A collection of stories shared by the everyday individual, the working class, the bold, the lucky few. Exploring the possibilities of the human spirt in there own personal journey's.
Back in the Summer of 2022, we sat down with Ari...Ari Gonzalez is muti-crafted artist; working in the realm of artist management, singing/songwriting, and CEO of he own marketing brand' Dare and Defy. Currently working on workshops for independent artists; Ari highlights the business side of the music industry, and detailing the fundamentals of being a music manager and building a healthy bond between business and artist.
Join us as host Elissa Miller talks with some of the folks behind the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida: President Alexis Rodriguez, Vice President Nikki Fragala Barnes, and Treasurer Martha Brenckle. We're discussing everything from what it takes to run a museum, to curating exhibits and galleries that exist primarily online, to highlighting some figures from Central Florida's history.You can find out more about the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida via their website http://www.floridalgbtqmuseum.org/. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram. To contact them, whether for volunteering or to donate to the collection, send them an email at floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com.A note about language: Language and terms used to describe identity in the LBGTQ+ community have changed over time. When talking about LGBTQ+ folks in a historical context, we have done our best to use the terms those individuals would have used to describe themselves. Various versions of the LGBTQ+ acronym and the term “queer” are also used throughout this episode to describe the community as a whole.
Through the support of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Elissa & Melissa invite us to there time watching two of Orlando Shakes PlayFest shows. The first being 'Bite Me' written by Eliana Pipes. And the second being 'Repossessed' written by Greg Lam, who you can also hear in our recent episode from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.If you'd like to catch any of Orlando Shakes events, check out there website at https://www.orlandoshakes.org/.
We're talking everything PlayFest 2022, a celebration of new theater works hosted by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF. In this episode we chat with Roberta Emerson, Director of New Play Development at Orlando Shakes, about the work that goes on behind the scenes. We also connected with Greg Lam, the playwright behind “Repossessed,” which was featured during PlayFest. Special thanks to Michael Laderman from Orlando Shakes for his assistance with this episode. You can find out more about Orlando Shakes via their website https://www.orlandoshakes.org/. For more information about Greg Lam and his work as a playwright, check out his website at https://greglam.wixsite.com/home.
The Power of 4 brings you our new voice of the show! North Carolina native Elissa Miller brings her style this season in a whole new way. And we are excited to showcase something new, and also someone new, in the season 6 premiere coming this November.
Joziah Council is a Pittsburg native, slowly navigating his career through music and art. Focused on the craft and style, and a musical guest for this week's episode!You can listen to Joziah on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BRs0CptsLjWDNe49Ouklhhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/joziah-council/1457398540
Asmara Cortes is a former high school teacher, and current graduate student focused on her masters thesis in Latinx racial identity during the The Civil Rights Movement. She guides us thorough the exploration of the culture and history for Mexican Americans, Cuban Americans, and Puerto Ricans. Along with some of her accomplishments and struggles during her education journey.
Charyline Rivera is an actress and future filmmaker. She shares her struggles growing up in a non-traditional Spanish family, and the language barrier within it.
T.P.O.4. Presents a brand new mini series focusing on the past, present, and future of Hispanic and Latino culture. Dedicated to preserve and to document the stories and history for the future generations.Joel Olivieri & Ernesto Sanabria are Visual Artists in Florida. We capture a brief moment of there lives and hear there perspectives as some of the first stories documented here on the show.Former guest from The Power of 4, Daniel Cruz shares his experiences moving from Bayamon PR, to Florida.
Your boys are back together for our final two episodes of season 5, starting with the legendary historian, content creator, and youtuber. Aidan Mattis joins the show giving us insight on his life growing on TikTok, and future aspirations of doing field work.You can find Aidan's stories on varies media's on TikTok & YouTube:https://www.tiktok.com/@theaidanmattis?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge
On a special episode, Thomas brings FineOkay. A professional Smite player, bringing his expertise on the balance of enjoying gaming as a career and a passion. You can check out FineOkay's YouTube and join the fight!:https://www.youtube.com/user/DudeImFonz
As we reach the end of season 5, we bring in our former editor and long time friend Justin Vargas, as discusses the in's and out's of the Orlando music scene. And with him hosting, a podcaster herself and former guest Ghoneybri takes the reigns here on our show. Along with musical guest, an Americana rock band all the way from the other side in LA, The Dales.You can listen to The Dales on Spotify and Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dales/1240591930https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YwflhDndCL7VfGkdLPjHz
A long time supporter of the show, Ms. Maria Aldana finally joins on The Power of 4 with special guest host, Aidan Leavens. Discussing the fundamentals. Life in and after school, & anime. With another local artists from Florida, the incredible Lex takes the mic here on The Power of 4.You can listen to Lex now on Spotify & Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lex/1484121652https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UhxAAlhy2JwEGm3Acm6ob
The song and dance man, Mr. Ivan Ruiz returns on The Power of 4 to talk with our longtime friend, improviser, and gym enthusiast, Brogan Coughenour. And the extortionary band from Orlando. The incredible Driptones.You can listen to Driptones on Spotify and Apple Musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3uQEjEK4x1qnR697TvPPJchttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/driptones/1489761034
Your favorite' co-host on The Power of 4, Mr. Thomas Ouellette returns with a great guest from the video game and smite community. TheOtherFrost joins the show as he gives his insight on the world of smite and finding the balance of working in your passion.You can catch TheOtherFrost on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOtherFrost/videos
Our lovely friend Lauren explains the details on stage management her way up to the bright lights in New York. With the one and only Marq Lopez! Aye! Lauren shares the New York stage with Sara Ontandea, a New York artist as we bring in a new line of artists breaking the language barrier in music. Lauren also wanted me to tell you her Halloween photos on up on her Instagram. You can find Jelissa's Galleria on Instagram: babyjsart_n_stuffAnd listen to Sara on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gNLzb7aAJ0ZfUkyEvomsChttps://music.apple.com/sa/artist/sara-ontaneda/659524409
Former PO4 mate, Chris Moreno returns to put his own spin as guest host on The Power of 4. Zach Reedy shares us his time in the medical field, Chris and Zach's love for Pokémon, and some of the funniest stories ever told here only on T.P.O.4. With musical guest, the jam band known as Gam!Take a sneak peak at Chris new podcast 'The Next Screen'.https://open.spotify.com/show/1M9GaHZ0fL5C7w0dmQm2mhListen to Gam on Spotify & Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GSPp6sRVqQp0cbKE5xvVhhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/gam/1499757560And check out Joeliz shop at earth-infused.com
Ernesto returns to host The Power of 4 with his buddy Joel. They discuss there stories of becoming visual artists, and there love for video games. And sit back and unwind with the soul/pop band from Boston, 'Couch', as they prepare for there own coast to coast tour this fall.You can message Ernesto or Joel for any additional inquiries on Instagram.Listen to Elijah's podcast wherever you get your podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/3GAlULlicfxp8kH0s3AHLOhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-human/id1528890959Listen to Couch on Spotify & Apple Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nYyLjhw4mYzYfJePsCJYJhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/couch/1455880800
Junie Antoine guest host the first episode of season 5. She kicks of the holidays with guest Karah Cox. Karah and Junie share there stories together about traveling, mental health, education, and a dash of anime. Cliff the Martian lands on planet earth to start the beginning of The Coast to Coast Series.Visit Alexa's Esty page for all her art and designs:https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForYouFromQ?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1043803768Listen to Cliff on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UX3OTKOSZ2Al7WWzQBCZ4https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cliff/1497846145
Join us with former producer of The Power of 4, and video game legend, Chris Moreno. As we side track to our memories and love for video games.Death of the Drive In is an Orlando alternative rock band created by Elijah Mitchell, Bryan Contreras, and Armando Espana. The trio released their debut EP "A Message to Id" in February of 2019, followed by the singles "Going Crazy" and "Peace of Mind" which were released during the Covid-19 pandemic. Death of the Drive In has always strived itself to keep things fresh and to always try something different, looking to defy the rock genre constriction.IG: https://www.instagram.com/deathofthedrivein/FB: https://www.facebook.com/deathofthedriveinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deathofthedrivein?lang=enLatest single "Peace of Mind" out everywhere now: https://linktr.ee/deathofthedrivein
We bring you back a quick return to The Franchise Review with the 2001 James Gunn classic of the classic cartoon, Scooby Doo.
On today's little special, Thomas and Marq dive into some of there biggest fears in life and reminisce the good times of being a kid. A different type of episode and the most purest and rawist form we can be during the present moment.While we paint some mini's for Dungeons and Dragons.We hope you like it.
In our final episode, we present the funny, and architectural legend, Anna Britt. Sharing some of the funniest stories we've heard on this show. With a long awaited debut performance by a brand new artist from Tampa, Kailey Danelle. Thank you for making it this far with us.See ya soon.Anna - Nike Swoosh | Kailey - Glitter Grey
Ernesto - Creative Genius | Honey Butter - The Sizzling Ensemblehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/75RSFQIHY52QAm8m8xZGSt
Elijah - Beautiful Soul | Olu - Spiritual Mindhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCcHvYv_VWnvIezgWDOq7whttps://open.spotify.com/artist/678OPmqIs9qhpULpdD8T2h
Marq & Thomas remanence of the good times at Ashville, North Carolina. With a special interview from the Ashville Museum of Science with Hannah Strickland.
Thomas takes a seat with Lunch Break Heroes in this detailed discussion on the world of Dungeons and Dragons. https://www.youtube.com/user/ravenlark
During our break for the show. We took a detour to North Carolina. Where Thomas and I climbed to gods.
Duke - Smite Legend | Scarlet - Ebb & Flow https://www.youtube.com/user/DukeSlothhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4hMcqIITIFXMjrIKeA53rn
Nina: The Signs of Gemini | Sashauna: Introscope Essencehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5x0zDRCcIWmPRO1ZSdmnLq
Anthony: Artistic Explosion | Joey: Funkadelic Kinghttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0JKQQLUInahfrXwPwReFrd
Battle: Fearless Warrior | AJ: Effortless Synergyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/24nKPJwLR96beXRvbNkDUZ
Cait: The Journey Ahead | Venture Motel: Central Rockstarshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4Aftg2yjEqqQtBsSYepzsG
Alexa Madrid: Storytelling poet | Drea: Fiery Spirithttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5y8t1h8bv3Rpj4nRiGkgXz
Here is our first full length live performance by the enigma Kibbe here on the show. Here to kick of the new season and the new year.Listen to Kibbe on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever music is heard.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pV5Yh5Ynlj12T2SBvOjvd
The Power of 4 is introduced by a one of a kind tour de force individual, setting here own light on the minds of human begins. And with her, a talented vocalist and musician, coming from the best and brightest in Tallahassee.
Cyrus Miller is an actor, comedian, and the man about town at Point Park University. We discuss with him the goods and bads of college, life, and being a versatile human being. With him, without a doubt, the most eccentric, and funkiest fellow in the 407...Carlito.
Wrapping up the episodes for November, we bring to you Organizational Physiology major Junie Antoine. A advocator for the development of protecting employees in the work force and spokesperson for the Black, Hispanic/Latino & Haitian communities. With a special guest performance by the one of Miami's best and brightest working hard in bringing back the 90's R&B sound...Kayland
Reaching the holidays and onto the 3rd act of the show, we bring you real estate agent a good friend of ours, Brenton Antoine. With a special performance by Florida's newest artist and man who made his own introduction into the music scene, Ryan Garcia.
Sofia Garcia joins the show with her stories from College and pursing acting. With a special BTS video from a new artist from Florida curretnyl working on her debut single, 'Grey'...Kailey Danielle
The Space Series welcomes one of our most exiting guest on The Power of 4...Niyah Lowell. A muti-instrumentalist, lighting engineer, and co-founder of the Mad Soul Music Festival here in Orlando. Joining her a former Mad Soul headliner. A talented duo from New York showcasing an ever changing sound and flare known as...HOAX.
Today we present to you Scot Carlson! A former dancer (but still one at heart) who's marketing skills have helped propel him into the world of fitness with his new as he would say "like uber for fitness" app called Squatz.If you would like to get on the fitness train you can visit any additional information at https://squatz.com/ or hit up Scot on any Social media.
As we soon wrap up the first half of the MCU. Thomas and I take a look at the pretty good, and for some reason pretty forgettable entry into the Captain America series...The Winter Soldier.
Or as Thomas puts it: The REALLY really bad one. This is possibly the funniest review we've put together.
T.P.O.4. brings us motor transport operator in the United States Marine Corps rank Lance Corporal...my friend and yours, David Rice. With a musical guest, giving us a chill vibe through his eyes, Aikk. For more advice on anything and everything, you can email Felicity Gomer at felicitymaeknow@gmail.com or contact her on any social media...(that's @feliciteaspoon). Your question and answer will be printed on her column "Felicity Mae Know" from the Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce. And if your looking for a wedding dress maker for you or a friend you can contact Tania Ortiz on Instagram (yania13). We will continue to support and promote others as best as we can. Courtesy of The Power of 4.
We continue through phase 2 of the MCU. Starting with the surprisingly hilarious finale, into the Iron Man series
We did it guys! Phase 1 is finally in the books. As we wrap up, Thomas and I look back at the nostalgic feeling of Avengers. And what would be the beginning, of the crazy, emotional, once in a lifetime ride into the 10 year run of the Infinity Saga.
The T.P.O.4. welcomes the most eccentric man we've had on the show. The enigma himself...Yacobe Amin. Also with him, landing from the moon to the space series we give you the dashing, sizzling, the funkadelic robot...Jason Channel.
Epi. 6 of The Power of 4 presents Pierina Valentina. A recent graduate from FIU in International Relations, and an avid speaker in devoting her time and knowledge for change in education for the kids of the future. With her, the sizzling brass quartet from NYC known as The Westerlies.
Thor is our least favorite coming into this segment. Will it hold up?
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