Holding It Down with 3 Plates Tommy

This week on Holding It Down, 3 Plates Tommy and producer Ethan get into relationships, heartbreak, and the ridiculous things guys do to impress women. What starts as some dating advice for Josh, a prospective intern and college junior, turns into a conversation full of embarrassing confessions, unexpected stories, and plenty of laughs. Tommy looks back on racing his friend in seventh grade just f...

This week on Holding It Down, 3 Plates Tommy sits down with stand-up comedian Martin Rizo for a conversation full of ridiculous observations, questionable opinions, and plenty of laughs. Martin reveals he doesn’t have a single tattoo, which has Tommy wondering why he hasn’t gotten his last name blasted across his back in Old English. Or better yet, his entire 23andMe ethnicity breakdown tattooed o...

This week on Holding It Down, 3 Plates Tommy sits down with Christopher “Slaprs” Milstead for a laid-back conversation about Santa Ana’s music scene, OC funk, and the wild experiences that come with life in the music and comedy worlds. Tommy and Slaprs take it back to the days of popping and locking, graffiti, and burning custom mix CDs for your homies or that special girl. They talk about Santa A...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy sits down with SoCal stand-up comedian Luis Noriega and returning guest, comedian and content creator Drew Martinez , for one of the crazier episodes we’ve had in a minute. The guys get into what makes someone develop a humiliation kink, which leads Luis and Drew into talking about a different kind of humiliation: bombing on stage and wh...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy and Ethan are holding it down for another episode full of wild theories, random stories, and conversations that somehow get way deeper than expected. The guys start off talking about Burning Man and the infamous Orgy Dome , which naturally turns into a theory about Illuminati rituals and billionaires keeping the wealth in the family. Tom...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy sits down with  Richie “El Machete” Miranda , a three-time LFA Lightweight World Champion, for a fun conversation about growing up in Santa Ana, fighting, and the mindset that’s helped him reach the top of the sport. Tommy and Richie share stories about getting into fights growing up, what life was like coming up in Santa Ana, and how th...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy welcomes comedian and content creator  Drew Martinez  back to the podcast for another hilarious episode full of stories, debates, and nonstop laughs. Tommy and Drew talk about everything from Tommy’s trip to see  Toy Story 5  with his kids, why they had to leave early, and the challenges of parenting. They also discuss the rise in illite...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy sits down with content creator  Esai Marquez  for a fun conversation about movies, comedy, and the creative process behind making content that connects with people. Tommy and Esai talk about some of their all-time favorite movies, the characters Esai has brought to life through his comedy skits and Instagram reels, and what inspires his...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! This week Tommy sits down with renowned tattoo artist  Antonio Mejia  for a laid back conversation about tattoo culture, the meaning behind tattoos, and years of memories from the tattoo shop. Tommy and Antonio share stories from the early days, talk about how tattooing has evolved over the years, and reflect on the experiences and friendships that come...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy sits down with  Las Mil Amores  for a fun conversation about content creation, music, the Dodgers, and life behind the camera. Tommy and Las Mil Amores talk about building a fan base through their Dodgers content, managing a busy schedule, and what it’s like creating videos for such a passionate community. Th...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one, and this time we’re celebrating Holding It Down Podcast #050. This week it’s just Tommy and producer Ethan behind the scenes reflecting on the journey to 50 episodes. They talk about how they first met through George Perez’s podcast, how the show came together, and the process they’ve developed while building the podcast and...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy sits down with writer and creator Edd Castillo to talk comic books, superheroes, conspiracies, and the experiences that inspired his writing. Edd breaks down how he got into writing books and creating stories, while the conversation drifts into conspiracy topics and interviews he conducted with women whose st...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week it’s just Tommy and producer Ethan behind the scenes holding it down. They get into childhood sports, growing up, and the experiences that come with it before diving into topics like the NSA, Edward Snowden, Tupac conspiracies, and conversations about what the devil actually is. Just a mix of stories, opinions, and...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy sits down with  Cali Magic Farms (@calimagicfarms)  for a laid back conversation filled with stories and real talk. Cali talks about his trip to India and Mumbai, sharing his experiences and what stood out while being out there. Tommy jumps in with his own thoughts and questions about India, the culture, and...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy sits down with  Juice Unlocked , an Instagram reporter covering news, hip hop, and events happening around  Orange County . Juice talks about how he got started reporting on local stories, staying connected to what is happening in the OC community, and covering rappers and events throughout the county. The co...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy is holding it down solo and discussing a range of topics and personal experiences. He talks about his time at Burning Man, the first time he tried mushrooms, and conversations around dreams and their meaning. He also touches on driving the 395 freeway and the signs along that route, current cartel issues in M...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another real one. This week Tommy sits down with  Alexandar the Great , a reformed inmate turned content creator, actor, rapper, and comedy creator who now uses his platform to speak on real life experiences and personal growth. Alexandar talks about his time in the clink, the lessons he took from it, and how that chapter shaped the path...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back with another one. This week Tommy sits down with comedian and content creator  Drew Martinez also known as @drewlaughs  for a real homie to homie conversation. Tommy and Drew kick it about childhood memories, middle school and high school stories, getting into comedy, dating, creating comedy reels, and all the funny situations that come with...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! What’s crackin’, family. We’re back with yet another legend.  Holding It Down Podcast Episode #42  is here, and Tommy welcomes back a longtime homie and underground hip-hop staple —  Gel Roc (@gelroc) . Gel Roc originally pulled up on  Episode #11 , and years later he’s back to chop it up about music, the underground scene, the evolution of the industry...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! What’s happening family — it’s time to light one up, pour one out, and kick back with another episode of the  Holding It Down Podcast . This week Tommy sits down with a long-time homie and returning guest who’s been holding it down for years —  Dazer Dabs (@dazerdabz_rowdoggs)  from  Rowdoggs TV . Tommy and Dazer chop it up about the industry, lowriders...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back, naw what I’m sayin’?  Holding It Down Podcast  is back and this week Tommy’s choppin’ it up with  comedian Eddie West (@therealeddiewest) ! Tommy and Eddie dive into the comedy grind — writing jokes, sharpening the pen, bombing, killing, running shows, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos only comics really understand. They also go off into c...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back, naw what I’m sayin’?  Holding It Down Podcast Episode #39  is here, and this week Tommy’s choppin’ it up with  comedian Dante Chang (@dantechang) ! Tommy and Dante dive into the comedy grind — writing jokes, sharpening the pen, bombing and killing onstage, running shows, and all the wild moments only comics really know about. Pure behind-the...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back, naw what I’m sayin’?  Holding It Down Podcast Episode #38  is here, and this week Tommy’s choppin’ it up with  Mario Llanes AKA “The Cold Blooded Bandit.” Mario and Tommy get into everything — the evolution of phones, the Bible, the food industry, OJ Simpson’s innocence, and the infamous Hollywood shootout of ’97. And yeah, Mario opens up ab...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back, naw what I’m sayin’? And this week, Tommy’s choppin’ it up with  Scoop DeVille (@scoopdeville) ! Legendary producer and hitmaker, Scoop pulls up to talk music, crafting classics, the evolution of hip-hop, working behind the boards, and the real grind that comes with longevity in the game. Packed with gems, stories, and insight you don’t alwa...

Hit that follow, download, and share button! We’re back, naw what I’m sayin’? And this week, Tommy’s choppin’ it up with  EZone (@flavorssbyezone) ! Comedian, host at  @brealtv , co-host of  @wedontsmokethesamepod , and the man behind  @highandhungrytv  — EZone pulls up to talk comedy, food, podcasting, the grind, and life in the culture. Real laughs, real stories, and real talk — straight homie v...