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Wherever It Leads...

Wherever It Leads...

Released: 2026-03-19
© Copyright 2026, Luna Shark Productions, LLC
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3 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-03-19
© Copyright 2026, Luna Shark Productions, LLC
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Jamaica: From Sam Sharpe to Hurricane Melissa, A Story of Resilience That Rewired The World

Jamaica: From Sam Sharpe to Hurricane Melissa, A Story of Resilience That Rewired The World

Jamaica is far more than turquoise waters and reggae rhythms—it's an island that rewired global culture while fighting for freedom across five centuries. Today, LUNASHARK producer and Co-Host David Moses dives deep into Montego Bay and St. Anne's p
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Jamaica is far more than turquoise waters and reggae rhythms—it's an island that rewired global culture while fighting for freedom across five centuries.
Today, LUNASHARK producer and Co-Host David Moses dives deep into Montego Bay and St. Anne's parish, exploring the birthplaces of Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey, the ground where Samuel Sharp's 1831 rebellion accelerated the abolition of slavery, and a nation still rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa devastated 41% of its GDP in October 2025.
We spoke with Ilia Tomlinson, Digital Platforms Manager at Chukka Caribbean Adventures, who shares insider knowledge on authentic experiences, local food spots, and how to engage respectfully with Jamaican culture. 
But we also confront harder truths: the legacy of political violence, ongoing corruption challenges, and the environmental impact of Chinese-owned bauxite mining operations threatening sacred Maroon lands in cockpit country.
This isn't your typical travel guide. We explore how tourism dollars can support hurricane recovery, why community-based experiences matter more than resort walls, and what it means to visit a country caught between global power politics and its own extraordinary resilience. 
Jamaica gave the world so much—now it's asking for something in return: honest engagement and some high-impact tourism… 
Episode Resources
⁠Visit Jamaica (Official Tourism Board)⁠ –⁠ ⁠🇯🇲 Official travel planning, festivals, events, and safety information
⁠Chukka Caribbean Adventures ⁠–⁠ ⁠🐎 Book tours, learn about their community foundation and farm-to-table experiences
⁠Kobe_1_Love_Tours ⁠- a travel service in Jamaica that provides personalized tour experiences for visitors led by Damien Wilson. (876) 561-9054
⁠Bob Marley Museum / Nine Mile⁠ –⁠ ⁠🎸 Plan your pilgrimage to Marley's birthplace and final resting place
⁠American Friends of Jamaica (Hurricane Relief)⁠ –⁠ ⁠🤝 Donate to ongoing hurricane recovery and community development efforts
⁠Netflix Documentary: "Who Shot the Sheriff"⁠ –⁠ ⁠🎬 Deep dive into the 1976 assassination attempt on Bob Marley
⁠Transparency International – Jamaica ⁠–⁠ ⁠📊 
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Release Date: 19/03/2026, 01:10:00

Description

Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces.
Learn more about the show: whereveritleadspod.com
Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem.
Luna Shark is proud to welcome travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying.
Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing.
On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit. 
 Wherever It Leads..., True Sunlight, Cup of Justice, Murdaugh Murders Podcast are distributed by the fwd. Network and the Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast is distributed as video podcasts on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. All are available wherever folks listen to podcasts.   
LUNASHARK is an industry-leading independent digital media company focused on producing high-quality audio and video content that makes the world a better place. Founded in 2021, the growing audio, video and membership platforms at Luna Shark have reached over 25 million viewers, listeners and members globally. Founders Mandy Matney and David Moses believe that our systems of justice are sacred, but not infallible. Our mission is to expose the truth wherever it leads, give voice to victims and get the story straight.  
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