Rodes & JR

in this episode of WV Uncommon Place, host JR Sparrow welcomes the illustrious Rodes from Chicago for an impromptu, wide-ranging conversation. They discuss Rodes’ new podcast with his wife, the art of podcasting, balancing multiple shows, and the evolution of the indie podcast scene. The duo dives into food debates, music favorites, and the importance of fun and collaboration in creative work. Plus, they challenge each other with movie reviews and share classic “shameless plugs” for their online presence.

Show Notes & Timestamps:

    •    00:00 – Introduction to WV Uncommon Place and hosts

    •    00:27 – What WV stands for and the show’s mission

    •    00:39 – Special guest: Rodes from Chicago joins the show

    •    01:25 – Rodes’ new podcast with his wife: “What’s Popping Podcast”

    •    02:24 – Behind the scenes: How the show comes together, batching episodes, and family dynamics

    •    04:29 – Food debates: Preparation, pinto beans, and cornbread

    •    07:46 – Regional food differences: Chili dogs, hot dog sauce, and household favorites

    •    09:06 – Rodes’ creative journey: From rap to podcasting and film projects

    •    10:08 – The evolution of indie podcasting: Community, business, and keeping it fun

    •    11:34 – Favorite episodes, Michael Jackson album debate, and Taylor Swift shoutout

    •    13:14 – Gaming talk: Red Dead Redemption, PlayStation vs. Xbox

    •    14:19 – Managing multiple podcasts and promoting shows

    •    15:29 – The “shameless plug”: Where to find Rodes online

    •    16:00 – Closing remarks and sign-off