Life in Spanglish

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 has kept him working for decades. From hosting Control to starring in beloved telenovelas l...

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 his native Colombia, and collaborating with artists including Farruko, De La Ghetto, and Mau y Ricky. H...

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 Republic to Puerto Rico at just seven years old, then to New York City in the ’70s,...

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 young woman, signing her first record deal and becoming one of the most recognizable voices in freestyle...

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 in Italy’s countryside as a brown girl experiencing racism and colorism. She shares how feeling...

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 parts of Lavoe’s life and failed to show who Héctor truly was beyond his struggles....

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 in New York City, Cleyvis takes us inside the world of The Grand Paloma Resort, where tourists come for...

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 major mentor in his career, and opens up about touring with Romeo Santos , where he fully embraced t...

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 groundbreaking school, Jason served as principal of MS 129 Academy and built his career around helping young p...

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 sharing the incredible story of being discovered by Prince at only 18 years old. She explains how they...

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 his mother and eventually found his path to music. He takes us back to the beginning of TKA, from perfo...

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 education, a scholarship and a clear plan changed the direction of his life. His journey eventually led him...

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 her mother worked tirelessly in New York to build a better life for the family, to arriving in the U.S....

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 as Marc Anthony and La India, experiencing freestyle’s club scene at just 17, and developing his...

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 MyCLEO.TV , Chef Bren opens up about her Cuban heritage , her unwavering love for Cuba, and why she's pa...

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 experiences continue to shape the man he is today. We dive into his standout roles as Cesar in Orange Is...

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 Ricky Martin. He shares how legendary producer Sergio George convinced him that the song belonged t...

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 the way for reggaeton and Spanish reggae, while sharing his deep respect for the artists who came before...

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 journey to making it as an actor. In this raw and funny conversation, Hemky shares how he knew h...

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 conversation dives into the moment he discovered his voice at just five years old, singing a Menudo song...

🎭 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 your sueños. Christopher opens up about his journey as the son of a...

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 recognized psychologists in media, Dr. Jeff opens up about his journey, purpose, and imp...

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 up like never before in this raw, unfiltered, and high-energy conversation. We get in...

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 complicated but powerful relationship he has with his father. Despite his father being in and...

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 upbringing shaped her drive and her deep commitment to community. With more than three decades in media, she bu...