Best The Moreish Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Indo-Caribbean Identity with Tiara Jade Chutkhan 50:37

18d ago50:37

50:37

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Tiara Jade Chutkhan, a writer and book blogger in the Canadian publishing industry. Tiara discusses her efforts to promote diverse literature focused on Indo-Caribbean heritage, her book series 'Two Times Removed: An Anthology of Indo-Caribbean Fiction,' and the motivation behind it. The conve…

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Twisters review 37:29

1h ago37:29

37:29

If you feel it, chase it... Popcorn Podcast's Twisters review promises a howling good time, as Leigh and Tim delve into Lee Isaac Chung's sequel to the 1996 film that set the bar for disaster flicks. Twisters stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos as storm chasers thrown together in the fight of their lives, but can the long-awaited…

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Patrick Warburton interview (Metro Comic Con) 15:40

1d ago15:40

15:40

Instantly recognisable actor and voice artist Patrick Warburton brings his glorious moustache to Popcorn Podcast ahead of his appearance at Metro Comic Con 2024 to talk iconic characters, including Kronk, Puddy and Joe Swanson, living large in Australia with local superstars, working with Seth Macfarlane and how Harvey Weinstein got in the way of a…

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Lee Isaac Chung interview (Twisters) 11:36

2d ago11:36

11:36

Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung joins Popcorn Podcast to talk helming a long-awaited sequel to 1996 cult classic disaster film Twister, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. Chung hopes to blow audiences away with his take on the action-packed blockbuster, this time featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glenn Powell as tornado chasers in pursuit of a mo…

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Bill Farmer interview (Metro Comic Con) 19:22

2d ago19:22

19:22

Let's get Goofy! Legendary voice actor Bill Farmer drops by Popcorn Podcast ahead of Metro Comic Con to talk walking in the oversized shoes of one of Disney's most beloved characters – the one and only Goofy Goof. Farmer has been solely responsible for voicing the often clumsy, good-natured animated icon since 1987, as well other instantly recognis…

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Brian Van Holt interview (Boneyard) 12:36

8d ago12:36

12:36

Popular actor Brian Van Holt is here to talk his starring role in crime thriller Boneyard, featuring Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and Mel Gibson. Boneyard is inspired by the real West Mesa Murders, where the skeletal remains of 11 women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert. Van Holt is best known for his leading role in Cougar Town, oppos…

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Mark Molloy interview (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F) 13:40

9d ago13:40

13:40

Australian filmmaker Mark Molloy joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of his feature directorial debut – the long-awaited sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Comedian Eddie Murphy returns to the iconic Beverly Hills Cop film franchise after 30 years as irreverent detective Axel Foley, back on the beat in Beverly Hills. When his daughter Jan…

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Nora Zehetner interview (Boneyard) 14:06

10d ago14:06

14:06

Actress Nora Zehetner drops by Popcorn Pals to talk about her new crime thriller, Boneyard, starring Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and Mel Gibson. Boneyard is inspired by the real West Mesa Murders, where the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert. Zehetner reveals what drew her to this important project; how…

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Asif Akbar and Vincent E. McDaniel interview (Boneyard) 13:12

12d ago13:12

13:12

Filmmakers Asif Akbar and Vincent E. McDaniel join Popcorn Pals to discuss their new indie film, Boneyard. Starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Mel Gibson, Boneyard is inspired by the West Mesa Murders where the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls were discovered in the New Mexico desert as they search for a killer within a angled web of in…

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326 St Mark's Church 8:50

14d ago8:50

8:50

Send us a Text Message. St Mark’s Episcopal Church in the High Street has received some good news. The National Churches Trust has awarded it a £100,000 grant to help preserve this historic Georgian building. The church first started fund raising about five years ago but that was hit by lockdown and other issues which delayed the whole project. But…

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Rachel House interview (The Mountain) 18:04

18d ago18:04

18:04

Rachel House opens her heart to discuss her brilliant feature film directorial debut, The Mountain. Starring Elizabeth Atkinson, Terrance Daniel and Reuben Francis, The Mountain is about three children on a mission to find healing under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga (Mountain), where they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of fr…

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325 Award Winning Towerbank Primary 8:52

22d ago8:52

8:52

Send us a Text Message. Here at The Porty Podcast, we were delighted to learn that a group of primary school children at Towerbank had come top in their age-group in a programme called ‘Academy 9’. The aim was to get schools across Scotland involved in real life science and technology projects - in this case the dualling of the A9 north of Perth. T…

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Exploring Caribbean Culinary History with Keja Valens 54:49

25d ago54:49

54:49

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema delves into the rich and complex history of Caribbean cuisine with Keja Valens, Professor of English at Salem State University and author of 'Culinary Colonialism, Caribbean Cookbooks, and Recipes for National Independence.' They discuss themes such as creolization, the myth of cannibalism, and the polit…

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324 Portobello Town Hall's First Anniversary 9:36

29d ago9:36

9:36

Send us a Text Message. It almost seems hard to believe but Portobello Town Hall has been running – and more important running successfully – for a year now. And it’s five years, almost to the day, when Miss Morag from Lothian Dance Academy found the doors barred when she was getting ready to put on its Annual Show. Thankfully, it did go ahead desp…

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Joshua John Miller interview (The Exorcism) 11:38

1M ago11:38

11:38

The Exorcism writer/director Joshua John Miller drops by Popcorn Pals to discuss his new meta horror film starring Australia's Russell Crowe and Sam Worthington. The Exorcism is a movie within a movie about a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a remake of the 1973 Oscar-winning horror, The Exorcist. As if that wasn't meta enough, M…

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Carnival Chronicles: From Roots to Roads with David Bremang 52:46

1M ago52:46

52:46

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and David Bremang delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Carnival in the Caribbean, David’s work with Caribana in Toronto and Caribbean music. Connect with David: Instagram FoundMissing.co Links: Friyie CrownMas TO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-ro…

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323 Morag Donaldson - an Award Winning Volunteer 8:19

1M ago8:19

8:19

Send us a Text Message. If you were looking at Facebook earlier in the week, you may have seen the lovely photograph of a beaming Morag Donaldson. She’s just been presented with an award recognising all the voluntary work she’s done in Portobello in recent years, most recently in connection with Bellfield. She came in to record an episode of the po…

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Chef Dev Dishes on Food, Travel, and More 56:17

1M ago56:17

56:17

In this bonus episode of the Moreish Podcast, Chef Devan Rajkumar, known for his Cityline appearances and social media presence as Chef Dev, talks about his Guyanese and South Asian roots and culinary journey. He shares insights into his debut cookbook, 'Mad Love: Big Flavours Made to Share from South Asia to the Caribbean'. Chef Dev recounts his e…

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322 Sea Rising Festival 3:35

1M ago3:35

3:35

Send us a Text Message. It's the first of June. The longest day is just three weeks away. And on Midsummer's Day, The Portobello Sea Rising Festival will take place. In this episode, Hazel Darwin-Clements from Porty Community Energy has been out on the Prom and Beach, occasionally getting her feet wet not to mention a little chilly in the breeze, t…

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Hannah Waddingham interview (The Garfield Movie) 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

The delightful Hannah Waddingham drops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss her wickedly brilliant role in The Garfield Movie alongside Chris Pratt and Samuel L Jackson. Waddingham may be "jet-lagged up the wazoo" for our interview, but the triple-threat superstar still regales us with juicy tidbits about her villainous character, Jinx, shares why Saturda…

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Djamil Ninsoo, Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate 57:55

2M ago57:55

57:55

In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Djamil Ninsoo, also known as douglabwoy on social media, an Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate and anthropologist. Djamil, who has authored a children's book 'Eva My Nani-Ji', shares his experiences of promoting Jamaican culture and heritage, specifically focusing on the contributions …

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A conversation with Chef Mireille Roc 42:03

2M ago42:03

42:03

In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema sits down with Chef Mireille to delve into her multifaceted background and culinary journey. Mireille shares insights about her mixed Caribbean heritage, her passion for cooking, and her experiences working in various culinary settings. The conversation covers the influence of diverse cultures on h…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Popcorn Pals travels 300 years into the future with entertainment journalist Connor Dalton to chat Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes Ball takes the reins from director Matt Reeves for the fourth instalment in the wildly successful and critically-acclaimed film series. Set many years after the reign of Caesar, Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape, go…

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WestIndianDiplomacy.com: Interview with Melissa 44:17

2M ago44:17

44:17

In this bonus episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Mireille speak with Melissa Goolsarran Ramnauth, a Florida-based trademark and business attorney, historian, and the mind behind WestIndianDiplomacy.com and the West Indian History Instagram account. Melissa shares her journey of exploring her Trinidadian and Guyanese heritage, the challenges o…

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SlaveVoyages.org: Interview with Gregory O'Malley and Nafees M. Khan 1:13:29

2M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Today’s bonus episode features in-depth conversations with Nafees M. Khan and Gregory O'Malley, key contributors on the Operational Committee behind the Slave Voyages database. We explore the database's journey from inception and collaborative history in the 1970s to a CD ROM to an extensive online resource documenting over 12.5 million African for…

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Hairouna, Land of the Blessed: St Vincent and the Grenadines 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Mireille delves into the history of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering topics such as geography or one main island and 32 smaller islands, the indigenous tribes, colonization, slavery, indentured servitude, cultural integration, religious influences, and Hema discusses food and traditional cuisine. It highlights the resilience and cultural di…

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Hewanorra, Land of Iguanas: St. Lucia 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

In today’s episode we explore the history of St. Lucia from indigenous tribes to colonization, slavery, and independence. It delves into the multicultural influences on modern-day St. Lucian culture, highlighting notable figures, national dishes, and traditional celebrations like Carnival and Creole Heritage Month. Resources https://www.stlucia.org…

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The Fall Guy review 26:22

3M ago26:22

26:22

Let's hear it for the stunties! Popcorn Podcast tumbles into David Leitch's The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The action-packed ode to stuntpeople – the brave souls who get shot at, crashed into and thrown through windows for our entertainment – marks former stuntman Leitch's most personal project to date, filmed among the stunni…

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Matt Brown interview (Freud's Last Session) 21:47

3M ago21:47

21:47

Filmmaker Matt Brown joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his latest film, Freud's Last Session, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins as neurologist Sigmund Freud and Matthew Goode as famous author CS Lewis. As a double major in English and Political Science, Brown is obviously interested in life’s big questions and the heart of the human condition, which is e…

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Birthplace of Alexander Hamilton: St. Kitts and Nevis 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

In today’s episode, Mireille explores the history and culture of St. Kitts and Nevis, detailing the colonization, slavery, emancipation, and modern-day traditions of the twin island Caribbean nation. Topics covered include indigenous peoples, European colonization, slave trade, national dishes, and cultural celebrations. Hema shares the national di…

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Challengers review 25:55

3M ago25:55

25:55

Grab a fresh towel. Popcorn Podcast serves up a saucy Challengers movie review as Leigh and Tim rally over Luca Guadagnino's latest. The tense drama stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist as three tennis prodigies in a messy, sexy love triangle. Love-all, indeed. Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Vi…

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Colin and Cameron Cairnes interview (Late Night With The Devil) 18:04

3M ago18:04

18:04

Filmmaking brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes are here to talk about their new movie, which is making waves and setting box office records. Melding found footage and mock-documentary style structures, Late Night With The Devil is fresh and unique in a done-to-death (pardon the pun) arena. In a fun and insightful chat, Colin and Cameron talk more ab…

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More than jerk chicken: Jamaica 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history of Jamaica, covering the arrival of various groups like the Tainos, Spanish, British, and immigrants from different regions. Mireille discusses the Maroon Wars, slave rebellions, emancipation from slavery, and the influence of Rastafari and Obeah on Jamaican culture. Hema dives into Jamaican cuisine, pa…

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Jordon Prince-Wright interview (Before Dawn) 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

Australian filmmaker Jordon Prince-Wright is one to watch. The discovery of compelling WWI diary entries from ANZAC soldiers has led him to Before Dawn – his biggest project yet. In an in-depth conversation, Popcorn Podcast learns of Jordon Prince-Wright’s passion for these untold stories, his tenacious pursuit in casting lead Levi Miller, how noth…

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Land of High Mountains: Haiti 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

In this episode Mireille delves into the history of Haiti, from its indigenous roots to the impact of colonization, the Haitian Revolution, and the country's struggles with political turmoil. Hema explores the rich culture of Haiti, including its cuisine, language, religion, and traditions like Carnival. The episode highlights the intertwined histo…

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Monkey Man review 29:43

4M ago29:43

29:43

Dev Patel takes a big swing (literally and figuratively) with Monkey Man, his passion project and directorial debut about one man's quest for vengeance. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, fuses his love of the action genre with cultural significance to create a big-screen thriller backed …

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Dev Patel interview (Monkey Man) 10:07

4M ago10:07

10:07

Hot off the heels of an explosive SXSW launch, Dev Patel's Monkey Man has everyone's attention. The Oscar-nominated star of critically-acclaimed films, including Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, joins Popcorn Podcast to discuss his directorial debut and transition into bona fide action star. In our interview, Patel shares what the action genre means t…

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Lashana Lynch interview (Bob Marley: One Love) 14:24

4M ago14:24

14:24

Lashana Lynch is on Popcorn Podcast! The British star behind some of the coolest characters in film joins us to discuss portraying Rita Marley in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Lynch also shares how she finds confidence in kick-arse roles, such as Izogie, Maria Rambeau and 007, and which recent film has brought her the most jo…

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The Spice Island: Grenada 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

Hema and Mireille delve into the rich history and cuisine of Grenada. In this episode they talk about the Arawak population, the colonization of the island, the national dish 'oil down', and the country’s spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Resources https://www.grenadaarchaeology.com/TeacherKits/Assets/Lessons%20HTML/13_FieldTripGuide_LeapersHill.…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Heat the popcorn and grab your warmest jumpsuit, Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler Ghosbusters: Frozen Empire review is here! Join Leigh and Tim as they skid through the spectral-soaked backstreets of Gil Kenan's first time behind the wheel of the Ectomobile (aka the beloved Ghostbusters franchise). Frozen Empire takes the action back to where it all be…

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Gil Kenan interview (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) 13:16

4M ago13:16

13:16

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire writer and director Gil Kenan stops by Popcorn Podcast to take us behind the scenes of the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters legacy, talking iconic throwbacks, why Afterlife was a walk in the park compared to Frozen Empire, and even revealing an update on the highly anticipated Ghostbusters animated series reboot. Pi…

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2/3 of Hispaniola: Dominican Republic 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

In this episode Hema and Mireille discuss the history, culture, and cuisine of the Dominican Republic, covering the island's historical background, demographic breakdown, the impact of colonialism, the Trujillo dictatorship, and the fusion of African, Indigenous, Arab, Spanish, and French influences in Dominican cuisine. It also touches on the inte…

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife review (REVISIT) 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

If you want to recall, if a movie was good. Who you gonna call? Popcorn Podcast! Ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, revisit Leigh and Tim's take on the 2021 Ghostbusters franchise reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard. Join us on a journey BACK to the Afterlife and prep y…

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Rose Glass interview (Love Lies Bleeding) 15:02

4M ago15:02

15:02

Filmmaker Rose Glass joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about Love Lies Bleeding, her "bombastic, pulpy and dark" sophomore film starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris. Glass shares what setting the film in the American Midwest offered, what Stewart and O’Brian bring to the roles of Lou and Jackie and what veteran actor Ed Harris had to sa…

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Arj Barker interview (The Nut Farm) 14:53

4M ago14:53

14:53

Honorary Australian Arj Barker drops by Popcorn Podcast to talk about family-friendly comedy The Nut Farm. The film, about a failed crypto trader who inherits a macadamia nut farm in a rural Australian town, marks the first leading role for the American comedian who spends much of his time on our shores. Barker talks amusing tree puns, what surpris…

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One island, two countries: St. Martin & Sint Maarten 27:26

4M ago27:26

27:26

In this episode of The Moreish Podcast Hema discusses the shared island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, exploring its history, cultural influences, and Mireille talks about the food, highlighting the variations in cuisine between the French and Dutch sides, emphasizing the impact of European colonization and African heritage on the local culture an…

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Bonnie Discepolo and Anna Camp interview (Neo-Dome) - Special 16:58

4M ago16:58

16:58

Popcorn Podcast welcomes “bad-arse” legends Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Bonnie Discepolo (GraceLand) as part of our SXSW Film Festival coverage to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Neo-Dome is set in a post-economic collapse America, following a woman (Camp) travelling alone towards th…

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Nicholas Logan and Michael Mosley interview (Neo-Dome) - Special 14:39

4M ago14:39

14:39

"Trust no one on the road to the Neo-Dome!" Actors Nick Logan (I Care A lot, Dopesick) and Mike Mosley (Ozark, Scrubs) drop by Popcorn Podcast ahead of SXSW Film Festival to talk about Neo-Dome, their apocalyptic-style entry into the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Set in a post-economic collapse America, Neo-Dome begins with a woman (Anna Camp…

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Molly Manning Walker (How To Have Sex) - Special 17:36

4M ago17:36

17:36

Molly Manning Walker's debut feature, How To Have Sex, has been gathering critical acclaim at film festivals across the globe for its honest portrayal of youth culture and nuanced exploration of consent. The filmmaker joins Popcorn Podcast to talk about how open conversations about sex and female pleasure can let the pressure out of first sexual ex…

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The Nature Island: Dominica 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

Join Hema and Mireille on this episode of The Moreish Podcast as they delve into the fascinating history, culture, and cuisine of Dominica. From the Indigenous population, colonial influences, traditional celebrations, to the shift from mountain chicken as the national dish. Resources https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mountain-chicken-how-we-almost-lo…

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