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Unfiltered. A podcast network with shows focusing on current events ranging from pop culture to politics. No topic is off-limits and the discussions are as varied as the panels! Similarly to catching up with friends, join in dialogue that is both entertaining and informative. Home of the “The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety”, “So You’re 30.. Now What?” & “World Talk” and more!
Episodes
203 episodes
TLUP | “The Bud Johnson Episode”
We sat down with Bud Johnson, Cayman Islands National Party candidate for George Town East. In this insightful episode, Bud discusses his motivations for running for office, shares stories from his notable career managing Atlantis Submarines, a...
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World Talk | “Nomination Day Special”
RECORDED 6TH MARCH: Special guest Kayla Welds joins the discussion as we go through who is running for office in all 19 constituencies for the Cayman Islands 2025 general election. This years election has more registered voters than...
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TLUP | “The Gary Rutty Episode”
In this episode, Chris sits down with Georgetown South candidate and Cayman Islands National Party member Gary “Peanut” Rutty. From his family’s deep legacy in business and politics, to his grassroots community efforts and passion for preservin...
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TLUP | “The Haymond Rankin Episode”
In this episode of The Link Up Podcast, Chris sits down with Haymond Rankin, candidate for Bodden Town West under the Cayman Islands National Party (CINP). Rankin discusses his vision for Cayman’s future, including blockchain technology, fintec...
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Episode 131 | “Group Chat Leaks”
On this episode: With Kvsha on vacation, Bram accepts an invite from the group chat to the show. He expresses respect for the island’s creatives & pushes the need to share ideas. The guys talk “Phishing”, group chat etiquette & ca...
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TLUP | “The Rolston Anglin Episode”
Former Education Minister & Independent candidate Rolston Anglin, pulls up to chat about his story & upcoming plans for the general election.
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TLUP | “The Dan Scott Episode”
Former Manager Partner Dan Scott, now leader of the Cayman Islands National Party stops by to discuss his upbringing and upcoming plans for Cayman’s future.
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Episode 129 | “Hello, is this mic on?”
On this episode: Entrepreneur Kim Conolly & Journalist James Whittaker join in on the latest news around employment, GT Revitalization, immigration & referendums. Nomination Day finally provides us with a rundown of official polit...
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World Talk | “Bone Spur”
Want to know what caused Rashana’s bone spurs? In this episode of World Talk we talk policy and continue stressing the point that political candidates better come with a “How” to solving the issues rather than using the language of a wellness c...
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Episode 128 | “Microwave Truck Driver”
On this episode: Joined by special guest KJ, the cast talks with the CNCF’s Cassandra Shea to discuss upcoming CayFest & Red Sky @ Night events. Is the country progressing forward for artists? We share some behind the scenes & get...
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Episode 127 | “Yesterday’s Price”
On this episode: Back with a full house, OG Lana returns with media stalwarts Andrel Harris & Jevy Ebanks. Let’s be clear, she is not running. The casts discuss changing candidate requirements, special interests groups & the role ...
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Episode 126 | “Big Dink Energy”
On this episode: Alric Lindsay joins the couch to discuss his website BlackBoxInsights & a range of topics like Mandatory Minimums, sentencing guidelines & real life Caymanian court examples. Tip: “She does not like you if she asks you ...
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1:55:16
World Talk | “Levels of Disenfranchisement”
After hitting great success with our voter registration videos, one commentator was not impressed that we blindly encourage people to vote. He was subsequently invited on the show where we discuss the levels of disenfranchisement that members o...
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Episode 125 | “Old Pod Back”
On this episode: With a full house, the cast takes it back to the older podcast days & talks about the King of Dancehall/on the Beach, Social batteries & political stuff. One member’s promise to bypass “No N** November”, plus some Refer...
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Episode 123 | “We’ll Name This Episode Later…”
On this episode: Chris is back, fresh off a near death experience. Former Minister Osbourne Bodden braves the couch to talk his background, political beginnings & motivations for the upcoming election. Why he chose the TCCP, social issues f...
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Episode 124 | “Riff Raff”
On this episode: Guest Zosia McGregor joins the couch to talk all things “Riff Raff”, enough said!
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Episode 122 | “Conch Fritters”
On this episode: In the series finale of Live Shows, TLUP invades Cayman Cabana to discuss getting started in the election process, voter registration/ apathy. Special guests include Rashana Hydes, Jordan Rivers, Hon. Joey Hew, Crystal Gomez Wi...
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Episode 121 | “Freedom Street”
On this episode: Down a member, the cast shakes the rust off for the New Year. A quick recap of the Holiday season, some “Live Show” updates & Voter Registration info. New candidates announced, some with the audacity. TLUP merch has arrived...
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1:46:57
World Talk | “WBN: Jordan Rivers (Political Hopeful)”
Want to know who is running in this year’s election? For this weeks episode of World Talk is guest hosted by Caymans very own Rashana Hydes. We dive into the mind of political hopeful, Jordan Rivers, who has put his name forward to represent th...
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World Talk | “Kings Of Crypto (Part 2/2)”
If you turned a couple thousand dollars into a few million, how would you deposit that money into the bank? How will you look your account manager in his eyes and say, I made millions from trading memes. In this finale episode of the Kings of C...
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Episode 120 | “Podcation”
On this episode: We interview The Queen of Cayman! Miss Universe Cayman Islands Raegan Rutty! Raegan takes us through the ups and downs of training for the Olympics and how that prepared her for Miss Cayman! We hear her infamous shark experienc...
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World Talk | “The Beauty of Politics”
DISCLAIMER: This interview was recorded on the Thursday the 28th of November 2024 and some things have clearly changed since we spoke. With that being said, please enjoy some raw unfiltered opinions on the current state of the Cayman Islands. W...
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