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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 country it is today.   You can find all of Esmeralda's works via her website and follow her on Twitter - @Esmo.   For all things Isabel check out her website and her Twitter - @IsabelSDieppa.   For more of Manu and Venessa's works visit here and here, and also follow her on Twitter - @VScrivanoKelley (she's a big Wayward Son fan!)   If you're interested in the "War Against All Puerto Ricans" recommendation, con

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!

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 fiction.   For more of Ronnie's work visit - www.coquiwi.net and follow @coquiwi.   Find Alexandra's work at: www.alexandraroman.com and follow @AlexandraRoman.   Many thanks to our supporters, you can join them by subscribing to our patreon.   Credits: Vanessa Flores, Audio Engineer Deviant Sounds, Composer Vanessa Flores, Cover Art

The 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.

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.

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 twitter: @word2wilson and @shenz_da_griot Send letters: podcast@comicidal.net Check out our website Donate/support us on Patreon for more amazing content

We 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 sound is the master. Boom Tag X follows Boom, in a world where voices can carve mountains and split seas, as he embarks to win the most epic game of TAG ever played! The story of Shawna and the world of Boom Tag X are inseparable and this episode we take you inside the world of Boom Tag X and tell the story of the woman who created it.   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod Follow Wilson and Lu on twitter: @word2wilson and @shenz_d

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@comicidal.net Check out our website Donate/support us on Patreon for more amazing content.

LaKase 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 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@comicidal.net Check out our website Donate/support us on Patreon for more amazing content

A 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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It'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 Pieces of Fiction with Lady Morgana: BBC's Merlin, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, Darkwing Duck, League of Legends, Tales of Monkey Island, Morgana by DA King, The Arthur Paladin Chronicles by David Alastair Hayden   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod
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It'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 Sunny by Celia Krampien But No Elephants by Jerry Smath (Celia's favorite) There’s A Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone (Celia's favorite) The Napping House by Audrey Wood (LaKase's favorite) The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (LaKase's favorite) Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Wilson) Three Questions by Jon J Muth (Wilson)   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on twitter and instagram: @POYIFpod
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Welcome 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 your local comic book shop. For Cass Cain, her first appearance is Batgirl #567 if you want to jump on from the very beginning. The issue which deals with her facing off against her mom, Lady Shiva, is Batgirl #73 (Blood Matters, Conclusion).   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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Hey 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 can connect with Anne and Emerald Comics Distro at their website, via their email, on Twitter (@EmeraldDistro and @AnneBeanTweets), and/or Instagram (@EmeraldComicsDistro).   Links for the creators, comics, and publishers mentioned during the conversation. 100 Demon Dialogues by Lucy Bellwood "After The Gold Rush", "Espers", and "Clovis" by Miles Greb Boy I Love You Comics Anthology by Yam Fam Comics Go For It, Nakamura! by Syundei REPARATIONS by Natasha Marin SuperButch Com

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, keep making these guys sound great!   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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Hey 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. Peace and love (in comics)! ~TH-001 P.S. A most appreciative hat tip to our new audio engineer, Liam Kerwin, we're thrilled to have you on board!   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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What'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 mentioned... DINK - Denver Independent Comic & Art Expo Bellingham Comic Arts Festival Vancouver Comic Arts Festival Alaska Robotics Mini-Con Lucy Bellow's 100 Demon Dialogues ShortBox - Curated contemporary indie comics subscription box   Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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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 on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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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 Wilson and Lu on Twitter: @word2wilson and @shenz_da_griot Send letters: podcast@comicidal.net Check out our website Donate/support us on Patreon for more amazing content

In 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 Instagram: @POYIFpod Follow Wilson and Lu on Twitter: @word2wilson and @shenz_da_griot Send letters: podcast@comicidal.net Check out our website Donate/support us on Patreon for more amazing content