Bite The Bullet Podcast

This week on Bite The Bullet Podcast, one conspiracy theory sparks a much bigger conversation:Did the pressures of fame, the music industry, and impossible expectations contribute to Michael Jackson's downfall? What starts as a discussion about conspiracy theories quickly turns into a conversation about the changing music industry, what it takes to build a lasting legacy, and why community sup...

This week on Bite The Bullet Podcast we're joined by Jade Every from Saba for a conversation about identity, belonging, leaving home, and finding your way back to it. We unpack: •⁠ ⁠Are we Dutch? Do we care? •⁠ ⁠Dutch born vs Dutch Caribbean •⁠ ⁠Jade's journey moving from Saba to the Netherlands in the 2020s and how she experienced student life as a Caribbean woman •⁠ ⁠What it means to mov...

Kevin Hart Roast controversy, toxic tourism in Sint Maarten, Caribbean identity, iShowSpeed’s island tour, and Kes spotting at Saint Lucia Jazz Festival… yeah 😭 we covered a LOT this episode. We’re finally back as a duo for the first time in a minute and got STRAIGHT to biting bullets! This week on Bite The Bullet Podcast we unpack: 🔥 The 2026 Kevin Hart Netflix Roast and where the line between...

#bitethebulletpodcast #JunyMartina Curaçao-born rapper Juny Martina sits down with Bite The Bullet to talk Caribbean identity, Papiamentu, and what it means to carry your island with you — while also redefining what the future of the island could look like? One of the most interesting Caribbean voices based in Rotterdam. A rapper, storyteller, and creative writing music in his native tongue Papiam...

Bouyon, Carnival, the manosphere & faith with rapper Dano on Bite The Bullet Podcast Ep 76. Caribbean diaspora talk, unfiltered — plus a new band born in the studio: Bite The Bouyon. Dano's back in the studio for round three. We open with Song of the Week, where he shares two of his latest projects and gives us a peek at what's coming next. Then we get into it:- The manosphere- A 2025...

Our latest episode explores entrepreneurship, Caribbean culture, and carnival through the journey of building something from the ground up — from nail tech to band leader. In Episode 75, we have Kristen Moore, founder of LuvLuxMas, on the couch 🎭✨She takes us through her journey of stepping into the carnival space and launching her second round of costumes, with two bands hitting the road this s...

“If a question makes you uncomfortable… is it exposing something you’ve been avoiding?” This episode of Bite The Bullet Podcast brings back a fan favourite… and the OG’s already know what time it is 😮‍💨🔥 Our Russian Roulette Questions are back, courtesy of Keverne, and let’s just say… nobody was fully prepared for where these conversations went. We get into: • honest takes on friendships, commu...

Sponsored by Werken in de Caribbean 🌴 Brain drain, Caribbean career paths, and climate justice take center stage in this episode with Kjelld Kroon. From the challenges of returning home to his role in Bonaire’s historic climate case against the Dutch state, this conversation dives into what it really means to build impact from within the region. We talk about the reality many Caribbean creatives...

In Episode 72 of Bite The Bullet Podcast, we unpack what it really means to do business as friends and how adult friendships shift when money, expectations, and past experiences enter the chat. This episode gets vulnerable. We open up about: • Navigating business while building a friendship at the same time • The “contracts” we subconsciously create in adult friendships • Hard conversations, confl...

We’re officially BACK! After a short break, Bite The Bullet Podcast returns with a brand new studio, fresh energy, and a full life update. (And the pod is now 3 years! 🥳)In this episode, we catch up on everything — from building our new podcast studio to Bad Bunny's Benito Bowl Halftime Show. 🔥 What We Talk About In This Episode: • Journey to Studio 2.0 • Creative growth and entrepreneurship...

Episode 70 is here! We’re joined by the incredibly talented Ella John, an artist, a boss, and a beautiful soul who opens up about her journey of becoming an artist and finding herself through her craft. We get real about insecurities, emotional growth, and the discipline it takes to chase your dreams. Ella shares how she planned one of her biggest shows yet, balancing creativity, pressure, and sel...

Welcome back, huns! 🌴🔥 This week we sit down with Edsel Lake, a social worker from Saba, to discuss parenting, old school vs. new school caretaking, and how to guide children without coddling them in today’s world. We also dive into our Songs of the Week 🎶 , a fun Would You Rather segment and end it off with a Caribbean- Guess what? Edsel shares insights on where new parents might be missing th...

This week we sit down with BB Bad​⁠​⁠, the Sint Maarten-born dancer turned DJ who has taken her talent from pandemic house parties to viral sets with millions of views. She shares how she planned her own European tour, playing Paris reggaeton festivals and shutting down Rotterdam Carnival at 4 AM, while carving out space in a male-dominated industry. We talk about blending dance and DJing into a f...

In this episode, we explore Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of books to connect us with our history. 🌴📚 We discuss childhood experiences across the Caribbean, the themes of Ralph Cantave’s Steve Takes a Stand, and the historical figures shaping our stories We also cover publishing challenges, updates since Ralph’s last visit, and highlight the rich knowledge and untold stories of...

The last time we did one of these was way back during our 20-part Legion series… so you already know this one’s overdue 😅We’re catching you up on everything we’ve been holding back before diving back into our regular guest lineup (AND WE NEED YOU TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION!!):✨ Notting Hill Carnival (and the controversy)✨ Cardi B moments we couldn’t ignore✨ Love Island updates✨ Jody finally com...

Summer is ending, but we couldn’t miss sitting down with the iconic Prettyboirahul for an honest, unfiltered conversation. In this episode, we catch up on Rahul’s decision and journey to move back home, who he is off of social media, and the challenges of making friends in a new environment. We dive into today’s content creation landscape and wrap it up with a fun game. Rahul has been paving the w...

It’s BTB Tuesday! 🎙🔥 This week we’re joined by the multi-talented Ashanti — actress, creative, and all-around vibrant soul. We get into her journey through theatre and acting, the lessons and community she found at Patta Academy, and how she navigates life and creativity while living with ADHD.This one’s inspiring, relatable, and full of gems you don’t want to miss. BTB is your go-to Caribbean po...

Summer TIME! We hope you’re all having a lovely summer! And what better way to turn up the heat than with a brand new episode featuring the amazing Elona? Elona blessed our stage during our live show and is now back for a proper conversation about her journey as an artist on Sint Maarten, her dreams, experiences, the stories behind her lyrics, and the release of her new EP, The Vulnerable Hour . B...

We’re back with another BTB Tuesday! Jody returns from Manchester just in time for a Love Island catch-up. From there, we get into girl code: is your friend’s “ex-date” off limits? What makes someone a “girls’ girl”?We also unpack B. Simone’s latest friendship controversy, the reality of friendship jealousy, the politics of women supporting women, and a hot take on where we stand on modern-day fem...

Happy Emancipation Day to all Dutch Caribbean islands and countries! In today’s episode, we explore the history and legacy of slavery. We dedicated today’s episode to this special and important day. If you need a little refreshing history lesson, we got you! We got into how our islands came to be Dutch islands, the after effects of slavery on the islands of Saba and Sint Maarten, what we learned t...

Was Ace from Love Island USA setting boundaries or just being toxic? We dive into that and more in this raw, unfiltered episode of BTB. It’s BTB Tuesday and we’re catching up on everything we’ve missed. Sponsored by TamLeo Books, we spotlight It Is Not Always About You, a title that sparks deep conversation on accountability, reputation, and how the people around you can help shape you. From the D...

🎙️ It’s BTB Tuesday! In Episode 60, Eva Croes joins the Bite the Bullet Podcast to talk dance career, Caribbean culture, ABC vs SSS islands, island food, and doing what truly serves you. A must-watch for Caribbean creatives! 💃🏾✨ We dive into: – Eva’s journey from growing up in the Caribbean to building a dance career in the Netherlands – How island life shaped her artistic expression – The infl...

We’ve BEEN waiting for this guest to warm our couch and the day has finally come! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kriticos, the visionary behind The Book Club. We dive into his journey of starting something that has cultivated community, connection and safe spaces through books…that you don’t even have to read! We shared our experiences with celeb run ins and schooling systems which then led u...

Whadup Familehhh! It’s BTB Tuesday and we’re back with the vibes for Carnival season! 🎉💃🏽In today’s episode, we’re catching up on life—talking about what we’ve been up to lately, navigating the menstrual cycle, and Jody’s unforgettable experience in Ghana 🇬🇭. We’re feeling some Carnival FOMO, so we dive into what Carnival really means to us and everything we missed this year 🎭. We also get int...

It’s BTB Tuesday! 🎙️🔥In this episode, we catch up on life and reflect on whether moving to the Netherlands has been a blessing or a curse. Jody and Kristen share thoughts from a recent event that sparked the conversation. We also get into the blurry line between “good” and “bad” content, and why it’s all so subjective. From viral shows like Pop The Balloon and Temptation Island to the question of...