Reels & Riddims

About Reels & Riddims

Welcome to Reels & Riddims! Mikelah and Kerry-Ann, two friends and culture enthusiasts, give their eclectic mix of commentary and reviews in world of TV, Film, and Concerts. From dissecting storylines in TV and film that feature Caribbean characters, to the irresistible 'riddims' of the concerts, Reels and Riddims got you covered.

Publisher

Kerry-Ann & Mikelah

Category

tv & film · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2023

Latest episode

9 May 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 May 2025

   "Home Again": Deportation, Identity & Caribbean Realities – Season 3 Finale

   Send us a text In this season finale we take a deep dive into the 2012 film Home Again, a gripping Caribbean drama that explores what happens when deportees are forced to return to a country they barely know. Starring Tatyana Ali, Stephan James, and Lyriq Bent, Home Again brings to life the emotional and social challenges faced by those sent back to Jamaica from the U.S., UK, and Canada. We unpack the film’s key themes—like identity, belonging, reintegration, and systemic injustice Connect wi...

2. 

   25 Apr 2025

   Sugar Dumplin': Celebrating Jamaican Culture & Honoring Comedy Legend Oliver Samuels

   Send us a text This episode highlights the creative journey behind the film Sugar Dumplin, focusing on its themes of family, identity, and the impact of dementia. Tristan Barrocks and Donisha Prendergast share their insights on cultural representation and the importance of community engagement in the narrative. • Discussion on the personal motivations behind creating Sugar Dumplin • Exploration of the father-daughter relationship affected by dementia • Emphasis on the need for authentic re...

3. 

   11 Apr 2025

   Speed, Legacy and the Woman Nobody Missed for Three Years

   Send us a text In this episode, we explore two fascinating documentaries through Caribbean cultural perspectives - "Sprint" on Netflix and "Dreams of a Life" on Amazon Prime - offering unique insights on Olympic track stars and a mysterious woman who died alone in her apartment, undiscovered for three years. "Sprint" follows Olympic track stars like Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson and more preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics"Dreams of a Life" tells the t...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

71,948

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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