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  • Christmas Special: "Ah Bajan Christmas"
    Dec 24 2025

    The holidays are here, and Jus’ Ah Conversation is closing out the year with a Christmas Special full of laughter, nostalgia, and pure Bajan spirit.

    In this festive episode, the crew comes together to reflect on the season, share Christmas memories, debate holiday favourites, and enjoy the kind of conversation that feels like a good old family lime.

    And Jus’ Ah Conversation is bringing back the Wildcards — this time with a Christmas twist. 🎴🎄

    In this festive special, the crew comes together to answer fun, unexpected, and sometimes controversial wildcard questions that spark laughter, debate, and pure holiday vibes. From Christmas traditions and food to nostalgic moments only Bajans understand, this episode feels like a good old family lime.

    🎅🏽 It’s light-hearted, festive, and unapologetically Bajan.

    Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen.
    Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).

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    58 min
  • Independence Special: Proud, Independent and Slightly Hardears
    Nov 29 2025

    In this Independence Day special of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we’re putting the seriousness aside and celebrating Barbados the best way Bajans know how — with jokes, big opinions, cultural nostalgia, and a little friendly madness.

    Hosts Mikul Elcock, Aisha Reid, Shayla Murrell and Fabian Belgrave are joined by the Jus’ Ah Conversation family for a light-hearted but meaningful look at Bajan identity. Using our own Bajan Wildcards game, the crew answers fun, outrageous, and patriotic questions about everything that makes Barbados… Barbados.

    From sno-cone debates, to favourite Bajan sayings, to the foods we love (and hate), to the quirks only a true Bajan would understand — this episode is full of laughter, storytelling, and national pride.

    🇧🇧 It’s culture. It’s comedy. It’s conversation. It’s Barbados.

    Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
    Watch the video version on YouTube (@thebgis).

    #JusAhConversation #IndependenceEdition #BajanCulture #BajanHumour #TheBGIS #Barbados

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    55 min
  • Conversations Among Men: Redefining Leadership, Brotherhood, and Balance in Barbados
    Nov 8 2025

    This all-male edition of Jus’ Ah Conversation brings together honest voices to explore what it really means to be a man in today’s Barbados.

    Hosts Mikul Elcock and Fabian Belgrave lead an unfiltered discussion about leadership, mentorship, masculinity, and the shared pressures that men face — financially, emotionally, and socially.

    Featuring:
    🔹 Fabian Sargeant – Consultant Social Worker & Founder, Men Empowerment Network Support (MENS)
    🔹 Germyn Abbott – Business Electronics Sales Specialist at RBC & advocate for men’s mentorship and inclusion
    🔹 Anderson O.M. Langdon – Executive Director, Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA) & social psychologist

    Together, they unpack the myths of manhood, the importance of emotional wellness, and the power of brotherhood in strengthening men, families, and communities.

    🎙️ This isn’t about judgment — it’s about redefining strength, leadership, and balance for a new generation.

    Available now on YouTube (@thebgis), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

    #JusAhConversation #TheBGIS #MenMatter #Brotherhood #BarbadosPodcast #ModernManhood #Leadership #CommunityVoices

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    1 h et 17 min
  • We Are Living Longer: Examining The Economics And Sociology Of An Ageing Population
    Nov 7 2025

    Longer lives and fewer births; how will this impact Barbados’ jobs, pensions, healthcare and social fabric?

    In this episode, hosts Fabian and Shayla sit down with a panel that tackles this topic from their unique perspectives.

    🔉 Wayne Sobers – Chief Labour Officer
    🔉 Marilyn Rice-Bowen – President, Barbados Association of Retired Persons
    🔉 Dwayne Devonish – Professor, UWI, Cave Hill Campus

    🎧 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments.

    #JusAhConversation #AgeingPopulation #Migration #BrainDrain #LabourForce

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    48 min
  • Aligning Technical and Vocational Education with the Industry Needs of Barbados
    Oct 12 2025

    Barbados’ future depends on how well our education system prepares students for the realities of the workforce. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we take a deep dive into how technical and vocational education (TVET) can help bridge the gap between classrooms and careers.

    Hosts Mikul Elcock and Shayla Murrell are joined by:
    🔹 Erika Watson, Programme Manager at the Ministry of Labour, Social Security & Third Sector
    🔹 Shanika A. Best, Employment Relations Advisor at the Barbados Employers’ Confederation
    🔹 Dario Walcott, workforce development and certification specialist

    Together, they unpack the skills mismatch between training and employment, explore the role of apprenticeships and private-sector partnerships, and discuss what must change to make technical and vocational careers more attractive to Barbados’ next generation.

    🎙️ Are we preparing students for real opportunities, or are we leaving them behind in the classroom?

    Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you listen.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • From Bars To Bridges: Forging Second Chances After Incarceration | S2 EP 9
    Sep 29 2025

    You’ve done your time behind bars and have now rejoined society. But where do you go next in breaking the cycle and starting over, especially in a society that is not ready to forgive or forget?

    In this episode, hosts Mikul and Aisha sit down with three men who have felt the impact of incarceration and are building new paths for others through education, entrepreneurship and community work.

    🔉 Glenroy Babb – President, Alliance of Reform Minded Entrepreneurs
    🔉 Curtis Bascombe – Member, Benevolent Anger Management Project
    🔉 Prince Pilgrim – Member, Benevolent Anger Management Project

    🎧 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments. And for more information on the work of the Alliance of Reform Minded Entrepreneurs, email armentrepreneurs@gmail.com, or call 243-2673.

    #JusAhConversation #SecondChances #FromBarsToBridges #LifeAfterIncarceration

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    55 min
  • Last Wishes: Why You Should Leave Your Family Protected After Death
    Sep 14 2025

    Death is never easy to talk about. But if we don’t have the conversation now, our families may be left carrying not just grief — but also financial burdens, legal confusion, and emotional stress.

    In this powerful episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul and Aisha sit down with three experts to break down why preparing your last wishes matters more than ever:

    • Tyrone S. Lowe – Insurance & Financial Advisor with 36+ years of experience in life insurance, financial planning, and legacy protection.
    • Kerrilyn Walters – Attorney-at-law specializing in wills, estates, family law, and conveyancing.
    • Kyesha Applewhaite – Manager of Legal Services at a financial institution, with expertise in commercial and property law.

    We discuss:

    • How financial planning and insurance can protect your loved ones after you’re gone
    • Why every family should talk about wills and estate planning
    • How to view last wishes as a gift of love, peace, and security

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout & more.

    #JusAhConversation #LastWishes #FamilyProtection #BarbadosPodcast #FinancialLiteracy #LegacyPlanning

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    53 min
  • From Whispers to Alarms: When the Body Speaks
    Aug 31 2025

    Long before illness shouts, your body sends quiet warnings — but are you paying attention?

    In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul and Aisha explore how to catch those early signs before they turn into major health problems.

    With:

    • 💪 Jurad Mason – Classic Physique Athlete, CAC medalist, and certified personal trainer.
    • 🩺 Dr. Lana Husbands – Medical Practitioner and preventative health advocate.
    • 🥗 Roderick Lashley – Nutritionist and Body Transformation Specialist.

    We discuss:

    • The small signals that often get ignored
    • Why waiting until it’s “urgent” can be too late
    • How fitness, nutrition, and medical care can work together to keep you healthy

    🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.

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    57 min