On The Rocks: Where Celebrities & Cocktails Mix
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
TV & Radio Personality Alexander Rodriguez sips and chats with your favorite celebrities from TV, film, Broadway, music, reality TV and pop culture in this weekly, entertainment, no holds barred talk show. Academy Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Tony Award, Golden Globe Award winners – he’s drank with them all! Its talk radio with a twist! Presented by Straw Hut Media and Here TV
Episodes
- Miss International Queen USA 2026 Lo Colby
On this episode of On the Rocks, we welcome a bit of fabulous royalty as we welcome Miss International Queen USA 2026, performer, and beauty/fashion content creator Lo Colby! We talk about her growing up in Hawaii, finding her identity, de…
- RuPaul's Drag Race Alum Salina EsTitties
On this On the Rocks, we take it to the werk room with drag personality, performer, and musician Salina EsTitties aka Jason Du Puy. We talk about it all as we dive into growing up Latin, getting into drag, body image, coming out, sobriety,…
- Deep Into the World of Burlesque W/ Int'l Star Miss Tosh & Performing Sensation Kueen Katrina Kemp
On this episode of On the Rocks, we do a deep dive into the world of burlesque with stage mavens Miss Tosh and Kueen Katrina Kemp. Miss Tosh hails from a family line of performers, going back to vaudeville, and has traveled the world as a…
- Multi-Emmy Nominee Sharon Lawrence
On this episode of On the Rocks, movies, TV, stage...we got you, with multiple, and we mean multiple, Emmy award nominee and SAG winning actor, the lovely, the vibrant Sharon Lawrence stopped by to chat about her career spanning over 30 ye…
- " 2025 Glamour Women of the Year: Body Positive Model Victoria Pousada Kreindler "
On this episode of On the Rocks, we take it to the runway with actor/model/creative director Victoria Pousada Kreindler, making history as the first Hispanic petite-plus model to appear in London Fashion Week and in top global magazine tit…
- Actor Julie Benz (Dexter, Jawbreaker, Buffy) and Filmmaker Mike Zara Get 'Horrified'
On this episode of On the Rocks, we welcome actor Julie Benz and fan girl out, chatting about her roles in Buffy, Dexter, Jawbreaker, and more. We also welcome filmmaker Mike Zara and chat about his latest film, Horrified, which he wrote,…
- 40th Golden Girls Anniversary Chat w GG Producer Marsha Posner Williams & Writer Stan Zimmerman
Thank you for being a friend! On this episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Golden Girls with a deep dive into the behind the scenes of this iconic show with Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer Marsha Posner Williams (Golden…
- Yes, THE Eddie Izzard
In this episode of On the Rocks, we welcome Emmy winner and Tony nominee Eddie Izzard as we do a deep dive into her youth, early days as a street performer in London, her beginning in stand-up, reflections on certain roles from her career,…
- Pop Girl On the Rise, Ashlee Keating
On this episode of On the Rocks, we get glam and sassy with pop girl on the rise, Ashlee Keating, as we chat about her very early entrance in the entertainment industry on Broadway, on Star Search, as a Radio Disney personality, and as an…
- Singer & Judy Garland Sensation Debbie Wileman
On this episode of On the Rocks, we soar somewhere over the rainbow as we snag England's Debbie Wileman at the start of her North American Tour, recreating the amazing Judy Garland for modern Christmas times to celebrate her new album, A C…
- Magician and Video Game Impresario Randy Pitchford
On this episode of On the Rocks, we’ve got magic to do with magician and video game impresario Randy Pitchford as we talk about his magic family roots with the famous Cabrini, his burst into the magic world and the Academy of Magical Arts…
- A Deep Dive Into Queer Representation with Actor Jason Caceres
In this episode of On the Rocks, we act up with actor Jason Caceres! We chat about his growing up in both Cuban and US cultures, coming out, getting into the acting biz, celebrating sexuality in queer media, being queer in the entertainmen…
- Queer Musician Deep Dive with Stewart Taylor and Robert Rene
On this On the Rocks, we celebrate the sound of music with queer singer-songwriters Stewart Taylor and Robert Rene as we do a deep dive into their careers, overcoming bullying and adversity in their youth, coming out, love and family while…
- HBO Max's Peacemaker Actor Nhut Le
Put on your superhero panties! In this episode of On the Rocks, we welcome Nhut Le, currently co-starring in HBO Max's Peacemaker as Judomaster. We do a deep dive into his growing up, his coming to the US, coming out, getting into the acti…
- Actor and Director Guillermo Diaz (Scandal, Weeds, Party Girl)
In this episode of On the Rocks, we get deep and personal with actor and now director, Guillermo Diaz, as we chat about moments from his career, including Party Girl, Weeds, Scandal, Law & Order, and more. We also talk about his growing up…
- Pro Wrestler and Entertainment Personality Taya Valkyrie with Musician/Producer BleachX (Jeremy Thurber)
On this episode of On the Rocks, get ready to rumble with pro wrestler and entertainment personality Taya Valkyrie as we chat about her getting into the biz, overcoming life’s challenges, her role as an ally, and her shift into music. We a…
- We Talk About EVERYTHING with Weapons Actors Clayton Farris
On this episode of On the Rocks, get out the hot dogs and witch sticks as we get personal with Clayton Farris, hot off his role in the hit film Weapons. We do a deep dive into his career, sexual identity, queer representation in horror, ac…
- Drag Race's Acacia Forgot & Project Drag Winner Lorelei, with model Steven Dehler
On this episode of On the Rocks, get out the glam as we chat with Drag Race alum Acacia Forgot and winner of Project Drag, Lorelei, as we chat about their drag life, theatre, music, hooking up, and the current state of queer nightlife…with…
- West Hollywood's Go-Go Boys Prince Joshua & Ronderick, with Andrew Christian
On this episode of On the Rocks, it’s our Pride Month finale as we take a deep dive into the world of go-go dancing with Prince Joshua and Ronderick as we talk about life beyond the box, coming out, the realities of being a go-go, queer ni…
- Pride Month: Fashion/Underwear Designer Andrew Christian Spills the Tea
On this episode of On the Rocks, we celebrate Pride Month with fashion designer and the Patron Saint of men’s underwear Andrew Christian as we talk about his growing up, coming out, getting into fashion, building his empire, and we find ou…
- Love and Astrology with Matchmaker Daniel Cooley & Celebrity Astrologer Kyle Thomas
On this episode of On the Rocks, we take a deep dive into love and astrology with Daniel Cooley, co-founder of Best Man Matchmaking here to talk about dating tips, red flags, and hot topics with celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas from People…
- Broadway & screen vixens Carly Jibson (Hairspray, Cry-Baby, The Guestbook) & Emma Hunton (Rent, Wicked, Good Trouble)
On this episode of On the Rocks, get out the rock gear, we chat with the vixens of stage and screen, Carly Jibson from Hairspray, Cry Baby, and The Guestbook, and Emma Hunton from Wicked, Rent, and Good Trouble, as we take a hysterical and…
- YouTuber Brandon Rogers Shares All
On this On the Rocks, we take a deep dive into the world of influencers with YouTuber, writer, and actor Brandon Rogers as we chat about his career, his millions of followers, mental health, his creative process, and his roles in Helluva B…
- Broadway's Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins, Spongebob Squarepants) and Jacob Dickey (Aladdin and Company) Chat Sondheim!
On this On the Rocks, curtain up, light the lights! We welcome the Boys of Broadway, double Tony nominee Gavin Lee from Mary Poppins, SpongeBob SquarePants, Les Miz, and more with theatre stud Jacob Dickey from Aladdin and Company, as we c…
- Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel Talks Sondheim, Drowsy Chaperone, and Future of Broadway!
On this On the Rocks, curtain up! We welcome Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel to chat about her many, many roles in 15 Broadway shows and counting, we talk about her early days auditioning in NYC, the roles that have left a mark on her life,…
- Brock McGillis, First Openly Gay Hockey Pro
On this On the Rocks, we take a deep dive into the world of sports with Brock McGillis, the first openly gay hockey pro who is currently touring the US with his Shiftmakers Tour, 100 teams in 100 days, to address homophobia, racism, inclus…
- Days of Our Lives Actor Derek Yates Chats Soaps, Acting, Mental Health, and More!
On this episode of On the Rocks, we take a deep dive into the world of soap operas as we chat with Days of Our Lives' latest heartthrob, Derek Yates about his journey from Chattanooga, to the Ellen Show, to baring it all in Minx and How I…
- Emmy-winning writer, Tony-nominated actor, playwright, director, & lyricist Kevin Del Aguila
On this episode of On the Rocks, curtain up as we welcome Emmy-winning writer, Tony-nominated actor, playwright, director, and lyricist Kevin Del Aguila as we chat about his life on Broadway, his view on writing for youth, the evolution of…
- Hallmark+ Finding Mr. Christmas & Broadway Personality Daxton Bloomquist
On this episode of On the Rocks, deck the halls as we kick off the holidays with Hallmark+ Finding Mr. Christmas personality Daxton Bloomquist as we chat with him about his growing up in a small town, his time on Broadway, getting into rea…
- Adult Chat with Keep It Coming Podcast Mashup with Anthony Saldana & Shayan Siren
On this episode of On the Rocks, put the kids to bed it’s another edition of On the Rocks After Dark as we have a podcast mashup with the hosts of Keep It Coming Podcast, Anthony Saldana and Shayan Siren as we deep dive into the world of p…
- The CelloVoci Trio: Branden James (America's Got Talent) & James Clark & Effie Passero (Postmodern Jukebox, American Idol)
On this episode of On the Rocks, it’s a little night music with the powerhouse trio CelloVoci made up of singer/pianist Branden James from America’s Got Talent, cellist James Clark who has played for Broadway divas and beyond, and musician…
- The Empire Strips Back Dancers & Comedian, Burlesque Meets Sci-fi
On this episode of On the Rocks, we got to a galaxy far, far, away with cast members from the wildly popular sci-fi burlesque show, The Empire Strips Back. We chat with dancers/performers Jazmine Gregory, Jonas Suber Jr, and Cassandra Merw…
- Halloween, Horror, & LGBTQ with Filmmaker & Podcaster Michael Varrati
On this episode of On the Rocks, spooky season continues as we chat about all things horror and queer cinema with filmmaker, columnist, podcaster, and screenwriter Michael Varrati. We deep dive into the connection between the queer communi…
- Modern-day Exorcist to the Stars Rachel Stavis Kicks Off Halloween
On this episode of On the Rocks, we kick off the Halloween season with Hollywood’s modern-day exorcist and author Rachel Stavis. Forget what you think you know about exorcisms as we chat about her over 10,000 cases of possession, the reali…
- Adult Industry Guru Marc MacNamara with Koaty & Sumner Blayne
On this episode of On the Rocks, put the kids to bed it’s On the Rocks After Dark as we chat with adult industry producer, writer, director, and pop culture podcaster Marc MacNamara as we chat about his journey to the adult biz, the power…
- Broadway's Hairspray Ladies Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler, and Larua Bell Bundy
On this episode of On the Rocks, we have a lively chat with the Charmed Ones of Broadway, Tony Award Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony nominees Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy as we talk motherhood, their early careers on Broadway, t…
- Drag Legend Sherry Vine and Weho Diva Allusia Alusia
On this episode of On the Rocks, we get into a deep dive into the world of drag with Drag Legend Sherry Vine as we chat about her career, the New York scene in the 90s, Drag Race, social media, politics, Sniffes, and more…with guest co-hos…
- Drag Race Alum Scarlet Envy with BLEACHx
On this episode of On the Rocks, is she the drama? We get an intimate and behind-the-scenes look at Drag Race alum Scarlet Envy’s life as we chat career, new music, poetry, love and dating, touring the nation, truck stop hookups, and more!…
- The World of Burlesque with Miss Miranda, Steven Dehler, Miss Tosh, and Jerome "Horsegurl"
On this episode of On the Rocks, we dive into the world of burlesque with Miss Miranda who has appeared globally and as a model for Playboy, Moschino, and more. We also welcome print and runway model and burlesque newbie, Steven Dehler, wi…
- House of Heat's Sumner & Koaty Blayne w Guest Co-host Dakota Payne
On this episode of On the Rocks, put the kids to bed it’s On the Rocks after dark while we talk to the runaway stars of House of Heat, Sumner and Koaty Blayne about their coming out, getting into the adult industry, maintaining a healthy r…
- Broadway's Elite from the Touring Production of CLUE!
On this episode of On the Rocks, it’s a Who Dunnit? with members of the touring production of Clue, with Broadway actors Joanna Glushak (Sunday In The Park With George, Les Miserables, Hairspray), John Treacy Egan (Little Mermaid, The Prod…
- Drag Race Alum & Superstar Pandora Boxx
On this episode of On the Rocks, drag is not a crime as we welcome Drag Race alum and drag superstar Pandora Boxx to chat about her childhood, getting into the drag biz, building her empire, some behind the scenes of All Stars, and her cre…
- Hollywood Pride, Queer Culture in Cinema with Alonso Duralde
On this episode of On the Rocks, Pride season continues as we go to the movies with film critic/podcaster/writer Alonso Duralde as we talk about his love of movies, queer representation in film, the future of queer cinema, tentpole movies…
- Actor/Poet Megan Davis (Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, American Horror Story)
On this episode of On the Rocks, we celebrate women in entertainment as we welcome Megan Davis for a candid chat about her stage and screen career, her creative process, over coming addiction, the power of music, and more! We even get a re…
- Author and Podcaster Christopher Rice
On this episode of On the Rocks, Pride month continues with author and podcaster Christopher Rice as we truly get intimate and chat about his childhood from the Castro to New Orleans, finding his identity, coming out, the power of sexualit…
- American Idol's David Hernandez
On this episode of On the Rocks …Pride month continues with American Idol’s David Hernandez as we get deep into chat about the music industry, mental health, coming out, sexuality, hot topics, and bringing his career full circle with his l…
- Actor John Clarence Stewart (P Valley, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist)
On this episode of On the Rocks …it’s all about the actor’s life as we get deep and personal with actor, singer-songwriter, and poet John Clarence Stewart. We talk about his roles on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and P Valley, we chat abou…
- Actor Danny Pintauro (Cujo, Who's The Boss) Is Back in Hollywood!
Who’s the boss? We’re the boss! as we welcome child actor Danny Pintuaro to chat about his early work in Cujo and Who’s The Boss, we also chat about coming out, the LGBTQ community, and how it’s been coming back to show biz in Hollywood, w…
- Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne Writer Stan Zimmerman
On this episode of On the Rocks …thank you for being a friend! We have screenwriter, director, producer Stan Zimmerman with an intimate chat about his time working on The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne, and more as well as his debut…
- Funny Girl's Stephen Mark Lukas
On this episode of On the Rocks …don’t rain on our parade! We welcome Broadway and regional theatre stud Stephen Mark Lukas and chat about his career, making a classic musical theatre role your own, bringing a dash of gay to straight roles…