Life in Spanglish
by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
Join Honey German and Carolina Bermudez as they talk about living their best lives in Spanglish! In their podcast the girls take on topics such as juggling demanding careers and marriage, breaking into the radio industry, staying motivated, weight struggles, motherhood, hair salon etiquette, staying connected to their roots and roots + much more.
Episodes
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José "Candelita" Iglesias: Walked Across The Border A Minor And Became An MLB, POP & Broadway STAR
José “Candelita” Iglesias has lived a story few could imagine. In this deep and moving conversation, the MLB veteran, recording artist, and Broadway performer opens up about growing up in Cuba, leaving a Cuban baseball team while representing his country, and walking across the U.S. border in...
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Dream Girl Cynthia: 40 Years Of Freestyle, The High, The Lows & Reinvention
Freestyle artist Cynthia serves up an honest conversation about her life: music, motherhood, beauty, reinvention, and living life on your own terms. Raised in Spanish Harlem by a Boricua mother who went above and beyond to help her daughter pursue her dreams, Cynthia has spent four decades…
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Carlos Ponce: La Fama, ADHD, Telenovelas & His Biggest “What If”
Carlos Ponce gets candid about fame, ADHD, telenovelas, music, and the one career decision that still leaves him wondering “what if?” The Puerto Rican actor, singer, and TV host opens up about growing up in Puerto Rico with Cuban parents, moving to Miami as a teenager, and building a career that...
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Hamilton: Pioneering Spanish Afrobeats, Going TikTok Viral & Salseros Molded Me
Afro-Colombian artist Hamilton joins us to talk about his rise from Cartagena, Colombia, and the growing Spanish-language Afrobeats movement he proudly says he originated. Hamilton opens up about touring with Ryan Castro, earning award nominations, celebrating gold and platinum certifications in...
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José Alberto 'El Canario': The Secret Sauce Behind 50 Years of Salsa Hits
José Alberto “El Canario” joins Honey German on Gracias, Come Again for a funny, heartfelt conversation about his life, his legendary salsa career and the stories behind the music. 🇩🇴🎶🎙️ Loved by generations of Latinos, the Dominican salsa icon takes us from his childhood in the Dominican...
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Judy Torres: ‘No Reason To Cry,’ But One Deep Story To Tell
Judy Torres, the legendary Queen of Freestyle, joins Honey German for a powerful, deeply personal conversation about her extraordinary life, groundbreaking music career and revealing new memoir, No Reason to Cry. In this episode, Judy reflects on her upbringing, entering the music industry as a...
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YEИDRY: Growing Up Dominican In Italia, From COLORS To Tiny Desk & ‘Como Agua'
Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY joins us for a powerful conversation about her debut album, Como Agua, her Afro-Latina identity and the experiences that shaped her life and music. Raised in a small town in Italy, YEИDRY opens up about staying connected to her Dominican roots while navigating life...
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Tito Nieves: 50 Years of Salsa, 30 Years Sober & Who Héctor Lavoe Truly Was
Salsa ICON Tito Nieves takes us back to the beginning of his career and shares personal memories of working with Héctor Lavoe, an artist he loved and deeply admired. He also explains why he believes El Cantante, the film starring Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, focused too heavily on the darker...
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Cleyvis Natera: The Dark Side of Paradise, Dominican Tourism, Exploitation & Sisterhood
Author Cleyvis Natera joins Gracias, Come Again to talk about her second novel, The Grand Paloma Resort, a gripping story set in the Dominican Republic that explores sisterhood, class, tourism, labor, exploitation, poverty, and the hidden cost of luxury. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised…
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Luis Figueroa: From YouTube Covers To 6x GRAMMY Nominee & Co-Signs From Marc Anthony & La India
Six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Luis Figueroa joins Gracias, Come Again to talk salsa, Puerto Rican culture, family, and his journey from YouTube covers to becoming one of the genre’s brightest stars. Luis shares how posting covers online led to being discovered by Marc Anthony, who became a…
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Jason Reyes: Fostering Our Youth, La Educación & That Hip-Hop
Jason Reyes is making history from the Bronx to the WORLD. Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Jason is the founder and principal of the Bronx School of Hip Hop, the first hip hop high school in the world, opening in New York City in September 2026. Before launching this...
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DaniLeigh: Love & Loss, + Faith & Redemption
DaniLeigh joins Honey German for a raw, emotional and revealing episode of Gracias, Come Again. The Dominican American artist, choreographer, dancer...opens up about her upbringing in Miami, her move to Los Angeles and the experiences that shaped the woman she is today. DaniLeigh begins by…
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K7: Blessings, Battles, Transitions, Freestyle & Who 'Maria' Is
Freestyle legend K7 of TKA sits down for an intimate, no-holds-barred conversation about the music, memories, heartbreak and hustle behind a career spanning four decades. K7 opens up about his childhood and the life-changing move from Ponce, PR to Spanish Harlem, New York, where he reunited with...
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Antonio Reynoso: Becoming NYC’s First Dominican Borough President
In this episode of Gracias, Come Again, Honey sits down with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the son of Dominican immigrants who was born and raised in Los Sures, Brooklyn. Reynoso opens up about growing up in a Section 8 apartment while his family relied on food stamps, and how...
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Lenexx On Creating Funketon, Making Trilingual Music & El Sueño Americano
Rising artist Lenexx joins Gracias, Come Again for an inspiring conversation about culture, identity, family, and the musical movement she's creating. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, Lenexx opens up about her journey from living with her abuela while…
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George Lamond: His Life, His Legacy, His Story In Full Color
Bronx-born singer George Lamond joins discuss his roots, musical evolution, and legacy as one of Freestyle and Salsa's biggest voices. He reveals how he hid his talent and dreams from his family until they heard his song playing on NYC radio. George reflects on growing up in the same neighborhood...
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Chef Bren Herrera: Culture Kitchen TV, Cuba Libre & The Cool Tia Effect
Celebrity chef, television host, and culinary storyteller Chef Bren Herrera joins Gracias, Come Again for an inspiring conversation about culture, resilience, identity, and the journey that made her one of the most recognizable Afro-Latina chefs in media. Known as the host of Culture Kitchen on...
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Berto Colón: Power Moves, Orange Memories, Dutton Ranch & Ending DIPG
Actor Berto Colón joins Gracias, Come Again for aconversation about family, perseverance, and building a career in Hollywood. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx, Berto reflects on his island roots, his love of the beach and surfing, his father's influence, and how those…
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Lenny Tavárez: Collabs On Pause, Atacando Solo 'Pa' Lo Bonito'
Puerto Rican superstar Lenny Tavárez joins Honey German on Gracias, Come Again for one of his most candid interviews yet. Fresh off the release of his new salsa single "Palo Bonito," Lenny reveals the incredible story behind the record, including how it was originally written for Chayanne and…
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Farruko: DIOS, PatRia, Música y Mi Libertad
Farruko opens up like never before. The global superstar reflects on his transformative journey of faith and how publicly declaring himself a man of God has impacted both his career and personal life. He discusses his latest project, a tribute to Panama that honors the pioneers who helped pave…
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Hemky Madera: Is Not Who You Expect IRL & Nothing Like "Pote"
Actor Hemky Madera joins us for a powerful and heartfelt season finale. Best known for his fan-favorite role as “Pote” on Queen of the South, Hemky opens up like never before about his Dominican roots, growing up in Washington Heights, New York, fatherhood, marriage, Hollywood, and the long…
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Tony Sunshine: Rainy Days, 100% Loyalty, Sobriety & Mi Voz
Tony Sunshine opens up about his early childhood, including growing up in an abusive household and the difficult years when his mother was forced to enter the shelter system for stability for their family. He reflects on how those experiences shaped his mindset, his hustle, and his purpose. The...
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Jonathan Platero & Christopher M. Ramirez: Blood Love, SYTYCD, Vampiros & Latinos On Broadway
🎭 We sit down with Blood Love star Christopher M. Ramirez (Anzick) and choreographer Jonathan Platero, one of the creative forces behind the dance sequences seen throughout the entire play, for a fun, honest, and inspiring conversation about Latinidad, Vampires, Broadway, culture, and chasing…
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Dr . Jeff Gardere: Exercise Your Mental Health With America's Psychologist
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Gardere, widely known as “America’s Psychologist,” for a conversation that feels like a real-life therapy session. From his roots as the son of Haitian immigrants raised in Brooklyn, New York, to becoming one of the most...
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Bryan The Diamond: From Car Videos To TikTok's Beloved Viral Bestie
We sit down with viral social media sensation Bryan the Diamond, the Florida-raised influencer with Brazilian roots who turned everyday moments into millions of followers and built a loyal community of “besties” across TikTok and Instagram. Now living his best Cat Dad life in Miami, Bryan opens…
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Edgar Berlanga: Not The Fighter, The Man Speaking From The Heart, Guard Down
We sit down with Brooklyn’s own Edgar Berlanga for one of his most honest and revealing conversations yet. This isn’t just about boxing, this is about the man behind the fighter. Berlanga opens up about growing up in Brooklyn as a proud Puerto Rican, the influence of his family, and the…
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Comm. Rossana Rosado: Bronx Attitude, Your Story Matters & Claiming Our Seat
On this episode of the Gracias, Come Again Podcast, we sit down with trailblazer Rossana Rosado for a powerful conversation about identity, storytelling, and what it means to open doors for the next generation. Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Rossana shares how her…
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R!CH YASHEL: Bold Moves, La Familia , & Life After CNCO
Former CNCO member R!ch Yashel sits down for a personal conversation about his journey from a kid with big dreams to an international Latin pop star. In this episode, Rich opens up about growing up as the child of Dominican immigrants and how his parents made the bold decision to leave New...
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David Archuleta: DevOUT, Losing My Faith, Embracing My Truth, Owning Mi Latinidad
In this transparent, relatable, and deeply personal episode, David Archuleta opens up about faith, identity, and self discovery while discussing his memoir Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself. Raised by a Honduran mother and a white father, David reflects on growing up between cultures,...
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Danny Cortes: Arte Took Me From From Rock Bottom To Sotheby's
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bushwick, Brooklyn artist Danny Cortes who recreates iconic New York City scenes, from neighborhood ice spots and subway platforms to street signs and corner culture, blending art, hip hop, nostalgia, and community into hyper detailed miniature worlds.…
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Katrina McGhee: Heart Health Truths Among Latinos & Women, Stroke Awareness & Thank You Caretakers
Heart disease is often talked about as a men’s health issue, but the truth is heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women, especially in Black and Brown communities. In this powerful and necessary episode, we sit down with American Heart Association Executive Vice President and...
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Jason Andors: How I Became Dominican & El Tiguere Mas Vacano
In this episode of Gracias, Come Again, we sit down with actor, comedian, and stand-up comic Jason Andors, a New York City native whose career has spanned decades in the U.S. comedy and acting world, and who is now going viral across the Dominican Republic under his beloved alter ego, El Tiguere...
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Eduardo Holguín: Gen Z Changing The Game, Making Forbes '30 Under 30, & My Global Rise
Eduardo Holguín, is a Dominican creative director, photographer, and art director, and the founder of By Holguín, a forward-thinking creative studio shaping the future of media and storytelling. In this episode, Eduardo opens up about his journey from the Dominican Republic to the United States,...
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Tony Touch: Walking By Faith, Boricuas On The Set & Pioneering The Game
In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Gracias, Come Again, we sit down with DJ Tony Touch, legendary DJ, producer, artist, mixtape pioneer, and one of the most influential cultural figures in Hip-Hop history. Tony Touch takes us back to his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, sharing how his...
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Amirah Vann: Embracing Afro-Latinidad, La Familia & My Role To Rep On Screen
Award-winning actress Amirah Vann joins Gracias, Come Again for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply personal conversation rooted in culture, family, faith, and purpose. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Amirah opens up about growing up Afro-Latina, being raised by her Puerto Rican mother after…
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DJ ENUFF: Respect The Heavy Hitter, Resilience, Recovery & Take Your Flores
Legendary DJ, Producer and Hip Hop Icon DJ Enuff joins Gracias, Come Again for one of our most powerful, emotional, and joy filled conversations yet. This is an episode where we laugh, cry, reminisce, give flowers, and openly thank the people who supported our careers and personal lives when it...
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Darrin Henson: Choreographing The Stars, Latino Influence & Acting Intentional
World renowned choreographer turned actor Darrin Henson joins us for a powerful, culture rich conversation about legacy, purpose, and the Latino influence that helped shape his life and career. Raised in the Bronx, Darrin opens up about growing up alongside Latinos in his neighborhood and how...
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Elaine Del Valle: Brownsville Bred, Directing Latino Stories, Childhood Trauma & Survival
Award-winning writer, director, producer, and actor Elaine Del Valle joins Gracias, Come Again for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about survival, identity, Latino representation, and socially impactful storytelling. Elaine opens up about growing up Puerto Rican in the 1980s in...
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Vakero: Arte, Belleza Natural, Team Fruta y Lo Que Viene
Dominican icon Vakero sits down for an honest and wide ranging conversation about music, family, and legacy. The Latin Grammy nominated artist talks about growing up in San Pedro de Macorís, and his role as a later pioneer of Dominican urban music since the 1990s. Vakero opens up about working…
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Word Life: "Facts Is Facts" Now Let's Break It All Down
Step into this powerful, cultural deep dive with Word Life, the Bronx-born Puerto Rican creator behind the viral tagline “Facts is Facts.” Known for his straight-to-camera truth telling, WordLife has become one of the most trusted voices educating the world on Puerto Rico its history, culture,...
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Aida Rodriguez: Healthy, Single & Sane
In this episode, Aida Rodriguez gets real about healing, relationships and stepping into her power. She opens up about ending a long term relationship, going to trauma therapy and finally feeling healthy, single and sane for the first time. Aida talks about breaking old patterns, ignoring the...
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Planta Industrial: Breaking Barreras From The Bronx Pa'l Mundo
Step into this raw and hilarious conversation with Planta Industrial, the Bronx based Dominican duo taking over timelines in a NY minute. They break down how they came together, their mission to go against the current, and how their Bronx and Dominican roots shaped their whole vision. They talk...
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Jessica Pimentel OITNB, Brujeria, Heavy Metal & Buddhism
Step into a powerful, wide ranging conversation with actress and artist Jessica Pimentel, the Brooklyn born Dominicana whose talent and spirit stretch across continents and creative worlds. Known globally for her seven season role as Maria Ruiz on Orange Is the New Black, Jessica is a three time...
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Darlene Rodriguez: Bronx Roots, Big Dreams & Breaking News Barriers
We're joined by Legendary journalist Darlene Rodriguez, the proud Bronx native and longtime co-anchor of NBC 4’s Today in New York. With 30 years in television and 26 years at NBC, Darlene opens up about her incredible journey from a Bronx girl with a dream to one of New York’s most respected…
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Frankie Cutlass: Faith, Hip-Hop, Legacy & 'Puerto Rico'
We dive deep into the life of the legendary Frankie Cutlass, the man behind the timeless anthem “Puerto Rico” 🇵🇷🎶. The ICONIC DJ/Producer opens up about turning his life over to God after surviving a dark chapter in his youth, when his life was threatened over false accusations of snitching...
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J Noa: Demanding Respect, Winning Grammys, Dropping Bars & Loving Tokischa
Dominican lyricist J Noa sits down with Honey German to talk about her incredible journey from growing up in the Dominican Republic to becoming one of the most respected new voices in Latin music. 🇩🇴🎤 J Noa opens up about her childhood back home, her mother’s health struggles, and how those...
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Paola Ramos: Driving Modern Journalism In My Own Lane
In this powerful and honest conversation, journalist Paola Ramos gets personal talk about everything from her global upbringing to her life now as a proud Latina voice shaping modern journalism. The daughter of legendary journalist Jorge Ramos, Paola opens up about carving her own lane in media...
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Brenda K. Starr: Creating Starrdom For Myself & Mariah Carey Too
In this powerful and emotional episode, Brenda K. Starr sits down to open up about her incredible journey from a young dreamer in NYC’s Upper West Side to a chart-topping singer who helped shape Latin pop and R&B. Raised by a single Puerto Rican mother of seven, Brenda shares how her entire…
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Dariel Amant: Delivering Afro-Beats + R&B But With A Latin Vibe
Honey sits down with Dariel Amant, the Dominican artist from Jersey who doesn’t just sing about love, he is LOVE. His name, meaning “lover” in French, feels like destiny fulfilled with every note. From the soulful vibes of “Flores” to the genre-blending magic of his Cuatro Rosas EP, Dariel is...
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Maria Hinojosa: Visibility, Dignity, & La Verdad ✊🏽
Honey sits down with the legendary Maria Hinojosa - an award-winning journalist whose career began in 1993 with one clear mission: to make Latinos visible. From her early days in radio to founding Futuro Media and leading Latino USA, Maria has spent decades amplifying our stories and holding…
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About this show
Join Honey German and Carolina Bermudez as they talk about living their best lives in Spanglish! In their podcast the girls take on topics such as juggling demanding careers and marriage, breaking into the radio industry, staying motivated, weight struggles, motherhood, hair salon etiquette, staying connected to their roots and roots + much more.
Hosted by
My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts