Corie Sheppard Podcast

Kicking off 2025 with a vibrant celebration of culture and music, I recount my unforgettable Christmas experience abroad with the Cash family amidst the chilly backdrop of the DMV area.  Imagine my surprise when I came back into a State of Emergency but up to now I can't figure out what's the emergency as everything that's happening seems like a state of normalcy. Squeeze Rankin's Mama Good Good Son sums up what we've been seeing for decades so maybe we've been living in a State of Emergency for far longer than we knew. On the soca scene, Benjai is back on the scene making carnival great again while Sunny Bling put the spotlight on the issue with artists in the early fetes. Political transitions also take center stage as we explore Prime Minister Keith Rowley's decision to step down and the potential ripple effects on Trinidad and Tobago's leadership landscape as he hands over the reigns of power to Stuart Young.  From political rivalries to personal compassion, we discuss the complexities of leadership, the emotional journey of public figures, and the evolving dynamics within the political sphere as the unlikely figure of Gary Griffith seemed to offer the only sober response to Dr. Rowley's resignation. Tune in and Enjoy!!!

In this week's episode we come off the heels of a weekend full of tragedy. We offer sympathy to all the families, communities and to the nation as a whole as we tap into the music to soothe our collective pain. We take a moment to congratulate Darren Sammy on his appointment as the West Indies Test Cricket Coach, making him the coach of all formats of West Indies Cricket. Congrats in advance as well to Dwight Yorke as he takes on his first challenge as Head Coach as The Soca Warriors take on Saudi Arabia in a friendly.  More congratulations are in order for Peter Sheppard as he celebrates the 30 year anniversary of his first art exhibit. Join us as we give each other a national hug and embrace those closest to our brothers and sisters who are now smiling down on us. Enjoy!!

WE're back this week with a lil traditional Christmas reminiscing as we say goodbye to the days of old! And by the days of old we mean Hinds, Leonce and if everything works out according to plans, Rowley. We take in the highlights of Kartel's early visit to Trinidad and with the warm welcome he received we're trying to see if we could get we boy Yankee Boy to grab a bite. Enjoy!!

We're back in business after a short runaway. Imagine packing a suitcase full of short pants to go Miami only to reach there and it's 16 degrees. The cold weather mash up my sinus and voice but we here under heavy home remedies from Parlour Stacy. We're just in time to go through the Scorch Top 101 Soca of all time. Maybe it ain't as bad as all the fuss we saw on the socials. We also had the pleasure of taking in Fatima College's Gifts of Gold and Blue over the weekend. Enjoy!!!

We open this episode with Happy Birthday wishes to Parlour Stacy and offer support to the spouses of all Scorpios - it's a real thing. We also celebrate International Men's Day and explore it Trini origins although November 19th is one of the saddest days in history for Trini Men. Dwight Yorke who was part of that sad day is now in charge and ready to deliver smiles throughout the region as we pick back up our World Cup 2026 campaign. We have a slew of songs lined up for men in this episode with the most famous one being Bassman from Hell and Sharlan Bailey helps us celebrate its 50th anniversary with a modern day interpretation of the banger. Somewhere in between all that we talk about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul and youth vs wisdom. Enjoy!!!