The Rodriguez Show

Singer, actress, and podcast host Jess Clark joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about her new single "Paperwork," her experience on American Idol, and stepping into a new era of her music career! Jess takes us back to her early days performing in cover bands before sharing what it was really like competing on American Idol, including the time she completely forgot her lyrics in front of Jennifer Lop...

🚨 SWAYZEE SUMMER — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 🚨 Villiami brings Swayzee Summer to The Paradise Room at The Yost Theater in Santa Ana, presented by All or Nothing Records x SpeakLife 310 . Villiami with PXNDA • Marlon • No Limit Kid • Jmack Hosted by YBG 📍 The Paradise Room at The Yost Theater 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 📅 Saturday, September 26 🚪 Doors at 10 PM Come out and experience Sway...

Jules Santana Velazquez joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about the creative work happening behind the scenes in Anaheim. As a Creative and Events Coordinator for Downtown Anaheim and the Anaheim Farmers Market, Jules helps organize community events, creates content, works with local vendors, and is now working to bring more live music and performances to the Farmers Market. We get into her creativ...

YBG joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about what it really takes to build an artist, a label, and a community from the ground up in Anaheim. He breaks down his journey into artist management, working with Villiami as his manager, hypeman and creative partner, and why trust, transparency and shared ambition have been essential to their partnership. We also get into the vision behind All or Nothing R...

Kenneth Goodrich joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about his new album The Last Day, a fresh and experimental project that still delivers on the bars, hooks, and energy at the heart of his music. Kenneth takes us back to the motocross injury that completely changed the direction of his life. After spending years identifying as a motocross racer, he found music while recovering in a hospital bed and...

dottawm joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about the journey that shaoed his music and life.  As the bassist for Darcy Court and a solo artist, he opens up about teaching himself guitar through Youtube tutorials, finding the sound he's been searching for, and the story behind his latest single, "Mutual Obsession." He reflects on falling in love after the first date, why songwriting has become his th...

Four years after her first appearance on The Rodriguez Show, Kira Lise returns with an incredible story of growth. Since 2022, she's built a full-time career through TikTok Live, grown an audience of more than 729,000 followers, won the iHeart Next Up Live Music Competition, and even appeared on the Sphere in Las Vegas as part of TikTok Live Fest. We talk about turning live streaming into a career...

Creative communities don't happen by accident. They grow because people are willing to open their doors, share ideas, and create opportunities for others. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show , Abby, Venue Director of Rogue Collective, shares how the Newport Beach creative space has become a home for artists, podcasters, photographers, and entrepreneurs looking to connect and collaborate. We talk...

Kapri returns to The Rodriguez Show nearly 10 years after his first appearance, and the growth is impossible to miss. Ahead of the release of his new album Growing Pains , the Santa Ana rapper opens up about therapy, grief, losing friendships, becoming comfortable with being vulnerable, and how redefining success has changed both his life and his music. He also talks about his upcoming hometown sh...

Bird has spent years building more than a venue. Through The Sandbox, his clothing brand Colorblind, themed pop-ups, movie nights, photo galleries, and the Mood Swings DJ series, he's creating a home for creativity in Orange County. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Bird shares how nostalgia influences his work, why creating memorable experiences matters more than simply selling products, and...

Figgy Baby joins The Rodriguez Show for a conversation about identity, creativity, and what it means to make art that actually reflects who you are. We talk about growing up surrounded by music and dance, why performing is their favorite part of being an artist, opening up about living with bipolar disorder and OCD, and why joy can be just as powerful as protest. Figgy also shares the story behind...

DJ and producer Ed Noza joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about his journey from learning to DJ at 12 years old to landing his first official releases with We Are The Problem. Ed shares how he stayed committed to music through years of trial and error, why he believes every serious DJ eventually needs to produce their own music, and how signing his latest tracks became a major turning point in his...

Adult performer and content creator Nina White joins The Rodriguez Show for an honest conversation about her journey from cam sites to major studios, building a successful OnlyFans brand, and the realities of working in the adult industry. Nina opens up about leaving her 9-to-5 job to pursue a career she genuinely loves, how she landed her first mainstream scenes, the business side of content crea...

Santa Ana rapper DZYNE returns to The Rodriguez Show for a full-circle conversation about growth, consistency, and his new project Legends Never Die . When DZYNE first appeared on the show in 2023, he was only months into recording music and talked about his goal of reaching 1,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Fast forward to today, and he's officially crossed 10,000 monthly listeners while buildi...

In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Hailey Wild pulls up and gets real about everything that's changed since the last time she was on. From making the move from San Diego to LA, to going through the pandemic, to finally stepping into her sound, she talks about what that growth actually looked like behind the scenes. Not the polished version… the figuring-it-out-as-you-go version. She breaks dow...

THA PRINCE THS returns to The Rodriguez Show for his 6th appearance , and this one hits different. We talk about his evolution from artist to platform builder — from launching The Royal Mag , to hosting Sit Down with the Crown , to creating the hip hop card game HipHop101 . He also opens up about therapy, losing inspiration, and what it really takes to grow in the music industry. This episode is a...

Roxie (@roxieshighspirit) pulled up to The Rodriguez Show for a 420 special—and her first cannabis story is wild 😳 Her first time ever trying weed? A 250mg edible … yeah, that ended with her waking up covered in granola with no idea what happened. Now she's working at Tropicanna Dispensary & Weed Delivery, one of Santa Ana's long-running dispensaries known for its wide selection and knowledgeable...

On this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Cesar sits down with Orange County content creator and event organizer Valeria Metz to talk about how she turned partying into philanthropy. From hosting cumbia nights, movie screenings, and community events across Southern California, Valeria has built something bigger than just a good time. Her events bring people together while supporting local nonprofits...

Cesar sits down with singer, songwriter, and producer Danie (@steeelydanie) for her return to The Rodriguez Show — this time out in the open air at Henry Acuna Park in her home turf. Danie opens up about how music found her before she ever chose it, the emotional labor behind her self-produced Alchemy EP (out now on all streaming platforms), and what it meant to finally walk the runway at The Broa...

In this special presentation, Cesar Rodriguez sits down with his homie YBG to talk about the journey behind everything. From starting a podcast in high school to building a full-time podcast production business, Cesar breaks down what 10+ years in the game really looks like. The wins, the risks, the learning curves… all of it. They get into how The Rodriguez Show evolved over time, what it took to...

Music has lived in every corner of Numilly's life. Poetry from his sister. English lessons from his parents. Music sessions with his brother. Creativity wasn't a hobby — it was a household language. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show , Numilly traces his path from Anaheim to the Congo and back, sharing how his family roots shaped the artist he's become. He opens up about mapping out his career...

Meet Maria, a Colombian tattoo artist living in Huntington Beach with an inspiring journey of hard work, culture shock, artistic evolution, and personal expression. You've seen her art online — now hear her full story. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Maria (IG: @inkbymariia & @glowymariia) opens up about: ✨ Moving from Colombia to the U.S. at 18
 ✨ How she got into tattooing during the pa...

In this episode of The Rodriguez Show , Cesar sits down with Spiffygreen — the powerhouse trio of Specs , Hippie C , and producer Mellow Thing — to talk about their new project Spiffygreen 2 , an elevated sequel built on chemistry, intention, and friendship. The group opens up about their origin story, how their creative process became almost "telepathic," and why Spiffygreen 2 represents growth f...

In this episode of The Rodriguez Show , hosts Cesar Rodriguez and Mandoh sit down with Westport , an indie alternative collective from Anaheim, California, known for their genre-blending sound they call "Cholo Jazz." Westport shares how they came together as a garage band and evolved into one of the most exciting acts in the Orange County scene. With influences from funk, jazz, and alternative roc...

It's time for another episode of The Rodriguez Show! Hosted by Cesar Rodriguez (keeping it funky fresh and sexy since 1992), this episode dives into the energy of Sauced Up Summer 2025 , recorded live at Noble Ale Works in Anaheim, CA. ☀️🍻 Joined by co-host Mandoh , Cesar connects with a lineup of talented SoCal artists to talk about their journeys, creative process, and the community that keeps...