Fish Out Of Agua With Michele Carlo

A special encore holiday broadcast from Season 1 of “Fish Out Of Agua with Michele Carlo”—feat. standup storyteller Gastor Almonte—along with a couple of stories from the book. I call this the “What was meant for our harm turned out to be okay” episode. Featuring tunes from #XTC, #TheClash, #TimmyThomas, #TheSmiths and #ArethaFranklin, and shout-outs to people I don't remember because I put this together way past my sleepy time and forgot to write them down. So listen in 'cause of one them might be YOU :) #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #NYCartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists

The “Passion in Park Slope” episode, where actors/producers/directors/ activists in Latino theater: Allison Astor-Vargas and Dennis Vargas tawk about how they built their lives as working artists, seeing gentrification change their neighborhood again...and again, and the importance of nurturing the next generation. With tunes from #DigablePlanets, #LovinSpoonful, #GloriaEstefan and #Chicago, and shoutouts to Franco Ambriz, Jenny L. Saldaña, Janis Astor del Valle, Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, and the Nuyorican Poets Café. #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #NYCartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists

The “New Favorites” episode, where quadruple “S” (standup, storyteller, solo performer and stroke survivor) Becca Beberaggi tawks about TV shows before her time, learning to laugh to keep from crying...and the importance of changing the default. With tunes from #TheB52s, #TaylorDane and #JoeCocker, and shoutouts to Vernon Payne, The Peoples Improv Theater, SOLOCOM, The Tank...and a certain head shop in the West Village ;) #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists

The “And We Lived” episode, where writer, critic, zinester and Art Star "Mungo" Marie Mundaca tawks about all the clubs you couldn’t get into, all the punk shows you didn’t see—and being among the last generation of teenagers to experience complete freedom. If you're a parent, you may not let your kids out of your sight till they’re 21 after hearing this ;) Featuring tunes from #XRaySpex, #GrizzlyBear, #Mitski and #Wire, and shout-outs to Surf Reality, Collective:Unconscious, Peter Bernard, GGAllin and Revjen Miller. #artistsIknow #Latinaartists #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists

It's the "Boriquas: the Next Generation" episode, where up-and-coming Brooklyn band Lovehoney's frontwoman, rockstar—and mom Alysia Quinones tawks about their new EP release, the truth about Puerto Ricans and knives—and becoming more than some thought she could ever be. With tunes from #JanisJoplin, #TheDeadWeather, #Lovehoney and #BillieHoliday, and shoutouts to SiteB, performance collective Rubulad, her bandmates Tommy, Tomas and Matt—and “Hear and Now with Rachel C” on #radiofreebrooklyn. #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists

The “Take a Tour Bus on the B35” episode, where standup story human (and singer) Vernon Payne tawks about being a 16-year-old goth from a very musical family,* the difference between being upstate funny and NYC funny, and why it’s Leighann Lord's “fault” he got into comedy. With tunes from #EddieKendricks, #ChildishGambino, #KendrickLamarr and #TheDanleers, and additional shoutouts to Vince Morris, Morgan Pielli and Gastor Almonte. (*Nat McCune from the Danleers is Vernon's grandfather!) #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #NYCartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #VernonPayne #storytelling #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The "paying it forward" episode, where fellow Bronx Boriqua and artist Melissa Calderón tawks about the 9th floor of Bellevue Hospital, what it was like to go to the same high school as #JLo—and how honoring #RobertoClemente with an "abuelo chair" is part of her "paying it forward." With tunes from #ThePolice, #TheChurch, #HectorLavoe and #TheDoors, and shout-outs to the Bronx Council On The Arts, #ArthurAviles, Charles Rice-Gonzalez, City Lore, Steve Zeitlin, Betty Yu and Neil Goldberg! #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #NYCartists #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #MelissaCalderon #publicart #RadioFreeBrooklyn #FishOutOfAgua #MicheleCarlo

The “On Da List” episode—where stand-up storyteller/actress Sydnee Washington tawks about growing up with a church-lady grandma, when chicken tastes like sadness and why a server is not your servant (even if she's making cute coin). With tunes from #Gorillaz, #LionBabe, #MajorLazer and #DJKhaled, and shoutouts to The Peoples Improv Theater, Livia Scott, Robin Bady, Marie Faustin, #KellyRipa & #JimCarrey #artistsofcolor #artistsweknow #womenartists #livingartists #SupportLivingArtists #whywemakeart #whywematter #SydneeWashington #TheUnofficalExpert #storytelling #RadioFreeBrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The "Bring on Da Funk" episode, where super story human Ilsa Jule tawks about the "old school" EV, the "new school" of storytelling and how to be true to your authentic self (without starving to death). With tunes from the #OhioPlayers, #ChakaKhan, #JoyceSims and #RoseRoyce, and shout-outs to Barbara Aliprantis, Nicole Ferraro and Jeff Rose of the New York STORY Exchange! #artistsweknow #genderqueerartists #nycartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #IlsaJule #TheNewYorkStoryExchange #storytelling #RadioFreeBrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The “Happy Accident’ episode, where ex-Bronx skate punk, finance bro and storyteller David Hu tawks about overcoming his fear of public speaking, how The Moth became his "mistress"...and why getting laid off saved his life. With tunes from #GGAllin, #GreenDay, #BlindMelon & #Weezer, and shoutouts to Peter Michael Marino, Jackie Peters, Missy Crawford, Melissa Nierman and David Crabb! #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #DavidHu #TheMoth #cancersurvivor #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The "Tell It, Susan!" episode, where storyteller/solo performer/theater curator and producer Susan Kent and I tawk about crave cases of White Castle, how storytelling is better than crack...and turning trouble into treasure. With tunes from #TheB52s #BritneySpears #MirandaLambert and #TheDescendents, and shoutouts to Victoria Scroggins, Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez and Luke Davin! #artistsIknow #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #SusanKent #TellItBrooklyn #IntoTheBellyoftheBeast #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The "Old Escuela, New Escuela" episode, where poet/performance artist/community arts activist and educator Maria Aponte and I tawk about following your passion, the importance of knowing your history...and how art saves lives. With tunes from #BarbaraAckin, #FiveForFighting, #McFaddenandWhitehead and #IsraelKamakwiwoole, plus shoutouts to Robin Bady, Bridget Bartolini and Aurora Anaya-Cerda! #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #2017 #whywemakeart #whywematter #MariaAponte #TransistionsofaNuyoricanCinderella #TheGiftofLoss #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The "I Am Human" episode, where singer, storyteller, musician—and mom Alex deSuze tawks about the politics of passing, the art in your heart...and what it means to be a "Single WHAT? Female." With tunes from #Bananarama, #DionneFarris #ATribeCalledQuest and #Bjork, and shoutouts to Eric Vetter, No Name presents: The Uptown Cabaret and the Emerson Ensemble: Cyndi Freeman, Scott Stiffler and DJ Hazard: Man of Hazardium. #artistsofcolor #artistsIknow #womenartists #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #AlexdeSuze #singleWHATfemale #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The “No Me Joda y Jenny Lee en El Rufo” episode—where award-winning playwright, actor, comedian, cancer advocate/madrina and all-around awesome "Little Brown Girl" Jenny L. Saldaña and I tawk about juggling the day job and the life job, waking up with your ponytail twisted and Americans’ two greatest fears…all while she corrects (con amor) mi Español (lol)! Featuring tunes from #Madonna #CyndiLauper #CeliaCruz and #Prince—and shoutouts to #Linda Nieves-Powell #Cuba and #HodaandKathieLee #artistsIknow #womenartists #artistsofcolor #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #JennySaldana #LittleBrownGirl #TheChroniclesofBCJenny #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The “Two Grrrrls from da Boogie-Down” episode—where dancer, singer, musician and solo performer Dorit Elena Konig and I tawk about transcending cultures, praying to The Justice League—and finding inspiration in unexpected places. Featuring shoutouts to Middle Eastern dance pioneer: #Selena, SoloCom founder: #PeterMichaelMarino, #JohnBerger and #WonderWoman—and tunes from: #TheBangles #LedZeppelin #JacobJacobsandSholomSecunda and #Verdi #artistsIknow #womenartists #artistsofcolor #livingartists #supportlivingartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #DoritMusic #MiddleEasternDancer #SingerSongwriter #Actress #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The “Sorry, Not Sorry” episode, where singer, actress, cabaret host and media personality Marlene Villafane tawks about auspicious meetings, fame (reality vs. the TV show), being typecast, finding your niche and getting the word out! Featuring shoutouts to #MNNStudios #MikeTapp #VeronicaCaicedo #ChrisGethard #MariaBamford #Fame #RobinByrd #GlennOBrien and #TVParty, and tunes from: #ChakaKhanandRufus #JavierLuis #AlexWilson and #AndreaBocelli #artistsIknow #womenartists #artistofcolor #livingartists #supportlivingartists #newyorkstories #newyorkcityartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #MarleneVillafane #MarleneGoesToHollywood #RUASTAR #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

The “Can't Stop, Won't Stop” episode, where actress, comedian, poet, media personality and mom, Rhina Valentin, tawks about her different incarnations as a performer, being derailed, out-phoenixing a Phoenix...and Will Smith. Featuring shoutouts to #BronxNet #MNNElBarrioFirehouse and #TheNuyoricanPoetsCafe, and tunes from: #TheTemptations #Bjork #Sia and #ThirdWorld. #artistsIknow #womenartists #artistofcolor #livingartists #supportlivingartists #newyorkstories #newyorkcityartists #whywemakeart #whywematter #2017 #RhinaValentin #BronxOpen #ColorsofRhina #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #MicheleCarlo

Episode 26, completes the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 54: "When the Miracle Doesn't Come," Chapter 55: "The Return of The Queen" and Chapter 56: "Fish Out of Agua." Featuring Guest Artist: Kelli Dunham. I call this the "Geek-a-Rican" episode :) With music from Led Zeppelin, Al Green, Blur, U2 and Sharon Jones. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #washingtonheightsstories #1970s #1980s #1990s #2000s #secrets #identity #truth #love #TheLordofTheRings #TheReturnofTheKing #Dynasty #RockHudson #Gimbels #Gandalf #TheWhiteWizard #hobbits #motheranddaughter #siblings #laughter #appreciation #JubileetheCat #family #kellidunham #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 25 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 53: "Spanish on Sunday (part 6)" and Chapter 54: "When the Miracle Doesn't Come." Featuring Guest Artist: Gastor Almonte. I call this the "What was meant for our harm turned out to be OK" episode. With music from XTC, The Clash, Timmy Thomas, The Smiths and Aretha Franklin. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #washingtonheightsstories #1970s #1980s #1990s #2000s #secrets #resentment #racism #cruelty #identity #truth #love #tragedyaverted #footinmouth #laughter #freedom #reconciliation #motheranddaughter #appreciation #JackieOofEast103Street #family #gastoralmonte #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 24 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 50: "Brooklyn is Not America," Chapter 51: "Brother from Another Mother" and Chapter 52: "Death and the Puerto Rican." Featuring Guest Artist: Elena Martinez. I call this the "brown rice, broccoli and cantaloupe" episode. With music from the B52s, De La Soul and Everlast. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #1970s #1980s #1990s #2000s #passport #citizenship #identity #paris #lasamaritane #metro #cityoflight #americantourists #snootywaiter #spench #freedom #speakingspanish #diabetes #insulin #heartattacks #triplebypass #caretaker #siblingrivalry #pactwithalmighty #reconciliation #appreciation #family #elenamartinez #citylore #bronxmusicheritagecenter #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo