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TimestormHaunted Puerto Rico: El ConventoLalo recounts his cousin's ghostly encounter in an Old San Juan hotel.MINISODE CREDITSWritten by Wi-Moto NyokaDirection and story editing by Dania RamosSound design audio engineering, and theme music by Michael AquinoAdditional recording by Juan CosmeKelmi Bermúdez as LaloAdditional voice: Dania RamosSeries Website | Timestorm Apple Map Guide: Old San JuanAbout Hotel El Hotel Convento | About YemayaSeries art: Hispanic Legacy StudioTimestorm is a Cocotazo Media production made possible with support from the Corporation f...2024-11-0109 min
TimestormHaunted Puerto Rico: La Garita del DiabloLalo shares a mysterious legend about an iconic fort in Old San Juan.MINISODE CREDITSWritten by Orlando SegarraDirection and story editing by Dania RamosSound design audio engineering, and theme music by Michael AquinoAdditional recording by Juan CosmeKelmi Bermúdez as LaloAdditional voice: Dania RamosSeries Website | Timestorm Apple Map Guide: Old San JuanAbout La Garita del DiabloSeries art: Hispanic Legacy StudioTimestorm is a Cocotazo Media production made possible with support from the Corporation for P...2024-10-2511 min
Songs on SiteRenee Maskin | BeachfrontRenee Maskin | Beachfront -Featured guest: Renee MaskinSite: Beachfront at Asbury Park, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Horses”Lyrics and vocals: Renee MaskinLearn more about Renee Maskin at reneemaskin.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael AquinoBlog...2023-09-2514 min
Songs on SiteRenee Maskin | Asbury ParkRenee Maskin | Asbury Park -Featured guest: Renee MaskinSite: Beachfront at Asbury Park, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Scrimshaw”Lyrics and vocals: Renee MaskinLearn more about Renee Maskin at reneemaskin.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Theme composition: Michael Aquino2023-09-1113 min
APRENDIENDO A VIVIREpisodio 30. PERDÍ A MI FAMILIAR ¿AHORA QUÉ SIGUE? | DANIA RAMOSEn el podcast de hoy nos acompaña Dania Ramos Emprendedora, Conferencista, tallerista, y amante de la vida. Impulsa a hombres y mujeres a ser la mejor versión de si mismo y a reconstruir su vida desde las cenizas.
Actualmente es consultora privada y grupal e imparte los talleres "Adiós a las dietas" que esta enfocado a la alimentación consiente, conectar con la sabiduría de tu cuerpo. y Taller "Perdí a mi pareja y ahora qué hago? que trata de como reconstruir tu vida después de una perdida, que no necesariamente es la muerte, puede se...2023-08-2859 min
Songs on SiteModern Crybaby | Semicolon CafeModern Crybaby | Semicolon Cafe -Featured guest: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabySite: Semicolon Cafe in Jersey City, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Few and Far Between”Lyrics and vocals: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabyLearn more about Modern Cryababy at moderncrybaby.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdz...2023-08-2817 min
Songs on SiteModern Crybaby | Jersey CityModern Crybaby | Jersey City -Featured guest: Dylan Schroth as Modern CrybabySite: Semicolon Cafe in Jersey City, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“All of My Time”Lyrics and vocals: Dylan Schroth as Modern Crybaby Learn more about Modern Cryababy at moderncrybaby.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdz...2023-08-1418 min
Songs on SiteAli de León | Luna StageAli de León | Luna Stage -Featured guest: Ali de LeónSite: Luna Stage in West Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Déjate Llevar”Lyrics and vocals: Ali de LeónBacking track - "get to know you": Donavelo (license from Beat Stars)Learn more about Ali at linktr.ee/alideleonmusicProd...2023-07-2412 min
Songs on SiteAli de León | West OrangeAli de León | West Orange -Featured guest: Ali de LeónSite: Luna Stage in West Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Mistolin”Lyrics and vocals: Ali de LeónBacking track - "Juicy Fruit": WizzerOnDaBeat (license from Beat Stars)Learn more about Ali at linktr.ee/alideleonmusicProducers: Michael Aquino...2023-07-1016 min
Songs on SiteJackson Pines | Pine BarrensJackson Pines | Pine Barrens -Featured guests: Jackson Pines - Joe Makoviecki, James Black, and Cranston Dean Site: The Pine Barrens in Jackson, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Wheel” written by Joe MakovieckiGuitar, harmonica, lead vocals: Joe MakovieckiUpright bass: James BlackMandolin and backing vocals: Cranston DeanLearn more about Jackosn Pines at JacksonPines.com2023-06-2619 min
Songs on SiteJackson Pines | JacksonJackson Pines | Jackson -Featured guests: Jackson Pines - Joe Makoviecki, James Black, and Cranston Dean Site: The Pine Barrens in Jackson, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Depression Song” by Merce Ridgway SeniorGuitar, harmonica, lead vocals: Joe MakovieckiUpright bass: James Black Mandolin and backing vocals: Cranston DeanLearn more about Jackosn Pines at JacksonPines.com2023-06-1922 min
Songs on SiteThe Bass Chica | South Mountain ReservationThe Bass Chica | South Mountain Reservation -Featured guest: Caylen Bryant, The Bass ChicaSite: South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”Bass: Caylen BryantMusic and lyrics: Thomas A. DorseyLearn more about Caylen at TheBassChica.comProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocot...2023-06-1215 min
Songs on SiteThe Bass Chica | South OrangeThe Bass Chica | South Orange - Featured guest: Caylen Bryant, The Bass ChicaSite: South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Prelude to Sundiata”Music, bass, and lead vocals: Caylen BryantLyrics from the traditional West African poem "Epic of Sundiata"Learn more about Caylen at TheBassChica.comLearn more about the Epic...2023-06-0515 min
Songs on SiteThe Cucumbers | WaterfrontThe Cucumbers | Waterfront - Featured guests: The Cucumbers - Jon Fried and Deena ShoshkesSite: Pier A Park in Hoboken, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Old Shoes”Music, lyrics, guitar, and lead vocals: Deena ShoshkesBanjo and backing vocals: Jon FriedLearn more about The Cucumbers at TheCucumbers.netProducers: Michael Aquino, Dania...2023-05-2918 min
Songs on SiteThe Cucumbers | HobokenThe Cucumbers | Hoboken - Featured guests: The Cucumbers - Jon Fried and Deena ShoshkesSite: Pier A Park in Hoboken, New JerseyHost, audio engineer, editor, and sound designer: Michael AquinoStory & script editing and additional audio editing: Dania RamosAdditional episode narration: Alice MagdziakEpisode art design: Michael Aquino“Keep On Doing What You Do”Music, lyrics, guitar, and lead vocals: Deena ShoshkesBanjo and backing vocals: Jon FriedLearn more about The Cucumbers at TheCucumbers.netProducers: Michae...2023-05-2220 min
Hablando De FrenteDania Alexandrino conversa con Martín Ramos, periodista venezolano radicado en Texas sobre la crisis migrante y sobre como las políticas del presidente Biden han terminado por acrecentar el drama de miles de migrantes así como la economía de los estados fronterizos no tienen la capacidad económica para sostener el fracaso de los demócaras en el Sur de los Estados UnidosDania Alexandrino conversa con Martín Ramos, periodista venezolano radicado en Texas sobre la crisis migrante y sobre como las políticas del presidente Biden han terminado por acrecentar el drama de miles de migrantes así como la economía de los estados fronterizos no tienen la capacidad económica para sostener el fracaso de los demócaras en el Sur de los Estados Unidos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-1946 min
Songs on SiteIntroducing Songs on SiteIntroducing Songs on Site, where we explore the music and environmental soundscapes of the Garden State. The series features an eclectic lineup of Jersey musicians in conversation with host Michael Aquino plus song performances at unique locations throughout the state.Songs on Site is recorded in 3D audio for an immersive listening experience. It's a co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Producers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Host: Michael AquinoAudio engineering, editing, sound design, and theme composition: Mi...2023-05-0801 min
Songs on SiteIntroducing Songs on SiteIntroducing Songs on Site, where we explore the music and environmental soundscapes of the Garden State. The series features an eclectic lineup of Jersey musicians in conversation with host Michael Aquino plus song performances at unique locations throughout the state. Songs on Site is recorded in 3D audio for an immersive listening experience. It's a co-production of Cocotazo Media and You Don't Know Jersey.Producers: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos (Cocotazo Media); Alice Magdziak, Ed Magdziak (You Don’t Know Jersey)Host: Michael AquinoAudio engineering, editing, sound design, and theme composition: Mi...2023-05-0801 min
Untenured TracksE89: Going Into the Lava (w/ Dania Ramos)This week, I talk to Dania Ramos about creating audio dramas, writing for a young audience and the importance of challenging yourself as a writer.
You can follow Dania:
@DaniaDania
As always, you can follow Andy @heyDrWil and you can follow the show at @UntenuredTracks
2022-02-0838 min
Girl and The Gov, The PodcastGlobal Gender Equality, A Status Update Via Dania Gharaibeh, Team Lead, Gender Equality at the IRCGender equality is a complex and nuanced topic, and discussing it at a global level is no exception from this qualification. In this episode, we begin the conversation around it, peeling back some of the many layers involved in what the status quo is at large, why in 2021 we are only so far, and how geopolitics play an important role. Joined by the amazing mind that is Dania Gharaibeh, Team Lead, Gender Equality at the IRC, we also brought clarity on terms and concepts commonly a part of the equality equation, including defining what child and forced marriages are...2021-11-031h 09
TimestormWitness Find Remember...The Ventura twins create their own quest and return a trio of artifacts to where they belong.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design and music by Michael Aquino
Script consultant: Andrew Siañez-De La O
Additional music: Deivis Garcia, Lara Gonzalez, Aurora Méndez, Gabriel Muñoz, William Ruiz, Chris White
Additional recording: A. Agosto, J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Ponton, D. Ramos, F. Ramos, H. Ramos, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Leilany Figuer...2021-07-2932 min
Entre Mujeres SVDra Dania Trinidad, Neurocirujana EndovascularNuestra médico neurocirujana nos habló sobre Tumores Cerebrales conozca más acerca de eso2021-07-2428 min
TimestormAdiósAn anomaly lets Horacio say goodbye.
MINISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, L. Bermúdez, A. Catano-Saez, O. Segarra
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shuttestock / West Coast Scapes
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Also featuring Robert Asencio, Luis Bermúdez, and Aaron Catano-Saez
Guest musician: Gabriel Muñoz
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corp...2021-07-1309 min
TimestormCloudedLalo helps the Ventura twins locate the arrowhead before Kaylee returns. When an anomaly is triggered, Horacio, Alexa, and Beni find themselves in a murky place.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, J. Bracken, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, D. Ramos, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Tarapong Srichaiyos
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Angel...2021-07-0615 minEntre Mujeres SVDra. Dania Trinidad, Neurocirujana Endovascular¿Sabes que es la Fibromialgia? La Dra. Trinidad nos lo explicó durante la entrevista2021-06-2934 min
TimestormMemoriaHoracio recalls a visit to Old San Juan on the day he left for the School of Infantry.
MINISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Script consultant: Andrew Siañez-De La O
Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, A. Rivas, O. Segarra
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Unsplash / Clay LeConey
”En My Viejo San Juan” written by Noel Estrada and performed by Gabriel Muñoz (Cuatro)
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez / Horacio at 18
Alicia Rivas as A...2021-06-2911 min
TimestormTorre Más AltaJosie, Alexa, and Beni head to the El Yunque National Rainforest to retrieve a metal container from the base of an observation tower...unaware that someone else is also searching for it.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Kent, C. Ponton, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Amanda Roman
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Clau...2021-06-2215 min
TimestormEl YunqueEl Yunque, 1938: In the mountainous rainforest, the Ventura twins come across Gael, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, who hides a metal container in the foundation of a future observation tower.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Kent, C. Ponton, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Javier Cruz Acosta
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Vena...2021-06-1515 min
Transparencias con Tania RendónT8 E4 ¿Qué tipo de hambre tiene tu cuerpo? con Dania Ramos¿Sabías qué hay diferentes tipos de hambre?
Muchísimas veces cuando comemos no lo hacemos porque realmente tenemos hambre, sino porque hay un factor social, visual o de otro tipo que nos incita a comer. A veces es bueno y a veces no.
En este capítulo invitamos a Dania Ramos donde nos habla de los tipos de hambre que tiene nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos ser más conscientes a la hora de comer.2021-06-1031 minTransparencias con Tania RendónT8 E4 ¿Qué tipo de hambre tiene tu cuerpo? con Dania Ramos¿Sabías qué hay diferentes tipos de hambre?
Muchísimas veces cuando comemos no lo hacemos porque realmente tenemos hambre, sino porque hay un factor social, visual o de otro tipo que nos incita a comer. A veces es bueno y a veces no.
En este capítulo invitamos a Dania Ramos donde nos habla de los tipos de hambre que tiene nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos ser más conscientes a la hora de comer.2021-06-1031 min
TimestormShedHoracio recalls when his abuelo gave him a gift for his eleventh birthday.
MINISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, L. Bermúdez, A. Catano-Saez, A. Rivas, O. Segarra
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Zoya Kriminskaya
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Robert Asencio as Gael
Luis Bermúdez as Young Horacio
Aaron Catano-Saez as Jorge
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a...2021-05-2506 min
TimestormPunta de FlechaJosie and Janelly join the twins on a trip to the Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center to complete the quest. Tensions rise when Janelly and the twins disagree about what to do after the artifact is freed from the stone.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story, additional writing, and direction by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Guest musician: William Ruiz
Episode art...2021-05-1815 min
TimestormTibesTibes, 1980: The Ventura twins run into a pair of archeologists while searching for an artifact in an excavation site of a former Taíno village.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story and direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, L. Figueroa, Kristofer Otero, C. Ponton, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Alina Datsyuk
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventu...2021-05-1113 minEntre Mujeres SVDania Trinidad, Neurocirujana Endovascular¿Alguna vez has sufrido dolores de espalda? Con la Dra Trinidad estrenamos nuestra sección de Salud para la Mujer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-05-0834 min
TimestormPunta BorinquenThe Ventura twins return to the lighthouse they visited one hundred years earlier where they find an artifact in an unexpected place.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Kelmi Bermúdez, Leilany Figueroa, Kate Hernandez, Kristofer Otero, DeAnna Ramos, Frances Ramos, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Angelica Ubiera, Claudio Venancio
Guest musician: Deivis Garcia
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Wikimedia Commons
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horac...2021-05-0416 min
TimestormFaroThe Ventura twins seek a clue for their next quest inside a lighthouse in Aguadilla during the flu pandemic of 1918.
Please be advised this episode briefly depicts an earthquake.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, L. Figueroa, L. Gideon, Kristofer Otero, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio, N. Yannacañedo
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Library of Congress
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Vena...2021-04-2715 min
TimestormSeason 3 TrailerThe Ventura twins hunt for three sacred artifacts in a thrilling cross-island adventure that takes them from the ruins of a lighthouse to towering heights in a tropical rainforest.
Trailer content written by Dania Ramos and Andrew Siañez-De La O
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Also featured: Leslie Gideon, Kristian Otero, Carlos Ponton
Tim...2021-04-2002 minEntre Mujeres SVDania Trinidad, Neurocirujana Endovascular¿Conocen la especialidad de la Cirugía Endovascular? Con Dania conocimos acerca de eso, además de ser la primera mujer en ejercerlo en El Salvador y Centro América. 2021-04-2052 min
Quirky Voices PresentsMADIVA PODCAST 403 - Cocotazo Media - working with kids, Latinx podcasting, creator mentor programs, and Dania Ramos and Michael AquinoSend us a textHELLOOOO U GROOVESOME SOULS, WELCOME TO MADIVA PODCAST!Here's a more rounded look at, and advice on working with kids in INDIE AUDIOFICTION podcasts, 'n some advice on what 2 do pre recording, and when you have younguns in the recording space....as well as why libraries are important, the lowdown on the Google creator programs, TRAX , and the joys of the MANY MANY MANY talents of:Dania Ramos AND Michael Aquino of Timestorm podcast and morrrre!And do check out a...2021-04-2057 min
TimestormSeason 2 RecapA look back at season 2 of Timestorm.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Dania Ramos and Andrew Siañez-De La O
Directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Main Cast: Leilany Figueroa, Claudio Venancio, Angelica Ubiera, Frances Ramos, Jessica Bracken, Orlando Segarra, Alicia Rivas, Joel D. Arandia, Walter F. Rodriguez, Jennica Carmona
Featured cast: Michael Aquino, Trevor Brown, Aaron Cataño-Saez, Moutarou Diallo, TK Dutes, Darin F. Earl II, Florence Faison, Rachel Faison, Luis Figueroa, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Deivis Garcia, Ariana Martinez, Jane Mandel, Do...2021-03-0227 min
How I Make MusicTimestorm - Michael Aquino - In The TimestormThe piece of music we're listening to in the background is called In The Timestorm. It's the theme song from Timestorm, an audio drama about two kids who get the chance to preserve their history. Today we'll break it down and get into why and how it was made. You're listening to How I Make Music, where audio drama composers get to tell their own stories. Every Wednesday, we break apart a song soundtrack or composition and take a trip into how it was made. My name is Michael Aquino. I'm a composer, musician, sound designer and podcast producer...2021-02-1713 min
TimestormThe Hidden PastHoracio and Atabey prepare the Ventura twins for their upcoming quests—and additional clues are revealed.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Anton Khrupin
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broad...2021-02-1607 min
Sunday ShowcaseSonic Society #674- Time SleeperWelcome to the Sonic Society! This week as Jack is busy with his Clark Kent job, David brings an action-packed show from Dania Ramos and Cocotazo Media with the first two episodes of "Time Storm" and Shaun J. Nigro brings us "Sleepwalker" found on 8 Sparks Daily! It's Audio Drama time!Don't forget tomorrow begins NADSWRIM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-311h 03
TimestormNewark SoundsAfter Sonia wins the Newark Sounds contest, the studio version of her original song hits the airwaves.
EPISODE CREDITS
Script, engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Script editing by Dania Ramos
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock/Kolonko
”This Is Me” composed by Michael Aquino; lyrics by Michael Aquino & Dania Ramos
Main Vox - Jessica Bracken (as Sonia)
Backing Vox - Frances Ramos (as Janelly)
Guitars, Bass, Drums, Strings, and Clavinet - Michael Aquino
Cecily Simon: Monifa Brown
Timestorm is prod...2021-01-1907 min
TimestormTimestorm BloopersBloopers, outtakes, and lots of laughs with the lead actors of Timestorm.
EPISODE CREDITS
Audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Michael Aquino
Writing by Dania Ramos
Actors: Leilany Figueroa and Claudio Venancio
Additional Voices: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Artur Szczybylo
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program and our loyal Patreon community.2020-12-3008 min
TimestormSpecial: TreasureThe Ventura twins meet a mysterious figure and learn the name of the treasure they will soon seek.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Alicia Rivas and Orlando Segarra
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Wilqkuku
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Michael Aquino as Cofresí
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud m...2020-10-3012 min
TimestormThe Beat of Three MotherlandsMichael Aquino shares how he collaborated with musicians to create the music featured in season 2 of Timestorm.
EPISODE CREDITS
Script, audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino; Script editing by Dania Ramos
”In the Timestorm” (alternate version) lyrics by Michael Aquino & Dania Ramos; music by M. Aquino with percussion by Lara Gonzalez, Christopher White
“The Beat - Parts I & II” & “Naming” created and performed by Lara Gonzalez Christopher White
”The Beat - Parts III, IV & V,” “Areíto Heketi” & “Areíto Yamoca” created and performed by William Ruiz
”The Beat - Parts VI & VII” & “...2020-10-2719 min
TimestormRising SunGuaynia, Borikén, 1510: Aguey walks in the woods with his wife Karaya. They recall a simpler time before the Spanish arrived on the island and life as they knew it changed forever.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Claudio Venancio
Additional writing by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Aaron Catano-Saez, Ashely Kristeen Vega
Additional music by William Ruiz
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/vectortatu
Luis Figueroa as Aguey
Ashel...2020-10-2009 min
TimestormTake Up SpaceThe Ventura twins make new connections in their family tree.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/80's Child & Natasha Barsova
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Brissae Valdes as Melba/Elbita
Additional voice: Donatella Nesti
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the...2020-10-1309 min
International Podcast MonthCC: Tess Cocchio with Dania RamosTess Cocchio, IPM Org Team Member, interviews Dania Ramos of Timestorm.
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The Audio Verse Awards Nominee Showcase Podcast2020 Showcase: TimestormHey there! This is Dania Ramos, head writer of Timestorm, which is a middle-grade audio drama about twelve-year-old twins who travel in time to find their culture's true history. This is episode eleven: What is Missing, which is the first episode in our second season. You can hear the entire first two seasons at TimesormSeries.com. Thanks for listening!
https://timestormseries.com/2020-09-2217 min
TimestormInstantJosie shows the secret tapestry to Alexa and Beni and plans for the three of them to travel to the other store together…but someone tags along.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by A. Catano-Saez, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, C. Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Earth Trotter Photography
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken...2020-09-1524 min
TimestormPrimosThe Ventura twins travel to San Juan in 1999 where they find a message from family inside an iconic park.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Frances Ramos, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Claudio Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Brandon Wheeler
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia...2020-09-0823 min
TimestormMistaken IdentityJanelly finds a mysterious item hidden inside Taíno Comics and Games. Alexa, Beni, and Sonia join her investigation to uncover the identity of the person who hid the secret object.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story, additional writing, direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Ariana Martinez, Kristofer Otero, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Claudio Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / LydiaLyd
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rod...2020-09-0117 min
TimestormFull CircleLoiza, Puerto Rico, 1890: The Ventura twins meet a family of storytellers and recognize one member from a previous quest.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, and Claudio Venancio
Additional effects: FreeSounds/Glitchedtones
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Darin F. Earl II as Gabriel
Brissae Valdes as Elba
Cooper Tate as Pito
A...2020-08-1118 min
TimestormFirst ImpressionWhen the Ventura twins land inside La Academia de San Fernando in Madrid in 1852, they must find Francisco Oller, an art student who can help them with their quest.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Additional recording by Mark Pagán, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Andrew Siañez-De La O, Claudio Venancio, and Louis Vetter
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Louis J. Vetter...2020-08-0421 min
TimestormBeni's SilenceBeni recalls an unsettling moment during the music festival that left him speechless.
This minisode includes a moment of racialized language. Please see below for content resources.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Alexander_P
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Tocador: Wesley Tahsir-Rodriguez
Additional voice: Cooper Tate
Guest Musician: Luis Diaz
Additional original music: Lara Gonzalez, Christopher White
2020-07-2806 min
TimestormTapestryA look back at the moment when Datu learned about Josie's secret tapestry.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Anton Khrupin
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Additional voice: Alicia Rivas
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support from the Google Podcast creative program and our Pa...2020-07-2108 min
TimestormKeeping CountThe Venturas spend the day at a music festival in Branch Brook Park. Janelly does some solo investigating at Taíno Comics and Games. Datu joins Josie on a visit to her other store.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story and direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Painterstock
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura...2020-07-0720 min
TimestormBefore He Was CaciqueThe Ventura twins are sent to Guaynia, Borikén, in 1488 to carve the beat of three motherlands. They meet Aguey, a teen boy afraid to recite the Taíno creation tale at his village’s areíto.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Additional writing, story, and direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/Olha Turchenko
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alici...2020-06-3021 min
UnspookableIntroducing: REACH A Space Podcast for KidsThis week Unspookable presents REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids a weekly, family friendly exploration of our galaxy (and beyond!) with hosts Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien. Built for kids and based on questions from kids, REACH educates with entertaining segments, fun at-home experiments, and interviews with subject matter experts & thought partners from leading institutions like the Adler Planetarium, Cosmosphere, and more. Subscribe today, and get knowledge...within your Reach. A co-production between Soundsington Media and Sandy Marshall. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. On the first episode of REACH Brian and...2020-06-2329 min
TimestormUnfinished BusinessAfter the Ventura twins return from their journey to nineteenth-century Senegal, they face unfinished business with their friends back home in twenty-first-century Newark.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/design36
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Darin F. Earl II as Idrissa
Gary Kayi Fletcher as Malik
Daria M. Sullivan as Aminata
Wal...2020-06-2318 min
REACH A Space Podcast for KidsWhat IS Space? with Dr. Aaron M. Geller & Dania RamosOn the first episode of REACH Brian and Meredith ask the questions "What IS space?," "Is Pluto a planet?," and more before we are joined by an expert from Adler Planetarium and a very special guest on a segment entitled "Did You Know...?" This week's Activities:
“Life of the Pleiades” movie from AdlerSVL and todays guest Aaron Geller
Adler Planetarium's "Aquarius Project” interactive website
Online interactive about exoplanets and the future of our Solar System
Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and B...2020-06-1629 min
TimestormNamingIn 1810, the Ventura twins search for the beat of three motherlands in a Wolof village in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal in West Africa. They meet Idrissa, who invites them to a baby-naming ceremony for his nephew.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/design36
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Darin F. Earl II as Idr...2020-06-1619 min
TimestormWhat Is Missing?When a spring thunderstorm approaches the city of Newark, the Ventura twins hope they’ll soon be heading back into the timestorm. But first, Beni and Janelly suspect there's something mysterious happening at Taíno Comics and Games.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay / Prettysleepy
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Frances Ramos as Janell...2020-06-0916 min
TimestormSeason 2 TrailerThe Ventura twins are back! Their new adventures will send them to 3 continents…and 3 centuries.
Trailer content written by Dania Ramos and Andrew Siañez-De La O
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Guest musicians: Lara Gonzalez and Christopher White III
Series art by Hispanic Legacy Studio
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Also featured: Luis Figueroa
Time...2020-05-0702 min
TimestormSeason 1 RecapLooking forward to season 2 and revisiting season 1.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Dania Ramos and Andrew Siañez-De La O
Directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Featured cast: Leilany Figueroa, Claudio Venancio, Orlando Segarra, Alicia Rivas, Jennica Carmona, Walter F. Rodriguez, Joel D. Arandia, Emily Smith Córdoba, Frances Ramos, Jessica Bracken, J. F. Seary, Alexis Pérez, Carlos Ponton, Christine Mariani, A. R. Garcia, Ernio Hernandez, Isabel Pask, Isabella Ramirez, Marilyn Ricco, Liliana Zertuche, Maria Diaz, Deivis Garcia, and Angelica Ubiera.
Tim...2020-04-3018 min
Radio Drama RevivalTimestorm - Dania Ramos and Michael AquinoThis week, hear David interview Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino of Timestorm. Topics of discussion include:
Puerto Rican history
The choice to not change history
Colonization as a natural disaster
The spirit of Puerto Rico and identity
Google Podcast program, yay!
Binaural mics
Creating as a married couple
Bravery in Timestorm
Mentors and guides
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Find David Rheinstrom...2020-03-251h 10
Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative ProcessWriting audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos & Michael Aquino of TimestormWriting audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino, the producers and creators of Timestorm. Timestorm is an audio fiction series for children in… Read more"096: Writing audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos & Michael Aquino of Timestorm"The post 096: Writing audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos & Michael Aquino of Timestorm appeared first on Artist Soapbox.2020-03-1546 min
TimestormLas MaestrasA bonus episode featuring moments with women teachers: Celestina Cordero, Lolita Tizol, and Monsi Román’s fictional teacher, Señora Ramirez.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Additional music performed by Aurora Méndez
Featured cast: Leilany Figueroa, J. F. Seary, Isabel Pask, Maria Diaz, Liliana Zertuche.
Episode art design: Michael Aquino; original image: UnSplash.com/Carli Jeen
This bonus is part of the Kids Listen Women’s History Celebration Sweeps. Check out the other episode on the pla...2020-03-1008 min
TimestormThe Heart of NewarkSonia and Janelly perform in the Heart of Newark fundraiser at the Brick City Cafe. The emcee for the event is Josie Nevarez, the mysterious owner of Taíno Comics and Games.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
”te amo, me amas” written and performed by Isabel Pask
”Talking Spirits” written and performed by Aquino and Deivito
”Blackout” written and performed by J. F. Seary
”This Is Me” written by M. Aquino (guitar); Jessica Bracken (lead vocals), Frances Ramos (Additional vocals)
Episo...2019-11-2721 min
Long DistanceJaime's StoryIn 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. Then he tested positive for HIV. When he learned Filipinos were some of the most affected by HIV and AIDS in the city, he set out to do something for them and for himself — coming to terms with his own life and death in the process.Watch Jaime's story on Long Distance TV.Learn more at LongDistanceRadio.com.Support our work.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Di...2019-11-1900 min
TimestormConsolación by Claudio Brindis de SalasA behind-the-scenes episode about how the Timestorm team recorded violinist Aurora Méndez performing ”Consolación,” which was composed by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and narrated by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
”Consolación” composed by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido; performed by Aurora Méndez
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/refat
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support...2019-10-3111 min
TimestormThad's DealThad makes an admission, a deal, and an offer.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
”Yo Soy America” written by Deivis Garcia; performed by the United States of Boogaloo; recorded and mixed by Johnny Kray at Kray Studios.
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/Computerizer
Philipe AbiYouness as Thad
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Vent...2019-10-2410 min
TimestormMysterious VoicesThe twins do some sleuthing about L. J. Ortega and find a strange clue: secret audio with mysterious voices.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/TinchoFF
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Mysterious Voices ???
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcas...2019-10-1006 min
TimestormThis Is MeSeveral stages of Sonia's songwriting.
EPISODE CREDITS
Script, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Story by Dania Ramos
”This Is Me” written by Michael Aquino (guitar) and Jessica Bracken (vocals)
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/efes
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program and our loyal Patreon community.
TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids List...2019-09-3010 min
The Audio Verse Awards Nominee Showcase Podcast2019 Showcase: TimestormHey there. This is Dania Ramos, series creator and writer of Timestorm, which follows twins from Newark, New Jersey, who travel through time to preserve their culture’s true history. This is Episode 3: Atabey. Thanks for listening.
https://timestormseries.com/2019-09-2218 min
TimestormAnswer the CallA Newark neighborhood unites to get donated goods shipped to Puerto Rico. The Venturas finally hear word about family on the island.
Please be advised this episode mentions Hurricane Maria.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O and Dania Ramos
Story and direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
”Yo Soy America” written by Deivis Garcia; performed by the United States of Boogaloo; recorded and mixed by Johnny Kray at Kray Studios
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock/Azamatovic
L...2019-09-1924 min
Dream Gardens: Talking Up the Children's Books We LoveCall Me Maria – an interview with Dania Ramos
Podcast #061
For my sixty-first Dream Gardens kid lit podcast, I interviewed author and playwright Dania Ramos about the young readers novel Call Me Maria by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Maria is torn between two worlds, her old home in Puerto Rico where her mother lives, and her new home in the barrio in New York City with her father. Told in a mix of poems, letters, and prose, this lyrical novel tells of a young girl’s search for a place where she can feel like she belongs, and a voice to express the life around her and wi...2019-09-1631 min
TimestormInvisibleThe Ventura twins travel to 1975 to find an invisible danger at the University of Puerto Rico. They meet Monsi Román, a primary school student visiting the campus for a local science fair when a mysterious illness spreads among the judges.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock/Anton Khrupin
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
...2019-09-1224 min
TimestormChanging TimesThe Ventura twins come to terms with their changing neighborhood, friendships, and lives. The library gets critical help with hurricane relief efforts.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Story and direction by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock/MisoNemcek
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Ménd...2019-09-0523 minDream Gardens: Talking Up the Children's Books We LoveGiraffes Can’t Dance – an interview with Lori Orlinsky
Podcast #060
For my sixtieth Dream Gardens kid lit podcast, I interviewed author Lori Orlinsky about the picture book Giraffes Can’t Dance, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. With his long neck and skinny legs, Gerald the Giraffe just wasn’t made for dancing. Or so he thinks, until a friendly cricket tells him that he’s just got to find the right music to figure how to dance in his own special way.
Lori Orlinsky is author of the picture book Being Small (isn’t so bad after all) published by Mascot B...2019-09-0223 min
Podqueens LatinasEntrevista a Enrique de Vargas del Observatorio de PodcastsEn este episodio conversamos con Enrique Vargas un poco sobre su historia, cómo llega al Podcasting, cómo crea su primer proyecto de podcasts, Mirada Científica, cómo desarrolla el Observatorio de Podcasts y más adelante el Ranking de Podcasts de Puerto Rico, entre muchos otros temas. A continuación, te comparto un resumen de los temas que hablamos en esta entrevista: Cómo llega al Podcasting, todo comenzó con la creación de su estudio JYE Estudio, un proyecto para dar a conocer la música de los artistas independientes. Allí nace Talento Escondido (que origina...2019-08-2853 min
TimestormBrokenThe Ventura twins travel to Ponce during the turn of the twentieth century to retrieve a broken promise. They meet future educator Lola Tizol and world-renowned violinist Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
”Consolación” composed by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido; performed by Aurora Méndez.
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/refat | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio
Leilany Figueroa | Alexa
Claudio Venancio | Beni
Orlando Segarra | Horacio
Alicia Rivas...2019-08-2224 minPodqueens LatinasLo que aprendimos en Podcast Movement 2019En este episodio te comparto lo que fue mi experiencia, y la de mi colega y socio Cristóbal, durante la Conferencia de Podcast Movement en Orlando, FL. Qué es Podcast Movement, los nueve beneficios de asistir al evento, incluyo algunas de las lecciones de las conferencias a las que asistimos; y las nueve 9 conclusiones o recomendaciones de todo aprendido en la Conferencia. Enlace al estudio de Edison Research: http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Edison-Research-Podcast-Consumer-2019.pdf Episodios mencionados y a los que se hizo referencia en el episodio: Episodio #006: Aumenta tu...2019-08-2143 min
TimestormOrdinary LivesThe twins struggle to navigate their ordinary lives while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/blambca
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Philipe AbiYouness as Thad
Alexis Pére...2019-08-1520 min
TimestormTornSan Juan, 1838: The twins head to La Fortaleza to confront the Spanish guard officer who has stolen the plea for equality.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/muzon
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Carlos Ponton as Peña y Ruiz
Alexis Pérez as Román
J. F. Seary as Cele...2019-08-0816 min
TimestormLa MaestraIn San Juan, 1838, Alexa and Beni must retrieve a plea for equality. They meet Maestra Celestina Cordero who is fighting for supplies for her schoolgirls.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/antoniomas
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Alexis Pérez as Román
J. F. Seary as Celestina Cordero
Alyssa Bra...2019-08-0820 min
TimestormAtabeyThe twins return to the timestorm ready to join Horacio’s mission. They meet an incorporeal entity that helps them prepare for their first quest.
Please be advised this episode mentions Hurricane Maria.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/Forfunlife
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Mé...2019-08-0119 min
Timestorm...Will Change EverythingThe Venturas learn their family in Puerto Rico will have to brace for a second hurricane in two weeks.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design & original music by Michael Aquino Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/skovoroda
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
P...2019-08-0122 min
TimestormThe StormAlexa and Beni Ventura are yanked into a timestorm where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to preserve their culture’s true history.
EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design & original music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/Molotok743
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ve...2019-08-0119 minPodqueens LatinasEntrevista a Dania Ramos & Michael Aquino de TimestormEn este episodio entrevistamos a la pareja de podcasters Dania Ramos y su esposo Michael Aquino, productores de Timestorm, una serie de ficción en podcast. La propuesta de Timestorm les permitió ser uno de los seis podcasts elegidos para el Google Podcast Creator Program. En este episodio, Dania y Michael nos comparten un poco sobre su historia, información valiosa sobre el proceso creativo detrás de la producción de Timestorm, así como los programas, equipos y talentos que utilizan en el programa. Además nos regalan datos de su experiencia como productores dentro del género...2019-07-1741 min
TimestormTimestorm Series TrailerThe Ventura twins travel through time to preserve Puerto Rico’s true history.
Trailer content written by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Series art by Hispanic Legacy Studio
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Supp...2019-06-1902 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreIntroducing TimestormThe Ventura twins travel through time to preserve Puerto Rico’s true history. Trailer content written by Dania Ramos Sound design and original music by Michael Aquino Series art by Hispanic Legacy Studio Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Angelica Ubiera as Josie Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes fro...2018-11-0102 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreThe 2018 Cocotazo Audio Theatre FestivalA short play festival for your ears. EPISODE CREDITS Director - Dania Ramos Sound designer, audio engineer, original music - Michael Aquino Dos Voces Written by Walter F. Rodriguez XAYMARA: Jessica Bracken JOLANA: Alicia Rivas MRS. GOODWIN: Jennica Carmona PRINCIPAL: Dania Ramos Crap Written by Dania Ramos COUPLE: Michael Aquino & Dania Ramos Crap was presented as a stage play as part of the 2015 New Jersey One Minute Play Festival hosted by Luna Stage. Boy Crazy Written and performed by Nancy Méndez-Booth ADDITIONAL ROLES: Michael Aquino, Dania Ramos Cocotazo Audio...2018-09-0423 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreMartina and the MusicianPRODUCTIONProducer / Audio Engineer / Sound Designer - Michael AquinoProducer / Writer / Director - Dania RamosMUSIC"Cielito Lindo" - Written by Quirino Mendoza y CortésEngineered by Jim KillgorePerformed by Michael Aquino (Lead vocals, requinto)Deivis Garcia (Backing vocals, classical guitar)Jane Keitel (Backing vocals, accordion)Cindi Merklee (Bass)Christopher White III (Drums)Additional music written and performed by Michael AquinoCASTTELENOVELA ANNOUNCER: Alicia RivasNARRATOR: Jennica CarmonaMARTINA: Paula MoscosoSEÑOR GATO: Ernio HernandezSE...2018-07-0213 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreOpen Mic: Puerto RicoFour poems about Puerto Rico. Director - Dania Ramos Sound designer, audio engineer - Michael Aquino Theme song and original music written and performed by Michael Aquino "te amo, me amas" - Written and read by Isabel Pask "Blackout" - Written and read by J. F. Seary "1898" - Written and read by Deivis Garcia "Puerto Rico" - Written by Gloria E. Pérez & read by Jennica Carmona Transcript Cocotazo Audio Theatre is produced by Cocotazo Media in Essex County, New Jersey, which is situated on the traditional territory of the L...2018-04-0714 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreThe Cocotazo Audio Theatre FestivalA short play festival for your ears. EPISODE CREDITS Director - Dania Ramos Sound designer, audio engineer, original music- Michael Aquino Rincón Written by Tanya Pérez PUCHA: Alicia Rivas ELIZABETH: Christine Mariani MEDI: Jennica Carmona TITA: Jessica Carmona HECTOR: Michael Aquino JORGE: Bayron Rivas Unforeseen Circumstance Written by Edward Terhune LINDA: Joanne Maurno ALEX: Allen Hope Sermonia Something Inside That Head of Yours Written by Summer Dawn Reyes WOMAN: Alicia Rivas MAN: Michael Aquino Additional roles: Joanne Maurno, Dania Ramos, Allen Hope Sermonia Cocotazo Audio Theatre ...2017-08-2023 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreThe Last CallThis cannot be the end. Please be advised that this episode contains gun violence and explicit language. Read the transcript here. EPISODE CREDITS Writer - Ernio Hernandez Director - Dania Ramos Sound designer, audio engineer - Michael Aquino "Blood Heart" lyrics by Ernio Hernandez; music & performance by Michael Aquino "Only Human" written by Tim Conway; performed by Deena Shoshkes AHOTE: Michael Aquino MAYORCA: Marilyn Muñoz Ricco SKY: Gus Ibranyi VY: Dania Ramos NEMA: Christine Mariani TATE: Lou Ricco MICAH TAYMOR: Mike Traynor SOUND GUY (MLJ): Ernio Hernandez Additional roles: Michael Aquino, Gus Ibranyi, S...2017-07-1223 min
Cocotazo Audio TheatreHot DrinksWelcome to the Hot Drinks Cafe. Take a sip. Listen to life. EPISODE CREDITS Writer, director - Dania Ramos Sound designer, audio engineer - Michael Aquino Theme Song, "Cape May Warbler" & "Calenture" written & performed by Michael Aquino "Do Things" written and performed by Laree Cisco "Why I Stay" written and performed by Declan Remus "Sounds" written and performed by Ken Kusama "In Dreams We Do" & "The Only Thing That Separates Us" written & performed by Deena Shoshkes LIA: Dania Ramos CONNER: Michael Aquino JACKIE: Christine Mariani EDINA: Monifa Brown KAI: Salvador Navarro SOUND GUY (MLJ): Ernio Hern...2017-06-1625 min