Podcasts about Jamaican

New Talk Art podcast! Robert meets Raymond Antrobus MBE FRSL, a British Jamaican poet, educator, and writer born in Hackney, London, to an English mother and Jamaican father. Diagnosed as deaf at age six, his work explores themes of sound, language, identity, and memory.His writing reflects a lived experience shaped by both mainstream and deaf schooling, and a profound engagement with questions of communication and belonging.Raymond Antrobus was diagnosed as deaf at the age of six. He discovered he had missing sounds - bird calls, whistles, kettles, alarms. Teachers thought he was slow and disruptive, some didn't believe he was deaf at all.The Quiet Ear tells his story - from childhood to fatherhood - and the stories of other D/deaf cultural figures, from painters to silent film stars, poets to performers - the inspiring models of D/deaf creativity Antrobus did not have growing up.Told with the electrifying prose of a poet, this groundbreaking and moving memoir explores family, identity, history and language, and what it means to be in a world saturated with noise.Widely celebrated, his poetry has earned the Ted Hughes Award, the Somerset Maugham Award, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. In 2019, he became the first poet to win the Rathbones Folio Prize for best work of literature in any genre. His poems have been added to the GCSE syllabus in the UK, and his children's book Can Bears Ski? was the first book to be read using BSL on the BBC, by Rose Ayling-Ellis.He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2020 and appointed an MBE in 2021. The Quiet Ear, his first work of prose, is a groundbreaking memoir and cultural history of deafness. Raymond currently lives and works between New Orleans, US and Margate, UK.Follow @Raymond_Antrobus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you decide that life—and running—actually begins after age 50? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down with Paul Latham, a Jamaican immigrant based in Fort Worth, Texas. Growing up in Jamaica active in casual sports, running was never Paul's primary focus. It wasn't until well into his 50s, after a personal trainer pointed out his need for stamina, that Paul laced up his shoes for a three-mile walk on a local track.After running over 200 5Ks and becoming comfortable at the half marathon distance, a coworker challenged Paul to break through his self-imposed limits by entering the Chicago Marathon lottery. Winning a spot launched a transformative distance-running career. Now preparing for his 13th marathon at the Cape Town Marathon, Paul reflects on the value of stepping outside comfort zones, the power of volunteering at major World Marathon Majors, and his goal to stay moving well into his 80s and 90s.Key TakeawaysLife Begins Whenever You Decide: Age is not a barrier to starting distance running; Paul ran his first marathon after turning 50.Break Self-Imposed Ceilings: Often, the only thing holding us back from longer distances or bigger goals is a mental limitation.Volunteer for Perspective: Serving as a course marshal or aid station volunteer builds deep gratitude for race directors and fellow athletes.Value Experiences Over Things: The connections, travel, and personal growth gained through distance running far outweigh material items.Connect with Paul Latham: FacebookTraining Program Mentioned: Cowtown TrailblazersRaces Mentioned: Chicago Marathon, Cape Town Marathon, Boston Marathon, Cowtown MarathonFollow Marathon Journal: Website | InstagramWhat goal have you been holding back on because it felt outside your comfort zone? Drop a comment on our latest post or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to let us know!Resources and LinksShare Your ThoughtsConnect with Us:Our website: https://www.marathonjournal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@marathonjournalFollow us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30798607

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Country music in Jamaica sounds like a contradiction until you hear the connections. We connect the dots between Radio Jamaica Rediffusion, Western films on local screens, farm work migration, and a Caribbean listening culture that never treated genres like sealed boxes. We are joined by Jamal Khadar, writer and host of Reimagining Country, who explains how artists like Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline became part of Jamaican soundtracks, and why the cowboy image traveled so well across the Black Atlantic.We go deeper than influence and ask what listeners recognized in country: rural self-recognition, church-rooted morality, survival stories, heartbreak, and the constant question of home. That recognition shows up in reggae's early formation, in rude boy outlaw symbolism, and later in dancehall's Western references and stage names. We also unpack cover culture as a Jamaican superpower, where a song gets re-voiced, re-scored, and re-felt until it becomes something else entirely, sometimes even pushing back into the global north through collaborations and reinterpretations.The conversation also challenges today's narrow story about who “belongs” in country music. Yes, Black roots matter and contemporary moments like Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter open doors, but Jamaica's long-standing love for classic country complicates the picture in a different way: Black audiences have always had wide tastes, including deep affection for “classic” country often made by white artists. We close by widening the map again to African country histories, showing how radio networks, empire, guitars, and post-independence creativity helped build global country scenes that still thrive.Jamal Khadar is a writer, broadcaster, DJ and a key voice on the global history and resurgence of country music, with by-lines in The Guardian, Bandcamp and The European Review of Books and mentions in publications such as the Swiss-German Newspaper WOZ. He also hosts Reimagining Country on NTS Radio. Jamal has shared his research via talks at Goldsmiths, University of London and Newcastle University; with brands like DAZED and Nii Journal; and album liner notes for Mississippi Records. Born in the UK, raised in the Netherlands, but connected to Nashville, he regularly interviews major country artists on their Amsterdam tour stop. After 15 years in London, he now lives in the Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts -  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts?Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platformShare this episode with someone or online and tag usSend us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and educationProduced by Breadfruit Media

On this episode we featuring one of our favorite recurring guests: Tory Lanez! She comes on and gives us a life update, her latest trip to Turks and Caicos and what ever happened to her man in Miami?? Plus we play 21 questions and she brings on the Bender Queen Alijah on and tells us about her former OF career. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

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Assistant Coach Scott Hyland retuned to the Bench to team with Dave and take on Bohmbach and Mason in this Markkus-hosted game. Early on, this was dubbed the "Fraud Episode" and it was declared that "You're going to jail!" We learned that Keegan Michael Key was 2026 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, that AJ Styles sounds like a wrestler, that Dave Wortz is not on this list, and that nobody wanted to do a Jamaican accent. #ivorycoast #fraud #jail #keeganmichaelkey #bigten #ajstyles #jamaica #jonqueljones https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

Music executive and filmmaker Jullian Boothe joins Dope Interviews for an unfiltered conversation about the entertainment business, artist development, entrepreneurship and his next chapter in film.Jullian shares lessons from decades in music, including why managers and executives need to build their own brands, why young people entering the business need to prioritize experience and education, and why entitlement can hold an aspiring executive or artist back.He also gets into the state of R&B and explains why he believes the current marketplace makes it difficult for traditional love songs and R&B records to break through. The conversation then turns toward Jullian's Jamaican roots, the evolution of Jamaican music in America, the shortage of new Jamaican superstars, and the artists who influenced him. Jullian also explains why music was actually an accident — because his original dream was filmmaking. He discusses his transition into movies and television, his entrepreneurial approach to independent filmmaking, and his thriller The Night Shift: Last Dance, which was filmed at the historic King of Diamonds. You'll also hear Julian discuss Love & Hip Hop, the upcoming Life After Hip Hop concept, Tyler Perry's influence, his approach to networking, his favorite Jamaican artist, Tupac, Ninja Scroll, and the films he wants to make next.Most importantly, Jullian explains what he wants his legacy to be: giving people opportunities and creating a path for the next generation to learn, work and build something of their own. This is a conversation about music, movies, culture, ownership, work ethic and what comes after success.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshawFollow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshawRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

A death predicted by a curse. A family with too much to lose. And The Shadow is pulled into a case where superstition may be hiding something far more dangerous than magic. When a wealthy Jamaican family begins falling apart under the pressure of an Obi death curse, Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane find themselves inside a nightmare of drums, warnings, and fear. But the deeper they dig, the stranger it gets - because the real enemy may be using belief itself as a weapon. You'll hear a classic pulp mystery unfold with all the atmosphere the series is famous for: a funeral parlor coffin ordered before sunset, a sister convinced death is in the house, a high priest accused of murder, and a hidden treasure that could explain why one man is willing to let his entire family die. We break down the eerie power of suggestion at the center of the story, the tension between occult fear and rational explanation, and how The Shadow keeps pushing past appearances to expose the human motive underneath the supernatural smoke. This episode is perfect if you love old-time radio, gothic suspense, twist endings, and stories where the truth is more shocking than the curse. If you want a tight, creepy mystery with danger, deception, and a final reveal that snaps everything into place, press play.

Orlando Bennett has quickly become one of the most dangerous athletes in the world over the past few years. in 2025, he won a silver medal in the 110H becoming just the 4th Jamaican athlete in history to stand on the podium at either the Olympic or World Championships in the event.Prior to that, he had come so close so many times, including making the finals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. But Orlando is still looking for more, and despite the very competitive 110H landscape right now, he feels the world silver medal was just a stepping stone towards more success in the future.In our conversation with Orlando, Freddie and Anderson learn about his place in Jamaican 110H history, how he manages pressure, training with Oblique Seville under coach Glenn Mills and how he almost quit the sport right before the 2024 Olympic Games.Chapters00:00 Intro00:36 Preparing for DL Final & Ultimate Champs 02:16 How Orlando manages pressure07:23 Making 110H history for Jamaica10:07 Being a young vet10:55 Racers Track Club13:44 Goals for 202615:14 Having Championships end the season17:20 Best executed 110H race20:34 Almost quitting the sport28:08 2025 World 110H Final29:42 Dealing with injury31:36 Sharing his story

Send us Fan MailHedo Part 3: Foam, Filming & Final Nights | Episode 260Hedo Part 3 is here, and Lacy, Daphne, and Mike are wrapping up their unforgettable week in Jamaica! In the final chapter of their Hedo adventures, the crew picks up with one of the wildest events of the trip—the legendary foam party—and shares all the fun, chaos, and memories that came with it.They also decide to venture beyond the Hedo bubble for a night out at The Jungle, giving them a completely different taste of Jamaican nightlife. Back at the resort the next day, it's time to get to work… sort of. The group spends some time filming content, including an all-girl video that definitely makes for some memorable behind-the-scenes stories.By the final night, an action-packed week is starting to catch up with everyone. It's their friend's birthday, and despite being completely exhausted, they do their best to rally and celebrate. But after days of nonstop parties, adventures, late nights, and very little sleep, the group finally admits defeat and calls it an early night.From foam-covered fun and nights off-property to content creation, birthday celebrations, and the inevitable Hedo exhaustion, Lacy, Daphne, and Mike close out their Jamaica stories with plenty of laughs and one final look back at a trip they won't soon forget.Tune in for Hedo Part 3 and find out how this wild week finally comes to an end!Get Tickets to Electric Pleasures- The Swing Nation - Main Website Quick Navigation Website: -- (Find all our social media links & more!)- Swinger Society - Our Website to meet, connect & events Swinger Society Discord Our Facebook Group- Swinger Websites -Kasadie 90 day free trialUsername: TheSwingNation SDC 14 day free trial Username: TheSwingNation** Use code 36313 for 14 days free! ** SLSUsername: NorthernGuynSouthernGirl- Merch & More -Order Your Merch Here!- Lacy's Fun Links -VIP OnlyFansPREMIUM OnlyFans-- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS --Wisp : Making sexual healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible—for everyoneUse Code SWING at checkout for 15% off your oder!Shameless Care: ED Medication and at home STD testingUse Code TSN at checkout for $30 off your order!Promescent® Make Love Longer, It's Time for Great SexUse Code SwingNation for 5% off!Support the show- Thank you for the support! -

Jenna and Sheinelle take a look back at the best inspirational stories, starting with a look at who inspires Sheinelle and how she inspires the next generation of newscasters. Also, a look inside a wig shop that's helping to give confidence to women experiencing hair loss. Plus, our executive producer, Talia, reconnects with her Jamaican roots on a Jenna and Sheinelle girls' trip. And, a surprise for Mr. Lindsay, a beloved teacher and TikToker who breaks down Gen Z slang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailLisa Hanna, former Miss World, longtime Jamaican cabinet minister, and founder of Lisa Hanna Beauty, joins Skin Anarchy to talk about rejecting the language of correction, building a science led luxury line in Italy, and the activist mission behind her brand.Who is Lisa Hanna?An "accidental beauty queen" who won Miss World in 1993 at 18, then built a two decade political career as one of Jamaica's youngest female members of parliament and a cabinet minister before retiring last year to enter beauty. "I think leadership has an obligation to give other people an opportunity to present their ideas."Why did she move from politics into beauty?Because she rejected how the industry talks about age. As she aged in demanding field work, actives like retinol and vitamin C stopped suiting her skin. "If we're constantly told that the evidence of time is something to correct, eventually we see ourselves and believe that time has diminished us."What does aging intelligently mean?Working with skin rather than fighting it. Hanna reframes skin as an organ deserving support, not correction. "Remember your skin is at its best when it's supported... when you're working in harmony with it." She sees longevity as overused and prefers accumulating knowledge over reversing time.How are women in politics judged on their appearance?Constantly, and before they speak. Hanna recalls being heckled entering parliament, then facing formal motions over sleeveless outfits and a national debate over a swimsuit photo at 51. "There's an ageist component to the beauty," she says, noting the judgment arrived "way before you open your mouth.Why did she make her line in Italy?For innovation and EU standards. She wanted regulated formulas that push boundaries without breaking the skin barrier. "I wanted my products to be EU regulated and to pass EU standards," working with a lab using mastic resin to stimulate the skin's own collagen rather than forcing change from the top down.What is the science behind Lisa Hanna Beauty?A proprietary quantum RECP delivery system across every product. It pairs mastic resin, protected vitamin C that activates only on the skin, green grape extract for inflammation, and matrikine peptides. "Skin must recognize what it already knows," she says, which is why the formulas absorb rather than sit on top.Is Lisa Hanna Beauty only for certain skin tones?No, and she resisted pressure to position it that way. Advisors pushed her to build a brand for people of color; she refused. "I want to do skincare for all skin types." The formulas are clinically tested to work across skin tones, and she argues luxury was wrongly withheld from many women for too long.What is the fade bomb?The line's breakout hero product, a hydrating balm for hyperpigmentation that doubles as a healing product. Built after visiting bleaching factories worldwide, it avoids harsh correctives. "That fade bomb is amazing," used on scarring, bikini line, and underarms across every skin tone.Can luxury skincare be affordable?That was the point. Watching post COVID economic pressure on women, Hanna built a premium seven product line meant to feel special without breaking budgets. "Every woman deserves when they go home to feel luxury," with glass bottles worthy of a vanity and formulas that are clinically tested.What is the brand's activist mission?Five percent of everything funds support for women and children with neurodivergence, especially in Jamaica, where child mental health resources are scarce. Drawing on her own son's experience and her time as minister of youth, she calls it an activist beauty brand. "Skincare can transform skin, but it can also transform lives."Listen to the full episode with Lisa Hanna on Skin Anarchy, available wherever you get your podcasts.Shop Lisa Hanna BeautyDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the show

We discuss with help from the #theproof the decline began mid-2000s when dancehall mirrored US rap: materialism, Black-on-black violence, drug use, and hypersexuality. Skin bleaching promoted by prominent artists sent an anti-Black message that damaged the culture and caused diaspora members to distance themselves from Jamaican heritage. "Daggering" and explicit dance videos went viral globally, shaping how non-Black audiences perceive Black culture.Full episode on https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheexpresstruthshowLet me know your thoughts in the comments section down below...SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=enORDER https://www.thehatman.com/product-category/clothing/supreme-of-the-uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacevzCe-rFKZU3iPH0qYqxU7f__v0yznTpLkO6k9u-gHIxI4oQ9JfyhlttATQ_aem_NJT_3YtGSSu7wm6TraEYJghttps://www.instagram.com/cfr_news/https://rumble.com/user/CFRNetworkhttps://x.com/CFRNetwork_https://twitter.com/CFRNetwork__

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https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/arts/music/prince-buster-trailblazer-of-ska-dies-at-78.html  Cecil Bustamente Campbell was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 24, 1938. He performed with teenage groups in Kingston; he also became a boxer, taking the name Prince Buster.In the 1950s he began working for one of Jamaica's top producers and sound-system disc jockeys, Coxsone Dodd. By the end of the decade he had opened a record store, Buster's Record Shack, and was playing street parties with his own sound system, the Voice of the People. He decided to start producing songs as well as spinning them.Jamaicans were listening to, and imitating, the American R&B that reached the island on radio stations from New Orleans and Miami. Prince Buster's productions were more deliberately Jamaican. His production of the Folkes Brothers' “Oh Carolina,” recorded in 1959, meshed the traditional Nyabinghi drumming of a Rastafarian musician, Count Ossie, with what would come to be known as a ska beat.That beat, in songs like Eric Morris's “Humpty Dumpty,” made for huge hits in Jamaica and also had an impact in 1960s Britain. Prince Buster's instrumental “Al Capone” was a Top 20 hit there in 1965.By the end of the 1960s ska had given way to the slower rocksteady beat, a closer precursor of reggae. Prince Buster adapted, notably with his series of singles using his Judge Dread character. But in the early 1970s he gave up producing music and concentrated on business ventures, including record stores and a jukebox company, and moved to Miami.

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Q'wayne. He talked about resources that have helped me along his journey. We discussed the Jamaican chess scene and the goal of creating another grandmaster. Q'wayne talked about his improvement plans including tactics and rapid games. We had a fun chat about online titles, especially the fide arena titles. Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website! Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The After Party is back! And on this one we feature the birthday girl and award winning barber Shawty Fadez! She comes on tells us about the celebrities she cut up, celebrities she's been on a date with and Vu makes a guest appearance and gives us a lesson on BBL's.

 TrineDay sites & socials homepage: https://www.trineday.com Trine Daily: https://www.trinedaily.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinedaypress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinedaypress X: https://x.com/TrineDay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrineDay The Journey 196. Escape from Jamaica: A True Story of Crime, Faith and Redemption w/ "Gibby" Gibson In this episode, Kris Millegan and Todd Baumann speak with William "Gibby" Gibson, author of Escape From Jamaica: A True Story of Crime, Faith and Redemption. "This is the true story of a naive hippie caught up in the Montreal-Jamaica drug scene of the 1970s. He seeks help from sketchy locals when a contract killer shows up to take him out. The Montreal underworld in the 70s and 80s was shared between the West End Gang, the Dubois brothers, the Italian mafia and biker gangs. This lucky Irish-Canadian kid miraculously survived to tell his story, while most of the people he knew are dead or locked up for life. The reader can enjoy a romp through the scary and life-altering experiences of the author (including time in a Jamaican prison) as he navigates the ‘wild west' days of the drug trafficking scene between Montreal and Jamaica in the 1970s. One man's miracle of survival illuminates the history behind the drug and gang exploits we read about in the news today." Purchase here: https://trineday.com/products/escape-from-jamaica-a-true-story-of-crime-faith-and-redemption  for video version of the episode, go here: https://youtu.be/EqAcgkZJOvs 

We discuss with help from the #theproof the decline began mid-2000s when dancehall mirrored US rap: materialism, Black-on-black violence, drug use, and hypersexuality. Skin bleaching promoted by prominent artists sent an anti-Black message that damaged the culture and caused diaspora members to distance themselves from Jamaican heritage. "Daggering" and explicit dance videos went viral globally, shaping how non-Black audiences perceive Black culture.Full episode on https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheexpresstruthshowLet me know your thoughts in the comments section down below...SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=enORDER https://www.thehatman.com/product-category/clothing/supreme-of-the-uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacevzCe-rFKZU3iPH0qYqxU7f__v0yznTpLkO6k9u-gHIxI4oQ9JfyhlttATQ_aem_NJT_3YtGSSu7wm6TraEYJghttps://www.instagram.com/cfr_news/https://rumble.com/user/CFRNetworkhttps://x.com/CFRNetwork_https://twitter.com/CFRNetwork__

Send us Fan Mailn 1982, at just 19 years old, Dr. Donna Barrett left Jamaica in search of greater opportunities. What followed was not an overnight success story, but decades of perseverance, faith, education, entrepreneurship, and an unwavering belief that a better future was possible.In this episode Dr. Donna shares her remarkable journey from rural Jamaica to becoming a real estate entrepreneur, author, nonprofit founder, and educator. Along the way, she reflects on navigating immigration, overcoming personal loss, building generational wealth through homeownership, balancing entrepreneurship with family life, and the mindset that carried her through life's toughest seasons.This conversation isn't simply about achieving success. It's about what happens in the years between the dream and the destination, and the resilience required to keep moving forward when life doesn't unfold as planned.Connect with Dr. Donna - https://drdonnambarrett.com/Subscribe to the NewsletterSupport How to Support Carry On FriendsDonate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation. Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store. Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production

My guest today is a Jamaican game developer and studio founder. Based in Kingston, he is the founder of Spritewrench Studios, a narrative-focused micro studio he built after realising, in his final year at university, that he did not need to leave Jamaica or join a hundred-person team to make games of his own.Inspired by that possibility, he began creating small projects, taking part in game jams, and steadily turning Spritewrench from a name into a company. His work is shaped by a commitment to cultural representation that reaches beyond cliché, and by a wider effort to grow the local scene through the Jamaica Game Developer Society, where he has worked to connect creators and open up pathways into the industry. Now, with Duppy Detective Tashia, a point-and-click mystery rooted in Caribbean folklore, he is bringing that vision to a wider audience.Glen Henry & Spritewrench StudiosSpritewrench Studios – official websiteSpritewrench – itch.io (all games)Glen Henry – Instagram (@spritewrench)Duppy Detective TashiaDuppy Detective Tashia – SteamDuppy Detective Tashia – itch.ioJamaica Game Developer SocietyJamaica Game Developer Society – official siteJGDS – YouTube channel (Crash Course series)Glen's Perfect ConsoleThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – WikipediaViewtiful Joe (GameCube, 2003) – WikipediaSpelunky Classic – free download (Derek Yu's site)Spelunky Classic – WikipediaHades – official siteHades – SteamHollow Knight: Silksong – official siteAlso mentionedBastion – Supergiant GamesTransistor – Supergiant GamesIndie Game: The Movie – official siteBlack Voices in Gaming – community DiscordRami Ismail – game developer and advocateChase Bethea – composer (Duppy Detective Tashia)Bubblexity – BChaotic (Jamaican student dev team, Steam)TIGSource – indie game development forumsGlobal Game JamNext week's guestSoren Johnson – designer of Civilization IVOld World – Mohawk Games (Steam)Simon's bookTrial of the Space Invaders – pre-order (Bookshop.org UK)Trial of the Space Invaders – pre-order (Amazon UK)Support the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lauren Delapenha speaks to Emily Everett about her poems “Supermarketing” and “If You Are Learning English,” which appear in The Common's spring issue. Lauren also discusses her process and revision methods, her time at the Disquiet Literary Program in Lisbon, and how balancing both teaching and writing challenges her. Lauren is a Jamaican poet and English teacher. She earned her master's in creative writing from the University of Oxford, and her work has received an Oxbelly Fellowship, a Helen Zell and Jamaica Poet Laureate's Young Writers Prize for Poetry, a Grindstone International Poetry Prize, and two Pushcart nominations. She currently lives and teaches in Connecticut. ­­Read Lauren's poems in The Common here. Learn more about her work here. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. In 2025 her debut novel All That Life Can Afford was a Reese's Book Club pick, and her work appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column. Previous publications include the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Lauren Delapenha speaks to Emily Everett about her poems “Supermarketing” and “If You Are Learning English,” which appear in The Common's spring issue. Lauren also discusses her process and revision methods, her time at the Disquiet Literary Program in Lisbon, and how balancing both teaching and writing challenges her. Lauren is a Jamaican poet and English teacher. She earned her master's in creative writing from the University of Oxford, and her work has received an Oxbelly Fellowship, a Helen Zell and Jamaica Poet Laureate's Young Writers Prize for Poetry, a Grindstone International Poetry Prize, and two Pushcart nominations. She currently lives and teaches in Connecticut. ­­Read Lauren's poems in The Common here. Learn more about her work here. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. In 2025 her debut novel All That Life Can Afford was a Reese's Book Club pick, and her work appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column. Previous publications include the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Lauren Delapenha speaks to Emily Everett about her poems “Supermarketing” and “If You Are Learning English,” which appear in The Common's spring issue. Lauren also discusses her process and revision methods, her time at the Disquiet Literary Program in Lisbon, and how balancing both teaching and writing challenges her. Lauren is a Jamaican poet and English teacher. She earned her master's in creative writing from the University of Oxford, and her work has received an Oxbelly Fellowship, a Helen Zell and Jamaica Poet Laureate's Young Writers Prize for Poetry, a Grindstone International Poetry Prize, and two Pushcart nominations. She currently lives and teaches in Connecticut. ­­Read Lauren's poems in The Common here. Learn more about her work here. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. In 2025 her debut novel All That Life Can Afford was a Reese's Book Club pick, and her work appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column. Previous publications include the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Greg Brady spoke with Stephanie Smyth, MPP for Toronto—St. Paul's and ethics critic for Ontario Liberal Party about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader about Ontario PC Party's spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prize Director Michael Kelleher talks with 2026 Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction recipient Kei Miller about Yuval Noah Harari's sprawling and sometimes controversial book Sapiens and about how humanity is fiction (and vice-versa). Kei Miller is a Jamaican poet, essayist, and novelist, shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award and winner of the prestigious Forward poetry prize for his collection The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion. His most recent book is the essay collection Things I Have Withheld, out in 2021. His story collection Fear of Stones was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book, and his most recent novel, Augustown was a finalist for the PEN Open Book Award, and won the Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, the Prix Les Afriques, and the Prix Carbet de la Caraïbe et du Tout-Monde. In 2010, the Institute of Jamaica awarded him the Silver Musgrave medal for his contributions to Literature and in 2018 he was awarded the Anthony Sabga medal for Arts & Letters. He has taught at the Universities of Glasgow, Royal Holloway and Exeter and, in 2019, he was the Ida Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor to the University of Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kail and Becky are officially in their London era. They recap soccer games, Chinatown, Camden Market, questionable Indian food, Jamaican beef patties, Becky's chaotic train ride, and why London might actually be one of their favorite cities yet.Kail also gives an update on the confusing back-and-forth surrounding her celiac testing, while the conversation somehow spirals into drunk cigarettes, souvenir guilt, vintage shopping, DNA results, carbonated coffee, and whether either of them is British enough to claim citizenship. Then Elliott joins in for a very questionable lesson in English history before everyone gets ready for the London live show and starts plotting where Karma & Chaos should go next.Get your Fatherless Behaviour Tour Tickets hereFor full videos head to patreon.com/kaillowry Follow Becky at Hayter25 and subscribe to For The HaytersThank you for supporting the show by checking out our sponsors! Quince: Go to quince.com/karma for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. RO: Go to ro.co/karma for your free insurance check. That's ro.co/karma to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s for free.Zenni: That scratched up pair has done its job. Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over $65. Progressive: Try Progressive's AutoQuote Explorer® today at progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Host Steve Turk introduces Josef Forstmayr, managing director of Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Jamaica. Forstmayr shares growing up working in his parents' Austrian farm restaurant, attending hotel school in Salzburg, and arriving in Jamaica in 1979 as a German tutor before quickly becoming an assistant manager and advancing to GM roles, including rebuilding Trident after Hurricane Allen. Hired in 1989 to convert Round Hill from a winter-only operation to a year-round resort, he describes evolving the property into a family- and group-friendly luxury destination guided by “timeless elegance, understated luxury, warm Jamaican heart,” with design input from shareholder Ralph Lauren and tech perspective from Bob Pittman. He emphasizes Jamaica's authentic luxury, staff legacy across generations, strong community investment and charity work, rapid recovery after Hurricane Melissa, and advises young hoteliers to learn multiple languages to build international careers.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:31 Sponsor Lodgify Message01:34 Meet Josef in Jamaica01:57 First Job and Jamaica Move04:13 Hurricanes and Career Growth06:11 Transforming Round Hill Year Round09:02 Growing Up in Family Restaurant11:23 Why He Stayed in Jamaica14:27 Round Hill Owners and Design19:08 Evolving with Core Values23:53 Real Jamaica Beyond Cruises29:52 Community Hikes and Belonging31:27 Running Long Term with Locals33:32 Giving Back and Hurricane Recovery36:33 Future of Authentic Luxury Jamaica39:27 Advice Learn More Languages42:04 Wrap Up and Where to Visit

Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are going shark hunting in the Bahamas as they cover the 1987 classic — JAWS: THE REVENGE! The lads discuss massive plastic sharks with revenge on their mind, Mario Van Peebles and his Jamaican accent and Michael Fackin' Caine basically counting his paycheck money throughout the film! Meanwhile, Dom questions why Ellen Brody has a telepathic connection to the shark, whilst Ken wants to know how to become a conch scientist! This week also includes a film pitch! When the new Sheriff of a sleepy seaside town starts finding bead bodies washing up on the beach covered in slime its up to him, two scientists and a deep sea hunter to stop the creature before it kills again! It's CONCH 3: DEATH BEACH! Starring Bruce Campbell, Carla Gugino, Portia De Rossi, Clint Howard, Daniel Bernhardt, Dominic Lawton, Ken B Wild and Carl Weathers as Sheriff Carl Weathers! We now have PATREON! Join us HERE Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

Have you ever had an idea for a product but wondered where to start?Starting a product business can feel overwhelming. From finding manufacturers and creating prototypes, to building a brand and bringing your product to market, there are so many unknowns that it's easy to feel stuck before you've even begun.In this week's episode, I'm joined by Louise Meddar, founder of Louise Meddar London, a luxury handbag brand inspired by her Jamaican heritage and the memory of her late mum.Louise shares the honest story behind starting a product business, including how she found manufacturers without having industry connections, why asking questions became one of her biggest strengths, and what she's learned from building a premium brand from the ground up.What I loved about this conversation is that Louise doesn't pretend the journey has been easy. Instead, she shares the realities of learning as you go, trusting your instincts and continuing to move forward, even when you don't have all the answers.Whether you're just starting a product business, or you've already launched and are navigating the next stage of growth, I hope this conversation gives you the confidence to keep going.Find Louise Here:https://louisemeddar.com/https://www.instagram.com/louisemeddardesignsLET'S CONNECTFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeMentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It's a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membership

Welcome to the Irreplaceable Dental Team podcast brought to you by DAME - Dental Assisting Made Easy. A safe space to be mentored, empowered, and equipped. We are here to discuss "Getting Informed Consent with Andrei Bennett." Let's learn and stay on the grow! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and share. DAME - Dental Assisting Made Easy. We are better together!A big thank you to local Jamaican artist, Owen Pinnock, for the original music on our podcast.

Non-fiction writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Christian Barter to talk about the life of performer and activist Harry Belafonte, who died in 2023. Jelly-Schapiro, the author of a new biography of Belafonte, considers the entertainer's distinctive combination of mainstream appeal and radical politics. He notes how Belafonte's vault to stardom and success with the first LP to sell a million copies, Calypso, positioned him to speak across racial lines in a segregated society. Jelly-Schapiro discusses Belafonte's nation-changing impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his unique position as the only member of Martin Luther King's inner circle who could also be asked to guest-host The Tonight Show. He reflects on how Belafonte, the son of Jamaican immigrants who grew up between Harlem and his parents' country, navigated the performance of authenticity. Jelly-Schapiro reads from his book, Daylight Come: Harry Belafonte and the World He Made.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan and Christian Barter.Joshua Jelly-SchapiroDaylight Come: Harry Belafonte and the World He MadeNames of New York: Discovering the City's Past, Present, and Future Through Its Place-NamesIsland People: The Caribbean and the WorldNonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas with Rebecca SolnitPòtoprens: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince with Leah Gordon and Katelyne Alexis Cuba Then, Cuba NowChris Ofili: Paradise Lost with Chris OfiliHarry BelafonteCalypsoIsland in the SunBuck and the Preacher“We Are the World”OthersBeetlejuiceSing Your Song (2011)Following Harry (2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How We Seeez It! Episode 345.5: The Odyssey Monologues (2026) “I'm a stubborn fan of his stubbornness.” – Steve With Noah away, Steve takes the mic for a rare, shorter solo episode to talk about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. From the overwhelming IMAX experience and Nolan's famously stubborn filmmaking style to John Leguizamo's standout performance, a heartbreaking 20-year-old dog, disturbing body horror, and a little satisfaction over the failed casting backlash, there is plenty to unpack. As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think.   Drinks for the episode: "The Apparent Mule" 1½ oz Irish whiskey ½ oz mastiha ½ oz Green Chartreuse ¾ oz fresh lime juice ¼ oz pomegranate syrup 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters 3 oz Jamaican-style ginger beer Small smoky Scotch float Unfortunately, Elon has hijacked my cocktail picture and replaced it with his own AI-generated cut.     You can email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Dorothy Roberts at www.dorothyeroberts.com/ or you can find her on IG at @dorothyeroberts .   This week, we chat with Dorothy Roberts, the author of the book The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family.  As an esteemed professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania and a social justice advocate, Dorothy Roberts has written many scholarly books and academic papers about reproductive justice, child welfare, and bioethics, but her most recent book is a much more personal one.  She is the child of a white father who was an anthropologist and a black Jamaican mother, both now deceased. When Dorothy's sister gave her boxes of her father's files, she began to read transcripts of research he had done on interracial marriage over a 60-year period. She had no idea how these files would affect her memories of her childhood, her parent's marriage, and her own racial identity.  This book is a fascinating look at racial history in Chicago as well as a very touching memoir about a father/daughter bond.     And for our book recommendation segment of the show, we turn to one of the most iconic parts of an American summer. August is here, which means people are having their last hurrahs at amusement parks. With this in mind, we decided we would feature books about these places where people go to be entertained, eat overpriced food, and argue with their relatives. The books we've chosen are set in various amusement park venues, such as a western theme park in Arizona, an arcade park where reality disintegrates, a place called Dreamworld where everyone is happy, a real-life New Jersey amusement park that was certainly ride at your own risk, a North Carolina park that was the site of a murder mystery, and an amusement park set in the mind.     Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family by Dorothy E. Roberts  2- The Odyssey translated by Emily Wilson  3- Martin Marten by Brian Doyle  4- The Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson  5- Jane Kenyon: The Making of a Poet by Dana Greene  6- The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and Obsession by Michael Finkel  7- The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel  8- The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt  9- A Five Star Read by Fellow Book Lover Elizabeth S. @fireplacebookworm - Beartown by Frederik Backman 10- The Free Lunch by Spider Robinson  11- Krazyland by Mar Romance-Moore  12- The Insignificant Events in the Lives of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling  13- Joyland by Stephen King  14- Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park by Andy Mulvihill with Jake Rosen  15- Anxietyland by Gemma Correll    Media Mentioned:  1- The Odyssey (2026) 2- Emily Wilson review of the Odyssey - https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v48/n14/emily-wilson/an-uncomplicated-man 3- Class Action Park (2020, HBO Max)    

Send us Fan MailJamaicans will slow wine to Michael Bolton, scream the words to Celine Dion, and two-step to old country ballads like it's the most natural thing in the world. That “soulz” section in a dance is more than a playlist, it's a cultural habit with rules, memories, and a sound that a lot of people outside the Caribbean still don't understand.We sit down with Jess, a Jamaican TV producer based in New York, to talk about her new film project, Roots Rock Reggae and Soulz. She shares the moment she realised the rest of the world doesn't treat these songs the way we do, and why a Sunday-night party in Kingston made the idea feel urgent. From the way Jamaicans “pick their own singles” to the strange magic of hearing soft rock and R&B ballads played all night, we unpack what makes this tradition feel so specific to Jamaican life and diaspora parties.We also get practical about filmmaking and cultural preservation: what pre-production really looks like, why Kickstarter crowdfunding matters when the industry is slow, and how a short campaign video can unlock a huge wave of community support. Along the way we talk Jamaican radio culture, Sunday programming, reggae covers, and the country-western outlaw thread that quietly connects to dancehall storytelling.If you've ever had a favorite “soulz tune” that only Caribbean people seem to rate properly, you'll feel seen here. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who loves a good slow jam set, and leave us a review with the one song Jamaica claimed as its own.Links:Kickstarter CampaignRoots Rock Reggae Souls InstagramBiggie: I Got A Story To TellSubscribe to the NewsletterSupport How to Support Carry On FriendsDonate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation. Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store. Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production

Send us Fan MailToronto is a city built out of neighborhoods, food, and constant surprises. We sit down with Ashley Rochefort, Media Relations Manager at Destination Toronto, to unpack what makes Canada's largest city feel so alive, from its long history to its modern identity as “the world in a city,” where roughly half of residents are born outside Canada and cultures show up block by block. We get specific about things to do in Toronto, starting with the CN Tower for panoramic views, the glass floor, and the EdgeWalk, plus the waterfront cluster nearby with Ripley's Aquarium and the Rogers Centre. From there we hit iconic stops like Casa Loma with its seasonal programming. Museum favorites including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the unexpectedly fascinating Bata Shoe Museum.We talk Toronto's legendary diversity of authentic eats, and the fusion that comes with it, including the Toronto-invented sushi pizza, peameal bacon sandwiches at St. Lawrence Market, and the city's serious love for Jamaican patties. We also map out walkable neighborhoods like the Distillery District and Kensington Market. Toronto's natural beauty includes beaches, parks, High Park cherry blossoms, and a quick ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Finally, we connect the dots to a Niagara Falls day trip and the Niagara wine region, plus summer festivals, the CNE, and nightlife hotspots. **Ashley Rochefort isMedia Relations Manager at Destination Toronto. She loves her city and has done the Edge Walk on CN Tower. Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Read her weekly essays on Substack._____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 130 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes are also on the website: placesirememberlealane.com_____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  

Welcome to season 6!We're starting with a Summer recap to catch up. If you want to make the Jamaican inspired roasted chicken the link is below. Scot Louie's Jamaican Roast Chicken RecipeGot something you want to say about this episode? Send me a text!Support the showAre you getting our newsletter? Join the TVF Sisterhood by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. You'll get the same positive vibes, recipes and workout tips you love from the podcast delivered right into your inbox. You can subscribe here.Ready for change? You can develop healthy habits and make your fitness journey your new lifestyle with the TVF app. Receive coaching, motivation, track nutrition and workouts and get access to monthly challenges for $25/month. Join the app community here.IG: @TiaVFitnesswww.tiavfitness.comSalad Fund - $TiaVFitness

Dennis Brown Greatest Hits Mix 2025 | Timeless Reggae Classics Experience the magic of the Crown Prince of Reggae with this carefully curated mix of Dennis Brown's most iconic hits. From lovers rock to conscious roots reggae, this playlist brings together his timeless anthems, rare gems, and fan favorites in one non-stop musical tribute. Perfect for relaxing, meditating, or immersing yourself in the golden age of Jamaican music.

Episode Description: Prime Minister's National Youth Award winner Treya Picking tells stories of wins and woes among the community while rescuing stranded Jamaican crocs (Crocodylus acutus). We dive into community work and the threads of misogyny that women are forced to cut thru while fighting to protect our life-bearing planet. In their own words: Treya Picking is a Wildlife Conservation Biologist who has led national efforts in research, conservation, and wildlife management. She earned her BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Kent and an MPhil in Zoology from UWI Mona, where she spearheaded Jamaica's first island-wide population assessment of the American Crocodile. Treya served six years as an Environmental Officer at NEPA and founded the JamCROC Initiative, which leads collaborative crocodile conservation work. She now works with the international organization Re:wild on its Caribbean team. In 2025, she received the Prime Minister's National Youth Award for Excellence in Environmental Protection. This episode supports: Jamaican crocodile conservationHelp us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment. Who belongs in the conversation for the GOAT of GOATs? Nick breaks down who has the best cases among Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi, new Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, American swimmer Michael Phelps, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, and other legends. Later, one listener makes the case for how LeBron James could one day run for president. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n Jamaica, sound systems are more than just a stack of speakers blasting the latest tunes to an eager crowd. Over the last 70 years, they have come to represent the most common way that Jamaicans experience music. Sound systems have touched all levels of society in Jamaica, determining the island's popular taste and profoundly influencing the daily lives of its citizenry. This program explores the evolution of sound system culture, from the Jamaican genesis of the 1940s to its gradual impact on diaspora communities, and ultimately, its undeniable influence on the popular culture of nations overseas. Produced by David Katz and Saxon Baird. APWW #758

This week we kick things off by reviewing and dissecting The Odyssey, before chatting about the World Cup and discussing the online backlash surrounding the new Somali film starring Sabrina Elba, where she plays a single mother who falls in love with a Jamaican man.We also react to some of the negative comments we've received over the last few episodes and have an honest conversation about criticism, growth and staying true to ourselves.Our first dilemma is from a woman in a long-distance relationship with a man who once agreed to marriage but now seems distant, follows other women online and leaves her questioning whether she's wasting her time.We then read through a viral post where women share the biggest lessons they've learned from past relationships… and the responses are eye-opening.Our second dilemma comes from a wife and mother who feels completely overwhelmed. She's carrying the mental load of raising children, paying bills, receiving little affection or appreciation from her husband and admits she's emotionally checked out of the marriage.We wrap up the episode with a reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, Allah is greater than every worry, fear and anxiety we carry.