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Get the slate ready because it's time for Take 13! This week, Alyssa and Logan talk about Wolfwalkers, Brave. And the tension between popular 3D animation and hand-drawn animation. Join us as we talk about animation awards, Scottish accents, and wild bear attacks.

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Abe discovers Clint's new bank account.  Clint is arrested at his home in Merida. Pablo and Clint begin a new relationship. 

Alvaro finally performs for a sold out crowd. The bullfight is more than anyone anticipated. David and Candace are in Merida for the fight and to see Clint's digs.  
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Get your pencils ready and open your hearts! This episode touched my soul while giving me quite an education. Meet Andrew Xenios or Andy as I got to call him, a multidisciplinary artist with a store front studio in the Santa Lucia neighborhood of Merida. Andy talks about his career as an artist after serving in the military and picking up a few degrees along the way. Born in the U.S. to Greek parents, Andy has been living in the Yucatan since the 70’s. Listen in as he shares some of his ideas about the role artists play in society and how it has helped him price his art. Join the conversation, you’ll be a better artists for it, I promise.

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Clint wraps up his stock purchase of the bank. He sees Xavier for the first time in years. The last bit of laundering is coming to an end. 

Dear Listener, join me and a few cups of wine as I sit with Esteban Covo, for what is officially “The Drunk Episode”. Meet Esteban who is co-founder of Magic Hammer, a CG animation studio in Merida and is also part of the Donia Way dynasty! Listen in as he talks about how his upbringing empowered his curiosity and confidence to explore, learn and launch his very own CG school at the age of 18. Esteban also shares the many love stories that are playing out in his family including his very own to a childhood friend. I really enjoyed this conversation and will re-listen to it whenever I want to fill my room with laughter and cheer. Join in.

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Clint is pressured by Alvaro about the fee arrangement. Clint, Jack and David determine a way to move the money quicker and also for Clint to acquire his half of the family bank. Clint also is coming full circle with a past mentor, Xavier. 

Meet Emanuel Toledo, a soft spoken culture powerhouse with a renewable energy engineering background. Listen in as we chat about his cultural and hospitality project La Casa Casa and how his father’s legacy enriches his mission. We look back at our short and well lived feasts with other artists and friends in Merida. Join the conversation and get the insight on mezcal, one of his side passions he generously shares with all. 

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Clint is continuing to navigate his business and personal relationship with Alvaro. To appease Alvaro the plan is to fly him up to Miami to meet the bankers and see that all his money is safe. 

Meet the mighty Donia Way! The trail blazing character created by the Architect and Anthropologist duo Javier Covo and Ileana Reyes. Initially created by Covo as a lens to understand and celebrate his wife and her culture, Donia Way has become a passion project that is now a thriving family business with a mission.

Listen in as I speak with Irene Covo Reyes and Maria Camila Guerrero, the daughter and daughter in-law of the creators, who tell me about the important role this beloved character plays in preserving and amplifying the Yucatan culture. Learn about their journey as they collectively create a meaningful brand and some unexpected pushback from the elite in the community. I am excited to share this cultural gem that mean a lot to me as the son of a Yucatan. Join me and learn what a “Confidentes” chair is and the meaning behind Donia Way’s name. You will want to meet Donia Way!!

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I am reporting from Merida Mexico! We are still in the era of Covid and we move differently. Listen in as I share how differently  the Mexican people are interacting with each other and  tourists like me. I share my first key to traveling, only to then brake it and talk about how our environment shapes us. I also share my thoughts about living in a bubble and some tips on starting your own bubble, wherever you are. I am going back to my roots in the tropics, join me.

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Clint returns to Merida after working a deal with David and Jack to launder the twenty million into the bank. Alvaro is showing his true colors. 

David and Clint arrive at the home of David and Candace. Jack arrives with the memory stick full of dormant account names. All in agreement with laundering Alvaro's money. Travels back to Mexico for late night meeting with Mexico banker. 

Clint flies up to Homestead to meet with the bankers: David, Jack and Abe. He proposes a way to launder Alvaro's cash and save the bank. 

Clint and Alvaro come to an agreement. Clint flies up to Homestead on Alvaro's jet and meets with Jack. They hatch a plan to get his dad and brother on board. Might have to fudge the truth. 

Clint is in a Mexico prison, thanks to Alvaro. Alvaro is a drug lord in Merida and believes Clint took millions of his money.