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Bite The Bullet Podcast

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Welcome to the Bite the Bullet podcast! It is an unfiltered podcast dedicated to discussing everyday life experiences, hard truths, self-love and bridging the gap between who we are now and who we want to be. Bite the bullet is hosted by two Caribbean women who have created a safe space by being our authentic selves while holding each other and ultimately ourselves accountable. We hope that our podcast lightens your day with all the shits and giggles while inspiring you to join our journey of continued growth. Join our biweekly podcast on Tuesdays, hosted by @itsJojorenee and @HadieLeonie.
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Episodes

Ep. 63 - Love Island, Girl Code & Jealous Friends

We’re back with another BTB Tuesday!Jody returns from Manchester just in time for a Love Island catch-up. From there, we get into girl code: is your friend’s “ex-date” off limits? What makes someone a “girls’ girl”?We also unpack B. Simone’s latest friendship controversy, the reality of friendship jealousy, the politics of women supporting women, and a hot take on where we stand on modern-day feminism. BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojo...

Jul 15, 202555 min

Ep. 62 – Emancipation Day, Reparations, Dutch Colonialism, Calypso, Culture & Caribbean Identity

Happy Emancipation Day to all Dutch Caribbean islands and countries! In today’s episode, we explore the history and legacy of slavery. We dedicated today’s episode to this special and important day. If you need a little refreshing history lesson, we got you! We got into how our islands came to be Dutch islands, the after effects of slavery on the islands of Saba and Sint Maarten, what we learned throughout the years and what it means to be from the Dutch Caribbean living in the Netherlands. We e...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 9 min

Ep. 61 - Blame the Patriarchy: Reputation, Accountability, Diddy, Love Island USA & Toxic Masculinity

Was Ace from Love Island USA setting boundaries or just being toxic? We dive into that and more in this raw, unfiltered episode of BTB. It’s BTB Tuesday and we’re catching up on everything we’ve missed. Sponsored by TamLeo Books, we spotlight It Is Not Always About You, a title that sparks deep conversation on accountability, reputation, and how the people around you can help shape you. From the Diddy trial to Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, we unpack how insecurity shows up, especially in m...

Jun 17, 202554 min

Ep 60 - Dance, Culture & Identity ft. Eva Croes 🇦🇼| ABC vs SSS, Caribbean Food, Life in Your 30s

🎙️ It’s BTB Tuesday!In Episode 60, Eva Croes joins the Bite the Bullet Podcast to talk dance career, Caribbean culture, ABC vs SSS islands, island food, and doing what truly serves you. A must-watch for Caribbean creatives! 💃🏾✨ We dive into: – Eva’s journey from growing up in the Caribbean to building a dance career in the Netherlands – How island life shaped her artistic expression – The influence of Caribbean culture in her work today – A flavourful debate on food across the ABC and SSS isl...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 11 min

Ep. 59 – Life & Books! Ft. Kriticos | Friendships | Reading | Schooling Systems | Social Classes

We’ve BEEN waiting for this guest to warm our couch and the day has finally come!In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kriticos, the visionary behind The Book Club. We dive into his journey of starting something that has cultivated community, connection and safe spaces through books…that you don’t even have to read! We shared our experiences with celeb run ins and schooling systems which then led us into our very own book club where we dive into “bad people”, deal breakers and how different social...

May 20, 20251 hr 23 min

Ep. 58 – SXM Carnival FOMO, Trump’s Tariffs, Thierry Baudet, Race & Dating, Luxury Brands, China

Whadup Familehhh! It’s BTB Tuesday and we’re back with the vibes for Carnival season! 🎉💃🏽In today’s episode, we’re catching up on life—talking about what we’ve been up to lately, navigating the menstrual cycle, and Jody’s unforgettable experience in Ghana 🇬🇭. We’re feeling some Carnival FOMO, so we dive into what Carnival really means to us and everything we missed this year 🎭. We also get into: * 🚨 Thierry Baudet’s controversial comments on the Dutch Caribbean islands * 🏭 Trump’s tariff...

May 06, 202550 min

Ep. 57 - The Niche of It All | Colonialism | Student Life | Niche Content | Pop the Balloon | Usher

It’s BTB Tuesday! 🎙️🔥In this episode, we catch up on life and reflect on whether moving to the Netherlands has been a blessing or a curse. Jody and Kristen share thoughts from a recent event that sparked the conversation. We also get into the blurry line between “good” and “bad” content, and why it’s all so subjective. From viral shows like Pop The Balloon and Temptation Island to the question of creator loyalty, should you always stick with your community? we’re unpacking it all. We close wit...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 34 min

Ep.56 - Clean Girls to Dirty Men | Adolescence | Clean Girl Aesthetic | Gen Z | Recession Core

WELCOME or WELCOME BACK! 🎙️🔥This week we get into the nitty gritty of the “clean girl” aesthetic: are we all just wearing uniforms at this point? Leading us into a discussion of falling victim to consumerism, recession fashion and skincare. The show Adolescence on Netflix became the next topic of discussion as we touched on the “red pill”, “incel” movement and how that affects society, especially amongst young boys. This week’s conversation is definitely a necessary one and one you won’t want ...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 18 min

Ep. 55 - Is There a Better World? | Media, Geopolitics, Inequality, Poverty & Paradise

It’s BTB Tuesday! 🎙️🔥This week we caught up on our cats, dreams and how we’ve been feeling. Off the back of Hadie reading the power of geography we started discussing the current state of the world. We gave our take on how we view the media and news and the role it plays in society. Which lead us to talk about the new series Paradise and discuss what makes a world better? The conversation ended with us giving our opinion on if the world is actually worse than it is. BTB is your go-to Caribbean...

Mar 25, 202551 min

Ep. 54 - DJ PLEASE! Ft. DJ Outkast | New School DJs, Fatman Scoop, Rap Beef, Kevin Hart & Caribbean Wins

It’s BTB Tuesday! 🎙️🔥For the first time in our studio we had a guest join us, and who better to kick things off than the legendary The Cut Creator DJ Outkast? From big parties to working with some of the biggest names in music, his journey is nothing short of inspiring.We took it back to where it all started, his come-up in the DJ world, how the game has changed over the years, and the role social media now plays in a DJ’s success. He shared crazy behind-the-scenes stories of the artists he’s ...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 13 min

Ep. 53 - Only Friends & Fans | AI , Rebecca Goodwin, Icks, Kindness & Friendship Breakups

It’s BTB Tuesday!! 🎙️🔥 Welcome back, guys! We started things off with the wild story of Jody’s stolen bike. 🤖 Then, we dove into the future of society with AI, will hard work and hustling still matter, or are we entering a whole new era? 🎙️ Next up, we broke down the Rebecca Goodwin Incident, an OnlyFans model disrespected on a podcast. It had us questioning: why does society judge certain people so harshly? 💔 That led us to a bigger discussion: are people choosing to be less kind these day...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 8 min

Ep. 52 - Brain vs. Belly | Intuition, Overthinking, Icks & Controlling Partners

We’re beyond excited to welcome you to our brand-new space for Episode 52! This episode is extra special because we’re also celebrating our 2-year anniversary! 🎊Big news: TamLeo’s book is now an official sponsor of the podcast! In this episode, we dive into Does My Belly Have a Brain?; a book all about intuition and integrity. We explore how we’ve learned to trust our intuition as adults, the constant battle between gut feelings and overthinking, and how "icks" might actually be linked to intui...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 7 min

Ep. 51- Bows & Vows | Simone Biles, Bowing Out, Timeframe & Marriage, Queen & Clarence

Welcome back, welcome back! BTB is back after our live show, and we’re so excited to be on the couch again. This week, we talked about our live show and how it made us feel. Then we dove into our "Would You Rather" about no regrets vs. mistakes. The conversation shifted to Simone Biles and knowing when to bow out, marriage in today’s generation, and the Vybz Kartel concert. BTB is your Caribbean podcast for unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts, ItsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie.

Jan 28, 20251 hr 4 min

Ep. 50 - New Beningings | Emotions, Transparency, Housemates, Caribbean Creatives, Imposter Syndrome

Welcome to episode 50! On January 10th, we hosted our first ever live show in Amsterdam at Pakhuis de Zwijger. The evening began with an exciting look at our plans and adventures for 2025. We followed this with our popular "Would You Rather" segment and introduced a new interactive segment, "What’s Your Next Move," featuring audience participation. Later, we had a lively discussion with our panelists about being Caribbean creatives and entrepreneurs and what we’re bringing into 2025. The night w...

Jan 14, 20251 hr 41 min

Ep. 49- Ho Ho Ho! | Greyscale | Christmas | 2024 reflection | 2025 resolutions | Santa | Being proud

“Merry Christmas from the BTB Team! 🎄It’s Christmas Eve, and we’re here to spread holiday cheer with a special festive episode! This week, we dive into fun "Would You Rather" questions and reflect on what 2024 has meant to us—both personally and as podcasters. We want to take a moment to thank YOU, our amazing listeners, for your support this past year. Your love and encouragement keep us going, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you in 2025! BTB is your go-to podcast for unfiltere...

Dec 24, 202457 min

Ep. 48 - Make it Sticky | Drake | DC vs. Marvel | DDG & Halle | Therapy | Bad Communication

“It’s BTB Tuesday! In this episode, we react to trending videos and dive into hot topics like the new ABCD song, why performing cunnilingus is important, therapy, and how bad communication has become normalized. We also spill tea on unexpected celebrity couples and discuss what Drake has been up to lately. BTB brings you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts, itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie." Links The Bite The Bullet Playlist: https://linktw.in/FGiQPg Find us on all platforms below: Ins...

Dec 10, 20241 hr

Ep. 47 - Inner Monologues Ft. Chano D & Keverne | Artist vs Rapper | Passion vs Purpose | AI & Art

This week, we have a wholesome episode featuring the amazing and talented Chano D and Keverne ! We kick things off with a fun " Would You Rather " and " Songs of the Week ." The conversation then dives deep into their journeys as artists, videographers, and friends. We then got into being an artist vs. a rapper, the balance between passion and purpose, battling depression, male friendships, vulnerability in men, and the misconception of Caribbean accents sounding uneducated. We wrapped up the ep...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 53 min

Ep. 46 - Am I Too Attached? | Social Butterflies | Attachment Style | Mandela Effect | Consumerism | Black Friday

"It’s BTB Tuesday, so you know what that means! That time of year is just around the corner when we tend to spend all our coins! In this episode, we dive into Jody’s unusual club experience with a couple and encounters with men in relationships while out. We take a quick intermission to tackle our 'Would You Rather' of the week, then dive into some self-therapy on our attachment styles. BTB brings you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts, itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie ." Links The Bit...

Nov 12, 202456 min

Ep. 45 - She’s not joking! Ft. Odi | Fitness | Calisthenics | Riddles | Caribbean Up-bringing

We are back! This week, we delved into all things fitness and growing up in the Caribbean, featuring Odi a.k.a. @esco.art. We discussed our "Would You Rather" question of the week, fitness, calisthenics, and gyms on the island. Then, we played “Guess the Riddle,” which turned into a couple of debates and jokes! BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts, @itsJojoRenée and @HadieLeonie. Links Odi: Instagram Facebook The Bite The Bullet Playlist: https://linktw.in/FGiQPg ...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 11 min

Ep. 44 - Desperate for Love? | Pausing life for love | Love is Blind | Yung Filly | Accountability

“It’s BTB Tuesday, and the world definitely needs some warmth and love. In this episode, we share how we’ve been navigating being single and our quest to find love—whether we’ve been actively trying or not and what our true desires are. Love is blind has the world in a chokehold, and that includes us. We also discuss our disappointment in a certain YouTuber and why it’s important to watch the company you keep.” BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 11 min

Ep. 43 - Of Monsters & Men | Jamaican Patois | Cardi B & Offset | Diddy | Shxtsngigs | Menendez Brothers |

It’s BTB Tuesday! So you know what time it is! This week we got into all the stuff that the world has been exposed to. From AI speaking in Jamaican Patois to Diddy, the Menendez brothers and Shxtsngigs! Our would you rather of the week between robotic arms and robotic legs and us venting about our fur babies! BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie . Links The Bite The Bullet Playlist: https://linktw.in/FGiQPg Find us on all platforms bel...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 1 min

Ep. 42 - Cut Your Coat According To Your Cloth (ft. Financialish) | Financial Literacy | Investing

It’s all about the money money money!! Happy BTB Tuesday lovelies✨ This week we were joined by @Financial.ish to talk about all the financial issues we face as young adults, especially as Caribbean people who live abroad. We talked about compulsive spending, hoarding, how we can help each other by being more of a community and how to get your financial ish together! BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie . Links Financialish: Instagram: ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 15 min

Ep. 41 - Tens Across The Board! | Caribbean Styling| Fashion | Finding Your Style | Spinning the Block | Demure| Friendship Code |

It’s BTB Tuesday and the studio was blessed with none other than Tafari aka @ posterboytee , a Sint Maarten fashion icon. This week we got into how it was for him standing out on the island from such a young age, having access to fashion in the Caribbean and using fashion as a defence mechanism. We then played a rate that outfit game and ended the episode by talking about what’s demure in spinning the block and dating your friends’ previous partners. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conver...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 34 min

Ep. 40- Caribbean without an S!| Olympics | Raygun | UK Immigration | Buju Banton | Disney+ | Dreams

Guess who’s back!!! It’s BTB Tuesday and your girls are sun-kissed cause this was a HOT summer! We got into the olympics and the funny moves AND insects that come from Australia, the British being colonisers yet having a problem with immigrants. Caribbean people have been speaking out so we got into a recent interview about Saba and Buju Banton’s statement about afrobeat and comparing it to Reggae. The episode ended with us talking about Disney+ terms and conditions and our wild dreams. BTB is b...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 24 min

Ep. 39 - Are We Outside? | Summer 2024 | Men in the Wild | Cheating | Expectations | 12345678 |

Summertime!!!! Vybz is free and so are we!! Welcome back to another BTB Tuesday! This week’s episode we got into choosing to be inside or outside this summer! We had two would you rathers that got us into a discussion about random men in the wild and cheating or being cheat on. We then had 4 reaction videos that got us into finding love inside or outside, setting expectations in situations and two interactive videos. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRen...

Aug 06, 202444 min

Ep. 38 - Summertime Madness | Festival Season | Love Island | Body Count | Non-negotiables |

It’s summertime!!!! We are back with another episode to help you bring in the summer! This episode we got into festival season and our experiences at #AfroNation and Amapiano beach wave. Tune into to hear what’s our beef with aluminium-free deodorant. We’ve been glued to Love Island UK so we discussed our takes on past episodes. We then ended the episode with a Russian roulette and answered questions pertaining to our year so far and men! BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 13 min

Ep. 37 - Parenting 101 ft. Our Mommas! | Caribbean Upbringing | Daughters | Successful Children

It’s a family affair! This week is an extra special episode with extra special guests. Meet our mamas as they talk about raising us on the islands and moments where they feel they did good as a parent. We also had a competitive game of “How well do you know your daughter” and ended it off with the effects of getting older. Join us in this episode, filled with wisdom and wholesomeness. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie . Links The Bi...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 59 min

Ep. 36 - Above All Self ft. Big Dano | Constructive Criticism | Empathy | Love | Money and Dating |

WE ARE BACK! This week’s episode features none other than Big Dano himself. The vibe on episode 6 was unmatched so we had to run it back again. This week we discussed the release of his EP: Above All Self, receiving constructive criticism and having empathy. We also got into what life can look like after ending a relationship, keeping the right circle around you and what role does money play when it comes to dating. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRené...

Jun 25, 20242 hr 8 min

Ep. 35 - Cat & Mouse | Pets | Netflix | The Ultimatum South Africa | Baby Reindeer | Stalkers| Marriage |

It’s BTB Tuesday!! This week’s episode is short, sweet but fully packed! We discussed our recent house pets, welcomed and unwelcomed. Our would you rathers of the week got a little spicy and then we got into our latest Netflix binges, the Ultimatum South Africa and Baby Reindeer and marriage. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie . Links The Bite The Bullet Playlist Find us on all platforms below: Instagram - @bitethebulletpod Tiktok - ...

Jun 11, 202448 min

Ep. 34 - All of the Above ft. Dvnzo & Sam | Music | Food | Ghosts | God | Vulnerability | Women&Men

Warning: This episode is pure vibes! It’s a celebration episode!!!!! We’ve now hit 1000 subscribers so what better way to celebrate than with our boys Dvnzo & Sam for episode 34. We discussed all the above, from high school times, food, music, ghosts, horoscopes and even got vulnerable when it came to love. We played two games, while being a bit tipsy and yamming on food. BTB is bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations with your hosts itsJojoRenée and HadieLeonie . Links The Bite The Bu...

May 28, 20242 hr 24 min
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