Respond, If You Please

Lito sits down with his childhood day-one friend, Captain Larry, for a deep dive into life, service, and reinvention. Larry shares stories from his 20-year career in the Coast Guard—including harrowing rescues in Depoe Bay, Oregon—and discusses his transition into civilian life as a boat captain in Chicago running Husky Charters. Tune in for a conversation on the grind, family values, and starting...

In this episode of Respond, If You Please, host Lito sits down with long-time friend, comedian, and podcast producer Jesus Hernandez. As the founder of Corpus Christi Originals—voted 2026’s favorite local podcast in the Locals List—Jesus shares his journey from earning a classical guitar degree to navigating social media management, local government candidate interviews, and stepping into stand-up...

In Episode 4 of Respond, If You Please, Lito sits down with former starting quarterback Trevor Long to pull back the curtain on the "grit and grind" of South Texas athletics. They discuss the mental pressure of performing "under the gun," the critical role of accountability in the next generation of athletes, and Trevor’s personal journey of using yoga and stretching to overcome chronic pain and r...

Lito sits down with lifelong brother Loe Flores — owner of Faderz Barbershop in Corpus Christi — to talk about the real road behind the shop. From cutting hair in sixth grade to working 84-hour weeks in the refinery, missing his daughter's birth on a job site, and then walking away from guaranteed income to start barber school during COVID, Loe's story is one of grit, faith, and a wife who wouldn'...

In Episode 2 of Respond, If You Please, host Lito Cortez sits down with Lupe Ramos — founder and creative director of Choose Wisely Apparel — for a raw, real, and inspiring conversation. Lupe opens up about his journey from military service to sales, hitting rock bottom in 2023, and how his faith transformed both his life and his brand. They dive deep into building a brand from scratch, the import...

In the premiere episode of Respond, If You Please, host Lito Cortez welcomes comedian Trey Armijo to discuss UFO sightings in Corpus Christi, Texas. Trey shares his incredible 2003 UFO encounter during Ray High School baseball practice—a triangle formation of red lights that hovered over the field, witnessed by the entire team. They dive into local UFO reports from NewForce.org, discuss the Corpus...

Broadcasting from the mysterious depths of Produce Media Studios, Respond, If You Please begins its first transmission with an examination of one of Earth’s most paradoxical creations — Lito Cortez, a Christian comedian. Through the lens of faith and humor, we deconstruct how laughter and belief can exist within the same being, exploring the absurd brilliance of finding meaning in chaos. Tune in a...