Oddly Awesome Art & Culture

Episode 12 of the Oddly Awesome Podcast features Bong Abad of GAWAKOTO Collectibles. Abad discusses his collaboration with Dark Horse Comics on his SDCC 2026 Exclusive Hellboy Sofubi, growing up in the Philippines, and his love for Mike Mignola's work.

Thank you Bong Abad!
-Follow Bong Abad on Instagram - @gawakoto

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>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•Everything on the Oddly Awesome Art & Culture Podcast is intended for educational purposes only.

Episode 11 of the Oddly Awesome Podcast goes in-depth with Mexican-American film director, editor, and photographer Jonathan Olivo. Olivo breaks down his creative process, his early years, and whether or not "Hero" or "Vindicated" was the better Spider-Man soundtrack song. Olivo also walks us through the Seed & Spark campaign for his film "I Dreamt You Shot Me".

Thank you Jonathan Olivo!
-Follow Jonathan on Instagram - @jolivomedia

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>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•Everything on the Oddly Awesome Art & Culture Podcast is intended for educational purposes only.

Introducing “SHIBUYA STROLL” - a mix by @thebootlegpresto crafted exclusively for Oddly Awesome! The Bay Area-based DJ curates a seamless blend of charming tracks which is derived from the records that originally ignited his passion for the genre widely known today as City Pop. City Pop is a beloved genre comprised of the vibrant pop, soul, and jazz-fusion scene of late-70s and 80s Japan. Expect an upbeat and funky synth-pop vibe that may feel new, yet familiar. This creates an atmosphere that some describe as evoking a sense of “false nostalgia.” Dive into the groove and embark on a musical journey through the streets of Shibuya!

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>>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Presto for this incredible mix

•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design

LORISA SALVATIN, host of the KSFS Radio show 'Neptune, Do You Copy?' featured myself, Francis, and Hideemode both as guests on her show. Salvatin discusses Scorpio tendencies for two Scorpio artists: SZA & Frank Ocean. Salvatin kindly gave the green light for Oddly Awesome to publish the featured segment on our platform - thank you!

Thank you Lorisa Salvatin!
-KSFS Radio - Neptune, Do You Copy? Wednesdays 5:30PM PST
-Visit Lorisa's Website - Lorisa Salvatin - My Portfolio
-Lorisa on Instagram - @left.hear
-Lorisa on Twitter - @kiligfriend

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>>Show Notes:
•Intro Music "GIRRRL" by Raymon Marco @_raymonmarco
•All songs featured throughout the episode are by SZA and Frank Ocean respectively.
•Thank you to collaborator Lorisa Salvatin!
•Special shoutout to @Hideemode
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•Oddly Awesome Podcast is for educational purposes only.

BRYANT SINA (@bryant.sina) chats about his upbringing as a Filipino-American artist in Union City, CA and affiliation with art crews ATC and Haus of Godspeed. Sina discusses the influence of iconic artist Barron Storey and also sees some of his own original art for the first time in over 14 years!

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>>Show Notes:
•(1:14)(29:07) Audio Excerpt - Smino - Klink
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•Everything on the Oddly Awesome Art & Culture Podcast is intended for educational purposes only.

EP07: “ODDLY FRANK” is a mix by Geelano for Oddly Awesome. Based out of Union City, CA, Geelano has carefully curated an arrangement of Frank Ocean songs from Nostalgia, ULTRA to Blonde and everything in between. Every season is Coachella season when you have the “ODDLY FRANK” mix!

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>>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Geelano for this incredible mix
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•A special thank you goes out to Tony Hawk

LORISA SALVATIN, host of the KSFS Radio show 'Neptune, Do You Copy?' featured myself, Francis, and Hideemode both as guests on her show. Salvatin discusses creative flow, research process, and the catalyst to starting our respective passion projects. The KSFS radio host chats with us before she embarks on her journey into conducting cross-analysis of musicians and their astrological signs. Salvatin kindly gave the green light for Oddly Awesome to publish the featured segment on our platform - thank you!

Thank you Lorisa Salvatin!
-KSFS Radio - Neptune, Do You Copy? Wednesdays 5:30PM PST
-Visit Lorisa's Website - Lorisa Salvatin - My Portfolio
-Lorisa on Instagram - @left.hear
-Lorisa on Twitter - @kiligfriend

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>>Show Notes:
•Thank you Tony Hawk for the drop!
•Opening music - Del Tha Funky Homosapien - If You Must (Instrumental)
•(1:03) - Zion I - Silly Puddy (Ft. The Grouch) (Instrumental)
•Thank you to collaborator Lorisa Salvatin!
•Special shoutout to @Hideemode
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design

SAM MARTIN (@sz.martin) chats his photography journey, influence from the brand Cukui, and harnessing inspiration from the Bay Area, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. Sam also shares a life-and-death situation being stuck up in San Francisco. We also chat about Sam's top 5 photographers, Soulection, and gig photography.

Thank you Sam Martin!
-Follow Sam on Instagram - @sz.martin
-Visit Sam's website: SAMZMARTIN.COM

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>>Show Notes:
•(0:55)(24:15) Audio Excerpt - Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Crime Pays (Instrumental)
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design

Courtney Reyes (Instagram: @cou.chan) discusses the trials of being Okinawan-Filipino in the Bay Area. Reyes goes over the importance of Shohei Ohtani's impact on Japanese culture. She also goes over her creative process and lists her top anime of all time!

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>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•A special thank you goes out to Peter Rosenberg! Follow the MAJ one on Twitter and Instagram - @rosenbergradio

EP03: Ready for a sonically satisfying journey? “JUST BE” is a mix by The Modes for Oddly Awesome. The Modes is made up of equal parts ANSELMODE and HIDEEMODE out of San Jose, CA. With their powers combined, their audible arrangements allow for a smooth curation of hip-hop and r&b.

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>>>Show Notes:
•Thank you to Hidee & Ansel
•Thank you to Mike Nguyen for the Oddly Awesome design
•A special thank you goes out to Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love aka the original sneaker head! Follow Kool Bob Love on Instagram - @koolboblove