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Tell Me About XTell Me About the Female Freedom Fighters of MexicoIn this episode X speaks with Daniel Fabelo and Diana Guizado. Daniel (he/him) is a Latino filmmaker originally from Austin, Texas. He is the son of Cuban and Puerto Rican parents. He graduated from UT Austin with a degree in Radio-TV-Film and, for a time, was a writer/director for online powerhouse Rooster Teeth. There, he directed numerous web series, documentaries and the sci-fi feature, Lazer Team 2. His latest short film, El Gato Feo, is a historical drama about the women who fought in the Mexican Revolution. It premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival and...2023-11-2739 min
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 Ep. 04: AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica - Navigator (Finale)Finale: Episode four explores navigating life after war. Tejana Host, Karen Alvarado, shares audio-adapted Latinx stories from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. Alvarado then interviews combat veterans Colonel Lisa Carrington Firmin and Jenny Pacanoswki as well as Latinx educator/artist Oscar Franco about their experiences with PTS, homecoming and how Latinx youth are engaging with veterans.***Warning: This episode contains references to sexual trauma, discrimination, post dramatic stress & graphic war imagery. There are sounds of gunfire, explosions and adult language***Audio Scenes (from AFTERSHOCK / La Répli...2021-04-171h 24
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 [Bonus] AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica: Spotlight on Liz HenselIn this BONUS Episode, Tejana Host Karen Alvarado spotlights Liz Hensel - - Latinx Marine, Podcast Host, Mother, Military Spouse and Writer! Through her piece called "Little Medina" Liz Hensel shares what it was like to care for a wounded little girl while serving in Afghanistan. Liz unpacks how that experience changed her and eventually reinforced the mothering of her own children back in America. Because April is Military Child Month, this episode is dedicated to military children everywhere!***Warning: This episode contains references to ethnic discrimination and...2021-04-1529 min
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 [Bonus] AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica: Spotlight on Johnny & Karen (creators)In this BONUS Episode, the tables turn on Tejana Host Karen Alvarado and Veteran Scholar Dr. John Meyer, the co-producers of Thinkery & Verse's AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica Podcast. Instead of Karen & Johnny interviewing veterans, instead veterans interview them! This interview originally premiered as part of Poetic Theatre Productions Veteran Voices: The Interview Sessions, hosted by Veterans Jenny Pacanowski and Omar Columbus. In this spotlight bonus, Karen & Johnny talk about their intercultural marriage, military service, veterans work, and their artistic projects inspired by the...2021-04-101h 25
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 [Bonus] AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica: Spotlight on Dr. Tom PalaimaIn this Bonus Episode, Tejana Host Karen Alvarado interviews Dr. Tom Palaima, MacArthur “Genius” and Classics Professor. They discuss ancient warrior culture including burial practices, and they unpack the Greek virtue called “Arête” and its relation to Latinx “Machismo” behavior. ***Warning: This episode contains references to suicide, trauma and descriptions of graphic violence. ***RESOURCES"Disillusionment of the War” - Sigmund FreudBilly Joe Shaver "I'm gonna live forever"Wisconsin Death Trip - Michael Lesy2021-04-0854 min
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 Ep. 03: AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica -- Grenade LauncherEpisode three explores the explosive nature of RELATIONSHIPS while serving in the military. Tejana Host, Karen Alvarado, shares audio-adapted Latinx veteran stories from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. Alvarado then interviews combat veterans/writers Rocio Iribe (Marine) and Dr. John Meyer (Army Ranger), as well as Latinx Historian, Mary Alice Carnes who is the daughter of a WWII veteran. **Warning: This episode contains references to trauma and discrimination.**GUESTS:Rocio Iribe Dr. John MeyerMary Alice Carnes 2021-04-031h 15
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 [Bonus] AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica: Spotlight on Maria Mia SalazarIn this BONUS Episode, Tejana Host Karen Alvarado spotlights Maria Mia Salazar - - Latinx Marine, Mother, Sculptor, Painter, Entrepreneur and Poet! Maria’s interview originally premiered as part of Poetic Theatre Productions Veteran Voices: The Interview Sessions, hosted by Veterans Jenny Pacanowski and Omar Columbus. ***Warning: This episode contains references to gender and culture related trauma.***RESOURCES:Maria Mia SalazarClaymore VetsClaymore Vets FacebookHerStory Fundraiser Merchandise10th Annual Poetic License Festival begins April 11th, @poet...2021-04-011h 09
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 Ep. 02: AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica -- the Door KickerEpisode Two explores how the cultural condition called “Machismo” (toxic masculinity) can influence soldiering and trauma associated with war. Tejana Host, Karen Alvarado, shares audio-adapted Latinx stories from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. Alvarado then interviews combat veterans/artists Victor Inzunza and Dr. John Meyer, as well as MacArthur Fellow/Professor of Classics Dr. Thomas Palaima about the historical ties to military masculinity.**Warning: This episode contains references to suicide, trauma and discr...2021-03-271h 05
Thinkery & Verse presentS02 Ep. 01: AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica -- Suppressive FireEpisode One explores Latinx Identity and Women in War. Our Tejana host, Karen Alvarado, shares audio-adapted Latinx stories from the 2019 stage play AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica. Alvarado then interviews combat veterans Colonel Lisa Carrington Firmin and Jenny Pacanoswki about their personal experiences with identity, gender and culture in the US Armed Services.***Warning: This episode contains references to sexual trauma and gender/ cultural discrimination. There are sounds of gunfire, explosions and adult language***Audio Scenes from AFTERSHOCK / La Réplica:“I want to be a US Sold...2021-03-201h 09
Decameron 2020: Survival through Stories10. Two monks, too many hens, a flood of soup, and four loaves of bread (Discussion of Day 1, Stories 4 through 7)We've reached the second discussion episode. Here we will pause our recitation of Bocaccio's Decameron in order to hear from our storytellers. Bob Jones serves as today's host, and we will also hear from actors Regan Sims, Johnny Meyer, Diana Guizado and Reagan Tankersly, the readers of the previous four episodes. 2020-08-0832 minDecameron 2020: Survival through Stories8. Emilia tells the story of a naive merchant who stumbles into the path of the inquisition (Day 1, Story 6)In the 6th story of the first day, Emilia tells the story of a wealthy yet simple man who foolishly stumbles into the notice of the dangerous and powerful religious inquisition. As a consequence, a greedy inquisitor begins leeching the man's money, but the merchant uses just a few simple words from the Gospel to reveal the hypocrisy in the clergy.This story was narrated by Diana Guizado.Translation by John Florio. Podcast intro: Karen Alvarado. Editing and Sound Design by Brady Marchand. Copy editing by Bob Jones, Ania Upstill, Karen Alvarado, and J.M...2020-08-0811 min