Corie Sheppard Podcast
Welcome to the Corie Sheppard Podcast. This podcast will be delivered by Corie on a weekly basis and it drops every Tuesday. We'll be taking a lighter look at the current affairs and popular culture local and abroad. We'll have guests in the form of both friends and people of interest from time to time. This podcast is long overdue!! Hope you enjoy
Episodes
250 episodes
Episode 232 | Muhammad Muwakil
On this week’s episode of Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Muhammad Muwakil — poet, performer, and frontman of Freetown Collective.From his early childhood in Carenage to growing up at the Jamaat al-Muslimeen compound on Mucurap...
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Episode 232
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Episode 231 | Colin Lucas
On this week’s episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Colin Lucas — the voice behind “Dollar Wine” and a pioneer in soca and band culture. From the foundation of Sound Revolution to his corporate leadership roles at the Port Au...
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Episode 231
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Episode 230 | Yellow Decode
We finally get a chance to catch up and talk about the election results and some other matters at hand.Enjoy!
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Episode 230
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Episode 229 | Kiegs
This week on The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we link up with friend of the show, Kiegs - one of the best voices in Soca Parang and the life of many a wedding. From his early days performing at company competitions and house to house parang to becom...
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Episode 229
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Episode 228 | David Rudder
In this unforgettable episode, we sit with the legendary David Michael Rudder—poet, prophet, and one of the most powerful voices to emerge from Trinidad & Tobago. Rudder speaks openly about his journey through music, from the early da...
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Episode 228
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Episode 227 | Ozy Merrique
In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, I reason with the one and only Ozy Merrique — entertainer, producer, author, and visual artist whose fingerprints are all over Trinidad and Tobago’s creative landscape. Ozy takes us back to his ear...
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Episode 227
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Episode 226 | Ben Gayah
In this week's episode, we sit with legendary sculptor and visual artist Ben Gayah — joined by his wife Janine — for a powerful conversation on art, legacy, and love. Ben shares how he got started as an artist, the challenges of making it i...
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Episode 226
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Episode 225 | Adrian Scoon
This week we sit with Adrian Scoon, CEO of wOw Events, the company behind Spirit Mas, Soaka, Iron Park & Mecka.Adrian dives into the business of Carnival, creativity, and cultural innovation. From the origins of Soaka to the launch o...
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Episode 225
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Episode 224 | Conrad Baird of Affordable Imports
In this episode, we sit with Conrad Baird, founder of Affordable Imports Studios, for an inspiring deep dive into grit, growth, and creative entrepreneurship. After being ousted from an accounting job he loved, Conrad ...
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Episode 224
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Episode 223 | Duvone Stewart
In this episode, we welcome the legendary Duvone Stewart, one of the most revered steelpan arrangers and musical minds in Trinidad and Tobago. From his humble beginnings in Tobago and moving to Nelson Street, to commanding global stages with hi...
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Episode 223
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Episode 222 | Shit Talk
What else could we name episode 222?This episode is full of Kaiso about....you know what - and a heavy dose of cemetery kaisos of course as we were just as shocked as everyone else with 'influencer' Gabby Fequire popularly known as...
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Episode 222
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Episode 221 | Eddie Charles
We're joined today by Traffik lead singer, Eddie Charles. Eddie is the last man standing from the era of the brass band lead singers.Eddie has brought big band Traffik back on the road and he tells us about his gigs for the 2025 season. ...
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Episode 221
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Episode 220 | Pardy Time
In this week's episode we join the silly season with the rest of the country.The election date is here, Rowlers' handover is complete and Stuart Young is now the jefe.He done establish dominance with a. cabinet reshuffle like a true top...
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Episode 220
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Episode 219 | Canaval 2025 Wrapup
In this week's episode we're fortunate to be joined by Franka Philip for customary canaval wrap-up.Franka is a journalist and media consultant with 25 years experience in online, radio and print with specialist skills in digital media.W...
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Episode 219
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Episodfe 218 | Sistaron
In this week's episode we're joined by the legendary Sistaron.We get into her beginnings in the industry and her classic Sistaron ah Come alongside the great General Grant.We get into the classic No Compromise album featuring, Gh...
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Episode 218
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Episode 217 | Jungie
This week we’re joined by the oldest breakout artiste in the history of Trinidad & Tobago – Jungie. If you don’t know Jungie, just know that your favourite artiste knows him. He’s been around since the days of Kisskidee Caravan ...
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Episode 217
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Episode 216 | Sunshine & Wine
In this week's episode we're joined by ZanZan is a young veteran in the soca industry and we get into some of his hits over the years, his time working as part of Machel Montano's HD band and his current role as the lead singer of The A Tea...
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Episode 216
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Episode 215 | Mistah Shak
In this week's episode we're joined by friend of the show Mistah Shak.We talk about some of his classics in the Kaiso arena and his new classic Brand New Lover. Much to our surprise Shak didn't make it to Skinner Park this year and he te...
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Episode 215
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Episode 214 | Omari Ashby
This is a special episode as we are joined by a long time contributor and friend of the show Omari Ashby, a man who wears many crowns and wears them in style!We get into the forming of Kindred and the origins of Kiskidee Caravan. W...
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Episode 214
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1:41:51
Episode 213 | Alternative Perspective
This week we're joined by Naldo, half of the Alternative Perspectives Podcast and in the midst of the Canaval we take some time to talk about the political landscape as we gears up for an election.But of course Canaval is bacchanal and we t...
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Episode 213
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Episode 212 | Carry It
In this week's episode we take a quick check in to discuss the fete scene and do a review on Soaka till Sunrise.We take look at the Road March race as February is moving fast and furious and the early pace setters are gone. But despite w...
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Episode 212
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Episode 211 | Everybody
We're honoured to be joined this week by Turner!We talk about his return to the soca scene with releases this year like Butter & Lotto. Starting his song writing journey at the tender age of 8, we talk about his entry into the ...
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Episode 211
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Episode 210 | Doh Kry
This week we’re joined by bois man, singer, songwriter, film maker and producer – friend of the show Keegan Taylor. We catch up with Keegan to talk about his J’ouvert anthem, Doh Kry. We talk about his hits as a writer including Wai...
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Episode 210
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Episode 209 | Bigger Link
In this week's episode we get back into the Big Links controversy as Nicki Minaj and the barbs are now down with Trinidad Killa but no without an apology. Trinidad responds through voices like KG & Nelly Cotton and they'll surely feel vindi...
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Episode 209
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Episode 208 | Snake in de Balisier
Carnival is bacchanal and the PNM is in full canaval mode. After a week of no signatures and rumours of big divides, all MPs came out of Balisier House in Godfather mode kissing the rings of Stuart Young. And after the PNM defenders and apologi...
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Episode 208
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