Chicago’s multi-instrumental enigma NNAMDÏ crashes into The DOD45 Show for his very first visit, and this one goes everywhere. From math-rock chaos to hip-hop confessionals to avant-pop surrealism, NNAMDÏ opens up about the creative impulse that refuses to obey genre, job security, or even gravity. Born to Nigerian parents, armed with an electrical-engineering degree he’ll probably never use again, NNAMDÏ walks us through the leap from “safe” life to full-time sonic adventure. We talk about finding peace in the noise, what it costs to stay independent, and why humor might be the most radical instrument in music. We unpack the layered insanity of his albums Brat and Please Have a Seat, and touch the early weirdness of “Scarlett Johansson” and “Vasectomy,” and suggest “Let Go of My Ego” as the moment he learned to stop explaining himself. Then we break the format and dive into the DOD45 gauntlet: 🌀 If reincarnation’s real, which fly species does NNAMDÏ choose — dragon, house, butter, or may? 🌀 Who's getting the vote... Kendrick or Björk? 🌀 Wet the toothbrush before or after the toothpaste? 🌀 Cats or Synths? Harp or Recorder? Beach sunrise or City sunrise? 🌀 And somehow Mr. T comes up, and so do eyelashes? (He has answers… and they’re beautifully strange.) When Mr. Dibbs bursts in with a “Mayo or Miracle Whip” blitz, NNAMDÏ's asked to throw Tai into a vat of either.... which spirals into pitting Nirvana vs Nine Inch Nails and Sooper Records vs Super Mario... NNAMDÏ doesn’t flinch. He just laughs, reflects, and somehow turns it all philosophical. 🎬 Movie Share: I’m Thinking of Ending Things... Charlie Kaufman’s brain-bender starring Jessie Buckley. A film that bends identity and time the same way NNAMDÏ bends genre and expectation. 🎧 Music Shares: • “57 Ways to Die” by Lord Toozy & J57... dark humor with a killer pulse. • “Future Now” by Fritz Cook... a hopeful groove about persistence and strange beauty. 💻 Other Key Links ArtByTai – https://www.instagram.com/artbytai   DOD45 – https://www.instagram.com/dod45w   Strange Famous Records – https://StrangeFamousRecords.com   Mr Dibbs – https://MrDibbs.com   Speakerface Store – https://Speakerface.Store   🎧 DOD45 LUVS Playlist: https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4  f you love fearless art, unfiltered conversation, and creative minds that color outside the frame, hit LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode. Creation is a gift... spread it.   #NNAMDI #DOD45 #SooperRecords #ArtByTai #UndergroundHipHop #ExperimentalMusic #ChicagoMusic #MrDibbs #SageFrancis #PodcastShow #DrawingPodcast

The 2025 Halloween episode of The DOD45 Show brings back sibling band Slughead for 45 minutes of spooky fun, underground hip-hop energy, and live drawing. We set the timer, put pen to paper, and create an original black-and-white piece in real time while talking Halloween movies, haunted house memories, and the band’s origin story. If you enjoy podcasts, Halloween, drawing, art, and the independent music ecosystem that connects artists like Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, you’re in the right place. You’ll hear clips and references spanning Slughead’s catalog, from “Vamps in Space” to “This Album Is Haunted” and Jimmy Cry, plus talk of their upcoming EP “Tales of Sweat and Stink.” We dig into the creative process behind tracks like “Serpent King,” “I Am Da Moon,” and live favorites “We Hate You, Ross” and “Fly Vampire,” and we talk about samples, synths, and why the band leans into eerie, playful storytelling. Sage Francis drops in with a thoughtful question pulled from the socials. Mr. Dibbs gets his flowers as he preps for tour. And as always, the drawing unfolds on camera while we run rapid-fire Halloween questions, swap horror recommendations, and keep the energy loose and candid. If you’re a fan of underground hip-hop, Strange Famous Records, or rising indie bands like Nalei and Slughead, this is a perfect October watch. Support Slughead’s music on Bandcamp at slughead.bandcamp.com, stream our DOD45 LUVS playlist, and catch new episodes Wednesdays at 8 pm ET when we’re in season. If you’re here from the Sage Francis, Mr. Dibbs, indie hip-hop, podcast, art or live drawing worlds, like, subscribe, and jump into the comments with your top three Halloween movies and one must-add Halloween song. Thanks for riding with The DOD45 Show. Plus we share spooky picks and art talk: Tai’s horror movie favourites (like Scream, Day of the Dead, Creepshow 2, The Crow, Lost Boys) and his song picks (Whistling Past the Graveyard, Murder in the Red Barn, What’s He Building in There?, Little Drop of Poison by Tom Waits). Adrienne’s picks (Lost Boys, Lisa Frankenstein, Interview With the Vampire and Zombie Delight by Buck 65). And coming from Slugghead: Nalei’s film list (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Babysitter, Fear Street 2, Idle Hands) and her track I Want to Be Evil by Eartha Kitt. Soul’s favourite films (Scream, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, Your Monster) and songs (Wicked Game by Chris Isaak, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads, Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell). And don’t miss the bonus ArtByTai picks: film The Hills Have Eyes and song Vlad the Impaler by Kasabian. 🎧 Listen to the DOD45 “Luvs Song Share” playlist for more: https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4  Remember to hit Subscribe, Like, and leave a comment telling us your favourite spooky track or movie. Share this episode with friends and family who love underground hip-hop, art, drawing, Halloween vibes, and independent music culture. Peace. 💻 Other links: ArtByTai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbytai   DOD45 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dod45w   Strange Famous Records: https://StrangeFamousRecords.com   Mr. Dibbs: https://MrDibbs.com   Speakerface Store: https://Speakerface.Store #ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45

<p>Tai sits down with avant-garde emcee <strong>Fatboi Sharif</strong>, the “Garden State Gargoyle,” for a ride through Rahway roots, horror influences, wild conspiracies, and absurd pick-your-poison games.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 What’s Inside</p><p>• Sharif’s instantly recognizable, abstract style<br>• From Big Bird to Berenstain Bears to Natural Born Killers<br>• Pick-your-poisons that spiral from Mad Magazine vs The Source to sharing beds with raccoons<br>• Grapes, Sheetz regrets, and hiding from unexpected door-knocks<br>• Deep dives into Kubrick, Tarantino, Fargo, and alien life<br>• Sage Francis pops in with sneaker lurks, Mr. Dibbs with Miracle Whip debates</p><p><br></p><p>🎞 Movie &amp; Song Recommendations</p><p>• <em>Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text</em> – true-crime mini-series turned nightmare fuel<br>• <em>All the Useless Things These Hands Have Done</em> by SoSo – sorrowful and beautiful [Spotify link]<br>• <em>Rapp is Confusing</em> by The Difference Machine – dense, dizzying wordplay [Spotify link]</p><p>🎧 More in the <strong>DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist</strong>:<br><a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎙 Did You Know?</p><p>• Sharif earned his name <em>Garden State Gargoyle</em> because his music feels like an eerie sculpture come alive.<br>• Collaborations with artists like Moor Mother, billy woods, and Steel Tipped Dove have solidified his place in experimental hip-hop.<br>• Critics have praised his work as “haunting, spiritual, and unforgettable.”</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Other Key Links</p><p>ArtByTai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/artbytai</a><br>DOD45: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dod45w</a><br>Strange Famous Records: <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://StrangeFamousRecords.com</a><br>Mr. Dibbs: <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://MrDibbs.com</a><br>Speakerface Store: <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://Speakerface.Store</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this episode:<br>⭐ Follow &amp; Subscribe<br>📝 Leave a review — it helps way more than you think<br>💬 Share it with your friends, family, or that cousin who only listens to obscure underground rap</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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 &amp; 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. <a href="https://dod45.com/comp" target="_new" rel="noopener">See details here</a>.</p><p>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.</p><p>🎬 Movie and 🎵 Music Recommendations<br>🍿 Film: <em>The Ballad of Wallis Island</em><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTi-e20yVNs&t=23s" target="_new" rel="noopener">Watch here</a><br>A 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.</p><p>🎧 Songs:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvH0LqTUy1U" target="_new" rel="noopener">Beats from the Vault</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bh8ZswJHL4" target="_new" rel="noopener">Patriarch</a></p><p>💿 Explore more on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 LUVS Playlist</a></p><p>🔗 Key Links<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45</a><br><a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br><a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br><a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a></p><p>🗣️ Final Notes<br>Subscribe, 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

<p>🎙 <em>Much Given, Much Tested</em> — And Now, Much Revealed</p><p>🔥 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 <strong>BlackLiq</strong>.</p><p>In this high-voltage episode, we go <strong>track-by-track through BlackLiq’s album </strong><em><strong>Much Given, Much Tested</strong></em> and dive headfirst into everything from parenting and pressure to calling out predators by name and writing verses that linger in your bones.</p><p>Tai draws imagery from the album live while BlackLiq answers a relentless parade of deep, absurd, and revealing questions:<br>• Would he rather lose a toe in a kung-fu tournament or a finger in a table saw accident?<br>• What time of day does he eat lunch—and does it ruin everything?<br>• What trauma still sits in his lyrics?</p><p>Plus:<br>• The return of Mr. Dibbs for the “Mayo vs. Miracle Whip” debate<br>• Our “First, Worst, Thirst” segment with some brutal crowd stories<br>• Wild hypotheticals about Nicolas Cage<br>• Shoutouts to Slug, Sa-Roc, Haphduzn, Mopes, Michael Alan Alien, Noah-O, and more<br>• And a taste of what makes BlackLiq one of the most honest voices in indie rap today</p><p>🎬 <strong>Episode Movie Recommendation</strong>:<br><strong>Athena (2022)</strong> – Directed by Romain Gavras<br>An 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.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRunUkdkK8s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Watch trailer here</a></p><p>🎵 <strong>Episode Song Shares</strong>:<br>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/10R22o555FfB53D7wwQhSV?si=b7697d14c86948c3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">“A Little Bit” – Kenny Segal x K-the-I???</a><br>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5AsQlk9jgaAwErJ91YXIpK?si=32f790612a0f4a79" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">“Xed Eyes” – Holy Fuck</a></p><p>🎧 And don’t miss the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DOD45 LUVS Playlist</a> with more songs from past guests:<br></p><p>—</p><p>🙏 <em>Help us keep this going—your reviews and shares really matter.</em><br>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.</p><p>New episodes most Tuesdays. Drawn by ArtByTai. Hosted with love.<br><a href="http://www.dod45.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.DOD45.com</a> | @dod45w on Instagram</p><p>#BlackLiq #DOD45 #MuchGivenMuchTested #StrangeFamousRecords #ArtByTai #Series8 #IndependentHipHop #PodcastArt #PodcastInterview</p>

<p>📌 <em>This is a past episode of The DOD45 Show.</em></p><p>In this electric conversation, Tai sits down with actor, musician, and unpredictable pop-culture lightning rod <strong>Taryn Manning</strong>. From her viral &quot;Gold Juice&quot; saga to sharing deep thoughts about rhinos and poop (yes… poop), this is the kind of episode that swerves when you expect it to cruise.</p><p>🎤 <strong>Inside the Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Her breakout roles in <em>8 Mile</em>, <em>Crossroads</em>, and <em>Orange Is the New Black</em></p></li><li><p>A candid reflection on media pile-ons after the <em>Whitney Cummings Podcast</em></p></li><li><p>Stories from her time fronting the band <strong>Boomkat</strong> and launching her solo career</p></li><li><p>The bizarrely beautiful story behind her web series <strong>Sht Happens</strong>*—yes, inspired by a real Instagram post</p></li><li><p>A surprise segment with <strong>Sage Francis</strong>, who pulls up a 2012 social media post that leads to a hilarious tangent</p></li><li><p>A childhood game of MASH reveals her alternate life path</p></li><li><p>“The Dish” rapid-fire segment: first concert, first paid gig, and surviving a freakin’ <strong>plane crash</strong></p></li></ul><p>🎧 <strong>Music Recommendations:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/552il5ielHGczcSk86Q7ii?si=34a505c05abe45bf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">&quot;Predator Place&quot; – Doseone</a><br>An experimental hip-hop banger that rattles the brain and punches holes through genre boundaries. Doseone’s distinct flow turns words into sound art.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1rJrDaAVtS9g5ij4T88Rj5?si=61ba944444f24002" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">&quot;Cell Therapy&quot; – Goodie Mob</a><br>A grown-man track from one of Southern rap’s most reflective crews. This song dives into introspection and self-awareness without ever sounding corny.</p></li></ul><p>💡 <em>Did You Know?</em>Taryn once opened for De La Soul on tour with Boomkat. She also voiced a character in the video game <em>Scarface: The World Is Yours</em> and once claimed she identifies more with animals than people—which explains the rhino.</p><p>🎥 <strong>Movie Recommendation:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLO5RYd0dM0" target="_new" rel="noopener"><em>Maggie Moore(s)</em> – Trailer</a><br>This 2023 black comedy mystery blends dark humor with small-town crime suspense. Jon Hamm and Tina Fey shine in this slow-building, character-driven whodunnit that critics called “Coen-lite, but full of charm.”</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎶 Get more music shared on the show:<br>👉 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Luvs Song Share Spotify Playlist</a></p><p>💻 Stay connected:<br>ArtByTai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">@artbytai</a><br>DOD45: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">@dod45w</a><br>Strange Famous Records: <a href="h

<p>🟡 <strong>This is a re-release of a past episode!</strong> Originally aired in 2023, we&#39;re bringing this one back as part of our reuploads following the deletion of our original DOD45 Spotify account in December 2024.</p><p>In this episode, Tai sits down with stand-up comedian, content creator, and Twitch streamer <strong>Lisa Wallen</strong>, whose anime chops are as sharp as her punchlines. From her childhood crush on Steve Martin to her thoughts on modern-day comedy, Lisa shares it all—plus her experiences doing stand-up in Japan, surviving strange audience reactions, and breaking down the dangers of parasocial relationships in streaming culture.</p><p>🎬 <strong>Movie Share:</strong><br><strong>Boy</strong> (dir. Taika Waititi)<br>Set in 1980s New Zealand, <em>Boy</em> follows an 11-year-old&#39;s imaginative world as he grapples with the return of his absent, criminal father. It’s heartfelt, funny, and loaded with emotional truth.<br>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/oP05fUP9xAo?si=Zm_Ojzf3MCvceSf7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Watch Trailer</a></p><p>🎵 <strong>Song Shares:</strong><br>– “Hair Receding” by <strong>Xenia Rubinos</strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6VcKx9zPiyfF5VgviGY6CT?si=9d9dd6c698e449bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Listen on Spotify</a><br>Avant-pop meets political soul in this hauntingly funky, layered sonic protest.<br>– “Antidote” by <strong>Orion Sun</strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1NlGXcWeUSe1s3IgRKcqmB?si=fc57d8d0149c471d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Listen on Spotify</a><br>Lo-fi grooves and poetic heartbreak, straight from one of indie R&amp;B&#39;s most honest voices.</p><p>🧠 We also dive into:<br>– Lisa’s experience as the first stand-up comedian on DOD45<br>– Sophie&#39;s Choices: Lisa Simpson vs. Lisa Loud, Bruce Lee vs. Jet Li<br>– Stand-up vs. streaming, live vs. algorithm<br>– What the hell is &quot;swatting&quot;?<br>– Mental health in comedy &amp; content creation</p><p>🔗 Key Links:<br>ArtByTai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">Instagram</a><br>DOD45: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">Instagram</a><br>Strange Famous Records: <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Website</a><br>Mr. Dibbs: <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Website</a><br>Speakerface Store: <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Shop</a><br>🎧 <strong>DOD45 Luvs Playlist:</strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c</a></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Don’t forget to review, subscribe, and share this with your friends, family, weird coworkers, or anime-obsessed roommates.</p>

<p>⚠️ This is a <strong>rerelease</strong> of Episode 75 of <em>The DOD45 Show</em>, originally aired in November 2023. Spotify deleted our original account in December 2024, so we’re rebuilding the archive and reuploading episodes. YouTube versions stayed intact.</p><p>In this Thanksgiving edition of the show, Tai interviews his real-life cousin <strong>Tom Howard</strong>—a retired pro wrestler, MMA fighter, stuntman, and actor who’s trained legends, fought beasts, and lived to tell the wildest stories.</p><p>This one’s stuffed with:</p><p>🥊 Training with <strong>John Cena</strong> and <strong>Samoa Joe</strong><br>🥊 Founding <strong>Ultimate University</strong><br>🥊 MMA matches with <strong>Eric Butterbean</strong> &amp; <strong>The Korean Colossus</strong><br>🥊 Behind-the-scenes of <em>Nacho Libre</em> and <em>Muay Thai Giant</em><br>🥊 Wrestling in Mexico’s AAA &amp; comparing Lucha Libre to U.S. wrestling<br>🥊 Rolling his van… twice<br>🥊 Wrestling influences like <strong>Shinya Hashimoto</strong> and gimmicks like <em>The Green Beret</em></p><p>🎬 <strong>Movie Share:</strong> <em>Home for the Holidays</em><br>👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/vEguAZ0RqnQ?si=voilIBJR0GQ5K_4n" target="_new" rel="noopener">Watch the trailer</a><br>Directed by <strong>Jodie Foster</strong>, this 1995 film is a masterclass in Thanksgiving dysfunction. Called “a perfectly imperfect holiday movie” by <em>The Atlantic</em>.</p><p>🎶 <strong>Music Share:</strong><br>• Tai spotlights a batch of <strong>unsolicited audience-submitted songs</strong> for the holiday—because who better to soundtrack your Thanksgiving than your fellow DOD45 listeners?<br>• Plus new music from <strong>Vast Aire</strong> (of Cannibal Ox), produced by <strong>Liquid Nails</strong> and featuring <strong>cover art by Tai</strong><br>👉<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1W1epJvTNAeA7tK3wgNW6x" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> on Spotify</a></p><p>🎧 Tap into the full <strong>DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist</strong>:<br>👉 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Playlist</a></p><p>💻 More DOD45 Links:<br>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai</a><br>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45</a><br>• <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br>• <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br>• <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a></p><p>💥 Review, subscribe, and share this with someone who still thinks <em>wrestling’s fake</em>, or someone who needs a little chaos with their turkey. Appreciate you riding with us.</p><p>#DOD45 #TomHoward #WrestlingPodcast #ThanksgivingEpisode #HomeForTheHolidays #CannibalOx #VastAire #PodcastReupload #StrangeFamousRecords</p>

<p>⚠️ <strong>RERELEASE FROM THE VAULTS!</strong><br />This episode originally aired as DOD45 Episode 74, but thanks to Spotify giving our podcast the ol’ digital lobotomy in December 2024, we’re bringing this banger back for those who missed it the first time, or forgot how much it slaps.</p><p>—</p><p>On this episode of The DOD45 Show, Tai sits down with <strong>Mestizo</strong>: underground hip-hop lifer, Makina Muerte co-founder, A7PHA emcee (alongside Doseone), and the guy who once told a Texas cop he was in a Christian rap group just to avoid a ticket.</p><p>As Tai live-draws a snarling, multi-headed wolf, the convo veers into:</p><p>🔺 <em>Many Headed</em> and the A7PHA return<br />🔺 Haunted house stories and ghostly peeping<br />🔺 A bulldog named Chubs (RIP)<br />🔺 Touring with Mopes, working with Mediocre &amp; Controller 7<br />🔺 “Old-man clothes” from the 1940s<br />🔺 The blues, The Coup, Jeremy Renner vs. Piven, and the power of art over algorithms</p><p>If you’re not already hip to Mestizo’s deep and dirty discography… welcome to the rabbit hole.</p><p>—</p><p>🎧 <strong>Song Share:</strong><br />“One After 606” by The Gamma Rays<br />Lo-fi, creepy, and entirely unhinged in the best way. From the <em>Halloween at High Noon: Corpus Vile</em> comp. Possibly Salt Lake’s weirdest musical export.<br />▶️ <a href="https://youtu.be/74XnuEPjje4?si=Ytiyajz4iHMhX13B" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Listen on Spotify</a></p><p>🎬 <strong>Movie Share:</strong><br /><em>Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose</em><br />Simon Pegg &amp; Minnie Driver star in this darkly charming (and totally real-life inspired) tale of a talking mongoose named “Gef” in 1930s England.<br />▶️ <a href="https://youtu.be/yua1KVzAmRA?si=kzTC42boJhfXAJys" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Watch the Trailer</a></p><p>—</p><p>🔥 <strong>Explore Mestizo’s World:</strong><br />🎙 <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mestizo on Bandcamp</a><br />🎙 <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Many Headed – A7PHA EP via Handsmade</a><br />🎙 <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A7PHA (Self-Titled Album)</a><br />🎙 <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mopes</a><br />🎙 <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Controller 7</a></p><p>—</p><p>🖼 ArtByTai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/artbytai</a><br />🎧 DOD45: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/dod45w</a><br />📀 Strange Famous: <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://StrangeFamousRecords.com</a><br />🎛 Mr. Dibbs: <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://MrDibbs.com</a><br />🧢 Speakerface Merch: <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://Speakerface.Store</a></p><p>🎶 DOD45 Luvs Song Share Playlist:<br />▶️ <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c&quo

<p>🔄 Re-Release Notice</p><p>⚠️ <em>This is a past episode from June 2023, originally aired following the Strange Famous Festival in Denver. We're re-releasing it now due to the deletion of our original Spotify feed in December 2024. Thanks for staying with us—this one's worth the rewind.</em></p><p><br /></p><p>🎙️ Episode Overview</p><p>The DOD45 Show takes you deep into the heart of <strong>Strange Famous Festival 2023</strong>, held at Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Tai &amp; Adrienne posted up backstage and at the Strange Famous Airbnb to bring you full conversations and festival coverage with every artist on the bill.</p><p>🎤 <strong>Included in this episode:</strong><br />DJ Zole, Seez Mics, Early Adopted, Mopes, Cas One, Jivin Scientists, Jesse the Tree, BlackLiq, Sleep (Oldominion), Metermaids, Wheelchair Sports Camp, Storm Davis, and Sage Francis.</p><p>It’s a packed house of performances, pre-show nerves, tour stories, and deep Strange Fam love.</p><p>"It wasn’t just a show, it was a family reunion in the form of a festival." — Audience post on IG</p><p>From laughter and freestyle chaos to emotional tributes and onstage catharsis, this episode captures the Strange Famous spirit in full.</p><ul><li><p><strong>“Sea Lion” – Sage Francis</strong><br />A Strange Famous classic and a standout in Sage's headlining set. Fans still echo its lyrics across the community.<br />🎧<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4O8O4AHXZ5t336DAgp7SAZ?si=591f1fec5d334fe5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Listen on Spotify</a></p></li><li><p><strong>“Hard Out Here for a Gimp” – Wheelchair Sports Camp</strong><br />An explosive anthem from Kalyn, amplified by her live band.<br />🎧 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4OI9hj4yoMDYax4WcK3hC4?si=6908dd2199404a00" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Listen on Spotify</a></p></li></ul><p>🧠 <em>Did you know?</em> Sage Francis covered travel and housing for every artist, making this one of the most unified indie hip-hop events of the year—done with heart, not hustle.</p><p><br /></p><p>✅ Help the Show Grow</p><p>⭐ Please rate, review, and follow the show—it helps more Strange Fam find us.</p><p><br />📢 Share this episode with your crew.<br /></p><p>🎧 Tap into the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist</a> for more recs from this and other episodes.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗 Keep Connected</p><p>ArtByTai: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/artbytai</a><br />DOD45: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/dod45w</a><br />Strange Famous Records: <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://StrangeFamousRecords.com</a><br />Mr. Dibbs: <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://MrDibbs.com</a><br />Speakerface Store: <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://Speakerface.Store</a></p><p>#StrangeFam

<p>Runt of <em>Jivin Scientists</em> joins Tai &amp; Adrienne for a deep-digging episode that hits all the good spots—Strange Famous Records, DuckTales nostalgia, desert survival, fishing tales, and the unexpected power of beard oil. It’s a laid-back, layered conversation with one of Tucson’s most underrated hip-hop voices.</p><p>The trio dives into the creation of <em>Cicada</em>, the Jivin Scientists&#39; first release on <strong>Strange Famous Records</strong>, and Runt opens up about balancing a 20+ year music grind with his day-to-day running <strong>Thunder Canyon Brewery</strong>—Tucson’s oldest brewing brand.</p><p>This episode is Tucson-flavored, beer-scented, and hip-hop heavy in all the best ways.</p><p>🎬 <strong>Movie Share:</strong><br>🎞 <em>Turbo Kid</em> – This 2015 post-apocalyptic BMX joyride is equal parts gore and nostalgia. Think <em>Mad Max</em> meets <em>Stranger Things</em>, with synths and sawblades.<br>▶ <a href="https://youtu.be/AFlZ6pVtnv0?si=92aVDDH24w1nJRgy" target="_new" rel="noopener">Watch Trailer</a></p><p>🎵 <strong>Song Shares:</strong><br>– <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6Fs7LqoDYyMjfZh25u9E9q?si=2e65fd736fe949aa" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Three Sisters” by Jay Tillman</a> – A dusty, southern gothic ballad dripping with atmosphere and tension.<br>– <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5D4RigPMCPBm8EmsNLg5m6?si=a224a74da1cd4690" target="_new" rel="noopener">“The Floor” by Buck 65</a> – Spoken-word storytelling at its finest. A haunting trip through memory and emotion.</p><p>🎧 Dive deeper with more tracks like these on the DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist:<br>👉 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Luvs on Spotify</a></p><p>💻 Other Key Links:<br>→ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai Instagram</a><br>→ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Instagram</a><br>→ <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br>→ <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br>→ <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a></p><p>If you dig what we’re doing, please follow, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs something real in their podcast rotation.</p><p>🪰 #StrangeFamousRecords #DOD45 #JivinScientists #Cicada #TucsonMusic #TurboKid #JayTillman #Buck65 #ArtByTai #UndergroundHipHop #PodcastVibes #SongShare #SFR</p>

<p>🎧 Spotify Show Notes:</p><p>🚨 <strong>THIS EPISODE HAS NEVER AIRED… UNTIL NOW.</strong></p><p>That’s right—<em>Episode 64.5</em> of The DOD45 Show sat in the vault, untouched and unheard, until today. Whether it was lost in the chaos or just forgotten by time, this unreleased short-format gem is finally getting its spotlight.</p><p>No guest this round, just 15 raw minutes of <strong>Cryptic Collab</strong> drawing action, paired with a deeply human road story about a desert van breakdown, no cell service, and the early days of hustling ArtByTai across the country. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build something from the ground up—this is that story.</p><p>🎵 <strong>SONG SHARES:</strong><br>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4Okw5Im49vRlERn4KLMQkc?si=1d8506128a7347a7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">“Infinite Source” by Grapetooth</a> – Dreamy synths, moody vibes, and a taste of beautifully unpolished indie chaos. Think Twin Shadow meets early MGMT.<br>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6K8ho8wBA0UfAcJC6vwyf2?si=dd9b37e82d3845b0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">“At (Moves)” by The Temps ft. Wheelchair Sports Camp</a> – From comedian James Acaster’s experimental band. It’s weird, wonderful, and defies genre rules—featuring underground hip-hop royalty Wheelchair Sports Camp.</p><p>🎬 <strong>MOVIE-ISH MENTION:</strong><br>Not a formal movie share this time, but Tai reflects on Watsky’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USqA7v4CAlI" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Exquisite Corpse”</a> track and how it inspired his family’s collaborative drawing game. It’s chaotic, layered, and beautifully bizarre—exactly the kind of creative mess we love.</p><p>🧠 <em>Did you know?</em><br>Watsky’s “Exquisite Corpse” features verses from 9 different artists over 9 minutes. It was recorded during quarantine and praised by fans for its dystopian poetry-meets-speed-rap style. Tai’s own Cryptic Collabs are a visual echo of that chaos—drawn in parts, unseen until the final reveal.</p><p>🎧 Explore more sonic goodness:<br>📀 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Luvs Song Share Playlist</a></p><p>💻 Stay connected:<br>🖌️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai</a><br>🎙️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45</a><br>🌐 <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br>🎧 <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br>🧢 <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a></p><p>🙏 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your weirdest, most creative friends. Every little nudge helps keep the show alive.</p><p>#ArtByTai #DOD45 #PodcastRerelease #NeverBeforeAired #CrypticCollabs #Grapetooth #WheelchairSportsCamp #DrawingPodcast #StrangeFamousRecords #UndergroundArt #StorytimeFromTheRoad</p>

<p>🎙️ 📢 <strong>This is a rerelease of DOD45 Episode 64, originally aired on May 31, 2023.</strong><br>No guest, no rules—just ArtByTai doing what he does best: drawing chaos and talking about life.</p><p>This quick-hit 15-minute episode dives into a live <em>Cryptic Collab</em> drawing session using the classic surrealist <em>Exquisite Corpse</em> method—with help from Tai’s kids. There’s some banter about algorithm nonsense, upcoming shows, pinched nerves, ghost stories that don’t get told, and a few memorable music recs.</p><p>🎧 <strong>SONG SHARES</strong><br>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/52UthFOfrbtnjBMK6jyLqk?si=d121c8c043284804" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nothing Is Safe – Clipping</a><br>A horrorcore masterclass in tension and storytelling. David Diggs (of <em>Hamilton</em> fame) spits cinematic terror over twitchy industrial beats.</p><p>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7Jpt1u0XR7OGLfpsMf5wjv?si=8ea6ae982af44b7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wyrmlands – HMLTD</a><br>Prog-pop? Post-punk? Victorian jazz-metal fever dream? Either way, it slaps. Loud. British art rock at its wildest.</p><p>• <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6BapQIlmKXsjqwPPqScomd?si=4df2b53308404454" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Almond Milk Paradise – Milo</a><br>Lyrical acrobatics and poetic introspection from one of the underground’s sharpest pens. “I can rebuild Castle Grayskull from a pile of dirty laundry...” Enough said.</p><p>🎬 <strong>MOVIE SHARE</strong><br>• <a href="https://youtu.be/AGXopPdTAGs?si=Ct1J7awkH7vFuqrZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Orator (Trailer)</a><br>A stunning film from Samoa about a man of short stature finding his voice in a society that discounts him. Subtle, profound, and deeply human.</p><p>💥 <strong>Did You Know?</strong><br>Tai’s “Cryptic Collab” series has included live pieces with Sean Coss, Kelly Clank, and even street artists at live shows. He’s been reviving the format for festival booths and DOD45 segments, making spontaneous art with fans and guests alike.</p><p>🎧 More music Tai loves:<br>Check out the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 Luvs Song Share Playlist</a></p><p>📢 If you dig what we’re doing, <em>please</em> take a moment to leave a review, share with your people, and subscribe on your favorite platform. It’s the best way to support the show and independent art.</p><p>💻 Follow &amp; Support:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45</a><br><a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br><a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a></p><p>#DOD45 #CrypticCollabs #Clipping #Milo #HMLTD #ArtByTai #ExquisiteCorpse #IndiePodcast #StrangeFamousRecords #DrawingPodcast #PodcastArt #SongShare #MovieShare</p>

<p>🔁 <strong>This is a rereleased episode that originally aired May 24, 2023.</strong></p><p>Sleep of Oldominion and The Chicharones joins DOD45 for a funny, revealing, and moving conversation about life, rap, family, and being a lifelong nerd in a grown man’s world.</p><p>🎨 Tai draws a custom piece while they dive into:<br>• Sleep’s Strange Famous journey<br>• Touring with Josh Martinez and the Chicharones origin<br>• Parenting, philosophy, and surviving on love &amp; laughs<br>• Unexpected success with a lullaby-turned-love-song-turned-Samsung-ad<br>• Collaborations with Talib Kweli, Crooked I, and Chuck D<br>• Life lessons from Minecraft grandmas and dream philosophy</p><p>🎧 <strong>Song Share:</strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1DPMqbabMHKm8bN04arwK8?si=4f86e609be294686" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Screems from Da Old Plantation – King Kapisi</a><br>A landmark Samoan hip-hop track—blending ancestral wisdom, activism, and fierce bars. King Kapisi broke barriers as the first Polynesian artist to top the NZ charts.</p><p>🎥 <strong>Movie Share:</strong><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGXopPdTAGs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Orator</em> (2011)</a> – A hauntingly beautiful Samoan film about reclaiming one’s voice and navigating grief. Praised for its raw performances and lush, culturally grounded storytelling. First Samoan-language feature film.</p><p>📝 <strong>Did You Know?</strong><br>Sleep co-founded one of Oregon’s largest cannabis edibles companies, producing over 60% of the state’s white-label edibles... all while staying underground-legend status in indie hip-hop.</p><p>🎧 DOD45 Luvs Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">Spotify Link</a><br>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai on IG</a><br>🎙️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45 on IG</a><br>🛒 <a href="https://speakerface.store/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Speakerface Store</a><br>🌐 <a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br>🏠 <a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a></p><p>💬 Review the show, share with your crew, and tell your grandma she can still become a Twitch streamer.</p><p>#DOD45 #ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #Sleep #KingKapisi #TheOrator #Chicharones #HipHopPodcast #SamoanCinema</p>

<p>⚠️ This is a <strong>rerelease</strong> of a previously aired episode (original air date: June 17, 2023), but it’s too rich not to revisit. Sage Francis—the indie hip-hop icon and founder of Strange Famous Records—joined Tai for a vulnerable, hilarious, and inspiring conversation right before his big return to the stage at Rhymefest LA and the Strange Famous Fest in Denver.</p><p>🎙️ What you’ll hear:<br>– Sage details the <em>anxiety-fueled odyssey</em> to get to Rhymefest after a multi-year hiatus<br>– Raw stories of fatherhood, therapy, and what it means to cry during your own verses<br>– Hilarious festival chaos, artist neglect, and sneaking into your own show<br>– Sage’s reflections on classic tracks like “Make Them Purr” and “Best of Times”<br>– Deep dives into his essential albums and his ongoing legacy in indie music<br>– A peek at his collab with Chuck D &amp; Buck 65</p><p>🎧 <strong>Music Recommendations from the Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1svIEmWwWWLeaZ9C4LxoZf" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Truth” – Alexander</a><br>From the <em>Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant</em> soundtrack, this slow-burn track evokes resilience through loss.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7CBZxMiCh7W1OMQFhCUsXG" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Sky High” – Ceschi &amp; Factor Chandelier</a><br>From the album <em>Moving Like A Planet</em>, a surreal anthem of unrelenting momentum.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1eZLVPkaYZoTefUncZlFy7" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Silver Spoons” – Cas One &amp; Alexander Brown</a><br>Heavy, poetic, and introspective—Cas One at his lyrical peak.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0hUumL6wZTzRmNgH4bXAXp" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Inherited Scars” – Sage Francis</a><br>A haunting reflection on trauma and personal legacy.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ik9fSLOPVvXGqWw1RDN5E" target="_new" rel="noopener">“Gaims” – KAMAUU</a><br>A quirky bounce track with experimental vocals and clever playfulness.</p></li></ul><p>🎬 <strong>Movie Mentioned:</strong><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02PPMPArNEQ" target="_new" rel="noopener"><em>Guy Ritchie&#39;s The Covenant</em></a><br>Tough and unexpectedly restrained, the film follows an Afghan interpreter and a U.S. soldier through loyalty, war, and survival.</p><p>📌 <strong>Did You Know?</strong><br>Sage Francis’s 2014 album <em>Copper Gone</em> was written in a secluded Rhode Island home and reflects his withdrawal from public life. The emotional weight behind tracks like “Make Them Purr” and “Vonnegut Busy” stem from his experiences with grief, artistic fatigue, and rebuilding from solitude.</p><p>🔗 Support the artists &amp; partners:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbytai" target="_new" rel="noopener">ArtByTai</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dod45w" target="_new" rel="noopener">DOD45</a><br><a href="https://strangefamousrecords.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Strange Famous Records</a><br><a href="https://mrdibbs.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mr. Dibbs</a><br><a

<p>🎙️ This is a <strong>re-release</strong> of a past DOD45 episode originally lost when Spotify shut down our old podcast account. We’re rebuilding the archive here, so thanks for catching this one again—or for the first time.</p><p>In this episode, our scheduled guest canceled last minute (classic), but instead of folding, Tai &amp; Adrienne flipped the mics on and let it roll. What followed is an off-the-cuff hang packed with wild stories, travel tangents, and a few heartfelt gems.</p><p>Here’s what’s inside:<br>• Harrison Ford spotted on a sidewalk in Atlanta—no joke<br>• Packing for Samoa: blowholes, dwarf caves, underwater sanctuaries, and cultural etiquette tips<br>• A guinea pig that looked like a tiger (allegedly)<br>• Song shares still worth your ears:<br> – “Girl Crazy” by Cherrywine (aka Shabazz Palaces/Digable Planets)<br> – “Animal in Man” by dead prez<br>• Tai &amp; Adrienne’s son shows off some insane musical ear training<br>• Moab flashbacks, oat milk hot takes, and a rant about guests flaking too close to call time</p><p>DOD45 is a visual podcast hosted by artist Tai Taeoalii (@artbytai) and co-host Adrienne. Each episode features surreal art created live during in-depth convos with artists, musicians, and creatives. This time, it’s just the two of them—but the episode’s still fully loaded.</p><p>🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you&#39;re diggin’ what we do<br>📺 Catch the visual version on YouTube every Wednesday at 8PM EST<br>🖼 artbytai.com | dod45.com<br>📲 IG: @dod45w | @artbytai<br>Peace.</p>

<p>We’re bringing this one back for a reason. Originally aired during Series 5, this bite-sized episode features a soul-nourishing pop-in from the one and only <strong>Doseone</strong>, celebrating the release of his album, <em>Even With Demons</em>.</p><p>Tai and Adrienne chop it up with Dose about art, therapy, creative resilience, and the power of <em>not</em> streaming. This physical-only EP (limited to 300 vinyl, 100 tapes) sparked a deeper convo on authenticity in the indie music world—and why Doseone’s music has always felt like family.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong><br>🎙️ Doseone drops in to talk about his EP <em>Even With Demons</em><br>🎨 Tai shares art made for Dose and discusses the creative process<br>🧠 Dose breaks down how therapy and loss reshaped his artistic identity<br>🔥 The trio riffs on industry fatigue, ambient music, and the meaning behind going physical-only<br>💽 Bonus shoutouts to A7PHA II, Buck 65’s <em>King of Drums</em>, and more handmade gems<br>🎧 Plus: Surprise Sophie&#39;s Choice question, back tattoo dilemmas, and a whole lot of warm chaos</p><p>💡 <em>Even With Demons</em> was a physical-only drop from Hands Made, continuing Dose’s mission to give something rare and real to the people who truly listen.</p><p>—</p><p>👉 Full video episodes: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai</a><br>🎨 Get Tai’s art: <a href="http://www.artbytai.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.artbytai.com</a><br>🌐 More: DOD45.com<br>Follow @artbytai on IG &amp; TikTok</p><p>#DOD45 #ArtByTai #Doseone #EvenWithDemons #HandsMade #VisualPodcast #UndergroundHipHop #IndiePodcast #NoStreaming #AmbientRap #Series5Flashback #BackTattooChoices</p>

<p>We’re diving back into our <em>Series 5</em> archives for this bite-sized banger—an experimental, vibe-heavy turning point for the show, back when we were still toe-dipping into the chaos pool.</p><p>Originally released during our “structure meets madness” season, this ep caught Tai &amp; Adrienne in rare form: teasing BIG guests, riffing on weird questions, and live-drawing an album cover for the poetic powerhouse <strong>Myles Bullen</strong>. (Spoiler: That album still slaps.)</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>🎙️ Exclusive early teasers about the lineup for Series 5<br>🎨 Tai works live on cover art for Myles Bullen<br>🌀 Behind-the-scenes of mARTch Madness, Tai’s annual art insanity fest<br>🧠 Adrienne tosses curveball questions that leave Tai confused and slightly amused<br>🎧 Sprinkles of insight, chaos, and DOD45-brand weirdness</p><p><strong>DID YOU KNOW?</strong><br>Myles Bullen’s music was spotlighted by NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest and hailed by Underground Hip Hop Blog as <em>“a deeply vulnerable ride through the human experience.”</em> He blends rap, poetry, and open wounds into something that hits the gut.</p><p>—</p><p>💥 Rewind, rewatch, or just vibe with us again.<br>And if you&#39;re diggin’ what we’re doing, RATE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE. It helps keep the indie weirdos alive in the algorithm void.</p><p>—</p><p>📺 Full video episodes: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai</a><br>🎨 Scoop the art: <a href="http://www.artbytai.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.artbytai.com</a><br>🔗 More: DOD45.com<br>Follow @artbytai on IG &amp; TikTok</p><p>#DOD45 #ArtByTai #MylesBullen #mARTchMadness #UndergroundHipHop #VisualPodcast #IndiePodcast #MrDibbsTheme #Series5Energy #AlbumArtLive #PodcastRewind</p>

<p>We’re crackin’ open the vault for a celebratory rerun of <em>EPISODE 50</em>—a milestone moment originally aired live during Series 4. This was the era where things finally clicked: tighter format, smoother flow, Dibbs dropped the theme music, and we hit our groove… at least compared to the glorious chaos of Series 3.</p><p>If you&#39;re just catching up, this one’s packed with wild stories, weird art, and heartfelt shoutouts to the early-day DOD45 heads who helped build this strange little empire.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>🎨 Tai draws a piece live, based on audience suggestions<br>🕊️ Tribute to Trugoy the Dove (De La Soul) with an awkward 90s backstage encounter<br>🔥 Tai breaks down the controversy behind <em>The Last Suffer</em> art piece<br>🏠 How Tai &amp; Adrienne <em>accidentally</em> opened a gallery in Hannibal, Missouri<br>🩸 The time Tai got stabbed in the knee by a friend (yes, for real)<br>🙏 Big appreciation for fans, guests, and the indie podcast fam<br>🎧 Surprise questions from Mr. Dibbs &amp; Sage Francis</p><p><strong>Did You Know?</strong><br>De La Soul’s <em>3 Feet High and Rising</em> was inducted into the National Recording Registry for its cultural impact. And Tai’s Ol&#39; Blue Gallery has now welcomed visitors from over 15 countries—all in the hometown of Mark Twain.</p><p>🧠 This was a big one for us. A real turning point.<br>💥 If you dig the show, please RATE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE. It helps keep us alive in the algorithm apocalypse.</p><p>—</p><p>📺 Watch the video version: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/@ArtByTai</a><br>🖼️ Scoop Tai’s art, prints, &amp; originals: <a href="http://www.artbytai.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.artbytai.com</a><br>🌐 Everything else: DOD45.com<br>Follow @artbytai on IG &amp; TikTok</p><p>#DOD45 #ArtByTai #TrugoyTheDove #DeLaSoul #OlBlueGallery #MrDibbs #SageFrancis #PodcastThrowback #Series4Era #TheLastSuffer #VisualPodcast #IndependentPodcast #Episode50</p>

<p><strong>Seez Mics – With SFR, Strange Famous Synergy &amp; Absurd Hypotheticals</strong></p><p>⚠️ Want your question read on the show? DM @dod45w on IG or drop it in the Spotify Q&amp;A section—we actually check that now.</p><p>We’re kickin’ off Episode 114 with a return guest and Strange Famous mainstay : <strong>Seez Mics</strong> is back on the DOD45 Show to break down his collab-heavy album <em>With SFR</em>, 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.</p><p>💬 Topics in this episode include:<br>– Who actually had the best verse on the album?<br>– What it was like creating a “group chat” in audio form<br>– Battle rap roots and podcast past<br>– Storytelling, awkward tracks, and fan-submitted chaos<br>– Mayo or Miracle Whip? (Thanks, Dibbs.)<br>– Art, trust, and the curse of “nicest guy in indie rap”<br>– Adrienne Googles weird stuff mid-show<br>– Tai draws the entire time, and yes, the guest gets the original<br>– Rapid-fire “Pick Your Poison” choices that get...weird</p><p>🎨 Tai&#39;s finished drawing for Seez is directly inspired by the album <em>With SFR</em> and is available as a print at <a href="http://www.dod45.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.dod45.com</a>.</p><p>🎧 <strong>New Music Shared in the Episode:</strong><br>&quot;Sigils&quot; – Defcee, Parallel Thought &amp; Fatboi Sharif<br>&quot;There&#39;s More to Life (Intro)&quot; – Dylan Owen<br>&quot;Fresh Air&quot; – Awol One, Id Obelus, Rove &amp; Myka 9<br>&quot;XXX&quot; – Atmosphere (30-year anniversary track)<br>&quot;Entropy&quot; – NicNak</p><p>📽️ <strong>MOVIE RECOMMENDATION:</strong><br>🎬 <em>Run Lola Run</em> (1998)<br>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYnsUdO6H0" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYnsUdO6H0</a><br>A 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.</p><p>🎵 <strong>HOST MUSIC PICKS:</strong><br>• Adrienne’s Pick:<br>&quot;Piece of Mind&quot; by sleepingdogs<br>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr_Ux4JivvU" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr_Ux4JivvU</a></p><p>• Tai’s Pick:<br>&quot;Goo Goo Wah Wah&quot; by Wah Wah Watson<br>▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9Y2xeg2aE" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9Y2xeg2aE</a><br>— Wah Wah pedal wizardry from 1976, funky and endlessly re-listenable.</p><p>🔥 Check out the full <strong>DOD45 LUVS</strong> playlist on Spotify:<br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4dn8I37ew07y7aCeCs6qAn?si=b856689724da4b7c</a></p><p>📢 <strong>Support the Show &amp; Artists:</strong><br>• Buy prints and merch: <a href="http://www.dod45.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.dod45.com</a><br>• Follow Tai’s art: instagram.com/artbytai<br>• Show updates and live streams: instagram.com/dod45w<br>• Music and more