The Rolling Calf
RECOMMENDED READING
Jamaica the Culture by Amber Wilson
Duppy Stories by David Brailsford
Anansi: Jamaican stories of the Spider God, by Martha Warren Beckwith
EPISODE EDITORIAL TEAM
Taryn Scarlett Taryn is a corporate professional based in the US. A native Jamaican, she steady reps the black, green and gold 🇯🇲. Her interests include travel, food and more travel. Taryn aspires to be the favorite rich auntie of her friends’ kids.
Sutanya Dacres Sutanya is a Jamaican American podcaster, writer, and host of the Dinner for One Podcast, a groundbreaking show about the healing power of good food. Check out her recipe for traditional Jamaican Fried dumplings, saltfish, and plantains here.
Richard Robinson Richard works in brand and product marketing. Originally born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and now based in Austin, Texas. he’s also a musician and is passionate about songwriting and producing music. You can check out his work here.
EPISODE CAST
Kelly Marie Tran (Host/Narrator) Since making her acclaimed, history-making big screen debut in Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, Kelly Marie Tran has quickly become a highly sought-after actress in live-action, animation, and audio drama projects. Kelly Marie Tran made history by voicing Disney’s first South-East Asian Princess with her role as Raya in Raya and the Last Dragon. The film was released to critical acclaim in March 2021.
Steven Etienne (Winston) is based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a professional Dancer, he is an Actor of Stage, Screen, & Voice. Tapping into his inner-child & pulling from kids he grew up with, Winston was an amazing experience voicing! He hopes you were as along for the journey as he was. Join him at stevenetienne.com for more!
Lisha López-Sernas (Jackie) is the Social Media Manager for Ochenta Studio. Based in between Paris, Chicago and Oaxaca, Mexico, she is of indigenous Zapotec descent. She is passionate about promoting diversity and has a special interest in the protection of indigenous rights and traditions so playing an extra in Cultureverse was especially fun for her.
Luis Raúl López Levi (Luis) is based in Monterrey, Mexico. He is the lead Sound Editor and Engineer on Cultureverse and moonlights as a voice actor from time to time. Luis is a 2020 graduate of the New Arts Journalism Masters program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). You can hear more of his sound work at Guadalajara-based podcast studio Esto no es Radio.
Lory Martinez (Emma) is the Creative Director/Executive Producer for Cultureverse. Lory is Colombian-American, originally from Queens, NYC. You can hear her other voice work in Spanish, French and English on Mija Podcast, another Ochenta Original.
L.R. Davidson (Winston’s mom) is a Jamaican/ African American NYC based Actress, Dancer, Teaching Artist/ Coach, and Voiceover artist and Narrator. She has appeared on many stages nationally, and has lent her vocal talent to the narration of many books. She believes in the transformational power of storytelling.