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Mike's Moment Of... Cultural Embodiment Jul 4, 2026 01:05:05 Mike's Moment Of... | Episode 8 – Cultural Embodiment with Dr. L'Antoinette Stines OD In this deeply personal and illuminating conversation, Michael Sean Harris is joined by acclaimed choreographer, scholar, educator, and cultural visionary Dr. L'Antoinette Stines, founder of L'Acadco: A United Caribbean Dance Force. Together they explore the profound idea of cultural embodiment—how our bodies bec

Mike's Moment Of... Production Values Jun 6, 2026 59:25 Production Values | Sharon Schroeter | Mike's Moment Of… Season 2, Episode 7 What does it really take to bring great television to life? In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, Michael Sean Harris sits down with veteran television producer, scriptwriter, and production powerhouse Sharon Schroeter for a candid conversation about the craft, challenges, and rewards of working behind the camera. From he

Mike's Moment Of... Building Creativity May 2, 2026 01:05:45 In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, host Michael Sean Harris sits with Robin Baston—architect, lighting and set designer, and technical director for major theatrical and festival productions. Together, they explore how creativity extends beyond performance into the spaces that hold story, light, and human experience. Robin shares his unique journey blending architecture and theatre from the very

Mike's Moment Of...An Old Friend, A New Conversation Apr 4, 2026 01:01:40 Mike's Moment Of… An Old Friend, A New Conversation Featuring Totlyn Oliver Episode Overview Some conversations are more than a catch-up—they're a return, a reflection, and a rediscovery. In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, Michael reconnects with longtime friend, colleague, and creative companion Totlyn Oliver. From shared stages and church pews to professional paths that have evolved across

Mike's Moment Of… Tech Diva Discipline Feb 28, 2026 51:18 Mike's Moment Of… Tech Diva Discipline Featuring Nadia Roxburgh In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, we step behind the curtain and into the precision, problem-solving, and power that shape the moments audiences never see — but always feel. "Tech Diva Discipline" is a deep and dynamic conversation with Nadia Roxburgh — performer-turned-technical theatre powerhouse — about the unseen work behind t

Mike's Moment Of... Dramatic Exploration Jan 24, 2026 01:00:33 Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration Season 2 | Episode 3 Guest: Marcos James In this deeply engaging episode of Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration, host Michael Sean Harris reconnects with longtime friend, collaborator, and internationally successful actor Marcos James for an expansive conversation about craft, culture, discipline, and creative evolution. From their formative years with Cat

Mike's Moment Of... Songs and Stories Dec 20, 2025 52:49 Mike's Moment Of... Songs and Stories (S2 E2): Wayne Armond In this rich and soulful episode of Mike's Moment Of… Songs and Stories, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Chalice, Wayne Armond. Known for timeless recordings and a career that spans decades of Jamaican music history, Wayne brings wisdom, humor, and generous stor

Mike's Moment Of... Roots Evolution Nov 29, 2025 51:11 Mike's Moment Of... Roots Evolution (S2 E1): Clinton Fearon In this powerful Season 2 premiere, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary reggae artist Clinton Fearon for an inspiring conversation about his journey from the hills of St. Andrew, Jamaica to becoming one of the most respected voices in roots reggae. Together, they explore the evolution of his sound, the lessons learned with The Gl

Mike's Moment Of... Light Unpacking: We Are The Canon EP 040 Nov 16, 2020 01:03:28 We've reached EP 40!! My final episode in the season of #MikesMomentOf 🎉 This episode we do some Light Unpacking of a workshop run by Daphnie and Karl called We Are The Canon! Link in bio or http://linktr.ee/aelsean . . . #theaterarts #directing #decolonizingcurriculum #antiracism #tertiaryeducation #AmericasRaceProblem #artsactivism #latinx #latin #TheatreforSocialChange #Jamaican #BlackTheater #

Mike's Moment Of... Talking Tech EP 039 Nov 9, 2020 01:13:53 On the penultimate episode in this 1st season of #MikesMomentOf I speak with my good friend Alayna Hughes about her journey so far as an audio engineer and music technologist. Alayna was born and raised in Florida, but don´t hold that against her. She started recording music at age 15 and began playing guitar and drums as main instruments as well as making weird noises with drum machines. She atte

Mike's Moment Of... Maroons EP 038 Nov 2, 2020 01:18:57 This week, Hazel returns to talk about the Maroons. Two episodes to go for this season. This is Ep 38 of #MikesMomentOf COLONEL KISER COME OH Lewin Collection CD65 #4. Moore Town, Portland. April 15, 1974. Maroon Day Celebration Col. Kiser come oh we all a Maroon ay Col. Kiser come oh we all a Maroon ay Today a Maroon day ……………………. Ay ay aday, oh day ay ay ay Col Kiser come oh we all a Maroo

Mike's Moment Of... More Stories, Myths & Superstitions EP 037 Oct 26, 2020 54:43 This is my 'Not Halloween" episode …filled with more creepy Stories, Myths ands Superstitions from the Jamaican culture and folklore. Ep 37 #MikesMomentOf Bob Marley- Mr Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EREMO3W0mNM Andrea True Connection- White Witch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFSCdZlcYPI ANANCY MASH WAY/WASH WAY Lewin Collection CD19 #4. Baba Rowe Cawley, Accompong, St. Elizabeth, Feb,

Mike's Moment Of... Dinki, Zella, Gerreh + EP 036 Oct 19, 2020 43:30 Hazel returns to share in EP 36 Dinki, Zella, Gerreh + . Don't forget to check the show notes for extra links and lyrics. #MikesMomentOf @aelsean Benta Instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N-5qvJRaLI NDTC Dance Gerrebenta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmNC4q6F1i4 ACIJJMB Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ACIJJMB/videos ACIJJMB https://acij-ioj.org.jm WALK IN DEH Why

Mike's Moment Of... Bad Maddanlaw: The Breakdown EP 035 Oct 12, 2020 27:52 I breakdown my folk-fusion composition of Bad Maddanlaw to the most basic elements, examine the building blocks and put it all back together. #MikesMomentOf @aelsean TEDx Berklee Valencia : Folk Currency- Michael Sean Harris https://youtu.be/9FTVlwY1404 Links in Bio Apple Podcasts Links to Podcast, Book and Website Folkbeats & Blipspeak Single: All Forgiven www.michaelseanharris.com The Book (

Mike's Moment Of... Folk Invitation EP 034 Oct 5, 2020 01:28:32 You might not know it but, Hazel Ramsay-McClune accompanied Olive Lewin around Jamaica meeting people and documenting the culture in the 60's and 70's. This is the first of a few conversations I plan to have with her. #MikesMomentOf Folk Invitation. . . . Links in Bio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-moment-of/id1499298813 Podcast Episodes: http://linktr.ee/aelsean . . . #Jamaica #

Mike's Moment Of... Theatre in Education EP 033 Sep 28, 2020 01:09:11 For episode 33 I have a chat with Brian Heap @Brian.heap.3…all about immersion, education and theatre. Brian Heap is English-born but Jamaican by assimilation. A graduate teacher from the University of Newcastle on Tyne/University of Leeds he has shared his special skills in drama in education and therapy with a wide audience in Jamaica. He has worked as regional coordinator for Very Special Arts,

Mike's Moment Of... Proverbially Speaking EP 032 Sep 21, 2020 01:18:25 Joan Andrea Hutchinson @glademmache joins me on Ep 32 of #MikesMomentOf . We explore some Jamaican proverbs amidst stories of her inspiring journey so far. @aelsean BIO Joan Andrea Hutchinson ____________________________________ Most people know her as an author and performer whose work focuses on the promotion and preservation of Jamaican language and culture, but there is so much more to this

Mike's Moment Of... Anxiety Triggers EP 031 Sep 14, 2020 30:39 News, app notifications and comment wars can really take a toll on our well-being. Let's look at a few Anxiety Triggers in EP 31 of #MikesMomentOf Links in Bio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-moment-of/id1499298813 Podcast Episodes: http://linktr.ee/aelsean . . . Folkbeats & Blipspeak Single: "All Forgiven" http://linktr.ee/folkbeats Website: www.michaelseanharris.com The Book: A

Mike's Moment Of... Power Moves EP 030 Sep 7, 2020 01:05:19 Nadean Rawlins finds new and exciting ways to grow and navigate the creative space. Episode 30, #MikesMomentOf … Power Moves. Bio - Nadean Rawlins is the Founder and Managing Director of RAW Management, a Talent Management Agency and Production Co. Nadean has produced and directed five stage plays. She produced and co-directed her first short film Traytown written by Letay Williams in 2020. Rawli

Mike's Moment Of... The Link-Up EP 029 Aug 31, 2020 53:33 We happened to be in the same country at the same time. For episode 29 of #MikesMomentOf - you get to hear a typical convo with Karl @kobw , Shawna @shawnakaeburns and me. Links in Bio Podcast Episodes: http://linktr.ee/aelsean Folkbeats & Blipspeak Single: "All Forgiven" http://linktr.ee/folkbeats Website: www.michaelseanharris.com The Book: Audible: Mike's Pocket Performance Pointers https://

Mike's Moment Of... Music Mission EP 028 Aug 24, 2020 49:28 David Reid has been an integral part of Jamaica's musical landscape from before independence. He actually sang the demo of the anthem submission that became the successful entry and the National Anthem we sing today. Listen to that recording, plus an alternate version of the anthem on this, episode 28, #MikesMomentOf … Music Mission. #Podcast #JamaicanPodcasters #podcastersofinstagram #selfpub

Mike's Moment Of... Mid-Point Check-In EP 027 Aug 17, 2020 22:31 A quick check-in with what's been …and what's to come. Please check the show notes and click away…lol #MikesMomentOf EP 27 Winsome Wishes for Kids Charity - GoFundMe https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/support-to-impact-the-future Mike's Pocket Performance Pointers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PNEHCf Podcast https://linktr.ee/aelsean All Forgiven - single (Folkbeats & Blipspeak) htt

Mike's Moment Of... Jamaican Music: Little Known Facts EP 026 Aug 10, 2020 01:42:15 For Ep 26 of #MikesMomentOf I chat with Alvin Campbell as he shares a few little known facts about the Jamaican Music industry. Alvin Campbell is a prolific songwriter, scriptwriter and the Administrative Manager for the band Fab 5 (Lead by his brother Frankie) For more on Fab5 http://fab5inc.com/index.html For my new book: Mike's Pocket Performance Pointers https://amzn.to/31DIFCG For the new si

Mike's Moment Of... Boxes EP 025 Aug 3, 2020 01:33:23 August 1 is Emancipation day in Jamaican and some other Caribbean countries. This, EP 25 of #MikesMomentOf explores mental, emotional, cultural emancipation through exploration of the boxes in which we operate. Neila is back with me and we hear from Mijanne, Michael, Shawna and Coleen. Coleen Douglas is the Director of Marketing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Alv

Mike's Moment Of...Writers on Self-Publishing EP 024 Jul 27, 2020 01:03:47 This week I am launching my first book and I wanted to share with you the processes and inspiration of other friends who had their own experiences self-publishing. This is #MikesMomentOf ep 24. michaelseanharris.com/podcast . . . . #selfpublish #Writersofinstagram #author #amazonbooks #writers #caribbeanauthors #jamaicanwriters #selfpublishedauthors My IG: @aelsean Https://www.instagram.com

Mike's Moment Of... Code of Culture EP 023 Jul 20, 2020 01:06:57 This week I speak with Jermaine Rowe- we had a great conversation about the cultural value, codification and The Children form the Blue Mountain. This is EP23 of #MikesMomentOf … Code of Culture with @jermainerowe Links https://linktr.ee/aelsean or in my Bio. Also michaelseanharris.com/podcast #Jamaica #Myths #Superstitions #Folklore #Proverbs #culture #musicaltheatre #dance BIO: Born in Sp

Mike's Moment Of... Claiming Your Space EP 022 Jul 13, 2020 01:35:37 A stellar example of a Jamaican who has navigated some unusual and exciting international spaces, my guest for ep. 22 of #MikesMomentOf is The Hon. Sir Willard White. A Jamaican-born British operatic bass baritone. #UKOpera ##BassBaritone #AgeAnimo https://www.michaelseanharris.com/podcast Sir Willard Wentworth White, world renowned bass-baritone, was born on October 10, 1946, in Ewarton, Jamai

Mike's Moment Of... Gong Master EP 021 Jul 6, 2020 42:23 For Ep 21 of #MikesMomentOf I catch up with my friend @trinitydevi : #GongMaster #Kundalini practitioner #AyurvedicPractitioner We discuss her journey to, and current practice with these traditions. Bio Trinity Devi, is a Gong Master, Gong Avatar Trainer, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vibrational Healer. She has been in the yogic path and healing practice for more than 15 y

Mike's Moment Of... Jamaican Myths & Superstitions EP 020 Jun 29, 2020 40:51 There's nothing like folklore and superstition as a true cultural snapshot. For episode 20 of #MikesMomentOf my special guest is Journalist and Cultural Icon, Fae Ellington @fae.ellington .This was truly a blast and I'm sure there will be a sequel. #Jamaica #Myths #Superstitions #Folklore #Proverbs Fae A. Ellington (Ms.) CD; MA. Born in the 50s; shaped by the 60s; fired and glazed throughout the

Mike's Moment Of... The Discussion: Mirren and More... EP 019 Jun 22, 2020 46:11 Join me in a sweet conversation with my good friends Michael Holgate and Tami Chin Mitchell. We dissect the story of Mirren and of course, go on some interesting tangents …and we laugh- a lot! This is EP 19 of #MikesMomentOf #ashe #LPTPC @aelsean @mwaholgate @tamichinmitchell I've known Tami Chin Mitchell since we were kids performing on stage with Little People and Teen Players Club. I think Mich

Mike's Moment Of... Sound Track: Teacher & Engineer EP 018 Jun 15, 2020 01:00:09 For EP 018 of #MikesMomentOf I catch up with a great friend from Berklee College, Studio Engineer Marc Lacuesta. He shares some Nashville stories and a bit about his new post at Interlochen Arts Academy. @interlochenarts @puppytn @aelsean @berkleealumni Marc Lacuesta is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Engineering and Vocal Performance, as w

Mike's Moment Of... Story Time: Mirren and the Journey to Tera-Genero EP 017 Jun 8, 2020 20:02 What more could there be to 'Row your boat'? Join me as I introduce you to Mirren and the Journey to Tera-Genero. Have listen and play it for your children and friends…and let me know what you think mikesmomentof@gmail.com or leave a comment. Like•Rate•Review•Share•Subscribe and all those things. This is Episode 17 of Mike's Moment of… Story Time: Mirren and the Journey to Tera-Genero. #MikesMomen

Mike's Moment Of...The Journey: A Conversation EP 016 Jun 1, 2020 01:03:51 Today, I have a talk with my good friend Chevaughn about his industry trod…so far. This is episode 16, Mike's Moment Of… The Journey: A Conversation with #urfavouritesinger Chevaughn makes a smooth, rich, limitless and Xoul-FULL sound. He is a singer's singer, whose quality sound is unmatched by his peers. His ability to captivate with the magical tones and the rich timbre of his voice is only m

Mike's Moment Of... Reggae History Part 2 EP 015 May 25, 2020 50:53 We pick up the conversation right where we left off with Peter Ashbourne in episode 13. This is Mike's Moment Of… Reggae History Part 2. eter Ashbourne attended the St. Hugh's Preparatory School, the Wolmer's High School for Boys, the University of the West Indies in Kingston, the Jamaica School of Music, and has a Bachelor of Music (composition) degree from the Berklee College of Music (Boston, M

Mike's Moment Of... Theatre: One Jamerican Girl EP 014 May 18, 2020 01:23:05 Jamaicans are everywhere! Hahaha! This week with Broadway performer, writer, songwriter…more, and a bright light of positive energy- Syndee Winters. We talk about lessons learned along her journey; coping with the current life and career changes and her deep Jamaican connection. This is Episode 14 of #MikesMomentOf - Theatre: One Jamerican Girl. With over 15 years of experience on Broadway and on

Mike's Moment Of... Reggae History Part 1 EP 013 May 11, 2020 48:25 Peter Ashbourne returns to talk about some key players in, and clear up some misconceptions around the Jamaican Popular Music timeline. We spoke for almost 2 hours, so this will be Part 1 of 2 episodes. The second part, (Episode 15) will be published in 2 weeks. This is Mike's Moment Of… Reggae History Part 1. Peter was previously featured in Episode 5, Music Technology: A Jamaican Story Listen he

Mike's Moment Of... Turning Points EP 012 May 4, 2020 49:56 On today's episode, I talk about times along my journey where I had to make a major decision and what that meant for me. This is episode 12- Mike's Moment Of… Turning Points. The milestones I share are by no means exhaustive, but they helped shape who I am in some way. We can all look back and name a situation 'good' or 'bad', but the truth is we grow from each one of them, if we allow ourselves

Mike's Moment Of... Improv as Mindfulness EP 011 Apr 27, 2020 59:11 This pandemic's got us feeling anxious. Can improvisation guide us into mindfulness? I'm discussing this with my friend Neila Ebanks on Episode 11 of Mike's Moment Of… Improv as Mindfulness. NEILA-ANN EBANKS Acting Director of Studies of the School of Dance, Neila-Ann Ebanks, holds a Master of Arts in Physical Theatre from Royal Holloway University of London and the University of Surrey[UK], a B

Mike's Moment Of... Music: Life Negotiations EP 010 Apr 20, 2020 56:25 He's a drummer, teacher, composer, father and one of my best friends in the world. From his home in Stockolm, Sweden, we meet Mr. Andersson. We talk about life and career and adjustments to expectations on episode 10 of Mike's Moment Of… Music: Life Negotiations with Michael Andersson. Michael Andersson is a freelance drummer with touring and recording credits worldwide. Graduated from Berklee Co

Mike's Moment Of... Industry Routes EP 009 Apr 13, 2020 01:02:27 Dwayne has seen and done a lot, and there's still more to come. For Episode 9 of #MikesMomentOf … I speak with Dwayne Morris about his journey teaching, touring, working with artists and making music. He has much to say… Dwayne Morris' music career started some 20 years ago in the parish of Westmoreland where he discovered his passion for music while attending the Frome Technical High School. Af

Mike's Moment Of... Tech: Stage Tech EP 008 Apr 6, 2020 40:29 My very special guest for Episode 8 of Mike's Moment Of… Tech: Stage Tech is my very dear friend, Mijanne. Join us as we talk about her beginnings in theatre and her present situation. @aelsean @mijjymijj #MikesMomentOf #Jamaican #Theatre #SouthFlorida Find me on IG and Twitter: @aelsean Facebook.com/MichaelSeanHarris Youtube.com/aelsean For my gratitude posts: #MikesGratitudePost For my moments

Mike's Moment Of... Gratitude EP 007 Mar 30, 2020 25:06 How can you be grateful at a time like this? This is Mike's Moment Of… Gratitude. A conversation with Rev. Sheila McKeithen about gratitude and starting a practice of gratitude. We examine my practice of regular gratitude posts on Facebook and Instagram #MikesGratitudePost and discuss just how gratitude works. Find me on IG and Twitter: @aelsean Facebook.com/MichaelSeanHarris Youtube.com/aelsean

Mike's Moment Of... Culture: Dance EP 006 Mar 23, 2020 55:51 This week my guest is Marlon Simms, Artistic Director of the NDTC Jamaica and Dean of The School of Dance. We have an engaging convo about his journey as a dancer and the dance scene at present. Marlon Simms is the Dean of the School of Dance at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA). He completed a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of the West Indies (UWI),

Mike's Moment Of... Music Technology: A Jamaican Story EP 005 Mar 16, 2020 01:03:51 This week we take a historical journey with my guest and good friend Peter Ashbourne. He takes us from the beginning of the music scene in Jamaica to his studies at Berklee in Boston and his prolific career creating jingles, highlighting the technology of the day along the way. This is episode 5, a moment of Music Technology- A Jamaican Story. Peter Ashbourne attended the St. Hugh's Preparatory Sc

Mike's Moment Of...Clarity EP 004 Mar 9, 2020 31:49 Recently, Shawna-Kae Burns had a brief stint of Twitter fame for some comments she made on a televised entertainment show. We talk about this, relationships and culture on this week's episode ….as she set's he record straight and I throw in some unfiltered commentary in a Moment Of Clarity. Shawna-Kae Burns is a member of the Faculty in the Social Work Unit at the University of the West Indies, M

Mike's Moment Of... Body Talk EP 003 Mar 2, 2020 45:55 In this week's episode we have a conversation on body image with performer Courtni and Podcaster and Medical Doctor Mario Evon, Host of TalkTruthJa.com. We share our experiences navigating spaces and attitudes being larger than most in the entertainment industry as well as just not being 'skinny' anymore. We have a really personal conversation about adjusting expectations as we grow and also then

Mike's Moment Of ...Vulnerability EP 002 Feb 24, 2020 13:51 In Episode 2 ... Mike's Moment of Vulnerability, my special guest is Conroy B. Wilson. I've know him since high school days, we were both part of The Little People and Teen Players Club and founding members of The Ashe Company. I've placed his bio below so you can get to know him even better. In this episode we will discuss the concept of 'Vulnerable Moments' as a strategy to get right to the he

Mike's Moment Of... The Introduction EP 001 Feb 17, 2020 04:13 Hi! I'm Michael Sean Harris and this is the first episode of my podcast- Mike's Moment Of… Now, the name 'Mike's Moment Of...' comes from a series I've done for a couple of years now on InstaGram called Mikes Moment of Cheer … I usually do it in December and I drag my friends in to sing seasonal songs and Christmas carols …and its been growing in popularity …but it's really just a fun way for

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