Academics and Amigos

Episode 33 out now! After a long hiatus, Academics and Amigos is back and returns with new co-host, Dr. Joey Lopez! Find out in this episode, why the podcast and Anthony were gone for so long. Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: academicsandamigos.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @arramirez830 Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 32 out now! This week, Anthony speaks to Dr. Joey Lopez and students of the Texas A&M University Media and Gaming Lab. For more on the TAMU Media and Gaming lab follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabtamu/ Website: https://www.thecmcollective.org/ Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.academicsandamigos.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 031 out now! This week, Anthony speaks to the creators of ReSocial. For more on ReSocial follow: Instagram: @Re_Social_Media TikTok: ReSocialMedia Website: www.re-socialmedia.com Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.academicsandamigos.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 030 out now! This week, Anthony speaks to Richard Genera.  For more on Richard follow: Instagram: @generaforepdistrict5 | @theelpasobeat Website: generafordistrict5.com Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.academicsandamigos.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 029 out now! This week, Anthony speaks to Assistant Prof. Dr. Asha Winfield. For more on Asha follow: Instagram: @ashawinfield Twitter:@ashawinfield Website: www.productionsbyasha.com Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.academicsandamigos.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 28 out now! Anthony and returning guest Diana Prince interview each other. For more on Diana be sure to follow her non-profit on Instagram: @dlpdreamsfordreams Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 027 out now! This week, Anthony speaks to medical student, Gary DeLeon. Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Surprise! All treats and no tricks here. Academics and Amigos is back! Theme song by: Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a)  For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos TikTok: @academicsamigos Support Academics and Amigos by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/academics-and-amigos

Episode 025 out now!This week, Anthony speaks to Principal and Texas A&M E.D.D. student, Dimitri Garcia.For more on Dimitri follow:Email: dimitridgarcia@gmail.comTwitter:@DimitriDGarciaTheme song by Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigosTikTok: @academicsamigos

This week, Anthony speaks to Dr. Joey Lopez of Texas A&M University.For more on Dr. Joey Lopez follow:Personal Website: https://www.mygeekylife.com/Instagram: @joeyhifiTheme song by Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigosTikTok: @academicsamigos

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

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_CritComSpecial 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: @lawrenwalker09Special 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

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony speaks to Pedro Sanchez Jr., who is a pharmacist in El Paso, Texas. We discuss life before and during the pandemic, how he decided to pursue a pharmaceutical degree, the obstacles he encountered along the way, and his PSJ Custom Creations project.For more on Pedro follow her at:Instagram: @psj_ccSpecial thank you to Ken Perez (@perez.kenneth.a) for the official podcast theme song and to Kyle Colglazier for his assistance on Academics and Amigos.For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out:Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPopInstagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

For more on Miranda follow her at:Instagram: @alpha.tamu 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

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/academicsandamigosThis episode of Academics and Amigos features Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/dreaminLicense code: GCB83V9ETBDBZPOShttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/all-the-things-you-loveLicense code: ORXKBXKPDYNOUCYFhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-youLicense code: A5Z03CCCHPNRVWNL

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: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos��Facebook.com/academicsandamigos

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: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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 Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigos Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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 For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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 For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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 For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com/academicsandamigosTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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 For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.comTwitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPo Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigosFacebook.com/academicsandamigos

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. For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos

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. For more on Anthony or Academics and Amigos check out: Website: www.arramirez.com Twitter: @AcademicsAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos Facebook.com/academicsandamigos

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.comSpecial 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 Facebook.com/academicsandamigos

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.comSpecial 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 Facebook.com/academicsandamigos

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.comSpecial 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

In this episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Dr. Joseph L. Flores, who is a scholar who conducts research on political communication, social media, propaganda, and meaning-making. Joseph and Anthony discuss his dissertation process, the difference between a Masters defense and Dissertation defense, his research, and teaching. Also we discuss his interest in politics, tattoos, baseball, and music.For more on Joseph check out: Twitter: @jsphflrsSpecial 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

In this first episode of Academics and Amigos, Anthony interviews Carlos Gonzalez, who is an incredibly talented artist/illustrator and popular culture fan. Carlos and Anthony discuss his introduction to popular culture, his artwork, his love for comic books and television shows, and the importance of Latinx representation in media.For more on Carlos check out: Instagram: @charlieghustlin1 Shoutouts: @recordat411 @thedeadelectrics @postivedesignco @ivancalderonartSpecial 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: @AcademicsandAmigos | @LatinxAcaPop Instagram: @AcademicsandAmigos

Anthony Ramirez has a new podcast project coming soon! Check out the official announcement here.