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Jamie Rodriguez
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Jaime Andres Rodriguez (AKA Jrod) (born May 28, 1986) is an American podcaster, music journalist and media personality who is the founder and CEO of the music media company Jrodconcerts Media. Rodriguez first gained attention with his appearances as "Jamie The Colombian" on Y-100 WHYI in South Florida  where he eventually rose the ranks worked until 2016. At Y-100, he co-hosted musical concerts for the station, was on air in the morning show, and hosted his own countdown show. Rodriguez founded Jrodconcerts Media, a music website and podcast network, in 2019 and serves as its CEO. At Jrodconcerts Media, he hosts Jrodconcerts: The Podcast as well as ''Jrodconcerts: LIVE! From The Space at 100 Taylor.'' Rodriguez is known for a style of interviewing characterized by mixing music knowledge and analysis, pop culture references, and for being hosted from the viewpoint of a passionate music fan.

Early life
Rodriguez was born on May 28, 1986 in Bogota, Colombia, to Jaime Rodriguez Sr and Marlen Parra. His father is a renowned Medical Gastroenterologist and his Mother is a Real Estate Agent. Rodriguez has one sister and grew up in Weston, Florida before moving to Aventura, Florida. He attended Florida International University School of Journalism. In 2015, he completed a postgraduate MBA at Nova Southeastern University, a private school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a child Rodriguez listened to Metallica and U2, which he credited as the single most formative bandin his music journalism career.

Origins
Shortly after starting his Freshmen year of Undergraduate School at Florida International University's School of Journalism in 2005, Rodriguez landed an internship at what was Miami's #1 Hit Music Station WHYI Y-100. Six Months later years later he got a full time job as an executive Producer for the Popular Morning Show 'Kenny and Footy In The Morning'. His on self depreciation, humor, and connection to artists and listeners made him a quick station favorite. In 2016, longtime stalwart of the show John 'Footy' Kross retired and the show was not renewed by I Heart Media.

Jrodconcerts Media
Rodriguez announced the launch of his new website, Jrodconcerts Media, on March 2019. based out of Nashville. The media group includes several podcasts focusing on different aspects of music, artists and rising talent and features these guests on Jrodconcerts as as hosts of these podcasts.

At Jrodconcerts Media, Rodriguez serves as CEO. He hosts Jrodconcerts: The Podcast which regularly rotates through conversations and interviews with Music personalities. Past guests include Judy Collins, The Late Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wade, Maggie Rose, Ashley Judd, Erin Rae, Bre Kennedy, Alice Merton, David Duchovny, Moon Taxi and more.

Personal life
Rodriguez is divorced to Julia Zocolo of Ohio.

Rodriguez is a devoted fan of Miami's teams including the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Marlins.