Fish Out Of Agua With Michele Carlo

Episode 23 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 47: "Walking in Coquito Wonderland," Chapter 48: "Goodbye Pumpkin" and Chapter 49: "Just in Time." Featuring Guest Artist: Kevin Allison. I call this the "small miracles can happen" episode. With music from Fatboy Slim/Groove Armada, Missy Elliott, Dennis McCarthy , Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink Floyd. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #1997 #1998 #1999 #2000 #2001 #2002 #2003 #2004 #lowereastside #altcomedy #alttheater #altculture #performanceunderground #surfreality #carmenmiranda #carmenmofongo #dinnerhat #miamihat #carmensbrain #coquito #startrekthenextgeneration #deepspacenine #babylon5 #fromtheearthtothemoon #thelordoftherings #captainpicard #earlgreytea #vanillafreak #growingapart #myspace #doublelife #breakup #betrayal #divorce #kimchi #boris #russianblue #reconciliation #friends #family #themoth #storyslam #grandslam #kevinallison #

Episode 22 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes part 2 of Chapter 44: "The Accident," Chapter 45: "Red Sheep" and Chapter 46: "A Tale of Two Weddings." Featuring Guest Artist: Vanessa Valerio. I call this the "When Worlds Collide" episode. With music from No Doubt, Fiona Apple, The Eels, La Morena, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony—and Prince. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #1997 #1998 #1999 #2000 #lowereastside #altcomedy #alttheater #performanceunderground #surfreality #collectiveunconscious #upperwestside #lacaridad78 #comidachinaycriolla #cafenegro #latinwedding #intermarriage #cuture #identity #immigration #assimiliation #puertoricansaretall #vanessavalerio #singleing #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 21 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 42: "Latinos in the Workplace," Chapter 43: "The Falcon and the Hangman" and Chapter 44: "The Accident (part 1). "Featuring Guest Artist: Mother Pigeon (Tina Piña). I call this the "Life happens while you're making other plans" episode. With music from The Smiths, NWA, Run DMC, Smashing Pumpkins, King Creole and the Coconuts—and The Specials. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #1994 #1996 #1997 #copyediting #advertising #freelance #translation #ojsimpsontrial #peloacondicionado #batteryparkcity #kestrel #endangeredbird #PAcops #worldtradecenter #artistlife #reconciliation #facepainting #fathersday #cityisland #titopuenterestaurant #death #caraccident #stitches #braces #mourning #acting #performanceart #openmic #surfreality #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #motherpigeon #tinapina #whenlifehappens

Episode 20 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 40: "After Dark" and Chapter 41: "Escape from CBGB's, part 2." Featuring Guest Artist: John Asante. I call this the "Goodbye 80s" episode. With music from The Beastie Boys, Squeeze, REM, Talking Heads, PIL—and the '80-'90s indie band that shoulda been a contendah: Laguna Moreé. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #brooklynstories #1988 #1989 #1990 #windsorterrace #unemployment #hunger #organicgardening #thievingneighbors #russianbluekitten #eggplants #eastvillage #continentaldivide #CBGBgallery #lagunamoree #slash #dambalah #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #johnasante #goodbye80s

Episode 19 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 38: "Spanish on Sunday (part 5) Papa de Sofa" and Chapter 39: "Matte Kudesai." Featuring Guest Artist: Dawn Fraser. I call this the "Bittersweet" episode. With music from Timmy Thomas, Rockwell, Queen, Joy Division, PIL, JumpN the Saddle, and King Crimson. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #1985 #1986 #1987 #washingtonheights #astoria #1986mets #sheastadium #worldseries1986 #billbuckner #mookiewilson #bannerday #nosebleedseats #curlyshuffle #wewillrockyou #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #dawnfraser #bittersweetepisode

Episode 18 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 36: "She Looks Like Manhattan" and Chapter 37: "Contraband." Featuring Guest Artist: Marc Abbott. I call this the "You can't go back to the playground again" episode. With music from The Eurythmics, Pink Floyd, Love & Rockets, The Four Tops, Oingo Boing and Ray Charles. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #1983 #1984 #stpeterspark #theschoolofvisualarts #eastvillage #tribeca #soho #stmarksplace #theater80 #artgalleries #artschool #marilynmonroe #playboymagazine #centerfolds #1984mets #sevenyearitch #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #marcabbott #youcantgohomeagain

Episode 17 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 34: "Attack of the Republic-Ricans" and Chapter 35: "Redemption Birthday." Featuring Guest Artist: Nelson Lugo. Music from Gary Numan, Blondie, King Crimson, Devo, The Specials and Bob Marley. I call this the "welfare cheese doesn't please" episode. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #nuyoricanstories #1982 #1983 #theschoolofvisualarts #financialaid #welfarecheese #minoritystudentinternshipprogram #kingcrimson #robertfripp #discipline #screenprinting #tshirts #drpepperconcerts #wollmannrink #donaldtrump #familyties #reganomics #morninginamerica #lotto #columbuspark #manhattancriminalcourt #depositcans #depositbottles #southstreetseaport #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #nelsonlugo

Episode 16 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 31: "Escape from 192 Schoolyard" Chapter 32: "Uncle Junior" and Chapter 33: "Showtime." Featuring Guest Artist: Peter Michael Marino. I call this the "Nevertheless, She Persisted" episode. #nuyoricanfamily #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcitystories #bronxstories #1979 #1980 #stpeterspark #192schoolyard #plannedparenthood #artschool #pauldavisposters #theschoolofvisualarts #6train #newyorkcitytechnicalcollege #theaterworks #guysanddolls #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo #petermichaelmarino #neverthelessshepersisted

Episode 15 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 28: "The Politics of Panties," Chapter 29: "The Clam" and Chapter 30: EZ-Eddie. This episode is kinda like Judy Blume's "Forever"...only it's The Bronx. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #bronxstories #teenagelove #charo #farrahfawcettmajors #70ssexsymbols #anklebracelets #1978 #1979 #stpeterspark #orchardbeach #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 14 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 27: "Heat." Also features Guest Artist: Educator/Activist/Bookstore Owner, Veronica Liu. Photo: Ronna Lebo #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #bronxteenagehood #nycblizzard1978 #johnnythunders #heat #cbgb #1977 #1978 #eastvillage #trannies #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 13 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 25: "Night of the Black Chrysanthemum" and Chapter 26: "Keep Me Searching For an Ounce of Gold." Guest Artist: Writer/Activist/Art Star, Tia Shellstedt. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #bronxchildhood #nycblackout #voodoo #chickenfeet #stpeterschurch #1976 #1977 #cheechandchong #bigbambu #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 12 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 23: "The Gift" and Chapter 24: "Kill Whitey Day." Guest Artist: Comedian/Storyteller/Radio Star, Marie Faustin. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #firstkiss #christmas #highschoolraceriots #ledzeppelin #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 11 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 20: "My Fundillo," Chapter 21: "Semilla Mala (Bad Seed)" and Chapter 22: "Spanish on Sunday, Part 4: El Cuco, La Chupa Cabra y La Baina (The Bogeyman, The Bloodsucker and The Whatchamacallit." Guest Artist: Storyteller/Educator/Theater Artist, Marilyn Torres. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #family #teenagers #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 10 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 18: "8-BC" and Chapter 19: "When The Wizard Walked By)." Guest Artist: Comedian/Activist/Solo Performer, Desirée Burch. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #blacksabbath #teenagegraffiti #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 9 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 16: "Secret Summer" and Chapter 17: "Buhre Avenue Sucks!" Guest Artist: Cartoonist/Graphic Artist, Leo. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #1970s #graffitinyc #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 8 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 14: "La Pirata" and Chapter 15: "Spanish on Sunday (part 3)." Guest Artist: Actor/Playwright/Theater Impresario, Gregg Bellon. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 7 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes "Best of 2016" interviews with Guest Artists: Alauddin Ullah, Naimah Hasan and Linda Nieves Powell. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 6 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 11: "Titi Dulce's Revolution," Chapter 12: "Spanish on Sunday (Part 2)" and Chapter 13: "Just Another Day in the Park." Guest Artist: Author/Playwright/Producer/Photographer, Linda Nieves Powell. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 5 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 9 "Kittenworld" and Chapter 10 "Bloodsisters". Guest Artist: Naimah Hassan (The Black & The Jew). #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua #michelecarlo

Episode 4 of the serialization of Michele Carlo's book "Fish Out Of Agua." Includes Chapter 7 "Iglesia Con Pollo" and Chapter 8 "Pioneers (Little Enough to Ride for Free, Little Enough to Ride Your Knee)". Guest Artist: Gabrielle St. Evensen. #nuyoricanstories #redheadedpuertorican #newyorkcity #storytelling #radiofreebrooklyn #fishoutofagua