The Rodriguez Show

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 their new single "Summers in LA," collaborating with Pretty Papes, building a loyal fanbase, and why artists shouldn't be afraid to let their values show through their work.

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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 career. We also talk about the current House music scene, finding your creative voice, balancing music with everyday life, and overcoming the anxiety that can hold artists back from reaching their full potential. Plus, Ed breaks down the creative process behind his upcoming releases "Black Magic" and "It's Time," discusses his upcoming Brussels performance, and shares what he hopes to bring to the future of House music.

Intro Music by Mellow Thing "This Kinda Vibe II"

Instagram: @ed_noza @therodriguezshow @iamcesarrod @mvndoh

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 creation, and why she believes the adult industry deserves to be viewed as a legitimate art form rather than through outdated stereotypes.

We also discuss manifestation, social media, maintaining longevity in the industry, setting boundaries, working with major studios, dealing with scammers, and her future beyond adult entertainment.

"I would love people mostly to understand that people can be in this industry and it not come from trauma or survival or any dark place. It can truly just be a fun job that someone loves."

Follow Nina White: Instagram: @ninabobinaaa

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 building a growing fanbase throughout Orange County.

In this episode, DZYNE reflects on taking a mental reset, leveling up his songwriting, and becoming more confident in his sound. He breaks down the meaning behind Legends Never Die, explaining how artists like Biggie and Tupac inspired the project and why true legends live forever through their music and influence.

We also talk about:

• His evolution since the first interview
• Going from chasing 1K listeners to reaching 10K
• Bringing packed crowds to his live performances
• Freestyle videos filmed across Orange County
• Musical growth, concepts, and experimentation
• Competition in hip hop and wanting to be the best
• Future collaborations and upcoming projects
• A Hip Hop "Would You Rather" segment
• Live performances from DZYNE

This interview was filmed at The Sandbox, a creative space bringing together music, art, and independent culture in Orange County.

🎤 Follow DZYNE: @dzyneofficial 🎥 Follow The Rodriguez Show for more interviews, performances, and hip hop content from Orange County and beyond.

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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 down the making of her debut EP, how performing live shaped her music, and what it's like putting deeply personal experiences into songs like "Florida Coast." The conversation also touches on the LA music scene, social media as an artist, and why she's fully committed to music with no backup plan.

It's one of those conversations that's about music, but also about growth, pressure, and trusting yourself even when you don't have everything figured out yet.

🎧 Listen to her EP + more: https://linktr.ee/haileywildmusic

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 about growth, balance, and building something bigger than yourself.

• Becoming a better interviewer through therapy
• Launching Sit Down with the Crown on TV
• The vision behind The Royal Mag
• Balancing music with business ventures
• The evolution of HipHop101
• Creative burnout and finding new inspiration
• Advice to his younger self
• Building a platform vs chasing opportunities

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 staff helping both new and experienced users.

In this episode, Roxie breaks down:

• How cannabis helped her manage anxiety & depression during the pandemic
• What it's really like working at a dispensary
• The different types of customers she helps every day
• Her favorite ways to consume and what she recommends
• Breaking stigma and building a real cannabis community

From first-time mistakes to becoming a weed content creator, this is a full-circle 420 conversation.

Follow Roxie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxieshighspirit

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Cannabis should only be consumed in locations where it is legal and by individuals of legal age. Please consume responsibly.

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 and creating real impact. She shares how it all started, the challenges of building events from scratch, learning to protect her energy, and why creating spaces for joy is just as important as activism. Valeria also talks about her passion for fashion, content creation, and how she's working to blend it all together with purpose. If you've ever felt like you can't make a difference, this conversation is a reminder that even small ideas can turn into something powerful.

Instagram: @valeriametzz

🎥 Full episode now available.

🎟️ Upcoming Event: Selena Screening – April 16th at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana

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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 Broad Museum in LA — and end up in Vogue. She also gets into how nature fuels her creative process, the honest and sometimes jarring experience of putting her real feelings into her lyrics, and how losing her Instagram right before the release taught her to keep pushing anyway. This one is real, vulnerable, and inspiring from start to finish.

Stream the Alchemy EP: https://www.youtube.com/@steeelydanie

Follow Danie on Instagram: @steeelydanie (three E's)

Special Thanks to Carla Rodriguez for helping shoot this episode

Instagram: @therodriguezshow @iamcesarrod @mvndoh

Watch every week for music news, dj mixes, artist interviews and more!

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 go from doing it for fun to doing it professionally, and what comes with working behind the scenes producing podcasts for other people. From handling clients to figuring things out on the fly, it's all part of the process.

Cesar also shares stories from interviews, lessons he's picked up along the way, and why staying true to yourself matters more than anything when you're building something long-term.

This isn't the official return of The Rodriguez Show… but it's a real look at everything leading into it.

Season 12 of The Rodriguez Show drops April 6th with new episodes every Monday.

If you've ever thought about starting a podcast, creating content, or turning your passion into something real, this conversation is for you.

Podcasting Services: @RodriguezPodcasts

🎧 Song used in this episode: Westside (feat. Eddy Rotten, Erick Yung & Brian To Earth) by Mellow Thing https://youtu.be/KSYt7HPs07U?si=hXc15jC_6iLy1HAa