Jarrel De Matas

The Caribbean Science Fiction Network

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Want to learn more about Caribbean fantasy, folklore, speculative, and science fiction? Interested in established and emerging Caribbean voices about all things sf? Then tune in to The Caribbean Science Fiction Network. In this podcast I showcase emerging and established Caribbean voices who use sf genres to explore future states of Caribbean identity. Through these genres, the writers redefine Caribbean futurity and what it means to be Caribbean. Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @caribbeansfnetEmail: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!

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Jarrel De Matas

Episodes

Nicole & Sam: Keeping our stories alive 19.01.2024 34:33

Listen to Nicole & Sam of Dominica talk about their collection 'The Flying Crapaud'.

Fabrice Guerrier: Into the Haitiverse, Part 1 05.01.2024 29:32

Listen to episode 8 where I chat about the Haitiverse and Haitian futurisms with Haitian born writer Fabrice Guerrier.

Fabrice Guerrier: Into the Haitiverse, Part 2 05.01.2024 37:03

In part two of episode 8, I continue my chat with Haitian born writer Fabrice Guerrier.

C. J. Farley: Folklore Games 09.10.2023 31:04

I chat with Jamaican born author C. J. Farley about games, folklore, and more!

Celeste Rita Baker: States of claiming 25.08.2023 31:23

In this episode Celeste Rita Baker of the US Virgin Islands chats about her fantasy award winning story 'Glass Bottle Dancer' along with other stories.

Premee Mohamed: Next to Reality 28.07.2023 36:41

Listen to episode 5 featuring Indo-Caribbean author from Guyana Premee Mohamed. We chat about the cosmic, rainforests, and Caribbean futurisms. Music credit: Poonam Singh - GUYANA

Coriandré Lawrence: For Unity 30.06.2023 32:09

This episode features a debut novel by Jamaican writer Coriandré Lawrence.

Ann Dávila Cardinal: Who's afraid of a hurricane? 02.06.2023 32:02

In this third episode of season 3, listen to 'Gringa-Rican' author Ann Dávila Cardinal discuss 'Category Five'. Music credit: J Balvin and Bad Bunny ' - La Canción

Marcia Douglas: On the Dub Side 28.04.2023 30:04

In episode 2 of season 3 I chat with Marcia Douglas about her novel 'The Marvellous Equations of the Dread: A novel in Bass Riddim

Cadwell Turnbull: Shifting dynamics of identity 14.04.2023 30:34

To kickstart season 3 of the podcast, I chat with US Virgin Islander Cadwell Turnbull about 'No Gods, No Monsters'. Music credit: Volume International Band - 'Carnival'

Yasmín Portales Machado: A Knowledge Revolution 05.08.2022 25:10

In the Season 2 finale I chat with Cuban writer Yasmin Portales-Machado. Yasmin brings her academic ventures into science fiction into our discussion of science, knowledge, and queer Caribbeanness.

Imam Baksh: Epic Caribbean Children Part 2 15.07.2022 28:52

Tune in to the final part of my two-part series chat with Guyanese writer Imam Baksh about his novel 'The Dark of the Sea'. We chat about mythology, East Indian identities, and racial difference. Music: Ravi B - Go Back

Imam Baksh: Epic Caribbean Children Pt 1 13.06.2022 29:31

In the penultimate episode of season 2 I chat with Guyanese novelist and two-time winner of the CODE Burt award for Young adult fiction, Imam Baksh. We chat about the epic genre, Indo-Caribbeanness, and myth.  Music: Ravi B - Go Back

Leone Ross: Making a Popisho 29.04.2022 38:21

I chat with Jamaica Leone Ross about her 2021 novel Popisho/This One Sky Day. Magic, food, politics, and pum-pums! This novel really has it all! Music Credit: 'Hurtin' Me' - Stefflon Don ft French Montana Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website available here

Breanne Mc Ivor: Monsters of the Caribbean 15.04.2022 27:16

I chat with Trinidad and Tobago author Breanne Mc Ivor about her latest collection 'Where there are monsters'. Shakespeare, folklore, and the little ways people are monstrous are some of the topics we dive into! Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website available here

Tobias Buckell: Shoggoths Anew 01.04.2022 34:40

In epidode 6 I chat with Grenadian-born, New York Times Best Selling author Tobias Buckell about his latest collection of fantasy stories 'Shoggoths in Traffic'. We talk about Rastafarianism, Cowboys, and fairy tales!.  Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website available here . Music: 'Tombstone' - Mandella Linkz

Ray Nayler: Disintegrating Balance 18.03.2022 24:41

In this Season 2 special episode, I chat with Canadian-born writer Ray Nayler about his novella 'A Rocket for Dimitrios'. We chat about the aftermath of World War 2, politics, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This podcast stands firmly in support of Ukraine, condemns war, and stands for peace everywhere. Music: On I Ona - Вода (Не такі, як всі) (Dark mix) To read more about Ray's fiction, chec...

Courttia Newland: Alternate Possibilities 04.03.2022 22:04

What would our world be like if colonisation never happened? Listen to Barbadian-Jamaican writer Courttia Newland break things down for us with his latest novel ' A River Called Time' in episode 5! We talk about African cosmology, technology, and how to reimagine possibilities. Music Credit: Marvey 'Know the Face' Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com L...

Barbara Lalla: Through the Eyes of Children 18.02.2022 23:05

In this episode 4 of season 2 I chat with Jamaican Professor Barbara Lalla about her latest novel 'One Thousand Eyes. We chat about children living in a Caribbean dystopia and so much more including a mystery creature.  Intro music: 'Take Bamboo' - Melick & Boogy Ranks Transition music: 'Love is Wicked' - Brick & Lace Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbean...

Carolina Cardona: Our Steampunk Society 04.02.2022 27:48

In this episode I chat with Puerto Rican novelist Carolina Cardona about her debut book 'Andujar: The Robot Gentleman of San Juan'. This ain't no ordinary robot, though, he's much more than metal. We chat about humanity, Puerto Rican science fiction, and the steampunk genre. Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website a...

Anthony Joseph: Frequencies of Caribbean Magic 21.01.2022 23:51

In this second episode of season 2 I chat with writer and musician Anthony Joseph from Trinidad and Tobago. We discuss what magic means for the Caribbean, UFOs, music, and science.  Music credits: Intro: 'Trini to D' Bone' Music: 'Hustle' - Anthony Joseph Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website available here

Nalo Hopkinson: Survival in a Sunken World 07.01.2022 26:36

Welcome to the season 2 premiere! In this first episode I chat with Jamaican Nalo Hopkinson about her latest novella 'Broad Dutty Water: A Sunken Story'. We chat about Caribbean language, technology, pigs, and Sean Paul! Music Credits: Intro: Trini to D' Bone instrumental Transitions: 'Like Glue' - Sean Paul Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links t...

Malka Older: Thinking about disasters differently 17.12.2021 23:04

What can we learn from disasters? In this episode I chat with Disaster Sociologist Malka Older about the representation of disasters in science fiction. We discuss the interconnections between disaster and politics, humanity, and empathy. Music credit: Scrunter - 'Eat Something' Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here...

Season 1 Preview 11.12.2021 5:54

A mash up of Season 1 guests. Enjoy! Follow on Twitter & Instagram @Caribbeansfnet. Email: caribbeansfnet@gmail.com Links to the pod available here Website available here

Brandon O’Brien - A radically different Caribbean 03.12.2021 20:16

How can the Cthulu mythos be reimagined? Where can Caribbean identity be thought of as radically different? What are some ways of perceiving time? These questions and more are answered in this episode and season 1 finale featuring Trinidad and Tobago writer Brandon O'Brien who discusses his latest collection of poems, 'Can you sign my tentacle?' Music credit: Kan Kan Riddim If you enjoyed this epi...