The DOD45 Show

We are back from a short hiatus, still deep in Series 8 of The DOD45 Show. Episodes are less frequent now with the ArtByTai art tour schedule, but when they land, they land big. Yes, this one runs long. We don’t care. We are not a podcast, we are a SHOW. It is free, we love it, and if you think it is too long, either watch it or don’t. Complaining about it is like complaining that a mural is too wide.The episode kicks off with Tai’s recap of his trip to San Francisco for the Handsmade Collective Dax Pierson Tribute Show, where he spent time with Jel of Anticon, Doseone, M. Sayyid, and Handsmade founder Zack. It was a moving night of music and visuals at the Gray Area Theater, honoring Dax Pierson of Subtle and 13 & God. Tai also drops an unofficial announcement of the DOD45 Compilation Album... nearly every past guest is on board, with beats in hand from Buck 65, Blockhead, Steel Tipped Dove, Mike Ladd, Remi Rough, DJ Zole, DJ Criminal and more, plus interludes by Mr. Dibbs. See details here.From there, the bulk of the episode dives into a full recap of the Strange Famous Ocean Mist Beach Bash in Rhode Island. Tai and Adrienne sit down with Sage Francis to laugh through memories of the show, the pizza party hosted by Early Adopted, and a gloriously chaotic whiffle ball game with the Strange Famous family. Short drop-ins from the crew Storm Davis, Mopes, Jesse the Tree, Metermaids, BlackLiq, Early Adopted, Cas One, and Seez Mics make this a true Strange Famous celebration. Packed with laughs, footage, and a whole lot of love for independent hip hop, this episode is basically a family reunion on camera.🎬 Movie and 🎵 Music Recommendations🍿 Film: The Ballad of Wallis IslandWatch hereA British comedy drama starring Tim Key as a widower who hires his favorite musician for a private concert. Carey Mulligan shows up as his chutney-selling ex. Themes of grief, nostalgia, and music as connection. Premiered at Sundance 2025 and sits at 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.🎧 Songs:Beats from the VaultPatriarch💿 Explore more on the DOD45 LUVS Playlist🔗 Key LinksArtByTaiDOD45Strange Famous RecordsMr. DibbsSpeakerface Store🗣️ Final NotesSubscribe, review, and share this with your friends, family, and sworn enemies. Reviews keep us alive in the algorithm mines. Shares fuel the road trips. Subs keep the SHOW alive. If you want more frequent episodes, bankroll us and we will flood the internet. Otherwise, expect new drops on Tuesday nights at 8pm EST when we can.Peace.Hashtags#ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45

🎙 Much Given, Much Tested — And Now, Much Revealed🔥 This is a brand-new Series 8 episode of The DOD45 Show! We’re well into the hundreds now, and who better to help us burn into the next era than lyrical powerhouse, Richmond emcee, educator, and WRIR radio host BlackLiq.In this high-voltage episode, we go track-by-track through BlackLiq’s album Much Given, Much Tested and dive headfirst into everything from parenting and pressure to calling out predators by name and writing verses that linger in your bones.Tai draws imagery from the album live while BlackLiq answers a relentless parade of deep, absurd, and revealing questions:• Would he rather lose a toe in a kung-fu tournament or a finger in a table saw accident?• What time of day does he eat lunch—and does it ruin everything?• What trauma still sits in his lyrics?Plus:• The return of Mr. Dibbs for the “Mayo vs. Miracle Whip” debate• Our “First, Worst, Thirst” segment with some brutal crowd stories• Wild hypotheticals about Nicolas Cage• Shoutouts to Slug, Sa-Roc, Haphduzn, Mopes, Michael Alan Alien, Noah-O, and more• And a taste of what makes BlackLiq one of the most honest voices in indie rap today🎬 Episode Movie Recommendation:Athena (2022) – Directed by Romain GavrasAn explosive French action-drama about three brothers reeling from the killing of their youngest sibling by police. The opening scene is a one-shot riot that will shake you awake.Watch trailer here🎵 Episode Song Shares:• “A Little Bit” – Kenny Segal x K-the-I???• “Xed Eyes” – Holy Fuck🎧 And don’t miss the DOD45 LUVS Playlist with more songs from past guests:—🙏 Help us keep this going—your reviews and shares really matter.Tap 5 stars on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Share this episode with a friend who loves honest conversations, underground music, or weird art talk.New episodes most Tuesdays. Drawn by ArtByTai. Hosted with love.www.DOD45.com | @dod45w on Instagram#BlackLiq #DOD45 #MuchGivenMuchTested #StrangeFamousRecords #ArtByTai #Series8 #IndependentHipHop #PodcastArt #PodcastInterview

Seez Mics – With SFR, Strange Famous Synergy & Absurd Hypotheticals⚠️ Want your question read on the show? DM @dod45w on IG or drop it in the Spotify Q&A section—we actually check that now.We’re kickin’ off Episode 114 with a return guest and Strange Famous mainstay : Seez Mics is back on the DOD45 Show to break down his collab-heavy album With SFR, a posse cut project built from the SFR group chat itself. Sage Francis, Mopes, Runt, Cas One, Early Adopted, Jesse the Tree, and more brought verses, banter, and bars—and we talk through all of it.💬 Topics in this episode include:– Who actually had the best verse on the album?– What it was like creating a “group chat” in audio form– Battle rap roots and podcast past– Storytelling, awkward tracks, and fan-submitted chaos– Mayo or Miracle Whip? (Thanks, Dibbs.)– Art, trust, and the curse of “nicest guy in indie rap”– Adrienne Googles weird stuff mid-show– Tai draws the entire time, and yes, the guest gets the original– Rapid-fire “Pick Your Poison” choices that get...weird🎨 Tai's finished drawing for Seez is directly inspired by the album With SFR and is available as a print at www.dod45.com.🎧 New Music Shared in the Episode:"Sigils" – Defcee, Parallel Thought & Fatboi Sharif"There's More to Life (Intro)" – Dylan Owen"Fresh Air" – Awol One, Id Obelus, Rove & Myka 9"XXX" – Atmosphere (30-year anniversary track)"Entropy" – NicNak📽️ MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:🎬 Run Lola Run (1998)▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYnsUdO6H0A high-speed German thriller that plays with time, chance, and butterfly effects. If you missed this one back in the day, now’s the time. Fast cuts, techno pulse, and a red-haired protagonist who never stops running. Literal adrenaline cinema.🎵 HOST MUSIC PICKS:• Adrienne’s Pick:"Piece of Mind" by sleepingdogs▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr_Ux4JivvU• Tai’s Pick:"Goo Goo Wah Wah" by Wah Wah Watson▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9Y2xeg2aE— Wah Wah pedal wizardry from 1976, funky and endlessly re-listenable.🔥 Check out the full DOD45 LUVS playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c📢 Support the Show & Artists:• Buy prints and merch: www.dod45.com• Follow Tai’s art: instagram.com/artbytai• Show updates and live streams: instagram.com/dod45w• Music and more from our guest: strangefamousrecords.com• Explore guest merch: speakerface.store🙏 Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast on Spotify or Apple—it makes a huge difference in helping indie creators thrive.Thanks for listening. Tell your people. Tell your pets. Tell that one cousin who still says “real hip-hop” every five minutes. This is Episode 114 of the DOD45 Show.Peace.

Tai welcomes two sonic sorcerers—Doseone and Steel Tipped Dove—to unravel their genre-defying, hook-less wonder of an album: All Portrait, No Chorus.Topics include:Dove’s accidental reveal of the creative "secret sauce"Dose’s theory on microdosing vs. beat possessionWhether Dose would battle or collab with his 20-year-old selfDogs doing calculus, birds ignoring traffic lawsSage Francis lurking tweets and Dove’s 10-year plug-in dependencyA Mr. Dibbs “Mayo or Miracle Whip” moment“Bullshit magic,” open-toe shoes, and wild west alter-egos🎧 Music & Movie Recommendations:Tai’s Pick: "Bad Sign" – PremRock, Fresh Kils & Zilla RoccaAdrienne’s Pick: "Sauce" – ManwolvesMovie Share: Freaky Tales (2024) — a Tarantino-meets-Too-$hort pulp-rap flick set in 1987 Oakland. Four stories, one wild vibe.💥 Doseone’s long DOD45 history:First appeared Jan 16, 2022Returned for milestone Episode 100Dropped exclusive music for our Ol’ Blue Gallery “Little Things” show🧠 Did You Know?Cas One added “One” to his name out of admiration for DoseDove has used the same distortion plug-in on every track for 10 yearsDose was in a Sprite commercial (maybe)📡 Other Guest & Community Shoutouts:Figure’s track Kingston to AmsterdamSlugghead’s Jimmy Cry is a glitchy alt-country brainwormBlueprint’s Vessel drops July 29Mr. Dibbs is still battling his basement flood, but he checked in with a jar of Miracle WhipNew Grouch album The 50-Year-Old Rapper available on his app.🎨 Tai’s drawing this episode? A scared vegetarian riding a jaguar—lyrically inspired by Dose.🛒 Prints of this and other episode drawings available at: https://DOD45.com🎶 Listen to our DOD45 Luvs Playlist: DOD45 Luvs on Spotify📲 Follow Us:@ArtByTai on Instagram@DOD45w on InstagramStrange Famous RecordsMr. DibbsSpeakerface Store🙏 If you dug the episode, rate & review the show, subscribe so you don’t miss new drops, and share it with your weirdest friend and your realest family member. It helps. Like, for real.Thanks for riding with us. Peace.

We’re flying through Series 8 of The DOD45 Show, and this week, Eligh steps back in the chair.1/8 of Living Legends (possibly 1/7, depending on who you ask), 1/2 of Grouch & Eligh, and 100% locked into one of the most prolific and personal catalogs in indie hip-hop.We talk Colorado life (he’s fully reached nature bro status), how his visual art never dipped (he’s got 2 pieces in the Little Things group show), and what’s ahead for the Legends: an upcoming L.A. pop-up, San Diego show (May 25), and a Hawaii mini-tour.🎨 Tai draws him a Hobbit-inspired piece mid-convo—featuring a hype hobbit, crow-shaped kites, and Gandalf looming with wisdom. Eligh opens up about why that world still hits deep.🎧 GET INTO THESE TRACKS:“Stuck With You,” “Flames in the Greenhouse,” “Burn,” “IYSGTC,” “Hot Asphalt Grime,” “Pain on the Break,” “Safe,” “Walk the Walk,” “Fire in Her Eyes”💿 MUST-LISTEN ALBUMS:Grey Crow, The Tortoise and the Crow, Say G&E!, Therapy at 3🔥 DISH SEGMENT• First: He never got to meet Kobe… and it might’ve crushed him• Worst: NFTs. That’s the sentence.• Thirst: Not grass. You’ll have to watch.PLUS:• Grouch handles the planning. Eligh shows up in flow mode.• He's tweaking lyrics in real time to stay age-accurate• Most of his visual pieces? Untitled. Pure vibe.• Not hung up on which tracks got slept on👀 SAGE FRANCIS LURK SEGMENTSage returns to haunt Eligh with a McDonald’s story from his first DOD45 appearance. It’s weird, thoughtful, and very Sage.Brought to you by Strange Famous Records with a beat by DJ Zole.🎯 PICK YOUR POISONKriss Kross “Jump” or House of Pain “Jump Around”?Missy Elliott “Work It” or Busta Rhymes “Gimme Some More”?Sleep in jeans or perform in flip-flops?Tour in a van or fly middle seat forever?🎥 MOVIE SHARERiff Raff – Directed by Dito MontielBill Murray as a chaotic gangster, with Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Jennifer CoolidgeMessy, snowy, darkly heartwarming holiday chaos🎵 MUSIC SHARESAdrienne: “Doolally” by Hak Baker – Folk-punk meets grime. Raw, poetic, unhinged.Tai: “My Year” by Da Beatminerz (2024) – De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell & Corey Glover on one track. From Stifled Creativity, their first album in 20 years.📌 DID YOU KNOW?• Eligh dropped his first solo tape at 16• He’s touched 100+ projects• Once made a full album using toy instruments• Toured 5 continents• His drawing rhythm mirrors his music rhythm📣 SHOUTSBookclub Radio, Tinzo & JoJo.Eligh teases more DNB DJ sets coming soon.🎨 FINAL DRAWING:A hobbit & crow flying crow-shaped kites while Gandalf keeps it mystical 🧙‍♂️🎶 DOD45 LUVS PLAYLISTCheck out our DOD45 LUVS Spotify Playlist featuring Tai's picks, guest drops, and show vibes.📺 WATCH THE FULL EPISODEYouTube.com/@ArtByTai🔗 FOLLOW USArtByTaiDOD45Strange Famous RecordsMr. DibbsSpeakerface StoreNew episodes drop Tuesdays at 8PM ETSubscribe, rate, review, and tell your people about The DOD45 ShowThis show runs on indie hip-hop and the trafficking of strange, beautiful art.

SPOTIFY SHOW NOTES: Welcome to Series 8 of The DOD45 Show! We're kicking off our triple-digit era with the return of lyrical lifer, brewer, and Tucson pillar RUNT of Jivin Scientists. This ain't his first DOD45 rodeo, but it's possibly his most delightfully chaotic one yet.We talk art, awkward waves, haunted Airbnbs, corn-eating styles, and what happens when you put James Hetfield's beard on James Harden’s face. But we also dig into the soul of the scene—Runt’s poetry, his grind, and the community he’s building behind the bar at Brickbox Brewery. And yes, he has a piece in our "Little Things" show.🎙️ Episode Highlights:Runt’s writing process: still chasing lightning or calling storms?The wildest thing said to him after a showWhy Tucson’s music scene deserves more attentionCringiest tattoo decision (not the tat—the choice)What happens when your brewery regulars don’t know you rapThe strangest Pick Your Poison questions to ever involve James Earl Jones and a lobster ritualBlackliq drops the final word… again🎧 Episode Movie & Song Recommendations: 🎬 Sinners – A genre-bending banger set in 1932 Mississippi. Directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers caught between juke joints and supernatural horror. Over $280M at the box office. Soulful, strange, and powerful. Watch trailer🎵 Texas Funeral – Listen by Jon Wayne (1985) Alt-country, cowpunk and Americana satire that gained cult status after appearing in From Dusk Till Dawn. Originally intended for Pulp Fiction. Weird in the best way.🎵 Patriarch – Listen by Cas One ft. Bitter Stephens & Dizzy Wolfe Explores the seesaw between artistic mastery and self-doubt. A reminder that art sometimes owns us more than we own it.🎧 Get the full playlist: DOD45 LUVS on SpotifyDid You Know?Runt co-owns Brickbox Brewery, a new Tucson staple blending hip-hop, hops & homies.Jivin Scientists have been quietly shaping Tucson’s music landscape since the early 2000s.Runt’s poem in the Little Things show features a custom impression stamp.He also once described his lyrics as “a conversation with ghosts that don’t return my texts.”🔥 Subscribe to the show, leave us a review, and share this with your weird uncle, art-loving roommate, or that one bartender who secretly makes beats. We’re building something real here—and it works better when you’re in on it.Follow the Madness: ArtByTai: https://www.instagram.com/artbytaiDOD45: https://www.instagram.com/dod45wStrange Famous Records: https://StrangeFamousRecords.comMr. Dibbs: https://MrDibbs.comSpeakerface Store: https://Speakerface.Store#ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45 #JivinScientists #TucsonHipHop #PodcastMagic

Welcome to Series 8 of The DOD45 Show! We’re continuing with strong with Minneapolis rapper/educator MaLLy, whose new album The Sweetest of It All is pure reflection, smooth delivery, and grounded lyricism.💿 It’s a full-length collab with Last Word (produced in NZ!), and it sounds like grown-ass rap with heart. Think: soul grooves, boom bap roots, and lyrics soaked in gratitude, clarity, and lived experience. - https://open.spotify.com/album/0CUZqw7vCDDh6ojz9Da9y7?si=lPykOl5qTR2IO-2Ef7cMBg🎧 Highlights from the album:• “New Year, New Wave” – a reset anthem with thunder beneath it• “Dreaming” – soft-spoken self-awareness over a mellow glide• “100 Heartbreaks” – quiet devastation in controlled bars💬 “This album exhales,” Tai says—and MaLLy confirms, it’s a project made to be felt in motion. Preferably in a Toyota 4Runner.🗯️ Absurdity ensues as we drop into:• The Mall of America vs Giant Squeaky Necklace dilemma• Whether Mally prefers being named after Spike Lee or Bruce Lee• Why he hates the question, “So what do you do?”• Drawing an elephant with three heads• And why the Deep Ellum lady thought Tai was hired help🎬 Movie Recommendation: Mallrats (1995)A 90s slacker cult classic from Kevin Smith, filmed in Eden Prairie Center Mall (Minnesota shoutout!)• Comic book nerds, food court crises, trench coats and Jason Lee in full flight• “That kid is back on the escalator again!” — just pure cinematic joy🎶 Song Shares:• All We Need – Raury – Adrienne’s pick, a lush, hopeful track with gospel leanings and a teenage wisdom beyond its years• Rapture – Zoot – Tai’s eerie, lo-fi choice that feels like Burial and DJ Screw fused in an abandoned arcade. A beatmaker’s fever dream.🎧 Don’t miss the DOD45 Luvs Playlist – a running vault of every song shared on the show.🤝 Support Mally at his website or Instagram. Don’t just stream—buy the vinyl.🌐 Connect: ArtByTai | Strange Famous Records💥 New music also out now from Aesop Rock, Slugghead, and others worth diving into🙏 If you dig the pod, leave a rating, a review, or tell your mall security officer. It helps the show more than you know.🔚 Final thought from Mally: “We’re all connected. Be kind to one another.”

🌀 We're BACK, baby — and Series 8 is coming in HOTTER than a llama with a vendetta. The DOD45 Show returns with a wild courtroom-style interrogation of the genre-defying duo Codefendants (Sam King of Get Dead and Ceschi Ramos of Fake Four Inc.). Hosted by Tai of ArtByTai, this one’s got more twists than a gas station taquito during a tornado.Recorded in person at the infamous Crimewave HQ, Tai and Adrienne bring the heat with questions so sincere and absurd, even Mr. Dibbs and Sage Francis had to get involved. (Seriously, you’ll want to hear the “Mayo or Miracle Whip” debate go off the rails.)🎤 WHAT GOES DOWN?– Grandma King demands a smile ➡️ Sam’s dental work gets real– The real origin of the Codefendants name (hint: court docs)– Ceschi channels his inner Monkee 🐒– A fiery El-P vs Sole throwback trial: Dear ElPee vs Linda Tripp ⚖️– Bieber egg crimes, Suge Knight balconies, Burning Man yuppies– Andre 3000 x Codefendants dream collab? (Flute solo included)– Sage drops a menorah bomb on Fat Mike’s IG– Llama violence. No further questions.🧠 Did you know?Ceschi once played 100+ shows from a prison release to prove himself again in the indie rap scene. Sam’s been kicked out of more clubs than he can count… but he can count to four, which is all you need for punk.🎬 Movie Share:"Uprising" (2024) – A sweeping South Korean epic set during the Imjin War. Class clashes. Blades swing. Betrayal brews. Directed by Kim Sang-man, co-written by Park Chan-wook. If you like rebellion, bromance, and blood, this is your jam.▶️ Watch trailer🎧 Song Shares:• Adrienne’s pick: "Smoking Song" – Mick Jenkins ft. BADBADNOTGOOD – Jazzy introspection meets lyrical sharpness. A nighttime cruise through existentialism.• Tai’s pick: "Bam Bam" – Sister Nancy – The timeless reggae banger. Sampled by Kanye, Jay-Z, and too many SoundCloud rappers to name.🎵 Wanna hear all our favs?Check the DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist🎯 LIMITED EDITION PRINT DROP🔥 #ArtByTai x @codefendants_legal_fund🎨 “Fast Ones, Living Las Vegas”🗓️ Drops Thursday, April 17 at 10AM PST via Sonic Art Originals📏 16x20 | Hot Press | Archival Pigment✍️ Signed by artist & band⏳ $150 | Timed release ends May 15❌ No reruns. No excuses.📲 STALK US (respectfully):ArtByTai: https://www.instagram.com/artbytaiDOD45 Show: https://www.instagram.com/dod45wMr. Dibbs: https://MrDibbs.comStrange Famous Records: https://StrangeFamousRecords.comSpeakerface Merch: https://Speakerface.Store🙏 If this show made you laugh, think, or look up “how strong is a llama kick,” do us a solid:★ Like★ Review★ Subscribe★ Share with your squad, your therapist, or your public defender🎨 Real convos. Real-time drawings. Real weird.Welcome to Series 8. Let’s get litigious.#ArtByTai #DOD45 #Codefendants #SFR #StrangeFamousRecords #FakeFour #SamKing #Ceschi #VisualPodcast #MickJenkins #SisterNancy #BADBADNOTGOOD #FatWreckChords #GetDead #MrDibbs #Andre3000 #UprisingMovie #PodcastLife #FastOnesLivingLasVegas

Still reeling from Spotify's boneheaded decision to erase The DOD45 Show podcast at the top of 2025 (seriously... who pulls that kind of digital arson on an art & interview show this dope?!), we’ve clawed our way back with the all-new, hotter-than-a-gas-station-rollerdog SERIES 8! And we’re lighting it up with none other than the legendary, vinyl-slinging cyclone that is... MR. DIBBS.He’s a turntablist.He’s a chaos conductor.He once fought a tornado and lived to eat a taquito about it.From wild tour tales with Atmosphere and Sage Francis to poop quarters and a DJ-themed Bradley from another galaxy, this episode barrels straight into the storm—then back again with a tray full of Cincinnati Reubens.🌀 Tornado survival stories🎛️ Split Tapes & subliminal ArtByTai cameos💩 Upper-deckers and Mayo strategies🎢 Building the Mr. Dibbs theme park👂 Thoughts on crowd-thought-reading headphones👀 A new "Dibs" segment no-one asked for🌭 Izzy’s Reuben sandwiches & Northside Yacht Club artery-clogging bliss💡 Deep dives, dumb jokes & absurdity in full effect💥 Special shout to Strange Famous Records & DJ Zole for keeping us laced in love and Dish theme music.🧠 Did you know? Dibbs once created a full DJ set using only cassette tapes and toys for a live show with Doseone in a basement gallery in Minneapolis. Yeah. This dude doesn't just bend rules—he melts 'em on hot wax and scratches 'em backwards.🎞️ RECOMMENDATION STATION:🎬 Movie Pick: They Cloned TyroneDirected by Juel Taylor (his debut!), this one's a genre-mashing masterpiece.Think Get Out meets Sorry to Bother You with a little Truman Show weirdness.Starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx (who steals the show), and Teyonah Parris, it’s a conspiracy-laced sci-fi comedy wrapped in blaxploitation brilliance.Themes of identity erasure, cultural manipulation, and fried chicken chains with sinister motives... all soaked in neon grime and dusty soul.🎧 Tai’s Song Share:🎵 “Me and Jesus the Pimp in a ’79 Granada Last Night” – The CoupWritten by the incomparable Boots Riley, this track plays like a mini-film—gritty, funky, tragic.A haunting tale of childhood trauma, religion, revenge, and survival set to one of the most gut-punch grooves of the ‘90s. From their 1998 classic Steal This Album.🔥 Fun Fact: Pam the Funkstress once stopped a show to defend the group’s road manager from a man with a gun. Real life. Real loyalty.🎧 Adrienne’s Song Share:🎵 "Garage Palace” by Gorillaz ft. Little Simz"A grimey electro banger featuring the razor-sharp bars of Little Simz.This one's relentless—a sonic assault of future garage with Simz punching every beat like it owes her money.Perfect for headbanging in a sentient car wash.🎶 Check out our full playlist of DOD45 musical obsessions:🔗 DOD45 Luvs Song Share🔥 Bonus Goodies & Links:🎨 ArtByTai on IG🎙️ DOD45 on IG🏚️ Strange Famous Records⚡ Mr. Dibbs HQ🧢 Speakerface Store🖼️ Also: Don’t miss the limited edition ArtByTai x CoDefendants collab print—ONLY 100 made, signed by Tai, Ceschi, Sam King & Fat Mike. 🔥⚠️ COMING SOON:🎨 “Little Things” Exhibition at Ol' Blue Gallery – April 18🎤 Ol' Blue LIVE episode with Cas One🧳 ArtByTai hits ATL this weekend—full tour schedule on ArtByTai.com🌀 So buckle in, press play, and prepare to DIBBS IT ALL!This is THE DOD45 SHOW, where the absurd gets unpacked, the brilliant gets bizarro, and legends talk about cheese dogs and DJ nightmares.💬 SHARE IT📲 FOLLOW US⭐ RATE & REVIEW👀 TELL YOUR PEOPLEWe’re rebuilding from the ground up. We’re here to stay.Peace & roller dogs,—Tai 🌀#DOD45 #ArtByTai #MrDibbs #PodcastLife #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #Gorillaz #LittleSimz #TheCoup #TheyClonedTyrone #OlBlueGallery #ArtPodcast #HipHopHistory #VinylCulture #UndergroundLegends #FunkstressForever #BradleyNightmare #GaragePalaceEnergy(and don’t forget to RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW! It seriously helps. Share with your cool cousin and your weird uncle.)

Still reeling from the bold and brainless move Spotify pulled by terminating the original DOD45 podcast account at the top of 2025 (seriously, what are you doing Spotify?), we’re THRILLED to be back with the all-new, highly anticipated Series 8 of The DOD45 Show — hosted by artist Tai of ArtByTai.In this wild new episode, we welcome 18andCounting aka Stan Chisholm — STL-based sound alchemist, muralist, multi-disciplinary wizard, and frontman of the genre-defying chaos collective TheOnlyEnsemble.⚠️ Tai draws him a custom piece (armadillos, devils, you name it) while they chop it up about everything from Sk8 Liborious and synth parties, to mural culture, zombie survival, and the true mascot of St. Louis (spoiler: it has a lot of legs). This one’s part interview, part sonic séance, and 100% chaos in the best way.⚡️ So... which is the better song: Eminem’s Stan or Outkast’s Stankonia?🎹 Is Herbie Hancock a modular synth spirit animal?🛒 What groceries get you the side-eye?🚗 And can you judge someone’s soul by their car?🔥 SONG SHARE RECOMMENDATIONS🎧 Adrienne’s Pick:“Peace” – Youngblood Brass Band feat. Mike Ladd & Ceschi💣 Brass meets bars. Urgent, soulful, and rowdy in all the right ways.🧐 Did you know? Youngblood once banned corporate sponsors to stay fully DIY. Rebels with tubas.🎧 Ceschi’s Pick:“Rosicrucian Rolls Royce” – AJ Suede & TelevangelDark & dreamy with ghost-in-the-machine vibes. Televangel (of Blue Sky Black Death) brings that hazy, cinematic punch.🎧 Tai’s Pick:“Fix” – Speakers Corner Quartet, Tirzah, et alIt’s like a dream whispered by jazz musicians in an underwater lounge.🎵 Don’t forget to follow the official Spotify playlist:💘 DOD45 LUVSAll our song picks, all in one beautifully weird place.🎬 MOVIE PICK:🎥 Children of Men (2006)📍 Set in dystopian 2027 London.👤 Stars: Clive Owen as the reluctant savior of Earth’s last pregnant woman.🚨 A moody masterpiece full of single-shot madness.🧐 Did you know? It was named one of the greatest films of the 21st century by the BBC.🤫 SAGE FRANCIS SOCIAL MEDIA LURK📡 With theme music by DJ Zole & love from Strange Famous Records, Sage pops in to ask 18AC about playing a library show at noon.Shoutout to Sage — indie rap titan, label boss, poet of the people, and king of the well-timed interruption.🎧 Learn more about Sage & SFR🧠 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: 18ANDCOUNTING🎨 Artist. Muralist. Experimental MC. Sound-sculptor. STL staple.🔊 Known for blending noise, drums, didgeridoo, and apocalyptic vocals into multi-sensory live performances.🪦 Creator of “Strait 2 Tape” (a no-overdub, one-night cassette experiment), and the mind behind tracks like Thousand Legg, Hate Rap, The Infinite and more.📀 Essential Listening:• “Haighteen”• “The Infinite”• “Smitten”• “Hate Rap”• “Roaches (Live)”📷 Also check the YouTube live performance with TheOnlyEnsemble:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlkgPPYoZ6A🖌️ And yeah, he paints too: murals all over STL + a piece in PaintLouis.🧠 Did you know? His 2022 “Smitten” music video was filmed inside the legendary Sk8 Liborious church before it burned down.Follow him: @18andcounting🗣️ REVIEW. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE.Seriously, this helps so much.If you dig what we’re doing, leave a review. Tell your friends. Share it with your synth tech, your muralist cousin, or that one guy who still buys cassette tapes.💥 We’re out here. This is Series 8. Let’s go.#DOD45 #18andCounting #ArtByTai #ModularSynth #StrangeFamousRecords #Sk8Liborious #PodcastArt #ExperimentalHipHop #SpotifyPodcast #DOD45LUVS #TaiTaeoalii #Series8 #Muralist #StLouisArt #ChildrenOfMen #MusicPodcast #VisualPodcast #UndergroundMusic #SageFrancis #CeschiRamos #SpotifyIsTrippin

💥 THE DOD45 SHOW: SERIES 8, EPISODE 2 💥After Spotify did what Spotify does best—deleting our entire podcast account with zero warning at the top of 2025 (shoutout to our overlords at HQ! 🙃)—we’re back with the vengeance of a desert monsoon and the absurd joy of a melted sandwich. This is Episode 106 of The DOD45 Show, and it slaps like a rattail in the wind.Hosted by Tai of ArtByTai, your favorite ballpoint-wielding host draws his guest LIVE in real-time while deep-diving into chaos, craft, and curiosity. This week’s canvas? @uglyassmarley aka Marley B—Arizona rapper, Broken Complex torchbearer, and self-proclaimed ugliest dude in the crew.🔥 Things get... unpredictable. We talk time travel, desert childhoods, worst hairstyles (RATT🍑TAIL), creative rituals, studio dream pairings, and a condiment-related breakdown that might change how you view mayo forever.✨ Did you know?Marley was discovered by MURS after a Tucson performance in 2013 and was signed to 316 shortly after. His debut with Cash Lansky and DJ Fresh, The Tonite Show, put him on the map. Since then, he’s toured with Demrick, Dizzy Wright, and dropped a wild number of singles and EPs under DJ Hoppa’s Broken Complex. His recent 2024 releases “Bullshit” (w/ Johnny Slash), “Shot Clock” (EP), and “4Ok” (feat. Tommy Will) are all undeniable heaters. 💣🧂 And yes, Mr. Dibbs hijacks the show mid-episode to pose a question about Miracle Whip, prison inmates, and an unidentified condiment war. Just press play. Don’t ask questions.🎨 Tai draws Marley live while folding in themes like:The Waterboy 🏈Sloth from Goonies 🙃Donatello 🐢Desert rain & weed haze 🌧️🌿Alice In Chains & OutKast colliding in sonic space 🎶—🎬 MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:The Proposition (2005) – Dir. John HillcoatA brutal, sun-drenched Australian western. A lawman makes a deal with a renegade: kill your older brother to save your younger one from the noose. Gritty, moral, violent. Just how we like our frontier tales.▶️ Watch Trailer on YouTube🎥 Also streaming on most major platforms.—🎶 DOD45 SONG SHARES (click to listen on Spotify):🎧 Adrienne’s Pick:"Winter’s Going" – DJ Signify ft. Buck 65✨ Frostbitten boom bap with cinematic sadness. Buck 65 delivers like a snowy noir detective.🎧 Tai’s Pick:"Lancinant" – Arat Kilo, Mike Ladd & Nardos Tesfaw✨ A haunting, hypnotic blend of Afrobeat, jazz, and poetry. It dances through your bloodstream.🎧 Ceschi’s Pick:"My Dear Blue" – Zander Schloss✨ Punk icon turned folk preacher spills guts on acoustic strings. Sad cowboy energy. Yeehaw.🎧 Want more? Tap into the DOD45 LUVS playlist on Spotify—a curated vault of eclectic musical brilliance from every episode. Just search “DOD45 LUVS” (L-U-V-S) and follow it. And if you like what you hear, go support these artists on Bandcamp or in real life.—☝️ LISTENERS: If you like what we’re doing—this weird hybrid of art, deep convo, and unfiltered creativity—your support means everything.👉 Subscribe.👉 Leave a review.👉 Text this episode to your cousin who still burns CDs.👉 Tell your aunt with the tattooed knuckles.This is how we grow. This is how the underdogs win.—🔗 More info & episodes at: www.dod45.com🎨 Art by Tai: www.artbytai.com📸 IG: @artbytai🎤 Guest IG: @uglyassmarley—The DOD45 Show is drawn live, unscripted, uncensored, and unf*ckwithable.Happy Drawing. Happy Conversing. Stay Ugly. Stay Beautiful.Peace.

💥 Spotify tried to kill us. They failed. We rise again like a majestic, awkward phoenix in sweatpants. 💥WE. ARE. BACK. Stronger, stranger, and slightly more beautiful? than ever. 🎙️🔥🚀 WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?New series, new energy, same nonsense—but better. This is The DOD45 Show, where we talk art, music, and whatever random, intrusive thoughts slip past our filters.And who better to kick off Series 8 than the lyrical warlock himself—SAGE FRANCIS.Hip-hop pioneer. Strange Famous Records overlord. Touring survivor. Wearer of mysterious beanies.🎭 SAGE FRANCIS IS HERE. ARE WE EVEN READY?Fresh from the Imagine the Fun Tour with Atmosphere & Mr. Dibbs. (Spoiler: He survived.)NEW MIXTAPE ALERT – A Sick Twist Ending (23 tracks of Sage doing what Sage does best: dropping bars, blowing minds, and making you question your life choices). 🎧 Only on Bandcamp & physical copies, because Spotify already messed around and found out. (BUY IT)Secrets from the tour: Did Dibbs really puke on him? Did he let it happen? Will we ever be the same after hearing about it?The "Net Worth" Lie: The internet says Sage is loaded. Sage begs to differ. How rich is he really? (Spoiler: Not as rich as the internet wants you to believe.)Weirdest fan interactions: A marriage proposal? Someone trying to sell him a parrot? WE NEED ANSWERS.🐦 RANDOM FACT BREAK:Did you know sea lions can dance to a beat? 🦭💃 Sage’s song Sea Lion is prophetic. Coincidence? We think not.The phrase “I’m Audi 5000” actually came from a real-life Audi car scandal in the '80s, when their cars allegedly had minds of their own and just drove away. Who knew?🔥 MUSIC & MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS 🔥🎬 Movie: The Limey (Directed by Steven Soderbergh)🕵️‍♂️ A revenge thriller with an arthouse edge. Think Taken, but cooler and British. Starring Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, and enough non-linear storytelling to break your brain.🎷 Soundtrack vibe? Noir jazz meets fever dream.🎶 Songs You Need in Your Life Right Now:🐶 Pup – Hallways – If Alex G, Elliott Smith, and your last existential crisis formed a band. Lo-fi indie with hazy, introspective vibes.🚗 Push Off – The Palms – Surf indie groove that makes you wanna drive aimlessly with the windows down, contemplating life.🤠 Got Up This Morning – Sage Francis – Hip-hop meets honky-tonk blues with Jolie Holland’s ghostly vocals. Sounds like Mark Twain on edibles telling you a bedtime story.📝 BONUS HOMEWORK: Subscribe to the DOD45 Song Share Playlist 🎧 LISTEN HERE💀 FINAL THOUGHTS & UNHINGED MOMENTS 💀Public restrooms: Tai defends using the short urinal. Adrienne doesn't care.Sophie's Choice—Which song benefits more from an accidental name swap?“Sage My Name, Sage My Name” (Destiny’s Child)“Sage It Ain’t So” (Weezer)(The correct answer is both.)The Francis Dilemma: If Sage could instantly have infinite knowledge of either historical Francises or Francis Ford Coppola’s wine collection, which would he choose?🔔 BEFORE YOU GO…REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE! 🙏 We need this. Like, truly. Smash that button. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your dog. (Dogs love podcasts.)SUPPORT SAGE FRANCIS! Buy his music, stream it, etch his lyrics into a stone tablet and bury it for future civilizations. (STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS)TAI’S ART IS AVAILABLE! 🎨 Love the sea lion drawing? Want prints? Go here: ArtByTai.com🔊 “He’s killing his career, man. What’s he doing?”🔥 Answer: Exactly what he was meant to do.🚀 Thanks for joining us on the DOD45 Show. See you next time. Until then…✨ Marinate on the last words from Blackliq… ✨

🎤💥 Originally aired June 5, 2024, but thanks to Spotify pulling a corporate faceplant and TERMINATING our podcast account (seriously, who does that?!), we're re-releasing EVERY past episode—two or more a day—until this entire back catalog is back where it belongs: melting minds on your feed!🔥 Series 7 classic, now bundled with the bonus "Dish" episode—all in one glorious oversized podcast sandwich.You're welcome. Listen in chunks, no complaints—it’s FREE.In this episode, Tai of ArtByTai flexed the ol’ ballpoint muscles to draw a Sea Otter-themed fever trip, while Denver-based Hawaiian/Filipino underground rhyme slinger Staplemouth aka Killwendigo cracked open his esoteric, sharp-edged universe.Special guest intro by gravel-god Awol One + curveball questions lobbed by scratch sorcerer Mr. Dibbs = certified mind melt.🎯 Did You Know?!• Staplemouth once performed with a marching band in a mall food court (probably).• His lyricism has been described as “the sound of a collapsing dreamscape wrapped in razor wire.”• Fun fact: His Thunderhead EP was featured on UGSMAG’s "Top Indie Hip-Hop Releases of 2023."🍿 Tai’s Recommendations (Backed by Science & Absurdity):🎬 Movie:Midnight Special (2016) – Directed by Jeff Nichols, this one’s Spielberg’s Close Encounters meets a X-Files fever dream. Glowing kids, government chases, supernatural chaos.▶️ Watch Trailer🎵 Songs:• "Braggadocio" by MC Frontalot – Nerdcore’s slickest linguist flexes word acrobatics.• "The Mad Writer" by L'Orange – Dusty noir beats for when you're lurking in alleyways or sketching otters in existential crisis.• 🔥 DOD45 Song Share Playlist – For brave ears only.🌊 STAPLEMOUTH ESSENTIALS:• "Thunderhead"• "Bad Man Good Heart"• "Starlit Grotto"💽 Full catalog → Staplemouth Bandcamp🧠 Topics, Tangents & Other Rabbit Holes:• What a Combo Podcast (Fern Brady)• "Aretha" by Brother Ali• Hay-On-Wye: The Town of Books• Strange Famous Fest Madness• Rove's Poke the Bear• Beastie Boys Book: For Whom the Cowbell Tolls• 50 Rappers Who Changed the World🚨 REMINDER FROM THE VOID:If you survived this episode:✔️ SLAP a 5-star review & rating✔️ SMASH that follow/subscribe✔️ SPREAD it like wildfire to friends, enemies, sea otter enthusiasts & conspiracy theorists alike🔥 DON’T HOARD THIS CHAOS—SHARE IT.🔗 SOCIALS & SUPPORT:• Staplemouth: @staplemouth_killwendigo• ArtByTai: @artbytai• DOD45: @dod45w• Websites: ArtByTai.com | DOD45.com | StrangeFamousRecords.com | MrDibbs.com🍽️ THE DISH (Combined Bonus Segment!)Staplemouth spilled on firsts, worsts & thirsts—everything from childhood injuries to Wu-Tang preferences to sandwich philosophy. It’s all baked into this re-release so you can binge it all in one sitting.#DOD45Show #ArtByTai #Staplemouth #Killwendigo #SpotifyFails #PodcastCarnage #AbsurdistHipHop

💀🚨 Spotify tried to kill us, but we won’t stay dead! 🚨💀In case you missed it the first time around (or because Spotify decided to nuke The DOD45 Show podcast account for no good reason 🤡), we’re bringing back ALL our past episodes—two or more a day until they’re all back up where they belong! Because why? Because big tech is dumb and we don’t quit.💥 This was originally released May 22, 2024, but now it’s BACK—stronger, uncut, and combined with its bonus “Dish” episode. That means MORE stories, MORE chaos, and MORE of the absurd brilliance that is Candy’s .22 (Existereo of The Shape Shifters & CBS + Barfly aka Barf Loko of Oldominion).👀 This episode? It’s a free podcast, don’t complain that it’s longer now—just hit pause and come back later. But also, why would you want to?🎙 What’s Inside:🔥 No holds barred convo with Candy’s .22—nothing’s off-limits.🖊 ArtByTai draws a Death to Smoochy-themed piece while the guys unload stories you definitely won’t hear anywhere else.📝 First concerts, first crushes, first time getting stitches, first motorcycle, first car, first run-ins with the law, worst injuries, worst ways to die, best action stars, favorite cereals… yeah, we cover it ALL.🤯 DID YOU KNOW?Candy’s .22’s "Neon Room at the Davenport" was one of their most cinematic releases, featuring production that felt straight out of a noir crime flick. 🎥🔪Existereo has worked with legends like Busdriver, Awol One, and Pigeon John—and still keeps his rhymes razor-sharp.Barfly (Barf Loko) isn’t just an MC—he’s a published author 📖. His book “Winding Up Strangers in Bars” is basically this episode in literary form.🎥 MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:👨‍✈️ Popeye (1980) – The Robin Williams cult-classic that’s more bizarre and wonderful than people give it credit for. Directed by Robert Altman, featuring an unforgettable Shelly Duvall as Olive Oyl. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out. Watch here🎵 MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS:🎧 "Spacious Thoughts" by N.A.S.A – A mind-bending collab between Tom Waits and Kool Keith. You need this in your ears.🎧 "Let’em Breathe" by Maker & Mestizo – Heavy beats, raw lyrics—this one hits hard.🎧 DOD45 Luvs ‘Song Share’ Playlist – A constantly updated soundtrack to vibe with.🛒 Support the Guests & Their Work:🎵 Candy’s .22 - "Neon Room at the Davenport"🎵 “Livin La Vida Boo Hoo”🎵 “A Girl and Her Gun”📖 Barf Loko’s book Winding Up Strangers in Bars📲 Follow & Connect:📷 Existereo📷 Barf Loko📷 Candy’s .22📷 ArtByTai📷 DOD45🔥 DON’T FORGET:📢 If you dig the show, leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your people. More ears = more insane convos. Let’s make The DOD45 Show unstoppable.#DOD45 #Podcast #Candy’s22 #ArtByTai #Existereo #Barfly #UndergroundHipHop #IndieRap #Art #Music #SpotifyScrewedUsButWeBack

🚨 DOD45 IS BACK... AGAIN! 🚨Because Spotify decided to terminate our entire podcast account (👎 real smooth, guys), we’re re-releasing ALL past episodes—two or more a day—until we get the whole catalog back up where it belongs! If you missed this one, or just wanna relive it, now’s your chance!🔥 Originally aired May 8, 2024 – Series 7 🔥🎤 On this episode, DJ Mayonnaise joined us while ArtByTai drew a piece for his daughter. We dove deep into:🎧 His Waxfed project with Mat Young💿 The early days of Anticon🎤 Featuring Jesse The Tree on a track👖 Whether he was a JNCOs or Girbauds kinda guy🎙 Also in this episode:✅ Awol One kicks things off with his signature smooth intro✅ Mr. Dibbs jumps in to (try and) settle the ultimate condiment debate: Miracle Whip vs. Mayo✅ Sage Francis lurks back in to investigate yet another DJ Mayonnaise tweet involving... 💩🛑 Did you know? DJ Mayonnaise’s debut album 55 Stories was one of the early experimental cornerstones of the Anticon movement. If you’ve never heard it, you might wanna start with "Strateegery" and let the rabbit hole take you...🎬 MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:📽 The Devil and Daniel Johnston – A raw and intimate documentary about the life of cult musician Daniel Johnston, whose struggles with mental illness and unfiltered creativity made him an underground icon.▶ Watch it here🎵 SONG RECOMMENDATIONS:🎶 “Native Dreams” by Rose Windows – A psychedelic rock anthem that blends folk, blues, and dreamlike vocals. If Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath had a jam session, this might be the result.🎶 “Object” by LIIEK – Punchy, angular post-punk with a stripped-down groove. If you dig Wire or early Talking Heads, this one’s for you.💥 MORE MUSIC?👉 Check out the DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist for more tracks we love!🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW!Spotify made us start from scratch, so reviews, follows, and shares are more important than ever. Hit that subscribe button, tell your people, and let’s make sure they can’t erase us again. 💥🔗 GUEST & KEY LINKS:🎤 DJ Mayonnaise: 🔍 Not on IG, but go dig up 55 Stories & Still Alive🎨 ArtByTai: @artbytai🎙 DOD45 Podcast: @dod45w💿 Strange Famous Records: StrangeFamousRecords.com🥁 Mr. Dibbs: MrDibbs.com🎧 Speakerface Store: Speakerface.Store👀 #ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45 #Anticon #DJMayonnaise

🎤 Episode 101 of The DOD45 Show is back! Originally aired on December 4, 2023, this gem from Series 7 returns as part of our grand re-release marathon. Why the re-release, you ask? Well, let's just say Spotify had a "brilliant" idea to terminate our podcast account. But fear not! We're bringing back two or more episodes daily until our entire archive is restored. Take that, Spotify! 😏In this episode, Tai of ArtByTai wields his pen to conjure a mesmerizing fusion of a Komodo Dragon and a Ninja Turtle, all while engaging in a lively chat with the exceptionally talented Dylan Owen. Hailing from the quaint corners of Orange County, New York, Dylan has carved a niche with his heartfelt, confessional storytelling in the rap scene. From his early days of uploading tracks to MySpace in the 8th grade to sharing stages with the likes of Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa, and Logic, Dylan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. 🔥 Inside This Episode:Dylan’s MySpace Debut: Reminisce about the time when young Dylan took his first leap into the music world by uploading his tracks to MySpace between 8th and 9th grade.The Evolution of Sound: Explore how Dylan's music has transformed over the years, blending alternative rap, pop, and folk to create a unique sound that resonates with many. ArtByTai’s Live Drawing: Witness Tai's artistic prowess as he brings a Komodo Dragon-Ninja Turtle hybrid to life, adding a visual treat to the engaging conversation.🎶 Episode Recommendations:"Painting" by ThortsOverview: A soulful track that delves into the complexities of human emotions, showcasing Thorts' lyrical depth.Listen here: Painting"Ghost Town" by The SpecialsOverview: Released in 1981, this classic song addresses urban decay and societal issues, blending ska and reggae influences.Listen here: Ghost Town"Glad to be Alive" by Brook PridemoreOverview: An uplifting anthem celebrating resilience and the joy of existence, this track is sure to brighten your day.Listen here: Glad to be Alive🎥 Movie Recommendations:"Affliction" (1997)Overview: Directed by Paul Schrader, this gripping drama features Nick Nolte as Wade Whitehouse, a small-town sheriff whose life unravels as he investigates a suspicious hunting accident. The film delves into themes of family trauma and personal downfall, with James Coburn delivering an Oscar-winning performance as Wade's abusive father.Watch the official trailer: Affliction Trailer"Darkroom" (2013)Overview: A psychological thriller starring Todd Bridges and Darren Dalton, "Darkroom" takes you on a suspenseful journey into the mind's darkest corners.Watch the official trailer: Darkroom Trailer💥 Links & Resources:Dylan Owen: InstagramArtByTai: InstagramDOD45: InstagramDOD45 Luvs 'song share' playlist: Spotify PlaylistThanks to our partners:Strange Famous RecordsMrDibbs.comSpeakerface.StoreDOD45.comDon't forget to review, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and family. Your support keeps us going and helps us bring more exciting content your way!#DylanOwen #MySpace #KomodoDragon #NinjaTurtle #ArtByTai #DOD45Show #MusicPodcast #StrangeFamousRecords #BehindTheMusic #HipHopPodcast #ArtistsJourney #CreativeConversations

Originally aired on April 24, 2024, during Series 7 of The DOD45 Show.In this standout episode, host Tai of ArtByTai and co-host 801-Ade took their show on the road, broadcasting from a cozy Airbnb in Florida. They engaged in a compelling conversation with Canadian rapper Kay the Aquanaut, exploring his artistic journey and the influences that have shaped his unique sound.🔥 Topics Covered:🎶 Musical Influences & Inspirations: Kay delved into his admiration for legendary rapper Myka 9, highlighting how Myka's intricate lyricism has influenced his own craft.🎨 Artistic Connections: The discussion touched upon the surreal artwork of Ghostshrimp, who designed the cover for one of Kay's earlier albums, showcasing the fusion of visual art and music in his projects.🍁 Canadian Roots & Community: Kay shared insights from his upbringing in Saskatoon, emphasizing collaborations with fellow Canadian artists like the late Gordon Lightfoot and his longtime friend Lee Reed. These relationships have profoundly impacted his music and worldview.🍲 Culinary Joys: Beyond music, Kay expressed his passion for cooking, particularly crafting chilis and soups, which he finds therapeutic and a means to connect with his community.🎵 Collaborative Magic: The conversation highlighted Kay's partnership with producer Factor Chandelier on the album New Physics, discussing their creative synergy and the innovative sounds they developed together.📚 Literary Influences: Kay reflected on the works of Haruki Murakami, noting how the author's surreal and introspective storytelling resonates with his approach to music.🤔 Sophie's Choice Segment: Tai and Ade challenged Kay with intriguing "Would You Rather?" questions, leading to thoughtful and entertaining responses:🎬 Christian Slater or Sleater-Kinney?🎭 Christian Bale or Kristian Nairn?📜 Edgar Allan Poe or a Po'Boy sandwich?🎶 Soft music or loud music?🎿 Snow skiing or water skiing?🍳 Cooking or cleaning?🏒 Hockey or cricket?🎤 Kanye or Kid Rock?🎬 Movie & 🎵 Music Recommendations:🎥 Movie: Corner OfficeSynopsis: Starring Jon Hamm, this satirical film offers a quirky look into corporate culture, blending humor with surreal elements.Did You Know? The movie is adapted from The Room by Jonas Karlsson and has sparked discussions about its portrayal of neurodivergence. Read more🎵 Songs:"Satan, Luella and I" by HMLTD – A genre-bending track with theatrical flair and gripping storytelling. Listen on Spotify"Unjinxed" by Four Fists – A high-energy banger from the duo of P.O.S and Astronautalis, packed with lyrical wit and raw emotion. Listen on Spotify🎧 DOD45 Luvs Playlist: Immerse yourself in our curated tunes here.📸 Follow Us on Instagram:Kay the Aquanaut: @aquanautmusicArtByTai: @artbytaiDOD45: @dod45w🎙️ Special Guest Announcement by Awol One: A big shoutout to @awolone for the introduction!⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to review, subscribe, and share with friends and family. Your support keeps the conversation alive! 🚀🔥Note: This episode is part of our re-release series following an unexpected account termination by Spotify. We're bringing back all our past episodes, two or more a day, until they're all available again. Stay tuned for more dynamic and insightful conversations!

🌟 Originally aired April 10th, 2024, this legendary episode with Buck 65 is back by popular demand (and because Spotify pulled a dumb move). Now, it’s your chance to revisit the magic! 🤯 Buck 65, the enigmatic hip-hop pioneer, rarely does interviews, so when he joined ArtByTai & Adrienne, it was an unforgettable ride—full of laughter, jaw-dropping stories, and unapologetic nerd-outs. From a deep dive into Mad Max (beyond any reasonable limit 😂) to hilarious "Sophie’s Choice" debates like Olivia Newton-John vs. John Travolta and Frizzle Fry vs. Friday, this episode is packed with moments that’ll keep you grinning. 🌀 You’ll also get insights into Buck’s creative process, his love for Rubin and Ed (which inspired his iconic Shutterbuggin’ video), and his hot takes on Andre 3000’s "rap is a young man’s game" comment. Spoiler: Buck’s not slowing down. 🚀 Special appearances by Doseone and Mr. Dibbs bring even more chaos—yes, there’s mayo vs. Miracle Whip, baseball, and poop particle revelations. 💩 The Sage's Social Media Lurk segment, courtesy of Strange Famous Records, uncovers truths about corn you didn't know you needed. 🌽 🎶 Featured Recommendations:🎬 Movie: BlackBerry – A gripping, hilarious dive into the rise (and crash) of the iconic smartphone.🎵 Song: "Vicarious Atonement" by The Mars Volta – An atmospheric masterpiece.🎵 Song: "2020 BC" by Ceschi – Raw, poetic, and unforgettable.🎵 Song: "Baitone" by Cellar Door & Asha Lorenz – Ethereal vibes with haunting vocals. 💌 Don’t miss out on this wild 4-hour conversation (now edited for your sanity), where aliens, chimpanzees, and Uncle Buck meet Moley Russell’s Wart in a glorious mashup. 👉 Watch Now #TheDOD45Show #Buck65 #StrangeFamousRecords #HipHopLegends #DrawingOverDiscussions #MadMaxMadness #RubinAndEd #MusicLoversUnite #PodcastGold

Originally aired on August 21, 2024, and rereleased after Spotify’s jaw-dropping blunder of terminating The DOD45 Show podcast account (what were you thinking, Spotify?! 🙄), Episode 93 is back to remind us why we love this show! Hosted by Tai of ArtByTai, this episode is a must-watch mash-up of art, music, and unforgettable life stories. 🔥 In This Episode 🔥Tai tackles an epic artistic challenge, drawing a wild mash-up featuring X-Men’s Logan as Weapon X, an orangutan, Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun, Black Thought of The Roots, and an octopus. 🖌️🐒🎥🐙 Meanwhile, guest OldBoy Rhymes captivates Tai and Adrienne with his larger-than-life adventures. His tales blur the line between ordinary life and action-packed saga, and the crew delves into the Strange Famous Records release of OldBoy’s album, The Sane Asylum, featuring powerhouse collaborations with Myka 9, Akil, Brother Ali, Sage Francis, Blackliq, and more. 💡 Recommendations from the Episode 💡 🎥 “Darkroom” (2008) – A chilling feature film starring David Stevens, Darren Dalton, Andrea Lockhart and Todd Bridges, produced and directed by host Tai of ArtByTai. A must-see thriller with unforgettable twists. 🎶 “Waile” by Witch – A hypnotic blend of tradition and modernity, this jam hits all the right notes. 🎶 “Jazz” by Mick Jenkins – A smooth, thought-provoking hip-hop track that stands out.And don’t miss the full DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist: Listen on Spotify. ✨ Special Guests & Shoutouts ✨ Guest: OldBoy Rhymes Intro by: Awol One Social Media Lurk by: Sage Francis 🌐 Links You’ll Love 🌐 ArtByTai DOD45 Strange Famous Records Speakerface Store 💬 “A lot of education comes from lived experience.” This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, and full of art-meets-hip-hop energy. Don’t miss it! #ArtByTai #DOD45 #OldBoyRhymes #StrangeFamousRecords #HipHopArt #PodcastLife #SpotifyPodcast #CreativeMashups #ArtAndRap

🎧 The DOD45 Show: Episode 96 – Originally aired October 2, 2024, now rereleased due to Spotify's unfortunate technical a-hole glitch (thanks for nothing, Spotify 🙄). But don't worry, we’re back with the heat! 🔥 This episode is straight-up 🔥 with ShrapKnel’s PremRock & Curly Castro bringing the wisdom, humor, and behind-the-scenes chaos of their album Nobody Planning to Leave. And of course, Tai, your favorite artist-podcaster, ArtByTai, is back with another killer drawing, this time a Crow-meets-Juggernaut masterpiece as he chats about music, art, and the madness of collaboration. 😂🎨 PremRock hit us with some gems when he said: "When a collaboration becomes successful, it’s a whole new problem." We couldn't agree more. 😄 From life lessons to the struggles of making art, this episode has it all. 🎬 What’s in store? Show intro vibes brought to you by Awol One (@AwolOne) Social Media Lurk courtesy of Sage Francis (@therealsagefrancis) – keeping it as real as ever. A big-debate question that’s been burning for ages: Mayo or Miracle Whip? Hear Mr. Dibbs(@mrfuckingdibbs) relay the question as only Dibbs can. 🤔 Guest Song Share from Ceschi Ramos (@CeschiRamos), ‘nuff said. 🎤 Final Words from Blackliq (@Blackliq) – mic drop moment. 🎤💥 🎶 Episode Song Recommendations: "Hot Summer Nights" – Pure nostalgia, get those vibes! "Ain’t Nothing Changed" by Boyle Carter – Feel the groove. "Smart Phone" by Old Self – Because, yes, we’re all in that world now. 📱 "Down There By The Train" by Johnny Cash – A haunting masterpiece that hits deep. "Down There By The Train" by Tom Waits – The gritty original. "Eat More" by Ovlov – Chaos, sonic energy, you need this in your life. 🎧 Want more? Check out the DOD45 Luvs playlist here. 🌟 Guest Links: ShrapKnel: Instagram PremRock: Instagram Curly Castro: Instagram 💻 Other Key Links: ArtByTai: Instagram DOD45: Instagram Nobody Planning to Leave: Website Strange Famous Records: Website Mr. Dibbs: Website Speakerface Store: Website From hilarious debates (Mayo vs. Miracle Whip, y’all) to the intense, creative chaos of ShrapKnel’s process, this episode is an unforgettable ride! Prepare for deep conversations, laughs, and some truly legendary underground hip-hop vibes. 💥 #ShrapKnel #PremRock #CurlyCastro #ArtByTai #DOD45Show #UndergroundHipHop #NobodyPlanningToLeave #ArtAndMusic #PodcastVibes #Throwback #SpotifyRerelease #HipHopLegends #VisualPodcast