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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast: Before Grits, There Was Porridge! 🥣
This week on Rodes Live, Rodes takes a trip down memory lane to revisit those cold, blistering days of his childhood when breakfast was more than just the first meal of the day — it was part of growing up!
Before he discovered his first love, GRITS, there was porridge! 🥣😂
Rodes reflects on those childhood mornings, the memories surrounding the breakfast table, and what it was like growing up when a hot bowl of something warm could make all the difference on a freezing day.
But how did porridge go from childhood breakfast staple to being replaced by the one and only grits? Was it love at first bite, or did grits have to earn their place at the top?
Join Rodes for a nostalgic trip filled with childhood memories, food talk, and a little humor as he shares the story of his journey from porridge to his first true breakfast love.
In this episode:
🥶 Growing up and eating breakfast on cold, blistering mornings.
🥣 Childhood memories of porridge and the breakfast table.
❤️ Discovering his first love: GRITS!
😂 The nostalgia of growing up and the foods that shaped our childhoods.
🍽️ The ultimate breakfast question: Porridge or grits?
Sometimes, the simplest childhood memories leave the biggest impression. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite breakfast, and take a trip back in time with Rodes!
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What's your favorite childhood breakfast? Were you raised on porridge, grits, oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, or something else? Let Rodes know in the comments!
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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODE
IF THE INTERNET WAS A PARTY, WOULD YOU GO?
If social media was a real-life party, would you show up? And if you did, how long would you stay? 🎉📱
In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes poses an interesting question: If the internet was a real-life party, would you go?
Imagine your favorite social media platforms transformed into an actual party. Everybody you've ever followed, liked, commented on, argued with, or watched from a distance is in the same room. Would you be excited to socialize, or would you rather stay home?
Rodes explores the differences between socializing in person and interacting virtually, breaking down the pros and cons of both worlds. From meeting new people and building genuine relationships to online drama, digital personas, and the pressure to keep up appearances, this conversation challenges listeners to think about how social media influences the way we connect.
🎧 IN THIS EPISODE:
The Internet as a Party: Would you attend if social media became a real-life event?
Real Life vs. Virtual Life: Is connecting online as meaningful as connecting face-to-face?
The Pros of Social Media: Staying connected, networking, finding communities, and meeting people beyond your immediate surroundings.
The Cons of Social Media: Online drama, negativity, misunderstandings, comparison, and people hiding behind their screens.
The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction: Real conversations, reading body language, building trust, and creating lasting memories.
The Digital Persona: Are people online the same people they are in real life?
Social Media Etiquette: Would people have the same energy in person that they have in the comment section?
The Final Question: If the internet was a party, would you be on the dance floor, working the room, standing in the corner observing everybody, or leaving early?
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Let's talk about it!
Would you attend the internet party? Which people would you actually want to meet, and which ones would you avoid?
Is social media bringing us closer together, or are we becoming more connected digitally while growing further apart in real life?
Drop your thoughts, share this episode, and let Rodes know where you stand!
🎙️ Listen. Think. Engage. Repeat.
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🎃 Rodes Live Podcast: Tales From The Hood 👻
True Stories. Real-Life Experiences. Hood Horror.
This Halloween, Rodes takes you on a different kind of ride with Tales From The Hood — an episode inspired by the spirit of Halloween and stories based on true events!
Forget the haunted houses and things that go bump in the night. Sometimes, the scariest stories aren't fiction — they're the things people have actually experienced. Rodes shares tales straight from the hood that will have you laughing, shaking your head, and wondering how some of these situations even happened!
From unbelievable encounters to real-life situations that sound like something straight out of a horror movie, this episode proves that reality can be stranger — and sometimes scarier — than fiction.
👀 DISCLAIMER: These stories are based on true events. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the people involved — and to keep Rodes safe! 😂🤫
🎧 Press play if you dare! Get comfortable, turn down the lights, and join Rodes for Tales From The Hood. Just remember: some stories are too real to make up!
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What’s the wildest, creepiest, or most unbelievable thing you've ever witnessed in your neighborhood? Drop your stories and let us know if you'd like to hear more Tales From The Hood!
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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast | Anthony Webb: From Uncle Dolomite to Anthony Webb
On this episode of Rodes Live, Rodes sits down with Anthony Webb, formerly known as Uncle Dolomite, for a conversation about his journey through the worlds of podcasting, comedy, and personal reinvention.
What does it take to build a name, establish a voice, and know when it's time for a change? Anthony Webb opens up about his experiences in comedy and podcasting, the journey behind the Uncle Dolomite persona, and the reasons he decided to transition to using his own name.
We get into the evolution of his career, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to move forward into a new chapter while remaining true to yourself.
In this episode, we discuss:
🎤 Anthony Webb's journey into podcasting and comedy.
😂 The story behind the Uncle Dolomite name and persona.
🔄 Why he transitioned from Uncle Dolomite to Anthony Webb.
🎧 The challenges and experiences of building a presence in podcasting.
💯 Reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of his journey.
Tune in for an honest conversation about comedy, content creation, identity, and what happens when you decide it's time to introduce the world to a different side of yourself.
Listen, share, and join the conversation!
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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODE: #FreeGame
Rodes is giving away the game! 💰🎧
In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes breaks down how independent artists can get paid from their music. From streaming revenue and music publishing to royalties and other income streams, it's time to stop focusing only on making music and start learning how to make money from it!
Whether you're an independent rapper, producer, songwriter, or emerging artist, this episode delivers valuable #FreeGame to help you think differently about your music business.
And this is just the beginning! A full-length sequel is likely on the way to break down the revenue streams, royalty sources, and business strategies artists need to know.
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