Academics and Amigos

Episode 012 - Monica Baumgardner out now!In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Monica Baumgardner, who is a fitness specialist and trainer. Monica and Anthony discuss dogs, how she began her education relating to fitness, and how she wants to help the Latinx community be healthier.Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.Follow Monica here:
Instagram: @thebaumbodyFor more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:
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Episode 011 - Dr. Fredrick Luis Aldama out now!

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Dr. Fredrick Luis Aldama, is a distinguished Professor/Scholar at Ohio State University, Eisner Award-winning author, author, and editor of 30+ books including his new children’s book The Adventures is Chupacabra Charlie. Also, he is the founder/director of a Latinx outreach program called LASER and Sol-Con Comics Expo. Dr. Aldama and Anthony discuss how he became a scholar and scholars who inspired him, his thoughts on the future of comic studies, his thoughts on Latinx representation within comic book media, and he talks about his new book The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie.

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

Follow Dr. Aldama here:
Website: professorlatinx.osu.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/professorlatinx
Twitter and Instagram: @ProfessorLatinx
Chupacabra Charlie:
The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie

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Episode 010 - Diana Prince out now!

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Diana Prince, a biological science researcher, aritst, President/Founder of a non-profit organization, and Wonder Woman/comic book enthusiast. Diana and Anthony discuss how her research, love for Wonder Woman, her artwork, and her non-profit organization.

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

Follow Diana here:

Instagram: @DLPdreamsfordreams

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Episode 009 - Gerado Paz out now!

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Gerado Paz, a cook, writer, and volunteer worker. Gerardo and Anthony discuss how he got into cooking, his cooking style, cooking and culture, writing and cooking, and his volunteer work with cooking.

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

Follow Gerado here:
Instagram: @gr_paz

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Episode 008 - Dr. Ana Gomez Parga out now!

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Dr. Ana Gomez Parga a professor at Nazareth College. Ana and Anthony discuss her research, telenovelas, and advice for graduate students.

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

Follow Ana:
Instagram: @anagomezparga
Twitter: @Ana_Gomez_Parga

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Episode 007 - Manny Grajales out now!

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Manny Grajales, a 5th year Ph.D. student at Texas A&M. Manny and Anthony discuss his research, his teaching style, his love for Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Lucha libre.

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

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In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Denise Meda Calderon, a Ph.D. student, community activist, journal editor, and coordinator for the Latinx Studies Working Group at Texas A&M. Denise and Anthony discuss her research on Gloria Anzaldua, Dia de Muertos, and her love of basketball.

For more on Denise check out:
Instagram: @la.knee.knee
Website: https://philosophy.tamu.edu/graduate-students/denise-meda-calderon-ph-d-student/

Special thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song.

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In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Jaime Aranda, a social media expert, musician, and entrepreneur. Jaime and Anthony discuss Positive Design Company, Studio 411, helping local El Paso businesses, and his musical endeavors.

For more on Jaime check out:
Instagram: @thejimmyaranda @thedeadelectrics @recordat411 @postivedesignco
Website:
www.positivedesigncompany.com
www.thedeadelectrics.com
www.recordat411.com

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:
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In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Hector Rodriguez, who is an educator, comic book writer, publisher, and co-creator of Texas Latino Comic-Con. Hector and Anthony discuss the origins of El Peso Hero, Latinx representation in comic book media, Texas Latino Comic-Con, and more.

For more on Hector check out:
Instagram: el_peso_hero
Twitter: @ElPesoHero
Website: www.riobravocomics.com

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:
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In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Asha Winfield. Asha and Anthony discuss her research on Black culture, representation, and media, how she got into the Ph.D. program, why representation matters, and her work as a photographer.

For more on Asha check out:
Twitter: @ashawinfield
Instagram: @ashawinfield
Website: www.productionsbyasha.com

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
Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop
Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos