The Bad Bunny Podcast Recommendation List 📣🇵🇷

Podcasts chatting on Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico and the impact of his music🎧

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Bad Bunny is a global icon known for his music, creative prowess, and unapologetic pride in Puerto Rico. He recently began a residency in Puerto Rico, injecting economic growth, tourism, and cultural value into the island.

The following episodes give us a glimpse into Bad Bunny's rise, his sociopolitical stance, his love for P.R., the economic impact of his residency, and the effects of his status as an international icon.

JP Marín, EarBuds curator August 2025

Podcast picks, curated by JP Marín

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CNN 5 Things

A quick snapshot of Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico and its effect on the economy and tourism.

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All Songs Considered

The hosts discuss Bad Bunny's music video for the song "Nuevayol" and its use of AI to create a version of Donald Trump, making a political statement.

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Minoritea Report

The hosts talk about Bad Bunny’s work for the Puerto Rican community and the importance of his advocacy.

One host mentions that he got a ticket to the concert and will be visiting Puerto Rico for the first time. It’s interesting to hear them acknowledge that the event might not be geared towards them, as it’s meant more for folks on the island. They are also very much looking forward to visiting.

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Sidetracked with Annie and Nick

This episode offers a British perspective on Bad Bunny's album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." While discussing emotionally impactful songs, the hosts mention the social media reactions from Puerto Rican and other Latin people to the album, which has strong themes of community displacement and families separated by distance.

I listened to this album in full on a plane from Puerto Rico to Cleveland. I was only going to be away for a week for work, but imagining the people, my family included, who made the same trip with no return date was also deeply emotional for me.

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The Wheelhouse

The Yale professor teaching this course discusses the migration of Puerto Ricans to the mainland U.S., the culture, and the link between Bad Bunny’s music and his platform for social and political change.

The episode then includes other experts who talk about the historical context of reggaeton and how it is rooted in resistance in Puerto Rico. The episode does not shy away from critiquing some of Bad Bunny's optics and selective activism.

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