The Rodriguez Show

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...

In this episode of The Rodriguez Show , Cesar and Mandoh sit down with Southern California artist Alia Zin (@aliaxzin) for an inspiring and honest conversation about faith, transformation, and creativity . 🌟 Alia shares how her latest tracks — including "Red Pill" and "Faded" — reflect her spiritual awakening and her journey to find balance between artistry and faith. From her early SoundCloud da...

Cesar takes The Rodriguez Show to the heart of Anaheim for Beats on Center Street , part of the worldwide celebration of Make Music Day — a day dedicated to uniting communities through sound. In this episode, Cesar interviews some of the standout talents and organizers who make Southern California's local music scene thrive: 🎸 Westport – the genre-blending band behind the "Cholo Jazz" sound 🎧 No...

We're back, baby! After three months off, The Rodriguez Show returns in a brand new studio, and a LOT has happened. In this episode, Cesar, DJ Mandoh, and Reyes catch up on life—Mandoh's getting ready to become a dad (yes, for real), Reyes shares some personal reflections, and Cesar talks about building the new space and growing the show. Then we dive into the wild world of hip hop: Tyler, The Cre...

This week we do one last new full episode of show for the year! This is also our last one at our studio for the past 8.5 years, Hits101Radio's Studio 101. We celebrate with the homie Kid Vista co-hosting the classic format of the show with Headlines, What's Poppin', TGIF and Top Tracks. Then we do one last interview with Daniel and Ana from Off The Record Photobooth! Plus mixes from Mandoh & Danie...

This week singer Bella Flor joins us to talk about her new song "I'm Aware", performing at open mic, using music as therapy and more. She also performs two songs. Plus Drake & J. Cole going on tour, Andre 3K's new album and a new Mandoh Mix!    @iam.bellaflor @therodriguezshow @mvndoh @iamcesarrod @rodriguezpodcasts Book Mandoh: Mandoh@rodriguezshow.com https://linktr.ee/therodriguezshow

This week we make a huge annoucement! Eddy Rotten comes through to talk about his new project, Dozen Cousins, perform a new track and give details on his release show. And OC rapper, CRAEV comes through to talk his new track, Move On and project, The Opposite of Fiction, plus perform two tracks! All that and a new Mandoh Mix!  @714craev @eddy_rotten  @therodriguezshow @mvndoh @iamcesarrod @rodrigu...

This week rapper, artist and DJ, Kenan Bell returns to talk about his recent single releases, getting married in France, working with Mellow Thing, sample snitching and so much more! Plus he performs 3 tracks and a 30 min DJ mix! All that and a brand new Mandoh Mix! @kenansroom @therodriguezshow @mvndoh @iamcesarrod @rodriguezpodcasts Book Mandoh: Mandoh@rodriguezshow.com https://linktr.ee/therodr...

This week artist and DJ Dôrmencē comes through to talk about his Darkwave Halloween event,  his experiences with the music scene in Mexico and perform a 35 min set! Plus the latest music news, local events a new Mandoh Mix!  Youtube.com/TheRodriguezShow for the set video!   @dorm_ence @therodriguezshow @mvndoh @iamcesarrod @rodriguezpodcasts Book Mandoh: Mandoh@rodriguezshow.com https://linktr.ee/...

This week Kid Vista talks about his upcoming release party, his new album Landslide and perform two tracks! Plus producer Antidote talks making beats and drops a beat set! (Check out the beat set on Youtube.com/TheRodriguezShow) Apologies for the delay on publishing.  @kidvista @antidote909 @therodriguezshow @mvndoh @iamcesarrod @rodriguezpodcasts Book Mandoh: Mandoh@rodriguezshow.com https://link...