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Timestorm

Cocotazo Media and TRAX from PRXtimestormseries.com

The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to witness their culture’s true history. Alexa and Beni visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage. In the twenty-first century, the twins navigate school, friendship, and family while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret.

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.

Dania Ramos (Creator, head writer, producer)
Michael Aquino (Sound designer, composer, producer)

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Equipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio
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Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map Guides

Timestorm is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people.

Episodes

Haunted Puerto Rico: El Convento

Lalo recounts his cousin's ghostly encounter in an Old San Juan hotel. MINISODE CREDITS Written by Wi-Moto Nyoka Direction and story editing by Dania Ramos Sound design audio engineering, and theme music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Juan Cosme Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo Additional voice: Dania Ramos Series Website | Timestorm Apple Map Guide: Old San Juan About Hotel El Hotel Convento | About Yemaya Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio Timestorm is a Cocotazo Media production made possibl...

Nov 01, 202410 min

Haunted Puerto Rico: La Garita del Diablo

Lalo shares a mysterious legend about an iconic fort in Old San Juan. MINISODE CREDITS Written by Orlando Segarra Direction and story editing by Dania Ramos Sound design audio engineering, and theme music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Juan Cosme Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo Additional voice: Dania Ramos Series Website | Timestorm Apple Map Guide: Old San Juan About La Garita del Diablo Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio Timestorm is a Cocotazo Media production made possible with support fr...

Oct 25, 202412 min

Haunted Puerto Rico: Teatro Tapia

Lalo shares a tale about his grandfather's encounter with a theater ghost in Old San Juan. MINISODE CREDITS Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O Direction and story editing by Dania Ramos Sound design audio engineering, and theme music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Juan Cosme Kelmi Bermúdez as Lalo Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio Series Website | Timestorm Apple Map Guide: Old San Juan About Teatro Tapia | Images of Teatro Tapia Series art: Hispanic Legacy Studio Timestorm is a Cocota...

Oct 18, 202411 min

Coming soon: October Minisodes

Coming soon: three new minisodes for the spooky season! The first one arrives on Friday, October 18. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a member of TRAX and Kids Listen .

Oct 15, 202436 sec

Episode 28: Witness Find Remember...

The Ventura twins create their own quest and return a trio of artifacts to where they belong. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design and music by Michael Aquino Script consultant: Andrew Siañez-De La O Additional music: Deivis Garcia, Lara Gonzalez, Aurora Méndez, Gabriel Muñoz, William Ruiz, Chris White Additional recording: A. Agosto, J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Ponton, D. Ramos, F. Ramos, H. Ramos, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Seg...

Jul 29, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Minisode: Adiós

An anomaly lets Horacio say goodbye. MINISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, L. Bermúdez, A. Catano-Saez, O. Segarra Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shuttestock / West Coast Scapes Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Also featuring Robert Asencio , Luis Bermúdez , and Aaron Catano-Saez Guest musician: Gabriel Muñoz Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a prou...

Jul 13, 20219 min

Episode 27: Clouded

Lalo helps the Ventura twins locate the arrowhead before Kaylee returns. When an anomaly is triggered, Horacio, Alexa, and Beni find themselves in a murky place. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, J. Bracken, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, D. Ramos, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Tarapong S...

Jul 06, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Minisode: Memoria

Horacio recalls a visit to Old San Juan on the day he left for the School of Infantry. MINISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Script consultant: Andrew Siañez-De La O Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, A. Rivas, O. Segarra Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Unsplash / Clay LeConey ”En My Viejo San Juan” written by Noel Estrada and performed by Gabriel Muñoz (Cuatro) Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez / ...

Jun 29, 202111 min

Episode 26: Torre Más Alta

Josie, Alexa, and Beni head to the El Yunque National Rainforest to retrieve a metal container from the base of an observation tower...unaware that someone else is also searching for it. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Kent, C. Ponton, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image...

Jun 22, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Episode 25: El Yunque

El Yunque, 1938: In the mountainous rainforest, the Ventura twins come across Gael, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, who hides a metal container in the foundation of a future observation tower. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, C. Kent, C. Ponton, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; or...

Jun 15, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Minisode: Shed

Horacio recalls when his abuelo gave him a gift for his eleventh birthday. MINISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Hediberto Asencio, L. Bermúdez, A. Catano-Saez, A. Rivas, O. Segarra Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Zoya Kriminskaya Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Robert Asencio as Gael Luis Bermúdez as Young Horacio Aaron Catano-Saez as Jorge T...

May 25, 20217 min

Episode 24: Punta de Flecha

Josie and Janelly join the twins on a trip to the Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center to complete the quest. Tensions rise when Janelly and the twins disagree about what to do after the artifact is freed from the stone. EPISODE CREDITS Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O Story, additional writing, and direction by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by J. Carmona, L. Figueroa, K. Hernandez, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, W. Rodriguez, O. Segarra, A. Ubi...

May 18, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Episode 23: Tibes

Tibes, 1980: The Ventura twins run into a pair of archeologists while searching for an artifact in an excavation site of a former Taíno village. EPISODE CREDITS Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O Story and direction by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by K. Bermúdez, L. Figueroa, Kristofer Otero, C. Ponton, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Alina Datsyuk Leila...

May 11, 202114 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Episode 22: Punta Borinquen

The Ventura twins return to the lighthouse they visited one hundred years earlier where they find an artifact in an unexpected place. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Kelmi Bermúdez, Leilany Figueroa, Kate Hernandez, Kristofer Otero, DeAnna Ramos, Frances Ramos, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Angelica Ubiera, Claudio Venancio Guest musician: Deivis Garcia Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original im...

May 04, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Episode 21: Faro

The Ventura twins seek a clue for their next quest inside a lighthouse in Aguadilla during the flu pandemic of 1918. Please be advised this episode briefly depicts an earthquake. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by J. Arandia, K. Bermúdez, L. Figueroa, L. Gideon, Kristofer Otero, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, A. Ubiera, C. Venancio, N. Yannacañedo Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Libr...

Apr 27, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Season 3 Trailer

The Ventura twins hunt for three sacred artifacts in a thrilling cross-island adventure that takes them from the ruins of a lighthouse to towering heights in a tropical rainforest. Trailer content written by Dania Ramos and Andrew Siañez-De La O Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Frances Ramos as Janelly Angelica Ubiera as Josie Also featured: Lesl...

Apr 20, 20212 min

Minisode: The Hidden Past

Horacio and Atabey prepare the Ventura twins for their upcoming quests—and additional clues are revealed. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock / Anton Khrupin Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX . ...

Feb 16, 20217 min

Minisode: Newark Sounds

After Sonia wins the Newark Sounds contest, the studio version of her original song hits the airwaves. EPISODE CREDITS Script, engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino Script editing by Dania Ramos Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock/Kolonko ”This Is Me” composed by Michael Aquino; lyrics by Michael Aquino & Dania Ramos Main Vox - Jessica Bracken (as Sonia) Backing Vox - Frances Ramos (as Janelly) Guitars, Bass, Drums, Strings, and Clavinet - Mi...

Jan 19, 20218 min

Bonus: Timestorm Bloopers

Bloopers, outtakes, and lots of laughs with the lead actors of Timestorm. EPISODE CREDITS Audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Michael Aquino Writing by Dania Ramos Actors: Leilany Figueroa and Claudio Venancio Additional Voices: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Artur Szczybylo 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. ...

Dec 30, 20209 min

Special: Treasure

The Ventura twins meet a mysterious figure and learn the name of the treasure they will soon seek. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Alicia Rivas and Orlando Segarra Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Wilqkuku Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Michael Aquino as Cofresí Timestorm ...

Oct 30, 202012 min

Bonus: The Beat of Three Motherlands

Michael Aquino shares how he collaborated with musicians to create the music featured in season 2 of Timestorm. EPISODE CREDITS Script, audio engineering, sound design, and original music by Michael Aquino ; Script editing by Dania Ramos ”In the Timestorm” (alternate version) lyrics by Michael Aquino & Dania Ramos; music by M. Aquino with percussion by Lara Gonzalez, Christopher White “The Beat - Parts I & II” & “Naming” created and performed by Lara Gonzalez Christopher White ”The B...

Oct 27, 202020 min

Minisode: Rising Sun

Guaynia, Borikén, 1510: Aguey walks in the woods with his wife Karaya. They recall a simpler time before the Spanish arrived on the island and life as they knew it changed forever. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Claudio Venancio Additional writing by Andrew Siañez-De La O Story by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Aaron Catano-Saez, Ashely Kristeen Vega Additional music by William Ruiz Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original...

Oct 20, 202010 min

Minisode: Take Up Space

The Ventura twins make new connections in their family tree. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: shutterstock/80's Child & Natasha Barsova Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Brissae Valdes as Melba/Elbita Additional voice: Donatella Nesti Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX . Support for TRAX com...

Oct 13, 20209 min

Episode 20: Instant

Josie shows the secret tapestry to Alexa and Beni and plans for the three of them to travel to the other store together…but someone tags along. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Sound design, audio engineering, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by A. Catano-Saez, F. Ramos, A. Rivas, O. Segarra, C. Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Earth Trotter Photography Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Ange...

Sep 15, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Episode 19: Primos

The Ventura twins travel to San Juan in 1999 where they find a message from family inside an iconic park. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Frances Ramos, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Claudio Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Brandon Wheeler Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Frances Ramos as Janelly Jessica Bracken as Sonia Ang...

Sep 08, 202024 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Episode 18: Mistaken Identity

Janelly finds a mysterious item hidden inside Taíno Comics and Games. Alexa, Beni, and Sonia join her investigation to uncover the identity of the person who hid the secret object. EPISODE CREDITS Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O Story, additional writing, direction by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Ariana Martinez, Kristofer Otero, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Claudio Venancio Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutters...

Sep 01, 202017 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 17: Full Circle

Loiza, Puerto Rico, 1890: The Ventura twins meet a family of storytellers and recognize one member from a previous quest. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, and Claudio Venancio Additional effects: FreeSounds/Glitchedtones Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Orlando Segarra as Horacio Méndez Alicia Rivas as Atabey Darin F. Earl II as ...

Aug 11, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 16: First Impression

When the Ventura twins land inside La Academia de San Fernando in Madrid in 1852, they must find Francisco Oller, an art student who can help them with their quest. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Additional recording by Mark Pagán, Alicia Rivas, Orlando Segarra, Andrew Siañez-De La O, Claudio Venancio, and Louis Vetter Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Orlando Segarra as Horacio Mén...

Aug 04, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Minisode: Beni's Silence

Beni recalls an unsettling moment during the music festival that left him speechless. This minisode includes a moment of racialized language. Please see below for content resources. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Alexander_P Leilany Figueroa as Alexa Ventura Claudio Venancio as Beni Ventura Tocador: Wesley Tahsir-Rodriguez Additional voice: Cooper Tate G...

Jul 28, 20207 min

Minisode: Tapestry

A look back at the moment when Datu learned about Josie's secret tapestry. EPISODE CREDITS Written and directed by Dania Ramos Audio engineering, sound design, and music by Michael Aquino Episode art layout: M. Aquino; original image: Shutterstock / Anton Khrupin Joel D. Arandia as Datu Angelica Ubiera as Josie Additional voice: Alicia Rivas 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. Additi...

Jul 21, 20208 min
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