EP 9: Danie on Alchemy, Healing Through Music & Walking the Runway at The Broad
Release Date: 04/06/2026
EP 9: Danie on Alchemy, Healing Through Music & Walking the Runway at The Broad
The Rodriguez Show
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...
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Special Presentation: Talking 11+ Years of Podcasting & What’s Next (YBG Interviews Cesar).
The Rodriguez Show
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,...
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EP 8: Inside Numilly’s World: Congo Roots, Hip-Hop Ambition & Creative Purpose
The Rodriguez Show
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...
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EP 7: Tattoo Artist From Colombia Opens Up About Face Tattoos, Judgment & Finding Her Style — Maria (@inkbymariia)
The Rodriguez Show
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 pandemic ✨ The decision to tattoo her face — and dealing with judgment ✨ Why she regrets mixing tattoo styles ✨ Her favorite styles to work on and her dream projects ✨...
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EP 6: Spiffygreen on Brotherhood, Intentional Art & The Making of “Spiffygreen 2”
The Rodriguez Show
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 for all three artists. Specs shares his journey back into writing after years of life changes, Hippie C speaks on crafting timeless work, and Mellow Thing breaks down his relentless drive and...
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EP 5: Westport: The Sound of “Cholo Jazz”
The Rodriguez Show
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 rock, they’ve built a sound that’s soulful, experimental, and true to their roots. 🎵 What You’ll Hear: How the band formed and found their sound The creative process behind their music ...
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EP 4: From Local Legends to New Faces | The Rodriguez Show at Sauced Up Summer 2025
The Rodriguez Show
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 local music alive. From heartfelt moments to high-energy performances, this episode captures everything that makes Anaheim’s scene special. 🎤 Featured Guests: Noa James (@noa_james)...
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EP 3: Red Pill, Blue Pill — No Way Out But Through God | Alia Zin on The Rodriguez Show
The Rodriguez Show
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 days recording on an iPhone to rediscovering her voice through healing and surrender, Alia opens up about the lessons she’s learned through pain, perseverance, and divine guidance. The...
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EP 2: Make Music Day in Anaheim | Westport, Soli, Juan The Father & More
The Rodriguez Show
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 🎧 Noah Alvarez – host of My Mic and I podcast, discussing community storytelling 🎹 Juan The Father – talking about the new Loopers compilation album and his creative growth 🎤...
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EP 1: New Studio, New Baby, Same Chaos
The Rodriguez Show
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 Creator drops a surprise album, Joey Bada$$ throws shots at the West Coast (?!), and Kanye… well, Kanye’s being Kanye. We also touch on the heavier stuff—like ICE raids affecting our local...
info_outlineCesar 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
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