Corie Sheppard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode is livelicated to the great Winston Henry, The Explainer, the messenger of calypso. We discuss Nicki Minaj's refund Caribbean connection & Travis World's calls for more freedom of expression. The PNM internal elections is on and Karen Who-nez Texeira is running against the doc.  Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we're in sacrifice mode. No more macaroni pie, no more driving, no more movies 2 and 3 times a week as we adjust to budgetary constraints. Mistah Shak has some suggestions for what we can use to replace the ham and pastelle this Christmas.  Yorkie and Latapy still combining to slaughter defences and of course big congrats to the Jamaica Tallawahs....

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss the highs and lows in the budget as the gas price reaches its peak. We take a look at the top performers in the country as they receive their national awards but for some reason soca artists once again  failed to reach the summit. Enjoy!!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we solute the  legendary mas makers Lionel Jaggessar and Albert Bailey. As Burna Boy  confirms his Tobago concert we look back at the legend of Valmond ‘Fat Man’ Jones. TKR has us holding on to hope while we hold on in traffic for hours. We discussed the brazen attack  on Pennywise security in La Romain  and we sift through the ashes of the Farley and W...

Send us Fan Mail While some mourn a lady they call the queen we acknowledge our own Queens.  As the longest reigning colonizer has finally left us we also mourn the passing of the PDP - the shortest reigning political party of all time. We also take a minute to express condolences to TKR supporters. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss the false start return to the school term as the teachers join the scrap iron dealers on the picket lines; The shocking and unfortunate murder at The Brix as a brazen attempt was made on the life of Trinibad artist Kalonji in broad daylight at the country's most popular hotel. Machel celebrated 40 years by selling out The Barclays centre...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is dedicated to Big Brother Dave. We explore the broken window theory and how it applies to Trinidad & Tobago on our 60th Independence. Scrap iron dealers have decided if they can no longer steal in peace we can't get to work in peace. We take in some of the most humorous calypsos from the great Trinidad Rio. Happy Independence Day! Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we have no choice but to talk about crime, murders in particular. It seems to be the only thing that's happening in the country these days. There are no bounds as to where brutal violence will show up next and the response by the authorities seems to be as gentle as can be while reports show that the ex Commissioner seems to have been implementing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we're back home and loving being back. We look at the new party in town as some familiar faces seem to have abandoned their own political parties & found a new home in Gary Griffith's NTA. Some Harbour Master men threw a home grown Grenadian hero off the boat for beating Keshorn. Mc Donald Jacob promises to send criminals home as he steps...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we're confused by all the topics. So there used to be this thing called man code but apparently Anil Roberts doesn't know Whaaaaaat that is. We continue to rename streets and monuments after our heroes while some people still seem to subscribe to the white man code. The president of the most incarcerated country in the world is apparently stan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we congratulate Nicholas Paul & Obed McCoy on their record breaking showings. A street in south is renamed after some dude named Shortie, but they've promised to change it to Ras Shorty I soon. We discuss PDP's new black card as well as take a deep dive into both the PM's & The Opposition Leader's Emancipation messages - fair warning - e...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss the Tribe Launch and how band launches have changed over time. We also take a look at the Plymouth J'ouvert and why it might have flopped. Machel gets the keys to the city from Joel Martinez as Lady Montano launches her biography.  Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we compare the leadership styles of Rowlers to Aunty Mia. Apparently we're looking in the rear view mirror as we consider bringing back the waving gallery. maybe we should consider redirecting that investment in getting a TTSPCA office in the local airports. We also take a moment to salute and celebrate some high achieving women in the Caribbean. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail We're joined today by Colin Dickson, Destination Manager of Windstar Cruises. Colin has extensive experience in the cruise industry and has worked with Royal Caribbean & Disney prior to joining Windstar Cruises - The World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line. Colin gives his takes on the recent recruitment drive by Royal Caribbean and gives insights into what to expect and...

Send us Fan Mail After a brief hiatus to put up my foot lil bit we're back this week to deal with the people's business! We discuss police killings, riots, commissioner wars, celebrate the birthday of the Mighty Sparrow and much more. Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we compare our weekend of old people fetes to the mini fete season over the long weekend. We also discuss the growth of Jamaica's carnival and how it might be the demise of ours and much more. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss the PM's response to the Opposition Leader's slave name comments. We've avoided the topic of school fights for long enough so we finally get into it. And  Big congratulations to the Trinbagonians making moves: Marc Farrel, founder of Ten to One Rum; Dwight Yorke picking up his post as head coach of Macarthur FC Bulls in the Aus...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss the origin of names and who has better names and who name came from where and nahhh nanny boo booo like if we're all back in kindergarten.  Salute to Angus Eve and the Soca Warriors as they're found back their winning boots while we clearly have some of the best defenders in the world in and off the field. Enjoy!!!

Send us Fan Mail Come take a drink with me as we celebrate the milestone that is Episode 100. It wouldn't be what it is if we don't also talk some of the issues and give an update on surgery! Special birthday shoutout to the one and only Janelle Cash. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss a laundry list of bad decisions. First, a week of injuries culminating in surgery. Also this week we're officially changing our vote from PDP to UNC. We follow up on the Sabga report and celebrate some great Trinis who've figured out a way to 'get it out the mud'. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail This week in T&T social media influencer wars seem to have dominated the headlines but we take some time to discuss the influence that we as a society are having on our children as children are being neglected, ill treated and abused and growing up to be abusers. We also discuss the influence of recent US history on the tragic events in Buffalo this week. Enjoy!!

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we celebrate the mothers. We take in some of the songs from the mother of calypso, Calypso Rose, as she's celebrating her 82nd birthday with a. new album featuring Carlos Santana. Mc Donald Jacob had a busy Mother's Day weekend as crime continues to spiral out of control but he's on top his game so don't be worried. We also discuss t...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is livelicated to Keisha & Tony Cholmondely as we congratulate them on their nuptials. We discuss the launching of two new political parties as Watson stays in the Hyatt but promises to spend time in the hood. Gary seems to be rolling solo though as no one else in the party was introduced. All of a sudden McDonald Jacob gets measured in his statements...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we discuss leadership. Crime, gas prices & food prices continue to rise as our leaders fight over who spying on who. All of a sudden the police service has enough vehicles and have 80 officers searching for 1 man to avenge the death of their colleague. We also continue to call for the ORTT to be bestowed upon the great Lord Kitchener and we take in...

Send us Fan Mail Today we have the privilege to chat with Meagan Sylvester - Music Sociologist, Author & Researcher. We discuss the state of calypso, academics in the art form & Meagan's continuing contribution to the landscape