On this week's episode, I'm joined by Marty Olivo of Dallas Rising. In our conversation, this young Dallas creative shares how he jumped from the simple task of editing family photos to building a self-made empire that encompasses design, branding and new media social marketing.

Over the course of our talk, Olivo shares his ideas on why certain creations of the Internet go viral, as well as what it means to humanize products and services through social media. For anyone seeking to better understand their individual brand and capitalize upon the free form organism that is social media, this interview is a must-listen.

These gems and more are all soundtracked to an instrumental ambiance provided by Dallas golden child K-Wash, whose work has been prominently featured in sonic outlets like Soulection, Mixmag and many others over the past year.

On a personal note, this episode features my first full-length conversation with Marty since my old podcast Local Over Everything's cancellation. He played a prominent role in that effort's production as its former creative director.

So, naturally, controversy and slick talk abounds.

On this week's installment of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu, I'm joined by someone who, in less than a year, has made himself one of the most popular personalities on the Internet, six seconds at a time: Victor Pope, Jr.

The Arlington-based vine star/epic Twitter troll takes the hot seat to discuss the meaning of Internet fame, as well as his comedic origins and career aspirations.

For someone who's made his reputation with lighthearted quips delivered in short bursts, this hour-long conversation affords some insight into a side of the Internet comic that hasn't otherwise been uncovered.

It's fun, thoughtful and revealing conversation, all backed by a tastefully eclectic soundtrack provided by fellow Internet cool kid, bemyfriend.

Yeah, I know I say this every episode, but this one is definitely not to be missed.

On this week's episode of Burning Bridges, the man and the brand Bric Mason takes the hot seat. In our hour-long interview, he discusses his upbringing and how he got into his role as a music business facilitator of artists and friends.

From his days riding shotgun in Paul Wall's Lincoln Towncar to becoming an official member of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang outfit, Bric's tale is one of establishing genuine friendships and the reward that comes from it. Here, it's filled with motivational gems and stories that include some of the most beloved rap artists of our time, all soundtracked by IRAS DJ and producer DRNRDX.

On this week's episode, I'm joined by Eliza Trono, Natasha Brito and Vicky Andres, the founders and editors of Austere Magazine. It's probably the giggliest episode of Burning Bridges to date. Here, this trio of impressive young creatives jumps into the hot seat together for a conversation that touches on everything from their publication's origins and inspirations to their perspective on what it's like to operate an up-and-coming print produce in this increasingly digital era. It's a good time to have this talk, too, with the team currently wrapping work on its ego-themed, 16th issue, the release of which will be celebrated this coming Saturday in Deep Ellum. (Head here for more info on that event.) This week's podcast is also soundtracked by MissBlkAmerikah, one of the featured performers at the party marking the ego issue's release.

Happy new year and welcome back to the audio destination for the great, bad and ugly happening in the Dallas: Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu. This week's guest pioneered and has continued to challenge the live music and festival scene as the founder and creator of South By So What (now, The So What Music Festival), Unsilent Night Music Festival and many others. He is Mike Ziemer and he dropped in the hot seat to give us much game on this week's episode of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu. All accompanied by a mix from The John Stewart.

Joining me on this week's installment of Burning Bridges are two gentlemen who have helped revolutionize the vinyl revival -- both locally and nationally.

Together, Waric Cameron and Luke Sardello have re-imagined what it means to run a brick-and-mortar music retailer and cultural incubation center in 2016. In this episode, the Josey Records co-founders and co-owners take the hot seat to discuss the creation, growth and expansion of what has been called one of the most innovative creative spaces in Dallas.

Also on deck in this week's episode? What it's taken for Josey, in just a year of existence, to have already opened up a second shop in Kansas City and, more recently, acquire Dallas' vinyl production plant, A&R Records.

Naturally, we also talk about what's next, including the formation of Josey's new record label.

Hear all of this -- and more -- set to a wavy mix provided by VaalGarciaa. ​Just hit play already.

On this week's installment of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu, Bobby Sessions, author and performer of his recently-released and widely-acclaimed EP, Law Of Attraction, takes the hot seat. Here we discuss what it is that makes the former Brain Gang lyricist tick. From the story of his astronomical rise through the Dallas rap ranks as a one-time member of the historical collective that boasted Blue, The Misfit, JUSTUS and several others as its founding fathers. From there we discuss Law Of Attraction and the dramatic unfurling of his life that led to its creation. If you stick with us long enough, there's even a Genius-esque breakdown of some of his favorite bars from the man himself. All of this and more to the soundscaping of Yung Wave, who can be found every second Saturday at Off The Record for his monthly residency, Almost Paid. It's too good to miss!

On this week's special installment of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu, I welcome Arthur Muhammed, director of the recently-released "Carter High" movie to the hot seat. Without giving away too much of the film, he discusses in intimate detail the lives and social circumstances surrounding the 1988 powerhouse Carter High football team, one of the most historically important and much-discussed high school sports teams in American history. As a screenwriter, director and former defensive back on that famed team, Arthur Muhammed tackles the historical inaccuracies in previous depictions of the 1988 Carter High Cowboys, as well as the implications of personal choice and the overall message of redemption.

All of this done to backbeats provided by DESERTWXLF, DJ and Producer at FreeLabel.net.

On this week's installment of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu, I invite local rising star Josh Kumler into the hot seat to discuss what multiple Dallas publications have already dubbed "Dallas' Daily Show." Here, he sits down with me for an hour-long interview to talk about his origins, his love of local politics and the dire need for political awareness among the people who call Dallas home. All of this is accompanied by a mix from DJ Bomb Cat

On the latest installment of Burning Bridges with Rodney Blu, I reveal my own struggles in an effort to offer some perspective to those who I know are dealing with similar symptoms of growing up. Legendary MC, The D.O.C. later joins me, offering the most candid and uncensored version of his story to-date, all while DJKMOR styles in the background with an effortlessly dope mix.