No Filter in Paradise
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.
Episodes
187 episodes
What Does It Really Take to Bring Major Artists to Curacao | EP 267
The crowd sees the concert. The promoters see the bills, backstage demands, parking problems… and everything that could go wrong. 🎤🔥In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with the guys from Moves Entertainment to uncover ...
Why Talented Artists Fail: DOPIE on Building a Real Music Career | EP 266
Talent may open the door, but structure, consistency and the right team are what build a sustainable music career.In this episode, we sit down with DOPIE to explore what it really takes to grow as an artist on the ABC Islands and beyond....
Bo por sigui bo sueño y ainda paga bo cuenta? Mason ta conta e realidad | EP 265
Nos ta sinta ku rapper di Curaçao Mason na Curaçao pa un combersacion honesto tocante musica, miedo, confianza y responsabilidad.Mason ta conta con e a drenta den rap, con stage fright ainda por ta presente mes ora bo tin experiencia, y ...
Your Dream House Might Be Designed Completely Wrong... | EP 264
In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with architect Shawn Zimmerman from Studio Disiña to talk about what good architecture actually means beyond beautiful renders, expensive finishes and square footage.Shawn breaks dow...
What Does It Really Take to Become a Successful DJ in Curaçao? | DJ KROKZZ | EP 263
What does it really take to turn DJing into a career in Curaçao?We sit down with DJ KROKZZ to talk about the journey behind his name, from learning the craft and playing small gigs to becoming part of Curaçao’s nightlife scene and buildi...
We Had a Plan for Curaçao… Curaçao Had Other Plans | EP 262
We landed in Curaçao thinking Season 4 was completely planned out.It wasn’t. 😂But somehow, in just seven days, we recorded 11 conversations, shot multiple food episodes, filmed two vlogs, explored the island, and came home with a ...
Fake Diamonds, Clone Rolexes & $150K Sales… Adi Tells All | EP 261
Adi from Eternity joins us to talk about growing up in the jewelry business, leaving Aruba to find his own path, and eventually coming back to help build Eternity into a modern luxury brand.We get into how social media completely changed...
Curaçao Chaos, Omar Steve’s 50th & What’s Next for No Filter | EP 260
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, ju...
Aruba’s Tourism Boom Is Starting to Backfire? | Tony Van Veen | EP 259
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 affor...
Could You Be the Match That Saves a Life? | Stem Cell Donation Explained | EP 259
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...
Avengers Doomsday Trailer Is INSANE… Samil Explains It While Sharkk Is Completely Lost | EP 257
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 ...
Before You Judge a “Difficult” Child, Watch This With Nathalie Tromp | EP 258
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 ...
How Sentoo Is Fixing Digital Payments in the Caribbean | Vincent van Rutten | EP 255
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 s...
Tarrick Ras: The Truth About Being a Great MC: Hosting, Cancel Culture & Building Your Name | EP 254
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 some...
Autism, ADHD & Disability Inclusion in Aruba: Are We Misusing “The Spectrum”? | EP 253
“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” ...
Why Authentic Aruba Content Matters More Than Perfect Ads | EP 252
Aruba tourism ads often show the perfect version of the island: empty beaches, flawless couples, blue water, and no real life in the background. But does that actually represent Aruba?In this episode, we talk about the disconnect between...
Why Aruba's UTV Industry Is Fighting Back | EP 251
The conversation around UTVs in Aruba has become one of the island's most polarizing debates. But what does the issue look like from inside the industry?Jimmy Douglas, owner of Aruba Riva, joins us to explain how legal UTV tour operators...
The Aruba Debate Nobody Can Ignore Right Now | EP 250
A conversation about rocks blocking UTV routes turns into a much larger discussion about Aruba's future.We unpack the growing controversy surrounding off-roading, tourism, conservation, and public access, while also exploring the frustra...
Mauro Caralps on ADHD, Growth & Reinventing Himself | EP 249
Success isn't always about moving forward. Sometimes it's about rebuilding after everything slows down.In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with Mauro, founder of Self-Making, to explore the experiences that shaped his m...
Curaçao vs Germany: The Goal Everyone Will Remember | EP 248
Curaçao's first World Cup goal had the entire island celebrating, and this week we're breaking down why that moment felt bigger than the final 7–1 scoreline against Germany.We talk about national pride, hearing Papiamento on a global sta...
Aruba Conservation Foundation: Is Aruba Being Loved to Death? | EP 247
Paradise has a breaking point — and Aruba is close enough to it that you can feel the strain in the water, on the trails, and at some of the island’s most crowded beaches.In this episode, we sit down with **Aruba Conservation Foundation...
We Went to Flip Flop Festival… One Artist Completely Dominated | EP 246
A festival can have huge artists, giant screens, and millions of streams… but none of that matters if the performance doesn’t connect.Fresh off Flip Flop Festival, we're breaking down everything: the performances, the crowd energy, the ...
Rona Coster on Airbnb, Carnival, Street Dogs & Aruba's Future | EP 245
Some people avoid controversy. Rona Coster built a reputation by walking straight into it.Known to many Arubans as the voice behind Bati Blicky, Rona joins No Filter in Paradise for a candid conversation about writing, influence, creati...
What REALLY Happens After Tragedy in Aruba…Janine Rodriguez | EP 244
Aruba may look like paradise, but behind the beaches are stories most people never hear.We sit down with Janine Rodriguez, a victim assistant who responds when families are in crisis, tragedy strikes, and mental health emergencies become...
From “Gay” Stereotypes to Political Drama in Aruba | EP 243
Calling a guy “gay” because he gets a manicure, wears sunscreen, or listens to pop music sounds harmless… until those stereotypes start shaping how men act, dress, and express themselves.In this episode, we break down why society still ...