Before freestyle became legendary, Charlie Rodriguez was the man helping build the movement from the ground up in South Florida.

On this episode of We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with the “Godfather of Freestyle” himself for an unforgettable conversation about music, nightlife, police work, Miami in the 80s, and the rise of one of the most iconic music scenes in history.

From promoting legendary freestyle concerts to working the streets of Hialeah during the cocaine era, Charlie shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories about how music brought people together — and how freestyle became more than just a genre.

In this episode:

The origin story of freestyle music in South Florida

How Charlie Rodriguez helped build Miami’s freestyle concert scene

Working as a police officer during Miami’s wildest years

The connection between music, nightlife, and culture

Stories about Stevie B, TKA, George Lamond, Brenda K. Starr, Exposé, and more

Why freestyle music still sells out venues decades later

The difference between disco and freestyle

Behind-the-scenes stories from Power 96 and Miami nightlife

Concert promotion wars and crazy stories from the business

Why freestyle music creates such emotional nostalgia




Plus:

Old-school New York club stories

Hustle dancing, mixtapes, and the golden era of nightlife

The future of freestyle concerts and collaborations

Family, success, and balancing life in entertainment

If you grew up on freestyle music, old-school dance clubs, Miami nightlife, or 80s and 90s culture, this episode is pure nostalgia.

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