Corie Sheppard Podcast

Corie Sheppard
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The Corie Sheppard PodcastA 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. Listen, subscribe, and be part of the stories that move the region forward.

  1. 3d ago

    Cro Cro: "They Turned Off My Mic... But They Could Never Silence Me"

    Send us Fan Mail 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 in calypso history. From Common Entrance and Apology to Nobody Ain't Gonna Know , Breastfed and Pass the Ball, Cro Cro explains the stories behind his biggest hits, why he wrote them and the public reaction they created. He also shares his views on the current state of calypso, why he believes social commentary is disappearing from the competition, why he stopped competing in the Calypso Monarch, and why he believes calypso was born to challenge power rather than avoid controversy. The conversation explores judging, TUCO, political commentary, censorship, freedom of expression and whether today's calypsonians are still willing to speak truth to authority. Beyond the controversy, Cro Cro opens up about his songwriting process, learning from legends like Sparrow and Shadow, his early years in the tents, the discipline behind his stage performances, and what it takes to write songs that stand the test of time. He also discusses Machel Montano, Kurt Allen, Orlando Octave, the People's Choice award, and why he has never compromised his writing to satisfy judges or public opinion. Whether you've followed Cro Cro throughout his career or you're discovering his music for the first time, this conversation offers a rare insight into one of calypso's greatest writers and performers, and the philosophy that has defined his career. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Get early access, exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/coriesheppardpodcast 📱 FOLLOW CORIE SHEPPARD 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coriesheppod 👍 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coriesheppardpodcast 𝕏 X https://x.com/coriesheppod ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

  2. Jul 16

    Honouring Bill Trotman | Making Sense of Trinidad's Biggest Stories

    Send us Fan Mail 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 reflect on why preserving these stories matters. From there, we unpack some of the biggest issues affecting the country—from CARICOM and economic diversification to Nestlé's future in Trinidad and Tobago, government spending, public safety and the headlines that have dominated the week. These episodes are simply a chance to slow down, look beyond the headlines and make sense of the issues shaping our country. Topics covered: Honouring the life and legacy of Bill TrotmanRemembering The Mighty WandererCARICOM and Trinidad & Tobago's role in the regionOil, gas and economic diversificationNestlé's strategic review and what it means for local dairy farmersGovernment spending and the national budgetPublic safety, politics and accountabilityWhat are your thoughts on the issues discussed? Join the conversation in the comments.

  3. Jul 13

    Kevin Soyer on How Being Completely Paralysed Led Him to Make Thousands Laugh

    Send us Fan Mail 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 paralysed, the terrifying moment he could only move his eyes, and the long road back to rebuilding his life. He also opens up about finding purpose through comedy, growing up in Hardin Place, learning theatre after his diagnosis, performing on stages around the world, the rise of Trinidad's stand-up comedy scene, and why laughter became the way he transformed trauma into healing. This is a conversation about resilience, creativity, family, ambition and finding purpose after life changes forever.

  4. Jul 6

    What Every Great Leader Understands About Communication, Trust & Respect | Lisa Ghany

    Send us Fan Mail 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 the lessons she's learned from decades working in corporate communications, government, banking, crisis management and event production. From advising Trinidad and Tobago's first female Prime Minister to helping build some of the country's most recognisable organisations, Lisa explains why preparation, respect and relationships matter far more than most people realise. We also discuss: • Why protocol is really about respect—not status • What separates great leaders from everyone else • The hidden work behind successful events • Crisis communication in the age of social media • Building a reputation that lasts a lifetime • The future of event management and AI • The story behind the Down Syndrome Family Network and why inclusion matters Whether you're a business owner, manager, communicator, event professional or simply someone who wants to become a better leader, this conversation is full of practical lessons and timeless wisdom. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who would appreciate the conversation. Follow The Corie Sheppard Podcast for more conversations that entertain, educate and honour the people shaping Caribbean culture.

  5. Jul 3

    We've Explored Less Than 1% of Earth's Deep Ocean... And T&T Is About To Change That | Dr. Diva Amon

    Send us Fan Mail 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 and Tobago and the High Seas expedition.For the first time, a Trinidad and Tobago-led team will spend a month exploring the nation's deep waters aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor Too searching for species never before seen by science.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why 70% of Trinidad and Tobago is deep ocean • Why less than 0.001% has ever been explored • The strange creatures living kilometres beneath us • New medicines hidden in the deep sea • Swimming with sperm whales • Taking Will Smith to the bottom of the ocean • Why the deep ocean may be Earth's final frontier This is one of the most fascinating conversations we've ever had. Join the WhatsApp Channel to follow the expedition: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7WmCK4o7qPcYbUuY0O

  6. Jun 29

    The TRUTH About "Who Let the Dogs Out" | Anslem Douglas Sets the Record Straight

    Send us Fan Mail 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 misconceptions about its journey from the Caribbean to the global stage. We also explore the golden era of Carnival, the making of classics like Raggapumpum, Good Music to Dance, Jump and Mash Up the Party, and When Ah Dead Bury Meh Clothes, why soca must think beyond Monday and Tuesday, and how Caribbean artists can build lasting international careers. Beyond the music, Anslem opens up about his faith, his passion for writing children's books, using his platform to raise awareness about domestic violence, and why he's still creating with the same purpose after more than four decades in the industry. A masterclass in music, storytelling, longevity, and Caribbean culture.

  7. Jun 26

    The Trinidad Tradition We Can’t Afford to Lose | Jameel ‘Jappa’ Bisnath

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Hosay historian Jameel Bisnath explains the origins of Hosay, the story of Imam Hussein, why St. James has become the largest Hosay community in the Western Hemisphere, and how a tradition rooted in mourning became one of Trinidad & Tobago’s greatest examples of multicultural harmony. We also explore the history of tassa, the symbolism behind the moons and tadjahs, the 1884 Hosay Massacre, preserving traditions for future generations, and why Jameel believes St. James offers a blueprint for national unity. Whether you’ve participated in Hosay all your life or have never fully understood it, this conversation offers a fascinating look into one of our country’s richest cultural traditions. 🎙️ Listen on all major audio platforms.  ❤️ Support the show and get early access to every episode on Patreon.

  8. Jun 22

    He Walked Away From His Job When They Fired His Team | DJ Elon (Papi)

    Send us Fan Mail 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 fired, the importance of loyalty, and the financial risk that followed. He reflects on turning down a military career, building his reputation in Trinidad & Tobago's entertainment industry, and the support his parents gave him throughout his journey. We also explore the accidental creation of Club Papi during the COVID-19 pandemic, how an Instagram Live that started with just 12 viewers became a cultural phenomenon, and the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, including launching Papi's Waterhole and navigating the realities of business ownership in Trinidad & Tobago. DJ Elon also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Voice, touring internationally, Carnival culture, Road March competition, South Carnival, and the moments that helped shape his career. Topics include: Leaving radio for loyaltyBuilding Club PapiWorking with VoicePandemic entrepreneurshipPapi's WaterholeCarnival and Road March cultureFamily support and mentorshipDJ life and international touringBusiness lessons and failureSouth Carnival and communitySubscribe for more conversations with Caribbean leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, entertainers, and changemakers.

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The Corie Sheppard PodcastA 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. Listen, subscribe, and be part of the stories that move the region forward.

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  • Creator
    Corie Sheppard
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    334
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Corie Sheppard Podcast
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