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Coop Back Podcast

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Coop Back Podcast is about cousins Wize Grazette, Alex and Kevin talking through all the random twists that come with surviving adulthood, both in Barbados and abroad. Along the way, you’ll discover that new anime to watch, a new activity to try, a review on the latest movie, reactions to the internet’s funniest moments, and plenty more. None of this is scripted, just us chopping it up about the things we love and the things we’re figuring out. If you want conversations that feel like hanging out with us in the living room, hit play and coop back with us.

This podcast is recorded in Barbados and Charlotte virtually (Most of the time).

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S2 · E7
October 10 · 1 hr 5 min
October Get Here Very Fast!
October came around FAST, and Alex, Kevin, and Wize have plenty to talk about! This episode kicks off with anime recommendations and the upcoming 2026 Resident Evil reboot before diving into Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Duo. During What If?, the crew asks whether we were taught to build careers or simply find jobs. Then it's time for News Break, where the conversation turns to AI security breaches, the soft AI takeover, rising gas prices, and the growing shift toward electric vehicles. From entertainment and technology to careers and the cost of getting around, the crew brings their perspectives, questions, and plenty of laughs. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 10:12 Try This 17:21 2026 Resident Evil Reboot 24:30 iPhone Duo 33:58 What If? 49:16 News Break 53:40 AI Hacking FOLLOW THE CREW The Coop Back Podcast: @coopback Alex: @Jamez_theford Kevin: @rasta_tesoro Wize: @TheRealWize Subscribe to The Coop Back Podcast for more conversations, and follow us on Instagram to stay connected! #Podcast #BarbadosPodcast #ResidentEvil
S2 · E6
September 1 · 1 hr 1 min
The Circus Before The Circus
Sometimes you need to get out the house, find something to do, and remember there’s more to life than work. On this episode, the guys talk about solo dates, why Barbados needs more spaces for people to actually enjoy themselves, and the struggle of finding community without every outing revolving around drinking or spending bare money. What’s one thing you wish Barbados had more of? More spaces for hobbies? Better entertainment options? Somewhere for car enthusiasts? Something we didn’t mention? Hit us up @coopback on Instagram and tell us what you’d add. Follow @coopback on Instagram to keep up with our favorite episode clips. Keep up with our hosts on Instagram Alex @Jamez_theford, Kevin @rasta_tesoro, and Wize @TheRealWize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E5
July 23 · 1 hr 22 min
Outside Callin'
Outside Callin' means one thing: it's time to link up! With Kadooment Day around the corner, we talked about our favourite tunes from Crop Over season, Summer tv shows & anime to watch and send thoughts and prayers to the Sobers family on the passing of our National Hero Sir Garry Sobers, The Greatest Cricketer ever. Follow @coopback on Instagram to keep up with our favorite episode clips. Keep up with our hosts on Instagram: Alex @Jamez_theford, Kevin @rasta_tesoro, and Wize @TheRealWize. <u>Chapters</u> 15:38 - Try This 28:07 - Favourite Crop Over songs 37:20 - What If 56:55 - News Break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E4
June 30 · 52 min
Touch grass people!
Sometimes you have to log off, step outside, and figure out what’s actually keeping you sane. On this episode, the guys talk about beating the after-work slump, why men’s mental health deserves real conversation, and how gaming somehow became both a distraction and a reset button. From Pokémon Champions having Wize in a chokehold to Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar headline, Barbados’ digital money shift with BIMPay and Google Pay, and the big “what if” of Barbados becoming an oil economy, this one moves between jokes, life updates, and the kind of future talk that only happens when cousins get on a mic. Follow @coopback on Instagram to keep up with our favorite episode clips. Keep up with our hosts on Instagram Alex @Jamez_theford, Kevin @rasta_tesoro, and Wize @TheRealWize on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E3
May 31 · 1 hr 2 min
Still Playing Pokémon, Still Paying Bills
On Season 2, Episode 3, we start with roadworks that make absolutely no sense, somehow end up talking about printing an entire Pokédex, online chess, and Tekken 8, then finish by debating influencer culture, content creator monetization, and whether Kadooment should be two days. In other words, a completely normal episode of the Coop Back Podcast. Chapters 12:25 Try This 14:21 Barbados' New Vertical Drama Series 29:47 IShowSpeed visits Barbados 38:12 What If: Should Kadooment Be Two Days? 47:16 News Break: Barbados Creators Still Can't Monetize Mentioned in this episode: BAKTUHBIM: https://www.instagram.com/baktuhbim/ GBS Stories: https://www.instagram.com/gbs_stories/ Follow @coopback on Instagram to keep up with our favorite episode clips. Keep up with our hosts on Instagram Alex @Jamez_theford, Kevin @rasta_tesoro, and Wize @TheRealWize on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E2
April 25 · 57 min
We’re Not Kids Anymore Guys
On this episode, we break down why The Pitt, Invincible, and The Boys have been some of our favorite watches lately, while also discussing the rapid growth of BYD and the future of electric vehicles. We also talk about aging, parenting, gym life in your 30s, bad business practices, plus the growing tension shaping today’s world. Follow @coopback on Instagram to keep up with our favorite episode clips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E1
March 27 · 30 min
We been gone for a minute... now everything gone crazy
Season 2 is officially here. After a short break, we’re back catching up on everything we missed including; Barbados' reelection of the BLP, US Imperialism, rising gas prices, and more! We also have lighter convo about the Winter season of anime and shows to check out now that the season is complete. Follow @coopback on Instagram to tell us what you agree with, and where we messed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E6
Dec 26, 2025 · 39 min
Stranger Things Finale, Barbados Wage Increase & the US is still bullying Venezuela
On this episode, we dive into the final stretch of Stranger Things, talk through the real impact of the Barbados wage increase, and explore what rising US–Venezuela tensions could mean for the Caribbean. We also reflect on season one of Coop Back — what we learned, the pace we kept, and what’s shifting in 2026 as we balance tradition, anime culture, and the world moving around us. Follow @coopback on Instagram and follow for more episodes that mix reflection, tech talk, and real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E5
Nov 28, 2025 · 45 min
My Hero Academia Final Season, Starting Five on Netflix & Barbados CCTV
On episode 5, we jump from wild food truck adventures and anime nights in Charlotte to the explosive start of the My Hero Academia final season and why Starting Five on Netflix is a must watch. Wize Grazette, Alex, and Kevin trade stories about trying new foods, fighting burnout, getting back into calisthenics, and building routines that actually stick. Then we close with the conversation taking over Barbados right now: the nationwide CCTV rollout. Is it real protection, quiet surveillance, or something in between? Chapters 02:54 Activity of the Month 17:40 Try This 26:21 What If 32:46 News Break Follow @coopback on Instagram and subscribe for more episodes that mix reflection, tech talk, and real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E4
Nov 14, 2025 · 37 min
Helldivers 2, President-Elect Bostic & Hurricane Melissa’s Impact
On this episode of the Coop Back Podcast, Wize Grazette, Alex, and Kevin record their first in person session and dive into Helldivers 2, the rise of President Elect Bostic in Barbados, and the wide impact of Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean. The crew also shares their monthly picks in Try This and unpacks a What If question about whether painful memories should be erased. The brilliant minds at @mindsofjamaica (X/IG) have created a tracker for fundraising campaigns, making it easier to support targeted donation efforts across Jamaica. Check it out here: reliefmapja.themindsof.com Follow @coopback on Instagram and subscribe for more episodes that mix reflection, tech talk, and real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E3
Oct 31, 2025 · 48 min
Uber in Barbados, To Your Eternity Season 3 & the US Bullies Venezuela
On episode 3 Wize Grazette, Alex, and Kevin unpack the backlash from Uber’s launch in Barbados and what it means for local taxi drivers to the growing tensions as the US military targets Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean Sea. In Try This, Wize recommends the anime To Your Eternity, while Alex and Kevin explore new tech like Huawei’s latest phones and the Endel sound app. What If discusses the future of AI and how it continues to shape daily life. Follow @coopback on Instagram and subscribe for more episodes that mix reflection, tech talk, and real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E2
Oct 15, 2025 · 34 min
AI Gatekeepers, Mindful Habits & BIM Pay
On this episode, we unpack the rise of AI gatekeepers in job hiring, the rollout of BIM Pay in Barbados, and how mindfulness is helping us all reset. Wize Grazette, Alex, and Kevin share how meditation and small habit changes are helping them stay grounded, even as technology keeps evolving faster than we can catch up. Plus, we explore a wild What If—how different would life be if World War II never happened? Follow @coopback on Instagram and subscribe for more episodes that mix reflection, tech talk, and real conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E1
Oct 1, 2025 · 42 min
Ghost of Tsushima, Apple TV’s Invasion & Anime Season Hype
The first episode of Coop Back Podcast is here, and the awkward energy is real. I’m Wize Grazette, kicking it with my cousins Alex and Kevin as we dive into the random twists of surviving adulthood. This time we’re talking stretching, meditation, and Duolingo fails, before getting into Ghost of Tsushima, Apple TV’s Invasion, and why the upcoming season of My Hero Academia has us hype. And to close, Alex hits us with a wild What If: what would life look like if we were still in lockdown five years later? 02:17 Activity of the Month - Meditation, Duolingo binging & Stretching 16:51 Try This - Ghost of Tsushima, Apple TV’s Invasion & Anime Season 27:00 What If - What if we were still in lockdown 5 years later (2020-25) It’s messy, it’s funny, and it’s just us figuring things out, exactly how a first episode should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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