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Hosted by My Cultura and Sonoro · music · EN-US · 74 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchBecoming 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.
Becoming An Icon is hosted by My Cultura and Sonoro. The show has published 74 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Latino USA: Monsters and Secrets: Oscar Isaac on Embodying the Most Telenovela Version of Frankenstein" (13 November 2025, 26 minutes), "The World is Your Oyster with Demián Bichir" (24 October 2025, 29 minutes), and "Viva Betty - An Ugly Betty Rewatch ft. America Ferrera" (16 October 2025, 65 minutes).
Becoming An Icon publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Becoming An Icon is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Becoming An Icon requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Becoming An Icon's contact route on record: verified email.
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My Cultura and Sonoro hosts Becoming An Icon, a music show with 74 episodes published.
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Becoming An Icon
<p>There is a mysticism that covers Latin America. Stories of monsters, spirits, and tales of dark family secrets. Sure, it sounds like a telenovela, but literature calls it Gothic: tales that frighten and force us to...
Becoming An Icon
<p>Eva and Maite kick off season three by cracking open the tiny but mighty oyster: a once democratic delicacy, ancient symbol, natural water filter, and cornerstone of coastal economies. They dive into food idioms and...
Becoming An Icon
<p>The Suarez family is back together as Mark and Ana sit down with the one and only America Ferrera! From the sushi restaurant debacle that started it all to the bittersweet final days on set, Betty's iconic glasses to...
Becoming An Icon
<p>Danny Lux talks about his album being stolen! The hard drive that had his album that was supposed to drop on 2024 was stolen from his producers car. He also talks about moving out of his parents house, love life, new...
Episode #31
<p>In this out-of-this-world episode of In Our Own World, we take a journey through memories, emotions, and cosmic wisdom with a special guest who’s no stranger to the spotlight. Becky G sits down with her real-life...
Episode #1
<p>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. </p><p>See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Episode #36
<p>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 towns, and...
Episode #35
<p>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 icons. This time...
Episode #34
<p>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 conclusion to a...
Episode #33
<p>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 she was putting...
Episode #32
<p>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 streets of...
Episode #31
<p>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, Willie began...
Episode #30
<p>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 Héctor Lavoe, only...
Episode #29
<p>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 love for music, to...
Episode #28
<p>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 of rancheras...
Episode #27
<p>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 Potrillos, the...
Episode #26
<p>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 Becoming an Icon, we...
Episode #25
<p>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 them or hate...
Episode #24
<p>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 members leaving...
Episode #23
<p>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 biggest English...
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