Future Icons Podcast

About Future Icons Podcast

Future Icons Podcast brings you best Los Angeles emerging talent. Young stars on the brick on stardom in art, dance, poetry, film, tv, and theater discuss their background, experience, challenges, achievements, and next steps with host and journalist, Nathan J. Lee.

Publisher

Nathan J. Lee

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2025

Latest episode

14 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Jamarius | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 10 – The Floridian-Bred, Atmospheric Quiet Storm in Alternative R&B

   Artist Jamarius discusses his alternative R&B artistry, which blends gospel roots, early R&B influences, and contemporary sounds to create emotionally grounded music, in an interview with host Nathan J. Lee.

2. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Princess Fortier | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 9 – This Genre-Jumping, High Note-Hitting, Rebel

   Recording artist Princess Fortier discusses her genre-spanning career and contributions to high-profile projects like Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" in an interview with Nathan J. Lee, showcasing her fearless freedom.

3. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Nia Renee | FUTURE ICONS PODCAST | Episode 8 - Turning Career Crossroads into a Comeback

   Nia Renee discusses launching The Nia Renee Network and creating unscripted content after a career crossroads, highlighting the power of independent digital platforms, in an interview with Nathan J. Lee.

4. 

   28 Jun 2025

   boysloveflowers | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 7 - The big, black, gay world of boysloveflowers edit

   Rapper Ty Gaffney-Smith, also known as boysloveflowers, discusses crafting fun, sexy, and quirky music within L.A.’s trap-electronica scene and building platforms for Black queer visibility in this interview with Nathan J. Lee.

5. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Eric Devontae | FUTURE ICONS PODCAST | Episode 6

   Actor Eric Devontae Russell discusses his multifaceted artistry, blending Queens grit with Los Angeles creativity, and his approach to interviewing talent with host Nathan J. Lee in this interview.

6. 

   13 Apr 2025

   Javonte Rose | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 5

   Javonte Rose is a multi-hyphenate artist whose journey from small-town New Hampshire to the entertainment world spans modeling, reality TV, music, and authorship. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjavonterose/ (https://www.instagram.com/iamjavonterose/) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9071570 (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9071570) Nathan J. Lee is a journalist and storyteller whose work at the Los Angeles Sentinel spans arts, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-driven stories. His articles spotlight emerging talent, historical milestones, and impactful events shaping Los Angeles. From in-depth interviews with rising artists to coverage of cultural celebrations and social issues, Lee’s writing captures the pulse of the city with authenticity and insight. Website: https://nathanjlee.com (https://nathanjlee.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/ (https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14991011/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_1 (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14991011/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_1) Tags: Javonte Rose, Caribbean R&B, Caribbean Condition, Bon Appétit, Craving for You, 24 Hours of Love with Vanji, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Pop the Balloon, Casablanca Studios, John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers, Elite Model Management, Tyra Banks, modeling, short films, reality television, Los Angeles, Boston, New Hampshire, Behind the Blue Eyes, self-love, anti-bullying, Black creatives, multi-hyphenate artists, music, fashion, entertainment industry, emerging talent, Nathan J. Lee Hashtags: #JavonteRose #CaribbeanRNB #CaribbeanCondition #BonAppétit #CravingForYou #24HoursOfLoveWithVanji #VanessaVanjieMateo #PopTheBalloon #CasablancaStudios #JohnCasablancas #EliteModelManagement #TyraBanks #Modeling #ShortFilms #RealityTelevision #LosAngeles #Boston #NewHampshire #BehindTheBlueEyes #SelfLove #AntiBullying #BlackCreatives #MultiHyphenateArtist #Music #Fashion #EntertainmentIndustry #EmergingTalent #NathanJLee Read article at lasentinel.net https://lasentinel.net/javonte-rose-the-multi-hyphenate-speaks-on-art-beauty-and-becoming.html (https://lasentinel.net/javonte-rose-the-multi-hyphenate-speaks-on-art-beauty-and-becoming.html)

7. 

   26 Mar 2025

   Elizaul Santana | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 4

   Future Icons Podcast hosted by Nathan J. Lee featuring Elizaul Santana Elizaul Santana’s journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to the streets of Hollywood is fueled by grit, grind, and an unbreakable passion for acting, drawing inspiration from legends like Jharrel Jerome, Denzel Washington, Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, and Jordan Peele. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizaul_santana/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13860730/ Nathan J. Lee is a journalist and storyteller whose work at the Los Angeles Sentinel spans arts, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-driven stories. His articles spotlight emerging talent, historical milestones, and impactful events shaping Los Angeles. From in-depth interviews with rising artists to coverage of cultural celebrations and social issues, Lee’s writing captures the pulse of the city with authenticity and insight. Website: https://nathanjlee.com (https://nathanjlee.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/ (https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14991011/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14991011/?ref_=hm_rvi_i_1) Tags: Elizaul Santana, Salem Massachusetts, Hollywood, Jharrel Jerome, Denzel Washington, Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Beyond the Eyes, JOY, Death Watches, Curse of Vanishing, Brandon Lee Ward, Anthony Salinas, acting, hustle, grind, Afro-Latino, emerging talent, film industry, dedication, passion, Nathan J. Lee Hashtags: #ElizaulSantana #SalemMassachusetts #Hollywood #JharrelJerome #DenzelWashington #AnthonyMackie #SamuelLJackson #MartinScorsese #RyanCoogler #JordanPeele #BeyondTheEyes #JOY #DeathWatches #CurseOfVanishing #Acting #Hustle #Grind #AfroLatino #EmergingTalent #FilmIndustry #Dedication #Passion #NathanJLee

8. 

   25 Mar 2025

   Shaun Bedgood | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 3

   Future Icons Podcast hosted by Nathan J. Lee featuring Shaun Bedgood Shaun Bedgood, an accomplished actor known for standout roles in Shameless, Animal Kingdom, and The Rookie, is more than just a name, he is a whole vibe. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Boston, where he climbed the entertainment ladder before landing on Hollywood’s doorstep. “I did stand-up comedy for a long time, but acting was always the plan,” Shaun admits. And like any good comic, he milked the laughs before switching lanes, performing at iconic LA venues like The Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4121885/ https://www.instagram.com/shaunbg/ (https://www.instagram.com/shaunbg/) Nathan J. Lee is a journalist and storyteller whose work at the Los Angeles Sentinel spans arts, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-driven stories. He spotlights emerging talent, historical milestones, and impactful events shaping Los Angeles. From in-depth interviews with rising artists to coverage of cultural celebrations and social issues, Lee’s writings capture the pulse of the city with authenticity and insight. https://nathanjlee.com (https://nathanjlee.com/) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14991011/ https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/ (https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/) Tags: entertainment, Hollywood, stand-up comedy, acting career, multicams, single cams, entrepreneurship, social media strategies, Los Angeles, comedy to acting, Shaun Bedgood, film and television, creative visionaries, modern creatives, adaptability in entertainment, Madame Web, Eric Aronson, Any Day Now, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, The Rookie, The Comedy Story, Hollywood Improv, Nathan J. Lee Read article at lasentinel.net https://lasentinel.net/shaun-bedgood-from-stand-up-comedy-to-hollywoods-big-screen.html (https://lasentinel.net/shaun-bedgood-from-stand-up-comedy-to-hollywoods-big-screen.html)

9. 

   20 Mar 2025

   Johnny Tsunami | FUTURE ICONS | Episode 2

   Future Icons Podcast hosted by Nathan J. Lee featuring Johnny Tsunami John Origines Santos Jr., better known as Johnny Tsunami, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and choreographer. A San Pedro native, he is classically trained in concert dance while excelling as a commercial dancer, ballroom performer, and rap artist. https://www.instagram.com/ohrigines/ https://open.spotify.com/album/68IlcRLBx4S3CdXgBaGTRd Nathan J. Lee is a journalist and storyteller whose work at the Los Angeles Sentinel spans arts, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-driven stories. His articles spotlight emerging talent, historical milestones, and impactful events shapingLos Angeles. From in-depth interviews with rising artists to coverage of cultural celebrations and social issues, Lee’s writing captures the pulse of the city with authenticity and insight. https://nathanjlee.com https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/ Tags: Johnny Tsunami, John Origines Santos Jr., Dawn Richard, Danity Kane, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Rosalía, Anthony Bawn, Family Reunion, Larry Powell, The Madame of Leimert, Enyce Cozy, King of the West, Lord Saint Black, Sean Cheesman, Prince, JanetJackson, Helios Dance Theater, Rhetorical Dance Company, Jazz Antiqua, Apple,Hennessy, Hoka, Coca-Cola, Blackville, Bakunawa, Double Scorpio, ballroom, hip-hop, music, choreography, acting, performance art, Black artists, Filipino artists, industry trailblazer, creative evolution, rising star, entertainment industry, Nathan J. Lee Read full article read onlasentinel.net https://lasentinel.net/the-evolution-of-johnny-tsunami.html

10. 

    13 Mar 2025

    Elijah Rashad Reed |FUTURE ICONS | Episode 1

    Future Icons Podcast hosted by Nathan J. Lee featuring Elijah Rashad Reed Elijah Rashad Reed is a Los Angeles-born actor, writer, and filmmaker whose career spans feature films, short films, commercials, and television. A true local, born and raised in Silverlake, many refer to him as a “Silverlake unicorn”—one of the few native Angelenos still capable of finding success in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. https://elijahrreed.com https://www.instagram.com/elijahrashad__ Nathan J. Lee is a journalist and storyteller whose work at the Los Angeles Sentinel spans arts, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-driven stories. His articles spotlight emerging talent, historical milestones, and impactful events shaping Los Angeles. From in-depth interviews with rising artists to coverage of cultural celebrations and social issues, Lee’s writing captures the pulse of the city with authenticity and insight. https://nathanjlee.com https://www.instagram.com/americanjunglebaby/ Tags: Elijah Rashad Reed, Silverlake Unicorn, Hollywood Actor, Rising Star, Brothers of Affliction, LA Theater Scene, Film and Television, Actor to Watch, Grown-ish, Doom Patrol, Theater and Film, Snowfall, Colin Black & White, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Ava DuVernay, This is Us, Paris Crayton III, Nathan J. Lee For full article read on lasentinel.net https://lasentinel.net/elijah-rashad-reed-proves-why-he-is-the-silverlake-unicorn-to-watch.html

Who has been a guest on Future Icons Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jamarius
• Princess Fortier
• Nia Renee
• Ty Gaffney-Smith
• Eric Devontae Russell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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