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  • #22 - Love Letter to Haiti

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    In this episode, Souvni takes listeners on a wild, imaginative tour of Haiti, not through maps, but through the human body. Si Ayiti te yon moun, ki pati nan kò a chak depatman ta ye? From the proud crown of the North to the steady spine of the Centre to the heartbeat of the West, we explore the country through a fresh, playful lens that blends culture, geography, and personality. Explore how each region becomes a living character through Haiti’s body map, department personalities, and symbolic storytelling.

    Then, inside La Famille Pòt, Tika, Ovila, and Freya each take turns declaring which Haitian department THEY would come from based on their attitude, and of course, they get loud, dramatic, and petty about it. But the real comedy starts when they try to guess where Dyak would come from. Is he the calm Centre? The mysterious Nippes? The dramatic West? Or something none of them expected? Their guesses are bold… but are they right? Dive deeper into La Famille Pòt dynamics or explore character symbolism.

    It’s culture, comedy, imagination, and Haitian pride — all wrapped in one unforgettable episode.

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    30 min
  • #21 - Lavi San Filtè Doesn't Give a Danm

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    "Lavi San Filtè Doesn’t Give a Danm” is the unapologetic, unfiltered space where real life meets real talk. In a world drowning in filters, pressure, noise, and digital madness, this show cuts straight through the nonsense. We break down the chaos of modern life, social media toxicity, scams, stress, survival, mental health, and the common sense of not giving a damn about things that drain your spirit. This isn’t self‑help. This isn’t preaching. This is clarity with attitude, culture with comedy, and truth with a Haitian backbone. A space to breathe, laugh, reflect, and reclaim your peace, one unfiltered conversation at a time.

    In this episode of La Famille Pòt, Freya hides her report card after earning a C in Home Economics, the one class Ovila believes she should dominate, because Freya can cook real Haitian food with her eyes closed. When Ovila discovers the truth, she flies off the handle, convinced the school graded her daughter unfairly. Fueled by indignation and pride, Ovila makes a dramatic decision.

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    23 min
  • #20 - Haitians and Their Unsolicited Advice

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    In this episode, Souvni and Valentin dive into the hilarious and sometimes chaotic world of good advice, bad advice, and the unsolicited advice nobody asked for. From the wisdom that shaped us to the nonsense that confused us, they unpack the best and worst guidance people receive in life,  all with humor, honesty, and that signature Souvni‑on‑the‑Mike energy.
    Then, in La Famille Pòt, Dyak faces a real dilemma: a meeting with the Department of Health inspector about some questionable practices at the grocery store where he works. Before he can even think straight, Ovila, Tika, and Freya each jump in with their own brand of advice — one fiery, one philosophical, one practical, leaving Dyak more overwhelmed than when he started.
    A funny, heartfelt episode about the power of advice and the trouble it can cause.

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    30 min
  • #19 - The Haitian Flag Stands Tall - Drapo Ayisyen Kanpe Kin

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    In this Flag Day special, Souvni on the Mike brings history to life with a vivid, cinematic retelling of the birth and evolution of the Haitian flag. Souvni and Valentin explore the courage behind the colors, including five powerful quotes from Jean‑Jacques Dessalines that reveal the steel, fire, and fearless leadership of the man who birthed the flag. And in a warm, humorous twist, La Famille Pòt jumps in as Tika prepares her Haitian Flag Day school project, with Ovila and Dyak adding their unforgettable flair. A soulful celebration of identity, bravery, and the flag that unites generations of Haitians.

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    30 min
  • #18 - The Haitian's Sixth Sense - Sizyèm Sans Ayisyen an

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    In today’s episode, Souvni and Valentin dive into the mystery and magic of the Haitian “sixth sense”, that instinct, intuition, and alertness Haitians are famous for. They explore how history, community, and lived experience shape a kind of collective awareness that feels almost supernatural. From reading the wind to sensing trouble before it arrives, they break down why the Haitian sixth sense is so powerful, so sharp, and so deeply rooted in culture.

    Then we head over to La Famille Pòt, where hurricane season in Florida turns into pure comedy. A storm is announced on TV, maybe Miami, maybe Orlando, depending on how it turns. Ovila, shaped by years of surviving hurricanes in Haiti, has already over‑prepared. It’s an episode full of laughter, culture, intuition, and the beautiful chaos of Haitian family life.

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    22 min
  • #17 - Respè pou Tèt ou. Lanmou pou Tèt ou! Sa se Self-love!

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    In this fiery and heartfelt episode of Souvni on the Mike, Souvni dives deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the Haitian community: self‑love. With humor, honesty, and a little piman, she breaks down why loving yourself is not selfish, it’s survival, healing, and liberation for the entire family.

    Joined by Valentin, the two explore how self‑love affects Haitian men, Haitian women, parents in the diaspora, and marriages that are carrying more emotional weight than they admit. From the silent burdens men hold, to the cultural expectations placed on women, to the generational patterns passed down to our children, this episode challenges the community to rethink what it means to care for yourself.

    And of course, La Famille Pòt returns with a hilarious and eye‑opening skit. Ovila is exhausted from doing everything for everyone, Dyak is trying to keep the peace, Freya is just chiming in, and Tika, the only one practicing true self‑love, becomes the unexpected teacher of the day. Their chaos turns into a powerful lesson about balance, boundaries, and rest.

    Whether you’re a parent, a partner, a student, or simply someone trying to breathe in this diaspora life, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink your own habits.

    Tune in, take a breath, and remember: Lè ou renmen tèt ou, ou vin pi dous ak tout moun.

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    19 min
  • #16 - Health, Prevention and the Haitian Lifestyle

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    In this powerful and entertaining episode of Souvni on the Mike, Souvni and Valentin take listeners on a deep dive into the health challenges affecting Haitians at home and across the diaspora. From high blood pressure and diabetes to high cholesterol, obesity, arthritis, and cancer, they break down how diet, stress, long work hours, and changing food habits contribute to these conditions, and offer practical, culturally grounded steps for prevention. With warmth, clarity, and cultural pride, they remind the community that prevention is not just medicine,  it’s survival, empowerment, and love.

    To bring the message home, the episode features a hilarious La Famille Pòt skit where Dyak returns from the doctor with strict dietary orders, only to clash with Ovila’s unwavering commitment to traditional Haitian cooking. As Tika and Freya jump into the debate with their own dramatic opinions, the family wrestles with the tension between health, flavor, and culture, proving that changing lifelong habits is easier said than done.

    A perfect blend of education, comedy, and cultural truth, this episode invites listeners to laugh, reflect, and take charge of their health while celebrating the richness of Haitian life.

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    22 min
  • #15 - Creole Truth Bombs! - Verite Sou Tanbou!

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    Today on Souvni on the Mike, Souvni and Valentin dive into a series of Creole Truth Bombs ,the funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable realities that shape Haitian life at home and in the diaspora. It’s culture, comedy, and memory all in one conversation. We Call it Verite Sou Tanbou!

    And in this hilarious La Famille Pòt episode, Ovila comes home furious after spending an entire workday with no lunch, all because she accidentally grabbed the real butter container instead of the “Haitian Tupperware” butter container she filled with rice and beans. When she blames the family for moving her container, Dyak, Tika, and Freya finally confront her about her lifelong habit of saving every empty butter bowl in the house. They plead with her to let go of the mountain of containers, but Ovila refuses to abandon her Haitian ways, turning a simple mix‑up into a full‑blown family comedy.

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    20 min
  • #14 - Lang Manman nou, Lang Peyi nou - Our Mother's Tongue

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    Today’s program dives into the remarkable journey of Haitian Creole, a language that survived oppression, stigma, and centuries of misunderstanding to become the official national language of Haiti. We explore the challenges Creole faced, from being dismissed as “patois” to being banned in schools, and how it rose to claim its rightful place as the voice of the Haitian people.

    We’ll talk about why Creole is more than a way of speaking, it is identity, memory, resistance, and unity. And we’ll encourage every member of the Haitian community, especially those raising children in the diaspora, to continue promoting and protecting the language that carries our history and our pride.

    Because when we speak Creole, we honor our ancestors, we strengthen our culture, and we keep Haiti alive in every generation.

    La Famille Pòt honors the Haitian Creole language in this episode.

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    21 min
  • #13 - Sakrifis Modèn pou Sèjousi - Modern Sacrifices

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    Today's heartfelt radio program explores everyday modern sacrifices, small, intentional acts of selflessness that transform both the giver and receiver. We're talking about sacrifices, little gestures,  that could ripple outward, creating unexpected positive changes in communities while profoundly reshaping the lives of those who make them. This program promotes that meaningful change doesn't require grand gestures, but rather the consistent practice of putting others first in small, meaningful ways that honor our shared humanity.

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    21 min

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Souvni On The Mike stands as a vibrant cultural beacon in the digital soundscape, offering a weekly immersion into the heart of Haitian language and life. Every Friday night at 8 PM, this Haitian…