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EP 8: Inside Numilly’s World: Congo Roots, Hip-Hop Ambition & Creative Purpose

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Release Date: 12/12/2025

EP 22: dottawm on Finding His Sound, Sobriety, Darcy Court & the Story Behind EP 22: dottawm on Finding His Sound, Sobriety, Darcy Court & the Story Behind "Mutual Obsession"

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dottawm joins The Rodriguez Show to talk about the journey that shaoed his music and life.  As the bassist for Darcy Court and a solo artist, he opens up about teaching himself guitar through Youtube tutorials, finding the sound he's been searching for, and the story behind his latest single, "Mutual Obsession." He reflects on falling in love after the first date, why songwriting has become his therapy, the lessons he learned after losing sight of what mattered most, and how five years of sobriety helped him reconnect with his passion for music. We also dive into the Orange County music...

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EP 21: How Kira Lise Built a Full-Time Music Career on TikTok Live | Winning iHeart's Next Up & The Sphere show art EP 21: How Kira Lise Built a Full-Time Music Career on TikTok Live | Winning iHeart's Next Up & The Sphere

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Four years after her first appearance on The Rodriguez Show, Kira Lise returns with an incredible story of growth. Since 2022, she's built a full-time career through TikTok Live, grown an audience of more than 729,000 followers, won the iHeart Next Up Live Music Competition, and even appeared on the Sphere in Las Vegas as part of TikTok Live Fest. We talk about turning live streaming into a career, staying authentic in the age of algorithms, teaching artists how to build their brands, writing vulnerable songs like "Ignorance Is Bliss," and why she believes you can build a community from your...

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EP 20:  Inside Rogue Collective: Building An OC Creative Community with Abby show art EP 20: Inside Rogue Collective: Building An OC Creative Community with Abby

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Creative communities don't happen by accident. They grow because people are willing to open their doors, share ideas, and create opportunities for others. In this episode of The Rodriguez Show, Abby, Venue Director of Rogue Collective, shares how the Newport Beach creative space has become a home for artists, podcasters, photographers, and entrepreneurs looking to connect and collaborate. We talk about the Artist in Residence program, building meaningful events that support local talent, launching her own company, Amped Events, and why bringing creative people together is her biggest passion....

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EP 19: Kapri on Therapy, Growing Pains & Becoming a Better Man show art EP 19: Kapri on Therapy, Growing Pains & Becoming a Better Man

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Kapri returns to The Rodriguez Show nearly 10 years after his first appearance, and the growth is impossible to miss. Ahead of the release of his new album Growing Pains, the Santa Ana rapper opens up about therapy, grief, losing friendships, becoming comfortable with being vulnerable, and how redefining success has changed both his life and his music. He also talks about his upcoming hometown show at La Santa, supporting his community, and why authenticity became the foundation of this project.   Follow Kapri: @xkapri

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EP 18: The Creative Mind Behind The Sandbox, Colorblind & Mood Swings | Bird Interview show art EP 18: The Creative Mind Behind The Sandbox, Colorblind & Mood Swings | Bird Interview

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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 why every creative should stop waiting and start building their ideas today. We also talk about graphic design, fashion, world-building, the local creative scene, and how The Sandbox has become a...

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EP 17: Figgy Baby: Joy Is Resistance, Mental Health & The Story Behind Summers in LA show art EP 17: Figgy Baby: Joy Is Resistance, Mental Health & The Story Behind Summers in LA

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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. @figgybaby

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EP 16: How Ed Noza Got His First Tracks Signed + Why Most DJs Quit Too Soon show art EP 16: How Ed Noza Got His First Tracks Signed + Why Most DJs Quit Too Soon

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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...

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EP 15: Nina White on OnlyFans, Adult Films, Manifestation & Breaking Industry Stereotypes show art EP 15: Nina White on OnlyFans, Adult Films, Manifestation & Breaking Industry Stereotypes

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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...

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EP 14: DZYNE on Hitting 10K Spotify Listeners, Legends Never Die & His Rise in OC show art EP 14: DZYNE on Hitting 10K Spotify Listeners, Legends Never Die & His Rise in OC

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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...

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EP 13: She Bet on Herself (No Backup Plan) | Hailey Wild Interview show art EP 13: She Bet on Herself (No Backup Plan) | Hailey Wild Interview

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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...

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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 from the very beginning, learning the discipline behind a real rollout, and the moment he conquered fear during his first-ever performance: trembling onstage with a ukulele, then finding explosive confidence once the music began.

We talk identity, culture, the OC music scene, the art of planning, and the courage it takes to evolve. As he steps into new lanes like modeling and acting, Numilly remains committed to representing his roots and pushing his sound forward.

In this episode:
• Growing up in a creative Congolese household
• The nerves and breakthrough of his first school performance
• Why planning changed his entire approach to music
• His evolution as a hip-hop & R&B artist since 2010
• Thoughts on AI, collaboration, and today’s music trends
• Exploring acting, modeling, and future creative paths
• Advice for young artists building their confidence

Tap in and journey with an artist who’s building his future with intention, heart, and cultural pride.

 

 

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