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Corpus Christi Originals Podcast
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The Corpus Christi Originals Podcast showcases the stories, talents, and perspectives of Corpus Christi and South Texas. Featuring engaging conversations with local personalities, entrepreneurs, and artists, the podcast explores trending topics, culture, and community. Tune in for a fresh take on what makes Corpus Christi, Texas unique!
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EP120: Tony Gomez of the Tony Gomez Show
2w ago00:43:45Tap to summarizeTony Gomez has been in the Corpus Christi metal scene since 1979, when he rode the C101 party bus to see Kiss on the Dynasty Tour and decided that was what he wanted to do with his life. Since then he's fronted or played in more bands than most people can count — Malignancy, Sintegrity, Killamora, War Cult, Annihilator, a Pantera tribute, an AC/DC tribute, and several others — and now hosts The Tony Gomez Show, a podcast dedicated to musicians making things happen. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, they talk about the early Corpus Christi metal scene — Anchor Watt, Devastation, Hypnotic State, Final Assault, the Stardust Ballroom, Zeros, Equalize — the role Hispanic musicians played in building the heavy music scene here, the story of his first gig with his dad in the audience (and a song called Cops Suck), his annual Tony's Twisted Christmas Spectacular benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the Annihilator vinyl that went worldwide, what he looks for in podcast guests, and why he still believes high tide raises all ships. Find The Tony Gomez Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making this city unique but not always getting the spotlight. CorpusChristiOriginals.com
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EP119 – Caitlin Shook | The Annex & The Bad Blonde Podcast
4w ago01:10:41Tap to summarizeCaitlin Shook is the co-owner of The Annex — a bar at 312 South Chaparral in downtown Corpus Christi that doubles as a comedy venue, event space, and community gathering spot — and the host of The Bad Blonde, a live radio show on 1440 KEYS turned podcast about automotive history. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, recorded at The Annex, they talk about how Caitlin went from busing tables at 16 to opening her dream bar with her mom and sister, the Porsche 912E her dad gave her at 14 to keep her out of trouble, six years hosting a radio show she never thought she'd be on, why Corpus Christi is better than people give it credit for, chicken ship bingo, baby goat happy hour, the Ford Nucleon (Ford's nuclear-powered concept car), weed smugglers who funded their racing careers, and why birding is basically the original Pokémon Go. Find Caitlin at The Annex — 312 South Chaparral, Corpus Christi. The Bad Blonde podcast is available wherever you listen. Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making this city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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Ep118: Bull Session | Sports with Roland: Roland Alaniz, Merri Garcia, Andy Gomez
May 600:58:05Tap to summarizeIn this unfiltered, adult-oriented "bull session," host Jesus Hilario Hernandez sits down with the Sports with Roland crew—Andy Gomez, Merri Garcia, and Roland Alaniz—for a raw and hilarious look at the Corpus Christi comedy scene. The group covers everything from their 200-episode podcasting journey and the "catalyst" that started it all to the gritty reality of bombing on stage at local pizza joints. Between Andy’s legendary "move" for getting out of traffic tickets and Merri’s candid insights into the challenges of being a woman in the local circuit, the conversation touches on the Corpus "Mexican OT," the frustrations of the city’s water crisis, and the evolution of their creative voices. Whether they are dissecting the plot of a "Lifetime movie" reboot, debating the merits of Mario Galaxy and GTA: San Andreas, or discussing the future of AI in media, this episode captures the authentic, unscripted spirit of the South Texas hustle.
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EP117: Jesus Hilario H | Corpus Christi Originals
May 500:38:57Tap to summarizeIn this special solo episode recorded on-location at The Coffee Mug, host Jesus Hilario Hernandez pulls back the curtain on the "unseen" side of the Corpus Christi Originals network. From the "unheard voices" that form the city’s backbone to the raw, personal lessons learned during his first 15 stand-up comedy open mics, Jesus shares an unscripted look at the reality of balancing life as a hazmat truck driver, classical guitarist, and father. Over a "Hedwig" white mocha and a cinnamon crumble muffin, he discusses why he chose to double down on Corpus Christi instead of moving to a bigger city, the evolution of his media network with collaborators like Lito Cortez and Ben DeLeon, and the pivotal moment he realized that using AI as a creative "crutch" was holding back his authentic voice. It’s a deep dive into the honest hustle, the importance of physical and mental discipline through kettlebell training, and the strategic vision for the network in 2026.
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EP116: Magnu5 | Hip-Hop, Boom Bap, and Building a Sound Nobody Can Put in a Box
Apr 100:52:34Tap to summarizeMagnu5 (pronounced Magnus) is a North Side Corpus Christi rapper, beat maker, and co-host of the Marauders Podcast who has been putting in work since high school — freestyling at lunch tables, selling CDs downtown for ten bucks, riding with DSR, and learning to make his own beats from a local producer who had placements with 50 Cent. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, recorded at Lucy's Snack Bar, we chop it up about coming up on the North Side, what the Corpus Christi hip-hop scene actually sounds like now, why he never wanted to be a "Mexican rapper" — just a rapper, how losing his main beat source forced him to level up his craft, the music industry's microwave era, and what it really takes to stay creative when you're also working a 9-to-5 and raising a family. We also get into the Marauders Podcast, his X-Men obsession, working with El Dusty, and why the best advice he has for any local creator is the same thing that's kept him going: don't stop. Find Magnu5: @teed_magnu5 on Instagram and TikTok | MAGNU5 on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making our city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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EP115: Daryl Felsberg
Mar 2601:06:35Tap to summarizeDaryl Felsberg is a professional comedian, producer, and comedy club owner from Corpus Christi, Texas who's been doing standup since 2001 and full-time since 2008. He's shot four specials, toured the country, headlined the Selena Auditorium, survived a TIA stroke, and is currently putting fake antique photos of himself inside Cracker Barrel restaurants across the country. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we go deep on the craft of standup comedy — what it takes to actually be ready for the stage, why crowd work is the most misunderstood skill in the game, how social media influencers are reshaping the comedy industry, and why the audience doesn't hear what you say — they feel it. Daryl also gets into growing up around Collier Park, how comedy changed after COVID, the lesson that sent him back to observation mode, writing evergreen material that nobody can steal, and the Cracker Barrel bit that has restaurant management in multiple states on alert. If you want to understand what a real career in standup comedy looks like — the long game, the wisdom, and the hustle — this one is it. Find Daryl at darylfelsberg.com for show dates. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making our city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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EP114: Texas Gulf Fish Hunter
Mar 2600:56:41Tap to summarizeBrandon — better known as Texas Gulf Fish Hunter — moved to Corpus Christi from the mountains of Appalachia and never looked back. Now he's one of the most recognizable fishing content creators on TikTok, going live from the Texas coast and sharing the kind of knowledge most fishermen keep to themselves: where the fish are, why they're there, and how to put yourself in the best position to catch them. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we talk about how a random TikTok live turned into a massive fishing community, the science behind reading the water (barometric pressure, moon phases, water temp, and more), why he gives away information other people guard like a secret, his leaders at RNG Bait in Flower Bluff, the drone fishing ban, the desalination plant debate, and what it actually takes to catch fish consistently on the Texas Gulf Coast. Plus rapid fire: live bait vs. artificials, best post-fishing burger in Corpus, and the best time of year to fish the coast. Follow Brandon: @TexasGulfFishHunter on TikTokLeaders available at RNG Bait, Flower BluffFishing forecast every Friday around 4PM on TikTok Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making our city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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EP113: Ben Mann Comedy | Local Comedian
Mar 1501:06:08Tap to summarizeBen Mann is one of the most recognizable voices in the Corpus Christi comedy scene — a four-year standup veteran, all-state debater, full-time uncle, and visually impaired comedian from Port Connor who figured out early that the best way to beat a bully to the punch is to throw the first joke yourself. In this episode of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we talk about what it's like to pursue standup in South Texas — the open mics, the paid shows, the crowds that laugh at the wrong part, and the ones that don't laugh at all. We get into how Ben structures his sets, why he leads with his disability, the merch game (yes, he sells signed baby dolls), and the piece of advice from a mentor that's stuck with him: a dirty set pays your bar tab, a clean set pays your mortgage. If you've ever thought about getting on stage — or you just want to know what the local comedy scene actually looks like from the inside — this one's for you. Find Ben: at Ben Mann Comedy on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making our city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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EP112: Lupe Ramos of Choose Wisely
Mar 1201:04:57Tap to summarizeLupe Ramos is the founder of Choose Wisely — a faith-based apparel brand and design studio born in Corpus Christi, Texas. In this Corpus & Coffee edition of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we sat down at his shop inside Texas Arena Strength & Fitness (5802 Woodridge) to talk about everything that made him who he is. Lupe went from being raised by his grandmother on the west side to serving in the U.S. Navy, hitting pop-ups across Texas with a Walmart rack, building a graphic design business, and launching the Choose Love Foundation — all while staying rooted in Corpus Christi. We get into the discipline his grandmother instilled in him, how a book from Barnes & Noble in 2015 changed his life, why he believes there's more than enough to go around, and what it means to wear your faith on your sleeve — literally. If you're a local entrepreneur, a creative who hasn't started yet, or someone who just needs to hear that it's possible — this one's for you. Choose Wisely: IG @choosewisely1991 | FB: Lupe RamosGrand Opening: March 14th, 12PM–6PM @ Texas Arena Strength & Fitness, 5802 Woodridge Corpus Christi Originals amplifies the unheard voices in our community — the people making our city unique but not always getting the spotlight.
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EP111: Chef Zay of Zay's Dulces
Mar 1101:16:51Tap to summarizeCorpus & Coffee: Chef Zay (Isaiah from Houston, family in Corpus) discusses selling Five gum in middle school without paying, reinvesting into Sam's candy bars, COVID trunk candy hustle at T-Mobile, first Houston candy competition (didn't place but Yum Yum Candy judges bought $50), meeting Chingo Bling, second place win judged by SPM's son Baby Los, meeting Mexican OT at show (poncho hat boots grill 5'4), bringing ARs to music video for product placement, trunk sellouts in 3 hours at refineries, convenience business model ($20 minimum delivery), consistency recipe same 5 years, loaded pickles, and $30 to $480 in one day selling pastor tacos.
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