Rodes Live

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Rodes Live Podcast shines a spotlight on creativity, culture, and independence in media. This week, Rodes sits down with Marelda, host of The Marelda Show, for a powerful and inspiring conversation about her journey in podcasting, music, and creative expression.
During the episode, Marelda breaks down the vision behind The Marelda Show, how she built her platform, and the importance of authenticity when creating content in today’s digital world. From discussing her passion for music to exploring her diverse talents and entrepreneurial mindset, Marelda shares insight into what drives her creativity and how she continues to evolve as a voice in media.
Rodes and Marelda also talk about the role of women in culture, carving out your own lane, and why independent creators are redefining the media landscape. It’s a conversation about inspiration, resilience, and creative freedom.
If you enjoy conversations about culture, music, creativity, and independent media, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.
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In this week’s freestyle episode of Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes taps into the heart of real-life relationships—love, life, and parenting. No script. No filters. Just raw truth, reflection, and growth.
Rodes shares personal insights on building and maintaining healthy love dynamics, navigating life’s unexpected twists, and parenting with intention while balancing all the pressures of the everyday grind.
Whether you're a parent, partner, or just someone trying to figure life out, this episode brings honesty, humor, and the gems you didn’t know you needed.
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In this episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, we tap into the unforgettable quotables that shaped culture, comedy, hood classics, and the way we talk every day. From legendary lines in films like Friday, Menace II Society, and New Jack City, to iconic moments in Scarface and Juice, Rodes breaks down how these lines became part of urban vocabulary and cultural identity.
We explore:
Why certain movie lines stick with us forever
How Quotables become slang, inside jokes, and cultural markers
What makes a line “classic” in hip-hop and urban communities
How movies influence the way we tell stories, rap, and relate to each other
Rodes is also the “What’s Poppin’ Artist of the Day,” highlighting his grind, new music, and continued contribution to the culture.
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In this week’s episode of Rodes Live Podcast, we light up another powerful session with Cigar Music. We’ve got brand-new music from Solo From Da Heights, and we break down an exclusive update on his movement and mindset.
Solo talks about:
Stepping into the battle rap arena and what inspired the shift
His unmatched work ethic and how he stays sharp as an artist
Recording new music in a remote location to tap into deeper creativity
Staying positive and moving forward, no matter the obstacles
This episode blends smooth vibes, raw motivation, and that signature Rodes Live commentary. Tap in—you don’t want to miss this one.
Featured Artist – Solo From Da Heights
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This week on the Rodes Live Podcast, we dig into the freeze—literally and culturally. With brutal weather hitting communities nationwide, we talk about how the cold impacts daily life and why this winter feels like it's got hands.
But we don’t stop there…
We also explore some of hip-hop’s most iconic “ICEs,” from legendary names to cold personas, jewelry, bars, and moments that shaped the culture. Whether it’s the ice on the neck, the ice in the delivery, or the ICE-cold classics, we break down how the term continues to influence the game.
Our “What’s Poppin” artist of the day is Solo Heights, bringing heat during one of the coldest weeks of the year. Make sure you get in tune.
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