Say What You Mean with Aida Rodriguez

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By: 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.

Episode 41| Elvis Nolasco is standing in his truth.
Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Elvis talks about the Godfather of Harlem, the  importance of expressing himself as an artist, colorism, being mean to his mother and so much more. 


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Episode 40| Selenis Leyva is loving the skin she's in!
07/22/2025

In this episode she talks about the craft of acting, Orange is the new black, motherhood, being a newlywed, body image 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: Selenis Levya 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&sender_device=pc #swym #podcast #talkshow #aidarodriguez #comedy #inspirational<...


Episode 39| Omar Dorsey is going to show up!
07/15/2025

In this episode Omar talks about getting to the point of being his ultimate self, not giving a damn, doing the work, playing the bad guy, having fun at work, not talking to people on the internet anymore 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: Omar DorseyFollow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swympodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com...


Episode 38| It's Danielle Pinnock Darling.
07/08/2025

In this episode Danielle talks about booking Ghosts during the pandemic, packing Girl Scout cookies, spilling the tea on the business, a pact with her best friend, growing up a Seventh Day Adventist kid 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: Danielle Pinnock 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...


Episode 37| Frankie Quinones- Damn that's crazy!
07/01/2025

In this episode Frankie Quinones stops by to talk about This Fool, cholo culture, being funny since birth, family and so much more.
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Episode 36|Cari Champion- Cari is elegant and in your face!
06/24/2025

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/swympodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aida.rodriguez Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&sender...


Episode 35| Affion Crockett has well been on his way!
06/18/2025

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.



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Episode 34| Jess Marie Garcia Breaks Out!
06/10/2025

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://www.tiktok.com/@swympod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #swym #podcast #talkshow #tiktok #jessmariegarcis #violadavis...


Episode 33| Julio Macias is Brown and Proud!
05/20/2025

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)

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Episode 32| Raven and Miranda Have Created a Safe Space
05/13/2025

In this episode, Raven and Miranda talk about their relationships, their childhood, communication styles and trolls.

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Episode 31| Roy Wood Jr. Is Reclaiming His Time
05/06/2025

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&sender_device=pc #swym #podcast #talkshow #family #actor #comedian #comedy #fatherhood #nepatism

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Episode 30| Ruben Paul Gives It To Us Straight
04/22/2025

In this episode, Ruben talks family, comedy, career, and connecting with his Haitian roots.


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Episode 29| Darrell Brit Gibson Is A Renaissance Man
04/15/2025

In this episode, Darrell talks the power of words and intention, shifting culture, vulnerability, the classics, and love.


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Episode 28| Sarah Jones Keeps It All The Way Real
04/08/2025

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.


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Episode 27| Kareem Grimes is LA’s Home Grown
04/01/2025

On this episode, Kareem Grimes talks acting, community, LA, longevity, dental hygiene and so much more.


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Episode 26| Justin Martindale Likes The Black Jellybean
03/25/2025

On this episode, Justin Martindale talks odd comedy shows, pushing buttons, fighting swifties, Homophobia, and getting drunk in Santorini.


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Episode 25| Maya Murillo Is In The Moment
03/18/2025

On this episode, Maya Murillo talks about acceptance, learning Spanish, being the child of artists, The Buzzfeed call and more.


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Episode 24| Curly Wants You To Get His Hair Right!
03/11/2025

On this episode, Curly talks about not asking for what he really wants, dealing with death, partying at twelve, Dick pics and Sailor Moon.

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Episode 23| Dr. Shanta Is Going Viral
03/04/2025

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.


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Episode 22| Karl Kani- The Godfather of Urban Street Wear
#4
02/25/2025

In this episode Karl Kani shares his stories about Michael Jackson, Tupac, Mike Tyson’s tigers and his Afro-Latino heritage.


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Episode 21| Gina Torres- Nobody Wants to Look Like Ass
#3
02/18/2025

In this episode, Gina Torres talks representation on Suits, what it meant to do Pearson, relationships, hair, and make up.


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Episode 20| Craig Conant Loves His Mama's Tacos- Say What You Mean w/ Aida Rodriguez
#20
02/11/2025

In this episode, Craig Conant talks family names, traditons, and his dark sense of humor.


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Episode 19| Apryl Jones Forgives You- Say What You Mean w/ Aida Rodriguez
#1
02/04/2025

In this episode, Apryl Jones talks motherhood, her acting career, sobriety, and winning a fight.


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Episode 18| Philip Smithey Has Some Things To Get Off His Chest
#18
01/28/2025

In this episode, Philip spirals on a Say What You Mean journey setting a few things straight with some people in his past. 



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Episode 17| Julissa Arce Is Not Doing It For The Followers
#17
01/21/2025

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.


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Episode 16 - Allen Maldonado is Pimpin in the Wind
#16
01/14/2025

In this episode, Allen Maldonado talks about shootouts, family gatherings gone wrong and assembling an AC unit for love.


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Episode 15| Justine Marino - Say What You Mean w/ Aida Rodriguez
#15
01/07/2025

Justine Marino joins us and talks comedy, haircuts, and cringy getty images.


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Episode 14| Alycia Pascual Peña- My Brother's Keeper
#14
12/17/2024

Alycia Pascual Peña joins us and talks her career, inspiration, and the full circle moments she has experienced in her journey thus far.


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Episode 13| Angela Yee- Say What You Mean LIVE w/ Aida Rodriguez
#13
12/10/2024

Angela Yee joins to discuss her career, what words mean to her, and her first kiss.


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Episode 12| Michael Che- Say What You Mean LIVE w/ Aida Rodriguez
#12
12/03/2024

Michael Che joins to discuss therapy, Forrest Gump and his disdain for podcasts.

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Episode 11| Kwame- Kwame and His Bars
#11
11/26/2024

Kwame joins us to have an honest conversation about the state of hip hop, his mom, and his definition of colonizer!


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Episode 10| Ashlee Marie Preston
#10
11/19/2024

On this episode Ashlee talks about words and their importance and how she held herself accountable in fairness and growth.

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Episode 09| Jiaoying Summers- The People vs Jiaoying Summers
#9
11/12/2024

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.


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Episode 08| Maz Jobrani
#8
11/05/2024

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!


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Episode 07| Estelle- Oh I
#7
10/29/2024

On this episode Estelle talks about her new lease on life, what she would say to Kanye and how she wishes she would’ve told her biggest hater to just stfu!


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Episode 06| Tiffany Haddish- Woman Up
#6
10/22/2024

On our latest episode of SWYM Tiffany Haddish addresses her haters, expresses her discoveries about religion and recalls a teacher she loved her used to bust her knuckles.

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Episode 05| Mike Hill- The Classic Man
#5
10/15/2024

Mike hill talks ESPN, evolution, and how he is back on the market for marriage.


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Episode 04| London Hughes- Don't Tell My Daddy
#4
10/08/2024

London confesses to an enormous scandal she orchestrated to leave work early that included her innocent father.


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Episode 03| Leslie Grace- Leslie Full of Grace
#3
10/08/2024

Leslie talks growing up in the music business and how she nows says what she means for all the times she didn't.


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Episode 02| Weezy- Weezy for President
#2
10/02/2024

Weezy let's us in on her arrest record and fighting stats. She also has a word for her former hero Amber Rose.


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