Corie Sheppard Podcast
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.
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Episodes
349 episodes
Ralph Gonsalves: “My Spirit Is Not Defeated” | Life After 25 Years in Power
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 power, accepting the will of the electorate and adjusting to his new role as Leader ...
Alex Jordan: The Voice That Raised a Generation
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 the BBC, SportsMax, the Olympic Games and the CPL.In this wide-ranging conve...
He Sold Everything to Survive—Then Built Fitt St | Adrian Chandler
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 losses and moments when survival was far from guaranteed.Adrian takes us behind...
Third Bass: The Untold Story of Trinidad’s Urban Radio Revolution
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 streets, maxi taxis and record shops onto national radio.In this episode, Third...
I Survived the Unthinkable—and Chose to Thrive | Gayatree Dipchan
Behavioural psychotherapist and body-language expert Gayatree Dipchan shares the deeply personal story of surviving a violent sexual assault—and the long journey from trauma to healing, purpose and peace.Gayatree opens up about the night...
Destra: “I Love My Soca. I Love My God.” | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
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, family, ambition, sacrifice and an unwavering love for Caribbean culture.In ...
They Were Just Having Fun—Then Millions Started Watching | Cheerful Company
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 Cheerful Company join us for a lively and deeply personal conversation abou...
I Went a Steam… At My Big Age | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
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 being challenged to attend Lady Lava’s birthday Steam aboard the Harbour Master.
I Thought Achievement Made Me Worthy | Veera Bhajan
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 achievements and successful legal career was a much deeper struggle involving surv...
Supplequental Parade Route
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 a 30,788-word conversation with KES, I go searching for some of the wordiest ...
🇨🇦🇹🇹 From Afghanistan to Trinidad: A Diplomat’s Extraordinary Journey | Michael Callan
What takes someone from the Canadian military to Afghanistan, Sudan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan and Algeria — and eventually to Carnival, J’ouvert, panyards and life in Trinidad and Tobago?In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we...
We Divide Our Own.....But Welcome Everyone Else
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 response to our Dominic Hadeed interview before exploring the conversations tha...
Kes on Taking Soca Global, Family & the Mission Behind the Roots, Rock, Soca Tour
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 hits and electrifying performances, Kes reflects on the journey behind the music...
How Dominic Hadeed Built Blue Waters by Solving Problems
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 have shaped his approach to business, leadership and life.In this conversation...
Vaughnette Bigford on Depression, Petrotrin, Menopause & Finding Her Authentic Voice
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 through depression, perimenopause, identity and rebuilding her life.In ...
Cro Cro: "They Turned Off My Mic... But They Could Never Silence Me"
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 social commentary, political criticism and some of the most memorable songs ...
Honouring Bill Trotman | Making Sense of Trinidad's Biggest Stories
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 week's commentary, I pay tribute to one of our great cultural icons and ref...
Kevin Soyer on How Being Completely Paralysed Led Him to Make Thousands Laugh
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. In this episode, Kevin shares the life-changing illness that left him completely par...
What Every Great Leader Understands About Communication, Trust & Respect | Lisa Ghany
Behind every successful event, respected leader, and trusted organisation is something most people never see.In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, event strategist, communications expert and protocol specialist Lisa Ghany shares...
We've Explored Less Than 1% of Earth's Deep Ocean... And T&T Is About To Change That | Dr. Diva Amon
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 of SpeSeas and Chief Scientist leading the historic Deep Wonders of Trinidad an...
The TRUTH About "Who Let the Dogs Out" | Anslem Douglas Sets the Record Straight
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 behind the Grammy-winning hit, clearing up decades of misconcepti...
The Trinidad Tradition We Can’t Afford to Lose | Jameel ‘Jappa’ Bisnath
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 to unite an entire community.In this episode, community leader and Hos...
He Walked Away From His Job When They Fired His Team | DJ Elon (Papi)
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 discusses why he walked away from a major radio position after his team was ...
I Knew It Was Time for a Change | Blaze | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
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 surprised listeners across the country.In this episode of The Corie Sheppa...
Jaiga: How I Helped Build Soca's Biggest Stars | Corie Sheppard Podcast
Jaiga joins us for one of the most revealing conversations ever recorded about the evolution of soca music, talent development, radio, entrepreneurship and mentorship in Trinidad & Tobago.From selling apples in the market as a...