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The Moreish Podcast
The Moreish Podcast
51 episodes
5 days ago
We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
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We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
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The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: The Pumpkin Daughter, An Indo-Caribbean Folktale with Kesha Christie
We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...
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5 days ago
35 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Exploring Guyana’s Foodways with Dr. Geoffrey Giddings
We'd love to hear from you! Guyanese Culinary Traditions From Guyana’s six peoples to the impact of Guyana’s new wealth, and the national dish of pepperpot, Hema and Dr. Geoffrey Giddings discuss the ever-evolving foodways in Guyana. Geoffrey, an expert in African American studies and a passionate advocate for Guyanese food culture, delves into the rich history of Guyana, known as the land of six peoples, highlighting the culinary influences from Indigenous, European, African, Ind...
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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Historical Roots of Guyana with Melissa Goolsarran Ramnauth
We'd love to hear from you! The History of Guyana with Melissa, West Indian Diplomacy Melissa Goolcharran Ramnauth, Editor-in-Chief of West Indian Diplomacy, shares her knowledge of the history of Guyana on this episode of the podcast. From the early Indigenous peoples to the colonial power struggles between the Dutch and the British, Hema and Melissa dive into key historical moments in Guyanese history: the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade taking enslaved African people to Guyana to work on ...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Food History with Dr. Candice Goucher
Exploring Caribbean Culture through Foodways with Dr. Candice Goucher In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with guest Dr. Candice Goucher, author of "Congotay! Congotay! A Global History of Caribbean Food," about the dynamic and fraught history of Caribbean food and culture. From the reconstruction of Caribbean culture, the contributions of Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European peoples to Caribbean culture & cuisine, and the significant role of food in preservin...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: The Lady and Her Three Sons - A Grenadian Folktale with Kesha Christie
A Folktale from Grenada with Kesha Christie Welcome to Season 3 of The Moreish Podcast! We kick off with Toronto-based storyteller and podcaster Kesha Christie’s rendition of a humorous Grenadian folktale, 'The Lady and Her Three Sons,' which highlights the Caribbean tradition of descriptive nicknames. Hema and Kesha chat about the cultural significance of nicknames, superstitions, and community spirit within the Caribbean diaspora, and they share their thoughts on why these stori...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
ENCORE: Slave Voyages with Dr. Gregory O’Malley and Dr. Nafees M. Khan
Exploring the Legacy of the Slave Voyages Database In the final episode of season two of The Moreish Podcast, Hema wraps up with an encore episode featuring Dr. Nafees M. Khan and historian Dr. Gregory O'Malley from the Slave Voyages Consortium. The conversation delves deep into the Slave Voyages database, a comprehensive online resource documenting the transatlantic and intra-American slave trades through shipping records and other historical documents. With a focus on the Caribbean, the exp...
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4 months ago
53 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: Making a deal with Death told by Kesha Christie
One Caribbean: Exploring Dominican Folklore and Storytelling In this final folklore episode of this season of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha and Hema celebrate the interconnectedness of Caribbean culture through stories. The episode features a bit of a dark folktale from the Dominican Republic about Joe, a lazy young man who makes a deal with Death to become rich. The story's undertones reflect the island's religious beliefs, and the discussion delves into how such tales highlight the shared yet ...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
The Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unmasking Myths with Dr. Ellen Howley
Debunking the Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unravelling Myths and Historical Realities Dr. Ellen Howley joins Hema to discuss the complex and nuanced history between Ireland and the Caribbean. In the context of Irish history from the 17th century, the British Empire, and the forced migration under Cromwell, Dr. Howley shares the complexity of some Irish people being sent to the Caribbean as indentured servants, while others chose to go and even prospered under the British Empire. The Iris...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: A Lizard’s Lesson with Kesha Christie
Why the Ground Lizard Doesn't Sleep in Trees Anymore - A St. Martin / Sint Maarten Story Hema and Kesha continue to delve into the fascinating, fun and informative folktales from the Caribbean. This week Kesha shares a story from St. Martin/St. Maarten that explains why ground lizards no longer sleep in trees. Through this short folk story, we learn about Sammy, the ground lizard, tamarind trees and the twin island of St. Martin / Sint Maarten. This one small Caribbean island in the Lesser An...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Book Talk: Caribbean Culinary History with Keshia Sakarah
Send us a text A Deep Dive into Caribbean Culinary History with Keshia Sakarah In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema chats with Keshia Sakarah, a self-taught chef, food writer, and educator of Montserratian and Barbudian descent. Based on topics raised in her first book Caribe A Caribbean Cookbook with History they explore the rich history of the Caribbean and its influence on contemporary food and culture. From the Indigenous names for each nation, unique ingredients used in ever...
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5 months ago
59 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: The Power of Pataki Stories in Cuba with Kesha Christie
Send us a text Exploring Pataki Stories: The Tale of Obara and His Gift Continuing the Caribbean folklore series, Kesha Christie joins Hema on the podcast to dive into Pataki stories of the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria, focusing on the Orishas and their unique powers. 'The Gift’, told by Kesha, is the story of Obara, the once-poor Orisha and how he received his Ashe. The conversation highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of these sacred stories, their connection to Yoruba culture...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Papiamentu: The Language of Curaçao with Sheedia Jansen
Send us a text Exploring Papiamentu: The Unique Language of Curaçao In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and guest Sheedia Jansen delve into the 300-year-old history of Papiamentu, the vibrant lingua franca of Curaçao. Sheedia, a Freedom Alchemist born and raised in Curaçao, explains how Papiamentu emerged from a blend of influences from West Africa, Portuguese, Dutch, Indigenous Caquetios, and Spanish cultures, and is a result of Caribbean colonization. The conversation highlig...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: Anansi’s Antics in Antigua & Barbuda with Kesha Christie
Send us a text Antiguan Folktales: Anansi's Wisdom and Lessons In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Kesha Christie, a renowned storyteller and Ted Talk speaker, joins the show to explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean folktales, focusing on the iconic trickster hero, Anansi. This captivating Anansi story from Antigua & Barbuda has it’s origins in Ghana (Africa). Hema and Kesha discuss how these stories reflect and preserve cultural and spiritual beliefs, the nuances and variations acro...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Discovering the Flavours of Tobago with Devonne Adanna
Send us a text Exploring the Rich Culinary Culture of Tobago In the second episode on Tobago, one half of the twin-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago, Hema and guest Devonne Adanna, a storyteller and Caribbean history enthusiast from Tobago, dive into the diverse culinary traditions of Tobago. The discussion covers the historical influences on the islands' food, the distinction between Trinidad's fast-paced, street food culture and Tobago's homestyle cooking, and the unique flavours...
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6 months ago
52 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Tobago's Past Revisited with Devonne Adanna
Send us a text In this episode host Hema and guest Devonne Adanna, a Caribbean history enthusiast, discuss the intricate historical backgrounds of Trinidad & Tobago, with a focus on Tobago. They delve into the impact of European colonization, the economic struggles Tobago faced post-slavery, and the distinct cultural evolution of both islands before they amalgamated to become one country. Devonne also shares her advocacy for autism awareness through her content creation, highlightin...
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6 months ago
48 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Caribbean Folklore: Trickster Tales with Kesha Christie
Send us a text The Rich Tradition of Anansi Stories, Monkey Tales and Caribbean Folklore In this bonus episode, Hema and guest Kesha Christie explore the origins and rich tradition of Caribbean folklore and trickster tales. Starting with an Anansi story skillfully told by Kesha, they follow it up with a talk about the origins and roots, tracing it back to West Africa, specifically Ghana. Kesha shares another tale, Monkey Who Loves Trouble, followed by a discussion on how these narrative...
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7 months ago
21 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Exploring Trinidad Part 2: Culture and Influence with Sunity Maharaj
Send us a text Exploring Trinidad's Rich History and Cultural Blends In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, host Hema and guest Sunity Maharaj delve into the historical influences on Trinidad's food and culture. We chat the profound influence of diverse cultures on Trinidadian music, spirituality, and daily life, emphasizing the creativity and unique cultural fusion evident in the society. The conversation touches on economic challenges stemming from a plantation economy left from colonizati...
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7 months ago
22 minutes

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History of Trinidad Part 1: Tales of Heritage and Resistance with Sunity Maharaj
Send us a text Exploring the Rich History of Trinidad: From Indigenous Roots to Cultural Fusion This episode is the first of two parts with host Hema and guest Sunity Maharaj. They explore the history of Trinidad, uncovering the island's rich cultural tapestry. From the Indigenous people to the effects of European colonization, the relevance of understanding the island’s history is critical to comprehend present circumstances and promote compassion. Sunity shares her expertise as a jour...
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7 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
Exploring Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie
Send us a text In this episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema and Kesha, a Jamaican-Canadian storyteller, chat about the rich tradition of Caribbean folklore. Kesha discusses the timeless relevance of folktales, the cultural significance embedded in them, and how they have evolved and intermixed across Caribbean countries. From trickster tales featuring Anansi to the eerie stories of Lagahoo and La Jablesse / La Diablesse, Kesha explains how these narratives continue to shape social behav...
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8 months ago
34 minutes

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Curaçao's Culinary Heritage with Sheedia Jansen
Send us a text Discovering Curaçao's Food Culture with Sheedia In this episode of The Moreish Podcast Hema and Sheedia chat about the vibrant and diverse food culture of Curaçao. Following up on all we learned in the history of Curaçao episode, we dive into the Caribbean island's culinary influences from African, Dutch, and Indigenous cultures, and how the proximity to Venezula has influenced what is eaten. Sheedia gets into dishes like funchi, iguana soup, and keshi yena, and sweets that may...
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8 months ago
31 minutes

The Moreish Podcast
We'd love to hear from you! We’re back with another Caribbean folktale, told by Kesha Christie. In this episode, Kesha shares an Indo-Caribbean folktale from Trinidad titled 'Kadoo Ki Beti' or 'The Pumpkin Daughter.' The story, which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, revolves around Mama Savitri, an old woman who desperately wishes for a child. Through prayers and a magical pumpkin, her wish is partially granted. This folktale has themes of spirituality, cultural cues, and communi...