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Becoming an Icon chronicles the lives of Latinx artists who have left an indelible mark through the sustained brilliance of their careers. This podcast brings you an exploration of various genre-defining stars, like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and more, whose talent is so memorable that they surpass mere performers and ascend to the iconic level. Here, we chart the paths and trails these unique artists have blazed on their way to global fame.
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S1E1 Episode 1: Swipe Right
Juan, a reclusive museum curator, swipes right on a dating app and unknowingly goes on a date with Fernando – a charming conman who secretly plans on conning him. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
S2E36 Season Finale: Pride & Power
Familia, we’re wrapping up season two with a bang! Joining us is the amazing music editor Thania Garcia as we dive into what makes our Season Two icons legendary: major record deals, bustling border…
S2E35 Icons in the Making: Corridos Tumbados Edition
Pa’lante primo! Let’s look forward once again! In this episode, we enlist the help of our favorite music journalist, Tomás Mier, to peer into the future and spill the tea on the next generation of…
S2E34 Thalía: Arrasando
In the final episode of our Thalía journey, we explore her fairy tale ending—and everything that came after. Now celebrating 24 years of marriage with Tommy Mottola, her life seems like the perfect…
S2E33 Thalía: Amor A La Mexicana
After starring in a smash-hit teen telenovela and becoming the most popular member of Mexico’s top teen pop band, Thalía showed no signs of slowing down. She had one goal: to become world famous. And…
S2E32 Thalía: Piel Morena
Thalía has it all—an icon of icons with a life as dramatic as any telenovela. There’s conflict, scandalous romance, a ransom, and a fairytale wedding. From the time she was a child running around the…
S2E31 WiIlie Colón: Idilio
In the final episode of our Willie Colón journey, we explore his solo career and his legendary collaboration with Rubén Blades, a period that saw him at the top of his game. But as his music thrived,…
S2E30 Willie Colón: Todo Tiene Su Final
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we dive into one of Latin music’s most legendary partnerships: it’s time for the Bad Boys. We’ll explore the unforgettable music shared between Willie Colón and…
S2E29 Willie Colón: El Día de Mi Suerte
Time to start a new iconic journey! This time, we dive into the story of Willie Colón, a towering figure in Latin music. From his humble beginnings in the South Bronx, where his abuela nurtured his…
S2E28 Vicente Fernández: Volver, Volver
In our final Vicente Fernandez episode, we explore the complexities of El Charro de Huentitán, an imperfect yet undeniably legendary figure. His contributions to Mexico cemented his place as the king…
S2E27 Vicente Fernández: Mujeres Divinas
In true cowboy fashion, Vicente Fernandez called his sons “los potrillos” – the three colts. His love for them went beyond supporting their musical careers; Chente even established a ranch, Los Tres…
S2E26 Vicente Fernández: El Hijo del Pueblo
When Vicente Fernández was a little boy, he watched Pedro Infante movies while tending to the cows on his family’s ranch. He dreamt of charro suits and singing his heart out. In this episode of…
S2E25 Maná: Revolución de Amor
Today, we’re hopping on the Maná hate-train for a couple stops, diving into the most popular arguments from critics and rock fans who claim the band isn’t “rock enough,” whatever that means. But love…
S2E24 Maná: Clavado en Un Bar
In the early 90's, Maná became the most talked-about rock band in Mexico, even gaining traction outside their homeland. And like any good rock band riding the waves of success, there was drama! From…
S2E23 Maná: Oye Mi Amor
Today we are kicking off the journey of one of the biggest bands to come out of Mexico’s rock scene of the 70s and 80s: Maná. It all started with a cover band called Sombrero Verde, who played the…
S2E22 Christina Aguilera: Fighter
For our final episode with Xtina, we delve into the 2010s, a challenging decade for our singing queen. Through it all, Christina Aguilera has continuously clawed her way back from dark days,…
S2E21 Cristina Aguilera: Genie in a Bottle
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we follow Christina’s transformation from the Mickey Mouse Club to her first major record deal. We’ll explore Xtina’s golden age, including hits like “Genie in a…
S2E20 Christina Aguilera: What a Girl Wants
As her biggest fans, we had been waiting for this moment impatiently... at last, on Becoming an Icon, we explore the incredible journey of Christina Aguilera! Xtina rose from a broken home with…
S2E19 Tigres Del Norte: The Legacy of los Jefes
In our final episode of Los Tigres del Norte journey, we explore their new era with the youngest brother joining the band, solidifying their staying power. Over the decades, they’ve released some of…
S2E18 Tigres Del Norte: Narcos and Newcomers
Come with us as we continue exploring the incredible journey of Los Tigres del Norte. In today’s episode, we start with their first-ever hit, the iconic “Camelia La Tejana”. It’s only the beginning.…
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Becoming An Icon has published 74 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Documentary, History.
Becoming An Icon is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
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