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. EP108: Corpus & Coffee | Susana Salinas of The Coffee Mugg

    5D AGO

    EP108: Corpus & Coffee | Susana Salinas of The Coffee Mugg

    Third Corpus & Coffee: Susana Salinas, owner of The Coffee Mugg (Harry Potter-inspired), discusses newly divorced with two kids on food stamps, opening upstairs with zero customers, viral post changing everything, CNN interview from Germany, Warner Brothers cease and desist ("they know you exist"), moving from Coffee Muggle to Coffee Mugg, espresso machine bursting into flames after COVID shutdown, lawyer giving her free machine for cappuccinos, meeting husband at shop and getting married there, not hearing "I'm proud of you" growing up, telling herself "you're a lot smarter than you think," and why coffee brings people together over knowledge and community.

    1h 20m
  2. EP107: Corpus & Coffee | Bobby Peña III & Elisa of Artistry by Elisa

    5D AGO

    EP107: Corpus & Coffee | Bobby Peña III & Elisa of Artistry by Elisa

    Second Corpus & Coffee: comedian Bobby Peña III (co-admin of CorpusChristyComedy.com) and daughter Elisa (Artistry by Elisa) discuss retiring from AT&T to pursue comedy full-time, raising kids who follow their dreams, winning Rock Hard Roast Battle while family's heart monitors went off, why comedians need social media, collaboration over competition in art community, sixth-generation Corpus roots, turning kids into captive audiences, no AI art policy, 100% human creativity, Museum of Science & History exhibit, Colorado River nonprofit mascot design, and why the price of community is inconvenience.

    47 min
  3. EP106: Corpus & Coffee | Miguel(ito)

    5D AGO

    EP106: Corpus & Coffee | Miguel(ito)

    First Corpus & Coffee edition: casual conversation over coffee with comedian Miguelito (Miguel Porfirio), 5 years into comedy, discussing why open mics are gyms not performances, the pressure of proving you're still funny, when audiences mouth your material, the night he crashed out at Mesquite Street, gratitude vs. hostility mindset, joyous communication on stage, why word choice matters, joke writers vs. joke tellers, Looney Tunes as comedy influence, embracing bombing to grow, and getting back to basics when perfectionism kills creativity.

    33 min
  4. EP105: Luis Buentello - TX-34 Congress Candidate

    FEB 23

    EP105: Luis Buentello - TX-34 Congress Candidate

    Luis Buentello brings 12 years of congressional experience working for Blake Farenthold and Michael Cloud to his run for Texas District 34. Born in Mexico, became a citizen after a 5-year process, cut red tape for veterans and constituents, and now wants the job for himself. Discusses why he resigned from Cheniere Energy to run, running a clean campaign despite dirt on opponents, the Farenthold settlement, desalinization expertise from Saudi Arabia and Israel, guest worker visas for construction, why he won't attack other candidates, and how character in little things (like asking before placing yard signs) reveals who someone will be in Washington. Blog Post Here. Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the Corpus Christi Originals podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    1h 23m
  5. EP104: Mayra Flores - TX-34 Congress Candidate

    FEB 22

    EP104: Mayra Flores - TX-34 Congress Candidate

    Mayra Flores discusses her run for Texas District 34, which now includes Corpus Christi. From working cotton fields in Memphis, Texas to respiratory therapy to Congress, she addresses water crisis solutions, border security misconceptions, faith through political betrayal, her divorce as a Christian, Trump's endorsement flip, and why she believes Corpus needs $20-30/hour jobs. Unfiltered conversation on immigration, cartel influence, desalinization debate, and balancing motherhood with campaigning. Blog Post Here. Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the Corpus Christi Originals podcast, sponsors, studio, or affiliated entities.

    1h 16m
  6. EP103: Bull Session - Tina Kill Tony Breakdown, Clean Comedy vs Raw, Corpus Scene

    FEB 21

    EP103: Bull Session - Tina Kill Tony Breakdown, Clean Comedy vs Raw, Corpus Scene

    Bull session with three Corpus Christi comedy veterans: Tina La Cochina fresh off her Kill Tony appearance at the Mothership, Javi Luna discussing comedy etiquette and roast battle boundaries, and Lito Cortez running the only clean comedy showcase in town for 9 years. Topics: surviving panic attacks on stage in front of 2.5 million viewers, why Corpus is big enough for everyone, the social media trap, and why being funny isn't the same as being a comedian. Plus: misconceptions about the local scene and planning a clean open mic. Blog Post.

    1h 32m
  7. EP102: Javi Luna - 14 Years, 10 with C****o Bling, Finding Voice in Comedy

    JAN 24

    EP102: Javi Luna - 14 Years, 10 with C****o Bling, Finding Voice in Comedy

    Comedian Javi Luna returns for his third appearance discussing 14 years in comedy, touring 150 shows a year with C****o 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.

    1h 30m
  8. EP101: Marty and Amber Flores - From Marine Corps to Pizza, Building Marty McPies Downtown

    JAN 24

    EP101: Marty and Amber Flores - From Marine Corps to Pizza, Building Marty McPies Downtown

    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.

    1h 30m
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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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