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 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: 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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