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
338 episodes
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...
Judaline Cassidy: From Diego Martin to New York's Plumbing Union
Judaline Cassidy's journey began in Diego Martin, Trinidad, where she grew up facing poverty, abandonment, and countless obstacles. Unable to afford university, she made a decision that would change the course of her life forever—she enrolled i...
Wendy Fitzwilliam on Fame, Miss Universe, Motherhood & Why Trini's “Mash Up” Our Own
Wendy Fitzwilliam joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations ever.From winning Miss Universe and navigating global fame, to growing up in Trinidad, studying law, motherhood, media pressure, and ...
From Project Runway to Scaling a Luxury Brand from the Caribbean: Anya Ayoung-Chee’s Next Chapter
Anya Ayoung-Chee joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and reflective conversations yet. From winning Project Runway with almost no formal sewing experience to navigating public scandal, entrepreneurship, motherhood, AI, Car...
The Woman Behind Machel Montano: Liz Montano’s Untold Story | CSP
Elizabeth “Lady” Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a powerful conversation about motherhood, legacy, discipline, culture, business, and the journey behind one of the Caribbean’s most influential families.Known by many as the m...
Valmiki Maharaj on Carnival, Creativity & Building Cultural Experiences | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Valmiki Maharaj — Creative Director of The Lost Tribe, Director of TRIBE, and head of Ultimate Events — joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep conversation on creativity, Carnival, culture, and the business of building unforgettable experi...
Shaka Hislop on Prostate Cancer & Why Men Need to Get Tested
Shaka Hislop joins us for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.From representing Trinidad & Tobago at the 2006 FIFA World Cup to building a career at the highest levels of English football and broadcasting, Shaka ref...
Coutain | Why Loyalty, Love & Peace Matter More Than Fame | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Coutain for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about pain, purpose, love, and the journey behind his music.Coutain shares his story growing up in
The Truth About the Entertainment Industry No One Tells You | Simon Baptiste
Simon Baptiste, founder of Question Mark Entertainment, joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into the business of entertainment, global ambition, and the realities behind building a career in the industry.With o...
Nailah Blackman: You Don’t Know My Story | Childhood, Legacy, Struggles & Stardom
Nailah Blackman joins us on The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations yet.Known for her powerful voice and stage presence, Nailah shares the real story behind her journey — from her unique u...
Nigel Nicholson: The Man Behind Trinidad’s Top Media Talent | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Nigel Nicholson is one of the most influential voices behind media in Trinidad & Tobago — founder of Star Broadcasting and the man responsible for training some of the biggest personalities on radio today.In this episode, we go deep...
Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon: From Kiskidee Karavan to Soca History | The Corie Sheppard Podcast
Patrick “Mista Vybe” Gordon joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep dive into one of the most influential yet under-told journeys in Trinidad & Tobago’s music and cultural landscape.From his early days in Kiskidee Kar...