A One Par Podcast
A One Par Podcast is a quick sitdown with host Yannick Reid, where he shares thoughts on creativity, technology, culture, and life in Jamaica from his unique and often nuanced perspective.
Episodes
Don’t Miss Your Moment - A One Par Podcast S01E09
I wanted to have an honest conversation about recognizing the moments that can really change our lives. Inspired by Cabo Verde’s incredible World Cup run, I talk about why some opportunities are much bigger than they first appear and why being prepared matters just as much as talent. I also share my own experience of becoming Protoje’s creative director, what Valiant’s rise taught me about capital
I Don’t Feel Sorry For Men ft. Taylor Chung - A One Par Podcast S01E08
Welcoming my very first lady guest to the show! my close friend Taylor Chung. In this down to earth convo, we break down what it truly means to be a "girls' girl" and a feminist in the modern Jamaican landscape. We unpack everything from the toxicity of relationship standards on TikTok and Instagram to the hilarious realities of club culture, my town girl vs. country girl theory, and the strict bo
What Happened to Summer?- A One Par Podcast S01E07
School was done, your friends were outside, and there was always something new to get into. Somewhere along the way, that version of summer disappeared. We grew up, got jobs, got responsibilities, and before we knew it, summer became just another season on the calendar.In this episode of A One Par Podcast, I reflect on growing up in Jamaica, why adulthood changes our relationship with summer, how
Do Jamaicans Actually Listen to Music? ft. Fatalic - A One Par Podcast S01E06
In this episode, I sit down with DJ, creative and former Late Night Par co-host Fatalic for a deep conversation about Jamaican party culture, DJs, dancehall, soca and the way Jamaican audiences consume music.We talk about why some parties never “turn the corner,” the disconnect between DJs and patrons, why Jamaica can be such a difficult crowd, whether audiences truly want different music, and how
Caribbean Culture Olympics - A One Par Podcast S01E05
I give my honest thoughts on iShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour, especially his stop in Jamaica, and why I think it was such a worthwhile and special moment for the Caribbean. I also talk about tourism, youth culture, and why staying open-minded and adaptable matters in a fast-changing digital age.Timestamps(00:00) Caribbean Culture Olympics (00:34) Who is iShowSpeed? (03:03) How Does it Work? (06:56) Wh
Don’t Ghost The Client - A One Par Podcast S01E04
We're getting into something that's been on my mind for a minute: communication. Specifically, how creatives in Jamaica (and elsewhere) tend to go quiet exactly when they need to speak up the most.Talking about ghosting clients, missing deadlines without a word, and the anxiety that comes with having a difficult professional conversation. I've been in this industry for over 20 years, and I've hire
AI, Creativity & Jamaica; My Honest Thoughts - A One Par Podcast S01E03
In this episode, I share my honest, nuanced take on how AI is affecting creativity in Jamaica and beyond. I talk through the biggest concerns I have, especially the environmental cost (energy, water, data centers) and the copyright plus ethical issues around models being trained on people’s work without permission. At the same time, I’m transparent about the ways I do use AI, mainly as a tool to s
Reggae, Dancehall and The Streets - A One Par Podcast S01E02
In this episode of the Podcast, We explore the relationship between reggae, dancehall, and the "streets" from questions of class, authenticity, and cultural ownership to how “uptown” and inner-city identity shape the music. The conversation also expands into Jamaican event culture, looking at what really makes a party worthwhile, and the role patrons, DJs, and promoters play in creating the vibe.
Trinidad Changed My Brain Chemistry - A One Par Podcast S01E01
In the pilot episode of A One Par, I share my experience attending Trinidad Carnival and what it revealed about soca culture, Caribbean party energy, and cultural differences between Trinidad and Jamaica. I also discuss how a new affordable MacBook could impact the creator economy and explore the debate about whether reggae music has lost its sense of fun.(00:00) Intro – Why I Started A One Par(02
