Academics and Amigos

Episode 022 out now!
In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony speaks to Dr. Gabriel Cruz, who is a lecture at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We discuss how he decided to pursue a Ph.D., his research on comic books, and he uses TikTok channel as an educational tool.
For more on Dr. Cruz follow him at:Instagram: @gacruz_phdTikTok: @dr._cTwitter: @Cruz_CritCom
Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song and to Kyle Coglazier for all his help.
For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigosTikTok: @academicsamigos

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony speaks to Lawren Walker, who is an English major at Texas A&M University. We discuss how she decided to be an English major and how she wants to be an educator her work with the NAACP including being the Chair for the Women of NAACP, and her work with the Voices of Praise choir at Texas A&M.

For more on Lawren follow her at:Voices of Praise Instagram: @voptamuTAMU NAACP Instagram: @tamunaacpLawren’s Instagram: @lawrenwalker09
Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song and to Kyle Colglazier for all his help.
For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

Surprise! Episode 018 out now!
In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony addresses the hiatus of the podcast and what has been going on.
Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.
For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos
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Episode 017 - Juan Lopez out now!In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Juan Lopez, a PhD Candidate for Higher Education Administration. Juan and Anthony discuss how he began his PhD journey, his research, how Los Angeles and El Paso are connected, and his passion of Funko pops.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow Juan here:Instagram: @jlp591For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
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In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Manny Martinez, a facility coordinator and training instructor at the University Medical Center in El Paso, business owner, and content creator. Manny and Anthony discuss how he got into art, his job, the importance of mental health, and the type of content he creates.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow Manny here:
Instagram: @mmsickoFor more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
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Episode 015 - with Dr. Tiffany Gonzalez is out now!In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Dr. Tiffany Gonzalez, who is Post Doctoral Fellow in Women’s History at Tulane University. Dr. Gonzalez and Anthony discuss her research interests, Latinas in politics, how to get the Latinx community more involved in politics, and future projects of hers.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow Dr. Gonzalez here:
Instagram: @chicanaadventures and @latinasinpoliticsFor more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
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Episode 014 - Ivan Ortega & Michael Cortez out now!In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Ivan and Michael. Ivan is a middle school art teacher and coach. Micheal is an art director, entrepreneur, and founder of Digital Empire Marketing. We discuss our trajectories, the use of digital media within our careers, adapting to technology, and preserving in life.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow Ivan here: Instagram: @ivan_thegreat88Follow Michael here:
Instagram: @mike.empire Digital Empire Marketing: https://digitalempiremrkt.com/For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos
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Episode 013 - J. Gonzo out now!In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews J. Gonzo, who is a comic book writer and illustrator, who wrote La Mano Del Destino. J. Gonzo and Anthony discuss how he became interested in comic books, luchadores, and his comic book La Mano Del Destino.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow J. Gonzo here:
Instagram: @jgonzoart
Support his Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jgonzodesigns/la-mano-del-destino-bilingual-flipbook?ref=project_buildFor more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
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