Zona San Anto Podcast
Zona San Anto Podcast
Zona San Anto
You have arrived at the Zona San Anto Podcast, formerly known as Firme Voices. Our mission is to continue their work by delving deep into the soulful world of poetry and creating barrio and intercultural unity through poetry.These episodes reflect our experiences in today's culture and society.Poets, writers, and songwriters of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders can submit their unique works to our podcast.Please send questions and audio submissions to [email protected] to be featured in our episodes.Follow us on Instagram at @zona_san_anto.Support us through Cash App $zonasananto
S2 E11 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Vincent Cooper
Vincent Cooper, former United States Marine and Chicano author of Infidelis (Mouthfeel Press. 2023), was a finalist winner at The International Latino Book Awards in The Juan Felipe Herrera Best Poetry Book Award - Bronze Medal. Cooper also penned, Where the Reckless Ones Come to Die (Aztlan Libre Press 2014), and Zarzamora - Poetry of Survival (out-of- print. 2019). He is a Macondista of the Macondo Writer's Workshop since 2015. Music by Jamie Seward
May 21
15 min
S2 E10 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Zenobia
Zenobia (she/her) has island roots from Barbados and was born in Queens, New York. She has lived in San Antonio for over 15 years with her family and is a poet and dentist. There are no limits to the styles or subjects in her poetry that she is willing to face. Still, she always aims for the heart to remind us of the humanity of our history, to hold on to our empathy for each other, and to encourage us to explore our own individual passions—especially in these times of political u...
Apr 9
21 min
S2 E9 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Angelica Guerrero "That One Tejana"
Angelica Guerrero, known as That One Tejana, is a spoken-word poet and storyteller whose work lives at the intersection of grief, love, motherhood, identity, and healing. Through bilingual verse and raw honesty, she gives language to emotions that are often felt but rarely named. Her poetry is both a release and a reclamation; rooted in lived experience, guided by resilience, and softened by her love for her daughters. Music by Jamie Seward
Feb 19
14 min
S2 E8 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Alicia "Alycatt" Enriquez
Alicia "Alycatt" Enriquez is a first-generation Chicana who made South Side San Antonio her home. She's a resilient single mother of two boys who has bravely been sharing her voice at various open mics. She's been a featured poet at The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project for Dream Week, The Write Spot, Jaime's Place for Show Me Your Stacy's, Empowerhouse Radio at Black Potion, TVSA Health and Wellness with Anastasia, and at The Beacon at Midtown Gallery for Two Tribes Meet. When she's not performing...
Jan 8
11 min
S2 E7 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Consuelo
Consuelo is an Inland Empire(IE) artivist, student, and Pushcart Prize nominee. Her debut poetry book, Water Damage, is published with Riot of Roses Publishing House. You can find her at open mics across the IE and LA, experimental art shows, your local public library, or spiritual apparitions. Music by Jamie Seward
Dec 23, 2025
12 min
S2 E6 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Jonathan Fletcher
Jonathan Fletcher holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Columbia University School of the Arts. His work has been featured in numerous literary journals and magazines, and he has won or placed in various literary contests. A Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Best Microfiction nominee, he won Northwestern University Press’s Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry Prize contest in 2023, for which his debut chapbook, This is My Body, was published in 2025. Currently, h...
Dec 2, 2025
10 min
S2 E5 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Melissa Moreno
Melissa Moreno was born and raised in San Diego, CA. In January of this year, she published her first book titled "Dreamz of a Butterfly." With a passion for writing, Melissa strives to uplift others through her words and poetry. Her life experiences have shaped her creative process, allowing her to share her vulnerability with those who support her writing journey. Writing has served as a therapeutic outlet for Melissa, helping her navigate her grief following the passing of her grand...
Nov 20, 2025
7 min
S2 E5 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Kc Luna
Kc Luna is a Tejano jack of all trades born and raised in San Antonio. He's a writer, storyteller, playwright, poet, cartoonist, improviser, satirist, and a few other things best left unmentioned in polite company. His work ranges from humor to horror and everything in between, exploring philosophy, indigenous identity, everyday life, surrealism, and the intersections between artistic mediums. His writing and performances have previously been featured on the Voices of San Anto, ...
Nov 13, 2025
18 min
S2 E4 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Tessa Rabago
Tessa Robago is a passionate poet and performer based in San Antonio, known for her electrifying open mic performances. With a unique blend of raw emotion and vivid imagery, Tessa captivates audiences, drawing them into her world through powerful storytelling. Whether she’s reciting in a cozy lounge or a crowded theater, her intensity and authenticity leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to witness her artistry. Music by Jamie Seward
Oct 30, 2025
15 min
S2 E3 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Rod Carlos Rodriguez
Rod Carlos Rodriguez has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Program. He is an award-winning poet who has been writing for over 40 years. He has 5 books of poetry published: Exploits of a Sun Poet (Pecan Grove Press, 2003), Lucid Affairs (Sun Arts Press, 2012), Native Instincts (Human Error Publishing, 2016), Cantos, Incandescent (Finishing Line Press, March 2024), and A History o...
Oct 16, 2025
8 min
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