No Filter in Paradise

No Filter in Paradise
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Two friends, one's straight one's Gay, with different backgrounds, interest, upbringing & outlook in life come together to have a Fun & honest conversation and discuss their opinions on different topics... with no filter.

  1. 6d ago

    Curaçao Chaos, Omar Steve’s 50th & What’s Next for No Filter | EP 260

    Send us your Questions What was supposed to be a quick Curaçao trip turned into a full-on content sprint. 🇨🇼🎥 In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we’re back home breaking down everything that happened behind the scenes — filming a full Curaçao season, juggling last-minute changes, extending the trip, keeping the weekly podcast moving, and dealing with the reality of producing a lot of content with a small team. We also talk about the Romeo Santos and Prince Royce press conference at Papagayo and why the level of production, hospitality, transportation, staging, and overall organization really stood out to us. It sparked a bigger conversation about what Aruba can learn when it comes to hosting media, artists, major events, and creating better press experiences. Back in Aruba, we recap the Vap vap Eats anniversary, talk about food delivery habits and prices, celebrate **Omar Steve’s 50th birthday**, and get into the growing buzz around **Privada Suites**. Plus, we look ahead at upcoming guests, including **Iberostar JOIA Aruba**, new community-focused conversations, and some changes we’re experimenting with for No Filter — from recording at different locations to more collaborations around the island. A little Curaçao, a little Aruba, food, events, birthdays, business, behind-the-scenes chaos, and plenty of No Filter opinions along the way. 👇 Drop your questions for our upcoming guests in the comments. **Subscribe for more No Filter in Paradise podcasts, Curaçao episodes, Aruba content, No Filter Eats, vlogs, and Caribbean conversations.** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  2. Aug 11

    Aruba’s Tourism Boom Is Starting to Backfire? | Tony Van Veen | EP 259

    Send us your Questions Aruba’s tourism industry is one of the island’s biggest success stories — but can there be too much of a good thing? Tony Van Veen joins us to discuss overtourism, overcrowded beaches, cruise ship traffic, UTV and ATV tours, housing affordability, Airbnb, foreign property buyers, hotel development, safety, and the growing pressure tourism is putting on Aruba’s infrastructure and quality of life. We also explore what Aruba needs to do if it truly wants to move from tourism “volume to value,” why luxury travelers are looking for space and authenticity, and whether measures such as cruise limits, environmental fees, short-term rental registration, higher transfer taxes, stronger enforcement, and even pausing new hotel permits deserve serious consideration. It’s a conversation about protecting Aruba’s tourism industry by protecting the island itself — its people, environment, culture, safety, and the qualities that continue to make visitors want to return. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  3. Aug 4

    Could You Be the Match That Saves a Life? | Stem Cell Donation Explained | EP 259

    Send us your Questions One minute, everything feels normal. The next, you’re hearing the word “leukemia” and learning that a lifesaving treatment might depend on finding one compatible stem cell donor. We sit down with the team behind Matches Caribbean to break down how stem cell donation works, why Caribbean patients can struggle to find suitable matches and how a simple cheek swab can add you to the global donor registry. We discuss the importance of ethnic representation in HLA matching, the personal story that inspired the organization’s work in Aruba and the myths that often stop people from registering. We also explain what happens when someone is contacted as a potential match, why donation remains voluntary and the difference between donating stem cells through the blood or through bone marrow. The odds only improve when the registry grows. Someone’s lifesaving match could be you. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  4. Jul 24

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Is INSANE… Samil Explains It While Sharkk Is Completely Lost | EP 257

    Send us your Questions Robert Downey Jr. is back in Marvel—but this time, he may be the villain. We react to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer in real time and attempt to translate Marvel’s multiverse chaos into normal language. From Doctor Doom and the Fantastic Four to variants, parallel universes, the X-Men, Cyclops and Gambit, we break down the moments that could shape Marvel’s next major chapter. Samil brings the Marvel knowledge while Sharkk asks the direct questions every casual viewer is probably thinking. We also discuss whether No Filter in Paradise should begin reviewing more movies and trailers from both perspectives. Then we pivot from superheroes to real-life community action with Ban Cuida Aruba. We share what we learned at the Prime Minister’s office, explain how the nationwide cleanup will work, and discuss why consistency, illegal dumping and waste management must remain part of the conversation long after the event ends. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  5. Jul 21

    Before You Judge a “Difficult” Child, Watch This With Nathalie Tromp | EP 258

    Send us your Questions Are there really “problem kids,” or are we seeing children responding to stress, loss, instability, and unmet emotional needs? Natalie from Centro Familiar Di Crianza Arubano (CFCA) joins us to explain how foster care in Aruba works, how cases reach the child-welfare system, and what support is available for children and foster families. We talk honestly about difficult behavior, trauma, reunification fears, adoption misconceptions, and why stability and consistent adult support can completely change a child’s future. Natalie also shares realistic ways the community can help, including mentorship and simple bonding experiences that give children something many of them desperately need: a safe and dependable adult. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  6. Jul 17

    How Sentoo Is Fixing Digital Payments in the Caribbean | Vincent van Rutten | EP 255

    Send us your Questions Can fintech truly scale in the Caribbean? We sit down with Vincent from Sentoo to unpack how a Caribbean fintech earns the trust of banks, builds secure account-to-account payments, and creates solutions for businesses operating across small and fragmented island markets. Vincent shares how studying in the Netherlands introduced him to seamless account-to-account payments, why Sentoo built a working platform before approaching banks, and why the biggest challenge in cross-border Caribbean payments is often not technology, but agreements, KYC standards, regulations, and trust between banking systems. We also explore what Sentoo actually is, why it should not be confused with a digital wallet, and how payment links, recurring payments, online bookings, memberships, and e-commerce integrations could help local entrepreneurs operate more efficiently. Beyond the product, Vincent opens up about competitive swimming, discipline, adapting across cultures, delegation, founder pressure, and why having peace at home can directly affect how you perform in business. An honest conversation about fintech, entrepreneurship, persistence, and building products in small markets with ambitions that go far beyond one island. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  7. Jul 10

    Tarrick Ras: The Truth About Being a Great MC: Hosting, Cancel Culture & Building Your Name | EP 254

    Send us your Questions In this episode, we sit down with an MC and radio host to talk about the real craft behind live hosting. From stage control and timing to protecting the talent and keeping a show moving, we break down what separates a forgettable host from someone who can truly carry a room. We also talk about cancel culture in a small community, where reputation, sponsors, bookings, and trust can shape your opportunities. From content creation and personal branding to consistency, mentorship, professionalism, investing, and building a long-term career, this conversation goes beyond the mic and into the mindset behind entertainment. A real look at hosting, growth, reputation, and the invisible work behind the shine. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  8. Jul 2

    Autism, ADHD & Disability Inclusion in Aruba: Are We Misusing “The Spectrum”? | EP 253

    Send us your Questions “Maybe I should get diagnosed.” In this episode, we start with an honest conversation about autism, ADHD, neurodiversity, and the way people talk about “the spectrum.” We discuss self-diagnosis, why “everyone is a little on the spectrum” can be dismissive, and how getting evaluated can bring clarity, reduce shame, and help people understand themselves better. Then we’re joined by Jolene from Foundation Trampoline Patrol to talk about disability inclusion in Aruba and what it looks like when inclusion goes beyond marketing. We cover invisible disabilities, dignity at work, job coaching, staged placements, job carving, flexible schedules, employer training, and how the right support can help people show their real talent. This conversation is about awareness, but also about action: creating workplaces, communities, and opportunities where different brains and bodies are not punished, but supported. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

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Two friends, one's straight one's Gay, with different backgrounds, interest, upbringing & outlook in life come together to have a Fun & honest conversation and discuss their opinions on different topics... with no filter.

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  • Creator
    No Filter in Paradise
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 No Filter in Paradise
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