AI, Creativity & Jamaica; My Honest Thoughts - A One Par Podcast S01E03

What Happened to Summer?- A One Par Podcast S01E07

School was done, your friends were outside, and there was always something new to get into. Somewhere along the way, that version of summer disappeared. We grew up, got jobs, got responsibilities, and before we knew it, summer became just another season on the calendar. In this episode of A One Par Podcast, I reflect on growing up in Jamaica, why adulthood changes our relationship with summer, how social media has made everything feel performative, and why so many hobbies eventually become side hustles. We also talk about productivity culture, community, work-life balance, and the importance of staying connected to the things we enjoy simply because they bring us joy. (00:00) Intro (01:45) What Happened to Summer? (07:21) Bring Back Hobbies (08:28) Performative Culture (13:00) Overproductivity (17:21) Hobbies Bring Freedom (23:16) Jamaicans Love to Hustle (26:16) We Need Community (35:04) Work-Life Balance (37:10) Community Is Not Convenient (40:04) Share Your Hobbies A One Par is a quick sitdown with me, Yannick Reid, where I share thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from my unique and often nuanced perspective. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

Do Jamaicans Actually Listen to Music? ft. Fatalic - A One Par Podcast S01E06

In this episode, I sit down with DJ, creative and former Late Night Par co-host Fatalic for a deep conversation about Jamaican party culture, DJs, dancehall, soca and the way Jamaican audiences consume music. We talk about why some parties never “turn the corner,” the disconnect between DJs and patrons, why Jamaica can be such a difficult crowd, whether audiences truly want different music, and how dancehall has changed in the streaming era. (00:00) Intro Welcome Fatalic (03:11) DJ Misconceptions (08:18) DJs vs The People (13:00) How to "Turn The Corner" (20:15) DJ Chemistry (24:00) Yannick's Favourite DJs Right Now (25:23) Afro House? (28:00) Do Jamaicans Actually Listen to Music (29:42) Dancehall is Anti-Social (38:30) Do Jamaicans Want Different Music? (44:07) Why Jamaica is a Difficult Crowd (45:32) Intentional Party Culture (01:00:32) Outro A One Par is a quick sitdown with me, Yannick Reid, where I share thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from my unique and often nuanced perspective. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

Caribbean Culture Olympics - A One Par Podcast S01E05

I give my honest thoughts on iShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour, especially his stop in Jamaica, and why I think it was such a worthwhile and special moment for the Caribbean. I also talk about tourism, youth culture, and why staying open-minded and adaptable matters in a fast-changing digital age. Timestamps (00:00) Caribbean Culture Olympics (00:34) Who is iShowSpeed? (03:03) How Does it Work? (06:56) Why Should We Care? (11:31) Watching the Caribbean Tour Island by Island (15:00) Why It Felt Like the Caribbean Culture Olympics (25:01) Lead-up to the Jamaica Stream (26:11) Was I Involved? (32:11) The Jamaica Stream (35:43) Highlights and Standouts (36:39) Logistics — You Can't Speedrun Jamaica (44:13) Government Spending, Tourism, and Why It's Not Just Clout (50:19) Staying Curious, Open-Minded, and Adaptable (58:51) Closing Thoughts and Guest Tease A One Par is a quick sitdown with host Yannick Reid, where he shares thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from his unique and often nuanced perspective. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @aoneparpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast] Youtube: A One Par Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

Don’t Ghost The Client - A One Par Podcast S01E04

We're getting into something that's been on my mind for a minute: communication. Specifically, how creatives in Jamaica (and elsewhere) tend to go quiet exactly when they need to speak up the most. Talking about ghosting clients, missing deadlines without a word, and the anxiety that comes with having a difficult professional conversation. I've been in this industry for over 20 years, and I've hired creatives for the better part of ten, so I think I have a little idea of what I'm talking about We also hit a few quick takes on Protoje's new album "The Art of Acceptance," Jamaica Carnival, and the dancehall vs soca conversation that never seems to go away. If you're a creative trying to figure out how to move more professionally, grab a seat, we dive in deep here Timestamps (00:00) - Intro & Big Ups (00:26) - Protoje – The Art of Acceptance (01:42) - Guest Suggestions (03:04) - Jamaica Carnival Quick Takes (04:40) - Soca & Dancehall: Jamaica's Unique Offering (09:48) - Creatives & Communication in Jamaica (11:16) - We Communicate Well When Things Are Good (16:06) - Communicate the Problem (18:19) - Ghosting Is Worse Than Being Late (24:54) - Don't Out Yourself on a Technicality (26:29) - Communication Is a Responsibility (27:08) - Communication Creates a Paper Trail (28:01) - What You're Entitled To (30:31) - Handle Clients Who Won't Communicate (31:44) - Good Faith & Protecting Your Reputation (33:53) - Problem Solving With the Client (34:47) - Creatives, Communication & Anxiety (35:20) - Collaboration, Not Confrontation (36:14) - Actionable Advice (43:34) - Outro A One Par is a quick sitdown with host Yannick Reid, where he shares thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from his unique and often nuanced perspective. Follow the Podcast Instagram: @aoneparpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/aoneparpodcast?igsh=dm4xYjNqYTRsaWl6&utm_source=qr] YouTube: A One Par Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AOneParPodcast] Email: aoneparpodcast@gmail.com [aoneparpodcast@gmail.com]

AI, Creativity & Jamaica; My Honest Thoughts - A One Par Podcast S01E03

In this episode, I share my honest, nuanced take on how AI is affecting creativity in Jamaica and beyond. I talk through the biggest concerns I have, especially the environmental cost (energy, water, data centers) and the copyright plus ethical issues around models being trained on people’s work without permission. At the same time, I’m transparent about the ways I do use AI, mainly as a tool to support learning, problem-solving, and organizing my ideas, and how much it’s helped with my ADHD. I also talk about the “AI slop” trends and lazy creative habits that I’ve seen take root in Jamaica, and explain why I believe humans have to stay involved if we want our work to actually connect with people. (00:00) Intro (01:47) Let’s Talk AI (02:10) AI Is Sensitive, the Nuance (04:05) How I Use AI (05:13) Environmental & Copyright Concerns (10:24) Why I Still Use AI, Regulation, Efficiency, Hope (15:37) How AI Has Helped Me with ADHD (24:10) AI Is a Multiplier (40:08) AI Slop & Lazy Creativity (1:07:21) Closing Thoughts