Aquilino Gonell arrived in the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy.  Determined to be a success story, he joined the army to pay for college and served his adopted country in Iraq.  Upon his return, Gonell landed a position with the United States Capitol Police and rose to the rank of sergeant. In this episode of The Revolución, Gonell talks with co-hosts Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra, Kathryn Garcia Castro, and Court Stroud about what he saw during the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.  The brutal injuries Gonell sustained that day ended his career in law enforcement.  The American patriot also speaks about his new book,  American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy, which former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls “an all-American tale of duty and determination.”  Thanks to Susan Shapiro for her help in arranging this interview.     EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

In the newly-released novel The Silence in Her Eyes, each chapter ends as soon as the protagonist blinks. Leah lives with a rare vision disease—she can’t see movement, although her other senses are heightened. Armando Lucas Correa is the world-renowned author of The German Girl, which has been translated into 17 languages. Born in Cuba, the father of three served as Editor-in-Chief for magazine “People en Español.” In this episode of The Revolución podcasts, co-hosts Court Stroud and Kathryn Garcia Castro talk with Correa about his new book and his creative process.Thank you to Gena Lanzi, Senior Publicist at Atria Books a division of Simon & Schuster, for her help in arranging this interview. For more on about Armando Lucas Correa, visit his website or social media, such as Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris  writes a delicious book about the sounds and sensations of cooking with her grandmother sharing the love of plantains and helps readers connect to the heart of Latin kitchens.  This book also taps into the love from ancestors through recipes. Very few books have touched on the subject and also present The Bronx in a positive light.   Plantains are a food consumed all around the world which bring love and family together.  This book, "Platanos Are Love,” tells the story of history, culture and time spent with family. Alyssa is Dominican/Puerto Rican, grew up in The Bronx and didn't learn to read until she was in fourth grade.  She owes her political science interest and efforts in pushing literacy to her Grandmother who was always watching the news, creating commentary and the original storyteller in the household.From The Revolucion Podcast co-hosts Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro, thank you to Nicole Valdez, Senior Manager of Publicity at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing for her help in arranging this interview.  For more on Author, Alyssa Reynoso-Morris vist: https://www.alyssaauthor.com/ and Illustrator, Mariyah Rahman visit Instagram EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Rachel Strauss has comedy in her blood.  Her family’s natural comedian, Strauss discovered at an early age that she could make people laugh by mimicking the those around her.  Growing up Jewish and Dominican was also a good source of material for this Brooklyn-raised entertainer.Today, she's celebrating winning the Signal Awards Best Comedy Show category for her podcast Latinos Out Loud, where she calls her listeners “LOLELEROS.” (The Signal Awards celebrate the world’s best podcasts.) Rachel’s success hasn’t come overnight.  She pursued sketch comedy after 18 years in corporate America working for companies like Heineken, Latina Magazine and People en Español. Her story will inspire you to go out there to pursue your dreams.   With The Revolucion Podcast co-hosts Court Stroud,  Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro.  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

The real orphan Annie is alive, but she sings "mañana, mañana."  Lillian Colón began her career with the Radio City Rockettes at 32. In this episode of The Revolución, Colón shares how she joined the world’s most famous precision dance company.  She also talks about her early years in an orphanage after her father left her there, as well as how her passion and spiritual fortitude has led to great heights – including Lin Manuel Miranda's "In The Heights" movie. Colón is no withering flower; her rise from the ashes is a phoenix story.  Lillian currently teaches at the Broadway Dance Center. works on her solo show at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre and dreams of becoming Disney's next princess – “The Puerto Rican Princess,” that is.  The Revolucion Podcast co-hosts Court Stroud, Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro thank  Tracey Y. Smith at More Than Words Publicity for her help in arranging this interview.  We also want to thank the band P-G-M for the use of it's song "April" as the Revolución theme. Lillian Colón’s Book: LILLY, The First Latina RocketteWebsite:https://www.lilliancolon.com/ Follow us on:  The Revolución WebsiteInstagramXFacebookLinkedIn#rockette #radiocitymusichall #puertorican #dance #disneyprincess #orphanage #nuns #catholic #spiritualfortitude #passion @revolverpodcast  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Stacie M. de Armas always wanted to work in research and particularly the Hispanic market.   She is celebrating 25 years wth the company currently as  Senior Vice President, Diverse Insights and  Initiatives at  Nielsen.  In this episode she shares the insights from the latest study “TRUST IN MEDIA - THE KEY FACTOR DRIVING THE SHIFT TO STREAMING.” which provides an in-depth understanding of the unique authenticity signals and credibility markers that drive the Hispanic community's choices with media and brands.  Hispanics represent one-fifth of the U.S. population, but their media engagement can be complex due to the inherent nuances within the community.   To further highlight the nuances, she uses the example from developer Insomniac Games' Marvel’s Spider-Man 2  use of a  Cuban and Puerto Rican flag.    Also, hear what she identifies as her Revolucion moment, it's no wonder she's been sucessful in her career.The Revolucion Podcast co-hosts Court Stroud, Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro thank  Andy Checo, Managing Director, Public Relations & Social Media at D'exposito & Parners: The New American Agency  for his help in arranging this interview. Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behavior across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, we empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action. #diversity #dei  #nielsen #community #passion # streaming #research #insights #hispanicmarket  #represenationmatters EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

In this episode, co-hosts Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro are entertained by Amelia Bethel & Karen Loewy Movilla as they perform during the interview some of the characters they embody in “Tia Talk,’ their theatrical collaboration where they try to prove their Latinidad to themselves and the audience by embodying every stereotype they have been fed by the media, their peers, and even their families.The uniqueness of the show also brings in different guests for each performance to hear another point of view and also allow the audience to participate in the show.Special thanks to Liz Lombardi, Publicist at Matt Ross Public Relations for her help in arranging this interview.  We also want to thank the band PGM for the use of its song, “April” as The Revolucion theme.Amelia Bethel is a theater artist whose work confronts the performance of identity and the materiality of the body, with a focus on sexuality and a mixed-race experience. She can be heard as Marisol on the award-winning podcast Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery from HartLife Studios. Amelia is a former associate artist in residence with poet Tracie Morris and playwright Sibyl Kempson at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, and received her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College.Karen Loewy Movilla is a Colombian artist based in New York City. She’s interested in the question of: How do we take up space, when it is not freely given? Combining digital media, embodiment, spoken word, and puppetry she confronts inherent biases, and oppressive systems. She’s this year resident at Object Movement Puppetry Residency 23’, a 2021 MFA graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and a 2026 Scenic Design Candidate at Yale University. Find more about her at: https://www.karenloewymovilla.com/#tiatalk #thetanknyc #tias #stereotypes  #conversations #collaborators #femalestereotypes #thetanknyc #mattrosspr  @revolver_podcasts @thetanknyc @mattrosspr EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

In this episode, co-hosts Linda Lane Gonzalez and Kathryn Garcia Castro enjoy a conversation with Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, co-authors of the wonderful novel YOU WERE ALWAYS MINE, which provides a complex and nuanced look at themes of race, class and motherhood.  Cinnamon Haynes, a black woman, takes an abandoned white baby into her home, she struggles to keep her own past hidden while dealing with the shocking judgments from friends and strangers alike as she strives to do right by the child she grows more attached to with each passing day.In this fascinating episode we learn more about Christine and Jo's approach to writing and collaborating, and how their experiences have shaped their world view. Special thanks to Falon Kirby, Senior Publicist, Atria Books/Simon & Schuster for making this episode of The Revolucion possible.  We also want to thank the band PGM for the use of its song, “April” as The Revolucion theme.Christine Pride, is a writer, editor, and longtime publishing veteran and pens a regular column—“Race Matters”—for Cup of Jo. She lives in New York City.Jo Piazza a bestselling author, podcast creator, and award-winning journalist.   Her work has been published in ten languages in twelve countries and four of her books have been optioned for film and television.#conversations  #motherhood #marriage  #intimatestories #co-authors #stories #Simon&Schuster #cupofjo @revolver_podcasts @atriabooks @simonandschuster @cupofjo Follow The Revolucion Podcast - Instagram: @therevolucionpodcast, X:@TheRevolucionPd  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Much of the #metoo movement has been covered, yet there is still more to uncover.  In this novel, you’ll be thrown into the world of Hollywood through the eyes of young Sarah Lai who as an industry insider must come to grips with her past, guilt and…COMPLICITY!Hear from author and industry insider herself, Winnie M Li, as she talks with co-hosts Linda Lane Gonzalez, Court Stroud and Kathryn Garcia Castro (Diego Lastra is on hiatus) about her novel COMPLICIT.  Winnie M Li is a Taiwanese-American and New Jersey raised author and activist living in the UK.  She is the founder of Clear Lines, the UK’s first-ever festival addressing sexual assault through the arts and discussion. Thank you to Falon Kirby, Senior Publicist at Atria Books/Simon & Schuster for her help in arranging this interview.  We also want to thank the band PGM for the use of its song, “April” as The Revolucion theme.#complicit #metoo #activist #conversations @revolver_podcasts @atriabooks @simonandschuster Photograph by Grace Gelder EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

For those terrified of saying the wrong thing, are afraid to offend someone or get canceled, "Say the Right Thing: How to Talk about Identity, Diversity and Justice"  is a practical guide on "how to navigate conversations and hopefully overcome some of that fear to engage in an authentic way."Co-hosts of The Revolución Podcast, Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro (Court Stroud is on hiatus) talk with co-author David Glasgow about how this book can be a useful guide to navigating difficult situations and conversations across many different sectors, including parenting.Glasgow is the executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Law, and co-author of "Say the Right Thing: How to Talk about Identity, Diversity, and Justice"  (Simon & Schuster, 2023, co-written with Professor Kenji Yoshino.)Thank you to Shida A. Carr, Deputy Director of Publicity at Atria books, for her help in arranging this interview.  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Rudy Moreno is a well known figure in the comedy world, especially in Los Angeles where he got his start and where he still headlines and produces shows for major comedy clubs.  Rudy crosses over to all audiences with his line of humor. When introduced to O'Shea Jackson Sr., the American rapper from N.W.A known professionally as Ice Cube, Moreno called him “Ice Cream” -- and that in a nutshell is "Rude," as he's nicknamed on the comedy circuit.  He’s a national headliner comedian and musician with Voodoo Sindicate. As an actor, he has appeared on Criminal Minds, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Shield, Arrested Development and many others. He has recorded several comedy shows, including his last, entitled "Double Date," which featured George Lopez. Rudy also gives back to his community by holding toy drives in his native Lincoln Heights in Los Angeles.    EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Inspired by Juan Luis Guerra’s Como Abeja Al Panal, new off-Broadway play Bees & Honey is a Washington Heights love story that follows young married couple Manuel and Johaira as they face the age-old question: Is love enough? In this episode of The Revolución, playwright Guadalís Del Carmen talks with co-hosts Kathryn Garcia Castro, Diego Lastra and Court Stroud about her artistic journey from script to production, why she set the work in "Alto Manhattan" rather than her native Chicago, and how she she found inspiration in a bachata song by Guerra, the legendary singer-songwriter from the Dominican Republic. Bees & Honey began previews on May 4, 2023. Opening night is planned for Monday, May 22, for a limited run through June 11, 2023 at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater (511 W 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019) and is presented in collaboration with The Sol Project. EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

BD Wong talks about directing Judy Gold in her new off-Broadway show, "Yes, I Can Say That!," playing this spring at the 59 East Street Theater in New York City. The actor and director also reacts to the strong Asian American showing at this year's Academy Awards and the rise of anti-Asian hate. He talks with The Revolución podcast cohosts Diego Lastra, Linda Lane Gonzaléz, Kathryn Garcia Castro, and Court Stroud. EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

In this episode of The Revolución, singer, actor and writer Damon Evans shares details about his life. He tells cohosts Linda Lane Gonzaléz, Diego Lastra, Kathryn Garcia Castro, and Court Stroud about attending the March on Washington when he was just a teenager, about his television work, including portraying Alex Haley in "Roots: The Next Generation" and working on the hit sitcom "The Jeffersons." The Baltimore native recounts working with Raúl Julia and Irene Cara in "Via Galactica" on Broadway, as well as the difficulties he encountered as a Black gay man in the entertainment field in the 1970s and 80s. EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Ana Navarro serves as a co-host on ABC television's The View, as well as a political commentator for CNN, CNN en Español, and Telemundo. The Nicaraguan native is known as an expert in US politics after serving as an advisor to Jeb Bush, John McCain, and Jon Huntsman. She talks with The Revolución's Kathryn Garcia Castro, Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra, and Court Stroud to share thoughts on what has surprised her most during the post-Trump era, what keeps her up at night, and what gives her hope about the current state of US politics and our country. This is an encore presentation of an interview from November 2021.  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Actor Danny Trejo often plays the tough guy in the movies. But in his car, he keeps dog food to feed strays and clean underwear and socks to share with those living on the streets. The native Angelino talks with The Revolución cohosts Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra, and Court Stroud about his rough upbringing and incarceration, the ways sobriety changed him, and how he switched from working as a drug counselor to a successful working actor. His new memoir, TREJO: MY LIFE OF CRIME, REDEMPTION AND HOLLYWOOD comes out this week.This is an encore episode which originally aired in July 2021. EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

During International Transgender Awareness Month, The Revolución is airing an encore of our interview with activist Meredith Talusan. A native of the Philippines, Talusan who lives with albinism and moved to the United States at 15, went to Harvard for undergraduate studies, and medically transitioned in her twenties. Besides being the founding editor of them, Condé Nast's first-ever platform devoted to the queer community, she has written for the New York Times, Vice, Buzzfeed, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. In this interview, Talusan talks about her life growing up as a boy in a rural Asian family, her move to the United States, how she became a writer, and her new book, FAIREST (Viking Press, 2020). EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Princess Punzalan's wedding made the front page of newspapers in the Philippines. An actress known for portraying villains in her home country, she left behind her television and film career after marrying American marketing professional Jason Field and moving to the United States, where she began working as a hospice nurse. Now Bernadette Vela Punzalan-Field (her full name) is back in the spotlight with a role on Season Two of FOX Television's "The Cleaning Lady." In this episode of The Revolución, Princess talks with cohosts Kathryn Garcia Castro, Linda Lane González and Court Stroud about the how she prepared for her audition, why she got typecast as two-faced characters in her previous acting work, and why any time she's in front of the camera seems like a vacation.EPISODE CREDITS: Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme  Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendoza LINKS:  Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIN More on The Revolución Podcast at  Linktree A Revolver Podcast

On Gloria Estefan's 65th birthday, Mattel launches the Gloria Estefan Barbie® Doll. The Cuban American legend talks with The Revolución cohosts Linda Lane González, Kathryn Garcia Castro, and Court Stroud about what Barbie® means to her and her thoughts about the state of Latin music, including Bad Bunny's success. Estefan also shares about upcoming projects, including a new Christmas album created with her daughter and grandson.  EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast

Actor Kate del Castillo got her start 30 years ago in Mexican telenovelas like Muchachitas. She made her Hollywood debut in a leading role in 2007, but her stature as an international celebrity skyrocketed in 2011 with La Reina del Sur (Queen of the South). She portrayed Teresa Mendoza, a woman from Mexico who becomes the most powerful drug tracker in the south of Spain. The Telemundo "Super Series" broke viewing records, with the debut season's finale outperforming all U.S. television networks, regardless of language. Season 2 premiered eight years later in 2019, completing its run as the #1 rated U.S. program in its time slot, regardless of language. In 2015, del Castillo brokered an interview between actor Sean Penn and infamous drug trafficking head Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, for which she was investigated by the Mexican government. In this interview with The Revolución co-hosts Diego Lastra, Kathryn Garcia Castro, Linda Lane González, and Court Stroud, Kate talks about filming La Reina del Sur (Queen of the South), her side of the Sean Penn - El Chapo controversy, and her activist work to end human trafficking. La Reina del Sur will return for season 3 in October. EPISODE CREDITS:Music:  The band P-G-M for the use of its song "April" as The Revolución theme Editing: A special thanks to Anthony Mendoza  our freelance audio editor.  You can find him on Fiverr.com @thonymendozaLINKS: Be sure to follow and tag The Revolución Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedINMore on The Revolución Podcast at  LinktreeA Revolver Podcast