Ronald Acuña Jr. Photo credit: Ronald Acuña, as credited by Remezcla. Image source.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is opening a window into life beyond baseball. In an interview with Remezcla’s Lissete E. Lanuza, the Venezuelan Atlanta Braves star discusses the experiences behind his new Spanish-language podcast, La Bestia with Ronald Acuña Jr.

Acuña describes how arriving in the United States without knowing English made everyday situations difficult, from ordering food to following conversations with teammates. His story gives a personal perspective on the adjustments that can accompany a major-league career.

The podcast premiered September 16 through iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network and Rimas Sports. Its first episode featured his father, with future conversations expected to include family, fellow players, and entertainers.

For Gen N readers, the interview offers a connection between athletic success and the questions of language, belonging, and identity familiar to many Latino families. Listen to La Bestia on Amazon Music, or follow the full interview below.

Sources & credits: Source: Remezcla — read the original interview, September 22, 2026. Original reporting: Lissete E. Lanuza. Photo credit: Ronald Acuña, via Remezcla.

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