Podcast
Timestorm
The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to preserve their culture’s true history. Along the way, they meet people from Africa, Europe, and the Americas who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage. In the twenty-first century, Alexa and Beni navigate school, friendship, and family while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret. When a natural disaster devastates islands across the C...more
Episodes
Bonus Episode: Consolación by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido
Aug 24 2019
A bonus episode about how the Timestorm team recorded the music in episode 7. Violinist Aurora Méndez performed ”Consolación,” composed by Claudio Brindis de Salas Garrido. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” written & performed by Michael Aquino ”Consolación” composed by Claudio Brindis d...more
Episode 7: Broken
Aug 22 2019
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. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” written & performed by Michael Aquino with Aurora...more
Episode 6: Ordinary Lives
Aug 15 2019
The twins struggle to navigate their ordinary lives while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Please be advised that this episode contains content that depicts bullying. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional music written & performed by Michael Aquino Additional aud...more
Episode 5: Torn
Aug 08 2019
The twins head to La Fortaleza to confront the Spanish guard officer who has stolen the plea for equality. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Please be advised this episode contains a brief depiction of violence. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional music written & performed by Michael Aquino Additional audio...more
Episode 4: La Maestra
Aug 08 2019
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. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional music written & performed by Michael Aquino Additional audio effects (creative commo...more
Episode 3: Atabey
Aug 01 2019
The twins return to the timestorm ready to join Horacio’s mission. They meet an incorporeal entity that helps prepare them for their first quest. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Please be advised this episode contains content related to Hurricane Maria. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional music written & ...more
Episode 2: ...Will Change Everything
Aug 01 2019
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. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Please be advised this episode contains content related to Hurricane Maria. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional mus...more
Episode 1: The Storm
Aug 01 2019
Twelve-year-old twins 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. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino ”In the Timestorm” and additional music written & performed by M...more
Season 1 Trailer
Jun 19 2019
Twins from Newark, New Jersey, travel through time to preserve Puerto Rico’s true history. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Series creator / writer / director / producer: Dania Ramos Audio engineer / sound designer / producer: Michael Aquino Music by Michael Aquino Additional audio effects (creative commons) - freesounds.org & soundeffectsplus.com Series art by Hispanic Legacy Studio MAIN CAST Leilany Figueroa as Alexa ...more