Let It Loose: A Gloria Este-FAN Podcast

It's our SEASON FINALE! We're going out with a bang diving deep into so many fans' favorite album, Destiny, with none other than the Diva herself. Gloria shares her memories and stories making the album, and joins us as we go track by track. It's a retrospective and celebration you won't want to miss.

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It's a Pride Party today on Let it Loose! We're joined by our friends Michael, Sean, Steve, and Vero and discussing what makes Gloria and her music resonate so deeply with the LGBTQ+ Community. We're even coming up with our ultimate Pride Playlist! 

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En este episodio de Let it Loose En Español, conversamos con dos talentosos artistas que encuentran inspiración en Gloria Estefan para crear ilustraciones y arte digital. Hablamos sobre sus procesos creativos, sus portadas de álbum favoritas y algunas de las imágenes más icónicas de la carrera de Gloria.

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The gang got together this week in Atlanta to attend the world premiere of Emily and Gloria Estefan's new musical BASURA. We share our thoughts on the musical, as well as how much fun we had gathering together with fans from all over the world! 

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This week, we’re chatting with industry insiders Mo Fitzgibbon and Robert W. Walker — two longtime collaborators and friends of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. From backstage stories to career-defining moments, they’re sharing unforgettable memories from decades inside the Estefan world. Fun, nostalgic, and full of love. ¡Que siga la tradición!

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Get ready for an exciting episode with former Miami Sound Machine Member, John DeFaria. From funny stories of days on the road, to looking back on his musical legacy with the Estefans and beyond, John shares all sorts of interesting and unique stories with us! 

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This week we're giving you all a glimpse at what we've been working on behind the scenes: Let it Loose En Español. We're chatting all things Brazil 305 with two super fans from Brazil, Claudinei and Fabiola. Let's take a closer look at this very special album and hear from the fans who love it the most! 

Let it Loose En Español will be out once a month on Tuesdays!

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Esta semana les damos un vistazo a lo que hemos estado preparando detrás de cámaras: Let it Loose En Españ...

It's game day! We're coming up with our ultimate Gloria Estefan concert setlists this week. We've come up with categories for each song in our imaginary concert and you're invited to play along. Let us know on social media what your answers are for these categories too! 

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This week we're looking back on some of our favorite stories from seeing Gloria in concert. Our special guest Giovanna has some wild and unique memories you won't want to miss, and we discover that Carlos and Rob have the SAME funny concert story all these years later. We're taking you on a trip down memory lane! 

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This week we're chatting with friend of the show Angel-Max and host of Shakipedia Cally! Join as we discuss everything related to Gloria's crossover impact and the ripple effect it had for future artists. 

If you're a Shaki-fan, give our friends Shakipedia a listen!  

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Nothing says it better than the language of love-- Spanish, to English, and everything in between. Today we're chatting with three fans who were inspired to learn a different language thanks to Gloria's music! Special thanks to Austin, Owen, and Rafa for joining us this week to talk all about Gloria's incredible multi-lingual career.

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¡Ya llegó nuestro primer episodio completamente en español! En esta edición especial hablamos sobre los clubes de fans internacionales y el legado de Gloria Estefan en España junto a nuestra invitada especial, Ana Rojo, quien ha organizado varios encuentros inolvidables para fans. ¡No te lo pierdas y celebra con nosotros la pasión que une a fans alrededor del mundo!

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We're back from Spring Break with our biggest and most exciting episode yet! Ana Villafañe joins us today to discuss her rise to fame, originating the role of Gloria Estefan in Broadway's ON YOUR FEET, and what she's working on next. 

Ana Villafañe will be performing at Amelia's 1931 on April 16, 2026. Availability is very limited,  Click here for tickets!

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We're taking a few weeks off but before we do, we're looking back at the first half of Season 1. From favorite moments, to what we've learned along the way, we're letting it loose! Plus we're playing a game of songs from each album that should have been singles. Keep an eye on our social media to see how you can play along with us! 

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This week we're chatting with music journalist Quentin Harrison. His articles on Gloria's discography have lovingly described 1993-2003 as Gloria's Imperialist Era; and we're about to find out exactly what he means! 

You can learn more about Quentin's work via his Linktree, and read his beautiful and thoughtful Medium article here! 

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We're having a birthday party this week, as we celebrate all things Emilio Estefan! We're taking a look back at some of our favorite past projects, breaking down his magnum opus Raíces, and hearing some special birthday wishes from so many of his loved ones! One caller in particular you won't want to miss! 

Let's wish Emilio a Happy Birthday all week long! 

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SuperFan Champion Jonathan Mate is back for another episode. This time, he’s taking us along on his fabulous whirlwind trip to Miami. From a walk through the EEI archives, a few homemade Glorious Cosmos, and more, tune in for Jonathan's heartfelt and memorable stories. 

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We are joined by Superfan contestants, Jonathan and Jessica, to share all the details about the Superfan selection process, and their experience of the day of recording.

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Two vinyl collectors, Juan and Oswaldo, talk to us about why they collect vinyl, they’re relationship to Gloria’s music, and try to convince us why vinyl is better. Listen to find out if they succeeded! 

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The whole crew is joining the podcast this week! We flipped the mic and gave listeners a chance to submit their burning questions and they did not disappoint. From hot takes to nostalgia and plenty of laughs, nothing is off the table.

Listener discretion advised. Some opinions may hurt feelings.

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We’re celebrating Gloria’s current Grammy nomination for Raíces while revisiting her Grammy and Latin Grammy milestones, iconic performances, first nominations, and the moments that still spark debate among fans.

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The first time we met Gloria, we were tongue-tied! We’ll share our stories and hear a wild one from Kevin Murnane, a Gloria Este-FAN in Ireland. 

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For our very first episode, we’re talking about what a massive year 2025 was for Gloria and her fans: the release of Raíces, a celebration of 50 years in music, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and a free Madrid concert for thousands. Listen in for a recap of this incredible year and firsthand stories from those who experienced it.

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Are you ready to Let it Loose? Every Thursday, your hosts Carlos, Rob, and Wes, are diving into the spectacular career and legacy of Gloria Estefan. Listen along as they discuss Gloria’s 50 years in music, and invite fellow fans on to share their favorite Glo-ments and memories! 

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