Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexander Rodriguez.
Hi Alexander, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Even though I had an early career in musical theatre and studied theatre at Chapman University, I actually started off with a successful career in business banking working for the Entertainment Division of City National Bank. One thing led to another, and I found myself having cocktails with an actress how had just purchased a podcast studio. This was way back when no one really knew what podcasts were or what they were to become. Fast forward to my leaving the business banking world, become a popular podcaster and journalist for the LGBTQ community.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Giving up a six figure salary was not easy at all…it’s had its ups and downs and struggles. Being your brand is definitely a hustle…also keeping up with the changes in social media and the podcast market. Thank god for vodka.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Meet TV/Radio’s Alexander Rodriguez, the love child of Joan Rivers, Johnny Carson and Judy Garland. A true renaissance man, he wouldn’t be caught dead without his signature suit, loud tie, matching pocket square, and a cocktail (or two in hand).
Alexander’s sense of humor shines through in his cabaret shows (when he can remember the words), daily life, and his nationally syndicated radio show “On The Rocks with Alexander: Where Celebrities & Cocktails Mix” on iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify. He chats with big-name guests from classic to current Hollywood, reality TV, pop culture and music, meshing celebs from all walks of life to draw together a truly diverse listener base regardless of age, orientation or gender. Viewers never know who they are going to find rubbing elbows on this non-stop laugh fest that talks about everything entertainment; after a few drinks, you see celebs in a different light, answering questions not usually asked.
Alexander is also the lead writer for Metrosource (National) Magazine and GED Magazine, as well as a contributor for Instinct Magazine where you can find his movie reviews, movie news, celeb interviews and overall take on Hollywood…of course in his signature style.
He has won numerous singing awards and performed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. He’s played Charlie Brown at the Roxy in Hollywood to critical acclaim, performed at the Green Hills Memorial Park for over 5,000 guests for the 4th of July Celebration, hosted National MS Society’s “Sky’s the Limit” event, and performed at Upright Citizen’s Brigade’s Inner Sanctum, ESpot, Don’t Tell Mama in LA and NY, Rage Nightclub, and Rockwell Table & Stage. Alexander has also served as MC for Palm Springs Pride, Santa Monica Pride, Out at the Fair New Mexico State Fair, Downtown LA Proud Out, Out at the Fair San Diego, Cathedral City Pride, Laguna Beach Pride, Long Beach Pride Overboard, and Vanderpump World Dog Day. Alexander was most recently listed as runner up for LA Blade’s Best of LA as TV Personality and served as Media Grand Marshal for Palm Springs Pride 2019.
Alexander also served as co-host for LATV’s Glitterbomb – the first-ever national LATINX LGBT television programming.
You can find him at every happy hour imaginable, at any hour imaginable. What sets me apart is my unwillingness to fit into a box, I can’t be categorized by one label or I can be categorized by many labels at once. I’m not afraid to speak my mind. Proud moment is hosting my sixth consecutive year of my podcast, On the Rocks with Alexander.
What matters most to you?
A sense of humor and integrity matter to me most. Without those, who are you?
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.ontherocksradioshow.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderisonair/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OntheRocksRadioShow
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0qaq-m6Xmufl5Dj-o8vuA
