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Say What You Mean with Aida Rodriguez

Aida Rodriguez
Say What You Mean with Aida Rodriguez is a podcast about exploring the power of the word or lack thereof. Join Aida Rodriguez and her guests as they discuss moments in their lives where they wished they had spoken up and said what really needed to be said but were paralyzed by fear or that daunting lack of clarity.
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Episodes

Episode 37| Frankie Quinones- Damn that's crazy!

In this episode Frankie Quinones stops by to talk about This Fool, cholo culture, being funny since birth, family and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Frankie Quinones Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://ww...

Jul 01, 202532 min

Episode 36|Cari Champion- Cari is elegant and in your face!

In this episode, Cari talks about what inspired her to become a journalist, the importance of representation, redefining celebrity, growing up in LA, being fashionable at work, owning her space and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel!A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET)Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music.Guest: Cari Champion Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swy...

Jun 24, 202537 min

Episode 35| Affion Crockett has well been on his way!

In this episode, Affion talks about his evolution as an artist and human, his worldly views, Bruce Lee and bullying, being self-made and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Affion Crockett Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: / swympod Facebook: / aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_fr.....

Jun 18, 202536 min

Episode 34| Jess Marie Garcia Breaks Out!

In the latest episode of SWYM she talks about owning her sexy, working with Viola Davis, making her daughter proud and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Jess Marie Garcia Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://...

Jun 10, 202532 min

Episode 33| Julio Macias is Brown and Proud!

In this episode Julio talks about On My Block, finding his identity, channeling his anger, and leaving behind an impactful legacy. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Julio Macias Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tik...

May 20, 202533 min

Episode 32| Raven and Miranda Have Created a Safe Space

In this episode, Raven and Miranda talk about their relationships, their childhood, communication styles and trolls. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Raven-Symone' & Miranda Pearman-Mayday Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok:...

May 13, 202536 min

Episode 31| Roy Wood Jr. Is Reclaiming His Time

In this episode Roy talks fatherhood, being understood, valuing his time, nepotism and more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Roy Wood Jr. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&...

May 06, 202542 min

Episode 30| Ruben Paul Gives It To Us Straight

In this episode, Ruben talks family, comedy, career, and connecting with his Haitian roots. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Ruben Paul Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&sen...

Apr 22, 202533 min

Episode 29| Darrell Brit Gibson Is A Renaissance Man

In this episode, Darrell talks the power of words and intention, shifting culture, vulnerability, the classics, and love. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Darrell Brit Gibson Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tikto...

Apr 15, 202532 min

Episode 28| Sarah Jones Keeps It All The Way Real

In this episode Sarah talks about growing up in a multicultural family, how her characters have impacted her life, survival, colorism and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Sarah Jones Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik T...

Apr 08, 202533 min

Episode 27| Kareem Grimes is LA’s Home Grown

On this episode, Kareem Grimes talks acting, community, LA, longevity, dental hygiene and so much more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Kareem Grimes Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_we...

Apr 01, 202531 min

Episode 26| Justin Martindale Likes The Black Jellybean

On this episode, Justin Martindale talks odd comedy shows, pushing buttons, fighting swifties, Homophobia, and getting drunk in Santorini. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Justin Martindale Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: htt...

Mar 25, 202533 min

Episode 25| Maya Murillo Is In The Moment

On this episode, Maya Murillo talks about acceptance, learning Spanish, being the child of artists, The Buzzfeed call and more. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Maya Murillo Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok....

Mar 18, 202533 min

Episode 24| Curly Wants You To Get His Hair Right!

On this episode, Curly talks about not asking for what he really wants, dealing with death, partying at twelve, Dick pics and Sailor Moon. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Curly Velasquez Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https...

Mar 11, 202531 min

Episode 23| Dr. Shanta Is Going Viral

On this episode, Dr. Shanta Quilette Develle talks about her fight to get her life back after a stroke, becoming a Tik Tok star, becoming an advocate for the voiceless and the importance of family. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Dr. Shanta Quilette Develle Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sw...

Mar 04, 202531 min

Episode 22| Karl Kani- The Godfather of Urban Street Wear

In this episode Karl Kani shares his stories about Michael Jackson, Tupac, Mike Tyson’s tigers and his Afro-Latino heritage. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Karl Kani Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sw...

Feb 25, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 21| Gina Torres- Nobody Wants to Look Like Ass

In this episode, Gina Torres talks representation on Suits, what it meant to do Pearson, relationships, hair, and make up. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Gina Torres Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sw...

Feb 18, 202534 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 20| Craig Conant Loves His Mama's Tacos

In this episode, Craig Conant talks family names, traditons, and his dark sense of humor. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Craig Conant Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&sende...

Feb 11, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19| Apryl Jones Forgives You

In this episode, Apryl Jones talks motherhood, her acting career, sobriety, and winning a fight. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Apryl Jones Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&amp...

Feb 04, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 18| Philip Smithey Has Some Things To Get Off His Chest

In this episode, Philip spirals on a Say What You Mean journey setting a few things straight with some people in his past. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Philip Smithey Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodr...

Jan 28, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17| Julissa Arce Is Not Doing It For The Followers

In this episode Julissa Arce shares her writer’s journey, admits that she’s gonna mess up, and urges us to preach to the choir. Follow us on all socials at @swympod YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesday's at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Julissa Arce Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida...

Jan 21, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16| Allen Maldonado is Pimpin in the Wind

In this episode, Allen Maldonado talks about shootouts, family gatherings gone wrong and assembling an AC unit for love. Follow us on all socials at @swympod YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel! A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Allen Maldonado Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodr...

Jan 14, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15| Justine Marino - Say What You Mean w/ Aida Rodriguez

Justine Marino joins us and talks comedy, haircuts, and cringy getty images. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Justine Marino Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod...

Jan 07, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14| Alycia Pascual Peña- My Brother's Keeper

Alycia Pascual Peña joins us and talks her career, inspiration, and the full circle moments she has experienced in her journey thus far. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Alycia Pascual Peña Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.fac...

Dec 17, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13| Angela Yee- Say What You Mean LIVE w/ Aida Rodriguez

Angela Yee joins to discuss her career, what words mean to her, and her first kiss. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Angela Yee Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swymp...

Dec 10, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12| Michael Che- Say What You Mean LIVE w/ Aida Rodriguez

Michael Che joins to discuss therapy, Forrest Gump and his disdain for podcasts. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Michale Che Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympo...

Dec 03, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11| Kwame and His Bars

Kwame joins us to have an honest conversation about the state of hip hop, his mom, and his definition of colonizer! Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Kwame Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: h...

Nov 26, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10| Ashlee Marie Preston- Lighting The Path and Leading By Example

On this episode Ashlee talks about words and their importance and how she held herself accountable in fairness and growth. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Ashlee Marie Preston Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aid...

Nov 19, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 09| Jiaoying Summers- The People vs Jiaoying Summers

In this episode Jiaoying talks about her battle with TikTok, how she cried on a bike and how being funny has affected her love life. Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Jiaoying Summers Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Nov 12, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 08| Maz Jobrani

In this episode, Maz Jobrani talks about comedy and politics and how they intersect and how he won’t let white supremacists take his sneakers! Follow us on all socials at @swympod Like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel A visual/audio podcast airing live Tuesdays at 11 AM (PT)/ 2 PM (ET) YouTube, Instagram Facebook, Tik Tok. Listen on ITunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Guest: Maz Jobrani Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympod Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Nov 05, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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