SHADYVILLE Outside Edition, a lively and engaging podcast intended to celebrate the spirit of bars and hangout spots in Guyana, is coming on board from November 3, according to its popular social media personality host, Jocelle Archibald.

This podcast brings together a charismatic host and a diverse range of guests, including industry experts, mixologists, musicians, and local personalities, while offering a unique opportunity for businesses in the industry to reach their target audience.

“It’s the perfect platform to promote your bar or hangout spot to a captive audience while highlighting the benefits of advertising with the show,” Jocelle told Buzz this week.

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic eased and people became more comfortable returning to the outdoors, there’s no doubt that many new bars have been popping up all across the country.

Jocelle said she took note of this fact and saw that there was a niche market that she can tap into. While heavy focus is on who has the best restaurant and food, there’s no one really promoting the bar culture.

“Being someone up to the times socially, I’ve seen that that’s a market; no one is focusing on that aspect of our culture; who got the best drinks, cocktails, and a lot of bars are upping their game because we are seeing an increase in tourists,” Jocelle pointed out.

As much as bars and drinks will be promoted though, she said that certain personalities, including the police, will be invited on the show to talk about being responsible in these areas and the health effects of consuming too much alcohol.

While the high end bars will be featured, Jocelle said they will also be looking for the little cozy, hide out spots which offer equally great service. The first shoot of the show will be at Cigars and Cognac at Melanie, East Coast Demerara, and will be aired on Facebook live.
Meanwhile, for the past five years, Jocelle ‘Shady Mayor’, has been hosting the “The Shadyville Show” on social media which she said is not the average talk show but a week-day programme which discusses taboo topics and issues that are hardly talked about in a public setting.

“Shadyville is a place where the viewers can get their daily dose of ‘edutainment’ on relationships, women empowerment, gender and life issues,” she said, adding, “Where can Shadyville be found? Make a left onto Facebook two corners away from WhatsApp, we are right next to gossip.”