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Corie Sheppard Podcast
The Corie Sheppard Podcast
A trusted space for honest, Caribbean-rooted conversations that connect generations, challenge norms, and celebrate culture through real stories and perspectives.
Hosted by Corie Sheppard-Babb, the podcast explores the lives, journeys, and ideas of the Caribbean’s most compelling voices—artists, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, changemakers, and everyday people with powerful stories. Each episode goes beyond headlines and hype to uncover the values, history, humour…
Episodes
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Rikki Jai: The Hits, the Hustle & His Return to Calypso | Extended Conversation
Send us Fan Mail Rikki Jai never planned to become a chutney star. His dream was to make his mark in calypso—but music took him on a journey he couldn’t have…
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Majah Hype: Leaving Security Behind to Become the King of Caribbean Comedy
Send us Fan Mail Before the viral characters and sold-out shows, Majah Hype was an electrician in New York with a secure job—and a decision to make. We sit…
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Helon Francis Breaks His Silence on the Calypso Monarch Mic Controversy
Send us Fan Mail What really happened when Helon Francis' Calypso Monarch performance was interrupted during the television broadcast? Was it a technical…
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Kernal Roberts: The Stories Behind Palance, Jumbie & It’s Carnival
Send us Fan Mail You know the songs. Now hear how they happened. Kernal Roberts joins us to share the stories behind “Palance,” “Jumbie” and “It’s…
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Viking Ding Dong: The Pain Behind His Smile & Betting on Himself
Send us Fan Mail You know the laugh, the energy and the songs. In this conversation, we get to know the man behind them. Viking Ding Dong joins us for one of…
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Jules Sobion: 20 Years Gambling on Carnival — Why Caesar’s Army Is Changing
Send us Fan Mail For 20 years, Jules Sobion has helped shape some of the Caribbean's most unforgettable Carnival experiences through Caesar's Army. But behind…
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Angela Hunte: The Real Story Behind “Empire State of Mind,” “Party Done” & Learning to Walk Again
Send us Fan Mail Angela Hunte helped write an anthem the world knows. Behind the music is a story of rejection, recognition, motherhood—and a health crisis…
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Teddyson John: Starting Over, Finding His Voice & Life Beyond “Allez”
Send us Fan Mail Already established in Saint Lucia, Teddyson John had to introduce himself all over again in Trinidad. “Allez” opened the door—but his story…
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His Father Wanted a Doctor. He Chose Music | Carl “Beaver” Henderson
Send us Fan Mail His father wanted him to become a doctor. Carl “Beaver” Henderson imagined that future—and realised he could be successful and still be…
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Chucky Gordon: Music Saved My Life | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Behind Chucky Gordon’s smile and stage presence is a story of depression, self-doubt, and finding a reason to keep going. Roderick “Chucky”…
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From Laventille to the High Court: Justice Westmin James’ Unlikely Journey
Send us Fan Mail Justice Westmin James’ journey to the bench didn’t begin where many might expect. Born in Morvant/Laventille and raised without significant…
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He Grew Up Without a TV. Then He Built Synergy TV | Peter C. Lewis
Send us Fan Mail Peter C. Lewis grew up watching television through a neighbour’s window. Years later, he created Synergy TV and helped put a generation of…
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Ralph Gonsalves: “My Spirit Is Not Defeated” | Life After 25 Years in Power
Send us Fan Mail After nearly 25 years as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves joins us for a candid and wide-ranging…
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Alex Jordan: The Voice That Raised a Generation
Send us Fan Mail Long before she became one of the Caribbean’s most recognisable sporting voices, Alex Jordan was building a career that would take her from…
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He Sold Everything to Survive—Then Built Fitt St | Adrian Chandler
Send us Fan Mail Adrian Chandler is the founder of Strictly FX, the boss behind Fitt St and a co-founder of Air Committee—but his journey has included enormous…
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Third Bass: The Untold Story of Trinidad’s Urban Radio Revolution
Send us Fan Mail Before urban radio became part of everyday life in Trinidad and Tobago, Adrian “Third Bass” Hackshaw was among the young DJs helping to take…
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I Survived the Unthinkable—and Chose to Thrive | Gayatree Dipchan
Send us Fan Mail Behavioural psychotherapist and body-language expert Gayatree Dipchan shares the deeply personal story of surviving a violent sexual…
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Destra: “I Love My Soca. I Love My God.” | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Destra Garcia has spent more than two decades becoming one of the defining voices and performers in soca. But behind the Queen of Bacchanal is…
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They Were Just Having Fun—Then Millions Started Watching | Cheerful Company
Send us Fan Mail What began as friends laughing, playing games and being themselves became one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most joyful online movements. Avril, KP…
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I Went a Steam… At My Big Age | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail This week’s solo episode starts with an apology to the Mighty Conqueror after last week's search for the “wordiest” calypso — before Corie…
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I Thought Achievement Made Me Worthy | Veera Bhajan
Send us Fan Mail Born without arms, Veera Bhajan learned from childhood how quickly the world can define someone by what it believes they lack. But behind her…
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Supplequental Parade Route
Send us Fan Mail Apparently, Trinidad and Tobago has been having some trouble with words lately — so this week, we're putting our vocabulary to the test. After…
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🇨🇦🇹🇹 From Afghanistan to Trinidad: A Diplomat’s Extraordinary Journey | Michael Callan
Send us Fan Mail What takes someone from the Canadian military to Afghanistan, Sudan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria — and eventually to Carnival…
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We Divide Our Own.....But Welcome Everyone Else
Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing dividing Trinidad and Tobago isn't race, politics or religion—but the way we choose to treat each other? This week…
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Kes on Taking Soca Global, Family & the Mission Behind the Roots, Rock, Soca Tour
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the Roots, Rock, Soca Tour, Kes joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of his most personal and insightful conversations to date…
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How Dominic Hadeed Built Blue Waters by Solving Problems
Send us Fan Mail From building one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognised brands to developing a philosophy centred on solving problems, Dominic Hadeed…
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Vaughnette Bigford on Depression, Petrotrin, Menopause & Finding Her Authentic Voice
Send us Fan Mail Vaughnette Bigford is one of Trinidad & Tobago's most celebrated performers, but behind the sold-out concerts and standing ovations was a…
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Cro Cro: "They Turned Off My Mic... But They Could Never Silence Me"
Send us Fan Mail Cro Cro is one of Trinidad & Tobago's most influential calypsonians, and in this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast he reflects on a career…
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Honouring Bill Trotman | Making Sense of Trinidad's Biggest Stories
Send us Fan Mail The passing of Bill Trotman is a reminder of why we must celebrate the people who shaped Trinidad and Tobago's culture while they're still…
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Kevin Soyer on How Being Completely Paralysed Led Him to Make Thousands Laugh
Send us Fan Mail Kevin Soyer has become one of Trinidad and Tobago's most respected stand-up comedians—but very few people know the extraordinary journey that…
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What Every Great Leader Understands About Communication, Trust & Respect | Lisa Ghany
Send us Fan Mail Behind every successful event, respected leader, and trusted organisation is something most people never see. In this episode of The Corie…
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We've Explored Less Than 1% of Earth's Deep Ocean... And T&T Is About To Change That | Dr. Diva Amon
Send us Fan Mail We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do the deep ocean.Dr. Diva Amon is a Trinidadian deep-sea biologist, National Geographic…
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The TRUTH About "Who Let the Dogs Out" | Anslem Douglas Sets the Record Straight
Send us Fan Mail Before the world knew "Who Let the Dogs Out," the song belonged to Anslem Douglas. In this episode, the Trinidad and Tobago music icon shares…
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The Trinidad Tradition We Can’t Afford to Lose | Jameel ‘Jappa’ Bisnath
Send us Fan Mail What is Hosay really about? For many Trinidadians, it’s something we’ve grown up seeing—but few of us truly understand its history, meaning…
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He Walked Away From His Job When They Fired His Team | DJ Elon (Papi)
Send us Fan Mail DJ Elon (Papi) joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast to share the untold story behind one of the biggest career decisions of his life. In this…
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I Knew It Was Time for a Change | Blaze | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Blaze has been one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognizable radio personalities for decades, but after 12 years at Slam 100.5, he made a…
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Jaiga: How I Helped Build Soca's Biggest Stars | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Jaiga joins us for one of the most revealing conversations ever recorded about the evolution of soca music, talent development, radio…
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Judaline Cassidy: From Diego Martin to New York's Plumbing Union
Send us Fan Mail Judaline Cassidy's journey began in Diego Martin, Trinidad, where she grew up facing poverty, abandonment, and countless obstacles. Unable to…
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Wendy Fitzwilliam on Fame, Miss Universe, Motherhood & Why Trini's “Mash Up” Our Own
Send us Fan Mail Wendy Fitzwilliam joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations ever. From winning Miss Universe and…
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From Project Runway to Scaling a Luxury Brand from the Caribbean: Anya Ayoung-Chee’s Next Chapter
Send us Fan Mail Anya Ayoung-Chee joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and reflective conversations yet. From winning Project Runway with…
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The Woman Behind Machel Montano: Liz Montano’s Untold Story | CSP
Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth “Lady” Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a powerful conversation about motherhood, legacy, discipline, culture, business…
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Valmiki Maharaj on Carnival, Creativity & Building Cultural Experiences | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Valmiki Maharaj — Creative Director of The Lost Tribe, Director of TRIBE, and head of Ultimate Events — joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a…
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Shaka Hislop on Prostate Cancer & Why Men Need to Get Tested
Send us Fan Mail Shaka Hislop joins us for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. From representing Trinidad & Tobago at the 2006 FIFA World…
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Coutain | Why Loyalty, Love & Peace Matter More Than Fame | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Coutain for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about pain, purpose…
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The Truth About the Entertainment Industry No One Tells You | Simon Baptiste
Send us Fan Mail Simon Baptiste, founder of Question Mark Entertainment, joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into the business of entertainment…
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Nailah Blackman: You Don’t Know My Story | Childhood, Legacy, Struggles & Stardom
Send us Fan Mail Nailah Blackman joins us on The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations yet. Known for her powerful voice…
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Nigel Nicholson: The Man Behind Trinidad’s Top Media Talent | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Nigel Nicholson is one of the most influential voices behind media in Trinidad & Tobago — founder of Star Broadcasting and the man responsible…
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Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon: From Kiskidee Karavan to Soca History | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into one of the most influential yet under-told journeys in…
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Johnny Q: How I Built a Business Overnight With NO Experience
Send us Fan Mail Johnny Q is one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most iconic entrepreneurs — but his journey didn’t start in business. It started with DJing, sound…
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Raising an Autistic Adult with Joy | Josie of Autistically Speaking | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Corie sits down with Josie, the creator of the growing social media platform Autistically…
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DJ Bravo: The Mindset Behind the Champion | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail DJ Bravo: From Santa Cruz to Global Champion | The Corie Sheppard Podcast Dwayne “DJ Bravo” Bravo is one of the most iconic cricketers in the…
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Gervase Warner - Failures Forged a Leader | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, former Massy Group CEO Gervase Warner reflects on the setbacks, risks, and defining decisions…
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War Tunes And The Price Of Peace
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a sneak peek into the kind of conversations our Patreon community enjoys every week — deeper discussions, cultural analysis…
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Jadel Legere: Tomboy to Pink Power | Soca Hustle & Building Her Empire | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with soca artist Jadel Legere for a raw conversation…
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Building Your Own Stage: Simi D Trini On Comedy, Courage, And Community
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Canaval 2026 Wrapup with Omari Ashby
Send us Fan Mail Carnival 2026 sparked big conversations — and Omari Ashby is not holding back. In this powerful and deeply cultural breakdown, Omari Ashby…
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3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert – Roger Roberts | The Voice & The Harmony
Send us Fan Mail In Part III of the 3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert trilogy, we sit with Roger Roberts — vocalist, producer, theatre practitioner, and one of the…
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Machel Montano on Road March, Longevity, and the Philosophy Behind His Greatest Songs
Send us Fan Mail In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Machel Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast to break down what most people…
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Mical Teja on Calypso Legacy & Why We’re Still the Capital of Carnival | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Mical Teja joins us for a powerful conversation on legacy, resilience, and redefining modern soca through history. From the making of DNA and…
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3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert – Stanton Kewley | The Rhythm of Resistance
Send us Fan Mail In this J’Ouvert Morning release, we sit with Stanton Kewley — co-founder of 3 Canal, master craftsman, sculptor, teacher, and one of the true…