One More Chai
BBC Asian Network
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Gura and SMASHBengali host this light-hearted podcast, exploring the everyday experiences of being brown in Britain. They cover family dynamics, personal milestones, and the daily grind with honesty and humour. Expect relatable stories, candid conversations, and warm banter between two friends who share a similar cultural background. The show offers a genuine look at life's funny and messy moments through their unique perspective.
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One Last Chai! 02.04.2026 30minSMASHBengali and Gura share One Last Chai! For the final episode, they write a letter to each other and reminisce about some of the best bits from the last two years.In the chailemmas, Tabz doesn't want to call a baby cute and Sunni is sick of her bestie sharing all the tea with her boyfriend!Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
I want to go to space just so I can prove to you that the Earth is a sphere! 24.03.2026 30minGura & Smash talk through the things they want to experience at least ONCE in their lives!In the chailemmas, Ninder is invited to a destination wedding but the costs are cropping up and Zain is shocked by the word sorry.Produced in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
I think Alison Hammond will be into Lak 28 Kudi Da! 17.03.2026 30minGura & Smash pick a song for some of their favourite characters and TV personalities but do you agree with their picks?In the chailemmas, Khadija wants to throw a baby shower and anonymous loves making an Irish exit!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Little disappoints in life! 10.03.2026 30minShankeya and Pritt discuss the disappointments that always cut so deep! When it rains on holiday or when no one notices the new hair!In the chailemmas, Waqas wants to know if its okay to cut toenails in bed and Jasmine wants to cut her neighbour off...but is it an innocent mistake?!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Simplify my life... 04.03.2026 30minSmash is joined by Shankeya, in for Gura and they simplify their lives! Do you ever feel like we have TOO much choice - what to eat, what to watch, who to talk to? What would you simplify first?In the chailemmas, Naseer wants to reconnect with a friend he's lost touch with and Zara is left with a funny taste in her mouth!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Would you survive my household? 24.02.2026 30minShankeya and Saima try figure out if they would survive each other's household. Saima & her brother love cooking meals at...midnight and Shankeya shares something a bit TOO personal! In the chailemma's, anonymous has a sticky situation with his ex and Priya doesn't know whether to go to Vegas for a hen!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
My unpopular opinion that I will defend til the end is... 22.02.2026 30minShankeya and Pritt share their unpopular opinions that they will defend til the end! Are long voicenotes severely underrated...or are they overrated?!In the chailemmas, Jai carried out sibling revenge but was it worth it and Ameenah roasted her bestie's ex but now they're back together...it's a sticky one!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Can you say what you want or do you have to code switch?! 10.02.2026 30minSMASHBengali is joined by Shankeya, sitting in for Gura. They discuss the times when we have to code switch - when you really want to clap back to a troll online or maybe you're with a friend but you've been spotted by a nosy cousin? How do you switch it up so they'll never know?!In the chailemmas, Mya is clashing with her sister in law over a first birthday and Sienna has paid for more luggage space...should she share it with her cheap friend who didn't buy any?!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Have you heard what's been going on with Feisty Spice?! 03.02.2026 30minSMASHBengali is joined by Shankeya, sitting in for Gura. They play a game to get to know each other better and Shankeya is tested on her Spice Girl knowledge with some interesting results...In the chailemmas, Anonymous accidentally messaged the person they were talking about and Nikita is unsure about brushing your teeth in the shower?!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
It's naughty....but kinda nice! 27.01.2026 30minSMASHBengali and Gura talk about the things that feel bad but aren't! Why does calling in sick feel worse when you're ACTUALLY ill? Is it bad to spray lots of perfume at duty free?!In the chailemmas, Sukhi is fed up of sharing his Nandos card and Seetal doesn't want to be a party pooper, but the invite still hasn't arrived!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Dry Chai January! 20.01.2026 30minSMASHBengali and Gura discuss their alternative dry January options - could Gura stop ordering parcels? Can Smash give up his beloved cups of chai?In the chailemmas, Ateeq can't call his mother in law 'mum' and Harj is dealing with some bratty kids!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
The little wins that feel massive! 13.01.2026 30minSMASHBengali and Gura share their little wins! Ever been at a wedding and realised your table is being served food first? What about when a friend cancels plans JUST before you were about to?! Plus Smash shares a secret...In the chailemmas, should Kim pay half of her partner's speeding fine? And Abdul is less hospitable than his wife...but has he gone too far?Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
In 2026, I will STILL be... 06.01.2026 30minGura is joined by Shankeya in for SMASHBengali and they discuss the things that they will STILL unapologetically be doing in 2026!In the chailemmas, Zoya is annoyed after her dad let himself into her house and Pav is in hot water after forgetting to book a holiday for his wife during the sales...Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
In your 20s, you will be told... 16.12.2025 30minGura is joined by Shankeya in for SMASHBengali to talk about the viral TikTok trend about advice they heard in their 20s that they must or mustn't listen to!In the chailemmas, Tim has had enough of his girlfriend asking people what they want for Christmas and putting no thought into it and Anita wants to know her boyfriend's phone passcode! Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Black Friday Madness! 09.12.2025 30minSMASHBengali & Gura open their 2025 predictions that they made for each other in January! Plus Gura might have gone overboard in the Black Friday sales and Smash once had size 13 feet?! In the chailemmas, anonymous thinks marriage sounds boring and Akash is sick of his wife getting huffy at the checkouts!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
I'm a radio presenter...get me out of here! 02.12.2025 30minSMASHBengali & Gura are joined by special guest Konnie Huq for extra advice with this week's chailemma involving a stolen jet washer! Plus if the Asian Network presenter family were in the I'm A Celeb jungle who would smash the trials?! Who would be nominated as the chef?!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Would you rather sing every time you talk or dance every time you walk?! 25.11.2025 30minSMASHBengali & Gura play a game of extreme would you rather after seeing the trend on Tiktok! In this week’s Chailemmas: there's stolen baby name drama for Jyoti and anonymous has had a follow request on her socials from the boss's wife...Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
Who puts in milk first when making a tea?! 18.11.2025 30minSMASHBengali & Gura try get their head around the perfect tea making method after reading what the UK Tea and infusions association has suggested.In this week’s Chailemmas: Saima gets the ick after seeing her fiance dancing and Jaz has had enough of seeing his sister cut her roti up with a knife and fork!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
The things that betray me... 11.11.2025 30minSMASHBengali & Gura take on the TikTok trend of “things that betray you” - including terrible Wi-Fi, tubs of butter that turn out to be daal, and Gura shares the ultimate betrayal in history!In this week’s Chailemmas: Tanvi gets caught stalking her boyfriend’s ex on Instagram, and an anonymous listener has had enough of their partner’s socks in bed!Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network. -
SRK is GOATED! 06.11.2025 30minSMASHBengali and Shankeya talk about the big new change to Heroes... hope you're ready for this one! Plus, in honour of his sixtieth birthday, they discuss their favourite SRK films, characters, and moments! In this week's Chailemmas: Maiya is competing in the Parking Olympics with her neighbour, and Shaun wants to reintroduce his girlfriend to Bollywood... but where should he begin?Got a dilemma of your own? Drop us a line at [email protected] in Birmingham by Audio Always for BBC Asian Network.
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