Dared to be Free

 

“The Sins of Haiti: Dared to Be Free” is the electrifying first episode of a 12‑part summer series, Under the Haitian Skin. In this riveting 30‑minute journey, Souvni and Valentin peel back the layers of history to reveal the truth behind what the world once called Haiti’s greatest sin, the audacity to be free.

With a blend of poetic narration, humor, and unflinching honesty, this episode transports listeners back to a time before Haiti was Haiti, when the Taíno people lived in harmony… until the arrival of Christopher Columbus. From there, the story unfolds like a cinematic epic:

• The generosity of the Taíno
• The greed and violence of colonizers
• The kidnapping of African warriors, strategists, and leaders
• The rise of a resistance unlike anything the world had ever seen
• The unstoppable force of Toussaint, Dessalines, Capois, Makandal, and thousands of unnamed heroes
• The panic of global powers as Haiti declared: “We are human.”

Souvni guides listeners through the emotional landscape of a nation punished for daring to break its chains.

And just when the intensity peaks, the episode shifts into a comedic, symbolic skit with La Famille Pòt, where Columbus, a Nèg Mawon, Rochambeau, Makandal, Dessalines, and even the French “mailman” all show up knocking at the family’s door. A history retold with wit, warmth, and unforgettable imagery.

Tune in to our latest Podcast episode with Souvni on the MIKE, including La Famille Pòt skits! Each episode is available in English and in Haitian Creole. Streaming on all Podcast platforms. 

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The Sins of Haiti

 

Tune in to one of our latest podcast episodes, "The Sins of Haiti." You can listen on most radio platforms. 

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Souvni on the MIKE

 

Tune in to the Radio and Podcast show, Souvni on the Mike for real stories, laughter, and Haitian flavor. La Famille Pòt skits will also be featured on the show! Available on most radio and podcast platforms.

Ovila Jwe Wòl Kipidon

If Ovila wasn't such a beautiful homemaker, she would have been a matchmaker. Ovila tries to set her daughter up with the boy she believes would be the boy of her dreams. Tika has seen this before, and she has no interest in playing along in her mother's matchmaking games, especially when her reputation is at stake! Be sure to follow us on all our socials to stay updated on everything La Famille Pòt! 

Jodi a se jou a!

The day for the La Famille Pòt Olympics is here! Who will take home the prize, and who will be sent home on a stretcher? Our Jij Olenpik is here to determine it all while making sure all Pòts play fair. Who do you think will win the games? Don't forget to follow us on our socials below to stay updated on all things La Famille Pòt!

Poukisa Je Olenpik yo?

 If you won the Olympics what would you want your prize to be? Some would say a gold medal, others may say a cash prize for the Pòt it's a little different. Learn the origin of La Famille Pòt Olympics and what gain is at stake. In today's sneak peek, we find out the epic prize each person is work so hard for. Who do you think will be the most athletic Pòt, and who do you think might fold under the pressure? Tune in this Saturday on Spotify to find out and don't forget to follow us on all our socials below! 

Sis Epizod Sneak Peek : La Famille Pòt ale nan olenpik yo

 

La Famille Pòt is going for the gold! This week the Pòts are joining together and hitting the field to participate in the La Famille Pòt Olympics! Though they stand united as a family each person has their own secret method to wining the games, even Patat Si has a few tricks under her fur. Tune in this Saturday to find out who will be the ultimate winner of the La Famille Pòt Olympics! Don't forget to follow us on our socials linked below! 

Konbyen Pòt ki nesesè pou repare yon lavabo?

 How many Pòts does it take to fix a broken sink? With Dyak confident he could repair the house's faucet, Tika and Ovila knew he would need backup. But what happens when the backup backfires?  It looks like it's going to take more than teamwork and an instruction manual to fix this leaky situation.  Tune in this Saturday on Spotify to watch how this water park gets tamed. Don't forget to follow us on all our socials to stay updated! 

Gason kont Fanm

 For Patat si, men and women are very different. They have different hobbies, different styles, and different lives. For our manly furry friend, he finds himself to be so different from women that he doesn't even understand what they are saying! How these differences are addressed will be in Episode Five of La Famille Pòt: Lasiren, streaming Saturday on Spotify, free with ads! For now, enjoy this sneak peek. Don't forget to also follow us on our socials below!

Yon Vizitè Yo Pa t ap Tann

It is a practical sunny day, and Ovila is tending to her garden, growing her lovely vegetables. Who doesn't love fresh produce? Suddenly, an unexpected visitor rolls right up to the doorstep of La Famille Pòt to deliver news to Ovila! How she handles it is all in episode four of La Famille Pòt, streaming on Spotify! Don't forget to also follow us on our socials below. 

Katriyèm Epizòd Sneak Peek La Famille Pòt

 

If you thought La Famille Pòt couldn’t get any wilder, Episode 4 proves you wrong in the first thirty seconds. Ovila overhears one tiny word  “deportation”  and instantly transforms the house into an emergency evacuation zone. 

Depòtasyon? Se Vre?

 In Episode 4 of La Famille Pòt, Ovila proves once again that a single misheard word can flip the entire household upside down. The moment she thinks she hears “deportation,” she launches into full emergency mode, packing bags, shouting orders, and preparing the family for an immigration raid that never existed. Dyak, terrified to contradict her, becomes the world’s most useless referee, while Freya nearly melts from embarrassment and Tika desperately tries to explain that the word was actually “decoration.” And in the middle of all this? Patat Si, the family’s talking mouse, dodging brooms and bad decisions as he tries to calm everyone down. By the time the truth comes out, the house looks like a hurricane passed through, the luggage is packed for absolutely no reason, and Ovila is still insisting she “knows what she heard.” In La Famille Pòt, even a tiny misunderstanding can spark a full‑blown revolution, and that’s exactly why we love them.

Nou Pa Gen Pàn

 

For many facing deportation concerns, even simple words like 'Nou pa gen pàn' carry a quiet strength, not because everything is perfect, but because it reminds them they are not alone. People like Gayèl live with uncertainty that makes every day feel unpredictable, every plan feel fragile, and every sunset feel heavier than it should. Offering support means standing beside them without minimizing their fear, without pretending their journey is easy, and without using their pain as a story. It means saying, You matter. Your dignity is intact. Your future is still yours. And sometimes, the most powerful encouragement is simply reminding someone that even in the storm, their worth has never been up for debate.

WHAT HAPPENS TO GAYÈL?

Normally, sunset is a beautiful moment, the kind that makes you pause, breathe, and feel like the world is steady. But for people living under TPS, even a beautiful day can feel unpredictable. Plans don’t feel real, tomorrow doesn’t feel guaranteed, and peace becomes something you borrow instead of own. Gayèl’s story in Episode 3 reflects that reality: while the sky is calm, her life is anything but. Her decision to return home comes from living too long in a place where safety is conditional, time feels borrowed, and every choice is shaped by fear. For many Haitians, this isn’t just a storyline, it’s the quiet truth they carry every single day.

 

What Happens to Gayèl?

 

What happens when a Haitian woman realizes safety in America was only an illusion? Gayèl walks into the night, choosing peace over fear, choosing home over hiding. TPS uncertainty, immigration raids, and months of silence push her to a breaking point. This episode isn’t just her story, it’s the story every Haitian child overhears from the next room. Episode 3: when survival means going back to where your heart still lives.