We did it, Big Tea Energy finally went IRL! After 12 episodes of Zoom calls we’re all finally in the same room (and a few drinks deep), bringing you our first-ever in-person episode.

This week, we’re catching up face-to-face and spilling hot tea on:

🔥 The Beckham family drama

💍 Taylor Swift’s engagement

👀 Love Is Blind UK madness

It’s messy and it’s everything you’d expect when you mix real-life reunion energy with some drinks 🥂

Sydney Sweeney’s latest ad has the internet in flames—but is the outrage real, or just internet drama doing what it does best? This week, we’re getting messy with cancel culture—where some celebs get dragged instantly and others stay scandal-proof. No one’s safe, we’re naming names, and yes, it might get a little unhinged. Hit play—you know you’re curious.

In this episode, Natalie and Nadja are back from their holiday in Finland and bringing the post-trip reflections — from forest stillness to soft life dreams. 🌲✨

We get into the beauty industry’s ever-changing standards — and how they’re designed to keep us doubting ourselves. Because if we’re busy feeling like sh*t about our faces, bodies, or style, we’re more likely to buy the cream, the serum, the new must-have product that’ll "fix" it. Spoiler alert: It’s all part of the game — and it keeps us small.

We also touch on the Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle campaign and the quiet controversy brewing around it — even if we didn’t deep-dive, we had thoughts.

Come sip on the tea about beauty trends, self-image, and why your power doesn't come from fitting in — it comes from waking up. 🔥

In today’s episode, AITA Reddit delivers back acne drama you didn’t see coming, a wife pulling some bold travel moves, and human waste turned into a weapon — the internet’s gift that keeps on giving.

And of course, we couldn’t ignore our TikTok haters. We read their hate comments out loud and turned their nonsense into prime entertainment. You wanted attention? Congrats, you’re content now.

Welcome to chaos, served fresh and full of nonsense.

First up: the hot guy update — who’s still texting us back and who’s straight-up ghosting like it’s an Olympic sport. Then, we jump headfirst into the Karen Read trial chaos — all the weird twists, shady moves, and WTF moments from the “investigation.” And naturally, we wrap things up with our favorite tradition: Douche of the Week (because there’s always a winner) plus the Kings & Queens who actually earned their crowns. Grab your snacks, this episode’s got it all!

For more in-depth coverage of the Karen Read case, you can watch the HBO documentary series A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read, available on Max and Hulu.

Audio clips in this episode come from:

• Law & Crime Trials YouTube channel (Karen Read trial coverage)
• CriminaliTy YouTube channel (Police call recording)

A hottie entered Natalie’s orbit and suddenly we’re all paying very close attention. Is it serious? Who knows. Is it content? Absolutely.

But we’re not all giggles and gossip—this week we’re also breaking down the recent ICE raids and the devastating situation in Gaza. Staying informed is part of the vibe.

👑 Pedro Pascal? Still a Zaddy. No notes.

🎶 Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover? You’ll have to tune in to find out what we truly think.

🛁 Sydney Sweeney? Bathed, bottled, and branded. What’s your take?

Grab your mug bébé — this episode is a ride.

In this episode, we dive into the harsh reality of online hate toward women, unpack the latest The Last of Us finale, and discuss the backlash against Bella Ramsey. Plus, a fun throwback to awkward dating stories and the “icks” we can’t shake. Real talk on patriarchy, social media, and the chaos of OnlyFans. Tune in!

In this episode, we share our very different - and sometimes divided - takes on the Handmaid’s Tale latest developments. Spoiler alert for S6E9! Then we shift gears to one of the most talked-about and heaviest stories right now: the P Diddy trial. We discuss the abuse allegations, the emotional impact on survivors, and why being cautious with trust has never felt more important. And psst… Keep listening to the end to hear how we really feel about The Handmaid’s Tale. 

! Spoiler alert for The Handmaid’s Tale S6E9 !

Power outages, TV trauma, psychic visions, and sex toy confessions - this episode truly covers it all. We dive into a chaotic week that includes a blackout across southern Europe, deep emotional damage from a few key TV deaths (consider this your soft spoiler alert), a psychic’s take on Natalie’s love life, a canceled date that somehow leads to a lemon-shaped surprise, and our thoughts on the Met Gala outfits (because we just couldn't skip it). It’s messy, honest, and very us.

Spoiler Alert! This episode includes a spoiler for the Last of Us Season 2 episode 2 (timestamp 10:34)

Your new best friend the Lem Toy - thank us later: 

This week on Big Tea Energy, we get into Trump’s political comeback, the rising violence against women in Europe, and a disturbing new game that’s raising serious questions about violence and video games. We also imagine how we'd survive an apocalypse (or not), and as always, we wrap things up with our favourite man - Pedro Pascal.

Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault and violence. Listener discretion is advised. For support, check the following website, which includes a 24/7 online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/