“The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety” and “So You’re 30.. Now What?” and more!

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Unfiltered. A podcast network with shows focusing on current events ranging from pop culture to politics. No topic is off-limits and the discussions are as varied as the panels! Similarly to catching up with friends, join in dialogue that is both entertaining and informative. Home of the “The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety”, “So You’re 30.. Now What?” & “World Talk” and more!

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Episodes

Episode 039 | “Some Front” 26.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad & Sami discuss recent overseas travel (4:44) and their covid in Cayman experience (26:37). A recap of main points from the CI Govt press briefing & impacts on the entertainment industry (35:32). Is there an increase in ‘marriages of convenience’ in Cayman? (58:42) Questions on being prepared for kids are answered (1:28:06) and more! Supp...

Episode 038 | “Engagement” 20.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Vic, & Rashad are joined by Alanna, Brian and Olivia. How important are marriage proposals? (3:57) Holiday season recap (11:30) and lessons learned during the pandemic (18:12). Feedback on the Real Estate episode (37:48), social media arguments (1:11:41) and more! Support the show

BONUS: The Real Estate Episode 12.01.2022

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad & guest Walter Hernandez discuss real estate in Cayman. The convo details his background (5:03), having a hustling mentality (15:07) and advice for young people (22:14). How to leverage equity and issues that may happen (38:14), strategies for looking at properties (51:42), podcasts to listen to (1:03:16) and more! Support the show

Season’s Greetings! 23.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail In this clip: Vic and M share a special Holiday message along  with an announcement for 2022!  Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 013 | “Nightcap” 15.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this season finale episode: Kayla, Leanna and Jan discuss the upcoming Holiday season. From lessons of being a plant mom (4:49) to women’s safety with alcohol (9:34). Gift suggestions (22:21) as well as the worst gifts they’ve received (40:34) and more! Support the show

Episode 037 | “$2.89” 09.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail Content Warnings: Mentions of school shootings, death & trauma from 2 min 17 sec to 19 min 28 sec, and drink spiking from 25 min 23 sec to 39 min 2 sec.  This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Rashad & Sami discuss witnessing local driving fatalities and trauma (6:58), DUI thresholds (19:45), drink spiking (25:23). PACT’s newest member & govt budget (43:20) as well as Caymani...

Episode 036 | “MORONIC” 01.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad & Phil discuss the new Covid variant (6:41), Travel Time Cayman issues (16:06), local political candidate arrested & charged (42:38). Barbados’ first President (57:40), the passing of Virgil Abloh (1:13:56) and more! Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 012 | “Hide & Seek” 01.12.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Kayla, Rashad, Leanna & Vic discuss letting your man cheat in peace (5:55), relationship expectations vs the truth (19:10), and why is dating so difficult (40:54)? Signs of a good relationship (54:43), sex playlists (1:02:03) and more! Support the show

BONUS: The Cayman Thanksgiving Episode 29.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Rashad, Matt & special guests Samuel and Kayci Rose discuss all things Cayman Thanksgiving. Traditional Caymanian music (1:33), the origins of Cayman Thanksgiving (4:18) & Seafaring culture (11:35). Cayman Thanksgiving must-have foods (25:23), Swanky Kitchen Band (32:59), creating a petition for a public holiday (37:21) and more! Support the show

Episode 035 | “Nobody’s Hit Your Cervix Before” 24.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Kayla & Takiyah talk about DaBaby, DaniLeigh and social media (7:05), the local Covid vaccine raffle (25:44), MLK Jr. tapes (39:45). Cayman’s reopening airport celebrations (52:33), ‘family ram’ (1:06:52) and more! Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 011 | “Stranger Things Have Happened” 18.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Kayla & Rashad discuss spending 3 days in a hotel with a “friend” (2:45), & being brutally honest with friends (14:42). Social media questions such as embarrassing sex stories (42:40) and craziest thing you’ve ever done in a relationship? (49:17) and more! Support the show

Episode 034 | “Guess Who’s Back?!” 11.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Rashad, Lana & Sami discuss children & social media (21:00), Covid LFT’s in Cayman (38:26), & the ‘Caribbean’s Prime Minister’ Mia Motley (41:58). Astroworld (44:36), Jeff Bezos (57:30), a local ‘Nipples & G-String’ Boat Party (1:18:47), Kanye’s recent interview on Drink Champs (1:30:31) and much more! Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 010 | “Can We Talk” 03.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Kayla, Leanna & Rashad discuss if men marry for love, or just good timing (2:25), people who aren’t invited to weddings (12:41), & dating & car issues (24:29). Would you be in a polygamous relationship if all your bills are paid & you got an allowance? (36:40) and more! Support the show

Episode 033 | “Beauty and The Beast” 03.11.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Rashad, and Lana discuss the 'Squid Games' crypto scam (1:15), possible local covid exposure & testing procedure (8:29), local private school “Blackface” uproar (24:03). Sharing COVID results on social media (57:07),  hospital relationship / STD packages, men’s sexual hygiene (1:03:47) & more! Support the show

Episode 032 | “Tree Huggers” 28.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Rashad & Lana discuss Cayman’s reopening date (3:35), “Raccoon Mania” (13:07) cult activities in Jamaica (23:08), current issues in the local economy (31:27), protecting sexual egos (1:12:30) and more! Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 009 | “5 Day Underwear” 26.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail Kayla, Leanna & Rashad are back! This episode they discuss memes of the week - including: hygiene and condoms (1:54), who pays on the first date? (10:44) and “spitting” (24:23). Do women control access to sex? (30:21) Can there be a “right person, wrong time”? (44:35). These questions are answered and more! Support the show

Episode 031 | “Squid Games” 20.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Phil & Sami catch up on recent events locally and internationally. Cayman’s border re-opening date (5:32), the US media & its role in missing person cases (19:42), and impacts of social media (37:31). The infamous EPACI & vaccine mandates (1:10:24), cancel culture (1:20:32), Squid Games, tv shows (1:37:03) and more! Support the show

Episode 030 | “The Live Show” 06.10.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this special ‘Live Show’ episode: The Link Up cast is joined by special guests from the Platonically Speaking (27:33) & Just Sayin’ (48:36) podcasts with an in-studio audience. Topics discussed include: local political press conferences (4:28), and who sends “I fell asleep” texts? (21:10). ‘Smash or Pass’ (32:35), acceptable dating age differences (56:53), and does your wif...

Platonically Speaking: Episode 008 | “Men Are Trash” 09.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Kayla, Leanna & Rashad discuss instagram confessions that include partner hygiene (2:01) and being ‘ride or die’ (8:16). Do women in relationships need curfews (17:04)? Can good sex stretch a bad relationship (25:54)? These questions are answered and more! Tune in for a special extended convo with Sherwin from Precision Fitness (42:39) to talk about fitness an...

Episode 029 | “The Vampire Wire” 09.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Lana & Rashad discuss Hurricane Season and memories of 2004 Hurricane Ivan (1:50). Whose love language is ‘cheeks’ (39:52)? Has social media impacted charity and good deeds (45:06)? Newly implemented Texas laws (55:23), twitter hype (1:07:27) and more! Support the show

Episode 028 | “I Saved a Turtle” 01.09.2021

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Violence against Women. A discussion of a celebrity and local (Cayman) trial occurring from 43 min 3 sec to 57 min 30sec. On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie & Brooke recap the last episode and Tropical Storm Ida (2:08). Local COVID updates & mandatory vaccines (12:15), R. Kelly trial (43:03) and can you separate the m...

Episode 027 | “Mindset” 25.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie & Lana recap track & field events from the weekend (2:21), the rebranding of Onlyfans (12:37), supporting small businesses (20:05), and FDA approval for a Covid vaccine (33:14). Housing Issues in Cayman: Can positive thinking get you out of poverty? (36:22) and more! Support the show

Platonically Speaking: Episode 007 | “Friends” 25.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail On this episode: Kayla, Rashad & Leanna discuss friendships. How to give your friends advice/criticism (0:39), “friendship divorces” (4:52), having different friendship circles (17:58) and high school friends (21:17). Does money ruin friendships? (33:01), Are you a bad friend when you get in a relationship? (42:10) and more! Support the show

BONUS: The TS Grace Episode 23.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail Bonus: Vic, Chris, Rashad, M, Sami P and guest Brooke discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Grace. Preparations made before impact (4:22), official communication & informing the public (28:38). When is the “all clear”? (35:51), social media posts (54:37), PR pics (1:03:43), shoutouts to CUC and emergency workers (1:16:37) are talked about, and more! Support the show

Episode 026 | “Sister Wives” 17.08.2021

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode Vic, Rashad, Lana, Jodie & Kayla features a mash up of Platonically Speaking and discusses the earthquake in Haiti (11:28), tropical storms in the region & hurricane preparedness (14:54). Are parents ready for 'Back to school’? (17:23), Guest Andrel Harris explains Covid vaccine hesitancy in young adults from a media coverage perspective (26:10), a...

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