Corpus Christi Originals Podcast

Corpus Christi Originals

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!

  1. EP119 – Caitlin Shook | The Annex & The Bad Blonde Podcast

    May 13

    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 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Annex(00:01:05) - Tina Fey on Starting a Comedy Bar(00:04:08) - The Only Green Restaurant In The City(00:07:06) - Working On A Car(00:08:45) - Repairing a Porsche 912E At 14(00:11:43) - I Had A Talk About Automotive History(00:15:33) - How Do You Handle Negative Comments?(00:18:39) - The Bar's Community(00:23:07) - "You Turn Into Your Own Best Friend"(00:23:31) - The Best Part About Auto History... The Podcast(00:27:03) - The History of the Automobile(00:31:32) - The Ford Nucleon Car(00:33:16) - Lowrider Cars(00:34:56) - Born and Raised in Corpus Christi(00:38:47) - Protesters voice support for oil workers(00:39:34) - "Let's start a club..."(00:39:51) - Working at the Chicken Bingo(00:40:06) - How do you go about hiring people for your businesses?(00:43:06) - Experiences Are Better Than Physical Sales(00:44:51) - The Little Longhorn Saloon(00:46:22) - College Student On Getting Kicked Out Of High School At 16(00:50:14) - Austin and the College Experience(00:50:33) - Farmworker on College Being the Play for His Life(00:51:55) - Working While in College(00:55:35) - Birds in Corpus Christi(00:56:49) - Let's Talk Flamingos(00:59:40) - Jimmy Kimmel on Birding(01:02:46) - Birding in the Panhandle(01:05:29) - Ke$ha on Pokemon Go(01:07:55) - Caitlin on Why She Doesn't Get Her Driver's License(01:09:00) - Bad Blonde on the Couch

    1h 11m
  2. Ep118: Bull Session | Sports with Roland: Roland Alaniz, Merri Garcia, Andy Gomez

    May 6

    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 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Bull Session(00:01:47) - Michael Myers In The Dark(00:02:43) - Andy Gomez On The DEI Comedy Podcast(00:06:10) - Decided to start a podcast... with Adrian(00:06:58) - Comedians Talking About Podcasting(00:07:26) - How Long Can You Drive An Expired Car Registration?(00:11:08) - China Develops Low-Cost Iron Battery(00:14:02) - "Think About Her..."(00:14:40) - Water crisis in Arlington, Texas(00:15:19) - Trump Wants His Face on His Passports(00:18:42) - Andy on Yodeling(00:22:10) - Woodstock: Burn It Down(00:24:04) - Mario Mario Galaxy(00:26:08) - Bear Suit Insurance Fraud(00:30:17) - Dune 3 and Mortal Kombat(00:33:29) - What Does It Feel Like Being a Woman in Comedy?(00:36:31) - Fake Border Patrol Agents Get Arrested(00:38:43) - In the Elevator With(00:40:32) - Champagne At(00:44:01) - Drunk People Talk About The Night They Had Sex(00:44:44) - Roland on His Comedy(00:48:29) - Louis CK on His Clean Comedy(00:52:17) - Louis CK on Andy Daly's(00:55:14) - Slow Rose And The N-Word

    58 min
  3. EP117: Jesus Hilario H  | Corpus Christi Originals

    May 5

    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 "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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Interviewing Myself(00:02:31) - Interviewing Susanna at Her Coffee Mug(00:04:50) - What Exactly Makes a Corpus Christi Original?(00:06:31) - Corpus Christi Originals: The Network(00:12:03) - CORPITIVITY HABLE(00:13:45) - Why Stuck in Corpus Christi?(00:16:39) - Coffee Mug: Part 2(00:17:16) - 15 Open Mics I've Ever Botched(00:21:26) - How Much of the Podcast Strategy or Comedy Sets Are Written On The(00:26:10) - How To Edit a 2-Hour Podcast(00:30:00) - Joe Rogan on His Personal(00:32:07) - The Secret To Keeping The Home Front Solid(00:34:25) - On The Network's 2020 Plan(00:35:15) - Thanks to Coffee Mug and(00:35:57) - Rapid Fire Questions For College Students(00:36:16) - Best Place For A Post-Set Meal In The City

    39 min

Ratings & Reviews

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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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