The You Good? Podcast
by Chris C-Rod Rodriguez
The You Good? Podcast is a no-filter, all-vibes podcast where two longtime friends dive into everything from mental health and getting older to wild college stories, sports debates, pop culture hot takes, and hilarious interviews. Some episodes are deep, some are dumb, all are real. Whether we’re reflecting on life or roasting each other over fantasy football, it's always authentic. This is the group chat you didn’t know you needed — raw, funny, nostalgic, and relatable as hell.
Episodes
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Ep. 71 - " The Man Who Never Sat Still" feat. Uncle Kevin
Episode 71: The Man Who Never Sat Still How well do you really know the people you've known your entire life? This week, C-Rod welcomes his Uncle Kevin for a conversation that starts with a little family rivalry and takes us through decades of stories he never knew existed. First, there's an...
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Ep. 70 - "Not The Whole Story"
Episode 70: Not the Whole Story How much time do we waste trying to prove we're right, and how often do we forget that there's more to someone else's story than what we can see? This week, C-Rod and Nick explore ego, empathy, and the way our perspective changes as we get older. They reflect on...
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Ep. 69 - "When The Joke Stops"
Episode 69: When the Joke Stops At what point does joking around with your friends become outright disrespect? What started as a conversation about one picture that has been shared in a fantasy league for six years turns into something much bigger. C-Rod opens up about being bullied growing up…
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Ep. 68 - "After We Hit Send"
For Episode 68 of The You Good? Podcast C-Rod and Nick are back for a host-only episode about group chats, private messages, screenshots, accountability, safety, and what people reveal when they think only their people are watching. The episode starts with Big Brother finale talk, reality TV...
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Ep. 67 - "Twinning" feat. Jordan Chusid
C-Rod and Nick welcome Jordan, one of C-Rod’s fraternity twins from UCF, for an episode that starts as a reunion and turns into one of the most open conversations the podcast has had about men’s mental health.The episode begins with football pain, Cowboys heartbreak, Hurricanes talk, Yankees…
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Ep. 66 - "Just One More"
C-Rod and Nick are back with a host-only episode about collecting, nostalgia, impulse buys, and the hobbies that start innocently before turning into a full obsession. The conversation starts with mini helmets, autograph breaks, tabs that got way too high, and the realization that sometimes the...
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Ep. 65 - "The Life You Actually Choose" - feat. Kim Darby
C-Rod and Nick welcome Kim Darby for a college reunion, a life check in, and a long overdue catch up. C-Rod and Kim go back to UCF, where they were inseparable, had way too many nicknames, and built a friendship that lived somewhere between old Facebook comments, Greek life stories, late night...
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Ep. 64 - "Before The Rush"
For Episode 64 C-Rod and Nick talk about the part of the year where everything starts moving fast. Summer is over, school is back, football is here, Halloween is close, Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming, and the calendar starts filling up before anyone is really ready.The episode starts with…
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Ep. 63 - "Draft Your Guys"
Football is back, and C-Rod and Nick are fully in draft season mode. They open with college football talk, including Miami and Florida State predictions. From there, the episode moves into fantasy football: draft room panic, getting sniped, mock drafts being useless, trading draft picks…
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Ep. 62 - "Still Something Good"
This week, C-Rod and Nick talk through one of those strange life weeks where joy and fear are happening at the same time. C-Rod recaps his Vegas trip, seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, airport and airplane etiquette, Big Brother frustration, Kinsley’s first Whatnot show, casino stories…
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Ep. 61 - "What You Carry Home” feat. Luke Turner
Episode 61 of The You Good? Podcast features Luke Turner, a military veteran and longtime friend of Nick, for a conversation about service, coming home, sobriety, survival and music.Luke talks about growing up with football dreams, joining the Army, what military life gave him, what it took from...
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Ep. 60 - "You Don't Get to Destroy Someone Else”
Episode 60 is not the episode Nick and C-Rod planned to record. After losing a friend in a devastating way, Nick opens the episode by making one thing clear: the way someone dies should not become their entire story. She was a friend, a mom, someone people loved and someone whose life mattered....
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Ep. 59 - Growing Up With You feat. Kinsley
Episode 59 is one of the most meaningful episodes The You Good? Podcast has ever done. C-Rod’s daughter Kinsley joins the show for a conversation about what life looks like through the eyes of an 11-year-old who loves dance, music, family, friends, Pokemon and is getting ready for a whole new...
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Ep. 58 - "Inclusive Until You Disagree"
Episode 58 starts with C-Rod coming in hot about Backstreet Boys, boneless wings, and a parenting moment that went wrong fast. But the main conversation centers on what happens when a space claims to be open, supportive and inclusive, until someone does not answer a question the “right” way.…
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Ep. 57 - "The Lost Episode"
This was not the episode we planned to release. In Episode 57, C-Rod and Nick break down what happened when the original episode with Preston disappeared after recording in Chattanooga. Preston was supposed to return to the podcast after 51 episodes, but after Edward Forty Hands, moonshine, a…
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Ep. 56 - “Heroes, Villains, and Everything Between”
In Episode 56, C-Rod and Nick expand on a conversation from a few weeks ago about talent, character and public perception. This time, the conversation moves beyond athletes and into history, religion, media, America and the stories we inherit.After July 4th, C-Rod starts thinking about why even...
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Ep. 55 - "Schfifty-Five" feat. Corey Bridwell
In Episode 55, C-Rod and Nick are joined by Corey Bridwell for a guest episode built around old nicknames, high school stories, Chipa Pizza, Liquid Cellar, restaurant life and the long road from being young and reckless to becoming a husband, father and head chef. The conversation starts with…
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Ep. 54 - "Talent Is Not Character"
In Episode 54, C-Rod and Nick examine why athletes, entertainers and other public figures are often given more forgiveness than everyone else when their behavior crosses the line. The conversation starts with a recent airport incident involving a retired fighter and opens into a much larger...
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Ep. 53 - "Why Were We Allowed To Do That?"
Episode 53 of The You Good? Podcast asks a simple question: why were we allowed to do that? C-Rod and Nick look back at childhood memories that feel completely normal to anyone who grew up in the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, but sound insane now as adults and parents. They talk about disappearing...
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Ep. 52 - "The Butterfly Effect"
Episode 52 of The You Good? Podcast marks one full year of weekly episodes. But instead of doing a standard recap, C-Rod and Nick use the milestone to talk about The Butterfly Effect: the small choices, random people, unexpected opportunities, and tiny decisions that quietly change the direction…
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Ep. 51 -"We Didn't Know It Was The Last Time"
Episode 51 of The You Good? Podcast is about the moments we don’t realize are important until years later. C-Rod and Nick talk about old friend groups, childhood memories, college years, family dinners, people drifting apart, and the strange feeling of realizing a chapter of your life ended…
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Ep. 50 -"The Big Daddy Alpha Supervisor" feat. Big Oja
Episode 50 of The You Good? Podcast brings back Big Oja for the show’s first true sequel episode. The last time Oja joined us, we talked about depression, grief, parenting, and the internet persona he was building through rage bait, construction jokes, and unfiltered comedy. Since then, that...
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Ep. 49 - "Amazing Animals Inc." feat. Kylie Reynolds
Welcome back to The You Good? Podcast! In Episode 49, we sit down with Kylie Reynolds, owner of Amazing Animals Inc., to talk about what it really takes to build a life around animals, education, conservation, and nonprofit work. We get into old college memories, the chaos of house parties, her...
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Ep. 48 - "The List That Started a Civil War" feat. PapaGino and The Oofman
Welcome back to The You Good? Podcast! Episode 48 is a special panel debate episode featuring PapaGino and The Oofman. During COVID, C-Rod ranked every MCU movie that had been released at the time, and the list caused plenty of controversy with Marvel fans. Now the panel is putting that list back...
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Ep. 47 - "Mami and Papi" feat. Maegan Tango
Welcome back to The You Good? Podcast! In Episode 47 we sit down with Maegan Tango for a conversation that starts with old memories and turns into something much deeper. Maegan and C-Rod talk about growing up around each other, working together at Appleton’s, college chaos, beach house stories…
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Ep. 46 - "You Remember It Differently Than They Do"
Welcome back to The You Good? Podcast! In Episode 46 we talk about memory, parenting guilt, old movies, old shows, and what happens when someone else remembers the same moment in a completely different way. From childhood stories and parents carrying guilt, to rewatching the movies we loved…
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Ep. 45 - "Holding It Together When Everything Changes" feat. Andrew Dalton
Welcome back to The You Good? Podcast! In Episode 45 we sit down with Andrew Dalton for a real conversation about parenting, autism awareness, military life, structure, pressure, and what it means to keep showing up when life changes faster than you can prepare for. Andrew shares what it was like...
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Ep. 44 - "When Did That Become Normal?"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! Episode 44 is about the pressure, expectations, and weird social habits that have quietly become part of everyday life without anyone really questioning them. Nick and I talked about silent comparison, always feeling like you should be doing more, the...
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Ep. 43 - "You Don’t Have Time For Everyone Anymore" feat. Michelle Ham
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! This week is about the point in life where your priorities stop being theoretical and start becoming real. Guest Michelle Ham joined us and we got into how friendships evolve, how some people stay while others quietly fade, how parenthood and work shift your...
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Ep. 42 - "You Don’t Get That Time Back"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! Episode 42 starts with something simple on the surface, why we keep things we don’t use, why we save stuff, and when holding on turns into something heavier, but the more Nick and I sat in it, the more it opened into a conversation about time, regret…
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Ep. 41 — “6 Hours, 90 Seconds, One Pick"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! Episode 41 — 6 Hours, 90 Seconds, One Pick wasn’t the episode we originally planned, but it ended up being one that felt just as real as anything we’ve done. After running into technical issues with a recorded guest episode, Nick and I pivoted into something...
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Ep. 40 — “What People Get Wrong"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! Episode 40 turned into one of those conversations where Nick and I kept peeling back layers the longer we sat in it. We started with something simple, how people perceive you versus who you actually are, but it quickly led into something deeper around how...
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Ep. 39 — “Team Domination Never Dies" feat. Craig Shandler
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In Episode 39, we sit down with our longtime friend Craig Shandler to revisit a chapter of life that still feels as vivid as ever. From college days and the chaos of Team Domination to where life has taken us now, this conversation moves through nostalgia,...
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Ep. 38 — "Accidentally Young Again"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! This episode felt like one of those conversations that doesn’t announce what it’s doing until you’re already in it. We didn’t set out to talk about youth, nostalgia, or feeling lighter, but somewhere along the way we found ourselves reflecting on the parts…
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Ep. 37 — “ Choosing Fear Over Applause" feat. Danny Bellini
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! This week on Episode 37 of The You Good? Podcast, we sit down with Nick's lifelong friend Danny Bellini. They've known each other since 1st grade, so this conversation naturally turned into a reflection on how friendships grow and change as life pulls people...
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Ep. 36 — “Nothing’s Wrong, So What Do We Talk About?"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! Episode 36 covers when life is actually good. No major stressors. No breakdowns. No deep emotional fallout. Which leads to the real question. What happens when nothing is wrong but you still show up every week to talk? Nick records from New York after…
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Ep. 35 — “The Godmother I Forgot” feat. Candice Seremeta
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In Episode 35, The Godmother I Forgot, we sit down with Candice Seremeta for a conversation rooted in family, responsibility, and emotional resilience. We talk about growing up as the oldest sibling, taking on adult responsibilities early, and how those...
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Ep. 34 — “Why Is This Stressful?”
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In Episode 34, we dig into the strange reality of adulthood where the smallest things feel way more stressful than anyone ever warned us about. We talk through everyday mental load, decision fatigue, and why tasks like emails, scheduling, and making plans…
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Ep. 33 — “Headlocks & Headspace” feat. Gino Nachef
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Gino Nachef for a conversation that moves from early career pressure into mental health, creativity, and passion projects. We talk about working in high stress environments, what led Gino to leave sales and pursue…
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Ep. 32 - “Looking in the Mirror"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In Episode 32, we get into two listener-selected topics that force some honest self-reflection. We talk about what it means to actually respect the person you see in the mirror and why disappointing others often feels worse than disappointing ourselves.…
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Ep. 31 - “Crossing the Line Between Work and Life" feat. Melis Yoruk
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! On Episode 31 of The You Good? Podcast, Chris sits down with Melis Yoruk to explore how shared stress, vulnerability, and emotional honesty can turn coworkers into something much deeper. They reflect on working together in a toxic environment, navigating...
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Ep. 30 - “The Motivation Hangover”
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! On Episode 30, we start with stories from a wild Vegas weekend and end up in a real conversation about the post holiday hangover that a lot of people feel once the new year actually starts. We talk about struggling to refocus after weeks of celebrating, how...
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Ep. 29 - “Growing Up with The Animal” feat. Gabe Baum
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast! In Episode 29 we sit down with another fraternity brother and longtime friend Gabe “The Animal” Baum for a conversation that starts light and closes with real depth. We reflect on college days, brotherhood, and how those experiences shaped who we are today,...
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Ep. 28 - “Holidays, Highlights & New Year Vibes”
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast and HAPPY NEW YEAR! In Episode 28, we talk about our holiday experiences, favorite moments from the show so far, the lessons we learned along the way, and the challenges that pushed us to grow. We also have some fun looking ahead to 2026 with goals,...
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Ep. 27 - “Ho, Ho, Ho: Christmas Debauchery” feat. Calli, Nina and Tiffany
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! This week, we throw the rulebook out the window and lean fully into holiday chaos. Episode 27 is all fun, no depth, as we’re joined by Calli, Nina, and Tiffany for a Christmas episode that’s loud, unfiltered, and exactly what it sounds...
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Ep. 26 - “Six Months In: The You Good? Check-In”
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast. Six months in, we hit pause to look back on what this show has become. In this episode, we reflect on the first half year of The You Good? Podcast . The guests who surprised us, the episodes that stuck with us, the moments that made us laugh, and the...
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Ep. 25 - “Doing It LIVE” feat. Jon Dugas
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast. In Episode 25, Nick and I sit down with our friend Jon Dugas AKA Hot Mic Jon. A conversation that starts fun and ends incredibly real. We revisit the chaos of working at TSP, what it was like for Jon to break into radio and podcasting, and the stories that...
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Ep. 24 - “Big Oja: Rage, Healing & Romper Energy” feat. James Oja
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast. In Episode 24, we sit down with our longtime friend Big Oja. We get into how he built rage-bait accounts online, why shit-talking became his form of coping with depression and Oja opens up about losing his dad just weeks after finally hearing he was proud.…
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Ep. 23 - “Joy, Stress & Mashed Potatoes — The Thanksgiving Episode"
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast. In this Thanksgiving special, we open up about the emotional reality of the holidays: the stress, the family dynamics, the expectations, the traditions, and the gratitude that keeps us grounded through it all. We dive into how the holiday season affects our...
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Ep. 22 - “What We Learn on the Road" feat. Michelle Londono
Welcome back to the You Good? Podcast. In this week’s episode, we sit down with my close friend Michelle Londono to talk about the kind of friendship that lasts through every chapter of life. We look back on our college memories together, the ways Michelle has supported through major life...
About this show
The You Good? Podcast is a no-filter, all-vibes podcast where two longtime friends dive into everything from mental health and getting older to wild college stories, sports debates, pop culture hot takes, and hilarious interviews. Some episodes are deep, some are dumb, all are real. Whether we’re reflecting on life or roasting each other over fantasy football, it's always authentic. This is the group chat you didn’t know you needed — raw, funny, nostalgic, and relatable as hell.
Hosted by
Chris C-Rod Rodriguez