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“The LINK Up Podcast”, “Platonically Speaking”, “Bright & Facety” and “So You’re 30.. Now What?” and more!thelinkuppodcast.buzzsprout.com

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!

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Episodes

Platonically Speaking: Episode 003 | “Damn, That’s Crazy”

Send us a text On this episode: Kayla, Rashad, Vic, and Jan discuss dating situations- what happens when someone doesn’t want to be in a relationship (with you)? (5:03). Do women love potential? (13:02). Situationships (31:42), the healing process (46:17), and being petty to an ex (1:05:59) are talked about, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 30 min

Episode 021 | “Plantain”

Send us a text This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Rashad, Lana and Jodie talk about the latest events in sports (2:08) including: UFC, WWE & the Euro Cup. Politics in the Caribbean and protests in Cuba and Haiti (18:09) are discussed. Local Covid/border reopening plans (25:50), Olympics (34:12), & local gun violence incidents (52:20). Lastly, gender norms are debated (1:17:00) and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Platonically Speaking: Episode 002 | "Dirty Chai Latte"

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Rashad, Kayla, Leanna & Phil discuss any and everything about relationships. Starting with keeping your partner happy (2:13) the convo then turns to the role of social media (18:54) as well as the importance of communication (21:40). Zodiac sign deal breakers (35.15) are talked about as well as red flags (48:06). Lastly, how to approach convos around sex as well as filming bedroom activities (54:06) is discussed, and much more!--- Send in a voice message:...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 15 min

Episode 020 | "Spanish Fly"

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Lana and Sami P talk about a number of local issues such as new Covid travel regulations (6:45), the Roy Bodden Symposium & higher education (18:29) as well as land development & revitalization plans (36:54). Movies filmed in Cayman, the creative industry (44:55) & private lives of politicians (1:18:48) are discussed. Celebrities and social media (1:25:24) and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support ...

Jul 02, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 20

BONUS: Platonically Speaking | “Pilot Episode”

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Rashad, Kayla, & Alyssa talk about who should make the first move in relationships and also proposals (1:39), women shooting their shot (11:25) as well as why men are afraid of marriage (20:47). Living together and ‘defining dating’ (25:16), a local social media case of a love triangle- gone wrong (31:59) and being intentional in conversations around sex and relationships (33:03). Lastly, thoughts on having an only fans account while in a relationship (36...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 2 min

Episode 019 | “Intence”

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie and Lana catch up on weekend events including video released from a local politician’s court case (5:11). (Lack of) government communication (19:12), and property development (33:17) is talked about. Lastly, an increase in chicken wing prices (1:06:00) is discussed, summer camps, safe sex and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 19

BONUS: The Father’s Day Episode

Send us a text On this bonus episode: Vic, Fox and D discuss all things fatherhood/parenthood related such as new routines with two (2) children (0:35), being a #girldad (1:26) as well as the birth/delivery experience (5:46). The usage of iPads (16:51) is discussed as well as school waiting lists and education in general (20:49). Lastly, a real talk is had about some of the struggles of fatherhood (29:58) and much more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jun 19, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 018 | "Hell Boy"

Send us a text This week’s episode Vic, Chris, Rashad, and Jodie talk about cooking mishaps (4:45), cooking and relationships (10:05) as well as local news involving restaurant owners (12:56). Cayman’s border re-opening plans (17:18) are discussed as well as local celebrity encounters (58:21) and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 017 | "Credit Union"

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie and Lana discuss a number of local issues such as employee theft (12:00), credit reports and the current housing / rental market (38:39). A local criminal case is used to explain differences between murder vs manslaughter charges (52:45). Relationship issues (1:03:35) such as ‘dating to marry’, ‘pretty privilege’ and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 016 | "RashadMAS"

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie and Lana recap local and international issues. Starting with local Covid government policies (1:08), alternative forms of transportation on island (12:41) and being as persistent as CayMAS carnival organizers (23:01). Beauty pageants (28:45) are discussed as well as Caribbean Covid regulations (33:45). There is an economic class conversation (39:42) and the episodes ends with discussing mental health issues (42:12): mental impacts of clos...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 015 | "Throuple"

Send us a text This week’s episode opens with Vic, Chris, Rashad, Jodie and Lana discussing a local business re-opening on the island over the weekend (1:14). After touching briefly on mental health in the islands (8:25) the convo returns to businesses (10:06). A focus on the state of media in Cayman (17:35) before Chris steers the discussion to UFO’s (28:21) and Lana brings up conspiracy theories (34:47). COVID misconceptions and targets for Cayman’s reopening (35:40) as well as rising gas pric...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 014 | "Relationship Norms"

Send us a text On this Bonus episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad, M, and guest Kayla discuss everything relationships. Focusing on ‘relationship norms’ the convo covers everything from: Monogamy (5:17), Role-playing (10:59), and sleeping in separate rooms (12:49). Height requirements (16:49), Infidelity (19:01), and $$ Money Issues (24:01) are also talked about. The group jumps into topics such as dating multiple people (38:02), waiting to be intimate (40:54) and also, are we still opening doors (44:41)...

May 18, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 013 | "Heineken 0.0"

Send us a text This week’s episode begins with Vic, Chris, Rashad, M, and Royal giving a Mother’s Day weekend recap (2:01) and takes a turn with M discussing sobriety (8:22). Chris details local incentives to increase the vaccine rate locally (9:53) as well as more info on the process itself. The second half of the show focuses on relationships with Vic posing the question of platonic friendships between men and women (27:25), Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce (40:10), being friends with an Ex (41...

May 13, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 012 | "Sh*t A$$ Coins"

Send us a text On this episode: Vic, Chris, Rashad & M discuss weekend Carnival events such as Sundown (0:36), Renegade Mas (2:42), general Carnival activities (6:25). A social media roundup that focuses on viral videos of a prominent local boxer (9:42) as well as responsibilities of popular accounts(18:45). Intervening in physical altercations (29:35), COVID in the Caribbean and local government’s border reopening plan (34:59), cryptocurrency (48:22) and group chat convos!--- Send in a voic...

May 05, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 011 | "Mangrove Rangers"

Send us a text On this episode: The Panel discovers the Mangrove Rangers, discusses the Return of the Mack, and why we should rethink Charity, and how we as young people should view competition. Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 010 | “We Are Tried!!!”

Send us a text On this episode: The Panel recaps the Election outcome, protest, and what's next? The conversation turns left when Twitter is mentioned and followed up by "Do you ask for Body Counts?"NEW episodes EVERY week!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show

Apr 23, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 009 | “DM For Price”

Send us a text Back again this week testing out new audio and cameras. We dive head first into Relationships but as usual, the convos take a few turns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show

Apr 15, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 008 | "No Weed, No Vote"

Send us a text This week our panel looks at a range of topics from Carnival dancing etiquette to giving out predictions for the upcoming 2021 General Elections. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show

Apr 08, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 007 | “11-0”

Send us a text This week our panel discussed: Cayman National Team/Canada 0-11, JAM Murder/Rape Violence Against Women, Gender Violence - Quavo and Saweetie and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show

Apr 03, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 006 | "Only Fans"

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Mar 28, 20211 hr 31 min

Episode 002 | “Average At Best”

Send us a text Testing 1, 2, Testing 1, 2..--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tbd6/message Support the show

Feb 19, 20211 hr 26 min
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