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.

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• (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.
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• (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

Melanie Sandoval was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 18 weeks pregnant. Instead of giving up, she launched a nonprofit. Today, this first-generation Mexican-American doula and single mother of three is fighting for South Texas families through Kindred Hearts and Doula Things with Mel. This episode discusses the maternal health crisis (Corpus Christi is down 20+ OBGYNs), men's mental health in Hispanic culture, postpartum mood disorders nobody talks about, trauma-informed birth care for assault survivors, immigration realities under current enforcement, teen pregnancy, birth options beyond hospitals, and why community is the only way forward. Melanie has witnessed 200+ births and shares raw truths about surviving postpartum psychosis, rebuilding after seizures, and creating the support systems South Texas families desperately need.
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• (00:00:00) - Melanie Sandoval on Maternal Health & Building a Community
• (00:09:14) - One Latina's Fight Against Cancer
• (00:13:13) - Mental health and the family
• (00:18:00) - Married Men Talk About Their Issues
• (00:21:29) - Kinder Hearts: A Mother's Network
• (00:26:50) - What's a doula and how they can help you?
• (00:32:27) - Anesthesiologist on Women's Mental Health
• (00:38:32) - Marissa on Trump's immigration plan
• (00:43:12) - The Voice of PPD
• (00:47:21) - How to help a mother with postpartum psychosis
• (00:52:05) - Talking About Having a Baby in the Hospital
• (00:52:33) - What's the Difference Between Midwives and Doulas?
• (00:57:01) - Choosing the right birth plan
• (01:01:20) - Pregnant Women on the Pain of Giving Birth
• (01:02:13) - Domestic doulas in Corpus
• (01:04:57) - Heb or HEB?
• (01:06:01) - The Search for a Doula
• (01:09:03) - Immortal Birth: Induction and other interventions
• (01:12:33) - The Corpus Christi Birth Center
• (01:15:05) - Hemorrhage at Home
• (01:18:02) - Women's Edition

In this powerful live-streamed episode from October 5, 2025, host Jesus Hilario H. sits down with Creon Martin (Daddy Cre), rapper, entrepreneur, and host of the Man Look Talk Show on the Ridin' High Podcast Network. Creon shares his journey from growing up in North Side Manor, navigating street life and a 7-year prison sentence, to building his clothing brand Wave God Supreme. He opens up about a life-altering accident that tested his mental health and how podcasting became a platform for real talk on community issues, fatherhood, and fentanyl’s impact. Tune in for wisdom, resilience, and a call to be a good human being.

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Join us on Corpus Christi Originals as we sit down with Monty Prescott & Shawna Davis of South Texas Haunts and special guest Ben DeLeon from the Recycled Corn Podcast. We dive into chilling paranormal investigations across South Texas, haunted landmarks in Corpus, folklore like La Llorona, and the overlap of ghost stories with local history and culture. From EVP evidence to personal experiences, this episode is full of mystery, storytelling, and Coastal Bend legends.
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For the first-ever women’s edition of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, we’re spotlighting local trailblazers in cycling and BMX: Melanie of HYPEBYKE and I Bike CC, and Laurie Lyng Corpus Christi BMX. These women share their journeys, challenges, and victories in growing bike culture in Corpus Christi. From community rides to BMX trails, hear how they’re inspiring the next generation and paving the way for more women in the cycling scene.
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In this captivating episode, guest host Isaac Sanchez interviews PharaohTrip (Marcel), a Corpus Christi poet, Emcee, and educator whose life spans Southside battles, global classrooms, and raw lyricism. Explore his hip-hop origins with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, poetry inspired by Malcolm X, and teaching math & science in China, Thailand, Russia, and Greece. PharaohTrip breaks down his album American Autopsy—a critique of American culture—and shares wisdom on resilience, community, and staying true amid hypocrisy. Perfect for hip-hop heads, travelers, and cultural thinkers.
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