Best Big Tubbs Podcasts (2024)

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38. Notting Hill Carnival recap with Triple M, Digga D, Carnival Slayers, Gavin DC, Big Bad Tubbs and Lisa 2:30:34

15d ago2:30:34

2:30:34

We had Triple M, Digga D, Carnival Slayers, Gavin DC, Big Bad Tubbs and Lisa join us in studio to give their honest opinions of Notting Hill Carnival 2024 ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ ——————————— Stay connected with #asospod: IG - http…

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40. Playmas, Goodmuse and Natural Mystic 2:21:46

17h ago2:21:46

2:21:46

We had Playmas, Goodmuse and Dj Natural Mystics in studio with us to talk about their respective brands and how they’re using to influence soca music and carnival. We also touched on their thoughts of Notting Hill carnival————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/sup…

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39. The Strutlab 1:22:34

4d ago1:22:34

1:22:34

We had Melstheory, president and CEO of The Strutlab join us in studio. The Strutlab is an inclusive model and media agency that supports, mentors and highlights black talent and creatives. We discussed why she started The Strutlab, what made her fall in love with soca, the Canadian soca scene and her expectations for NHC————————————-#asospod is ho…

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37. Notting Hill Carnival 2024 1:11:18

16d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

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36. Simbaarley 1:40:27

27d ago1:40:27

1:40:27

We caught up with Simbaarley, a UK born soca artist who recently moved to Canada to further his career. We discussed the transition into Canadian life, his project with Dj Puffy, what made him fall in love with soca and of course where to catch him for Notting Hill carnival (and much more). ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.in…

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35. St Lucia carnival 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

We’re back! After a few weeks away we sat down to discuss St Lucia carnival, hurricane Beryl, UK race riots and more Clip referenced in episode: Travel with Zoe X Umpa https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9x6DT-xPB_/?igsh=ZXQxeG41N2ZvdGM3 ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.ins…

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34. Pahjo 1:39:30

2M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

In our latest episode we got Supertrini back and we were joined in studio by Guyanese artist, Pahjo. We discussed his events that he holds here in the UK, his musical journey since coming over to the UK and of course new music. ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertrinivibes ———————————Stay connected wit…

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33. Levels and Bouyon Baby 1:29:20

3M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

In our latest episode we had Sir influential join Annie as I guess cohost while Supertrini was away. They had the pleasure of being joined by Dj Levels and Bouyon Baby. They discussed everything from commercial soca events vs soca events, when is the right time for dj’s to educate on new soca, DJ Levels started DJ and much much more ————————————- #…

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32. Fisherman’s Birthday 1:14:01

3M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

In our latest episode we sat down with Ken Youngblood and his daughter Danika, co owners of Fisherman’s Birthday - Family Fun Day celebration in the UK. An event and organisation bringing the cultural celebrations from the Island of Spice, Grenada to the UK. We discussed Grenadian soca, Ken’s history in the Soca Music industry, what to expect at th…

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30. Culture Weekend Festival 1:22:21

4M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

In our latest episode we sat down with Wendy owner of Radiate festival, a grassroots organisation which is self-funded and led by the community. We discussed the challenges of creating and growing a space for the Caribbean Diaspora within London, her journey in Soca and Ibiza Soca Featival. And of course Culture Weekend! ————————————-#asospod is ho…

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29. Credable 1:02:55

4M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

In our latest episode we sat down with the Credable from Release di Riddim and band owner of D Riddim Tribe. We discussed being a band owner at Notting Hill Carnival, his favourite Caribbean carnival and a carnival in Sierra Leone! (amongst other things). ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertriniv…

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28. K-Lee 1:38:31

5M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

We sat down with the K Lee to get to know him a little better; to understand what inspires his music, how he formed his partnership with producer/DJ Shaker HD and Pahjo and a full run down on Trinidad ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/ —————…

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27. Trinidad Carnival & 2024 53:26

6M ago53:26

53:26

We are back for our first episode of the new year and we needed a good catch up! We discussed Trinidad carnival, The ‘Soca Mafia’, Machel Montano and what is in store on the podcast for 2024————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertrinivibes ———————————Stay connected with #asospod: IG - / ashotofsoca Twitter…

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26. Ms Desire 1:20:00

6M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

UK artist and songwriter Ms Desire joined us in the studio to discuss her latests projects ‘Boss Lady’ and ‘’Platonic’ and to discuss how she typically spends Christmas to get us into the festive spirit ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertrinivibes ———————————Thank you for watching please like and subs…

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19. DJ Jel in the mix 1:38:25

6M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

Dj Jel in the mix| Ep 19 We caught up with Dj Jel while he was in London for NHC and we discussed it all - carnivals, his upcoming artists to watch, why it’s important to have a track list for mixes, his sweet carnival memories and much much more ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/ Supertrinivibes - ht…

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24. Ruth Amor & Big Bad Tubbs 3:16:21

6M ago3:16:21

3:16:21

In this episode old school meets new school. We had Soca veteran, artist and promoter Big Bad Tubbs and host/presenter Ruth Amor join us to discuss the UK Soca scene past and present, how we’ve seen it change over the years and how the music has changed with it ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - / anniiemai_ Supertrinivibes - / supertriniv…

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25. Creepa Rum punch 1:30:41

9M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

We sat down with Sean and Antony from Creepa Rum Punch, our official drink sponsors to discuss their love of Soca and their fantastic brand ———————————Thank you for watching please like and subscribe to Karibe Kulture channel ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com…

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23. LJ & Gemma - Soca Karaoke 1:36:37

11M ago1:36:37

1:36:37

We were joined by LJ and Gemma who are part of the Soca Karaoke team to discuss the concept of this event as we approach their 1st year anniversary. We also touched on the UK soca scene as a whole and what they do individually as Scarlett is a Carnival Model and Lj a videographer and content creator ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - http…

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22. Calypso Don and Dynamite 1:57:17

11M ago1:57:17

1:57:17

Don Calypso and Dynamite | Ep 22We had two very talented artists join us in the studio. Calypso Don, UK Calypso Monarch winner and Dynamite, an artist from St Vincent and the Grenadines with one of the biggest soca songs over the last few years. We discussed how they got into the music business, what made them fall in love with soca and the plans f…

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Episode 35 - Mary Jane Nealon And Sandra Alcosser 58:50

1y ago58:50

58:50

For the final episode of Breakfast in Montana, Russell Rowland and Charles Finn talk to poet Mary Jane Nealon about her remarkable memoir, Beautiful Unbroken, which was the recipient of the Bakeless Prize for Non-fiction, which is awarded by the Breadloaf Foundation. Nealon's account of working with AIDS patients in New York City just after the epi…

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21. Notting Hill Carnival Recap 1:01:29

1y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Notting Hill Carnival recap| Ep 21Both Annie and SuperTrini Vibes attended Notting Hill Carnival this year. They both share their view on how they think carnival was this year and rate it out of 10————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertrinivibes/———————————T…

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20. DJ Lady Drea & Jadel 2:04:21

1y ago2:04:21

2:04:21

Trinidadian Artist Jadel and international dj Lady Drea stopped by Myraid studios to discuss all things Notting Hill Carnival with us. We touched on why they love soca, their expectations for Notting Hill Carnival, navigating being a women in the industry much more ————————————-#asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Sup…

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18. Welcome to Freetown 49:50

1y ago49:50

49:50

Welcome to Freetown | Ep 18 Freetown Collective stepped into A Shot of Soca with such an energy as they shared their journey as a group and also their connections spiritually and musically with the music they gift us with. From memorable moments to inspired and real content. It was such a delight that we were able to be apart of it. Check it out it…

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17. Old Skool Soca 3:57:20

1y ago3:57:20

3:57:20

Old Skool Soca | Ep 17 This episode is all about old skool music. Our guests are telling stories from back in the day and sharing their love for older soca. We are talking Corks, Coceyea, Colours, Soca splash, Soca vs dancehall Stratford Rex, Poison Fete, Dougies, Swiss cottage, Red Eye. ————————————- #asospod is hosted by: Annie - https://www.inst…

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Episode Thirty-Four - James Lee Burke and A.B. Guthrie 49:45

1y ago49:45

49:45

Russell Rowland had the opportunity to do an interview with James Lee Burke for Distinctly Montana Magazine about the work of A.B. Guthrie. Both Russell and James are huge Guthrie fans, and Burke got to know him after he moved to Missoula in the '60s. So Burke has some wonderful stories about Guthrie, but also some terrific insights into the import…

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Trending Episode 2 | Dear Promoter 1:17:41

1y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Dear Promoter ⁣⁣On this episode we pose the question how do the larger staple events in the UK soca scene grow and keep their core soca lovers? We also touch on where social media platforms have a duty to represent the culture in a positive light ⁣⁣⁣⁣————————————-⁣⁣#asospod is hosted by: ⁣⁣⁣⁣Annie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/⁣⁣⁣⁣Supertri…

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16. A Shot Of Soca 16 Sundivas 2:19:29

1y ago2:19:29

2:19:29

On this episode Sundivas joined us on the sofas to discuss navigating the music industry as female artists and shared their thoughts on how women are depicted within soca music. We discussed spontaneous Trinidad soca monarch performances with Olatunji and the transition as dancers to vocalists. They shared their favourite soca songs with us as well…

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15. A Shot of Soca Podcast - Secrets of Triniboi Jooice 2:21:14

1+ y ago2:21:14

2:21:14

In his first interview since The Voice we had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Triniboi Jooice to talk about his latest projects, The Voice and sweat rice (if you know you know!) HostsAnnie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supertriniv...We can be found on the following social media and audio p…

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Episode Thirty-Three - Shann Ray and John Stands In Timber 51:38

1+ y ago51:38

51:38

We're happy to introduce a new co-host in this episode, as Montana Book Award winner Charles Finn (On a Benediction of Wind) joins Russell Rowland in a conversation with their old friend Shann Ray. Shann has published several books in a wide variety of genres, including American Copper and his excellent short story debut, American Masculine. As you…

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14. A Shot of Soca Podcast - What the Dennery? 1:36:06

1+ y ago1:36:06

1:36:06

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 14 - What the Dennery? Dennery segment is the sound of St Lucia that is making waves across the world. We sat down with producer and song writer Cold Chizzle, host/dj Shyboy, artist DBoy and Dj lightening (of course all Lucian) to discuss the origins of Dennery Segment and whether they believe it was a sound that would las…

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13. Are you looking after your metal health? 1:36:34

1+ y ago1:36:34

1:36:34

A Shot of Soca: Ep14 - Are you looking after your metal health? It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 15th - 21st May. With the increase in mental health issues amongst the Caribbean diaspora, in particular young black men we thought it was important to have a conversation about this issue. We sat down with Dr. Yansie Rolston and Alex Holmes and spoke …

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Trending Episode 1. 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

A Shot of Soca: Trending You’ve been talking about it so now we’re talking about it. Can a whine just be a whine? Or are you risk the wife, House and kids to whine on a bumpa? Here our thoughts on Chance the Rapper catching a whine at Jamaica carnival HostsAnnie - https://www.instagram.com/anniiemai_/Supertrinivibes - https://www.instagram.com/supe…

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12. It’s all about the music 3:15:34

1+ y ago3:15:34

3:15:34

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 12 - It’s all about the music So we’re called A Shot of Soca but we really had to pause and think . . . where is the music??!So for this episode we sat down with 3 special guests, guests like you or I, true masqueraders from different walks of life but the love of soca is what unites us. HostsAnnie - https://www.instagram.…

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11. Zess in the UK 1:42:47

1+ y ago1:42:47

1:42:47

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 11 - Zess in the UK Zess was birthed in Trinidad but has firmly planted its roots across the Caribbean as its rapidly growing as a popular genre of music. As people from the Caribbean diaspora there’s no surprise we are seeing a growing scene in London for UK Zess. We sat down with Batch, Dj Bradshaw and Nie to discuss the…

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10. Trinidad Carnival Recap 1:21:47

1+ y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 10 - Trinidad carnival 2023 recapEven though we weren’t there for carnival this year, we had the pleasure of sitting down with somebody who was, Vanisha. She is a designer, band, leader, and co-founder of Rebel International and she gave us her take of Trinidad carnival this year and her plans for NHC and the rest of 2023.…

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9. We're back! 1:34:55

1+ y ago1:34:55

1:34:55

We are back for 2023! And we have some surprises for you!! We would like to introduce Super Trini Vibes as our new permanent host alongside Annie. We are bringing you something a little different this year. Not only will we be discussing our culture and history and of course sweet sweet soca but we’re switching it up with more lifestyle content dis…

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Episode Thirty-Two - Charles Finn, Barbara Michelman, Donna Lucey and Evelyn Cameron 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

On a Benediction of Wind was just named the winner of the Montana Book Award days before we recorded this episode, so we're thrilled to feature the beautiful poetry of Charles Finn, and talk to him and Barbara Michelman about how they came to create this fabulous collaboration of poetry and black and white photography. Barbara suggested the second …

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8. Who The Hell Are You? 1:23:14

2y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep 8 - Who the hell are you?We realised we really jumped in front of a camera and started bringing our friends and some really talented people in the soca scene to share their views on the UK Soca Scene and soca as a whole. But did we introduce ourselves?! As we are Caribbeans (who were raised with manners), let’s take a step…

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7. Jounen Kweyol & Miami Carnival 3:01:37

2y ago3:01:37

3:01:37

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep7 - Guests Supertrinivibes & Cold ChizzleDiscussingIntroJamaica officially bands all music which glorifies drugs use Influence on dancehall culture in the Caribbean Trinibad and the association to gun violence Could the rest of the Caribbean be following this direction with people like Travis World saying Artist should be a…

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6. Burna Boy Notting Hill Carnival road march winner? 2:29:54

2y ago2:29:54

2:29:54

A Shot of Soca Podcast Ep6 - Burna Boy Notting Hill Carnival road march winner?Guests Martin Jay Dj BK Discussing Nottinghill Carnival feedback Should afrobeats be played at carnival? Is soca becoming to vulgar? Triniboi Jooice passing The Voice audition Can soca become mainstream and remain authentic? Is Mr Killa King of Soca? We are also on the f…

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Episode Thirty-One: Elise Atchison And Tom McGuane 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

Elise Atchison's debut novel, Crazy Mountain, was the recipient of the Eludia Award, an award given to first-time women novelists over forty. She worked for over ten years on this book, which features a completely different point of view for each chapter. The novel takes place in a fictional region where the typical struggle is playing out between …

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5. Notting Hill Carnival Review & Deejay Dee Interview 2:07:45

2y ago2:07:45

2:07:45

Ep5 is out now ‼️⁣ ⁣ @lexlionofficial and @anniiemai_ sat down with @deejaydee.uk for his first interview and they definitely got into it. ⁣ ⁣ They discussed ⁣ - Thoughts on NHC carnival ⁣ - Lack of unity in the UK soca scene amongst DJ’s and promotor⁣ - Supporting black owned businesses ⁣ - NHC vs international carnivals ⁣ ⁣ As well as finding out…

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Episode Thirty - Debra Magpie Earling and James Welch 1:06:28

2y ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This episode pairs one of the most esteemed Native American authors of our time with a writer who started writing because of his influence and guidance. Debra Magpie Earling took her very first writing class from James Welch at the University of Washington, and would later study with him again at Cornell. Earling's debut novel Perma Red made a huge…

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4. Notting Hill Carnival preview featuring Sir Influential 2:02:07

2y ago2:02:07

2:02:07

💥💥Episode 4 is out now 💥💥⁣ ⁣ @sirinfluential sits down with Annie & Lex Lion to discuss up and coming Notting Hill Carnival and International carnivals while we learn a little bit about the man himself. •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ Games ✅️⁣⁣ News ✅️⁣⁣ Special Guests ✅️⁣⁣ Vibes ✅️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It's all happening and a whole lot more 😍⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ Hit the link in @shotofsoca bio to c…

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Episode Twenty-Nine - Mark Gibbons and David Dale 59:50

2y ago59:50

59:50

For this episode, we interview the current poet laureate of Montana, Missoula poet Mark Gibbons. And Mark asked us to talk about an old friend of his, David Dale, who published three collections during his lifetime but never got much recognition.By Russell Rowland & Aaron Parrett

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Episode Twenty-Eight Greg Keeler and Beatrice Murphy 48:34

2+ y ago48:34

48:34

For this episode, we were so honored to have a chance to sit down with our old friend, poet Greg Keeler. Greg taught at Montana State University for forty years, and toward the end of his career, he started writing a sonnet every day. He continues this practice to this day, but in 2018, Elk River Books put out a beautiful collection of 180 of these…

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3. Mens Mental Health, Merzy & Terrah Dan 1:22:37

2+ y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

@merzysoca and @terrahofficial joined us to talk about the importance of discussing men’s mental health, whether Shenseea really did teef Ms Belfon's song and people who don’t like soca⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ Games ✅️⁣⁣ News ✅️⁣⁣ Event Calendar ✅️⁣⁣ Special Guests ✅️⁣⁣ Vibes ✅️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It's all happening and a whole lot more 😍⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ Hit the link in @shotofsoca bio …

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2. St Lucia Independence 1:28:07

2+ y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

In Episode 2, The Shot of Soca team celebrated ST Lucia's independence in style, with three talented St Lucia artists @cooyah_fyah_music @prostyle758 @dhirv2funny, discussing various topics. The Brand New Soca Podcast Brought To You By: @MasMustPlay @karibeKulture @LexLionOfficial • Games ✅️ News ✅️ Events Calendar ✅️ Special Guests ✅️ Vibes ✅️ And…

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1. Introductions & Discussions Points 59:41

2+ y ago59:41

59:41

This is the first episode of A Shot Of Soca, get to know Lex, Annie and Karibe kulture and the format of the show moving forward.By Karibe Kulture

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Episode Twenty-Seven - Tom Harpole and Andrew Garcia 55:00

2+ y ago55:00

55:00

For this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with our good friend Tom Harpole about his collection, Regarding Willingness. Tom wrote for national magazines for decades, but this collection consists of personal essays that Tom wrote through the years about his adventures in various parts of the world, including skydiving in Russia, and going alo…

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