Corie Sheppard Podcast
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The Corie Sheppard Podcast
A 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, struggle, and brilliance that shape who we are.
Whether it’s music, business, creativity, identity, advocacy, or community, this podcast holds space for the kind of dialogue that inspires reflection, empowers expression, and preserves our legacy. It’s culture in conversation—unfiltered, intergenerational, and deeply Caribbean.
Listen, subscribe, and be part of the stories that move the region forward.
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- Vinita Manoo Responds to “Too Old” Criticism: Loss, Resilience & Miss Universe · 45 minSend us Fan Mail “There’s no expiry date on becoming who you were meant to be.” Vinita Manoo joins us to discuss the age criticism surrounding her selection to represent Trinidad…
- Rikki Jai: The Hits, the Hustle & His Return to Calypso | Extended Conversation · 1 h 26 minSend us Fan Mail Rikki Jai never planned to become a chutney star. His dream was to make his mark in calypso—but music took him on a journey he couldn’t have predicted. In this…
- Majah Hype: Leaving Security Behind to Become the King of Caribbean Comedy · 1 h 32 minSend us Fan Mail Before the viral characters and sold-out shows, Majah Hype was an electrician in New York with a secure job—and a decision to make. We sit down with Majah Hype…
- Helon Francis Breaks His Silence on the Calypso Monarch Mic Controversy · 1 h 20 minSend us Fan Mail What really happened when Helon Francis' Calypso Monarch performance was interrupted during the television broadcast? Was it a technical failure, something…
- Kernal Roberts: The Stories Behind Palance, Jumbie & It’s Carnival · 1 h 32 minSend us Fan Mail You know the songs. Now hear how they happened. Kernal Roberts joins us to share the stories behind “Palance,” “Jumbie” and “It’s Carnival”—from an unexpected…
- Viking Ding Dong: The Pain Behind His Smile & Betting on Himself · 1 h 29 minSend us Fan Mail You know the laugh, the energy and the songs. In this conversation, we get to know the man behind them. Viking Ding Dong joins us for one of our most…
- Jules Sobion: 20 Years Gambling on Carnival — Why Caesar’s Army Is Changing · 1 h 16 minSend us Fan Mail For 20 years, Jules Sobion has helped shape some of the Caribbean's most unforgettable Carnival experiences through Caesar's Army. But behind the sold-out…
- Angela Hunte: The Real Story Behind “Empire State of Mind,” “Party Done” & Learning to Walk Again · 1 h 22 minSend us Fan Mail Angela Hunte helped write an anthem the world knows. Behind the music is a story of rejection, recognition, motherhood—and a health crisis that changed…
- Teddyson John: Starting Over, Finding His Voice & Life Beyond “Allez” · 1 h 14 minSend us Fan Mail Already established in Saint Lucia, Teddyson John had to introduce himself all over again in Trinidad. “Allez” opened the door—but his story goes far beyond one…
- His Father Wanted a Doctor. He Chose Music | Carl “Beaver” Henderson · 1 h 22 minSend us Fan Mail His father wanted him to become a doctor. Carl “Beaver” Henderson imagined that future—and realised he could be successful and still be unhappy. He walked into…
- Chucky Gordon: Music Saved My Life | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 29 minSend us Fan Mail Behind Chucky Gordon’s smile and stage presence is a story of depression, self-doubt, and finding a reason to keep going. Roderick “Chucky” Gordon joins us for…
- From Laventille to the High Court: Justice Westmin James’ Unlikely Journey · 1 h 7 minSend us Fan Mail Justice Westmin James’ journey to the bench didn’t begin where many might expect. Born in Morvant/Laventille and raised without significant financial means, he…
- He Grew Up Without a TV. Then He Built Synergy TV | Peter C. Lewis · 1 h 17 minSend us Fan Mail Peter C. Lewis grew up watching television through a neighbour’s window. Years later, he created Synergy TV and helped put a generation of Caribbean talent on…
- Ralph Gonsalves: “My Spirit Is Not Defeated” | Life After 25 Years in Power · 1 h 25 minSend us Fan Mail After nearly 25 years as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves joins us for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about losing…
- Alex Jordan: The Voice That Raised a Generation · 1 h 5 minSend us Fan Mail Long before she became one of the Caribbean’s most recognisable sporting voices, Alex Jordan was building a career that would take her from radio in Barbados to…
- He Sold Everything to Survive—Then Built Fitt St | Adrian Chandler · 1 h 7 minSend us Fan Mail Adrian Chandler is the founder of Strictly FX, the boss behind Fitt St and a co-founder of Air Committee—but his journey has included enormous risks, painful…
- Third Bass: The Untold Story of Trinidad’s Urban Radio Revolution · 1 h 9 minSend us Fan Mail Before urban radio became part of everyday life in Trinidad and Tobago, Adrian “Third Bass” Hackshaw was among the young DJs helping to take the music of the…
- I Survived the Unthinkable—and Chose to Thrive | Gayatree Dipchan · 1 h 18 minSend us Fan Mail Behavioural psychotherapist and body-language expert Gayatree Dipchan shares the deeply personal story of surviving a violent sexual assault—and the long journey…
- Destra: “I Love My Soca. I Love My God.” | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 12 minSend us Fan Mail Destra Garcia has spent more than two decades becoming one of the defining voices and performers in soca. But behind the Queen of Bacchanal is a story of faith…
- They Were Just Having Fun—Then Millions Started Watching | Cheerful Company · 1 h 13 minSend us Fan Mail What began as friends laughing, playing games and being themselves became one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most joyful online movements. Avril, KP and Shinzy of…
- I Went a Steam… At My Big Age | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 29 minSend us Fan Mail This week’s solo episode starts with an apology to the Mighty Conqueror after last week's search for the “wordiest” calypso — before Corie tells the story of…
- I Thought Achievement Made Me Worthy | Veera Bhajan · 1 h 31 minSend us Fan Mail Born without arms, Veera Bhajan learned from childhood how quickly the world can define someone by what it believes they lack. But behind her remarkable academic…
- Supplequental Parade Route · 1 h 22 minSend us Fan Mail Apparently, Trinidad and Tobago has been having some trouble with words lately — so this week, we're putting our vocabulary to the test. After somehow producing…
- 🇨🇦🇹🇹 From Afghanistan to Trinidad: A Diplomat’s Extraordinary Journey | Michael Callan · 1 h 15 minSend us Fan Mail What takes someone from the Canadian military to Afghanistan, Sudan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria — and eventually to Carnival, J’ouvert, panyards and…
- We Divide Our Own.....But Welcome Everyone Else · 1 h 31 minSend us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing dividing Trinidad and Tobago isn't race, politics or religion—but the way we choose to treat each other? This week, I reflect on the…
- Kes on Taking Soca Global, Family & the Mission Behind the Roots, Rock, Soca Tour · 2 h 30 minSend us Fan Mail Fresh off the Roots, Rock, Soca Tour, Kes joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of his most personal and insightful conversations to date. Known for timeless…
- How Dominic Hadeed Built Blue Waters by Solving Problems · 1 h 57 minSend us Fan Mail From building one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognised brands to developing a philosophy centred on solving problems, Dominic Hadeed shares the ideas that…
- Vaughnette Bigford on Depression, Petrotrin, Menopause & Finding Her Authentic Voice · 1 h 42 minSend us Fan Mail Vaughnette Bigford is one of Trinidad & Tobago's most celebrated performers, but behind the sold-out concerts and standing ovations was a deeply personal journey…
- Cro Cro: "They Turned Off My Mic... But They Could Never Silence Me" · 1 h 35 minSend us Fan Mail Cro Cro is one of Trinidad & Tobago's most influential calypsonians, and in this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast he reflects on a career built on fearless…
- Honouring Bill Trotman | Making Sense of Trinidad's Biggest Stories · 1 h 39 minSend us Fan Mail The passing of Bill Trotman is a reminder of why we must celebrate the people who shaped Trinidad and Tobago's culture while they're still with us. In this…
- Kevin Soyer on How Being Completely Paralysed Led Him to Make Thousands Laugh · 1 h 53 minSend us Fan Mail Kevin Soyer has become one of Trinidad and Tobago's most respected stand-up comedians—but very few people know the extraordinary journey that brought him here…
- What Every Great Leader Understands About Communication, Trust & Respect | Lisa Ghany · 1 h 47 minSend us Fan Mail Behind every successful event, respected leader, and trusted organisation is something most people never see. In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast…
- We've Explored Less Than 1% of Earth's Deep Ocean... And T&T Is About To Change That | Dr. Diva Amon · 1 h 10 minSend us Fan Mail We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do the deep ocean.Dr. Diva Amon is a Trinidadian deep-sea biologist, National Geographic Explorer, co-founder…
- The TRUTH About "Who Let the Dogs Out" | Anslem Douglas Sets the Record Straight · 1 h 40 minSend us Fan Mail Before the world knew "Who Let the Dogs Out," the song belonged to Anslem Douglas. In this episode, the Trinidad and Tobago music icon shares the untold story…
- The Trinidad Tradition We Can’t Afford to Lose | Jameel ‘Jappa’ Bisnath · 1 h 23 minSend us Fan Mail What is Hosay really about? For many Trinidadians, it’s something we’ve grown up seeing—but few of us truly understand its history, meaning, or why it continues…
- He Walked Away From His Job When They Fired His Team | DJ Elon (Papi) · 1 h 32 minSend us Fan Mail DJ Elon (Papi) joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast to share the untold story behind one of the biggest career decisions of his life. In this episode, DJ Elon…
- I Knew It Was Time for a Change | Blaze | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 2 h 0 minSend us Fan Mail Blaze has been one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognizable radio personalities for decades, but after 12 years at Slam 100.5, he made a career move that…
- Jaiga: How I Helped Build Soca's Biggest Stars | Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 50 minSend us Fan Mail Jaiga joins us for one of the most revealing conversations ever recorded about the evolution of soca music, talent development, radio, entrepreneurship and…
- Judaline Cassidy: From Diego Martin to New York's Plumbing Union · 1 h 33 minSend us Fan Mail Judaline Cassidy's journey began in Diego Martin, Trinidad, where she grew up facing poverty, abandonment, and countless obstacles. Unable to afford university…
- Wendy Fitzwilliam on Fame, Miss Universe, Motherhood & Why Trini's “Mash Up” Our Own · 1 h 44 minSend us Fan Mail Wendy Fitzwilliam joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations ever. From winning Miss Universe and navigating global…
- From Project Runway to Scaling a Luxury Brand from the Caribbean: Anya Ayoung-Chee’s Next Chapter · 1 h 31 minSend us Fan Mail Anya Ayoung-Chee joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and reflective conversations yet. From winning Project Runway with almost no formal…
- The Woman Behind Machel Montano: Liz Montano’s Untold Story | CSP · 1 h 49 minSend us Fan Mail Elizabeth “Lady” Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a powerful conversation about motherhood, legacy, discipline, culture, business, and the journey…
- Valmiki Maharaj on Carnival, Creativity & Building Cultural Experiences | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 40 minSend us Fan Mail Valmiki Maharaj — Creative Director of The Lost Tribe, Director of TRIBE, and head of Ultimate Events — joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep conversation…
- Shaka Hislop on Prostate Cancer & Why Men Need to Get Tested · 1 h 44 minSend us Fan Mail Shaka Hislop joins us for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. From representing Trinidad & Tobago at the 2006 FIFA World Cup to building a…
- Coutain | Why Loyalty, Love & Peace Matter More Than Fame | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 45 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Coutain for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about pain, purpose, love, and the…
- The Truth About the Entertainment Industry No One Tells You | Simon Baptiste · 1 h 53 minSend us Fan Mail Simon Baptiste, founder of Question Mark Entertainment, joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into the business of entertainment, global ambition, and…
- Nailah Blackman: You Don’t Know My Story | Childhood, Legacy, Struggles & Stardom · 1 h 40 minSend us Fan Mail Nailah Blackman joins us on The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations yet. Known for her powerful voice and stage presence…
- Nigel Nicholson: The Man Behind Trinidad’s Top Media Talent | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 34 minSend us Fan Mail Nigel Nicholson is one of the most influential voices behind media in Trinidad & Tobago — founder of Star Broadcasting and the man responsible for training some…
- Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon: From Kiskidee Karavan to Soca History | The Corie Sheppard Podcast · 1 h 40 minSend 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…
- Johnny Q: How I Built a Business Overnight With NO Experience · 1 h 45 minSend 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…
