Mango Tea Podcast: Recent Episodes

Mango Tea Podcast

A weekly news and culture podcast for the Caribbean diaspora, serving hot tea with a slice of mango.

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We're back for real this time. Our resident Vybz Kartel expert Kay Ann is back to discuss tickets and we talk about colonial coat of arms

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We sit down with a representative from SKN- St Kitts and Nevins Alliance for Equality to talk all tea about lbgtq pride on the island


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And We're back hopefully on a consistent basis. We talk recent Haiti talks in Jamaica and recent remarks on the Jamaican economy


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Coming to you live from Ghana, with Julie and Simone we give you the tea on our visit to historical sites in Ghana. This is the true tea --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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The tea is healing as we talk with Simone Evans from Abundance Counseling about Generational Trauma from slavery and colonialism, and discuss how the trauma manifests itself in our culture and steps for healing


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We're officially back!!!! This episode we talk with KayAnne about the British monarchy and Republicanism in the Caribbean. Bear with us y'all the audio was a bit shaky 


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This episode we sip tea with Sandra Florvella Haitian American entrepreneur who is the Founder of Haitian Businesses and co-founder of Haitea. We discuss her journey from Haiti to the states, and what needs to happen for a successful future of Haiti


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Do you love Soup Joumou? We interview Ireola Olaifa from Fondasyon Felicitee on their annual soup joumou distribution in Haiti, the origins and medicinal properties of the soup and activism at times of crisis in Haiti


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We discuss misconceptions of Haitian Vodou with Professor Benjamin Hebblethwaite, a trained Creolist and Linguist from the University

Of Florida. Tune in for the tea


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October is depression and mental health awareness month. For this very special podcast collaboration we speak with Gibby from the soon to be launched Its a Safe Space Podcast where we discuss his mental health journey and dealing with stigmas in the Caribbean Diaspora.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction reach out to someone for help.


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September is designated as Amerindian Heritage Month in Guyana. The Amerindians are 10% of the country’s population and hold significant Political clout and influence. For this episode we interviewed Kapohn Romar who is a descendant of the Kapong Akawaio people. We talk everything about his culture, politics, the Exxon deal, and Jody tries to learn how to say mango and tea. Listen and share to learn more about this awesome aspect of Caribbean culture!


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For our very first episode on Youtube we throw it back to when we visited St Lucia for the first time. We talk about how we stayed at a luxurious guest house on a budget and ate mangoes all around the island.


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We're back!!!! After taking time off this summer we are bringing you our top 10 hot stories from the region for summer 2021. Bring your tea and get ready for some shade. Please share and dont forget to follow us on all platforms @mangoteapodcast


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This week we discuss Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Getting back to normal, Carnival coming back, the Mehul Choksi saga in Dominica and more.


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This week's mango is messy and juicy. We discuss Cuba relations with the US and CARICOM, the olympics and much more

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This episode with speak with Isiuwa Iyahen from the UN Women Caribbean office on a Domestic Violence survey that measured the prevalence of gender-based violence in select countries 

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This week we discuss the Volcanic eruption in St Vincent and talk 4/20 earth day 


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This week we’re back to sip tea and eat mango! We discuss the launch of the Eastern Caribbean digital currency-DCash and talk tea on a white principal who told a Haitian-American to kneel as punishment. Share this episode and follow us @mangoteapodcast


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This week we discuss how weary we are on femicide in the Caribbean and why everyone man should send a Caribbean woman $100USD. Rest in Power Khanice Jackson 


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This week we sip and spill tea with the founder of Abortion JA. We talk the origins of the grassroots organization, social media, calling out politicians and the future. You're going to want to listen to this episode!  


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This episode we speak to our “cousins” FeminiTT about feminism in the Caribbean, the rate of femicide in Trinidad & Tobago, intersectionality, educating on gender equality and cold Julie mangos.

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This episode we sip tea with Patricia Rodney, wife and best friend of the Guyanese Revolutionary Professor Walter Rodney. We talk about their life together, fighting imperialism and making sure his legacy lives on


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This week we sip tea with Professor Cécile Accilien, who's dedicated her career to teaching about her culture, we talk about what's happening on the ground in Haiti now, the women that have revolutionized history, her Haitian pride, her secret tea recipe and much more. 


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This week we discuss the what happened to Andrea Bharatt of Trinidad and Tobago and how the justice system frequently fail to protect Caribbean women.


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The hosts give off their initial reaction to hearing the news on the Trelawny Jamaica Church shooting and the question of safety in Jamaica after a report noticed that its the top country for homicide in the region


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There’s a Haitian community in NASHVILLE, yes that Nashville. We sip tea with sisters Christelle and Delores LeGrand of Growing up Krenglish and they tell us growing up and living in Nashville, Tennessee as proud Haitians


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Its a new year, new logo and more episodes! We kick off our inaugural Sak Pasé Ayiti month where we talk all things Haiti. Our first episode of the year we speak to our friend Karin on Haitian independence and what it means for the culture


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As we wind down before we go on our Christmas break we reflect on our 1st year, what we've learnt and how we've grown. We truly feel honored that you've listened, liked, shared, commented, followed us on social media and kept coming back. Thank you to all our guests illustrious guests and most importantly you. 


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We pick up where we left off with from Episode 41. The mango is sweeta and the tea is bubbling 


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Whew! 2020 came in hard like Adele’s Bantu- NOTS but we made it and kept the baby hairs intact. We’re highlighting the top 11 tea and mango from this year and running in our community for 2020 


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Do you remember the Venezuelan oil tanker with 1.3 million barrels of crude oil floating off the coast of Trinidad? Yes? No? Well we spoke to Gary Aboud from the Trinidadian organization Fisherman and Friends to discuss what’s happening today and the geopolitical struggle. Listen and share this important episode and subscribe for even more great content!

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Have you ever spoken to a Black Caribbean man or woman that supports Donald Trump? Well we got you, the interview was conducted mere hours after Joe Bidden and Kamala Harris were elected to the Oval Office. With fresh wounds Haitian American Constantine Jean-Pierre bravely sipped tea and talked about his upbringing in Brooklyn, why he 100% supports Trump, his hate for Democrats, and his thoughts on why the Black lives matter movement does not support black men and more

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This week’s episode we discuss the mess that is the US election and why we are 1000% supporting #BidenHarris2020.

GO VOTE! THEY HAVE MANGO AT THE POLLING SITES


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You’ve either seen or heard of the hashtag #endSARS. For this very special episode our special guest Dom (@dmncrss) brings down the origin of #endSARS and the potential ramifications it has for Nigeria

Tallawah in de MC- Christophe Maleau- 3.57

Social Media origin of SARS- 5.01

How SARS was created- 7.00

SARS harassment vs the youth- 12.26

Where’s the Military?- 20.53

DJ Switch the Hero- 23.33

President’s response- 24.43

Government’s hoarding of COVID Aid- 26.00

What does China have to say?- 28.08

Nigeria vs Nigeria 30.52

Building Nigeria for the better - 37.17

Favorite Mango- 39.95

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Yuh borrow money, I Mek Enemy. This week’s episode we discuss the monetary “aid” given to the Caribbean and the ramifications for years to come.

Tallwah #ENDSARS- 4.05

Africa is not a country- 8.45

Money talk, mango walk- 11.38

G20- 20.45

Internation Predatory Lending- 25.30

Country Aid- 26.38

China Billion Dollar COVID loan- 32.15

Go Vote- 41.01

Invest in Stock Exchanges - 45.47


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The topic of Reparations have long been a standing topic for the diaspora. In this episode we sit down with Historian Professor Verene Shepherd to discuss the work of the Centre for reparations research, partnership with CARICOM and the fight for Justice

5.35- What is the UWI Reparations Research Center

12:03- Caribbean and Asian “Marshall plan” settlements given post independence

14.01 Non- independent Caribbean Countries Involved with the Reparations Center

16.42 How the research center is funded and how you can help

23.54 University of Glasgow “promise”

26.25 UK Prime Minister David Cameroon statement on reparations

32.99 European Governments directly and indirectly involved in the Slave trade

36.25 Right to seek reparatory justice

39.59 Say their names- Recounting names of revolutionaries involved in the fight for freedom

42.55 Buying the documents that outline the injustices against our ancestor

48.25 Zwarte Piet Blackface Controversy and fallout

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We are recapping the 2020 Jamaica Election with Kayann! We talk about the landslide win by the Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) and what’s next for the People’s National Party. In between we dissect the salty, sweet and sour teas.

Tallwah- Nigeria Indepence -1.25

Overview of Election Night and Family reactions- 3.20

PNP Fracture- 5.32

Sidung- 5.51

Portia Simpson Karma- 10.04

Debt and IMF- 14.12

Andrew Holness Election Speech- 19.43

Dancehall in Election- 23.25

Soca in Jamaica- 26.41

People up top- 30.10

Prime Minister Kayann- 32.46

New Cabinet - 39.17

Kayann application to work on Lisa Hanna Campaign- 49.56

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The mango is still frustrated and the tea is angry. This week we bring on longtime friends to discuss the legal impacts of the Breonna Taylor ruling and protection of black women. #protectblackwomen 

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In celebration of St Kitts & Nevis Independence day we spoke to Creative Strategist Naadiya Mills about Kittitian culture, and the future of the island

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The most anticipated episode is here, Mango Tea Podcast Jamaican election debate. We talk the best and worst dubplates, lackluster debate performances, and of course tea! 

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For this very special episode we sat down with Caribbean Creative icon Valmiki Maharaj to sip tea and talk all things Trinidad and Tobago Independence. From branding T&T to the world and his role as Creative Director for Lost Tribe. 

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Continuing in our traditional of illustrious guests this episode we speak to Professor Wendell C Wallace from Trinidad & Tobago. We talk about the 2020 elections, racism, police brutality in the historic neighborhood of Laventile, crime and much more.

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In this episode we dig into the controversial ruling of  Virgo vs Kensington Primary School, bias in Jamaica, lingering effects of colonialism and a sneak peak of the upcoming Jamaica election 


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It's Jamaica's 58th year of Independence and we're joined by our 3rd co-host Kay-Ann. We attempt to remember the National pledge, take about devotion in schools and analyze the controversial court ruling on dreadlocks in schools. 

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In this week’s episode we talk Citizenship by investment and Its potential impact. We ask ourselves this important question Are we putting up countries for sale? Or saving our people.


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For this week's episode we talk with Samuel Bailey from the Caribbean Court of Justice. This institution was created for us by us and is easily one of the most innovative court systems in the world. So why isn't it used as the final court instead of the privy council? Find out by listening to the episode and sharing because Knowledge is Power!

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In this week's episode we have tea with the defender of Jamaican culture and dancehall, Professor Sonja Stanley Niaah. We discuss the Beenie Man and Bounty Killa verzus winner, the lack of  Jamaica's history post Indepence, how we can learn about history post independence through the University of the West Indies and much more. Don't forget to share, download and subscribe.  


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June is Caribbean- American Heritage month and US Pride month. This week's episode is a LBTGQ roundtable where we talk about identity, stigmas, church, finding joy and much more.  Roundtable guests: @gabalexa, @questing_kdustylo, @mr_awesome_life 


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Its Caribbean Heritage Month!! We talk about being immigrants in America. culture shock and discovering our identity


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In this week's episode we sip on Sweet Juneteenth Tea with JumpinforJazz. We talk about the African American experience, Identifies, African diaspora intersections and Justice for Breonna Taylor!


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This week we spill hot tea and delivery hard truths about child abuse in the Caribbean, emotions are high and hard facts are given. We discuss the effects of child abuse on the victim and society. If you or anyone you know were victims of abuse reach out to someone for help. 


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This week we open ourselves up and talk about our shortcomings and realization of past microaggressions and racism  


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The first Jamaica Verzuz battle was nothing less than legendary from the police, passa passa, twirls, bellys  and of course tea. We talk about the battle and discuss who won, Bounty Killa twirl or Beenie Man belly 


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This week we go down carnival memory lane and talk about Nottinghill carnival and why you should go


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For episode 16, we talk to award-winning film screenwriter, director, and all-around creative, Kia Moses! We discuss her debut film, Flight. The decision to move back to Jamaica and of course her favorite tea and mango! 


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This week's episode tea was spilled and mango was eaten. We talk about the economic impact COVID has had on the Caribbean and what the region will look like in a post COVID world


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This we got the chance to interview Jamaican twitter legend,  Senator Robert Nesta Morgan. Listen in, he drops alot of gems about crime, the economy, healthcare system and more!


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This week we bring in our resident Vybz Kartel expert about the appeal court decision, facts on the case, classism, politics, tea and mango.


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Episode 12 is the final installment of our conversation with @disocaanalysts. We touch on politics/politricks, and the stability of the Caribbean. Of course, we talk about mango and tea. 

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We continue our tea party with Di Soca Analysts. The second segment goes deeper into the racial divide in Trinidad, the Guyanese no confidence vote and Rich’s experience at Guyana’s first carnival. During the worldwide distancing experiment don’t forget to be social and share the episode!

Our final installment of our tea party will be next week.


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WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 10! We brought in our friends @disocanalysts to talk about the coronavirus in the Caribbean, racial divide in Guyana and Trinidad and how it extends into the diaspora, China getting raw resources from the region and so much more. 

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In this week's episode we talk about International Women's day, global gender gap rankings, the threat/ hysteria of Coronavirus, and Guyana's election with two parties claiming victory. The episode is less than 30 minutes, we fulfilled on our promise! Better than a politician in an election year.  Don't forget to share the episode with family and friends! 


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In this week's episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Christina Gonzalez aka @chriss_choreo about dancehall at soca events, dancehall's impact on society, the evolution of soca in Jamaica, and of course tea and mango. 

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After being sick last week, We're back with EPISODE 7!!!! In this week's episode we talk about  Canada wanting to be  famalay in Caricom News, the selling of passports and citizenship in the Eastern Caribbean. Trinidad Carnival Road March Contenders, and Jody Eliz talks about carnival tabanca. We also started touching on the benefits of Caricom and how realistic it is. 


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This week we have an exclusive interview with Jamaican politician Imani Duncan-Price. We don’t hold back and talk about past and current issues affecting Jamaica today. The interview was conducted in a restaurant in New York City. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, download on all major streaming platforms.


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In this week's episode we talk about the Jamaican opposition leader Dr. Peter Phillips town hall meeting in Brooklyn, NY, earthquakes, the coronavirus and discuss whether or note the Caribbean is actually prepared.

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In this week's episode its full of bacchanal. We talk about Koffee wining the 2020 Reggae Grammy,  Errol Barrow Day, Usain Bolt baby announcement, The CMU report, Mike Pompeo's trip to Jamaica and US gun laws impact on the Caribbean . Additionally we pay our respects to Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Don't forget to like, comment, share and download the episode.


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This week we talk about Domestic Violence in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, Oil in Suriname,  Jamaican parliament agreeing on ONE policy, the Caribbean Maritime University Report and more. Listen, Like, Share, Comment and Download. Email us at Mangoteapodcast@gmail.com. 

If you or anyone you know is experiencing Domestic Violence, please reach speak out. Don't estimate it may save a life!

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In this week's episode our hosts debate weed exportation in Jamaica, Guyana oil discovery, Kingston's potential housing bubble, CARICOM secretariat 2020 message, Kartel and many more. The mango is divided but the tea still hot! Our hosts try their hands at singing and well that tea was not hot. Follow us @mangoteapodcast on twitter and instagram or email us at mangoteapodcast@gmail.com


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For our first official episode we discuss Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness 2019 Holiday speech. As usual we give our opinions while serving tea with a slice of mango. 


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