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The Black SprayhoodGrenadian chocolate and the 1979 revolution with Samuel BrathwaiteIn this episode Samuel discusses why Grenadian chocolate is the best in the world and his role as part of the New Jewel Movement which overthrew the government in the 1979 Grenadian Revolution2022-06-2135 min
The Black SprayhoodRokotto drummer - Howard McLeod, CarriacouIn this podcast, drummer Howie McLeod discusses his time in the hit 1970s band Rokotto, his musical influences and creative process and what it was like to move to the UK from the Caribbean in the 1960s. Music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/2022-05-3129 min
The Black SprayhoodCultural and heritage guide - Rina Mills, CarriacouIn this video Rina explains the heritage and culture of the island of Carriacou, Grenada including food, music, dancing and festivals and the deep connection with African traditions that people have in Carriacou2022-05-2320 min
The Black SprayhoodBusiness woman and community activist, Susan Jacobs, Union IslandIn this episode, Susan discusses Union Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, how the community has worked together in order to achieve promises made by investors in nearby Canouan where she worked and the dogs of Union Island (will Union Island be getting an annual dog party?...)2022-05-1722 min
The Black SprayhoodUnion Island's local historian - Alex DouglasIn this podcast episode, local historian Alex Douglas talks about the history and features of Union Island in the Southern Grenadines, how the political system of St Vincent and the Grenadines works and how the island is being affected by climate change.2022-05-1019 min
The Black SprayhoodAlan Clammer and Heather Forrester - Explorers by land, sea and airIn this episode Alan and Heather discuss how to make the skipper-crew member relationship work successfully. Alan discusses his days as a pilot and testing space suits for the moon missions and meeting President Kennedy the day before he was assassinated. Heather talks about her experiences solo travelling across Europe in a motorhome in the middle of winter.2022-05-0422 min
The Black SprayhoodCommunity project tour guide Bertha Grant - Saint LuciaIn this podcast episode tour guide Bertha Grant discusses the community project of Tet Paul near Soufrière, St Lucia. She discusses how the community came together to make the project work, the challenges they faced, the knowledge of the natural world she has acquired and the benefits to the community that the project has brought.
Transcript2022-04-1912 min
The Black SprayhoodBajan Chef Steven WhittakerIn this episode, Bajan chef, Steven Whittaker talks about how he started his own food business, his commitment to sustainability and what it means to be a 'nutritarian'. He also shares some amazing and delicious cooking tips for you to try.2022-03-1236 min
The Black SprayhoodJohn Haskell - Firefighter rowing the AtlanticIn this podcast, John discusses the psychological impacts of being a firefighter and what it was like to row across the Atlantic and why he's rowing across the Indian Ocean
Transcript2022-02-1112 min
The Black SprayhoodMarine technician Gilson MaochaIn this episode we chat with Gilson about Cape Verdean music, the creole language, carnival, the importance of the environment and the boat industry in Mindelo.
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Portuguese transcript2022-01-1740 min
The Black SprayhoodSports Radio Broadcaster Paul Breen TurnerIn this episode Paul talks about his radio broadcasting career including famous sporting heroes, living in Spain and the impact of Brexit on expats living in Europe
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Portuguese transcript2021-10-2844 min
The Black SprayhoodAudioblog episode 001 - Finally...departure!This is the audio version of our sailing blog. In this episode we finally leave our marina in Southampton to set off on our big adventure.
For more information check out our website at www.theblacksprayhood.com2021-10-2107 min
The Black SprayhoodSailor, businessman and spy? Peter DarbyshireThis episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this third episode we talk with sailor and businessman Peter Darbyshire about sailing, being an effective manager and his spy father's pivotal role in the 1953 coup in Iran.
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Clicar aqui para baixar a tradução deste episódio.2021-10-1938 min
The Black SprayhoodBrazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor Sula-Mae LoewenthalThis episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this second episode we talk with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and coach Sula-Mae Loewenthal about women in martial arts, competitions and her love of Brazil.
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Clicar aqui para baixar a tradução deste episódio.2021-10-1229 min
The Black SprayhoodVFX Artist Henning GlabbartThis episode was recorded in London during the 2021 lockdown, before setting sail with our two cats. In this first episode we talk with visual effects artist and supervisor Henning Glabbart about the VFX industry, including the work done on the film Adrift, a film about sea survival.
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Clicar aqui para baixar a tradução deste episódio. 2021-10-0630 min