The AC Cruz Podcast
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsAC Cruz is best known as a Morning show radio personality, and award winning radio program director. He was always the market leader. This new podcast is not only entertaining but also a bit controversial as AC takes you behind the scenes with some of the most famous artists and industry leaders like Bobby Pulido, Michael Salgado, Javier Galvan, Los Palominos, and many more!
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S10 Ep2 Pt2 Behind the Mic w/ Abraham Quintanilla
October 17, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBKicking off season 10 It's another exclusive! We go Behind the Mic with Abraham Quintanilla chatting about everything from the original Dinos in 1957 to family, Selena and of course Abraham's new book A Father's Dream: My Family's Journey in Music. All this and a huge surprise (even AC didn't see this coming) on the season premiere of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S10 E1 Behind the Mic with Abraham Quintanilla
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBKicking off season 10. It's another exclusive! We go Behind the Mic with Abraham Quintanilla chatting about everything from the original Dino's in 1957 to family, Selena and of course Abraham's new book "A Father's Dream" all this and a huge surprise (even AC didn't see this coming) on the premiere episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
Bonus Episode 3rd Anniversary of Behind the Mic
October 03, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 21.4 MBIt's the 3rd anniversary of The AC Cruz Podcast featuring Emilio and Diego Navaira, Bobby Pulido, Shayla Rivera, Savannah Votion, Arturo Rodriguez from Los Guardianes del Amor, Dr. Patsy Torres, Los Palominos, Mario Marichalar and Lucky Joe not even scratching the surface over the past 3 years. Getting ready for season 10 and the fourth year of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E10 Behind the Mic with a Jimmy G B-Day Tribute
August 28, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 27.8 MBAC Cruz, Mike Gonzalez and some of your favorite artists remember and share those special moments they had with Jimmy G. on what would have been his 71st birthday today. Lalo and Elida Reyna, David Lee Grarza, Isabelle Marie, Gary Hobbs, Rebecca Valadez and so many more on this special episode of the AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E9 Life and Legacy of Emilio Navaira
August 24, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MBWe celebrate the life and legacy of late Tejano icon Emilio Navaira today, on what would have been Emilio's 59th birthday, selecting portions of interviews from the AC Cruz Podcast that feature David Lee Garza, Ram Herrera, Raulito Navaira, Destiny and Rigo Navaira, and Emilio's sons, Emilio IV and Diego, sharing personal memories of Emilio Navaira.
S9 E8 Behind the Mic with Retoño
August 22, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBDavid Lee Garza de Los Musicales, Johnny Arreola de Los Palominos, Destiny and Rigo Navaira are all fans of our next guests, Grammy nominees Grupo Retoño. Join us as we go Behind the Mic with Samuel and Salomon Ramos on an all new episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E7 Behind the Mic with Los Amigos
August 15, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBJuan P. Moreno, Manuel Alvarado, Eduardo Ordoñez are not a new group on the Conjunto scene. They were the original Chamacos! After 30 years they've teamed up and ready to hit the road, to recreate that unmistakable sound and show that is Juan P., Meme y Chato they are Los Amigos!!! On another episode of The AC Cruz Podcast
S9 E6 Behind the Mic with Kary Karina
August 08, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 40.2 MBHer name is Kary Karina educator by day, Tejano entertainer by night. From Eagle Pass Texas this school teacher has been singing since she was a little girl and thanks to her older brothers and a little persuasion from their Dad they made space for her in their band. On this episode we go Behind the Mic with Kary Karina on The AC Cruz Podcast
S9 E5 Behind the Mic with Mico & Lexie Rodriguez
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's a father-daughter Duo! He did radio for well over 18 years, you may remember him from KFRD Houston, KXTN San Antonio, KIWW in the RGV he has since retired or as we like to say in the biz "he hung up his headphones." The daughter on the other hand, Is killing it on TikTok! One of the things they both have in common... TEJANO! On this episode we go Behind the Mic with Mico and Lexi Rodriguez on The AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E4 Behind the Mic with South TX. Homies
July 25, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 38.8 MBThe South Texas Homies! Immediately you think of The Hometown Boy's, as well you should. For the first time ever Anthony Trevino accordionist/vocalist explains why it's a little more complicated than just the name. This group has been together for a little less than 2 years and already their debut CD garnered a Latin Grammy nomination. "It's Time" we go Behind the Mic with the South Tx. Homies on another episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E3 Behind the Mic with Danny Guerra
July 11, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 59.5 MBHis name is Danny Guerra but you know him as Danny Boy "on air personality extraordinaire." What happens when you work at all the radio stations in Laredo TX. and nobody will hire you afterwards? You open up your own radio station and become number one. Ratings and revenue are your ultimate goal. We go Behind the Mic with Danny Guerra AKA "Danny Boy" on the next episode of The AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E2 Behind the Mic with Jorge Moreno
July 04, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 43.1 MBThey call him the California Cowboy he comes from humble beginnings number 10 out of 11 siblings. Growing up in a labor camp till he was 11. Education was important so after he got his bachelor's degree in criminology, it was time. Music was always calling! Now he's sharing the stage with some of his inspirations La Mafia, Ramon Ayala, David Lee Garza and more get ready to go Behind the Mic with Jorge Moreno on the AC Cruz Podcast.
S9 E1 Behind the Mic with Los Guardianes del Amor
June 27, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 46.5 MBIt's the season premiere of The AC Cruz Podcast and it's another exclusive, for over 22 years these guys have toured around the world making great music then they decided to call it quits a while back. Arturo Rodriguez goes Behind the Mic on another episode of the AC Cruz Podcast with Guardianes del Amor.
Behind the Mic with Shelly Lares
April 25, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 54.5 MBShelly Lares is back, but not for long. It seems Little Miss Dynamite is retiring, after 40 years of cranking out the hits, sold out shows across the country it's time to call it quits. She is looking forward to a new chapter in her life, new beginnings, new challenges. Until she makes that jump shes leaving us with some great music, featuring guest vocalists and musicians. Who join the "Queen of Collabs" on her latest LMD82... It's Shelly Lares on the season finale of the AC Cruz Podca...
Behind the Mic with Brooke T.
April 18, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 42 MBOn the next AC Cruz Podcast it's Brooke T!!! Brooke T. is the newest singing sensation fresh out of New Braunfels TX. This vibrant young lady who's specialty is Mariachi music, has collaborated with with the award-winning team of Q productions for her debut album "CLASICO'' Get ready to go Behind the Mic with Brooke T. on another edition of...The AC Cruz Podcast.
Behind the Mic with Lucky Joe
April 11, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 51.4 MBIt's been a while but he's back. It's Lucky Joe we're finding out where he's been for the past couple of years. What's up with the new music "old school with a new school twist" 13 songs given to is record label Freddie Records as a tribute to "La Musica Nortena" and a special tribute to Jose Luis Ayala. What's up in his personal life including his divorce and how he quit smoking, it wasn't easy. This and so much more on the AC Cruz Podcast as we go Behind the Mic with Lucky Joe.
Behind the Mic with Gabe Rivera
April 04, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 50.8 MBOn the next AC Cruz Podcast, it's Gabe Rivera, former morning show disc jockey to lead vocalist for Grupo Fama and now the frontman and lead vocalist for Texas Latino, who are set to release a new album this summer along with a mariachi album down the line. On the next AC Cruz Podcast we go Behind the Mic with Gabe Rivera.
Behind the Mic with AJ Rock Flores
March 21, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MBIt's 4 Time Grammy Award winner, 15 Grammy nominations, TTMA's "Percussionist of the Year', Tejano Roots Hall of Famer the list goes on and on. He's played and recorded with some of the biggest names in the biz. Jimmy G. y Grupo MAZZ, Ruben Ramos, Kumbia Kings, Bobby Pulido, Elida Reyna, Shelley Lares, Stefani Montiel not to mention Ricky Martin, Los Tigres del Norte and the legendary "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin. It's AJ Rock Flores on this episode of The AC Cruz Podcast Behind the Mic.
Behind the Mic with Lorenzo Lopez
March 14, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 46.8 MBLong-time songwriter Lorenzo Lopez road manager for Joe Lopez Jimmy Gonzalez y El Grupo Mazz from 1978 to 1997. Now Lorenzo is entering this new chapter in his life, he's busy recording and publishing his original songs. Being produced by one of the all-time greats Brando Mireles…it's Lorenzo Lopez on The AC Cruz Podcast.
Behind the Mic with Tommy Gonzalez
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 56.7 MBTommy Gonzalez saxophonist, percussionist and little brother to the iconic Jimmy Gonzalez. (and he's proud to admit it!!!) On this episode you'll here the enduring love of a brother, friend and bandmate. Before he was a member of Grupo Mazz he was a "weekend warrior" playing locally with groups like The Carousels, Grupo Fuego just to name a few. That's when his big brother Jimmy Gonzalez came calling... chatting about his time with Joe, Jimmy y Grupo Mazz it's Tommy Gonzalez on the AC Cruz P...
Behind the Mic with Marcus Daniels
February 28, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 43.8 MBMarcus Daniels is an up and coming Tejano artist from Waco Texas that was influenced and touched by Tejano culture as an early teen. He is also home to Temple and the Austin area. From first glance some within the Tejano industry compare him to Tejano legend “El Charro Negro” Mr. Bobby Butler, Dee Burleson or even country artist Darius Rucker. Some say he'll bring a refreshing twist to the genre because of his wide ranging influences from artist such as Prince to Dwight Yoakam. Find out more...
Behind the Mic with Rebecca Valadez
February 21, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 53.9 MBRebecca Valadez the first female vocalist to join Joe Lopez Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, She made it to the semifinals for female vocalists back in 2003 on Star Search. She sang with the house band on The Wayne Brady Show, She’s been on The Tonight Show the Alma awards with Sheila E as well as Cristina. But the one gig she really really loved, was singing backup to Janet Jackson on the Velvet Rope tour. She's got a new sound and a new single as we talk about all this and more with Rebecca V...
Behind the Mic with Emilio & Diego Navaira
February 14, 2021 14:49 - 46 minutes - 44.3 MBEmilio and Diego Navaira Jerry Fuentes and Derrick James these are The Last Bandoleros! Emilio and Diego chat with AC about how they are dealing with the pandemic, their recent performance on Good Morning America and why it was so special, to unforgettable memories and never heard before stories of their dad the late great Emilio Navaira! New music. (did someone let the cat out of the bag) will it be Tejano? You be the judge. All this and more on the Season premiere of The AC Cruz Podcast...
Behind the Mic with Mario Marichalar
December 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe legal dispute over royalties has made headlines. You may not know the name but you know the voice. Mario Marichalar, the former lead vocalist and bajo player for Ramon Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte, goes Behind The Mic and shares his side of the story of the disagreement in an exclusive interview with the Cruz Control with AC Cruz podcast.
Behind the Mic with Savannah Votion
December 06, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 51 MBShe's got spunk, attitude and not afraid to speak her mind, she's Savannah Votion. We're talking music, family the unfortunate passing of her mom and the ups and downs of the biz. Savannah V. a former American Idol contestant and 2019 Tejano Music Award winner for Video of the Year, she's ready to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with gusto! Get ready to go Behind the Mic with Savannah Votion.
Behind the Mic with Magali Delarosa
November 21, 2020 18:09 - 31 minutes - 30 MBHappy Thanksgiving to you and yours, from Magali and AC
Behind the Mic with Magnifico 7
November 08, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 33.7 MBJust when things started looking up. Your group has taken off, more gigs, your airplay is hotter than ever...in comes this pandemic bringing everything to a screeching halt. That's what happened to Magnifico Siete. Lead vocalist Leroy Camarillo sits down to chat with AC about the momentum coming to a standstill and how COVID-19 has hit close to home. We go Behind the Mic with Magnifico Siete. This episode is brought to you by Adrienne Covin, Texas fine jewelry and art. @Sliceofhillcount...
Behind the Mic with Chente Barrera
November 01, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 42 MBIf you ask him, he'll tell you he was born into the biz. His first professional band was when he was 9 years old. He's been non-stop ever since This Grammy winner has gigged, recorded, arranged, produced for some of the other big Grammy winners Little Joe, Jimmy Gonzalez, David Lee and so many more. He's chatting with AC about how it always wasn't that easy, from the violent death of his father to advice given to him from other artists, to his new CD "Para El Primo" all this and more, as we ...
Behind The Mic with Shayla Rivera
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBThis episode is like a virtual happy hour and today's guest worked for NASA, goes down memory lane to a beach trip with AC (but somehow she still turned out okay). In fact, she's more than okay...she has an HBO comedy special airing now...she's the brilliant, talented and did I mention beautiful...it's time to go Behind The Mic with AC Cruz and Shayla Rivera.
Behind the Mic 2nd Anniversary
October 04, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIt's the 2nd anniversary of the Cruz Control Podcast with AC Cruz Behind The Mic. For the first time ever we have a special guest host...It's Stevie D! Reminiscing over some of his favorite episodes over the past two years. Sit back, relax and enjoy while Stevie D takes us back.
Behind The Mic with Patsy Torres
September 27, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 53.6 MBWith a PhD in Education and Organizational Leadership, Dr. Patsy Torres is an “edutainer” who blends her scholarly knowledge with her unique musical talents to offer one-of-a-kind programs that mixes her dialogue with inspiring and uplifting shows. Considered a pillar of the Hispanic community, Dr. Torres’ contributions include being a leader and a role model for Hispanics, educators, women, children, musicians, and an inspiration for anyone who strives to find purpose and happiness in the...
Behind the Mic with Pete Astudillo
September 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHe started off with a two man band called The Bad Boys. In 1988 he would join Los Dinos singing, dancing, writing hit songs for Selena! On this episode we go Behind the Mic with the award-winning singer-songwriter Pete Astudillo.
Behind the Mic with Gabriel Zavala
September 13, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 53.8 MBHe's more than a singer-songwriter, more than a multi-instrumentalist, more than a producer and more than a three time Grammy nominee...he's one of tejano music's most in demand all around player. Don't miss this episode of the Cruz Control Podcast as we go Behind the Mic with Gabriel Zavala.
Behind the Mic with Isabel Marie
August 09, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 53.8 MBAt 17 years old, she's already been named The My Tejano music awards top female artist, Tejano Music Awards Best New Female Artist and nominated in three categories for Album, Song of the Year and more. Don't miss this episode of the Cruz Control Podcast with AC Cruz as we go Behind the Mic with Isabel Marie...
Behind the Mic with Sonja De La Paz
August 02, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 39 MBSonja De La Paz, some may call her a newcomer but she's been around for a while now. She's #1 on the top 20 for the past two weeks, with her debut single "Contigo" written, produced, arranged even the video was done by her and her husband. She sits down to chat with AC to explain everything on this episode, get ready to go Behind the Mic with Sonja De La Paz...
Behind the Mic with Stefani Montiel
July 26, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 41.3 MBStefani Montiel, this Grammy nominee, Tejano Music Award winner. Has toured across the U.S., Alaska not to mention Korea, Japan, Guam, Monterrey Mex., from Florida to Washington State but Texas is where her heart is. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with the one and only Stefani Montiel.
Behind the Mic Mother's Day Epi.
May 10, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 30 MBRobert and Eloy Pulido, A.J. Castillo, Ruben Ramos, Rigo and Raulito Navaira, Gary Hobbs, Lucky Joe, Johnny Ramirez and Jimmy Cano talking moms for Mother's Day.
Behind the Mic with AC Cruz
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 30.1 MBDestiny Navaira, Machy De la Garza, Stephanie Lynn and Monica Saldivar with more "Binge-Worthy" episodes of the AC Cruz Podcast.
Behind the Mic with Binge-Worthy Episodes
April 12, 2020 01:56 - 23 minutes - 23.5 MBMore "Binge-Worthy" episodes of The AC Cruz podcast. David Lee Garza, Ramiro "Ram" Herrera and Raulito Navaira.
Behind the Mic with Binge-Worthy Episode
April 05, 2020 01:04 - 29 minutes - 29.1 MBFor obvious reasons we're all doing our part to stay safe from Covid-19, hopefully you're doing the same. In meantime we went ahead and put together some of the funnier moments from some of the past episodes. Mike Gonzalez, Sunny Ozuna, Jaime De Anda, Elida & Lalo Reyna, Shelly Lares and Joey "JMZ" Jimenez. Binge-Worthy episodes of The Cruz Control Podcast with AC Cruz.
Behind the Mic with AC & Friends
March 21, 2020 18:09 - 44 minutes - 44.4 MBCOVID-19 FLATTENING THE CURVE. While we all try to do our part by staying home, keeping our social distance and washing our hands frequently, we are challenged to make the best of the situation. AB Quintanilla, Stefani Montiel, Gabriel Zavala, David Olivarez and Marcos Orozco chat with AC about how this virus has affected them and their everyday lives. As hard as it may be, they are doing it with a sense of humor.
Behind the Mic with Michael L. Garcia Jr.
March 15, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 49.1 MBOn the Cruz Control Podcast actor, writer, producer Michael L. Garcia Jr. who has worked on such films as Machete, Sin City as well TV with Queen of the South just to name a few, he's chatting with AC about his new project..."On American Soil". Let's go Behind the Mic with Michael and his co-star Maxxine Contreras.
Behind the Mic with Monica Saldivar
March 08, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 50.3 MBBorn in Arlington raised in Grand Prairie that's where she calls home. Monica Saldivar loves music, singing, teaching and dancing. She sits down and chats with AC about her freshman CD, which includes ballads, dance tracks and more. It's time to go Behind the Mic and meet this impressive young lady...Monica Saldivar.
Behind the Mic with Jerry Alvarez
March 01, 2020 05:30 - 48 minutes - 49.9 MBThis Grammy nominee, musician, producer, singer-songwriter for over 20 years, he's been writing hit songs for some of the biggest names in the biz!!! Now it's his turn to shine, he sits down to chat with AC about launching his solo career on this episode of Cruz Control with AC Cruz Behind the Mic...it's Jerry Alvarez.
Behind the Mic with Ruben Ramos
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 63.7 MBRuben Ramos "El Gato Negro" this Grammy/Tejano Music Award winner who recently celebrated his 80th Birthday, sat down to chat with AC about his health, career, future projects like his very first Live CD (coming out very soon) to working on the highly anticipated movie "On American Soil" this and much more, as we go "Behind the Mic" with the legendary Ruben Ramos.
Behind the Mic with Lee Woods
December 29, 2019 05:19 - 45 minutes - 46.4 MBLee Woods UNFILTERED! A veteran of the US Air Force, a Texas Radio Hall of famer inducted in 2011. This broadcaster has done it all from Tejano to Country to Oldies and everything in between. Lee joins the podcast with AC and shares tons of stories (some we couldn't share) about his career in radio, artists that you know and more. Get ready to go Behind the Mic with a Texas Treasure it's Lee Woods UNFILTERED!
Behind the Mic with Gibby Escobedo
December 22, 2019 04:07 - 47 minutes - 50.9 MBThe incomparable Gilbert "Gibby" Escobedo co-founder of the legendary Latin Breed and T.T.M.A (Texas Talent Musicians Association) producers of the Tejano Music Awards. Gibby catches up with AC in his first interview in well over 10 years. They're talking music, health and everything else in between. What's next for this legend? Get ready to go Behind the Mic with Gibby Escobedo.
Behind the Mic with Max Baca
December 15, 2019 05:16 - 59 minutes - 58.9 MBHe's toured around the world with his group Los Texmaniacs as well the legendary Texas Tornados and the list goes on. This Grammy award winner stop by to chat with AC about new tours, new music and a new book, go Behind the Mic with the one and only Max Baca.
Behind the Mic with Stephanie Lynn
November 24, 2019 04:54 - 58 minutes - 57.8 MBThe Silver Anniversary of her mega smash "Ojos Para Ti" is enjoying a huge revitalization as a sultry ballad, Stephanie Lynn is back! She's on this weeks podcast talking about past drug addiction, incarceration and more importantly Giving Thanks to family, friends and fans. Get ready as we go Behind the Mic with AC Cruz and the one and only Stephanie Lynn.