Free Chips, Bad Sports Karma, and Growing Up

Figuring It Out in Real Time

This week, I'm checking in. Life is shifting—between building something from the ground up, figuring out what stability looks like, and trying to stay present through it all. This episode is a real-time snapshot of where I'm at mentally, creatively, and as a father. I talk through what I've been working on, what's been weighing on me, and what's been pushing me forward. Some of it is progress, some of it is uncertainty—but all of it is honest. This is one of those moments I want you to hear back one day and understand who I was becoming.

Where I'm Standing Right Now

This episode is an audio log. I'm recording this with my daughter, Honey Rose, sitting right next to me — about eight months old at the time. This Is For You is a long-form journal meant to live into the future. It's a place where I talk honestly about where I'm standing in life, what I'm learning, and what I want you to know when you're old enough to listen back. There's no agenda here. Just context. This is where I was. This is how I sounded. This is what mattered to me.

Free Chips, Bad Sports Karma, and Growing Up

In this week's letter, Rodescu Hopkins II talks to his daughter about Cleveland heartbreaks, growing older, and finding peace in the chaos. From obsessing over the Cubs' 2016 win to nearly fighting Bulls fans when Obama was in the crowd, Rodescu laughs at his old sports rage — and how fatherhood changed his perspective. He also takes a stand on the world's true injustices (why luxury apartments don't include free chips), and opens up about the Duolingo bird guilt-tripping him into learning Portuguese. Funny, honest, and unexpectedly heartfelt — this episode is about growing up, letting go, and keeping your sense of humor intact. 🎧 Follow for new weekly letters: Instagram: @rodescuhopkinii [https://instagram.com/rodescuhopkins] | @rh2studios [https://instagram.com/rh2studios]

Mexican Independence, Mac Miller, and Peeing at the Lake

In the very first episode of This Is For You, I sit down to share a letter to my daughter, Honey Rose. This week was full of lessons, laughs, and little chaos: from learning the only time "HR" is actually cool, to confusing Mexican Independence Day, to the all-time dad moment of peeing my pants at the lake. I also talk about how Mac Miller's music unexpectedly calmed the baby, and reflect on discipline and competition at my Muay Thai gym's smoker. This podcast is part comedy, part journal, and part love note — a way to document my life as a new father while sharing stories with anyone who's ever tried to balance parenting, passions, and just making it through the week. 👉 Follow along for more stories and updates on social media: Instagram: @rodescuhopkins [https://instagram.com/rodescuhopkins] | @rh2studios [https://instagram.com/rh2studios] New episodes drop weekly. Thanks for listening — this one's for you.