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The Cruz Show Podcast

REAL 92.3 (KRRL)
Los Angeles
Hip Hop
Music Industry
Kendrick Lamar
Comedy
Ice Cube
Mental Health
R&B Music
R&B
Real 92.3
AI In Music
Drake
California
Giveon
Social Media
Music Production
Love
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Culture
Dodgers

The Cruz Show Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the #1 Afternoon Show in Los Angeles. J Cruz, Jackie Ramirez, Jeff “The Sports Dude” Garcia, Nico Blitz & DJ Lezlee clown each other about their lives, talk Hip Hop & The Culture & get into what happens behind the scenes during the show & interviews. The Cruz Show is LIVE on Real 923 in Los Angeles afternoons from 2-7pm. You can listen live on t... more

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On this episode of the Cruz Show Podcast The Team broke down what they expect from Drake's Iceman album + the team debated Complex's "Hottest Rappers" List. Cruz & Lezlee reviewed the new Michael Jackson movie & Jackie explained how whales came from ... more

Akon pulled up to The Cruz Show and kept it all the way real. From AI and the future of music to ownership, touring with Ne‑Yo, and why he doesn’t believe in struggling just to prove a point, this conversation goes everywhere — and it feels like game... more

Comedian Paul Elia joins the Cruz Show for an honest, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation about his stand‑up special “Good Son.” From getting married and navigating immigrant family expectations to funding his own comedy special and even hiri... more

Friend of the Cruz Show Swae Lee stopped through to talk about his new album & he told us some never heard before stories about French Montana and The Chainsmokers. He also talked about his extensive shoe collection & more. He also broke down the tra... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Elia
Comedian, creator of Good Son
Self / Good Son
Episode: EP 833: Paul Elia Interview (uncensored)
Lexa Gates
Singer-songwriter and artist; promoting the album I Am
Elite Vessel / Musician
Episode: EP: 831 Lexa Gates Interview (uncensored)
Carmen Electra
Actress and model discussed as guest on the show
Episode: EP 830: Carmen Electra Interview (uncensored)
Lionel Boyce
Actor and writer known for collaborations and projects including Project Hail Mary
Actor
Episode: EP: 828 - Lionel Boyce Interview
Lebra Jolie
Artist featured on the episode
Independent artist/Houston-based
Episode: EP: 826- Lebra Jolie Interview
Thunder Rosa
Professional wrestler advocating for women in sports
AEW, NWA, WOW, Lucha Underground
Episode: EP: 825 - Thunder Rosa Interview (uncensored)
2 Chainz
Rapper, musician, and memoirist discussed in-depth, affiliated with Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing Tha Peace
Episode: EP:824- 2 Chainz Interview (uncensored)
Radel Ortiz
Comedian and social media personality known for his humorous skits featuring his mother.
Episode: EP 819: Radel Ortiz Interview (uncensored)
Freddie Gibbs
Rapper and actor
Episode: EP: 813- Freddie Gibbs Interview (uncensored)

Hosts

J Cruz
Host of The Cruz Show Podcast, real 92.3 / 923 affiliations; central on-air personality.
Jackie Ramirez
Co-host on The Cruz Show Podcast and a frequent on-air presence.
Nico Blitz
Co-host on The Cruz Show Podcast, contributes to humor and culture conversations.
Jeff Garcia
Co-host on The Cruz Show Podcast, sports/entertainment perspectives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Always Entertaining !

    The Cruz Show team are so funny and relatable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeffery G
    United States4 years ago

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EP 822: Jaydon Interview (uncensored)
Q: How is your writing process evolving?
I like to collaborate with different co-writers, but I've found my core team now.
EP 822: Jaydon Interview (uncensored)
Q: Does your family influence your confidence?
Definitely, my family's musical background gives me that confidence from a young age.
EP 822: Jaydon Interview (uncensored)
Q: What's it like performing in front of a small crowd?
It's humbling, but it's where you start, and it builds confidence to perform intimately.
EP: 818 - Ella Mai Interview (uncensored)
Q: How do you balance being a mom and also being an artist at the same time?
Ella mentions she is figuring it out as she goes along and expresses gratitude for her support system, which allows her to focus on her career while being a mom.
EP: 813- Freddie Gibbs Interview (uncensored)
Q: You mentioned like about the filming process and like going through a project somehow. This was filmed in Nickerson Gardens, right?
Gibbs confirms filming took place in a scary environment, highlighting the reality of working on location in such neighborhoods.

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Lively LA-based radio/B2B culture show centered on hip hop, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes moments from a top afternoon program. Episodes mix humor, personal anecdotes, current events, and interviews with musicians, comedians, actors, and creators, often weaving in live events, big-name collaborations, and moments from the entertainment industry. Notable strengths include a fast-paced host dynamic, accessible guest access, and a knack for turning everyday LA happenings into entertaining conversations, making it a versatile podcast for brands seeking pop-culture reach and authentic creator stories.

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1. Paul Elia
2. Lexa Gates
3. Carmen Electra
4. Lionel Boyce
5. Lebra Jolie
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7. 2 Chainz
8. Radel Ortiz

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