WongaPod

Epizode

• "Born To Yap" 20.05.2026 52min

  In the Season 4 finale, Tiana flies solo and answers some questions posed by WongaPod listeners!
• ¡Chilitos, Andale! 08.05.2026 47min

  On the heels of Cinco de Mayo, Tiana is joined by Chilitos JaMexican co-owner, Chris Boxe, to reveal how Chilitos came to be... and his team's plans for what it will be.
• "Why Jamaica Struggles To Feed Itself" 01.05.2026 51min

  Tiana is joined Ashley to further dissect her most recent article, "Why Jamaica Still Struggles To Feed Itself" for the WongaBlog. Read more at wearewonga.com/blog
• "Miss Chin" 22.04.2026 51min

  The latest 2026 TikTok trend is "becoming a Chinese", but Tiana chats with one of Jamaica's original Chinese baddies, Tami Chin-Mitchell, on what growing up Chinese Jamaican really looked like.
• "Food Festivals In Jamaica" 10.04.2026 42min

  Tiana is joined by her dear friend and social media live coverage guru, Kian McKoy, to talk to good, the bad and the ugly of food festivals here in Jamaica.
• "Dukunno & Losing Recipes" 01.04.2026 52min

  Tiana is joined by creative director and cultural enthusiast, Yannick Reid, to talk about preserving Jamaican culture through food and everyday life.
• "The Protein Agenda" 26.03.2026 50min

  Tiana is joined by fitness instructor, Feli Wong, to answer the question, "Why IS protein in EVERYTHING these days?" We talk health, wellness and of course, big protein.
• "Biggest Food Marketing Moments" 18.03.2026 48min

  Tiana is joined by WongaMedia's Lead Social Media Strategist, Jordan Payne, to talk about some of their favourite food & beverage marketing activations of 2025.
• "A Dose of Nostalgia" 04.03.2026 46min

  After a 4 year hiatus, Tiana & Ashley are back to reintroduce the WongaPod.
• "Haffi Add Likkle Spice" 13.04.2022 47min

  Tiana & Ashley spend some time talking about their relationships with seasonings and spices, which of course is a rabbit hole that always leads to pepper - would we be Caribbean if it didn't?
• "Shibumi Boss Turn Miss Jamaica" 30.03.2022 51min

  Tiana & Ashley are joined again by very special guest, Miss Jamaica World 2021 - Khalia Hall. The trio talk Khalia's Beauty with a Purpose project (HEAL), navigating healthy eating and bioindividuality.
• "A Cow Only Have One Tail" 16.03.2022 59min

  The WongaPod is BACK after an ALMOST year long hiatus, and Tiana & Ashley waste no time in diving into the meat of some serious matters: the gentrification of Jamaica food, primarily through the lens of oxtail.
• "In This Panini Press" 30.06.2021 47min

  Tiana & Ashley explore all the ways that their relationships with food have changed on a personal and communal level since the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at how local restaurants have pivoted, and end with some words of gratitude for our Season 2 finale.
• "Stop Greet People Bout Dem Body" 16.06.2021 1h 12min

  Tiana & Ashley are joined by very special guest and close friend, Kerri Bell, to talk about the experiences as women with different body types growing up in Jamaica. Body image seems to be engrained in Caribbean culture as a conversation starter and icebreaker. We unpack what that means for each of us, while sharing our personal relationships with body positivity and food. 
• "Street Food In Jamaica" 02.06.2021 47min

  Tiana & Ashley take the popular Jamaican Twitter argument, "Does Jamaica even have street food?" to the podcast! They look at it from both sides, starting with a dissection of the definition of "street food". Shade is thrown.
• "Feed Your Belly, Feed Your Mind" 19.05.2021 43min

  In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, Tiana & Ashley explore some of the connections between mental wellbeing and food. We talk the importance of the brain, micronutrients and the general awareness of mental health as a concept for kids, teenager and adults. 
• "Shibumi Boss, Khalia Hall" 28.04.2021 47min

  Tiana & Ashley are joined by very special guest - head cook and bottle washer of up and coming plant-based catering business Shibumi, Khalia Hall! They talk Khalia's journey into the food world after pursuing a degree in Engineering, and they even chat a bit about exploring the plant based food landscape right here in Jamaica. 
• "We Got Da Juice" 14.04.2021 45min

  Tiana & Ashley discuss the history of juice, both in general and in Jamaica, with a brief commentary of juicing diet craze! This episode is sponsored by Orijin Juice Company and features a live tasting of 2 of their 100% not from concentrate fruit juices.
• "Bun Fi Run, Fish Fi Run" 31.03.2021 48min

  Tiana & Ashley chat about the significance of food at Easter time, particularly eggs, fish and the Jamaican favourite - bun and cheese. 
• "Lots & Lots of Noodles" 17.03.2021 43min

  Tiana & Ashley talk about the significance of Chinese cuisine on Jamaican food culture, including a live tasting of 10 different noodles, courtesy of Central Trading Company Ltd.