Episode 97 welcomes Ben DeLeon, creator of the Un-Shuck Yourself podcast and newest member of the Corpus Christi Originals Network. Ben opens up about battling imposter syndrome, his journey from selfish teenager to present grandfather, the philosophy that shaped his mindset (martial arts, Taoism, Eastern wisdom), and why he puts out free advice for people who need it. We discuss AI as a tool vs crutch, the power of gratitude, breaking old patterns, letting go of resentment, how words affect us, dealing with haters, body language when you're passionate, and why everyone's favorite topic is themselves. Plus: the military origin of "unshuck yourself," love languages, and practical takeaways you can apply today. Welcome to the network, Ben. Blog Post Here.

Rising comedian Chris Longoria shares how comedy saved his life after losing his grandfather, launching That Dude Talks podcast, and producing The Naughty List Comedy Show Dec 6, 2025 at The Annex in Corpus Christi, Texas—a free show benefiting Toys for Tots featuring Kill Tony's Davey Jackson. Topics: grief recovery, Corpus comedy growth, hosting tips, community giving, podcast production. Blog Post Here.

• (00:00:00) - Corvus Christi Originals Podcast
• (00:03:05) - Javi Luna and Ronnie Fryer on Your Dad Dude Talks Podcast
• (00:06:31) - How Did You First Get Started in Comedy
• (00:10:55) - Mario Salasa's Birthday Show
• (00:13:11) - Brandon Miller on Playing Football at King High School
• (00:14:16) - Mario on His First Comedy Show
• (00:16:44) - Reviving My Comedy Podcast
• (00:20:53) - How To Make a Multicam Podcast
• (00:24:11) - Nice idea, Opus
• (00:24:31) - Javi on His Podcast
• (00:27:55) - Sammy Guevara On His Podcast
• (00:30:09) - Ronnie on Setting Boundaries on His Podcast
• (00:31:56) - Ronnie On Setting Boundaries For His Family
• (00:34:43) - Jay Leno on Making Fun of Himself
• (00:38:01) - Comedians Talk About Self-Deprecation
• (00:40:48) - Learning the English Language
• (00:41:06) - Ronnie Friar On That Dude Talks Podcast
• (00:43:54) - Dude Talks: The Naughty List Comedy
• (00:45:38) - Davey Jones and Ronnie Jackson Donate Toys for Tots
• (00:48:19) - milo on Organizing a Charity Event
• (00:49:30) - Davey Jackson Will Perform at the Annex
• (00:52:17) - Comedians: Corpus Christi Comedy Is Blow Up
• (00:53:59) - Joe Hilliard on Old School Comedians
• (00:56:10) - Ronnie on His First Comedy Show
• (00:57:41) - Jon Stewart on His New Show
• (01:00:04) - Do You Need to Host Your Comedy Shows?
• (01:02:24) - Caitlyn On Starting A Comedy Podcast
• (01:04:46) - Chris Longoria On The Naughty List
• (01:07:40) - Which HEB Do You Shop At?
• (01:09:57) - Chris Christie on Avoiding Politics
• (01:12:45) - "You Lost Half Your Fans For Talking"
• (01:14:14) - Kill Tony: Corinne The Artist and Batman
• (01:16:49) - Javi Luna Is Coming to San Antonio

Episode 95 is HUGE. Comedian Lito Cortez joins me to talk about the craft of comedy (why adjectives matter, how to not bomb on stage), UFO sightings right here in Corpus Christi (we show the footage), faith and the supernatural (are aliens and Christianity connected?), being a clean Christian comedian without being preachy, and his views on marriage, creativity, and living authentically. PLUS we announce the Corpus Christi Originals Network—Lito's launching his new podcast "Respond If You Please" under our umbrella, along with other shows serving our community. Also: November 7th comedy benefit at USS Lexington for For Her Ministries. This episode has everything.
..
Blog post Here
..
Join the Corpus Christi Originals. Stay in the loop.
..
Sponsored by Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas and South TX Lacrosse Ty for helping us continue to create awesome content!!
..
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast hosts, producers, sponsors, or affiliated entities. We strive to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and discussions, but individual guest viewpoints are their own responsibility. Listeners are encouraged to critically evaluate the content presented and form their own informed opinions.
..

• (00:00:00) - Lito Cortez
• (00:02:42) - How Did You Get Started in Comedy?
• (00:04:27) - Comedian on Becoming a Closer
• (00:07:04) - Comedian on Developing His
• (00:09:33) - Comedians Talk About The End
• (00:12:31) - How to Make a Living as a Comedian
• (00:14:26) - Stand Up for Her Benefit at the USS Lexington
• (00:17:29) - I Believe In Aliens
• (00:21:28) - I Ripped This Off My Instagram Story
• (00:24:05) - Mayor And Council Talk About Extraterrestrials (Video
• (00:27:17) - Crazy Guy Says He Blacked Out In Roswell
• (00:28:07) - Christian Talk About Aliens and The Supernatural
• (00:32:32) - Comedian on His Christianity and Clean Sets
• (00:34:35) - "You're Less Than A Christian"
• (00:34:46) - Have You Experienced Anything Supernatural?
• (00:38:07) - "Maybe It Could Happen..."
• (00:39:47) - Do Witches Believe In The supernatural?
• (00:41:13) - Why Couples Don't Stay Together For Long
• (00:44:14) - What Keeps Your Creativity Going?
• (00:46:27) - Lito Cortez on Creativity
• (00:49:06) - Lito Announces His Baby Announcement
• (00:49:37) - Lito Announces Corpus Christi Originals Network
• (00:50:20) - Contemporary Comedians: Respond, If You Please
• (00:54:30) - Joe Hillier on His Podcast
• (00:56:33) - Kanye West on Success
• (00:59:02) - New Corpus Christi Originals Podcast Episode 0