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“The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety” and “So You’re 30.. Now What?” and more!

Unfiltered. A podcast network with shows focusing on current events ranging from pop culture to politics. No topic is off-limits and the discussions are as varied as the panels! Similarly to catching up with friends, join in dialogue that is both entertaining and informative. Home of the “The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety”,“So You’re 30.. Now What?” & “World Talk” and more!

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31:53

TLUP | “The Haymond Rankin Episode”

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2025/03/20

Send us a text In this episode of The Link Up Podcast, Chris sits down with Haymond Rankin, candidate for Bodden Town West under the Cayman Islands National Party (CINP). Rankin discusses his vision for Cayman’s future, including blockchain technology, fintech, youth development, sports, and government accountability. He also shares personal stories from the campaign trail, his journey into politics, and his thoughts on the state of leadership in Cayman. Support the show

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77:55

Episode 131 | “Group Chat Leaks”

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2025/03/19

Send us a text On this episode: With Kvsha on vacation, Bram accepts an invite from the group chat to the show. He expresses respect for the island’s creatives & pushes the need to share ideas. The guys talk “Phishing”, group chat etiquette & campaign trail meetings. Should there be restrictions on people running for office? The need for “Term limits”, plus 19 district councils, this & much more! Support the show

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97:14

TLUP | “The Rolston Anglin Episode”

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Former Education Minister & Independent candidate Rolston Anglin, pulls up to chat about his story & upcoming plans for the general election. Support the show

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72:19

TLUP | “The Dan Scott Episode”

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2025/03/17

Send us a text Former Manager Partner Dan Scott, now leader of the Cayman Islands National Party stops by to discuss his upbringing and upcoming plans for Cayman’s future. Support the show

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78:44

Episode 130 | “Most Wanted”

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2025/03/12

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131:49

Episode 129 | “Hello, is this mic on?”

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2025/03/06

Send us a text On this episode: Entrepreneur Kim Conolly & Journalist James Whittaker join in on the latest news around employment, GT Revitalization, immigration & referendums. Nomination Day finally provides us with a rundown of official political candidates, this & much more! Support the show

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91:42

World Talk | “Bone Spur”

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2025/02/27

Send us a text Want to know what caused Rashana’s bone spurs? In this episode of World Talk we talk policy and continue stressing the point that political candidates better come with a “How” to solving the issues rather than using the language of a wellness clinic in their manifestos, without an actual plan. Support the show

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104:44

Episode 128 | “Microwave Truck Driver”

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2025/02/26

Send us a text On this episode: Joined by special guest KJ, the cast talks with the CNCF’s Cassandra Shea to discuss upcoming CayFest & Red Sky @ Night events. Is the country progressing forward for artists? We share some behind the scenes & get a weekend recap. Who has your Hyundai & what can you do?? An ode to vintage commercials, Honda FiTs, & Galentines. Before taking a call from the Deputy Premier, the cast looks at the racial divide, more robberies but no cal...

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83:52

Episode 127 | “Yesterday’s Price”

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2025/02/19

Send us a text On this episode: Back with a full house, OG Lana returns with media stalwarts Andrel Harris & Jevy Ebanks. Let’s be clear, she is not running. The casts discuss changing candidate requirements, special interests groups & the role of the Electorate. Is it time for a survey on the top 5 issues affecting Cayman? RIP to a legend, plus some court talk & fish market woes. Also, who hits the gym on Valentine’s Day night? This & much more! Support the show

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115:16

Episode 126 | “Big Dink Energy”

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2025/02/17

Send us a text On this episode: Alric Lindsay joins the couch to discuss his website BlackBoxInsights & a range of topics like Mandatory Minimums, sentencing guidelines & real life Caymanian court examples. Tip: “She does not like you if she asks you to go to Western Union after talking for 2 days.” The panel gets into the disparity between locals & tourists within the justice system & if Alric plans to stand for election again. Plus earthquakes & the recent Super Bowl hal...

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95:03

World Talk | “Levels of Disenfranchisement”

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2025/02/06

Send us a text After hitting great success with our voter registration videos, one commentator was not impressed that we blindly encourage people to vote. He was subsequently invited on the show where we discuss the levels of disenfranchisement that members of our community have in regards to the government, politics and election season. Support the show

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131:48

Episode 125 | “Old Pod Back”

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2025/02/05

Send us a text On this episode: With a full house, the cast takes it back to the older podcast days & talks about the King of Dancehall/on the Beach, Social batteries & political stuff. One member’s promise to bypass “No N** November”, plus some Referendum woes & the changing landscape of media, this & much more! Support the show

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120:32

Episode 123 | “We’ll Name This Episode Later…”

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2025/01/29

Send us a textOn this episode: Chris is back, fresh off a near death experience. Former Minister Osbourne Bodden braves the couch to talk his background, political beginnings & motivations for the upcoming election. Why he chose the TCCP, social issues facing Bodden Town & (EDIT POINT). We talk old pod, sports & make a final call to save Spikey, this & much more! Support the show

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69:43

Episode 124 | “Riff Raff”

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2025/01/22

Send us a textOn this episode: Guest Zosia McGregor joins the couch to talk all things “Riff Raff”, enough said!Support the show

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85:16

Episode 122 | “Conch Fritters”

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2025/01/15

Send us a textOn this episode: In the series finale of Live Shows, TLUP invades Cayman Cabana to discuss getting started in the election process, voter registration/ apathy. Special guests include Rashana Hydes, Jordan Rivers, Hon. Joey Hew, Crystal Gomez Wilson & the Deputy Premier Hon. Kenneth Bryan. this & much more!Support the show

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106:57

Episode 121 | “Freedom Street”

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2025/01/08

Send us a textOn this episode: Down a member, the cast shakes the rust off for the New Year. A quick recap of the Holiday season, some “Live Show” updates & Voter Registration info. New candidates announced, some with the audacity. TLUP merch has arrived. Last year was hard, 2025 & a certain gender is still dodging accountability… More evidence for Crooks Day, Coral Beach shuts down & RIP to a legend..this & much more!Support the show

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94:00

World Talk | “WBN: Jordan Rivers (Political Hopeful)”

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2025/01/06

Send us a textWant to know who is running in this year’s election? For this weeks episode of World Talk is guest hosted by Caymans very own Rashana Hydes. We dive into the mind of political hopeful, Jordan Rivers, who has put his name forward to represent the district of West Bay North. Rivers is 27, making him one of the youngest candidates seeking political office in the Cayman Islands General Election. Support the show

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93:19

World Talk | “Kings Of Crypto (Part 2/2)”

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2024/12/31

Send us a textIf you turned a couple thousand dollars into a few million, how would you deposit that money into the bank? How will you look your account manager in his eyes and say, I made millions from trading memes. In this finale episode of the Kings of Crypto Saga, we here from Valden, Ralston and Erick about the infrastructure needed to use crypto currencies in our daily life. For more information:Erick Faustino@egojuiceValdin Javis Bailey@baileyawareRalston Thorpe@raly_3The Linkup ...

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Episode 120 | “Podcation”

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2024/12/18

Send us a textOn this episode: We interview The Queen of Cayman! Miss Universe Cayman Islands Raegan Rutty! Raegan takes us through the ups and downs of training for the Olympics and how that prepared her for Miss Cayman! We hear her infamous shark experience! What was it like behind the scenes in Mexico Miss Universe? All this and more in today’s episode! Support the show

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129:26

World Talk | “The Beauty of Politics”

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2024/12/17

Send us a textDISCLAIMER: This interview was recorded on the Thursday the 28th of November 2024 and some things have clearly changed since we spoke. With that being said, please enjoy some raw unfiltered opinions on the current state of the Cayman Islands. With the general election being next year, Caymanians young and old are seeing this as their opportunity to get the country on the right track and to help with this discussion are two cultural pillars in the community Leanni Tibbetts & ...

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