Three hair-whipping, heel-strutting Jamaican queens talk about LGBTQ+ politics, pop culture, growing up in the Caribbean and living our best lives!
We're BAAAAACK and so is our favourite sex guru, Sade from Fetish Secretz. On this week's episode we're talking about sex toys! How do we care for them? What is the best way to use them? Do toys affect our tightness? All these questions and more are answered as we give our singles, couples and throuples the tools to spice up their sex lives. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
We're BAAAAACK and so is our favourite sex guru, Sade from Fetish Secretz. On this week's episode we're talking about sex toys! How do we care for them? What is the best way to use them? Do toys affect our tightness? All these questions and more are answered as we give our singles, couples and throuples the tools to spice up their sex lives. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Dem seh fish can swim, but we usually know the waters. Caribbean islands are at immediate and high risk of flooding and loss of coastal lands from sea level rise due to climate change. On this episode, we share truth about the realities of LGBTQ Jamaicans as we brace and try fi set right fi climate change.
Dem seh fish can swim, but we usually know the waters. Caribbean islands are at immediate and high risk of flooding and loss of coastal lands from sea level rise due to climate change. On this episode, we share truth about the realities of LGBTQ Jamaicans as we brace and try fi set right fi climate change.
As one gone, ah next one bawn. Only this time, we're introducing Monkeypox and not Gaza Slim. The pox is back and gay and bisexual men who have sex with men are ‘in the line of fire.' On this episode of #HealthTea Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Health Education and Promotion Specialist takes us through an educational journey from the history of mpox, its emergence, the public health response to managing the messaging and the messengers. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
As one gone, ah next one bawn. Only this time, we're introducing Monkeypox and not Gaza Slim. The pox is back and gay and bisexual men who have sex with men are ‘in the line of fire.' On this episode of #HealthTea Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, Health Education and Promotion Specialist takes us through an educational journey from the history of mpox, its emergence, the public health response to managing the messaging and the messengers. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Every parent hopes their child will walk the ‘straight' and narrow path. But what if girls like curves on another girl & boys like length, and not split? You're gonna wanna turn the musique down for this one. On this #FishTeaFriday Marlon Campbell takes the mic to talk about his allyship, the spaces & people that taught him acceptance and tolerance and what parenting a queer child what would look like for him. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Every parent hopes their child will walk the ‘straight' and narrow path. But what if girls like curves on another girl & boys like length, and not split? You're gonna wanna turn the musique down for this one. On this #FishTeaFriday Marlon Campbell takes the mic to talk about his allyship, the spaces & people that taught him acceptance and tolerance and what parenting a queer child what would look like for him. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Stories matter. But context matters too. On this #FishTeaFriday we are contextualizing the nuances of queerness in Jamaica. Adding colour to the stereotypical single story of queerness well documented by the Global North. Inspired by ‘The Single Story' penned & published by Gizelle Fletcher we talk through the complications that arise when a queer man marries a woman and creates a family and what he leaves behind in his passing. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Stories matter. But context matters too. On this #FishTeaFriday we are contextualizing the nuances of queerness in Jamaica. Adding colour to the stereotypical single story of queerness well documented by the Global North. Inspired by ‘The Single Story' penned & published by Gizelle Fletcher we talk through the complications that arise when a queer man marries a woman and creates a family and what he leaves behind in his passing. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Add $2 Mil + $9 Mil…. Carry the $1 Mil. You may need a calculator for this one. On this #FishTeaFriday we are counting the economic and societal cost of sexuality-based discrimination in Jamaica. Make yourself comfy as we take you through a doctoral journey that will land you right on the pages of the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) 92-page study, with Director of Research at CAPRI, Dr. Diana Thorburn. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Add $2 Mil + $9 Mil…. Carry the $1 Mil. You may need a calculator for this one. On this #FishTeaFriday we are counting the economic and societal cost of sexuality-based discrimination in Jamaica. Make yourself comfy as we take you through a doctoral journey that will land you right on the pages of the Carribean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) 92-page study, with Director of Research at CAPRI, Dr. Diana Thorburn. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
On the season 6 premiere we talk about notions of promiscuity and sexual preferences within the LGBTQ community. Does body count matter? Should the hole be tight, loose or just right? Should the D be long, slim, thick or small? Come find out as we kick off season 6 with this tea-spilling kiki.
On the season 6 premiere, we talk about notions of promiscuity and sexual preferences within the LGBTQ+ community. Does body count matter? Should the hole be tight, loose or just right? Should the D be long, slim, thick or small? Come find out as we kick off season 6 with this tea-spilling kiki.
To wrap it up, we have to first remove the packaging. In this Season 5 finale episode, we discuss Pride JA 2022 with the Pride Boss himself, Elton John...son. We also talk about the place of Dancehall in celebrating Pride in Jamaica. Tune in girls as Elton gives us the insider scoop on all the amazing activities happening during the Pride of Our Lives! Yes, Sophisticates! PrideJA is coming back with a bang, with Dancehall splitting right in di miggle.
To wrap it up, we have to first remove the packaging. In this Season 5 finale episode, we discuss Pride JA 2022 with the Pride Boss himself, Elton John...son. We also talk about the place of Dancehall in celebrating Pride in Jamaica. Tune in girls as Elton gives us the insider scoop on all the amazing activities happening during the Pride of Our Lives! Yes, Sophisticates! PrideJA is coming back with a bang, with Dancehall splitting right in di miggle.
Episode Notes On this #FishTeaFriday class is in session & we are giving you a spoonful for the journey. Listen as we explore ‘The Invisible Student in the Jamaican Classroom' through reflections of gay males in Jamaica on their formal schooling experiences. . Grab your pens & papers, because you'll want to take note of these teachable moments from the #BlackBoyJoy himself, Dr. Andrew Campbell, Educator & Author. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes On this #FishTeaFriday class is in session & we are giving you a spoonful for the journey. Listen as we explore ‘The Invisible Student in the Jamaican Classroom' through reflections of gay males in Jamaica on their formal schooling experiences. . Grab your pens & papers, because you'll want to take note of these teachable moments from the #BlackBoyJoy himself, Dr. Andrew Campbell, Educator & Author. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Grab your gears Sofishticates! We're setting sail the Queeribbean seas for another stop on our Queeribbean Tour. On this serving of the Fish Tea Podcast, we're chatting with Charrice Talbert who keeps it realer than real about the queer movement and life in Belize. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Grab your gears Sofishticates! We're setting sail the Queeribbean seas for another stop on our Queeribbean Tour. On this serving of the Fish Tea Podcast, we're chatting with Charrice Talbert who keeps it realer than real about the queer movement and life in Belize. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Before the COVID pandemic, the LGBT community knew HIV and AIDS. The gworls got organized and educated, advocated and mobilized resources to help the community live positively. But while U=U, PrEP, PEP & ART have allowed us to continue enjoying the sweetness of life. How much do we know about LGBT health beyond HIV? On this week's serving of FishTea, it's a little less salty. We are joined by the primary care/HIV doc, Robyn Stephenson to talk NCDs and the LGBT community. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Before the COVID pandemic, the LGBT community knew HIV and AIDS. The gworls got organized and educated, advocated and mobilized resources to help the community live positively. But while U=U, PrEP, PEP & ART have allowed us to continue enjoying the sweetness of life. How much do LGBT health beyond HIV? On this week's serving of FishTea, it's a little less salty. We are joined by the primary care/HIV doc, Robyn Stephenson to talk NCDs and the LGBT community. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Fish, Faggot, Battyman, Homo… while the gworls have been reclaiming power from those labels, the straights have been taking it to court and claiming defamation. On this week's serving of FishTea, the question before the court is, “Should imputation of gayness be treated as being defamatory in the light of the reforms of LGBT rights? And why?”
Fish, Faggot, Battyman, Homo… while the gworls have been reclaiming power from those labels, the straights have been taking it to court and claiming defamation. On this week's serving of FishTea, the question before the court is, “Should imputation of gayness be treated as being defamatory in the light of the reforms of LGBT rights? And why?”
Episode Notes This is the ultimate reunion and throwback episode as Fish Tea Veteran and the Kelly to our Destiny's Child returns for a special reunion episode. Yes, we are talking ‘bout none other than Cornel, no, Dr. Cornel Grey! Join the uber special kiki featuring the original heel strutting, hair whipping queens as we gather for a long overdue catch up and dive into a conversation about navigating changing friendship dynamics as queer folx. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes This is the ultimate reunion and throwback episode as Fish Tea Veteran and the Kelly to our Destiny's Child returns for a special reunion episode. Yes, we are talking ‘bout none other than Cornel, no, Dr. Cornel Grey! Join the uber special kiki featuring the original heel strutting, hair whipping queens as we gather for a long overdue catch up and dive into a conversation about navigating changing friendship dynamics as queer folx. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
This ain't no Legendz Ball, but we got an ICON in our midst. Fashion Stylist for the top dolls & dons, Converse Qween, Bootleg, but never in knock-offs, last seen on Page 2. This week, we are getting into the lifestyle with ever busy, booked & blessed Neko Kelly. This FishTea is piping hot… hun. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
This ain't no Legendz Ball, but we got an ICON in our midst. Fashion Stylist for the top dolls & dons, Converse Qween, Bootleg, but never in knock-offs, last seen on Page 2. This week, we are getting into the lifestyle with ever busy, booked & blessed Neko Kelly. This FishTea is piping hot… hun. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
“To Wed or Not to Wed?” That is the question on this episode of the FishTea Women TakeOver as Tracey, Suelle & Shadeana discuss navigating the practical and legal challenges for two women trying to make a life and family together in Jamaica. They ask themselves the question what are the possibilities and pitfalls for queer women in Jamaica, wonder if any solutions exist currently and come up with their own curious strategies of making sapphic magic. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
“To Wed or Not to Wed?” That is the question on this episode of the FishTea Women TakeOver as Tracey, Suelle & Shadeana discuss navigating the practical and legal challenges for two women trying to make a life and family together in Jamaica. They ask themselves the question what are the possibilities and pitfalls for queer women in Jamaica, wonder if any solutions exist currently and come up with their own curious strategies of making sapphic magic. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
In this week's episode, we interview Gareth Henry, who shares his journey growing up as a gay boy in rural Jamaica, becoming a leading voice in the local advocacy moment to being one of the bravest fishes in the sea to challenge the Jamaican state on its buggery law. In an eight year journey to justice at the international level, we hear about his pain, his losses, his triumphs and what keeps him going even now Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
In this week's episode, we interview Gareth Henry, who shares his journey growing up as a gay boy in rural Jamaica, becoming a leading voice in the local advocacy moment to being one of the bravest fishes in the sea to challenge the Jamaican state on its buggery law. In an eight year journey to justice at the international level, we hear about his pain, his losses, his triumphs and what keeps him going even now Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes What's in a space?! Batty people deserve spaces where we can jus' leggo wi self and be! On this episode we give Stacey Ann Jarrett her tens and flowers for curating a nurturing space for queer Jamaicans in a time when there weren't many. A pioneer, stalwart champion and avid advocate for the queer community. Take a trip with us down memory lane as we reminisce on the mood, vibe and energy that was “The Oasis Lounge”. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes What's in a space?! Batty people deserve spaces where we can jus' leggo wi self and be! On this episode we give Stacey Ann Jarrett her tens and flowers for curating a nurturing space for queer Jamaicans in a time when there weren't many. A pioneer, stalwart champion and avid advocate for the queer community. Take a trip with us down memory lane as we reminisce on the mood, vibe and energy that was “The Oasis Lounge”. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Noooo! The Gworls Are Fighting. This weak on Fish Tea the gang sits down to give their hot takes on the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. A cishet man on Drag Race? Check! The straights crowding our safe spaces? Check! What about the use of gay lingo? Also Check! No topic goes untouched as we figure out where the lines are drawn and whose on the wrong side of it. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Noooo! The Gworls Are Fighting. This weak on Fish Tea the gang sits down to give their hot takes on the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. A cishet man on Drag Race? Check! The straights crowding our safe spaces? Check! What about the use of gay lingo? Also Check! No topic goes untouched as we figure out where the lines are drawn and whose on the wrong side of it. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Being born this way means that we can't choose to not to be queer. Non-queer people however, can choose to do (or not to do) what makes them Allies. In this week's episode, we discuss what allyship means to us and whether Allies should be considered a part of the community, while honouring those allies in our lives that have helped to shape our view of what allyship means.
Being born this way means that we can't choose to not to be queer. Non-queer people however, can choose to do (or not to do) what makes them Allies. In this week's episode, we discuss what allyship means to us and whether Allies should be considered a part of the community, while honouring those allies in our lives that have helped to shape our view of what allyship means.
Happy Holidays Sofishticates! As we draw sorrel, hang mistletoes and wrap gifts ahead of the big day, we're sharing some of our most memorable and not so comfortable Christmas holidays and don't forget, the plans for the new year. What's your reason for the season?
Happy Holidays Sofishticates! As we draw sorrel, hang mistletoes and wrap gifts ahead of the big day, we're sharing some of our most memorable and not so comfortable Christmas holidays and don't forget, the plans for the new year. What's your reason for the season?
Join us as we, the new girls on the block, share a steaming hot pot of tea with the Village Elder himself! Larry Chang is a pioneer in LGBT activism in Jamaica and we got front row seats to learning about how the movement started and how it grew over the years. Get comfy girls, we serve the tea but Legend Larry has all the flavor.
Join us as we, the new girls on the block, share a steaming hot pot of tea with the Village Elder himself! Larry Chang is a pioneer in LGBT activism in Jamaica and we got front row seats to learning about how the movement started and how it grew over the years. Get comfy girls, we serve the tea but Legend Larry has all the flavor.
We talk a lot about HIV testing & prevention. But what about the gworls who are living positively? As Amari seh, dem jus ah glow. Since Undetectable=Untransmittable and the gworls are living happy & healthy… hun, on this #FishTeaFriday, we throwing all the HIV myths out the door and spilling facts about living positively with HIV. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
We talk a lot about HIV testing & prevention. But what about the gworls who are living positively? As Amari seh, dem jus ah glow. Since Undetectable=Untransmittable and the gworls are living happy & healthy… hun, on this #FishTeaFriday, we throwing all the HIV myths out the door and spilling facts about living positively with HIV. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Move aside all ye tops, bottoms and verses… it's time to talk about the femmes, butches and studs and how they navigate life in Jamaica. On the newest edition of the FishTea Women Takeover, Tracey, Suelle and Shadeana are back to share their coming out stories and reflect on whether it's easier for masculine or feminine queer women. And because these women don't just sit and follow the rules, you're getting two topics in one. The women are also talking about how they really feel about the question: “suh who a di man in the relationship?” Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Move aside all ye tops, bottoms and verses… it's time to talk about the femmes, butches and studs and how they navigate life in Jamaica. On the newest edition of the FishTea Women Takeover, Tracey, Suelle and Shadeana are back to share their coming out stories and reflect on whether it's easier for masculine or feminine queer women. And because these women don't just sit and follow the rules, you're getting two topics in one. The women are also talking about how they really feel about the question: “suh who a di man in the relationship?” Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
We're on our City Girl ish again and setting sail on the queer seas. This week, we stop for a quick check-in with the fierce leader Zi Piggott, advocate, entrepreneur and organizer in Barbados' LGBTQ movement. They talk about their early years in the movement, their transition away from traditional activism and give us the scoop on their current work - all while giving us a sense of life in Bim. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Episode Notes We're on our City Girl ish again and setting sail on the queer seas. This week, we stop for a quick check-in with the fierce leader Zi Piggott, advocate, entrepreneur and organizer in Barbados' LGBTQ movement. They talk about their early years in the movement, their transition away from traditional activism and give us the scoop on their current work - all while giving us a sense of life in Bim. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Mental health challenges are widespread among the LGBT community in Jamaica. But who do the gworls speak to if they are experiencing ill-health? What should non-discriminatory and responsive mental health services in Jamaica look like? On this serving of Fish Tea, we discuss improving mental health services for LGBT Jamaicans with Dr. Kai A.D. Morgan, Registered Clinical Psychologist and President of the Jamaican Psychological Society. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Mental health challenges are widespread among the LGBT community in Jamaica. But who do the gworls speak to if they are experiencing ill-health? What should non-discriminatory and responsive mental health services in Jamaica look like? On this serving of Fish Tea, we discuss improving mental health services for LGBT Jamaicans with Dr. Kai A.D. Morgan, Registered Clinical Psychologist and President of the Jamaican Psychological Society. Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co
Sade from Fetish Secretz is back with us on this #FishTeaFriday to teach us how to add a little spice to our breakfast before breakfast! It's pen and paper time kids because we're having our first beginner's class on how to get your freak on with or without a partner. As a bonus Kiki, we ask the question - what makes YOU a “freak”? Find out more at https://fishtea-podcast.pinecast.co