The Cruz Show Podcast

The Cruz Show Podcast

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 the iHeart Radio App

Episodes

EP: 715 - Wiz Khalifa Interview (uncensored)

April 22, 2025 • 35 mins
Wiz Khalifa Joins the Cruz Show AGAIN!! During this visit he talked about his new album Kush & OJ 2 - he broke the music on the album, the production, the lyrics and why it took 15 years to release vol 2. Wiz also talked about mushrooms, wealthy people that are in cults, what he invests in and so much more. It's an in depth look at his album and a fun conversation. 
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EP: 714- Too $hort Interview (uncensored)

April 21, 2025 • 47 mins
Too $hort was back on The Cruz Show to talk about his new album, he also revealed that this album is part of a 3 album rollout + he revealed he has a plan in place for his last album. Too $hort also talked about the NFL, NBA, Bay Area Mt. Rushmore, his relationship with Lil John and the "Blow The Whistle" Origin story & more. Cruz also asked Too $hort about why Mexican fans love him & the biggest mistake someone can make in...
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EP: 713- Nav Interview (uncensored)

April 17, 2025 • 30 mins
Nav stopped by the Cruz Show to talk about his new ablum & fill us in how's he's been. Cruz talked to him about songs on the new record, getting playboi carti on the single + Nav talked about his family, AI, fake shoes, Cruz's old as pillow & Cruz tricked him into thinking Geroge Lopez was his Dad. 
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EP: 712 - Giveon Interview (uncensored)

April 16, 2025 • 2 mins
Giveon made his first visit to The Cruz Show and it was an instant classic. So many laughs. Giveon was blown away by the Cruz Show's Questions and he wasn't scared to answer them. He talked about his new single Twenties, how he learned to sing when he hit puberty, his home city of Long Beach & more. Giveon also said he wouldn't want to be a judge on a singing competition show & believe it or not someone on the show had Give...
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EP: 711 - Shoreline Mafia Interview (uncensored)

April 10, 2025 • 28 mins
Shoreline Mafia is Back!! They talk about their new album Back in Bidness, their Sobriety & how it's changed their life. They also talk about playing Coachella, their in studio process and so much more!!
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EP: 710 - Fabrizio Guido Interview (uncensored)

April 8, 2025 • 23 mins
Fabrizio Guido checks in with the Cruz Show to talk about Netflix's "Running Point", Gabriel Iglesias and More.
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EP: 709- Ari Lennox Interview (uncensored)

April 4, 2025 • 21 mins
Ari Lennox came by the Cruz Show to talk about her new music & soft girl era. She also talked about her sexuality and astrology. She also gave Glorilla her flowers and talked about drama creating the best music.
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EP: 708- Lola Brooke Interview (uncensored)

April 1, 2025 • 24 mins
Lola Brooke came by the cruz show to talk about her new music and new video. She also volunteered to be Jackie's flower girl at the wedding and talked about how she handles crash out. She also talked about her dog, her New York vibes and much more.
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EP: 707 Sexyy Red Interview (uncensored)

March 24, 2025 • 20 mins
Sexyy Red made her first appearance on the Cruz Show and it was EPIC!! so many laughs. Sexyy was herself in every way, she talked about having a Girls Night in with Glorilla, Latto & Sumer Walker, holding grudges, working with Bruno Mars, Tyler the Creator & Lady Gaga. She also said she'd perform at Jackie & Nico's Wedding, not letting the Internet get to her & how she loves Sabrina Carpenter.
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EP: 706 - The Cast of the Studio Interview (uncensored)

March 20, 2025 • 7 mins
The Cast of the new Apple TV+ show "The Studio" spent a few minutes with the Cruz Show. They talked about their characters, personal lives & of course Cruz snuck in a weed question or two for Seth Roegen.  
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EP: 705 Nelly Interview (uncensored)

March 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Nelly Stopped by the Cruz Show fresh off the iHeart Music Awards to talk about his upcoming tour & so much more. Nelly also told us he proposed to Ashanti naked, wow! He also talked about some of the nicknames he calls Ashanti + what happened to the house he showed on MTV Cribs, his Dad's love for Too $hort and Cruz tricked him into thinkning George Lopez's Dad. 
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EP: 704 Desto Dubb Interview (uncensored)

March 14, 2025 • 39 mins
Desto Dubb came by The Cruz Show and blessed us with some great stories and an exclusive announcement regarding collabs with the Marathon. 
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EP: 703 - AJ & BIG JUSTICE Interview

March 14, 2025 • 25 mins
Social Media influencers AJ & Big Justice came through the Cruz Show to talk about their appearance on AEW's Revolution + they did a Boom or Doom wiht LA Mexican Food & talked about their family life & so much more 
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EP: 702: EST GEE Interview (uncensored)

March 14, 2025 • 30 mins
EST GEE came through the Cruz Show to talk about his new music and ending up going down a strip club rabbit hole. He also talked about food, Cruz's sense of humor + getting Travis Scott on the record, how hard it was to clear the Kanye West sample and more. This is easily EST GEE best interview. Watch now.
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EP: 701 Ne-Yo Interview (uncensored)

March 5, 2025 • 34 mins
Ne-Yo and J Cruz also have great conversations and this sit down is no different. Ne-Yo talks about R&B Thugs, the state of R&B, The motivation his Mom gave him, new music, how he was the plug at McDonald's + he tells a great Jay-Z & Beyonce story. Ne-Yo opens up at polyamory, his family life and how he talks to his kids about his lifestyle.
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EP: 700- Xzibit Interview (uncensored)

March 4, 2025 • 45 mins
Legendary Hip Hop Artist Xzibit came by the Cruz Show to talk about his new album Kingmaker. He also explained why he waited 12 years to make a new album & how he got Dr Dre to rap on a song. Xzibit also broke down the current state of hip hop & ageism in the genre. X also told a crazy Shrooms story & so much more. It's a great interview. Tap in.
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EP: 699 - Is Drake Back & is Timothée Chalamet get love from Hip Hop ?

February 26, 2025 • 11 mins
On this episode of the Cruz Show Podcast we discuss whether or not Drake is back after hitting #1 this week and is Timothée Chalamet the swaggiest person on earth + much more. 
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EP: 698 - Marlon Wayans Interview (uncensored)

February 21, 2025 • 8 mins
Marlon Wayans checked in with the Cruz Show to talk about his shows in Burbank, He also talked crap about Soulja Boy, getting an NAACP award and Scary Movie 6 & more. He also roasted Lechero & Cruz - it's a funny call - check in! 
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EP: 697- OhGeesy Interview (uncensored)

February 20, 2025 • 28 mins
OhGeesy came back to visit the Cruz Show and talk about his new album Paid in Full & how it's his best work to date. OhGessy also talked about maturing, fatherhood, Lefty Gunplay, playing at Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out Show, ignoring negativity on social media and more. He also announced a new Shoreline Mafia album is coming soon.
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EP: 696 - Dody6 Interview (uncensored)

February 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Dody6 came through the Cruz Show to talk about his upcoming album, rapping on Kendrick Lamar's song "Hey Now" and how that came about + he talked about looking up to Drako and the feedback he got from Tyler the Creator when Hey Know Dropped. Dody6 also talked about his upbringing and gave us a preview of his process & the music he's dropping soon.
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