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Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasHistory Education Reform - Bridget Brereton, Professor Emerita and HistorianThink Tank is an audio-video collection of conversations with citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. The assembled conversations serve as a repository of knowledge that the wider public can use to become better informed about their country and by extension world. Ultimately, Think Tank strives to encourage citizens to be curious and to create change in T&T.
Listen to Bridget Brereton, Professor Emerita.
Talking points include:
Changes and Development in history education
Indigenous history education
Improving history enrolment
History pedagogy reform
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2024-09-1631 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasData Privacy - Daren Dhoray, Cyber Safe TTThink Tank is an audio-video collection of conversations with citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. The assembled conversations serve as a repository of knowledge that the wider public can use to become better informed about their country and by extension world. Ultimately, Think Tank strives to encourage citizens to be curious and to create change in T&T.
Listen to Daren Dhoray of Cyber Safe TT.
Talking points include:
The changing environment of online spaces
Cybersecurity awareness
Legislative measure to improve cyber protection
Individual actions to prevent data hacks
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2024-09-0933 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasNational Literacy - Suzette Cadiz & Alison De La BastideThink Tank is an audio-video collection of conversations with citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. The assembled conversations serve as a repository of knowledge that the wider public can use to become better informed about their country and by extension world. Ultimately, Think Tank strives to encourage citizens to be curious and to create change in T&T.
Listen to Suzette Cadiz and Alison De La Bastide of Let's Read TT.
Talking points include:
The importance of libraries to developing literacy
Short and long term goals of the organization
Restoration and maintenance of primary...
2024-09-0235 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasBetter Police Service - David West, Director - Police Complaints Authority (PCA)Talking points include:
Most cited complaints against TTPS
Relationship between the TTPS and PCA
Refusal by police officers to wear body cams
Impact of body cams
2024-08-3027 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasMigrant and Refugee Crises - Angie Ramnarine, Co-founder - La Romaine Migrant Support GroupThink Tank is an audio-video collection of conversations with citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. The assembled conversations serve as a repository of knowledge that the wider public can use to become better informed about their country and by extension world. Ultimately, Think Tank strives to encourage citizens to be curious and to create change in T&T.
Listen to Angie Ramnarine, Co-founder - La Romaine Migrant Support Group
Talking points include:
Support for migrant children
Enabling self-sufficient migrants and refugees
Education and training
A guiding policy for migration
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2024-08-1928 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasCyberbullying and Social Media - Troy Smith, Co-Director and ResearcherThink Tank is an audio-video collection of conversations with citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. The assembled conversations serve as a repository of knowledge that the wider public can use to become better informed about their country and by extension world. Ultimately, Think Tank strives to encourage citizens to be curious and to create change in T&T.
Listen to Dr. Troy Smith, Co-Director & Researcher
Talking points include:
Connections between social media and mental health
Training for law enforcement to recognise and treat with cybervictimization
Underlying causes of social media addiction
Policies and legislative procedures to treat with...
2024-08-1229 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasCrime and Youth - Anita Haynes-Alleyne, PoliticianListen to Anita Haynes-Alleyne, Politician and Member of Parliament
Talking points include:
Ability of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)
School violence
The Firearm User License
Strategies to rehabilitate young people involved in crime
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2024-08-0539 min
Think Tank with Dr. Jarrel De MatasDigital Transformation - Keron Rose, Digital Strategist.Talking points include:
How to nuance educational technology;
National benefits of being digitally strategic;
The path to digital transformation;
Young people and technology;
Critical areas for digital transformation.
2024-07-2338 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkNicole & Sam: Keeping our stories aliveListen to Nicole & Sam of Dominica talk about their collection 'The Flying Crapaud'.
2024-01-1934 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkFabrice Guerrier: Into the Haitiverse, Part 1Listen to episode 8 where I chat about the Haitiverse and Haitian futurisms with Haitian born writer Fabrice Guerrier.
2024-01-0529 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkFabrice Guerrier: Into the Haitiverse, Part 2In part two of episode 8, I continue my chat with Haitian born writer Fabrice Guerrier.
2024-01-0537 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkC. J. Farley: Folklore GamesI chat with Jamaican born author C. J. Farley about games, folklore, and more!
2023-10-0931 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkCeleste Rita Baker: States of claimingIn this episode Celeste Rita Baker of the US Virgin Islands chats about her fantasy award winning story 'Glass Bottle Dancer' along with other stories.
2023-08-2531 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkPremee Mohamed: Next to RealityListen to episode 5 featuring Indo-Caribbean author from Guyana Premee Mohamed. We chat about the cosmic, rainforests, and Caribbean futurisms.
Music credit: Poonam Singh - GUYANA
2023-07-2836 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkCoriandré Lawrence: For UnityThis episode features a debut novel by Jamaican writer Coriandré
Lawrence.
2023-06-3032 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkAnn Dávila Cardinal: Who's afraid of a hurricane?In this third episode of season 3, listen to 'Gringa-Rican' author Ann Dávila Cardinal discuss 'Category Five'.
Music credit: J Balvin and Bad Bunny ' - La Canción
2023-06-0232 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkMarcia Douglas: On the Dub SideIn episode 2 of season 3 I chat with Marcia Douglas about her novel 'The Marvellous Equations of the Dread: A novel in Bass Riddim
2023-04-2830 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkCadwell Turnbull: Shifting dynamics of identityTo kickstart season 3 of the podcast, I chat with US Virgin Islander Cadwell Turnbull about 'No Gods, No Monsters'.
Music credit: Volume International Band - 'Carnival'
2023-04-1430 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkYasmín Portales Machado: A Knowledge RevolutionIn the Season 2 finale I chat with Cuban writer Yasmin Portales-Machado. Yasmin brings her academic ventures into science fiction into our discussion of science, knowledge, and queer Caribbeanness.
2022-08-0525 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkImam Baksh: Epic Caribbean Children Part 2Tune in to the final part of my two-part series chat with Guyanese writer Imam Baksh about his novel 'The Dark of the Sea'. We chat about mythology, East Indian identities, and racial difference.
Music: Ravi B - Go Back
2022-07-1528 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkImam Baksh: Epic Caribbean Children Pt 1In the penultimate episode of season 2 I chat with Guyanese novelist and two-time winner of the CODE Burt award for Young adult fiction, Imam Baksh. We chat about the epic genre, Indo-Caribbeanness, and myth.
Music: Ravi B - Go Back
2022-06-1329 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkLeone Ross: Making a PopishoI chat with Jamaica Leone Ross about her 2021 novel Popisho/This One Sky Day. Magic, food, politics, and pum-pums! This novel really has it all!
Music Credit: 'Hurtin' Me' - Stefflon Don ft French Montana
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2022-04-2938 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkBreanne Mc Ivor: Monsters of the CaribbeanI chat with Trinidad and Tobago author Breanne Mc Ivor about her latest collection 'Where there are monsters'. Shakespeare, folklore, and the little ways people are monstrous are some of the topics we dive into!
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2022-04-1527 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkTobias Buckell: Shoggoths AnewIn epidode 6 I chat with Grenadian-born, New York Times Best Selling author Tobias Buckell about his latest collection of fantasy stories 'Shoggoths in Traffic'. We talk about Rastafarianism, Cowboys, and fairy tales!.
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Music: 'Tombstone' - Mandella Linkz
2022-04-0134 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkRay Nayler: Disintegrating BalanceIn this Season 2 special episode, I chat with Canadian-born writer Ray Nayler about his novella 'A Rocket for Dimitrios'. We chat about the aftermath of World War 2, politics, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This podcast stands firmly in support of Ukraine, condemns war, and stands for peace everywhere.
Music: On I Ona - Вода (Не такі, як всі) (Dark mix)
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2022-03-1824 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkCourttia Newland: Alternate PossibilitiesWhat would our world be like if colonisation never happened? Listen to Barbadian-Jamaican writer Courttia Newland break things down for us with his latest novel ' A River Called Time' in episode 5! We talk about African cosmology, technology, and how to reimagine possibilities.
Music Credit: Marvey 'Know the Face'
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2022-03-0422 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkBarbara Lalla: Through the Eyes of ChildrenIn this episode 4 of season 2 I chat with Jamaican Professor Barbara Lalla about her latest novel 'One Thousand Eyes. We chat about children living in a Caribbean dystopia and so much more including a mystery creature.
Intro music: 'Take Bamboo' - Melick & Boogy Ranks
Transition music: 'Love is Wicked' - Brick & Lace
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2022-02-1823 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkCarolina Cardona: Our Steampunk SocietyIn this episode I chat with Puerto Rican novelist Carolina Cardona about her debut book 'Andujar: The Robot Gentleman of San Juan'. This ain't no ordinary robot, though, he's much more than metal. We chat about humanity, Puerto Rican science fiction, and the steampunk genre.
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2022-02-0427 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkAnthony Joseph: Frequencies of Caribbean MagicIn this second episode of season 2 I chat with writer and musician Anthony Joseph from Trinidad and Tobago. We discuss what magic means for the Caribbean, UFOs, music, and science.
Music credits:
Intro: 'Trini to D' Bone'
Music: 'Hustle' - Anthony Joseph
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2022-01-2123 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkNalo Hopkinson: Survival in a Sunken WorldWelcome to the season 2 premiere! In this first episode I chat with Jamaican Nalo Hopkinson about her latest novella 'Broad Dutty Water: A Sunken Story'. We chat about Caribbean language, technology, pigs, and Sean Paul! Music Credits: Intro: Trini to D' Bone instrumental Transitions: 'Like Glue' - Sean Paul
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2022-01-0726 min
Geekdom Empowers57 Jarrel De Matas - Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkToday’s guest is Jarrel De Matas, a young man who created the Caribbean Science Fiction Network Podcast, in which he interviews science fiction, fantasy, and folklore creators from the Caribbean.
In our conversation, he talks about his origin story as well as the podcast’s. He’ll go episode by episode telling us about the artists and creators he highlights. It is fascinating.
Check out what geek creators have been up to in the Caribbean!
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2022-01-031h 14
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkMalka Older: Thinking about disasters differentlyWhat can we learn from disasters? In this episode I chat with Disaster Sociologist Malka Older about the representation of disasters in science fiction. We discuss the interconnections between disaster and politics, humanity, and empathy. Music credit: Scrunter - 'Eat Something'
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2021-12-1723 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkSeason 1 PreviewA mash up of Season 1 guests. Enjoy!
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2021-12-1105 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkBrandon O’Brien - A radically different CaribbeanHow can the Cthulu mythos be reimagined? Where can Caribbean identity be thought of as radically different? What are some ways of perceiving time? These questions and more are answered in this episode and season 1 finale featuring Trinidad and Tobago writer Brandon O'Brien who discusses his latest collection of poems, 'Can you sign my tentacle?' Music credit: Kan Kan Riddim If you enjoyed this episode drop a review and rating!
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2021-12-0320 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkKafi Kareem & Patrick Meikle: An un-fore-gettable Caribbean adventureCaribbean children playing golf? Reconnecting with ancestors through a magical portal? You're not in Kansas anymore, you're in the Caribbean! This episode features 'The Caddy Club', an upcoming animated movie. Kafi Kareem, the writer and director from Trinidad & Tobago, and Patrick Meikle from Jamaica, the lead character designer discuss how 'The Caddy Club' can clear up certain misconceptions about the Caribbean that involve golf, history and much more. Music credit: 'Close to Me' - Kes ft Shensea Steelpan: Kelly Matthews kellymatthews877@gmail.com
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2021-11-1924 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkDiana McCaulay: Changing hearts with climate fictionWhere can Caribbean climate fiction open our hearts as well as our minds? What is the state of humanity during an increasingly worse climate crisis? In this episode Jamaican Diana McCaulay discusses this and more in her 2020 novel Daylight Come. Introductory VoiceOver by Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley at the 2021 COP26 Climate Summit Music by: Koffee - Lockdown
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2021-11-0525 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkRafael Ocasio: Mapping Puerto Rico through folkloreUn episodio especial! I chat with Puerto Rican literary historian Rafael Ocasio about his latest collection which, like the early 20th century scientific survey conducted by Franz Boas, maps the former Spanish colony through folklore. But this collection is more than just folklore. Reimagined fairytales as well as history also populate this collection as well an emphasis on the hills as a space of resistance and reclamation.
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2021-10-2224 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkRobert Edison Sandiford: You have the power...use itFolklore, myth, superheroes. In this episode, Barbadian writer Robert Edison Sandiford explores our own Caribbean source of power in his novel 'And Sometimes They Fly'. We talk about the role of the hero in the region as well as the Caribbean as a real place with real people. This may be fantasy but it's also an assemblage of so much more. Music credit: 'Tempted to Touch' - Rupee Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!
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2021-10-0825 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkStephanie Saulter: Looking 'forward' to the next big disruptionIn this episode, Jamaican writer Stephanie Saulter discusses 'Regeneration', the final book of the 'Evolution' trilogy. Energy, humanity, politics, and technology are all discussed as part of what a future Caribbean might look like. Music credit: 'Three Little Birds' - Bob Marley Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!
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2021-09-2430 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkKaren Lord: Imagining the future of healthHow can literature illuminate matters of public health and Caribbean futures? Listen to Barbadian writer, Karen Lord, discuss her latest short story "The Plague Doctors" which is eerily prophetic in its portrayal of an island bearing the brunt of a contagious disease. Through a blending of the hard sciences and the social sciences, Lord urges us to read not just for entertainment but for social change. Music credit: 'Roll it Gal' - Alison Hinds Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!
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2021-09-1030 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkRobert Antoni: The Camera Does A Magical ThingReader and listener be advised: This is no ordinary novel, this is a shapeshifting piece of work. In this episode, I chat with prize-winning author Robert Antoni about 'Cut Guavas' concerning myth, technology, history, and outsider fiction - all intertwined with a screenplay retelling of 'Planet of the Apes'. Music credit: 'Baila Mami' - Nailah Blackman
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2021-08-2824 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkTricia Chin: The Trees Were PortalsIn this episode, Tricia Chin reimagines a world populated by nonhuman folklore characters and humans in her debut book ‘Tabanca and Other Stories’. Tune in to hear how her collection touches on themes of humanity, transformation, and the environment and how these themes add to our understanding of Caribbean science fiction. Music credit: 'Folklore Riddim' Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!
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2021-08-1323 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkEverard McBain: We don't need a superhero, we need a JUMBIEHow can local animation redefine what it means to be a superhero? Where can folklore help us preserve and accept our rich Caribbean identity? In this episode Everard McBain, a co-creator of the Trinidad and Tobago animated series Jumbie, discusses these questions and more. Music credit: 'Jumbie' - Machel Montano Did you enjoy the episode? Drop a review and rating!
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2021-07-3023 min
The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkIntroducing The Caribbean Science Fiction NetworkWelcome to The Caribbean Science Fiction Network - a celebration of all things fantasy, folklore, speculative fiction, and of course science fiction. Music credit: 'Fast Wine' - Machel Montano If you'd like to be featured, feel free to reach out.
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2021-07-2900 min