Bite The Bullet Podcast

Bouyon, Carnival, the manosphere & faith with rapper Dano on Bite The Bullet Podcast Ep 76. Caribbean diaspora talk, unfiltered — plus a new band born in the studio: Bite The Bouyon.Dano's back in the studio for round three.We open with Song of the Week, where he shares two of his latest projects and gives us a peek at what's coming next.Then we get into it:- The manosphere- A 2025 catch-up — the challenges that strengthened his relationship with God- Why he's experimenting across genres but stays a rapper at heart- Carnival season + a deep dive into Bouyon and SXM band history- Hadie pulling out her best Dominican accent to challenge us all to a Bouyon freestyleAnd yes — a new band was born in the studio. Say hi to Bite The Bouyon!🥳🎧 Listen, watch, share — and tell us in the comments: would you jump behind our band?BTB is your go-to podcast for unfiltered conversations on Caribbean culture, identity, relationships, and diaspora life hosted by  @HadieLeonie  and @itsJojorenee. 🔗 LinksFollow BIG DANOInstagram: @bigdano_Tiktok: @bigdano_Find us on all platforms below:Website: https://www.bitethebulletpod.comPatreon: https://linktw.in/eLdtcyInstagram: @bitethebulletpodTikTok: @bitethebulletpodEmail: [email protected]⸻🎬 ProductionKristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected] DacresKeverne Arthur⸻📍 Studio UpdateWe've moved into a bigger creative studio space — more room, more production, more content. Season 3 energy.Interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands? Reach out to us at [email protected]⸻Like. Comment. Subscribe. New episodes every Tuesday.

Our latest episode explores entrepreneurship, Caribbean culture, and carnival through the journey of building something from the ground up — from nail tech to band leader.In Episode 75, we have Kristen Moore, founder of LuvLuxMas, on the couch 🎭✨She takes us through her journey of stepping into the carnival space and launching her second round of costumes, with two bands hitting the road this summer at Rotterdam Carnival and Notting Hill Carnival.More than just costumes, it’s about representation.Bringing our sound, our energy, and our stories from small islands to bigger stages — with a lot of love for St. Maarten’s Rhythm & Bass roots and the history behind the bands that shaped it.For the NL and UK revellers —this is your chance to show up luxuriously… without breaking the bank.And of course… we couldn’t leave without getting into a spicy dilemma 👀🌶️We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.Bite The Bullet Podcast is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations about life, growth, music, entrepreneurship, identity, and everything in between.Hosted by @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie 🌴🔥Based in the Netherlands. Rooted in the Caribbean.⸻🔗 LinksFollow LuvLuxMasInstagram: @luvluxmasSign up to LuvLuxMas 2026: https://luvluxmas.playmas.store/events?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn1f07LgQHix4ecEb_73lg3SK6ZSRWAt6bGMfcySj01rxqYAJOsdU0uxbg0FA_aem_sRWpcPPjpOrzKnCqJgfcnAFind us on all platforms below:Website: https://www.bitethebulletpod.comPatreon: https://linktw.in/eLdtcyInstagram: @bitethebulletpodTikTok: @bitethebulletpodEmail: [email protected]⸻🎬 ProductionKristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected] DacresKeverne Arthur⸻📍 Studio UpdateWe’ve moved into a bigger creative studio space — more room, more production, more content.Season 3 energy.Interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands?Reach out to us at [email protected]⸻Like. Comment. Subscribe.New episodes every Tuesday.

“If a question makes you uncomfortable… is it exposing something you’ve been avoiding?”

This episode of Bite The Bullet Podcast brings back a fan favourite… and the OG’s already know what time it is 😮‍💨🔥

Our Russian Roulette Questions are back, courtesy of Keverne, and let’s just say… nobody was fully prepared for where these conversations went.

We get into:

• honest takes on friendships, communication, and growth

• personal reflections and uncomfortable truths

• navigating relationships and expectations

• random questions that hit deeper than expected

This one feels like a proper sit-down.

Easy listening, a little personal… very much Patreon vibes 👀

And speaking of — we’ve launched new Patreon tiers starting from €3,99, so there’s something for everyone.

More bonus episodes, uncensored conversations, and behind-the-scenes content waiting for you.

Bite The Bullet Podcast is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations about life, growth, music, entrepreneurship, identity, and everything in between.

Hosted by @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie 🌴🔥

Based in the Netherlands. Rooted in the Caribbean.

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🔗 Links

Find us on all platforms below:

Website: https://www.bitethebulletpod.com

Patreon: https://linktw.in/eLdtcy

Instagram: @bitethebulletpod

TikTok: @bitethebulletpod

Email: [email protected]

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Production

Kristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected]

Larvall Dacres

Keverne Arthur

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📍 Studio Update

We’ve moved into a bigger creative studio space — more room, more production, more content.

Season 3 energy.

Interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands?

Reach out to us at [email protected]

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Like. Comment. Subscribe.

New episodes every Tuesday.

Sponsored by Werken in de Caribbean 🌴

Brain drain, Caribbean career paths, and climate justice take center stage in this episode with Kjelld Kroon. From the challenges of returning home to his role in Bonaire’s historic climate case against the Dutch state, this conversation dives into what it really means to build impact from within the region.

We talk about the reality many Caribbean creatives and professionals faceleaving for opportunity… but feeling the pull to come back.

What does “going back home” actually look like when:

• financial stability is uncertain

• opportunities are limited

• and systems aren’t built to support your return

Kjelld shares his journey working at the intersection of climate justice and policy, including being part of a landmark moment for Bonaire in the fight against climate injustice.

And of course… we lighten things up at the end with a little Papiamentu lesson 🇧🇶

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In this episode:

• Brain drain and the Caribbean diaspora experience

• The emotional and practical challenges of returning home • Climate injustice in the Caribbean

• Bonaire’s case against the Dutch government

• Language, identity, and culture

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This episode is sponsored by Werken in de Caribbean 🌴Thinking about working or returning to the Caribbean?Find opportunities and explore your next step here: https://ncb.carrierebeurs.nl/

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🔗 Links

Kjelld Kroon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitforliberation/

Find us on all platforms below:

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠

Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcyI

nstagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected]

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🎬 Production

Kristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected]

Larvall Dacres

Keverne Arthur

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📍 Studio Update

We’ve moved into a bigger creative studio space — more room, more production, more content. Season 3 energy.

Interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands?

Reach out to us at [email protected]

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Like. Comment. Subscribe.

New episodes every Tuesday.

In Episode 72 of Bite The Bullet Podcast, we unpack what it really means to do business as friends and how adult friendships shift when money, expectations, and past experiences enter the chat.This episode gets vulnerable.We open up about: • Navigating business while building a friendship at the same time • The “contracts” we subconsciously create in adult friendships • Hard conversations, conflict resolution, and why confrontation isn’t a negative word • Friendship dynamics, boundaries, and alignment • The difference between transactional friendships and full-circle friendshipsWe also unpack the ANTM (America’s Next Top Model) documentary / Reality Check, discussing accountability, power dynamics, and how we rewatch reality TV differently as adults.If you’ve ever questioned whether you should start a business with a friend — or you’re currently navigating a difficult friendship season — this conversation might give you a new perspective.⸻🎙️ About Bite The Bullet PodcastBite The Bullet Podcast is your go-to Caribbean-rooted, culture-driven podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations about life, growth, music, entrepreneurship, identity, and everything in between.Hosted by @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie 🌴🔥Based in the Netherlands. Rooted in the Caribbean.⸻🎧 Song of the Week

Tems – What You Need

Odeal ft. Wizkid – Nights in the Sun

The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPg⸻🔗 Links

Find us on all platforms below:

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠

Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcy

Instagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected] ⸻🎬 ProductionKristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected] Dacres Keverne Arthur⸻📍 Studio UpdateWe’ve moved into a bigger creative studio space — more room, more production, more content.Interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands?Reach out to us at [email protected]⸻Like. Comment. Subscribe.New episodes every Tuesday.

We’re officially BACK! After a short break, Bite The Bullet Podcast returns with a brand new studio, fresh energy, and a full life update. (And the pod is now 3 years! 🥳)In this episode, we catch up on everything — from building our new podcast studio to Bad Bunny's Benito Bowl Halftime Show.

🔥 What We Talk About In This Episode:

• Journey to Studio 2.0

• Creative growth and entrepreneurship in 2026

• Bad Bunny’s cultural impact and Caribbean representation

• Island pride and what it means to see our flags on global stages

• Social media detox, authenticity, and content creation shifts

• Music nostalgia: 2016 vs 2026 vibes

BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie!

🌴🔥Links:

The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPg

Find us on all platforms below:

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com

⁠Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcy

Instagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected]

Production: Kristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected]⸻

About Bite The Bullet Podcast

Bite The Bullet Podcast is a Caribbean-rooted, culture-driven podcast where we talk life, growth, music, entrepreneurship, identity, and everything in between. Based in the Netherlands with island energy forever present.

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📍 Studio Update

We’ve moved into a bigger creative studio space. More room. More production. More content. This marks a new chapter for Bite The Bullet Podcast — Season 3 energy.

If you’re interested in podcast studio rental, video production, or creative collaboration in the Netherlands, reach out to us at [email protected]

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Episode 70 is here! We’re joined by the incredibly talented Ella John, an artist, a boss, and a beautiful soul who opens up about her journey of becoming an artist and finding herself through her craft.We get real about insecurities, emotional growth, and the discipline it takes to chase your dreams. Ella shares how she planned one of her biggest shows yet, balancing creativity, pressure, and self-belief while giving us a peek into the underground music scene and the realities of working with labels.Hadie brings up the Nicki vs. Cardi beef 👀 and we debate whether Nicki might actually be the problem. The episode wraps up with laughs and bars in our “Bar for Bar” game!BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie! 🌴🔥Links:The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPgFind us on all platforms below: Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcyInstagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠Tiktok - @bitethebulletpodEmail - [email protected] Production: Kristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected]

Welcome back, huns! 🌴🔥 This week we sit down with Edsel Lake, a social worker from Saba, to discuss parenting, old school vs. new school caretaking, and how to guide children without coddling them in today’s world. We also dive into our Songs of the Week 🎶 , a fun Would You Rather segment and end it off with a Caribbean- Guess what? Edsel shares insights on where new parents might be missing the mark and what advice is truly valuable for raising resilient, confident kids. BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie! 🌴🔥

Links:

The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPg

Find us on all platforms below: 

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠

Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcy

Instagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected] 

Production: Kristen Sorton |  @KLeighCreative  | [email protected]

This week we sit down with BB Bad​⁠​⁠, the Sint Maarten-born dancer turned DJ who has taken her talent from pandemic house parties to viral sets with millions of views. She shares how she planned her own European tour, playing Paris reggaeton festivals and shutting down Rotterdam Carnival at 4 AM, while carving out space in a male-dominated industry. We talk about blending dance and DJing into a full stage experience, the gap between perception and reality, and what it means to stay grounded in faith, community, and good vibes. For anyone chasing a creative path, this episode is a raw look at betting on yourself, dealing with rejection, and making your own way without waiting for permission.

BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie! 🌴🔥

Links:

Bianca’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bb_bad?igsh=MTBvMWpkcXA0Z2RjdA==

The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPg

Find us on all platforms below: 

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠

Patreon- https://linktw.in/eLdtcy

Instagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected] 

Production: 

Kristen Sorton |  @KLeighCreative  | [email protected]

In this episode, we explore Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of books to connect us with our history. 🌴📚 We discuss childhood experiences across the Caribbean, the themes of Ralph Cantave’s Steve Takes a Stand, and the historical figures shaping our stories

We also cover publishing challenges, updates since Ralph’s last visit, and highlight the rich knowledge and untold stories of older generations in the Caribbean. 🎙️ BTB is your go-to Caribbean podcast for raw, unfiltered conversations with your hosts @ItsJojoRenee & @HadieLeonie! 🌴🔥

Links:

The Bite The Bullet Playlist:⁠ https://linktw.in/FGiQPg

Find us on all platforms below:

Website: ⁠https://www.bitethebulletpod.com⁠

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/c/BiteTheBulletPodcast

Instagram - ⁠@bitethebulletpod ⁠

Tiktok - @bitethebulletpod

Email - [email protected]

Production: Kristen Sorton | @KLeighCreative | [email protected]