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Power of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Joe IllidgeWhat's up PoYiF family?! It's Wilson and Lu coming at you with a special What's Up Wednesday. We're talking with long time friend of the show Joe Illidge about a collaborative kickstarter project called "The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community". Support the kickstarter here. Learn more about the access guide here. Follow Joe on Twitter and/or Instagram. Follow us on IG and Twitter: @poyifpod.
2022-01-031h 22Power of You in Fiction PodcastAcross The Broken Tide: What's Up Wednesday w/ LaKase CousinoWhat it do PoYiF family! Wilson and Lu are back it with another What's Up Wednesday featuring another awesome friend of the show. This time their guest is none other than the greatest big sister they could ever wish for -- LaKase Cousino! You see, LaKase has written an entire novel; her debut in fact! Titled Across The Broken Tide. And your favorite story consumers got the chance to dive into an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) and ask her some fun & illuminating questions. So! Sit back and enjoy this conversation amongst friends and fans of gre...
2021-06-101h 23Power of You in Fiction PodcastGreen Lantern Goes Cosmic: What's Up Wednesday w/ Geoffrey Thorne Pt. 3What's up PoYiF fans?! It's Wilson and Lu coming at you with another What's Up Wednesday. This time we're doing a 3 part profile on Geoffrey Thorne the new writer for DC's Green Lantern and he's got some big plans!!! Hopefully we've convinced that Goeff was right for this book, because this is the part where we get to talk about the book! We think if Geoff gets his run we're going to look back at this issue and see all the groundwork being laid. There's a lot going on and a lot of questions to...
2021-04-071h 00Power of You in Fiction PodcastGreen Lantern Goes Cosmic: What's Up Wednesday w/ Geoffrey Thorne Pt. 1 (Remixed)What's up PoYiF fans?! It's Wilson and Lu coming at you with another What's Up Wednesday. This time we're doing a 3 part profile on Geoffrey Thorne the new writer for DC's Green Lantern and he's got some big plans!!! In Part II or as Lu likes to call it, Part I remix, we discuss all the things we discussed in part 1, but through the lens of Geoffrey Thorne's Blackness. It's a story you've heard JUST NOT LIKE THIS. Did we mention that John Stewart is the center of his Green Lantern run? We think his B...
2021-04-0759 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastGreen Lantern Goes Cosmic: What's Up Wednesday w/ Geoffrey Thorne Pt. 1What's up PoYiF fans?! It's Wilson and Lu coming at you with another What's Up Wednesday. This time we're doing a 3 part profile on Geoffrey Thorne the new writer for DC's Green Lantern and he's got some big plans!!! In Part I, we discuss Geoff's love of sci-fi, his journey to becoming a writer, his storytelling style through his work on Marvel's Mosaic and how he ended up taking on the DC Cosmos as the writer of Green Lantern. Hopefully by the end of this episode why we think that Geoff is the right writer...
2021-04-0752 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Sophie Campbell Pt. 3Part 3 of 3 -- The finale of the crew's discussion with Sophie Campbell.
2021-03-1836 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Sophie Campbell Pt. 2Part 2 of 3 - The second leg of the crew's dope conversation with Sophie Campbell about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and her continued growth as a creator.
2021-03-1832 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Sophie Campbell Pt. 1To commemorate Women's History Month 2021, the crew was blessed with the opportunity to interview Sophie Campbell -- writer/artist/creator extraordinaire. They talk her origin story, her love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and her journey from writing "Turtles" fanfic to handling the scripts and artwork for the current run of IDW's TMNT. This is part one of a three part special.
2021-03-1830 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Anne Bean - 3 Year Anniversary of Emerald Comics DistroWilson and Lu share some fun stories and great conversation with friend of the show Anne Bean as they celebrate her comic book distribution company's three year anniversary! Pop some champers for Anne and Emerald Comics Distro, yay! You can find more about Emerald Comics Distro and most of the creative properties mentioned using the hyperlinks below. Emerald Comics Distro main website Lucy Bellwood's The Right Number Project Kat Vellos "We Should Get Together" / Connection Club Jen Vaughn Very Very Spaceship An explanation of Ki-Sho-Ten-Ketsu ...
2020-10-071h 13Power of You in Fiction PodcastMito de la CreaciónEnjoy the full length Taino Creation Myth read by Alexandra Román en Español.
2020-08-1211 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastToe in Two WorldsSome Rico en Sueños bonus content for you all. Wilson sat down with José Gutiérrez Rivera, artist and contributor to the Ricanstruction anthology. The conversation was wide ranging, so this is just an excerpt of that conversation. Follow José on instagram @ jagr10. Enjoy!
2020-05-2111 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastArt is Active, Art is Powerful Hey podcast family! It's the sixth and final episode of the team's Rico en Sueños season! Wilson and Lu wrap up the season highlighting how art and activism intersect, and the ways Puerto Ricans have used their art to engage politically and push for actionable changes. The guys will also reflect on what they've learned while working on this project and how those lessons have shaped them. More information on Edgardo's "The Color of Power" curation can be found here and you can purchase the Resilient Art Zine feature Rosa Colon here. ...
2020-04-021h 00Power of You in Fiction PodcastThe War of ArtFor our third minisode of the season, Lu taps back in to tell the tale of a war that's not really a war. It's a tale of contradictions, hypocrisy, and resistance. Enjoy!
2020-03-2624 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastJuracán What's up podcast family! The fifth episode entry of the team's Rico en Sueños series focuses on the community, the perseverance, and willingness to give and share that's at the center of Puerto Rican culture. In the face of tragedy and traumatic events these qualities continually shine through. Tag along with the fellas as they learn themselves some dopeness. Edgardo is consistently doing amazing things. You can stay up to date with him and his passions via his Twitter and IG. The Kickstarter that features Rosa Colon can be found her...
2020-03-1149 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastBonus Content: DiasporicansThe bonus piece Navani and Wilson mentioned in episode four focused on the debate that surrounded Madison Anderson being crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2019. Enjoy!
2020-02-1010 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPuerto Rican Enough? Welcome back podcast fam! The PoYiF team is excited to get back into groove after their mid-season break and finish off their journey of exploring the reciprocal impact and influence art and identity have had on the island of Puerto Rico and its people. This episode will tackle the tension many members of the Puerto Rican diaspora experience with being a person of two identities or "bi-cultural" as guest host Navani Otero puts in. So join Wilson and Navani as they try to grapple with what it means to be "Puerto Rican Enough". As mentioned b...
2020-01-2744 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastTaino Creation MythA creation story to start off the new year! Enjoy the full length Taino Creation Myth read by Navani Otero.
2020-01-0609 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastLanguage Wars For episode three of Rico en Sueños Wilson and Lu continue their journey through identity focusing on the all important and impactful concept of language. You'll learn some history and discover how language has played a large role in the creative process of the fellas' primary guests for this episode -- Yasmin Flores Montanez and Sara Ramos Sepúlveda. For Sara's Nightless webcomic check out the website and for a ton of her other works take a gander throughout her Twitter - @5toMARTES and IG. Check out Yasmin's work on Twit...
2019-12-2543 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Jerome Walford: G'wan Anthology Vol. 2In between the #RicoEnSuenos season Wilson and Lu took some time chat it up with Jerome Walford of @forwardcomix about Gwan Anthology Vol. 2! Support the Kickstarter here Purchase Gwan Volume 1 here
2019-12-111h 08Power of You in Fiction PodcastJibaroWe're back with our second 'minisode'. This time Wilson takes the helm to guide us through the word "Jibaro". Enjoy! Credits Intro clip taken from Dead Poets Society (1989, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV) Outro music - Errante by Jose Luis Rodriguez and Maso Riveria
2019-12-0510 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastNegrita Welcome back to Rico en Sueños all! Lu and Wilson hope episode one was equal parts entertaining and enlightening because they're here to bring you the second submission of the season; and what a submission is it! They've got three fabulous and phenomenal guests for this episode -- Esmeralda Santiago, Isabel Dieppa, and Venessa Vida-Kelley -- who reflect and share their thoughts about the prominent cultural influence the people of Africa brought to the island of Puerto Rico during their enslavement, and how the blending of African, Taino, and Spanish traditions helped to shape Puerto Rico in the c...
2019-11-2052 minPower of You in Fiction Podcast¿Y Tu Abuela Donde Esta?Wilson and Lu have got some extra content for y'all. As Lu so graciously explains, these 'minisodes' will serve as a bridge between our main Rico en Sueños episodes for this season. This first minisode features some of our favorite guests dropping some knowledge nuggets left and right. Enjoy!
2019-11-1316 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastSoy Taino: El Sol y El Coquí And. We. Are. Back! For another good and (hopefully) long time. Welcome to Rico en Sueños, the inaugural season of the Power of You in Fiction Podcast. For episode one, titled Soy Taino: El Sol y El Coquí, Wilson and Lu journey back into time to look at how the Taino people have influenced creators of Puerto Rican heritage, the island itself, and the world at large. They also talk to two Puerto Rican creators, Ronnie Garcia and Alexandra Román, who have taken inspiration from their Taino ancestry to create amazing works of fict...
2019-11-0747 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastComing Soon: Rico en SueñosThe island of Puerto Rico has been in the news a lot for the past few years. However, many of us still don't know much about its people and their history, and the little we have learned rarely comes from Puerto Rican voices. With that in mind, this season on the Power of You in Fiction, we present "Rico en Sueños". We'll talk to Puerto Rican creators about their relationship with the island, how it influences their work, and what they hope to share about the island with the world.
2019-10-0203 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastAllow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves...For our long time listeners - it's a new format, new mission, same dope team, and same dope content. For our first timers - Welcome! Fpr everyone, we hope you're as excited as Wilson and Lu (and LasKase too) to embark on a journey of discovering the superpowers within us all. This is...The Power of You in Fiction -- the non-fiction podcast about fiction and its effects on our lives.
2019-09-0102 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 5: Trying to be Like You (Part 3)Rolling in and closing out our #POYIF series is the final installment of episode five "Trying to be Like You". Lu and Wilson discuss the final stages of the critical thinking model and the life changing ways aspirational figures can influence us and our choices. To everyone involved in the making of the Power of You in Fiction special, thank you for sticking with us through the entire process! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod Follow Wilson and Lu on t...
2019-07-1136 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastYour Voice Can Carve Mountains! - Shawna Mills and Boom Tag XWe know we're off season but we are coming at you with an episode featuring Shawna Mills!!! Check them out the Boom Tag X kickstarter which ends 7/13/19!!! Website: boomtagx.com Kickstarter: kck.st/2JI0ER5 Shawna Mills is an animator whose work has appeared on nearly every network you can think of that produces cartoons. She's done work for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Marvel Entertainment, and Lucas Films. Now she's out to make her own animated series that infuses anime influences and urban environments into an action packed world where soun...
2019-07-051h 19Power of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 5: Trying to be Like You (Part 2)It's here! It is finally here! Part 2 of #POYIF episode five "Trying to be Like You". Lu and Wilson are continuing to weave the tale of fictional aspirational figures and how they can impact our real life desires and goals. Enjoy and come back for part 3 and then our series finale! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod Follow Wilson, LaKase, and Lu on twitter/IG: @word2wilson, @LaKasePerry (@lakaseface on IG) and @shenz_da_griot Send letters: podcast@c...
2019-04-2440 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's up Wednesday w/ Tiffney LaingLaKase and Wilson got a chance to interview another amazing creator, Tiffney Laing of Bevy and Dave. Tiffney is powerful, positive, and poised for immense success within the toy-making industry with an innovative and inspiring toy called the History Makers Puzzle Block Set that teaches children about the alphabet, Black history, and various leadership traits. After listening to this interview you'll fall in love with Tiffney just as quickly as LaKase and Wilson did! ~TH-001 To get more Bevy and Dave goodness visit their website, twitter, and instagram. Wanna co...
2019-04-1755 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWomen's History Month Thank You's and...UpdatesA few thank you's from Wilson and LaKase, and a couple updates from Lu! Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod
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2019-04-1004 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastMaking Magic and Fond Memories On Her Own TermsIt's the final episode of "On Their Own Terms: The Unbreakable Women of Media" hosted by LaKase and Wilson. They're covering Matilda and Morgan le Fay, their dope mythos and influence within our stories and fandom. Hope y'all enjoy this episode and have enjoyed the special. Huzzah! (Tobias gif) ~TH-001 Below are the Raold Dahl books LaKase recommends and some of the pieces of fiction you can find Lady Morgana in. Other Raol Dahl books: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches
2019-03-2546 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastCelia Krampien Illustrates...On Her Own TermsIt's episode three of four of our Women's History Month series, "On Their Own Terms: The Unbreakable Women of Media", hosted by LaKase and Wilson. Today they've got an interview with artist/illustrator Celia Krampien. Celia is just pure pleasantness and good vibes, and super talented. Enjoy! ~TH-001 You can connect with Celia via her website, on twitter (@CeliaKrampien), and on instagram (@celiakrampien). Books discussed during the conversation The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart Shadow Warrior by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Celia Krampien...
2019-03-1859 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastGrowing Into Heroism On Her Own TermsWelcome back dear listener! It's the second episode of our 2019 Women's History Month special, hosted by LaKase and Wilson, titled "On Their Own Terms: The Unbreakable Women of Media". They're giving you a quick up to speed on two dope characters that are beloved by many but aren't greatly highlighted within the mainstream -- Amanda McKee (Livewire) and Cassandra Cain (Batgirl/Orphan). Enjoy! ~TH-001 You get the collected trade paperback volumes of Unity and/or Harbinger via Valiant's website and you can get Livewire which just finished its third issue via yo...
2019-03-111h 02Power of You in Fiction PodcastAnne Bean Does Comics Distribution...On Her Own TermsHey dear listener! Welcome to the first episode of our 2019 Women's History month special, hosted by LaKase and Wilson, titled "On Their Own Terms: The Unbreakable Women of Media". Our lovely hosts will be providing you with an analysis of the ways women have redefined and defied society's expectations. They're starting the series off by interviewing friend of the show and all around awesome human -- Anne Bean of Emerald Comics! This episode guarantees to be a delight with Anne dropping some dope nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy! ~TH-001 You c...
2019-03-041h 15Power of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 5: Trying to be Like You (Part 1)What's up podcast fans! Wilson and Lu are back with another Power of You in Fiction #POYIF story, which is their penultimate story within their first series! They're taking us to the future and will be weaving a tale of aspirational figures -- those characters that motivate and inspire us to do better, try harder, and fight longer. I hope you all enjoy this tale of how and why aspirational role models are so important. Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 P.S. Many thanks to our audio engineer, Liam Kerwin...
2018-08-0734 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 4: Spider-Man in the MirrorHey esteemed listeners and fans! Wilson and Lu are two-thirds of the way through their first full fledged special -- Power of You in Fiction -- and they're here to bring you a story that's a bit more close to home. A story of character identification, and the impact felt when we're able to see a direct reflection of ourselves within a fictional character. For this episode, Lu and Niyey will be serving as our major players. I hope you all enjoy this story and that you're able to find your very own Spider-Man in the Mirror.
2018-06-301h 06Power of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Anne BeanWhat's up podcast fans! While working through their #POYIF special, Wilson and Lu carved out some time to catch up with friend of the show -- Anne Bean of Emerald Comics Distribution (ECD). They talked ECD's first full year of operation, lessons learned, cosplaying dogs (seriously!), Steven Universe, and much much more! You can connect with Anne and Emerald Comics Distro at their website, via their email, on Twitter (@EmeraldDistro), and/or Instagram (@EmeraldComicsDistro). Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Links to the cons/festivals and folks Anne...
2018-06-201h 26Power of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 3: To Overcome and Then Some (Part 2)Hey esteemed listeners and fans, Wilson and Lu are back with part two of their third installment of their Power of You in Fiction #POYIF special -- titled To Overcome and Then Some. This episode rounds out their story study on loss and trauma, and the ways fiction can assist us in reconciling the feelings experienced because of said loss and trauma. Note: This is part two of the two-parter, you can find part one here. Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us o...
2018-06-0652 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 3: To Overcome and Then Some (Part 1)Hey esteemed listeners and fans, here is Wilson and Lu's third installment of their Power of You in Fiction #POYIF special -- titled To Overcome and Then Some. This episode focuses on loss and trauma, and the ways fiction can assist us in reconciling the feelings experienced because of said loss and trauma. Note: This is part one of a two-parter, so stay tuned for the follow-up episode! Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod Follow W...
2018-05-3038 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastWhat's Up Wednesday w/ Alverne BallIn the midst of their #POYIF work Wilson and Lu sat down to chat with Alverne Ball a few weeks ago for a dope What's Up Wednesday. Alverne's working on some great projects, currently and upcoming, and the conversation with him was stupendous! You can find Kid Carvers, the comic book Alverne is doing with Jason Reeves, here. You can find many of Alverne's other projects here. Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and In...
2018-05-091h 18Power of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 2: Like No Other (Part 2)Hey esteemed listeners! It's part two of Wilson and Lu's second #POYIF episode titled Like No Other. This part still focuses on the othering experience, but with a twist... What happens when you find that potential space environment to express your quirks but you still aren't allowed or accepted? What happens when you internalize the idea "who you are" is not the person that would enjoy x thing? How do you still embrace and express your passions? Our young hosts take aim at answering these questions in this second part. Peace and love (in comics)!
2018-05-0355 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 2: Like No Other (Part 1)Hey esteemed listeners and fan, here is Wilson and Lu's second Power of You in Fiction #POYIF episode titled Like No Other. This episode focuses on the experience of othering that can be felt by people of color, and how fiction can assist them in coping with said feelings. Note: This is a part one of two, so stay tuned for the follow-up episode! Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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2018-05-0247 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastPower of You in Fiction 1: Why We Tell StoriesThe day is finally here! It's the first episode of Wilson and Lu's first full fledged special series -- the Power of You in Fiction #POYIF. This episode covers what Lu has affectionately dubbed The Great Story Experiment, and it's all about Why We Tell Stories. Our young hosts were joined by the fantastic Dr. Raymond Mar - Prof of Psychology at York University, and the fascinating Dr. Keith Oatley - Novelist and Prof Emeritus at the University of Toronto. I hope this episode moves you and as much as it did me! Enjoy! Peace a...
2018-04-1858 minPower of You in Fiction PodcastThe Power of You in Fiction PreviewIt's here! Well, almost here... This is the preview episode for Wilson and Lu's first series special titled "The Power of You in Fiction". Our wonderful young co-hosts are excited to share all they've unearthed and learn about fiction's power and impact in our lives! I hope you enjoy it. Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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