Ashlee Off-Air

Gina Hinojosa comes from a political family, with a five term background in the Texas House of Representatives. In the 2026 election, she is the Democratic nominee for the state of Texas. She speaks about getting teachers back in the classrooms, putting money back in Texans pockets, the fight to reinstate Roe v. Wade policy and protections in Texas and more!

LE$ is one half of the braintrust and brand that is D.I.O.S (did it ourselves), with partner Jorgey, but built that momentum first with a unique sound and rap career.Previously being party of Curren$y's "Jet Life," and Slim Thug's "Boss Hog Outlawz," Le$ first burst on the scene during the "Blog Era" with the help and Twitter amplification of DJ Mr. Rogers back in 2009. Since then, the two formed a solid collaborative friendship and partnership, dropping his Steak x Shrimp series, and now on his 23-in-a-row (and more to come) mixtape series.Le$ hails originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, now a Houston resident and staple since around 2004, we take a deeper look into one of the men who "doesn't do interview," with some exclusives from what may be Houston's, still, best kept 'lifestyle rap' emcee.

BEYONCE'S DADDY IS HERE YALL, Mathew Knowles pulls up to share his Destiny's Child Reimagined Tour he has set for six cities. This is the second leg of an intimate string quartet  that performs popular Destiny's Child, Beyonce and Solange songs.Knowles also shares what a Destiny's Child reunion tour would look like, since we're nearing the 30 Year Anniversary of "Writings on the Wall" album. Is it a possibility? And managing Destiny's Child still, what is still to come from the group?Follow Ashlee everywhere at @ashleeonairFollow on Instagram and comment "PODCAST" to get added to the Ashlee With 2 E's groupchat!

Isaac "Chill" Yowman is no stranger to documenting the culture, as one of Houston's prized filmmakers and creatives. His newest project, which he touts as his best piece of work, "Sincerely Brad" hits theaters this Saturday July 4th on Roku!Isaac and I speak out his journey to getting to his first feature film, being trusted by many to tell the stories of beloved Houston artists such as DJ Screw and more, plus what the path to becoming a filmmaker in Hollywood looks like in 2026.His art companion book for the film and direction of "Sincerely Brad," is available at iyovisuals.com.

U.S. Senator TX Democrat Nominee, James Talarico has been quite the topic this election season in Texas. From the President forbidding him from appearing on Stephen Colbert's show on CBS, to rumors of a contentious relationship to his peer Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, after winning the primaries earlier this year for the Democratic bid. A former teacher, now Presbyterian Seminary, we find out - he's STILL a millennial, influenced by early 2000's hip hop.Representative Talarico speaks about vanity attack ads from his opponent, Ken Paxton, as well as what it would take to possibly flip Texas blue.Follow me everywhere: @ashleeonair 

TikTok virality comes when you least expect it! DIAMOND SPAULDING left a comment on a World Cup themed video, telling users to root for her younger brother on Team USA, aka Alex Freeman, and now he has affectionately been dubbed "Diamond's Little Brother," and of course she was in HOUSTON when it all happened! We recap what the sudden attention has been like, and how to support #13 on USMNT  even if you can't find his jersey!

Houston's own ZILLA FATU is the hottest name in indie wrestling. With professional wrestling fans waiting to see if (or when) he'll sign to the WWE and/or join the Bloodline. Fatu is the son of late wrestler, UMAGA. Cousin to Roman Reigns, the Uso Brothers and more. We share his life story of formerly being incarcerated, carrying the legacy of his father in his finishing move, doing music, growing up as one of the only Polynesians in Houston and more.Follow him @zillafatu everywhere!

It's been exactly a year since I've uploaded any interviews - it's been rough! Checking in, and finishing strong through the rest of 2024. But this episode, we check in with Talameshia from Houston, who previously was in a girl group managed by Matthew Knowles, moved through different genres and honing her own sound!

DABABY has multiple interviews with Ashlee in the tuck, but for the first time since his Rolling Loud controversy and DaniLeigh Instagram Live debacle, he's been doing interviews again - and we ran into each other at the BET Awards in LA this year! The "Shake Sumn" rapper talks new single, being cancelled, and outlook on what's next to come!

Doeman is a repeat offender on the pod, but one of the most solid artists in Houston with the work ethic to match. Now, he's working on Barrio God 2 with the first single of 2022, 'El Idolo' sampling the legendary 'Chente aka Vincente Hernandez. We get to talking about crypto, Nipsey, mixtapes and everything else.