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No Filter in Paradise

No Filter in Paradise

Two friends, one"s straight one"s Gay, with different backgrounds, interest, upbringing & outlook in life come together to have a Fun & honest conversation and discuss their opinions on different topics... with no filter.

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29:14

Stop Letting Small Problems Ruin Your Entire Day

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2026/04/02

Send us your Questions Ever had one of those mornings where everything goes wrong back-to-back? We start right there — the small mistakes, the frustration, and how fast your mindset can spiral before midday. But instead of staying stuck, we break down how to slow things down, reset, and take control of your day again (without fake motivation). Then it gets real 👇 We dive into people pleasing, boundaries, and adult communication — especially when your lifestyle starts changing. One

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56:00

If This Rumor Is True… Aruba Has a Serious Problem |...

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2026/03/26

Send us your Questions Aruba can move fast when it wants to. That’s exactly what got under our skin. One day the island is filled with potholes and half-finished projects. The next day there’s smooth asphalt and fresh paint because King Willem-Alexander is visiting. It raises a bigger question: if we can fix things overnight, why doesn’t that same urgency exist year-round? In this episode, we break down how Aruba Day has started to feel more like a production than a true celebration of the...

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92:46

You Should NOT Own a Pet If You Do This… (Luna...

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2026/03/19

Send us your Questions Aruba calls itself “One Happy Island,” but there’s a side of the story most people never see. In this episode, we sit down with Zoe, founder of Luna Foundation, to talk about the dark reality of animal cruelty in Aruba — from chained dogs left in the sun to puppies being dumped and forgotten. This isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s one that needs to happen. Zoe shares what she sees every single day behind the scenes of animal rescue, and why the real problem isn’t j...

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41:00

Reading your Comments … Some of You Are Wild | EP 236

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2026/03/13

Send us your Questions In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we take a step back from guest interviews and let the community drive the conversation. After a run of episodes covering mental health, activism, and major social issues in Aruba, we recap the topics that sparked the biggest reactions and respond to the comments coming from YouTube, Facebook, and our listeners. Some of the feedback is thoughtful, some of it is controversial, and it raises a bigger question: when do stro...

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114:45

Arrested, Censored, and Fighting for Aruba: Nigel...

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2026/03/05

Send us your Questions Paradise only works if the people who live there can breathe. In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with activist and sustainability strategist Nigel Maduro for a raw and revealing conversation about Aruba’s biggest challenge: mass tourism and the future of the island. Nigel shares his journey from a tough, community-first childhood in Aruba, to living and studying in the Netherlands, working alongside the Greenpeace organization, and eventually return...

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76:46

How Aruba Fixes Mass Tourism Without Killing Tourism...

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2026/02/27

Send us your Questions Crowded beaches. Traffic everywhere, A surge of vacation rentals. Aruba feels fuller than ever—and everyone has an opinion. In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with a returning guest from the tourism sector to separate emotion from evidence. Using real data, lived experience, and historical context, we unpack how Aruba got here—and how the island can move forward without breaking the economy. This isn’t about blaming tourists or demonizing growth. It...

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31:33

Rock Was Built by Black Music? Then Taken? Carnival,...

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2026/02/24

Send us your Questions Rock music didn’t just pass through Black culture — it came from it. In this episode, we break down the roots of rock through blues, gospel, and R&B, and call out the pioneers who shaped the sound long before it hit mainstream radio: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley. From there, we zoom out and look at the system — segregated radio, targeted marketing, and an industry that repackaged Black sound through white faces for wider accept...

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104:45

The Truth About Addiction & Mental health in Aruba |...

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2026/02/19

Send us your Questions Carnival ends. The pain doesn’t. In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with Stichting Hunto, one of Aruba’s most impactful change-makers in addiction recovery and mental health care, to expose what’s broken, what’s working, and what must change now. This is not a feel-good conversation. It’s a blueprint. We unpack why jail is not treatment, how the revolving door of relapse starts, and what real recovery actually requires: renovated rehab facilities, ...

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29:59

Carnival Recap - Was the Winning Song Overplayed or...

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2026/02/18

Send us your Questions Carnival on the road is never “just vibes” — and if you were wondering why your favorite anthem barely played, this episode breaks it all down. We go inside the ropes and explain how Carnival setlists are actually built: radio checkpoints forcing repeats, nonstop song requests from the sidelines, and the real tension between what the crowd wants and what paying participants expect. If you paid thousands to cross the stage with your band, you don’t want just the hit of ...

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41:17

Aruba Carnival Drama: Juve, the “Sympathy Win” Debate...

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2026/02/13

Send us your Questions Carnival in Aruba can be pure joy and pure argument at the exact same time 🇦🇼🔥 In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we break down the biggest conversations coming out of Aruba Carnival — from Juve to the Lightning Parade to the Soka “sympathy win” debate that has everyone choosing sides. We start with Juve and why beginning and ending at Carnival Village actually makes sense. A tighter loop means safer momentum, stronger vendor support, real after-party energy,

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51:56

Is a SOCA crown about artistry or popularity?? | EP 230

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2026/02/05

Send us your Questions What was supposed to be a celebration of Carnival in Aruba turned into one of the most controversial finals nights we’ve seen in years. In this episode, we walk through the events step by step. From a playful, nostalgic soca track that started as an online joke and unexpectedly became an island anthem, to a surprise wild card added after the hype was already at its peak. The night escalated into a public standoff on stage, ending with a judge stepping down and the enti...

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71:51

Welcome to Hell Week, Girls & Backward Hats, Real...

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2026/01/30

Send us your Questions What starts off light gets real fast. In this episode, we kick things off with laughs — why girls love when guys wear their hats backward, Hell Week chaos, and Samil’s wild weekend. But the vibe shifts when frustration takes over and the conversation turns emotional. We dive into homelessness, politics, and the growing anger around leaders who keep talking about change without actually doing anything. From empty promises to real-life consequences, this episode goes b...

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87:15

Mike Eman: Economia di Aruba vs Bida di Tur Dia |...

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2026/01/28

Send us your Questions A candid, fast-moving talk with Aruba’s prime minister, Mike Eman on poverty, wages, pensions, and justice. We weigh personal responsibility against policy design and share a roadmap for the Common Good with barrio-level action and better data. • growth not translating into broad wellbeing • training aligned to real labor demand • targeted relief for retirees and low-income families • pensions math, medical coverage, and portability • wages in tourism versus mobility ...

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56:19

Aruba, We Need To Talk… (Radio Debut + Hard Truths) |...

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2026/01/22

Send us your Questions We celebrate our move to radio and sit with a raw story about loss, a fast-growing petition for tougher road laws, and what it means to rebuild community in Aruba beyond hashtags and headlines. Culture, Carnival, and priorities collide as we challenge politics-by-blame and ask who benefits when the island looks prettier but people still struggle. • radio debut logistics and learning clean live broadcast • road safety petition, signatures, and why consequences deter ha...

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63:56

From Island Roots To Dutch Politics: Why Voting...

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2026/01/22

Send us your Questions We sit with a Den Haag candidate from the ABC Islands to unpack culture shock, language gaps, internships, housing, and why representation for Caribbean students in the Netherlands changes real outcomes. Practical fixes, not slogans, drive the talk: mentors, data, and fair rules. • Dutch punctuality and directness contrasted with island norms • Inequality in student support and missing mentors • Pre-departure prep for banking, taxes, and stages • Bilingual education b...

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86:37

The Story of Zinnia: Losing a Child to Drunk Driving...

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2026/01/16

Send us your Questions In this episode, we sit down with Michella to talk about the unimaginable—losing her daughter, Zinnia, to a drunk driver—and how that loss became the foundation for real change. Michella shares who Zinnia truly was: her laughter, her love for life, her carnival spirit, and the energy she brought into every room. She walks us through the day of the crash, the ambulance ride, the hospital hours, and the moment no parent should ever face. This is not a headline—it’s the ...

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59:44

Trump Captures Maduro, Drunk Drivers, New Year Chaos...

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2026/01/13

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116:32

Gerlien Croes: Reformando educacion y deporte,...

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2025/12/20

Send us your Questions We press past rumors to talk about real fixes for Aruba: clean data for schools, better teacher pay structures, smart sports funding, and preparing youth for life and study abroad. Helene Cruz joins us to map what it takes to turn plans into visible results. • teacher pay scales and incentives reform • building a digital dashboard for schools • standardizing EdTech and licenses across schools • solar panels to cut school energy costs • youth agenda with AI, cyber safe...

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81:19

Geoffrey Wever ta splica e Rijkswet, Agricultura y...

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2025/12/17

Send us your Questions We challenge easy slogans and walk through a practical plan to lower costs, revive San Nicolas, and grow beyond refinery nostalgia. Transparent procurement, fair competition, startup incentives, and a realistic fiscal deal set the stage for agriculture, creative work, and renewables to scale. • open procurement with clear terms, timelines, and public updates • role of Fair Trade Authority in price competition and market health • why refinery nostalgia fails and where ...

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75:59

Mervin Wyatt Ras: Rethinking Drugs, Youth, And...

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2025/12/11

Send us your Questions We trade scare tactics for straight talk on addiction, youth, and community care, and press for solutions that match how people actually live. Minister Wyatt Ras shares insights on prevention, mental health, and how policy can enable real help. • moving from fear to prevention and trust • mapping help across mental health and social care • youth realities with vaping and synthetics • honest education and early screening • data gaps blocking smart policy • alcohol norm...

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