Corpus Christi Originals Podcast

Corpus Christi Originals
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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!

  1. Oct 27 ·  Video

    EP134: 21 Years of Stingers Coffee, In-House Roasting & Business Adaptability | Hollie Weaver

    In Episode 134 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down in the meeting room at Stingers Coffee (Southside location on Staples) with owner Hollie Weaver. Celebrating nearly 21 years of business in Corpus Christi, Hollie shares her journey from Washington state to launching one of the Coastal Bend's iconic local coffee shops. The discussion covers the origin of the Stingers name, surviving economic downturns and COVID-19, taking control of coffee quality by roasting her own bean blends in-house, balancing neurodiversity and business management, and expanding community events like Paint & Sip nights and monthly pop-up markets. Find Stingers Coffee - Southside: instagram.com/stingerscoffeesouthside facebook.com/StingersCoffeeSouthside stingerscc.com  This episode was recorded at Stingers Coffee - Southside | 7042 S. Staples Suite 106 Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP134: 21 Years of Stingers Coffee, In-House Roasting & Business Adaptability | Hollie Weaver

  2. Oct 20 ·  Video

    EP133: 20+ Years of Live Music, Touring Routing & Venue Ownership: Casey of House of Rock

    In Episode 133 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sits down at House of Rock with founder and owner Casey. Casey reflects on over two decades of operating Corpus Christi's premier 500-capacity live music venue, navigating South Texas concert routing, and transitioning from an all-heavy music room into a multi-genre community space and pizzeria. The discussion covers the mechanics of booking touring acts, shifting customer demographics, the reality of non-alcoholic drink trends, social media marketing, and advice for anyone trying to break into the music business. Find House Of Rock: instagram.com/houseorock facebook.com/houseorock texashouseofrock.com  This episode was recorded at House of Rock | 511 Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.  Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP133: 20+ Years of Live Music, Touring Routing & Venue Ownership: Casey of House of Rock

  3. Oct 8 ·  Video

    EP132: 4 Elements of Hip-Hop, Craft Crew BBQ & Local Resurgence: The Almighty Public Zoo

    In Episode 132 of the Corpus Christi Originals Podcast, host Jesús Hilario Hernandez sets up on location at House of Rock in downtown Corpus Christi with local hip-hop collective The Almighty Public Zoo—featuring Indy, Magnus, and Eso. The crew breaks down their upcoming all-ages showcase, Rep to Protect, celebrating the four core elements of hip-hop: DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti. The conversation dives deep into the local hip-hop resurgence, transitioning from vinyl to digital Serato setups, AI's impact on music production, Indy's disc golf catering business Craft Crew BBQ, and a surprise guest appearance by Del Mar College Audio Instructor Alejandro Hernandez.    Find The Almighty Public Zoo: instagram.com/allmightypubliczoo/ Indy: instagram.com/outspokenkills/ Magnu5: instagram.com/teed_magnu5/ Eso: instagram.com/luisesoteric/ Eso & Magnu5's Marauders Podcast Find Alejando Hernandez: instagram.com/auxstudio_texas/ This episode was recorded at House of Rock | 511 Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Find House of Rock: texashouseofrock.com Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP132: 4 Elements of Hip-Hop, Craft Crew BBQ & Local Resurgence: The Almighty Public Zoo

  4. Oct 7 ·  Video

    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 the beauty industry at Balayage Salon and Spa. The conversation covers the realities of building a hair clientele from scratch, navigating social media promotion, why hair tinsel events bring joy to the local community, and how local support shapes Corpus Christi's creative landscape. Find Jazlyn: facebook.com/jazlyn.perez.73932 instagram.com/j4zlyn/ This episode was recorded at Stingers Coffee Southside | 7042 S. Staples Suite 106 Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Find Stingers Coffee: stingerscc.com Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP 131: Building a Clientele, Hair Tinsel & Local Support: Cosmetologist Jazlyn Perez

  5. Sep 25 ·  Video

    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 theater kid to a mixed-media artist, stay-at-home mom of three, and council-level PTA Reflections program leader. The discussion explores the healing power of making art during difficult times, avoiding creative comparison, why organic human artistic expression beats AI, and how local community support builds a stronger Corpus Christi. Find Shai: facebook.com/craftsbythebunny instagram.com/craftsbythebunny This episode was recorded at Lucy's Snackbar | 312 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX | Every day cafe, snack bar, natural wine shop, kitchen & homewares. Find Lucy's Snackbar: lucyssnackbar.com Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP130: Shai Davenport (Crafts By The Bunny)

  6. Sep 24 ·  Video

    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 location at Moe’s Texas Style BBQ on Weber Road, this episode dives deep into what it takes to build a stronger, more accountable local government that serves every resident. Jen shares her journey growing up in Corpus Christi, from working in her father’s neighborhood stores to starting at the ground level in general construction—working 16-hour days before building her own multi-million dollar enterprise. She discusses how her hands-on background in concrete, asphalt, and project management equips her to address Corpus Christi’s toughest challenges, including water infrastructure, city budgeting transparency, and small business support during city construction projects. The conversation covers critical local issues: creating unified solutions for animal control and stray overpopulation, bridging the gap between city council decisions and small business owners, improving leadership collaboration, and self-funding a grassroots political campaign centered on integrity, compassion, and real results. Find Jen Allende votejenallende.com This episode was recorded at Moe’s Texas Style BBQ | 4028 Weber Rd, Corpus Christi, TX | Slow-smoked Texas barbecue, brisket, and homemade banana pudding.  Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP129: Jen Allende | Corpus Christi District 2 Candidate 2026

  7. Sep 22 ·  Video

    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. Dustin opens up about his 18-year sobriety journey, transitioning from cutting his teeth in the New York City comedy scene—sweeping floors and cleaning toilets just to get stage time—to performing on arena tours alongside Nate Bargatze and TJ Miller. They dive deep into the mechanics of comedy: how to build a versatile "comedy toolbox," the split-second art of profiling an audience, navigating clean versus edgy material, and why performing in tough rooms builds a comedian’s "immune system." Dustin also shares stories from his upbringing in Kilgore, Texas, his Choctaw heritage, and learning Spanish in Chile by watching dubbed copies of Star Wars. Catch Dustin Chafin live at Mesquite Street Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday, September 18th & 19th. Watch his Dry Bar Comedy special Cranky Pants and check out his guest appearance on WTF with Marc Maron (Ep. 1659). Find Dustin: dustinchafin.com .. Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! 🙏 .. Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities. .. Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    EP128: Comedian Dustin Chafin | Touring, Sobriety, & Finding the Funny

  8. Aug 9 ·  Video

    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 actually take to build a brand in a mid-sized city, and why is active listening the ultimate podcasting superpower? From eating dirt on stage to calling out crab-mentality gatekeeping, this solo episode breaks down the unfiltered truth about what it takes to elevate your craft. .. Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! 🙏 .. Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Premier Hearing Solutions Of South Texas for making this content possible! premierhrg.com Follow us at corpuschristioriginals.com Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    Quality Over Loyalty: Navigating Stand-Up, Gatekeeping, & Creator Culture in Corpus Christi | EP127
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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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  • Creator
    Corpus Christi Originals
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Corpus Christi Originals Podcast
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