Comedian Javi Luna returns for his third appearance discussing 14 years in comedy, touring 150 shows a year with Chingo Bling, the craft evolution from writing 30 minutes daily to organic improvisation, and why being second act is the sweet spot. From Latin Comedy Jam to self-producing specials, creating Tag Your Bit to give newer comics stage time, and the "heartbroken still joking" era that defined his voice. Plus: why comedy will always humble you, the death of his best friend David Cifuentes, and allegedly moving to San Antonio. Blog Post Here.

Marty and Amber Flores share the story of Marty McPies, the downtown Corpus Christi pizza restaurant born from a Marine Corps veteran's journey home. Marty spent years in Iraq, the Navy, railroads, and refineries while teaching himself to make pizza with one goal: come back to Corpus Christi and build a life. Amber left 10 years of teaching to help grow the business from food truck to brick-and-mortar. They discuss the reality of maxing out credit cards, dealing with PTSD, managing employees, staying married while working together 24/7, and why skateboarding culture and pizza culture are the same. Blog Post Here.

Marcos Leal returns for Episode 100 to discuss his country-rock project Swim the Current, the 10-year anniversary of Shattered Sun's Hope Within Hatred, and for the first time publicly, the complete story behind his departure from ill Niño. From signing a record deal off a cover song to dealing with broken promises and industry politics, Marcos shares the unfiltered truth about creative control, family loyalty, and what happens when you put your foot down about your own music. Plus, his vision for blending Texas roots with rock, upcoming tours, and why Alice, Texas will always be home. Blog Post Here.

Joaquin Rangel, founder of Joaquin in2 Inclusion, discusses building a nonprofit that supports children with special needs across Texas. From starting with $10,000 of his own money to landing grants and organizing metal shows to fund inclusive learning labs, Joaquin shares the challenges of navigating the nonprofit world, working with schools, and breaking the school-to-prison pipeline. Plus, his connection to Texas football and the importance of community support. Learn how you can help at ji2.org. Check out the Blog Post Here.

South Texas metal band ZombieKing sits down fresh off their first full Texas tour to discuss the reality of grinding in the regional metal scene. Eddie and Juan share tour stories featuring pythons and bed-of-nails performers, get brutally honest about navigating Corpus Christi's music scene, and reveal how they rebuilt their first album in just 6 days under label pressure. Plus, big news about their Black Friday co-headlining show with Shattered Sun at Brewster Street Ice House on November 28th. Use discount code ZKALLDAY for tickets. Blog Post Here.

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.
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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