I Went a Steam… At My Big Age | The Corie Sheppard Podcast

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This week’s solo episode starts with an apology to the Mighty Conqueror after last week's search for the “wordiest” calypso — before Corie tells the story of being challenged to attend Lady Lava’s birthday Steam aboard the Harbour Master.

From figuring out what you’re actually supposed to wear to a Steam, to arriving at a boat ride at the correct Trinidadian time, trying to keep up with the younger generation, discovering new music and eventually learning that sometimes your body simply tells you when the party is over — it was an experience.

Then we get into some more serious business.

The new Venezuela–Trinidad and Tobago gas developments could represent a major opportunity for the country — but have we learned anything from our previous energy booms? Corie talks Dutch Disease, government spending, public-sector wages, diversification and why another energy windfall shouldn't simply mean going back to business as usual.

We also get into the new army-police posts, the Independence Day parade changes at the Queen’s Park Savannah, the way political tribalism shapes our reactions to almost everything, the ugliness of social-media comments surrounding tragedy, and Sharon Rowley rediscovering her passion for art in retirement.

Plus music and stories involving Lady Lava, Coutain, Christo, Jordan English, Voice and more.

It’s Steam Night Stories, economics, politics, music, ageing and Trinidad & Tobago being Trinidad & Tobago.

Tell me in the comments: what age do you officially become too old for Steam? 😂

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