//podcastplus.net/feed/brents-two-cents-the-semi-serious-thoughts-of-a-guy-in-belize~dd583d10 What's on Brent's mind? He's just a guy in Belize with strong opinions on current affairs, politics, the economy, and society. Unfiltered and uncensored, this weekly podcast will give you something to think about. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:48:32 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/8005526-disrespect-for-dr-manza-the-first-100-days-of-the-pup-government.mp3?blob_id=35902975 Episode 26 - Director of Health Services Dr. Marvin Manzanero may of won the hearts of minds of most Belizeans during the first 7 months of the  pandemic, but it appears he has become persona non grata with his new boss. Plus, my two cents on how the new government has performed during their first 100 days. Watch Jules Vasquez UnCut Watch The Gentle Perspective Podcast Listen to The Opinionated Kruffy Podcast Click here to leave a voice message for the this podcast. My Social Media Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/8005526-disrespect-for-dr-manza-the-first-100-days-of-the-pup-government.mp3?blob_id=35902975 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7872217-is-there-limited-talent-in-belize-don-t-bring-sand-to-the-beach.mp3?blob_id=35120638 Episode 25 - Prime Minister Briceno found his foot in his mouth when he tried to defend nepotism by suggesting there is a talent shortage in Belize.  Plus, what was an American tourist thinking when he tried to bring 1.5kg of weed into Belize? Dude, shop local! Some other Belizean podcasts to check out: Dominique Noralez: Walasaha The Natasha Stuart Podcast Click here to leave a voice message for the this podcast. My Social Media Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7872217-is-there-limited-talent-in-belize-don-t-bring-sand-to-the-beach.mp3?blob_id=35120638 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7737472-the-high-cost-of-ppes-sweetheart-contracts-why-is-the-gazette-so-difficult-to-get.mp3?blob_id=34320898 Episode 24 - Belize's largest public hospital is charging Covid-19 patients $200 per day just for the PPEs worn by health care workers! Why hasn't the new government done anything to end sweetheart contracts being offered by outgoing administrations? And if The Gazette is so important for Government, why is it so difficult (and expensive) for people to get a copy? Click here to leave a voice message for the podcast. My Social Media Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7737472-the-high-cost-of-ppes-sweetheart-contracts-why-is-the-gazette-so-difficult-to-get.mp3?blob_id=34320898 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7470271-is-belize-finally-flattening-the-curve.mp3?blob_id=32753710 Episode 22 - The statistics for Covid-19 infections appear to be much better than they were just one month ago. But are those numbers too good to be true? My two cents on why government should not ease restrictions, even if Belize is finally starting to flatten the curve. Plus some good news as Mrs. Rossana Briceno becomes our new Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children. Click here to leave a voice message!  Email to register for the virtual town hall meeting with Hon. Kareem Musa and Alex Lavin: ceo.secretary@homeaffairs.gov.bz Read "Between These Lines..." by Glenn Tillett Social Media Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7470271-is-belize-finally-flattening-the-curve.mp3?blob_id=32753710 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7119613-archive-kkk-pgia-udp.mp3?blob_id=30531766 The episode that started it all! Episode 1: The former leader of the KKK might be a citizen of Belize. Concern about Covid-19 when the Belize International Airport re-opens in August. And everything old could be new again when the UDP elects their next leader. Click here to leave a voice message for the podcast! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/7119613-archive-kkk-pgia-udp.mp3?blob_id=30531766 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/6834475-does-belize-need-a-lockdown-to-control-covid-19.mp3?blob_id=28990003 Episode 20 - A very tragic weekend following a terrible week in Belize. Is a nationwide lockdown the only hope we have left to turn the tide in the war against Covid-19? Click here to leave me a voice message. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/6834475-does-belize-need-a-lockdown-to-control-covid-19.mp3?blob_id=28990003 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/6729613-learning-to-live-with-covid-19-you-re-not-going-to-like-what-that-really-means.mp3?blob_id=28333750 Episode 19 - Over the last two weeks Belize has had one of the worst records for Covid-19 infections and deaths per capita worldwide. Government seems unwilling to take drastic action to contain the virus while many Belizeans are saying we need to learn to live with it. But living with Covid-19 doesn't mean what you think it means. Also, some good news about a good Samaritan that Belize is lucky to have welcomed into our country. Click here to leave a voice message! New York Times: Tracking the Global Outbreak Listen to Change Di Narrative Podcast Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/6729613-learning-to-live-with-covid-19-you-re-not-going-to-like-what-that-really-means.mp3?blob_id=28333750 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5851087-covid-19-campaigning-and-christmas-a-perfect-storm-during-a-pandemic.mp3?blob_id=24097084 Episode 15 - The number of deaths from Covid-19 in Belize has nearly doubled in the last month. So why does nobody seem concerned? And just how much worse might the situation be following the election campaign, with Christmas on the horizon? Plus a mix of good and bad news from the first 10 days since the Philip Goldson International Airport re-opened. Click here to leave a voice message for the podcast! Or leave a WhatsApp voice message at +501-601-8730 Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok email: podcast@oxaproductions.com Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5851087-covid-19-campaigning-and-christmas-a-perfect-storm-during-a-pandemic.mp3?blob_id=24097084 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5743351-forget-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-elections-in-belize.mp3?blob_id=23591428 Episode 14 - An election call appears imminent, but how will this campaign be different from normal due to Covid-19? My two cents on how there may be a silver lining to the pandemic as far as the Belize election is concerned. Plus, Kim Simplis Barrow bids farewell as Special Envoy for Women & Children after 12 years. Click here to leave me a voice message! Or WhatsApp +501-601-8730 Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5743351-forget-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-elections-in-belize.mp3?blob_id=23591428 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5635708-how-the-equal-opportunities-bill-got-killed-in-belize.mp3?blob_id=23081542 Episode 13 - The comprehensive anti-discrimination bill took years to make it to the Prime Minister's Cabinet, and that's where it promptly died. My two cents on how a small group of fundamentalist evangelicals managed to kill The Equal Opportunities Bill with lies. Click here to leave me a voice message! Or send a WhatsApp voice message to +501-601-8730 Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Watch The Gentle Perspective with Roneisha Gentle! Looking for a podcast app? Here are a some great recommendations. Buy Me a Coffee to Support this Podcast! If you would like to support my podcast please consider buying me a coffee for only US$3. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://chtbl.com/track/EE5522/www.buzzsprout.com/1196555/5635708-how-the-equal-opportunities-bill-got-killed-in-belize.mp3?blob_id=23081542