Timestorm

Back-to-School Message

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:50:00 GMT

Welcome new listeners! Be sure to start with episode 1 to follow Alexa and Beni’s time-traveling adventures from the beginning: timestormseries.com/episodes.

Teachers: we invite you to explore our free resources including episode guides, transcripts, and more at cocotazomedia.com/timestorm-resources.

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Timestorm Recommends: Live from Mount Olympus

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Live from Mount Olympus is back for season 2, this time telling the story of Persephone, a young goddess who strikes out on her own for the first time when she is pulled into a terrifying journey and must find her own power in the darkness. Her mother fights to get her back – and the fate of all humanity lies in the balance. The cast features favorites from Broadway and screen including André De Shields returning as Hermes, Anna Kendrick, and Isabella Rosselini.

Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages.

Find out more at Onassis.link/Olympus

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Introducing Adventure in Atacama

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Introducing Adventure in Atacama from Ochenta Studios.

A flight attendant, a retired pilot, and a luchador must find a missing marine biologist to save the world from a proverbial apocalypse. Adventure in Atacama is an audio game where you decide what happens to the heroes!

Visit ChooseYourPodcastAdventure.com. Also available in Spanish as Azafata en Atacama at ChooseYourPodcastAdventure.com/es.

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Episode 28: Witness Find Remember...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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 Figueroa | Alexa
Claudio Venancio | Beni
Orlando Segarra | Horacio
Alicia Rivas | Atabey
Angelica Ubiera | Josie
Kelmi Bermúdez | Lalo
Andréa Agosto | Yamayra
DeAnna Ramos | Laura
Frances Ramos | Janelly
Joel D Arandia | Datu
Kate Hernandez | Kaylee
Walter f Rodriguez | Ramiro
Jennica Carmona | Clara
Additional voices: Michael Aquino, Aaron Catano-Saez, Mia Diaz, Moutarou Diallo, Darin F Earl II, Luis Figueroa, Chris Kent, Isabel Pask, Alexis Pérez, Tanya Pérez, Carlos Ponton, Heriberto Ramos, JF Seary, Andrew Siañez-De La O, Cooper Tate, Brissae Valdes, Liliana Zertuche

Series creator, head writer, director, producer: Dania Ramos
Sound designer, engineer, composer, producer: Michael Aquino
Scriptwriter and script consultant: Andrew Siañez-De La O | Writer: Claudio Venancio
Script consultants: Charlie Vasquez, Wil Williams
Culture and history consultants: Moutarou Diallo, Aida Guisse, Arame Niang, Elsaris Núñez Méndez, Candy Warixi Soto | Additional sources: Ousmane Traore, David Ramos
Musicians: Luis Diaz, Deivis Garcia, Lara Gonzalez, Aurora Méndez, Gabriel Muñoz, William Ruiz, Chris White
Additional series cast (not listed above): Philipe AbiYouness, Robert Asencio, Luis Bermúdez, Alyssa Bracken, Amanda Bracken, Jessica Bracken, Trevor Brown, Juan Cartagena, TK Dutes, Darin F. Earl II, Amanda Faison, Florence Faison, Rachel Faison, Alina Figueroa, AR Garcia, Deivis Garcia, Leslie Gideon, Ernio Hernandez, Yadier Johnson, Kristian Otero, Joseph Langham, Jane Mandel, Ariana Martinez, Donatella Nesti, Mark Pagán, Daniela Palacios, Isabella Ramirez, Joseph Respicio, Marilyn Muñoz Ricco, Carmen Yolanda Rivera, Emily Smith Córdoba, Daria M. Sullivan, Wesley Tahsir Rodriguez, Edward Terhune, Ashley Kristeen Vega, Louis Vetter, Natasha Yannacañedo, Emilio Zappa, JD Zertuche

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 Patreon community - shoutout to our new patron SL Bowman!

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Adiós

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:01:01 GMT

An 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 Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program and our loyal Patreon community.

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio
Timestorm Patreon Community

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 27: Clouded

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Lalo 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
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo
DeAnna Ramos as Laura
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Kate Hernandez as Kaylee

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Memoria

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Horacio 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 Atabey
Robert Asencio as Gael

Special thanks to Israel Rolón-Barada, Wise Music Group, and Heriberto Ramos.

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: En mi viejo San Juan - A Puerto Rican anthem by Noel Estrada | Atlas Obscura: La Capilla del Cristo | | History & Future of the Cuatro of Puerto Rico. A documentary concert

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Episode 26: Torre Más Alta

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Josie, 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
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Kate Hernandez as Kaylee
Additional voices by Jennica Carmona, Chris Kent, Carlos Ponton, Walter F. Rodriguez

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: El Yunque National Forest - The American Era (1898 to Present) | El Yunque National Forest - Mount Britton Trail & Tower | El Yunque National Forest - Yokahu Tower | NPS: Civiilan Conservation Corps Patch | The Corps Network - The Civilian Conservation Corps in Puerto Rico: A Conversation with Dr. Manuel Valdés Pizzini

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Episode 25: El Yunque

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT

El 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 Venancio as Beni Ventura
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Robert Asencio as Gael
Chris Kent as Nico
Kate Hernandez as Kaylee
Additional voices by Michael Aquino, Kelmi Bermúdez, Carlos Ponton, Walter F. Rodriguez

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: The Corps Network - The Civilian Conservation Corps in Puerto Rico: A Conversation with Dr. Manuel Valdés Pizzini | El Yunque National Forest - The American Era (1898 to Present)

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Minisode: Shed

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Horacio 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 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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 24: Punta de Flecha

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Josie 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 layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / geogif

Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Kate Hernandez as Kaylee
Jennica Carmona as Clara
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: American Indian Magazine | Tropa 514 Ninos Escuchas de America Ponce, P. R.

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Episode 23: Tibes

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Tibes, 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

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: American Indian Magazine | The Biography: Ricardo Alegria | Indigenous Caribbean Network | Related material: Si me da el tiempo… (WIPR)

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Episode 22: Punta Borinquen

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The 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 Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo
Kate Hernandez as Kaylee
DeAnna Ramos as Laura
Additional voices: Kristian Otero, Frances Ramos, Carmen Yolanda Rivera, Angelica Ubiera

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: LighthouseFriends.com, Atlas Obscura

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Episode 21: Faro

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The 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 Venancio as Beni Ventura
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Leslie Gideon as Leandra
Natasha Yannacañedo as Ileana
Additional voices: Kristian Otero, Angelica Ubiera

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: LighthouseFriends.com, Atlas Obscura

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Season 3 Trailer

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The 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

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Season 2 Recap

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A 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, Donatella Nesti, Mark Pagán, Daniela Palacios, Tanya Pérez, Joseph Respicio, Andrew Siañez-De La O, Daria M. Sullivan, Wesley Tahsir Rodriguez, Cooper Tate, Brissae Valdes, Ashley Kristeen Vega, Louis J. Vetter

Featured musicians: Luis Diaz, Lara Gonzalez, William Ruiz, Christopher White III

Culture/language consultants: Aida Guisse, Arame Niang, Candy Warixi Soto
Culture/history consultants: Moutarou Diallo, Elsaris Núñez Méndez
Additional research source: Ousmane Traore
Creative consultant: Wil Williams
Script consultant: Charlie Vasquez
Language consultant: Gloria E. Pérez
Script readers: Joel Arandia, Jennica Carmona, Mia Diaz, Darin F. Earl II, Luis Figueroa, Frances Ramos, Christine Mariani, Alexis Pérez, Daria M. Sullivan, Claudio Venancio
First listeners: Abel, Eva, Isabella, Joseph, JD, Liliana, Olivia, Yadier

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: The Hidden Past

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Horacio 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

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Minisode: Newark Sounds

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

After 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

“This Is Me” is available for purchase at CocotazoMusic.bandcamp.com/track/this-is-me. We’re donating 25% of the proceeds to ConPRmetidos, an organization helping build a stable, productive, and self-sufficient Puerto Rico.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Timestorm Bloopers

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Bloopers, 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 resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Special: Treasure

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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 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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: The Beat of Three Motherlands

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Michael 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” & “Bomba Newark” created and performed by Luis Diaz
”The Melody - Parts III & IX” created and performed by Deivis ‘Deivito’ Garcia
”The Beat of Three Motherlands and Beyond” created and performed by Michael Aquino, Luis Diaz, Deivis ‘Deivito’ Garcia, Lara Gonzalez, William Ruiz, Christopher White
”Letter” created and performed by Michael Aquino
Additional voices: Leilany Figueroa and Claudio Venancio
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/abstract

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Rising Sun

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Guaynia, 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
Ashely Kristeen Vega as Karaya
Aaron Catano-Saez as Yauco
Additional voices: Leilany Figueroa, Tanya Pérez, Joseph Respicio, Claudio Venancio

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Take Up Space

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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 resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 20: Instant

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Josie 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 as Sonia
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Ariana Martinez as Lydia
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Additional voice: Aaron Catano-Saez

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 19: Primos

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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 Rivas as Atabey
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura

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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 18: Mistaken Identity

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Janelly 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. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Ariana Martinez as Lydia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Trevor Brown, Florence Faison, Daniela Palacios as Gamers

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 17: Full Circle

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Loiza, 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
Additional voice: Jennica Carmona

Additional music: Luis Diaz, Deivis Garcia, Lara Gonzalez, William Ruiz, and Christopher White
Episode art layout/design: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Lek Live Laugh

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 16: First Impression

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

When 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 as Diego
Andrew Siañez-De La O as Francisco Oller
Mark Pagán as Federico Madrazo
Additional voices: Deivis Garcia, Brissae Valdes

Guest Musician: Deivis Garcia
History/Language Consultant: Elsaris Nuñez Méndez
Episode art layout/design: M. Aquino; original image: Wikimedia Commons/Biblioteca Nacional de España: Francisco de Paula Martí, B. C. Martín, Juan Pedro Arnal

Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program.

Special thanks to Nellie Escalante.

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm
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.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Beni's Silence

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Beni 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

Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program.

Shout-out to our first listeners for this minisode: Abel, Andrew, Darin, Jennica, Melissa T., Melissa V., Michelle, Tezarah, Yadier, and an anonymous listener.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Content Resources
Racial Justice Resources | ”Talking to kids about race” (National Geographic, Greenwood)
”Colorism In The Latino Community & Its Generational Impact” (Embracing Diversity, Santana)
National Museum of American History - Bomba Drum
“Bomba: The Enduring Anthem of Puerto Rico” (NYT, Du Graf/Lyons)

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Minisode: Tapestry

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

A 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

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Patreon | Episode Resources | More About Puerto Rico | Timestorm Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 15: Keeping Count

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Amanda Faison as Betina
Jane Mandel as Angie
Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Gary-Kayi Fletcher as Locksmith
Trevor Brown, Florence Faison, Daniela Palacios as Gamers

Guest Musician: Luis Diaz
Additional original music: Deivis Garcia, O. Y. Maldonado

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Patreon | Episode Resources | More About Puerto Rico | Timestorm Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 14: Before He Was Cacique

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Luis Figueroa as Aguey
Joseph Respicio as Bana
Tanya Pérez as Bibi

Guest Musician: William Ruiz
Culture/Language Consultant: Candy Warixi Soto

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Patreon | Episode Resources | More About Puerto Rico | Timestorm Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 13: Unfinished Business

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

After 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
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia

Guest Musicians: Lara Gonzalez, Christopher White
Culture/Language Consultants: Aida Guisse, Arame Niang
History/Regional/Language Consultant: Moutarou Diallo
Additional research source: Ousmane Traore, Assistant Professor of African History, Pomona college

Thanks for the Share-outs, Eliana and Amelia!

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Patreon | Episode Resources | More About Puerto Rico | Timestorm Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 12: Naming

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

In 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 Idrissa
Rachel Faison as Fatou
Gary Kayi Fletcher as Malik
Daria M. Sullivan as Aminata
Additional voices: Moutarou Diallo, Amanda Faison, Jane Mandel

Thanks for the Share-out, Blythe! Blythe can be heard on the podcast Unspookable.

Special thanks to Patrick Epino.

TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids Listen
Twitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoM
Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio

Patreon | Episode Resources | More About Puerto Rico | Timestorm Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 11: What Is Missing?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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 Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Keisha Dutes as Reannae
Amanda Faison as Betina
Jane Mandel as Angie
Tanya Pérez as Melissa
Trevor Brown, Florence Faison, Daniela Palacios as Gamers
Additional voice: Dania Ramos

Thanks for the Share-out, Adonis!

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. Shout-out to Darcy Kennedy, Edward Terhune, and Emilio Zappa who recently joined the Timestorm Patreon community.

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Season 2 Trailer

Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The 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

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Season 1 Recap

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:20:00 GMT

Looking 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.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Las Maestras

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:01:00 GMT

A 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 playlist from our friends at The Past and the Curious, This Week in the Multiverse, The Good Words Podcast, Book Power For Kids, Girls Tales, and Be Calm on Ahway Island.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Actor Chat with Claudio and Leilany

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:01:00 GMT

A brief chat with cast members Claudio Venancio (Beni) and Leilany Figueroa (Alexa).

Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino
Episode art photo and design: M. Aquino.

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.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Special: The Heart of Newark

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:01:00 GMT

Sonia 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)
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/astudio

Angelica Ubiera as Josie
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Additional voices: Michael Aquino, Jennica Carmona, Dania Ramos, Walter F. Rodriguez

Thanks for sharing your version of the theme song, Eva and Joaquin!

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: The Music of Timestorm Season 1

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:01:00 GMT

Michael Aquino shares how he created the music featured in season 1 of Timestorm.

EPISODE CREDITS
Script, audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Pixabay/Gordon Johnson
”In the Timestorm”; “Home”; “Taíno Comics and Games”; “Bell, Locker, Class”; “Into the Timestorm”; “Library Magic”; “Mario’s Pizza”; “The Outside Life”; “Disco!”; ”So Long, and Thanks” written and performed by M. Aquino
”This Is Me” written by Michael Aquino; performed by Jessica Bracken (vocals) & Michael Aquino (guitar)
”Consolación” composed by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido; performed by Aurora Méndez (violin)

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Bonus: Consolación by Claudio Brindis de Salas

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

A 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 resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Thad's Deal

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Thad 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 Ventura
Jessica Bracken as Sonia

“Yo Soy America” is available at unitedstatesofboogaloo.bandcamp.com.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: Mysterious Voices

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:01:00 GMT

The 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 resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Minisode: This Is Me

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:05:00 GMT

Several 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 resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 10: Answer the Call

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:25:00 GMT

A 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

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
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Philipe AbiYouness as Thad
Additional roles: Angelica Ubiera

“Yo Soy America” is available at unitedstatesofboogaloo.bandcamp.com.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 9: Invisible

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:01:00 GMT

The 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
Liliana Zertuche as Monsi Román
A. Ubiera as Estela
John Diego Zertuche as Danny
Mia Diaz as Señora Ramirez
Deivis Garcia as Profesor Reyes
Additional voice: Dania Ramos

Thanks for the Share-out, Lainey!

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: NASA y Tú - A Latina Scientist Keeps an Eye on Smallest Inhabitants of Space | Challenger Center - STEM Profile, Monsi Roman, Microbiologist

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Episode 8: Changing Times

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:01:00 GMT

The 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 Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicias Rivas as Atabey
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Emilio Zappa as Mario
Amanda Faison as Betina
Trevor Brown & John Diego Zertuche as Gamers

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Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program.

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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Episode 7: Broken

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:15:00 GMT

The 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

Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Isabella Ramirez as Young Lola
Ernio Hernández as Cosme
A. R. Garcia as Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido
Michael Aquino as Stagehand
Marilyn Muñoz Ricco as Saturnina
Isabel Pask as Lola Tizol
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Emilio Zappa as Mario

Thanks for the Share-out, Sophia!

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: Puerto Rican Women from the Jazz Age: Stories of Success (Book) | The Black Past - Claudio Brindis de Salas

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Episode 6: Ordinary Lives

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:01:00 GMT

The 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 Pérez as Jaiden
Christine Mariani as Ms. Thompson
Amanda Faison as Betina
Alina Figueroa as Lena
Luis Figueroa as Jose Luis
Trevor Brown as Student
Edward Terhune as Fire Marshal

Thanks for the Share-out, Emiliana!

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: Newark Public Library North End Branch

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Episode 5: Torn

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT

San 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 Celestina Cordero
Juan Cartagena as Rafael Cordero
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura

Thanks for the Share-out, Leilani! Check out her podcast: Book Power for Kids.

Content consultant: Charlie Vázquez

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: Center for Puerto Rican Studies - Celestina Cordero | Valor y Cambio - The Cordero Siblings

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Episode 4: La Maestra

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:01:00 GMT

In 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 Bracken as Patricia
Amanda Bracken as Marina
Carlos Ponton as Peña y Ruiz
Juan Cartagena as Rafael Cordero
Yadier Johnson as Alejandro
Additional Roles: Jessica Bracken, Frances Ramos

Thanks for the Share-out, Trevor!

Content consultant: Charlie Vázquez

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: Center for Puerto Rican Studies - Celestina Cordero | Valor y Cambio - The Cordero Siblings

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Episode 3: Atabey

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:03:00 GMT

The 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 Méndez
Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Amanda Faison as Betina
Ernio Hernández as Sports Reporter

Thanks for the Share-out, Chaska! Check out his podcast: Book Power for Kids.

Episode consultant: Wil Williams
Content consultant: Charlie Vázquez

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: TaínoAge - Atabey Taino Supreme Goddess Coloring Page

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Episode 2: ...Will Change Everything

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:02:00 GMT

The Venturas learn their family in Puerto Rico will have to brace for a second hurricane in two weeks. Alexa researches about Horacio Méndez in an unlikely place.

Please be advised this episode mentions Hurricane Maria and depicts bullying.

EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design, and 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 Lt. Horacio Méndez
Frances Ramos as Janelly
Jessica Bracken as Sonia
Joel D. Arandia as Datu
Philipe AbiYouness as Thad
Alexis Pérez as Jaiden
Christine Mariani as Ms. Thompson
Emily Smith as Weather Reporter

Thanks for the Share-out, Liliana!

Episode consultant: Wil Williams
Content consultant: Charlie Vázquez

Timestorm resources: Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Sources: NPR - We've Never Gone Through This: Hurricane Maria Knocks Out Puerto Rico's Electricity | NPR - With Power Out And Phones Down, A Struggle To Reach Loved Ones In Puerto Rico

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Episode 1: The Storm

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:01:00 GMT

Alexa 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.

Please be advised this episode mentions Hurricane Maria.

EPISODE CREDITS
Written and directed by Dania Ramos
Audio engineering, sound design and original music by Michael Aquino
Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image by Shutterstock/Molotok743

Alicia Rivas as Atabey
Orlando Segarra as Lt. Horacio Méndez
Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura
Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura
Walter F. Rodriguez as Ramiro Ventura
Jennica Carmona as Clara Ventura
Joseph Langham as Captain

Thanks for the Share-out, JD!

Episode consultant: Wil Williams
Content consultant: Charlie Vázquez

Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Sources: The Center for Puerto Rican Studies - Puerto Rican Experience in the U.S. Military: A Century Of Unheralded Service | National Geographic Resource Library - Barometer

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Timestorm Series Trailer

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:19:05 GMT

The 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 resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, NJ, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

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