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Corie Sheppard Podcast

The Corie Sheppard PodcastA 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,

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100:50

Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon: From Kiskidee Karavan to...

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2026/04/08

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 Trinidad & Tobago’s music and cultural landscape. From his early days in Kiskidee Karavan and the Party Time era, to being a member of Black Mayl and working closely with $hel $hok, Mista Vybe shares firsthand insight into a generation that reshaped youth culture and music in the Caribbean. We explore: The origins and impact of Kiskidee ...

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105:56

Johnny Q: How I Built a Business Overnight With NO...

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2026/03/31

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 systems, and figuring things out in real time. In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Johnny Q to unpack how he built multiple businesses across events, hardware, auto parts, and entertainment — often with zero experience. He shares the story of opening a hardware business overnight during COVID, the thinking be...

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68:24

Raising an Autistic Adult with Joy | Josie of...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Corie sits down with Josie, the creator of the growing social media platform Autistically Speaking, where she shares the real, unfiltered journey of raising her son Andre, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Originally from Sangre Grande, Josie has spent over two decades living abroad but remains deeply connected to Trinidad & Tobago and its culture. Through her page Autistically Speaking, she documents everyday life with And...

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112:38

DJ Bravo: The Mindset Behind the Champion | Corie...

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2026/03/16

Send a text 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 history of West Indies cricket and one of the most successful T20 players of all time. In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, Bravo reflects on his journey from growing up in Santa Cruz and playing cricket in Tranquillity to becoming a global champion on the biggest stages in world cricket. Bravo shares powerful stories about his upb...

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105:54

Gervase Warner - Failures Forged a Leader | Corie...

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2026/03/13

Send a text In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, former Massy Group CEO Gervase Warner reflects on the setbacks, risks, and defining decisions that shaped his journey from a struggling secondary school student to Harvard Business School, McKinsey partner, and one of the Caribbean’s most influential business leaders. Warner shares the lesser-known stories behind his path — academic rejection, early professional failures, and the unexpected gap-year experience that strengthened his le...

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103:14

War Tunes And The Price Of Peace

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2026/03/04

Send a text This episode is a sneak peek into the kind of conversations our Patreon community enjoys every week — deeper discussions, cultural analysis, and unfiltered reasoning about current events through a Caribbean lens. We explore: How global tensions can impact small nations like Trinidad & TobagoThe connection between oil, economics, and everyday life at homeKaiso as social commentary — from Lord Blakey to Bunji GarlinThe lasting message behind “nobody wins a war”The recent Calypso...

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98:12

Jadel Legere: Tomboy to Pink Power | Soca Hustle &...

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2026/03/02

Send a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with soca artist Jadel Legere for a raw conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building success on her own terms. Jade opens up about growing up in a strict religious household, struggling with identity and self-esteem, and how “pink” became a symbol of reclaiming the childhood she never had. From studying law and battling depression to singing in casinos and eventually touring interna...

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89:33

Building Your Own Stage: Simi D Trini On Comedy,...

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2026/02/25

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88:16

Canaval 2026 Wrapup with Omari Ashby

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2026/02/20

Send a text Carnival 2026 sparked big conversations — and Omari Ashby is not holding back. In this powerful and deeply cultural breakdown, Omari Ashby joins us to unpack the moments that defined the season: the Calypso Monarch controversy, the Helon broadcast incident, Road March debates, commentary competence, Panorama pride, and the evolving spirit of Juve and mas. We discuss: • The semifinal and final judging questions • Transparency, censorship, and protecting the art form • Why Terry’s M...

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94:33

3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert – Roger Roberts | The...

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2026/02/16

Send a text 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 foundational voices behind 3 Canal’s sound and philosophy. From sweeping yards on J’Ouvert morning as a child to commanding Olympic stages with Peter Minshall, Roger reflects on a life shaped by ritual, resistance, and responsibility. This episode traces the journey behind the voice — from choir training and theatre with Derek Walcott to the p...

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111:00

Machel Montano on Road March, Longevity, and the...

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2026/02/16

Send a text In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Machel Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast to break down what most people misunderstand about Road March, performance, and longevity in Caribbean music. Machel explains why Road March is not about choosing a song, but about understanding energy, momentum, build-up, release, and timing. Drawing from decades of experience, he walks us through the science of taking people “to the ramp,” why you can’t leave them there, and...

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87:13

Mical Teja on Calypso Legacy & Why We’re Still the...

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2026/02/16

Send a text Mical Teja joins us for a powerful conversation on legacy, resilience, and redefining modern soca through history. From the making of DNA and its Road March journey, to the deeper cultural intention behind Last Train, Hall of Fame, and Runaway, Teja opens up about songwriting, production, and why emotional connection matters more than hype. We talk about: The story behind revisiting calypso classics and preserving heritage Why he refuses to chase formulas — and how he builds t...

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93:18

3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert – Stanton Kewley | The...

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2026/02/16

Send a text 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 Kings of J’Ouvert. From the raw, rope-less energy of early J’Ouvert mornings to the evolution of rapso as philosophy, Stanton reflects on what Carnival has lost — and what must be preserved. He speaks passionately about the ritual of waiting for dawn, the transformation of paint and powder into spirit, and why J’Ouvert was never just about ...

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117:41

3 Canal: Kings of J’Ouvert – Wendell Manwarren | The...

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2026/02/16

Send a text In this special J’Ouvert Morning release, we sit with Wendell Manwarren — co-founder of 3 Canal, pioneer of rapso, and one of the true Kings of J’Ouvert. From Belmont to the Savannah stage, Wendell unpacks the philosophy behind Carnival, the power of the rope as symbol, and how 3 Canal transformed social commentary into anthem. We explore the origins of Blue, the ritual of J’Ouvert, the evolution of rapso, and why Carnival has always been about resistance, rebellion, and reclaimin...

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110:52

Private Ryan: Building Carnival, Shaping Soca & the...

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2026/02/13

Send a text In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with DJ, producer, and cultural architect Private Ryan to unpack his journey from sound system culture and radio to becoming one of the most influential figures in modern Carnival. We explore how Soca Brainwash evolved from a mixtape concept into a global Carnival brand, why DJ culture matters as much as artists, and how Ryan approaches music curation, production, and crowd psychology at the highest level. From the...

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108:14

Attillah Springer | The True Origins of Carnival |...

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2026/02/13

Send a text This episode is our salute to Attillah Springer, Pearl Eintou Springer, and the entire team behind the Canboulay Ritual Enactment — honouring their work in preserving the spiritual and historical foundation of Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival. In this powerful conversation, we explore the true origins of Carnival through the lens of Canboulay — resistance, ancestral memory, African spiritual continuities, and the communities of East Port of Spain who have carried this legacy forwa...

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81:46

George Singh on Building Chutney Soca Monarch and...

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2026/02/09

Send a text For over 30 years, George Singh has shaped Carnival history as the founder of Chutney Soca Monarch, building what has become the most important Indo-Caribbean cultural competition in the world. In this in-depth conversation, George takes us behind the scenes of how Chutney Soca Monarch began in 1996, the resistance he faced bringing chutney music into Carnival, and why fusion music is Trinidad & Tobago’s most authentic cultural expression. He shares never-before-told stories a...

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80:42

Nadia Batson on Writing Timeless Soca, Owning Her...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most respected and intentional soca artists — Nadia Batson. Nadia opens up about her creative philosophy, explaining why she refuses to compete with her past hits and how trusting her instincts has led to songs like “Pieces” taking over TikTok and Carnival stages across the Caribbean. We dive deep into her songwriting process, the importance of knowing your audience, and how confidence — n...

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114:39

From Montserrat Runways To Calypso Crowns: Terry...

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2026/01/26

Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Terri Lyons — Calypso Monarch, Queen of Queens, performer, and cultural torchbearer — for an expansive conversation on calypso, resilience, legacy, and Caribbean identity. Terri unpacks what it truly means to represent Trinidad & Tobago on regional stages such as Montserrat and Carifesta, the responsibility that comes with being crowned Queen of Queens, and why claims that calypso is dyi...

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99:15

Braveboy on Trapso, Soca, Zumba & Building a Global...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Braveboy — artist, songwriter, and cultural strategist — for a deep conversation on music, identity, and navigating global creative spaces from Trinidad and Tobago. Braveboy traces his journey from early soca and trapso roots to international collaborations across EDM, Zumba, hip hop, and global club music. He shares how studying law and the business of music shaped his independence as an artist, why soca travels f...

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