Corpus Christi Originals Podcast
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!
Episodes
131 episodes
EP 131: Building a Clientele, Hair Tinsel & Local Support: Cosmetologist Jazlyn Perez
In Episode 131 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús sits down at Stingers Coffee (Southside location) with licensed cosmetologist Jazlyn Perez. Jazlyn shares her journey from playing violin in school orchestras to stepping into t...
EP130: Shai Davenport (Crafts By The Bunny)
In Episode 130 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down at Lucy's Cafe with local artist and advocate Shai Davenport (Crafts By The Bunny). Shai opens up about her creative journey from a middle school the...
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EP129: Jen Allende | Corpus Christi District 2 Candidate 2026
In Episode 129 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down with Jen Allende, local general contractor, business owner, advocate, and candidate for Corpus Christi City Council District 2. Recorded on ...
EP128: Comedian Dustin Chafin | Touring, Sobriety, & Finding the Funny
In Episode 128 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down with touring stand-up comedian Dustin Chafin ahead of his headlining weekend at the Mesquite Street Comedy Club in downtown Corpus Christi.Du...
Quality Over Loyalty: Navigating Stand-Up, Gatekeeping, & Creator Culture in Corpus Christi | EP127
In Episode 127, Jesús dives into the harsh realities of the local creator economy, open mics, and the fine line between hometown loyalty and genuine talent. Why do so many creators expect local support without putting in the work? What does it ...
EP126: Laura Flores Commons | Corpus Christi City Council District 2 Candidate (2026)
"City council was never meant to be entertainment. We need people there who just want to put their head down and get the work done." On this episode of The Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesú...
EP125 - Wendell Williams: "I’ll See You When I’m Looking At You"
"I'll see you when I'm looking at you!" On this episode of The Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we are coming to you live from The Artisan at 218 N. Chaparral. Host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down...
EP124: John Hanzalik | Corpus Christi City Council District 5 Candidate (2026)
In Episode 124 of the Corpus Christi Originals podcast, host Jesús sits down with high school classmate and local business owner John Hanzalik, who is running for Corpus Christi City Council – Distri...
EP123: Ledswards
Corpus Christi Originals is back at it again! For Episode 123, we’re posting up at the Ink Plug (4701, Suite 202) to catch up with a true cultural heavyweight: Ledswards. After stepping away f...
EP122: Art Center | Kailey Diaz & August
The Art Center of Corpus Christi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at 100 North Shoreline Boulevard — right next to the Whataburger by the bay — and most people have driven past it a thousand times without kn...
EP120: Tony Gomez of the Tony Gomez Show
Tony 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 h...
EP119 – Caitlin Shook | The Annex & The Bad Blonde Podcast
Caitlin 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 Ba...
Ep118: Bull Session | Sports with Roland: Roland Alaniz, Merri Garcia, Andy Gomez
In 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 ...
EP117: Jesus Hilario H | Corpus Christi Originals
In 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 "unhear...
EP116: Magnu5 | Hip-Hop, Boom Bap, and Building a Sound Nobody Can Put in a Box
Magnu5 (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, sellin...
EP115: Daryl Felsberg
Daryl 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...
EP114: Texas Gulf Fish Hunter
Brandon — 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 Ti...
EP113: Ben Mann Comedy | Local Comedian
Ben 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 w...
EP112: Lupe Ramos of Choose Wisely
Lupe 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, ...
EP111: Chef Zay of Zay's Dulces
Corpus & 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-Mobi...
EP110: Corpus & Coffee | Dj Lil King of Ridin' High Podcast
Corpus & Coffee edition: DJ Lil King (Derrick Boston) at Ridin' High Studios discusses growing up West Oso/Molina/Crestmont, talk boy DJ Screw mixtapes, discovering PC DJ software on computer, 19...
EP109:Corpus & Coffee | Dani Powers of Powers Tattoos & Body Piercings Studio
Fourth Corpus & Coffee: Danny Powers, owner of Powers Tattoo and Body Piercing (30 years), discusses meeting Don Powers as a customer getting naval piercing, marrying the shop owner, husband dyin...
