How To Be An Icon

MERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s our Christmas special and like all podcast Christmas specials it’s the one where we get drunk 😅 We look back at all of our icons in 3 words or less/fewer. We make some of the most iconic drinks and have some bold predictions for the new year. To everyone who has listened to us throughout the year, thank you so much and we hope you and your loved ones have a very marry Christ...

So is this our best episode ever? We'll find out as we take a look at some of Britain's most iconic puppets with presenter and comedian Jack Wood. From Brum to Blobby, we explore the often confusing world of puppets and the surprisingly common occurrence of puppeteers being jealous of their creations! Its certainly an odd one but I promise you it's well worth a listen! Jack Wood Insta: https://www...

On this bonus episode of how to be an icon we look at the song that changed Christmas in Japan FOREVER! The City Pop legend Tatsuro Yamashita and his Christmas hit Christmas Eve released in 1983. You may not know his name but if you've ever heard a City Pop playlist you've probably heard his work, his albums include Ride On Time and Melodies, he also wrote the most well know city pop son Plastic L...

Well look what the cat dragged in... We take a look at the movie that tried hard to be a Christmas classic but ended up in the litter box! Cats (2019) starring Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Mckellen, Ray Winston and Jason Derulo. The beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that started on the West End in 1981 and went on to have one of the longest West End and Broadways ru...

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; BUT THEN HOW TO BE AN ICON BUST IN TO TALK ABOUT THE NEW FACE OF CHRISTMAS THE GRINCH! We're looking at one of Dr Suess most famous and iconic characters The Grinch. From the original 1957 short story, the Boris Karloff 1966 animated short, the How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) starring...

I don't want a lot for Christmas, there's just one thing I need.... and it HOW TO BE AN ICON!!! We're looking at the queen of Christmas herself Mariah Carey! When a Hero comes along you know we have to take a look at them. From growing up in Long Island New York and being a backing singer, to becoming one of the biggest names in R&B. She a woman with may interesting quirks but she's not living...

You can't see this episode... and not because its 3 days late... but because it's JOHN CENA! The wrestler and actor who made his start as the Prototype raised through the ranks of the WWE to become one of the all time greats! We look at his rise, his classic rivalry's and matches to see what it take to become a true wrestling legend. So put on your colourful hats, t-shirts and armbands, iron out y...

That's right we're talking all about Demi Moore (and Pilaf the little mouse). One of the biggest movie stars of all time, star of St Elmo's Fire (1985), Indecent Proposal (1993), A Few Good Men (1992) , Striptease (1995), GI Jane (1997), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Substance (2024) and of course Ghost (1990). From her childhood in Roswell New Mexico and her turbulent upbring, becoming...

In today bonus AAEE episode we discuss important matters that everyone is talking about... Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau! We talk about best and worst Halloween costumes and put them in a tier list! And of course we go through our previous episodes and make any amendments and corrections that we need to fix! So pull up a Pumpkin spiced latte and find if we think your favourite Halloween costume is...

We take a look at Britons most famous spiritual medium Derek Acorah with a very special guest Barry Dodds from The Worriers and the ParaPod! Talking all about Most Haunted (with Yvette Fielding) and maybe Derek's most controversial live broadcast: Michael Jackson: The Live Séance. Discussing his unusual methods, various scandals including Creed Kafer and ultimately deciding on if Derek is an icon?...

We change things up this week as we take a look at the character of the Phantom of the Opera through various different adaptations and decide if he is in fact an Icon? From the author of the original story Gaston Leroux, the introduction of the character to cinema in the Universal horror movies, the first stage musical adaptation by Ken Hill, the more well known Andrew Lloyd Webber interpretation...

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?!?! Comedic legend Dan Aykroyd of course. That's right we're talking about the star of Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers Dan Aykroyd. Starting off as a member of the second City improv group, being part of not ready for Prime Time players and original Saturday Night Live cast member, becoming a huge Hollywood star in Ghostbusters and Trading Places. Plus exploring Aykroyds man...

With the brand new Guillermo Del Toro movie on the way (starring Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth) we take a look at one of best sc-fi monsters of all time Frankenstein sorry... Dr Frankenstein's monster! We also take a deep dive into the woman that changed literature Mary Shelley. From her story of hardship and struggles in world to becoming the Grandmother of the sc-fi genre. Her many admirers and her...

JOIN OUR PATREON HERE: Patreon: https://patreon.com/HowToBeAnIcon Join us for the first of our spooky episodes where we take a look at different spooky media! Today we look at the classic horror video game Resident Evil 4 (2005) originally released for the Nintendo GameCube. We follow the development process from legendary video game director Shinji Mikami and the struggles of developing one of th...

The most magical place on earth, I'm of course talking about the boardroom. That's right this week we talk about the former Disney CEO Michael Eisner. Starting out at ABC and Paramount, working alongside his former friend and future rival Jeffrey Katzenberg, being the creative behind the Disney Renaissance (which included The Little Mermaid (1989), The Rescuers Down Under (1990), Beauty and the Be...

SCIENCE! We're talking about the worlds most famous scientific researchers and one of the most icon duos in all of entertainment! We're of course talking about Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker! Talking through their most amazing inventions, their massive advances in science, there somewhat secretive pasts, their role on The Muppets and the rumors around there "strictly professional" relationship. Joi...

In this episode of How To Be An Icon: Additions, Amendments , Extra, Etc we talk about strange celbrity pairings like Billy Rae Cyrus and Liz Hurley and SJ with RDJ. Follow up on our previous months icons, talk about the potential feud bubbling up between the Gallaghers brothers... again. We have a big announcement for our new Halloween patron series! Plus make some amendments and corrections from...

Too much bloody perspective... no I'm not talking about How To Be An Icon, we're talking about the worlds greatest rock and roll band Spinal Tap! Jarred and Donna look back at one of the most underrated and influential bands! They probably inspired The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and maybe even Black Sabbath? Don't get lost on the way you stage and turn your headphones up to 11 because This is Spi...

Some people stand in the darkness, afraid to step into the light... but not us, because we're here to look at the icon Pamela Anderson. From Canadian football fan to supermodel and television superstar. We take a deep dive into her time at the Playboy mansion her relationship with Hugh Hefner, her rise to stardom on Baywatch, her very quick marriage to Tommy Lee, her controversy's and her redempti...

Don't look back in anger because we've got a really fun episode of how to be an icon on Manchester's greatest band Oasis! We look these rock n roll stars through all the cigarettes and alcohol, you'll be feeling supersonic (no need for a gin and tonic) to enjoy our episode! Patreon: https://patreon.com/HowToBeAnIcon Insta: How to be an Icon (@howtobeaniconpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos X (...

The prince of Darkness is this weeks icon! Try not to get too Paranoid while we take a ride on the Crazy Train that is the life of the Rock and Roll legend! we follow his very humble beginnings growing up in 14 Lodge Road in Aston Birmingham, forming the band that would change the world Black Sabbath, breaking out as solo star, his ups and downs with addiction, creating his own music festival Ozzf...

After a week off we're finally back with our latest episode of HTBAI Additions, Amendments, Extra, Etc. We review the latest Naked Gun movie starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, catch up on our most favorite non icon Katy Perry and go into detail about our oh so fun technical difficulties! Enjoy the show! Patreon: https://patreon.com/HowToBeAnIcon Insta: How to be an Icon (@howtobeaniconpodca...

WE'RE FEELING SUPERSONIC with this episode on O...wait....sis! This episode is actually about the Immortal Hulk Hogan! This a brief retrospective on the red and yellow hero of professional wrestling. Following his early start in wrestling, the rise of the Rock and Wrestling connection in the WWF on MTV, his jump to WCW and turning heel with the nWo as Hollywood Hogan, his jump back to the WWE and...

Freeze dirtbag! You’re under arrest for been an Icon without a license! Today Jarred and Donna look at the comedic legend Leslie Nielsen star of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, Airplane, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult and Creepshow. Just in time for new Naked gun reboot (staring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson). We may not be fluent in jive...

Category is... Icons! Donna and Jarred take a look at the drag icon RuPaul! You better work, taking a look back at his humble beginnings in acting, modelling, music and most importantly Drag Race! Supermodel, LGBT advocate and worldwide phenomenon! Gentlemen start your engines and may the best woman win! Patreon: https://patreon.com/HowToBeAnIcon Insta: How to be an Icon (@howtobeaniconpodcast) •...