares how comedy became his ultimate tool for processing grief, identity, and South Asian culture.Grab a cuppa and come stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast📲 Follow Eshaan below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eshaanakbarTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eshaanakbarhttps://linktr.ee/eshaanakbar?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAU8juBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQRCG2KN2U1nl2V_Jz772BJF8R4iC3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpzTImszpAPoSp2YOaeEdg0u29xgkzbS1sXFEkaWFlMnBe7tNENanl9PMpTAs_aem_SiN4cz3pDOwnPXQ-vOMo2A
7 Oct 2026
Sara Sheen: Matilda, Child Stardom & Life After the West End | Stay For Tea | Ep 14
What happens when you make West End history at 11 years old, only to go back to high school and feel completely alone? The West End's very first South Asian Matilda, Sara Sheen, joins Afshan on the Stay For Tea sofa! Sara shares what it was really like stepping into the spotlight as the first brown Matilda, the intense discipline of performing on the West End, and the heartbreaking contrast of standing ovations in London versus feeling like an outcast at school in Manchester. Together, Afshan and Sara bond over their shared experiences as South Asian child actors, dealing with typecasting, and discovering they even attended the exact same college! Grab a cuppa and come stay for tea! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
30 Sept 2026
Katie L’Amible: How Postpartum Depression Led to Building DOT | Stay for Tea | Ep 13
Can clearing your physical space actually heal your mind? In Episode 13 of Stay For Tea, professional organiser Katie L’Amible joins Afshan Azad for an extraordinarily open and deeply moving conversation about mental health, motherhood, and rebuilding your life from rock bottom. From navigating postpartum depression and a complete mental breakdown in 2022 to organising wardrobes for stars like Ruby Adler (Made in Chelsea), Katie shares the unfiltered story of how home organising gave her a second chance at life. Learn her 4-point decluttering formula, why decanting is "for life, not just for Christmas," and why she never judges a messy home. Grab a cuppa and get ready to declutter! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
23 Sept 2026
Khadija Hassan: Surviving War, FGM & Breast Cancer | Stay For Tea | Ep 12
How do you maintain pure joy and light after surviving war, trauma, illness, and betrayal? Khadija joins Afshan for one of the most moving conversations ever hosted on Stay For Tea From fleeing a civil war and surviving FGM at age 6 to fighting triple-negative breast cancer and building two major creative studios in Manchester! Dee’s story of resilience, humor, and pure positivity will leave you speechless. Grab a cuppa and get ready to stay for tea! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
16 Sept 2026
Modest Street – Healing From Trauma, Growth Finally Finding Peace | Stay For Tea | Ep 11
Who is the real woman behind Modest Street? In Episode 11 of Stay For Tea, Eniyah Rana sits down with Afshan for an extraordinarily vulnerable conversation about living her life's biggest trials in the public eye.From converting to Islam in her teens and enduring a traumatic custody battle to accidentally finding £50k sitting in her TikTok account and building an empire for her 5 kids! Eniyah holds nothing back as she discusses public divorces, internet beef, re-marriage, and what true healing looks like at 41. Grab a cuppa and get ready to stay for tea!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
9 Sept 2026
Scarlett Hefner: Harry Potter, Motherhood and moving to America
What happens when you swap Hogwarts for Hollywood, fall in love across the world, and suddenly find yourself raising three babies under two? Scarlett Hefner joins her best friend Afshan Azad for an intimate, unfiltered conversation on Stay For Tea. Scarlett shares what it was really like auditioning in LA as a young British actress, the reality of giving birth in isolation while her husband was in Air Force basic training, and the shock of finding out she was having twins. Between hilarious memories of their 20-year "Twinny" friendship and insights into working on films with her husband Cooper, this episode feels like sitting in on two best friends having a cuppa. Grab your cup and come stay for tea! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
2 Sept 2026
Aneila Afsar – Breaking Hijabi Athlete Barriers | Stay For Tea | Ep 9
In this episode of Stay For Tea, Afshan sits down with former GB Taekwondo athlete, BBC Gladiators finalist, and hijabi fitness creator Aneila Afsar! Aneila opens up about her journey of resilience, from navigating identity struggles as a mixed-race child in Nelson to breaking barriers in elite sport.Listen as she breaks down why representation for hijabi women in fitness matters, how she uses performance-based training to build confidence, and how she balances single motherhood whilst running a business.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
26 Aug 2026
Nabil: He’s Back! Parenting Chaos & School Debates | Stay For Tea | Ep 8
Back by popular demand, Afshan’s husband Nabil returns to the Stay For Tea sofa for an honest look into marriage, parenting two young daughters and navigating life's big milestones. From surviving 24/7 toddler chaos to managing sleep training tears, Afshan and Nabil dive into the unfiltered realities of raising girls. They break down the high-stakes debate of private vs. mainstream primary schools, sacrificing luxury holidays for fees and navigating life as parents to young children. Plus, Afshan opens up about why they cover their daughters' faces online to protect them, her historic body-image trauma on the Harry Potter set, and a hilarious Mum vs. Dad quick-fire round to finish off the episode! Grab your cuppa and get cosy because it's time to stay for tea! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
19 Aug 2026
Anna Shaffer: “I always play a witch!” | Stay for Tea | Episode 6
What is it really like to transition from a teenage wizard in Harry Potter to starring in one of Netflix's biggest fantasy franchises? In Episode 7 of Stay For Tea, Anna Shaffer joins Afshan to talk about the unpredictable realities of an acting career. Anna reveals how she originally auditioned for Lavender Brown and Yennefer before landing the roles of Romilda Vane and Triss Merigold, the psychological toll of self-tapes and why she loves the thrill of an unexpected callback after months of silence. She addresses the toxic fan pushback she faced joining The Witcher, the importance of diverse casting, and why women need to give themselves permission to take up more physical and professional space.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
12 Aug 2026
Molly Robbins: The sweet road to success | Stay For Tea | Ep 6
What does it take to sculpt life-sized animals, giant Right Move mansion props, and moving dragons out of sugar? In Episode 6 of Stay For Tea, Molly Robbins sits down with Afshan Azad to talk about life as a northern cake artist.From growing up with a famous comedian dad (Ted Robbins) and an aunt on After Life, to sculpting giant cakes on Netflix and competing on Wizards of Baking, Molly’s journey is pure joy.Molly and Afshan chat about why Jaffa Cakes are legally cakes, micro-dosing Red Bull during 6 AM baking sessions, making a 5ft garden gnome out of cake, and living with a Michelin-star chef.Grab your tea and get ready for another open and honest conversation!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
5 Aug 2026
Shabaz Ali: Fame, Money & The Povvo King | Stay for Tea | Ep 5
What happens when a teacher becomes one of the UK's biggest internet sensations?In Episode 5 of Stay For Tea, Shabaz sits down with Afshan to talk about built-in authenticity, consumerism, and staying grounded in Blackburn. Shabaz breaks down the true meaning behind the "Povvo Gang," explaining why celebrating normal, everyday life is the antidote to polished internet perfection. He shares how his Asian parents reacted to him quitting teaching, what it was like filming his BBC documentary Are Billionaires Bad?, and why he still drives a 2015 car despite making yearly teaching salaries in single brand deals.Grab your tea and get ready for one of the funniest, most honest conversations on the internet!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
29 Jul 2026
Livi Sheldon: The woman behind Gladiators’ Diamond | Stay for Tea | Ep 4
Grab your tea and get ready for an unfiltered chat with BBC Gladiator Diamond, Livi Sheldon! From getting cast on Gladiators after BBC casting producers found her bodybuilding photos online, to surviving a multi-ligament knee rupture live on air.Livi opens up about overcoming school bullies, fixing her relationship with food, tackling gym intimidation, and what it really feels like to walk into an arena of 3,000 screaming fans as a female Gladiator. Stick around for a hilarious quick-fire round covering cheat meals and her dream of becoming a Traitor!🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033jPshdzWqCluFtGHYwtr?si=77c2752d7c064dc5Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
22 Jul 2026
Bonnie Wright: Motherhood, Friendships & Finding Purpose | Stay For Tea | Ep 3
From starring in the world's biggest film franchise to studying film and becoming an environmental advocate, Bonnie Wright’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In today's episode of Stay For Tea, Bonnie breaks down her transition from acting to behind-the-camera writing and directing, sharing the inspiration behind her book Go Gently, her children's podcast Hello Earthling, and her Earthling Kids Club. She reveals why sustainability isn't about perfection or restriction, gives actionable advice for busy parents, and tackles the Stay For Tea quick-fire round. 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - //open.spotify.com/episode/2Y6JyG1VSJjvrLM4iSElvD?si=9srLhH23SAeOyF1J2Kb2VgApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bonnie-wright-motherhood-friendships-finding-purpose/id6788822399?i=1000777901947 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
15 Jul 2026
EP.02 - Tanji: The Truth Behind the Glam.....
In today's episode of Stay for Tea, Afshan is joined by her close friend and beauty mogul, Tanji. To the outside world, she is the creative force behind By Tanji, boasting a sizeable social media following and a cosmetic brand that cleared six figures in a single launch with zero paid advertising. But behind the luxury lifestyle lies an unconventional journey. Tanji details the immense pressure she faced from her strict parents to study law at University and how she secretly built a 2013 beauty blog in her bedroom. She exposes the hilarious "fake it till you make it" moment where she pretended to have a professional talent agency just to book her first-ever client pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of signing an NDA to style a Saudi princess for a royal wedding in London.Grab your cup of tea and get ready for the most honest, inspiring, and chaotic episode yet! 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o4gv5xTPhbBXflsnm1veu?si=QzTavPlTSuKuREuHr6KNdwApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-02-tanji-the-truth-behind-the-glam/id6788822399?i=1000776935811Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
8 Jul 2026
EP.01 - HARD LAUNCH!!!!.....
Welcome to the highly anticipated debut episode of Stay for Tea, a brand-new podcast hosted by Afshan Azad, who you might recognise as Padma Patil from the Harry Potter film franchise. In this special first episode, Afshan introduces the one guest you've all been dying to meet: her ultra-private husband, Nabil. Known to her followers as a complete social media "ghost" who actively stays away from Instagram and the public eye. Together, the couple pulls back the curtain on their relationship to give you all a glimpse into their life. Starting with the shocking confession that Nabil had never even watched Harry Potter before they met, the intense high-stress reality of planning their 600-guest wedding and navigating parenthood with their two daughters. 🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A3Iewr4RWBgnenkdfwMpz?si=MASJBrkBR5KtESp232Jxwg Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-for-tea-podcast/id6788822399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stayforteapodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stayforteapodcast
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- 4.4 / 5
- 7 ratings
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