The DOD45 Show

Sage Francis on The DOD45 Show | Episode 120

A New Year conversation with one of independent hip hop’s most thoughtful voices.

In this episode of The DOD45 Show, we’re joined by Sage Francis, rapper, poet, label head, and founding force behind Strange Famous Records. This is a focused, reflective discussion about memory, internet culture, touring, creative longevity, and what it means to speak honestly while moments are still unfolding.

We talk about growing up in the same cultural era without living the same life, how pop culture imprints differently when you’re young...

STRANGE FAMOUS FAMILY FEUD HOLIDAY SPECIAL

The DOD45 Show
Survey says chaos.

This is the Strange Famous Family Feud Holiday Special, a full length game show episode from The DOD45 Show, featuring artists from Strange Famous Records in a no rules, no sponsors, no safety rails version of classic Family Feud energy. Unfunded. Unsponsored. Unregulated.

Just real friendships, real competition, and the kind of arguing that only happens when people you love start fighting over imaginary points like it actually matters. If you grew up watching Family Feud during the holidays while...

On this episode of The DOD45 Show we sit down with two of the funniest and most genuine creators in the Strange Famous orbit. Jesse the Tree and Mopes join us to talk about their brand new Strange Famous Records album Worm in Heaven and the conversation swings from deep introspection to absolute comedy with no warning at all. These two bring out the best in each other and the best in the room.

We talk about everything from childhood hangouts to creative rituals to the kind of small everyday memories that end up shaping entire careers...

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. W...

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, p...

Chicago’s shapeshifting sound-architect NNAMDÏ joins The DOD45 Show for a wild, funny, and unexpectedly vulnerable conversation. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of Sooper Records, NNAMDÏ has become one of the most inventive forces in independent music... balancing math-rock precision, hip-hop attitude, and avant-pop chaos.

We talk about growing up Nigerian-American, walking away from engineering, and building an ecosystem for weird, fearless music. He breaks down the art behind Brat and Please Have a Seat, talks about ego, anxiety, and staying human on tour (“that ship has sailed”), and explains why Philly and Toronto hold special magic for him. Then come t...

This Halloween edition of The DOD45 Show features Slugghead... siblings Nalei and Soul, talking creativity, horror, drawing, spooky soundscapes and their new EP. They chat about growing up making music in Salt Lake City, the roots of Slugghead (born out of boredom, imagination and genre‐blending alt-pop, punk, electronic and experimental soundscapes), their 2024 live album Ol’ Blue Gallery Live!, their latest full-length Jimmy Cry (2025) and the upcoming EP (featuring the track “I Cried on Stage With Sage Francis”).

You’ll hear stories about the weirdest places they’ve stayed, the scariest songs they’ve written, Halloween costume horror stories, z...

Tai sits down with avant-garde emcee Fatboi Sharif, the “Garden State Gargoyle,” for a ride through Rahway roots, horror influences, wild conspiracies, and absurd pick-your-poison games.

🔍 What’s Inside

• Sharif’s instantly recognizable, abstract style
• From Big Bird to Berenstain Bears to Natural Born Killers
• Pick-your-poisons that spiral from Mad Magazine vs The Source to sharing beds with raccoons
• Grapes, Sheetz regrets, and hiding from unexpected door-knocks
• Deep dives into Kubrick, Tarantino, Fargo, and alien life
• Sage Francis pops in with sneaker lurks, Mr. Dibbs with Miracle Whip debates

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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 th...

🎙 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...

📌 This is a past episode of The DOD45 Show.

In this electric conversation, Tai sits down with actor, musician, and unpredictable pop-culture lightning rod Taryn Manning. From her viral "Gold Juice" 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.

🎤 Inside the Episode:

Her breakout roles in 8 Mile, Crossroads, and Orange Is the New Black

A candid reflection on media pile-ons after the Whitney Cummings Podcast

Stories from her time fronting the band Boomkat and laun...

🟡 This is a re-release of a past episode! Originally aired in 2023, we're bringing this one back as part of our reuploads following the deletion of our original DOD45 Spotify account in December 2024.

In this episode, Tai sits down with stand-up comedian, content creator, and Twitch streamer Lisa Wallen, 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.

🎬 Movi...

⚠️ This is a rerelease of Episode 75 of The DOD45 Show, 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.

In this Thanksgiving edition of the show, Tai interviews his real-life cousin Tom Howard—a retired pro wrestler, MMA fighter, stuntman, and actor who’s trained legends, fought beasts, and lived to tell the wildest stories.

This one’s stuffed with:

🥊 Training with John Cena and Samoa Joe
🥊 Founding Ultimate University
🥊 MMA matches with Eric Butterbean & The Korean Colossus
🥊 Behind-the...

⚠️ RERELEASE FROM THE VAULTS!
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.

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On this episode of The DOD45 Show, Tai sits down with Mestizo: 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.

As Tai live-draws a snarling, mu...

🔄 Re-Release Notice

⚠️ 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.

🎙️ Episode Overview

The DOD45 Show takes you deep into the heart of Strange Famous Festival 2023, held at Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Tai & Adrienne posted up backstage and at the Strange Famous Airbnb to bring you full conversations and festival coverage with every artist on the bill.

🎤 Included in...

Runt of Jivin Scientists joins Tai & 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.

The trio dives into the creation of Cicada, the Jivin Scientists' first release on Strange Famous Records, and Runt opens up about balancing a 20+ year music grind with his day-to-day running Thunder Canyon Brewery—Tucson’s oldest brewing brand.

This episode is Tucson-flavored, beer-scented, and hip-hop heavy in all the best...

🎧 Spotify Show Notes:

🚨 THIS EPISODE HAS NEVER AIRED… UNTIL NOW.

That’s right—Episode 64.5 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.

No guest this round, just 15 raw minutes of Cryptic Collab 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 som...

🎙️ 📢 This is a rerelease of DOD45 Episode 64, originally aired on May 31, 2023.
No guest, no rules—just ArtByTai doing what he does best: drawing chaos and talking about life.

This quick-hit 15-minute episode dives into a live Cryptic Collab drawing session using the classic surrealist Exquisite Corpse 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.

🎧 SONG SHARES
• Nothing Is Safe – Clipping
A horrorcore masterclass in tension and storytelling. David Diggs (of Hamilton fame) spits cinematic...

🔁 This is a rereleased episode that originally aired May 24, 2023.

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.

🎨 Tai draws a custom piece while they dive into:
• Sleep’s Strange Famous journey
• Touring with Josh Martinez and the Chicharones origin
• Parenting, philosophy, and surviving on love & laughs
• Unexpected success with a lullaby-turned-love-song-turned-Samsung-ad
• Collaborations with Talib Kweli, Crooked I, and Chuck D
• Life lessons from Minecraft grandmas and dream philosophy

🎧 Son...

⚠️ This is a rerelease 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.

🎙️ What you’ll hear:
– Sage details the anxiety-fueled odyssey to get to Rhymefest after a multi-year hiatus
– Raw stories of fatherhood, therapy, and what it means to cry during your own verses
– Hilarious festival chaos, artist neglect, and...

🎙️ This is a re-release 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.

In this episode, our scheduled guest canceled last minute (classic), but instead of folding, Tai & 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.

Here’s what’s inside:
• Harrison Ford spotted on a sidewalk in Atlanta—no joke
• Packing for Samoa: bl...

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 Doseone, celebrating the release of his album, Even With Demons.

Tai and Adrienne chop it up with Dose about art, therapy, creative resilience, and the power of not 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.

In this episode:
🎙️ Doseone drops in to talk about his EP Even With Demons
...

We’re diving back into our Series 5 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.

Originally released during our “structure meets madness” season, this ep caught Tai & Adrienne in rare form: teasing BIG guests, riffing on weird questions, and live-drawing an album cover for the poetic powerhouse Myles Bullen. (Spoiler: That album still slaps.)

In this episode:

🎙️ Exclusive early teasers about the lineup for Series 5
🎨 Tai works live on cover art for Myles Bullen
🌀 Behind-the-scenes of mARTch Madness, Tai’s...

We’re crackin’ open the vault for a celebratory rerun of EPISODE 50—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.

If you'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.

In this episode:

🎨 Tai draws a piece live, based on audience suggestions
🕊️ Tribute to Trugoy t...

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...

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 possession

Whether Dose would battle or collab with his 20-year-old self

Dogs doing calculus, birds ignoring traffic laws

Sage Francis lurking tweets and Dove’s 10-year plug-in dependency

A Mr. Dibbs “Mayo or Miracle Whip” moment

“Bullshit magic,” open-toe shoes, and wild west alter-egos

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 pie...

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 pie...

Remember back in Series 4 when we were finally getting our act together? Yeah, this episode dropped Feb 15, 2023—we had new Mr. Dibbs theme music, tighter pacing, actual flow... and a podcast host still drawing mutant animals in real time. We’d evolved a ton since the chaotic mess of Series 3. But now that we’re deep into Series 8, we’re re-releasing this wild, wormhole of an episode because—get this—Spotify terminated our original account like absolute maniacs. Yep, they nuked our entire podcast history.

So we’re bringing them back. All of 'em. As many past episodes as we can...

Originally dropped on Feb 8, 2023 during our all-killer, no-filler Series 4, this episode marked a turning point for The DOD45 Show. We had finally cracked the format code, the pacing hit like a perfect beat drop, and Mr. Dibbs had just laced us with our now-iconic theme music. The evolution from Series 3? Massive. Were we at our current post-Series-7 peak? Not yet. But the monster was waking up...

💥 And then... Spotify did the dumbest thing imaginable: terminated our entire podcast account. Yup. No warning, no explanation, just poof. So now, we’re re-releasing this gem (and all the others!) between ne...

🛹 Originally dropped Feb. 1, 2023 (Series 4)
🧯 Re-released now because Spotify fumbled the bag and torched our podcast account like a bad landlord with a grudge.

🎙️ In this pivotal Series 4 episode of The DOD45 Show, Tai (@ArtByTai) and Adrienne sat down with the two unstoppable visionaries behind Sk8 Liborius — Bryan Bedwell and David Blum — who took a crumbling Gothic Revival church in St. Louis and turned it into a punk palace, underground skate utopia, and creative sanctuary for the misfit masses.

👂 If you missed this when it first aired, now’s your second chance to catch one of the most inspiring conve...

🚨 Originally dropped January 25th, 2023. Brought back from the grave thanks to Spotify pulling a bonehead move and killing off our entire podcast feed. (Nice one, Spotify. Real helpful.) So now we’re re-uploading every single one of our past episodes—sometimes daily—between our new Series 8 drops. You're welcome.

This heater came straight outta Series 4—that glorious run when we finally locked in the pacing, sharpened the format, and debuted that fresh Mr. Dibbs-produced theme music. We were dialed in… though, yeah, still rough around the edges. But damn if we weren’t on the verge of something big.<...

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 ben...

Originally released January 18, 2023, this off-the-rails solo episode from Series 3 of The DOD45 Show is back as part of our full re-release blitz—dropping as many past episodes as we can (sometimes daily) between new Series 8 drops. Why? Because Spotify pulled a boneheaded move and nuked our original podcast account. So now we’re rebuilding it—louder, weirder, better.

Now, let’s be clear—we don’t usually drop guest-less episodes. It’s not really our thing. We’ve always figured our audience wants the chaos of conversations, not just Tai ranting into the void. But this one? This one worked. So...

Originally released on January 4, 2023, this gem from Series 3 of The DOD45 Show returns as part of our full podcast archive re-upload. Why the rerun? Because Spotify, in all its wisdom, decided to shut down our original podcast account—so now we’re bringing every episode back, as many as possible, sometimes daily, in between new drops from Series 8. Thanks for the detour, Spotify.

By the time this one aired, we’d hit our Series 3 stride. The format had started locking in, the pacing was almost dialed, and we were finally loosening the screws enough to let the madness fl...

Lists, Scares, and Alien Clowns: The DOD45 Halloween Special | Series 3, Episode 33

Originally released on October 26, 2022, this Halloween banger from Series 3 of The DOD45 Show is back from the crypt as part of our episode resurrection mission. We're reuploading all of our past episodes—sometimes daily, as many as we can squeeze in between our new Series 8 drops—because Spotify made the genius decision to terminate our original podcast account. We’re not bitter, just busy… uploading.

By Series 3, we had started hitting our stride—tightening pacing, locking in format, and finally feeling the rhythm of what the show...

Originally released October 19th, 2022, this classic Series 3 episode of The DOD45 Show is back from the archives as part of our massive re-release campaign — because Spotify decided to pull the rug out from under us and terminate our original account. Their loss. Your second chance to catch (or relive) the madness.

During Series 3, we had nearly locked into our signature format and pacing. Major strides had been made since Series 2, but we were still a few wild leaps away from the tightly-wound chaos you see now, post-Series 7. Watching these episodes is seeing a work in progress that alread...

Originally dropped January 30, 2022, this Series 2 finale of The DOD45 Show is back from the archives. We are rereleasing past episodes daily until we reload our full library — all thanks to a boneheaded move by Spotify when they terminated our original podcast account. Their loss. Your gain.

At the time of this recording, we had made huge leaps from Series 1, but we were still a few miles from the chaos-crafted machine that is Series 7 and beyond. Watching these early episodes is like looking at blueprints for the building we have now.

In this episode, Tai chopped it...

🌀 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”...

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...

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...

💥 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 to...

💥 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.

🎭 SA...

🎤💥 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 sli...

🔥 Originally aired November 8, 2023, during the wild ride that was Series 6—our season of format flips, fresh graphics, and the debut of fan-fave segment “The Dish: Firsts, Worsts & Favorites.” We had finally greased the gears but were still throwing curveballs to keep you guessing.

🚨And thanks to Spotify pulling a bonehead move and TERMINATING our original DOD45 Show account (yeah… real forward-thinking, Spotify 👎)—we’re resurrecting ALL our past episodes, two or more a day, until we’re back in full force. So here’s your shot to relive, rewatch, or rage-listen to the chaos.

💥 And chaos it was.

For Episo...

🎙️ Back from the archives and back on your feeds—this gem originally dropped April 5, 2023, during Series 5 of The DOD45 Show! We’d finally hit our stride with the show’s structure by then—though still tossing in wild experiments like slap-boxing stories & random Marcus Aurelius references. You know, finding the groove but still leaving room to wreck the place.

🚨We’re re-releasing ALL past episodes (two or more a day!) thanks to Spotify hitting the self-destruct button on our original account (💀 real smooth, Spotify)—so now's your chance to catch this classic if you missed it!

👑 This one's a banger...

ORIGINALLY AIRED: DECEMBER 21, 2022
…but thanks to Spotify deciding to hit the ol’ self-destruct button on our entire podcast account (because, apparently, indie shows = expendable), we’re bringing ALL our past episodes back—2+ a day—until every last one is resurrected.
So if you missed this absolute holiday banger the first time, now’s your chance to unwrap it again. 🎁🎙️
(And hey, Spotify… maybe next time, send a fruit basket first before you wipe out years of work? 🤡)

Back in Series 4, Episode 41, Tai (@ArtByTai) & Adrienne invited Strange Famous Records’ own captain, Sage Francis, to cozy up for a special holiday-them...

Originally aired Nov 16, 2022 – back now because Spotify pulled the plug & terminated our original DOD45 feed (classic corporate move 😒). So we’re re-releasing EVERY episode—2+ a day—until they’re all back and better than ever.

🔥 In this Series 3 classic, Tai & Adrienne had an introspective, off-the-rails convo with actor, playwright & theatre genius Whit Hertford—child star of Jurassic Park, founder of Riot Act Theatre, & all-around creative powerhouse.

🎨 Tai sketched Whit a punk rock buffalo carrying the Whitby Abbey (yep, that happened) while they dove into art, theatre, film, and life’s curveballs.

Series 3 was where we...

🚨 Originally dropped on October 12, 2022, this classic Series 3 gem featuring the brilliant Myles Bullen is BACK—because Spotify pulled a boneheaded move and terminated our entire DOD45 podcast account 🤦‍♂️. So now, we’re rereleasing every single one of our past episodes—2 or more a day—until they’re all right back where they belong. (Thanks for the extra workload, Spotify. Real smooth.)

But honestly, this episode aged like fine wine 🍷 and deserves another spin.

💥 Series 3 was the season where we hit our groove—format tighter, pacing smoother, vibes dialed in. We weren’t quite the juggernaut we are now post-Series 7, but we’d defi...

🔥 Another one from the vault! This Series 2 episode with Mopes (formerly Prolyphic) from the @strangefamousrecords fam originally dropped Jan 23, 2022—back when we were still finding our footing, shaping the DOD45 Show into what it is today. And now, thanks to Spotify pulling a Spotify (aka nuking our entire podcast account for no good reason 🙄), we’re re-releasing two or more episodes a day until every single one is back where it belongs. So hit FOLLOW and buckle up.

🖊️ While Tai sketches a stag with owls tangled in its antlers, he and Adrienne sit down with Mopes to talk about:
💔 The lifelong ago...

💀🚨 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...

🔥 Back from the grave! No thanks to Spotify’s brilliant decision to terminate The DOD45 Show podcast account (seriously, what was that about? 🤦‍♂️), we’re rereleasing ALL our past episodes at lightning speed—two or more a day until they're ALL back up! So if you missed this gem the first time, or just need another dose of Grouch wisdom, now’s your chance!

Originally aired: Nov. 1, 2023 | Series 6: New format, new graphics, & the debut of "The Dish" 🍽️

🦁 Episode 72 brings you the Mighty Grouch from the legendary Living Legends crew, here to talk about their long-awaited full-length album The Return, their fir...

📢 Spotify did us dirty—straight up terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account for no good reason, wiping out all our episodes. But we’re back at it, re-uploading every single one—two (or more) a day until the archives are fully restored. So if you missed out before, now’s your shot to catch every last banger we dropped. Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and tell your weird uncle and artsy best friend. We need all the support we can get after this nonsense. 🖕🎧

💥 Originally released March 29, 2023, in Series 5—back when we were hitting our stride, figuring out the per...

🚨 RERELEASE ALERT! 🚨 Another day, another past episode resurrected from the Spotify Purge of ’24 (great job, Spotify, real forward-thinking move there. 👏👏). But hey, their loss is your gain—because we’re dropping two or more episodes a day until all our classics are back where they belong!

This one originally aired on December 14, 2022, right in the thick of Series 4—a season where we had things dialed in. The format? Locked. The pacing? Nailed. The Mr. Dibbs-produced theme music? Finally in place. We had made huge strides since Series 3… but we still weren’t quite the polished juggernaut we are now beyond Series 7. There were a few...

🚨 RE-UP ALERT! 🚨 Thanks to Spotify’s ✨brilliant✨ decision to terminate The DOD45 Show podcast account (yeah, we’re calling you out, Spotify 👀), we’re rereleasing all our past episodes—two or more a day—until they’re ALL back where they belong. So, if you missed this one the first time (or just need a good laugh), it’s back, baby! 🔥

This episode originally dropped on October 5, 2022, in Series 3—a season where we finally started hitting our stride, tightening the format, and figuring out our pacing. We were miles ahead of where we started in Series 2, but still light-years from where we are no...

💥 Back from the dead—because Spotify did us dirty! Yep, those geniuses at Spotify terminated our entire podcast account (for no good reason), so now we’re rereleasing every single episode (two or more a day!) until we’re caught up. That means YOU get another chance to relive this Series 2 classic from Jan 9, 2022, later re-dropped in Series 3’s "Be Kind Please Rewind" edition on Nov 2, 2022. We’ve combined the intros from both releases so you don’t miss a thing!

🧠 Did you know? Blockhead's real name is Tony Simon, and his father, Sidney Simon, was a sculptor whose work is part of the...

🚨 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...

🚨 RE-UP ALERT! 🚨 Thanks to Spotify’s brilliant decision to terminate our podcast account (cheers for that, by the way 🙄), we’re on a mission to bring back every episode—two or more a day—until the whole DOD45 archive is back where it belongs. So, if you missed this gem the first time around (originally dropping on October 25, 2023), you’re in luck. Or if you caught it before, let’s be real—you want to relive it.

This one’s from Series 6, where we shook things up with new graphics, format tweaks, and our fresh segment, "The Dish"—Firsts, Worsts, and Favorit...

💀 Spotify tried to kill our podcast, but we’re UNSTOPPABLE. They hit that “delete” button on The DOD45 Show podcast account like a clumsy intern spilling coffee on the mainframe. But guess what? We’re back, and we’re dropping EVERY past episode—2+ a day until they’re ALL back online!

This one originally aired March 22, 2023, during Series 5—the season where we had the structure locked in but were still experimenting with segments and new ideas. By then, we had come a LONG way since Series 4, but looking back from beyond Series 7, it’s wild to see how much further we’ve taken it...

💀 Spotify tried to erase us, but we’re BACK. They pulled some absolute corporate clownery and terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account, but jokes on them—now we’re re-releasing EVERY episode (2+ a day until we’re fully restored!)

This one originally aired Dec. 7, 2022, in Series 4—the season where we had things pretty much figured out. The pacing was tight, the format was solid, and we even had that crispy Mr. Dibbs-produced theme music—but looking back from beyond Series 7, we still had some room to level up.

🔥 In this episode, Tai & Adrienne sit down with producer, rapper, beatmake...

💀 Spotify tried to erase us, but we’re BACK! They pulled a ridiculous move and terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account—but joke’s on them, ‘cause now we’re re-releasing ALL our past episodes (2+ a day until they’re ALL back up!)

This episode originally aired Sept. 28, 2022, during Series 3—the season where we really found our groove. By then, we had figured out the pacing, nearly locked in the format, and smoothed out the rough edges from Series 2. Still, looking back from beyond Series 7, it’s wild to see how much we’ve evolved!

🔥 In this one, Tai & Adrienne sit down...

🔥 Back from the archives & better than ever! We’re re-releasing ALL our past episodes—two (or more!) a day—after Spotify did the dumbest thing imaginable and terminated our podcast account. (Nice one, guys. 💀) But hey, joke’s on them because we’re back, and now’s your chance to relive the journey from the ground up before Series 8 begins.

This throwback from Series 2 (originally dropped Dec. 19, 2021) finds us figuring out the rhythm, tightening the flow, and making major leaps from Series 1—though let’s be real, we were still miles away from the well-oiled machine you see now beyond Series 7. Duration: 01:57:45

🚨 THEY TRIED TO ERASE US, BUT WE’RE BACK! 🚨

💀 EPISODE 70: CARNAGE THE EXECUTIONER 💀

In case you missed it (or in case Spotify decided to delete your memory along with our podcast 😤), we’re bringing back EVERY SINGLE PAST EPISODE of The DOD45 Show—because, yeah, Spotify actually terminated our account for no good reason. So now, we’re re-releasing 2+ episodes a day until they’re ALL back up! Get ready for an onslaught.

This one originally aired October 18, 2023, during our game-changing Series 6, where we switched up the format, threw in new graphics, and introduced “The Dish” segment—Firs...

🎤 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 q...

🔥 They tried to shut us down, but we’re back with a vengeance! 🔥

Yep, Spotify pulled a fast one and terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account (seriously, Spotify…🙄), but you can’t keep a good show down! We're re-uploading ALL our past episodes—2 (or more) a day—until they're back where they belong! Buckle up and enjoy the ride! 🎢

This one’s a banger from Series 6—you know, the season where we flipped the script with new graphics, format switch-ups, and the debut of our cheeky segment, “The Dish: Firsts, Worsts, and Favorites”. 🍽️

🎧 What’s Poppin’ in Episode 69?

👉 DJ Zo...

🚨 RE-RELEASE ALERT! 🚨 This gem from Series 5 of The DOD45 Show first aired on March 15, 2023, but thanks to a ridiculous move by Spotify (yep, they TERMINATED our podcast account 😒), we're re-uploading all our past episodes—two or more a day—until they're all back where they belong! #BlameSpotify #ComeOnSpotify

In this throwback episode, Tai of ArtByTai and Adrienne hung out with the hilariously insightful Early Adopted from the Strange Famous Records fam. Series 5 was that sweet spot where we really started to hit our stride but were still experimenting with segments and finding our flow. We’d made huge leaps since Series 4...

🔥 Rereleased and Better Than Ever! 🔥
We're dropping 2+ episodes a day until we get all our past gems back up, thanks to a little mishap caused by Spotify’s brilliant decision to terminate The DOD45 Show podcast account. Way to go, Spotify. 👏😒

This one’s a must-watch! Originally aired on Nov 30, 2022, this episode from Series 4 marked the season where we had the format and pacing dialed in. We were riding high on the new Mr. Dibbs-produced theme music, and our groove was strong—still not quite the perfection of Series 7 and beyond, but damn close! 🎶🔥

In Episode 38, Tai (ArtByTai) and...

Series 3 – When We Almost Had It Figured Out!

💥 We’re bringing back all our past episodes (2 or more a day!) after Spotify decided to pull a boneheaded move by terminating The DOD45 Show podcast account. Yeah, we said it—come on, Spotify! 😒 But hey, nothing’s stopping us from getting these gems back to you! 💪

This episode originally dropped on June 30, 2022, and it’s a banger from Series 3—the season where we hit our groove, almost perfected the format, but were still a far cry from where we are now beyond Series 7. Seriously, if you’ve been with us this long...

🚨 RE-RELEASE ALERT! 🚨 We’re dropping 2️⃣ or more episodes a day until all our past episodes are back up! Why? Because Spotify did us dirty and terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account. 🤦‍♂️ Yeah, we’re giving them a well-deserved side-eye. But we’re not stopping—if anything, we’re coming back stronger. 💪

🔥 From Series 2 – The Evolution Continues:
This episode originally aired on Dec. 12, 2021 during Series 2, when we were still dialing in the format and pacing. We had made great strides since Series 1, but we were far from the polished machine we are now beyond Series 7. It’s a fascinating look back at how the show was...

Originally aired on October 4, 2023, and back by popular demand! 🚀

🔥 Get ready for an electrifying episode as Tai and Adrienne sit down with the legendary 2Mex! 🔥

In this episode, Tai sketches a unique portrait of 2Mex, blending Mister Mxyzptlk and Frankenhooker, while diving deep into:

🎤 2Mex's incredible journey: From his prolific career with The Visionaries and Of Mexican Descent to his resilience after losing a leg due to diabetes complications. His positivity in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. 

🧠 Fun facts: Did you know 2Mex is a Jeopardy whiz? He flexes his trivia muscle...

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...

Hold up—Spotify did WHAT?! Yep, they terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account, and now we're on a mission to get all our past episodes back up! 🎧 We’re dropping 2+ episodes a day until they're all live again. Thanks, Spotify… 🙄

This gem originally aired on March 8, 2023 from Series 5—the season where we were really finding our groove. We had come a long way since Series 4 but were still experimenting with segments and figuring out the show's flow. (Spoiler: We got it nailed down by Series 7!)

In this episode, Tai and Adrienne sit down with the legendary M. Sayyid of...

📅 Originally aired on November 23, 2022, this was the kickoff to Season 4 – the season where we had finally found our rhythm. The format was tighter, the pacing was spot-on, and we had that killer Mr. Dibbs-produced theme music. Yet, we were still polishing the edges before reaching the level we’ve hit beyond Series 7. Ah, the journey!

🚨 Rerelease Alert! 🚨 Thanks to a ridiculously unnecessary move by Spotify (yeah, they terminated our podcast account – real classy, right? 🙄), we're re-uploading all our past episodes, two or more a day, until the whole catalog is back up. So, if you missed this gem the first time, now's your...

Originally Aired: May 26, 2022 | Series 3
🔥 Series 3 – Where We Hit Our Groove! Nearly nailed the format and pacing but still a far-cry from where we are now beyond Series 7. #GlowUp

⚡️ Why the Rerelease?
Well, thanks to Spotify's brilliant idea to terminate The DOD45 Show podcast account, we’re rereleasing all our past episodes – 2 or more a day – until they’re all back up. Thanks, Spotify! 🙄 #EpicFail #BringBackDOD45

🎙️ On This Episode of The DOD45 Show:
Tai & Adrienne sat down with the one and only Sims from Doomtree and Shredders while Tai illustrated a “Flow Like Water” Red Panda. 🐼💧

They chatte...

🚨 Re-Release Alert! 🚨
We’re dropping a classic episode from the vault! Originally aired on December 5, 2021, this was the very first episode of Series 2 of The DOD45 Show, back when we were figuring out the format and pacing. We had come a long way since Series 1, but we were still refining the magic that’s now undeniable beyond Series 7.

🔥 Why the Re-Release?
Let’s just say Spotify threw us a curveball by terminating our podcast account (not cool, Spotify 😒), so we’re bringing back every past episode—3+ a day—until they're all back up. Consider this a second chance to catch this absol...

🚀 Throwback Alert! This was only the 17th episode of The DOD45 Show, back in the early days before we found our groove! We’re talkin’ no signature format, weird pacing, shaky on-screen confidence, and graphics that were still being figured out. Even Tai’s pen game wasn’t at its best! No fancy theme music yet, and even less of co-host Adrienne. It’s raw, unpolished, and a glimpse at the early beginnings of what The DOD45 Show has now grown into—over 100 episodes later!

🎙️ In this vintage DOD45 episode, Tai chats with mural artist & filmmaker Kiptoe while sketching a wicked G...

🔄 Be Kind, Please Rewind! 🔄 We’re bringing back another classic episode from way back in the early days of The DOD45 Show (episode 15 out of 100+ and counting! 🤯) as part of our massive rerun drop—thanks to Spotify pulling a dumb move and terminating our podcast account. So now, we're speed-uploading 3+ episodes a day until they're all back where they belong. 🏃💨

🔥 This one originally aired September 5, 2021, and then got a rewind treatment on May 9, 2023—now combined into one wild ride. Expect zero polish, offbeat pacing, missing co-host moments, Tai still figuring out how to host a show (and draw on camera), and a total lack of our s...

DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released August 29, 2021

💀 THANKS FOR NOTHING, SPOTIFY. Since they decided to pull the plug on our entire podcast account for no good reason (seriously, we’re still confused 🤨), we’re rereleasing every past episode—3+ a day until we get them ALL back up! And today, we’re bringing back Episode 15 with skateboarding legend Greg Lutzka! 🛹🔥

⚠️ BUT A HEADS-UP: This was still the early, unpolished, “figuring things out” days of The DOD45 Show. No refined pacing. No crisp graphics. Mic quality? Not great. Even Tai’s drawing wasn’t hitting like it does now. No theme music, even less of co-host Adrienne...

DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released August 22, 2021

💀SPOTIFY WIPED US OUT. Since theyrandomly decided to terminate our entire podcast account (we’re still shaking our heads over this 😑), we’re bringing back every past episode—3+ a day until they’re ALL uploaded again! And today, we’re revisitingEpisode 14 featuring hip-hop producerDJ Hoppa! 🎧🔥

⚠️FAIR WARNING: This wasearly, unpolished, still-figuring-it-out DOD45. No slick pacing. No clean graphics. Mic quality?Rough. Tai’s confidence?Low. His pen work?Meh. Even less of co-host Adrienne, no proper theme music,but plenty of awkward charm.If you love raw, behind-the-scenes podcast chaos—this one's for you.

DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released August 15, 2021

💀 SPOTIFY STRIKES AGAIN. Because they decided to obliterate our entire podcast account for no good reason (seriously, what did we do?! 😤), we’re rereleasing every single past episode—3+ a day until they’re ALL back up! And today, we’re digging up Episode 13 with the brilliant tattoo artist Teresa Sharpe! 🎨🖋️

⚠️ BUT BE WARNED: This was still the early, clunky, slightly cringe days of The DOD45 Show. No fancy pacing. No polished graphics. Mic quality? A struggle. Tai’s wearing a tank top for this interview, CLASSY. No official theme music yet, even less of co-host Adrienne, and let...

🎤 DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released August 1, 2021
💀THANKS, SPOTIFY. Because theyrandomly decided to nuke our entire podcast account (seriously, what even was that?! 🤦‍♂️), we’rerereleasing some classic episodes that deserve to live on! And up next—Episode 12 featuring the trailblazingKristen (aka KDeath) of Moodie Black! 🎶🔥

⚠️BUT FAIR WARNING: This was still theearly, unpolished, figuring-things-out era of The DOD45 Show. No slick pacing. No high-end graphics. Mic quality?Let’s just say we’ve upgraded since then. Even Tai’s drawing wasn’t at its best. No proper theme music yet, evenless of co-host Adrienne, and Tai was stillawkwardly learning how to exist on...

🎤 DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released July 18th, 2021
💀Thanks, Spotify! Because of abrilliant move on their part (a.k.a.terminating our entire podcast account for no reason 🙄), we’rerereleasing some of our classic episodes—bringing them backfrom the digital graveyard! And what better way to kick things off than withEpisode 11 featuring theunstoppable underground hip-hop legend,Awol One?! 🎶🔥

⚠️BUT FAIR WARNING: This was still theearly, shaky, raw-as-hell days of The DOD45 Show. No slick pacing. No fancy graphics. Mic quality?Rough. Even Tai’s pen game was slacking. No official theme music, evenless of co-host Adrienne, and let’s be real… Tai was stil...

Throwback Alert! 🚨 OnJuly 11th, 2021, we dropped Episode 10 ofThe DOD45 Show—one of our earliest, rawest incarnations. Now, thanks to a ridiculous Spotify mishap that terminated our podcast account, we're re-releasing this unpolished gem for all you die-hard fans! It may lack the slick pacing, refined graphics, stellar mic quality, Tai’s on-screen confidence, and even his best pen work. Plus, there's no new theme music or co-host Adrienne yet. But hey, it's the skeleton of what has now evolved into a full-blown podcast powerhouse! 🎙️🔥

In this episode, Tai (ofArtByTai) drew a fierce honey badger while catching up with his longti...

🌟 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 Buc...

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-t...

🎙️ Originally aired on July 6th, 2021, this early episode of The DOD45 Show is back by demand (or rather, necessity—thanks to Spotify's boneheaded account termination 😑).

This is Episode 9, folks—WAY back in the show’s skeleton phase. No polished graphics, no smooth pacing, no sleek new theme music, and Tai’s mic game? Let’s just say it’s a work in progress. Adrienne is barely on screen, and Tai’s pen work? Well, it’s proof that everyone starts somewhere. Cringe-worthy for us, sure, but full of charm and raw, unfiltered conversations you won’t want to miss!

In this throwb...

🔥 The DOD45 Show with Tai of ArtByTai proudly re-releases one of its most beloved episodes featuring Swell and Sentence of Strange Famous Records’ iconic duo, Metermaids! Originally aired on June 17, 2023, this absolute banger of an episode is back—thanks to Spotify’s boneheaded move of terminating the podcast’s account. But no worries, we’re back, better than ever, and ready to make you laugh, think, and groove all over again.

❤️ Tai, Adrienne, and the Metermaids formed a bond that only deepened after this episode aired—like breaking bread with Swell in his Brooklyn neighborhood diner and admiring Sentence’s...

🎧 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 ne...

Get ready to revisit Episode 8, a raw and unpolished gem from the early days of The DOD45 Show! Originally aired on July 4th, 2021, this nostalgic throwback is being rereleased because Spotify did us dirty by terminating our account. Now, we’re bringing it back to life to celebrate the evolution of the show and the legendary Ron Allen! 🎤✨

Back when the show was still finding its rhythm—with basic graphics, less polished pacing, Tai’s early stage presence, and even his pen work not quite hitting its stride—this episode shines with heart, humor, and raw energy. It's proof tha...

🎬 The DOD45 Show is back with a re-release of Episode 97, originally aired October 16th, 2024! This episode survived the madness of Spotify's decision to terminate our podcast account (don’t ask 🙄) and is now resurrected for your viewing pleasure.

In this truly unique episode, Tai of #ArtByTai chats with the legendary Gel Roc while drawing a Dracula-themed piece. But wait—it’s also the only episode in DOD45 history where the guest was getting tattooed during the interview! 🖤💉 The tattoo artist? None other than CBS graffiti crew member and masterful tattooer NicNak.

💥 What to expect from this one-of-a-kind throwba...

🎬 Episode 6 of The DOD45 Show premiered on June 27th, 2021, and after a little mishap with Spotify (seriously, why’d they do us like that? 🙄), we’re bringing it back for all of you who want to see how far we’ve come! 🛠️

This episode is raw. It’s real. It’s unpolished as hell. 💯 B. Dolan, indie-MC from Strange Famous Records and half of the dynamic duo Epic Beard Men (with Sage Francis), joins Tai in what’s essentially an audio and visual time capsule of the early days of DOD45. And let’s be honest, it’s a little cringy for us to re...

🔥 Back by popular demand (and because Spotify did something dumb 🙄), Episode 98 of The DOD45 Show is hitting your feeds again! Originally aired on November 13, 2024, this gem features The Dead Can Rap—a mind-blowing duo of British graffiti artist/producer/rapper Remi Rough and legendary poet/rapper/producer Mike Ladd.

🎨 While Tai of ArtByTai brought their energy to life through stunning live illustrations, this episode spilled over with wild laughs, deep insights, and surprising twists. From the legacy of Basquiat 🎨 to the wonders of Ai Wei Wei 🏺, and even the mythos of Patty Island 🏝️, Plus, Mike Ladd dropped this gem: “Why don’t y...

🚨 REWIND ALERT! 🚨 Originally aired on June 27th, 2021, this episode marks the first-ever appearance of Columbus, Ohio’s lyrical phenom, Illogic, on The DOD45 Show. This throwback episode is being re-released because—thanks to a baffling move by Spotify—the original podcast account was terminated. But you can’t keep a good conversation down!

🎙️ Step into the early days of The DOD45 Show with this raw and unfiltered episode (#7), where the vibes are heartfelt, the insights are sharp, and the energy is undeniable. Though the show has evolved massively over the years, this debut conversation with Illogic showcases the foundation of what’s m...

🚨 Guess what?! Episode 99 of The DOD45 Show—first premiered on November 20, 2024—has been re-released due to a ridiculous Spotify snafu that deleted the original podcast account (thanks, Spotify 😒). But don’t worry, we’re bringing this electric episode BACK, and it's more exciting than ever! 🔥

In this unforgettable episode, hosted by Tai of ArtByTai, we go deep into the creative universe of Mopes—the man behind the mind-blowing concept album Deadowbrook (just released under Strange Famous Records!). 🎶 But it's not just talk about music; we get a taste of his life too, with ArtByTai drawing a Unicorn Elephant for Mopes' kids (yes, you...

Originally released on December 26, 2021, this gem of an episode is making its way back into the spotlight after Spotify’s epic blunder of terminating the DOD45 Show podcast account. 💥 This rerelease celebrates Yoni Wolf’s very first appearance on the show—and what a wild ride it was!

🌟 Yoni Wolf (Why?, cLOUDEAD, Hymie’s Basement, Themselves, and more) joins Tai & Adrienne for a lively, laugh-filled chat that dives deep into his fascinating creative journey. 🎶

🎨 While Tai draws the unique “A Bond Between Yoni and Marty,” Yoni dishes on:
🎶 His Artist Enabler Club residency and collaborating with Doseone.
🎙️ Behind-the...

Originally aired on January 16, 2022, revisited as part of our "Be Kind Please Rewind" series on November 9, 2022, and now back AGAIN because Spotify terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account (ugh 😤)—this episode is too good to stay buried. Why? Because it marks the very first appearance of the legendary Doseone (aka Adam Drucker) on The DOD45 Show! This was the spark of a friendship we now proudly cherish. 💥👊

🎨 What Happened on This Game-Changing Episode? As Tai sketched the epic DogHawk mashup inspired by Doseone’s unique style, we dove into the incredible life and artistry of one of hip-ho...

Originally airing on September 4th, 2024, this fan-favorite episode of The DOD45 Show is back—thanks to a brilliant (read: ridiculous) move by Spotify to terminate the podcast’s account. But hey, we’re not bitter—just determined to make sure you don’t miss this banger!

This unforgettable episode reunites Tai, Adrienne, and Cas One, the Strange Famous Records legend, for a laugh-filled deep dive into music, art, and life. It’s a true “Mr. Miyagi was the OG” kind of vibe, as Cas One himself puts it. 🥋

🔥 Highlights from Episode 94

Be Kind, Please Rewind: Cas One's Hilarious and Heartfelt DOD45 Journey (First Appearance on The DOD45 Show)

This episode originally aired on June 13, 2021, was revisited as a special “Be Kind Please Rewind” look back on May 3, 2023, and now, thanks to Spotify’s brilliant idea to terminate The DOD45 Show account, it’s being rereleased once again! Why? Because it’s just that good. This episode captures the raw, unpolished beginnings of the podcast—Episode 5 of what is now a series with over 100 episodes! Expect lo-fi vibes, quirky charm, and a glimpse of how far we've come (no co-host Adri...

Originally aired December 18, 2024, and now back on Spotify after their ridiculous decision to terminate The DOD45 Show podcast account, this holiday special is too epic to let slip away! We're bringing you the full Strange Famous Records holiday takeover, LIVE from The Brick Box Brewery in Tucson, Arizona. 🍻

🎮 Game Night Mayhem The festivities kick off with a Meadowbrook Squares holiday game show showdown! Adrienne Taeoalii faces off against Runt (Jivin’ Scientists) while the Strange Famous crew serve up commentary sharper than candy cane spikes. Expect laughs, wild holiday-themed questions, and no shortage of hijinks.

✏️ Win, Lose or Draw...

Originally aired on May 20, 2021, this early episode of The DOD45 Show (Episode 3) is back after a ridiculous move by Spotify (they terminated our podcast account 🤦). Re-released for your listening and viewing pleasure, this raw and unpolished gem reminds us how far the show has come. The mic quality? Meh. The pacing? Questionable. Tai’s on-camera confidence? Still evolving. But the passion and creativity? Unmatched!

This was the very first meeting between host Tai (of ArtByTai) and the incomparable Ceschi Ramos—a hip-hop musician, punk band member (Codefendants with Fat Mike of NOFX), and founder of Fake Four, Inc. Today, C...