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Objeks & Tings

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Latest episodes

Episode 5 - Family Special

December 18, 2024 · 17 min

In the final episode of Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talks edition, we’re back in the flat as Lynda and Catherine cook for their family. The final touches are being put on the cook book (One Dish at a Time, Preserving Caribbean…
Episode 4 - Maureen Tyne

December 4, 2024 · 23 min

Welcome to the penultimate episode of the Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talks edition. For this episode, Lynda and Catherine leave the flat and head over to one of London’s most exciting Caribbean culinary finds. Maureen Tyne’s…
Episode 3 - Jamz Supernova

November 20, 2024 · 24 min

On the third episode of Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talks edition, Lynda and Catherine continue their journey into 18th century Caribbean cooking. They’re joined by Jamz Supernova, a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster, and…
Episode 2 - Richie Brave

November 7, 2024 · 22 min

On this episode of Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talks edition, Lynda and Catherine continue their journey into 18th century Caribbean cooking. This time around they’re joined by Richie Brave, host of 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave…
Episode 1 - Chef Dom Taylor

October 23, 2024 · 21 min

Welcome back to a brand new series of Objeks and Tings. This time around, our hosts will be cooking up some delicious 18th century Caribbean dishes. And we have some special guests along for the ride! In the season premiere, Catherine…

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Welcome to Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talk Edition!

October 17, 2024 · 2 min

In our brand new season of Objeks and Tings: The Kitchen Table Talk Edition, we dive deep into the enticing flavours and intriguing origins of Caribbean food from days gone by. Join us - mother and daughter, Catherine Ross and Lynda…
Episode 12 - It Takes a Village

September 7, 2023 · 22 min

It’s our last episode of the series so we are ending on a sentimental note and talking all things youth clubs with famed choreographer Boy Blue a.k.a Kenrick Sandy. Kenrick is a world class choreographer and earned his stripes in his local…
Episode 11 - Provision

August 31, 2023 · 22 min

This week we're talking all things music - our guest Chris is a hip hop musician who made an album in celebration of his British and Caribbean culture. In his music he touches on gentrification, racism, tolerance, acceptance, how British…
Episode 10 - Afro Hair and Beauty

August 24, 2023 · 22 min

The hot comb - an object that has a lot of meaning to many from the Windrush Generation, but even more so to our guest Rudi Page whose mother was one of the best around at using the hot comb. This 'ting' is still aiding the crowning glory…
Episode 9 - First Hand or Last Hand?

August 17, 2023 · 24 min

In this episode we're talking all things Pardner: a type of savings scheme that originated in Africa, was taken to the Caribbean by the enslaved Africans and then made its way to the UK with the Windrush generation. Due to…
Episode 8 - Smart and Stylish

August 10, 2023 · 23 min

Interesting textiles, bright colours and tropical flora and fauna. Inspired by her heritage, our guest Tihara Smith, has created a fashion collection. Each piece celebrates the vibrant cultures of the Caribbean, with a London twist. Now…
Episode 7 – Ebony, Not Ivory

August 3, 2023 · 25 min

A magazine, but not just any - when Ebony magazine came out in the 1945 it revolutionised the industry. For the first time, Black people in America and worldwide not only felt represented, but were also shown in a positive light. This…

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About the show

Welcome to Objeks & Tings, the podcast that brings you stories about the objects Caribbeans cherish the most. Over 12 episodes, Museumand founders and mother-daughter duo, Catherine Ross and Lynda Burrell, will be joined by guests who each dive into the significance behind an object that represents their Caribbean heritage, and explore the role it played in their British upbringing. Objeks & Tings is a brand new podcast collaboration between Message Heard and Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. Music composed by Tom Biddle & David Olowu. Learn more about The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, on their website Museumand, or on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Find out more about Message Heard, on our website messageheard.com, or on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.