Nutmeg Nation with Carlene Humphrey
Nutmeg Nation focuses on the issues that concern the people, music and culture of Grenada. Nutmeg Nation is the symbol of Grenada a community of hope, and people who are resilient and friendly . Life, relationships, family and work affect the relationships in the caribbean diaspora, and this show is an escape into the community from a Canadian perspective. What are people talking about in Grenada? What is the culture like? This is one of the main thing Carlene discusses with various Guests on the show. I hope you will join us on this new adventure with the Nutmeg Nation Podcast- whenever you're ready to learn about Grenada.
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Episodes
12 episodes
Nutmeg Nation Spicemas Celebration and History
Spicemas isn’t just Carnival — it’s culture, history, music, and community all coming together. In this episode of Nutmeg Nation Spicemas, I sit down with Kerron to talk about what makes Grenada’s Carnival ...
The Surprising Truth About Grenada's Slow Tech Progress and Customer Service Chaos
Most travelers complain about slow service — but in Grenada, it’s a whole vibe. One friend shares hilarious (and slightly maddening) tales of airport wait times, half-starred Airbnb pics, and the cultural clash of Caribbean chill meets North Am...
A highlight on the travelling Macco and SpiceMas!
Most companies wrestle with scaling too fast—here’s a counterintuitive strategy from a Grenadian content creator that built a community, not just a brand. Meet Kervin Thomas, aka Traveling Macco—whose story involves more than just Caribbean vib...
From Grenada to Cardiology with Dr. Diego Humphrey
In this episode I get to talk to my Uncle Diego in conversation about his career in the medical field.Dr. Diego Humphrey was the first to graduate from Medical School in Grenada, he graduated from SGU and he has been in the medical field...
The Hurricane Glass Miracle: How My Apartment Survived Against All Odds
In season three of Nutmeg Nation we are talking about the caribbean at various levels! Most Caribbean islands might be small, but their stories are anything but. When a hurricane tears through the Caribbean, it reveals incredible re...
Nutmeg Nation A look back at Grenadian History
Most people think Carnival is just about costumes and party vibes, but in Grenada, it’s a powerful celebration rooted in history — and you’ve probably never heard it explained quite like this. Carlene and her friend Kerron peel back decades of ...
Season Premiere Grenada, Jab Jab Nation and Carnival 2025
When it comes to music what do you think makes a good soca song?We talk about Soca monarch, and the cultural differences in the Caribbean from Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago and around the world! Grenadians live in England, Tor...
Grenada Day Toronto Celebration 2025 a conversation with Maria Meyers
Maria Meyers is a dynamic leader and a cornerstone of the Grenadian diaspora in Canada. As the President of the Grenada Day Cultural Association (GDCA) and the Spice Island Association, Maria has dedicated years to fostering...
Travelling Macco Meets Toronto a Conversation with Kervin Thomas
This episode of Nutmeg Nation with Kervin Thomas features meaningful conversations rooted in Caribbean culture, community, and lived experience. While Nutmeg Nation is not currently producing new episodes, the show may ...
Celebrating Caribbean Culture with Grace Cameron of Jamaican Eats
Food has always been more than just what’s on the plate — it’s memory, culture, and connection. In this episode of Nutmeg Nation, I sit down with Grace Cameron, journalist and founder of JamaicanEats Magazine, to talk abo...
Spicemas Celebrations and Conversations with Kerron!
We are back and we're talking about Spicemas! One of Grenada's popular events, it is on the 2nd Monday of August ! It's costly but it's fun. My cohost Kerron and I talk about the history of Spicemas in Grenada. 1877 was the first ti...