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. 

🎧 Movie & Song Recommendations:

• Movie: Blue Ruin

• "Person and a Ghost" by Turtle Airplane

📢 Don't forget to:

• Review: Your feedback keeps us going!

🌟 Guest Links:

• 2Mex on Instagram

💻 Other Key Links:

• ArtByTai

#ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45

P.S. We're re-releasing all our past episodes (two or more a day) because, well, Spotify decided to pull a fast one and terminated The DOD45 Show podcast account. But hey, we're back and better than ever!

Originally aired on April 24, 2024, during Series 7 of The DOD45 Show.

In this standout episode, host Tai of ArtByTai and co-host 801-Ade took their show on the road, broadcasting from a cozy Airbnb in Florida. They engaged in a compelling conversation with Canadian rapper Kay the Aquanaut, exploring his artistic journey and the influences that have shaped his unique sound.

🔥 Topics Covered:

🎶 Musical Influences & Inspirations: Kay delved into his admiration for legendary rapper Myka 9, highlighting how Myka's intricate lyricism has influenced his own craft.

🎨 Artistic Connections: The discussion touched upon the surreal artwork of Ghostshrimp, who designed the cover for one of Kay's earlier albums, showcasing the fusion of visual art and music in his projects.

🍁 Canadian Roots & Community: Kay shared insights from his upbringing in Saskatoon, emphasizing collaborations with fellow Canadian artists like the late Gordon Lightfoot and his longtime friend Lee Reed. These relationships have profoundly impacted his music and worldview.

🍲 Culinary Joys: Beyond music, Kay expressed his passion for cooking, particularly crafting chilis and soups, which he finds therapeutic and a means to connect with his community.

🎵 Collaborative Magic: The conversation highlighted Kay's partnership with producer Factor Chandelier on the album New Physics, discussing their creative synergy and the innovative sounds they developed together.

📚 Literary Influences: Kay reflected on the works of Haruki Murakami, noting how the author's surreal and introspective storytelling resonates with his approach to music.

🤔 Sophie's Choice Segment: Tai and Ade challenged Kay with intriguing "Would You Rather?" questions, leading to thoughtful and entertaining responses:

• 🎬 Christian Slater or Sleater-Kinney?

🎬 Movie & 🎵 Music Recommendations:

🎥 Movie: Corner Office

• Synopsis: Starring Jon Hamm, this satirical film offers a quirky look into corporate culture, blending humor with surreal elements.

🎵 Songs:

• "Satan, Luella and I" by HMLTD – A genre-bending track with theatrical flair and gripping storytelling. Listen on Spotify

🎧 DOD45 Luvs Playlist: Immerse yourself in our curated tunes here.

📸 Follow Us on Instagram:

• Kay the Aquanaut: @aquanautmusic

🎙️ Special Guest Announcement by Awol One: A big shoutout to @awolone for the introduction!

⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to review, subscribe, and share with friends and family. Your support keeps the conversation alive! 🚀🔥

Note: This episode is part of our re-release series following an unexpected account termination by Spotify. We're bringing back all our past episodes, two or more a day, until they're all available again. Stay tuned for more dynamic and insightful conversations!

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 #AntipopConsortium, who joined us all the way from Paris to chat about his then-upcoming album, Error Tape 2. They also went full nostalgia mode as Tai sketched up the iconic #Frankenberry and #CountChocula cereal mascots. 🍓👻

But that’s not all—they covered everything from the evolution of trash TV (#MontelWilliams & #MauryPovich) into today’s #RealHousewives and #Kanye drama, to heartwarming memories of #BeastieBoys, #DeLaSoul (RIP #Trugoy), and #FreestyleFellowship.

Other unexpected names that popped up in the convo:

• 🎤 #TomGreen (Yup, the OG shock comedian)

🎨 Did You Know?

👉 M. Sayyid isn’t just a rapper—he’s a genre-defying artist whose work helped shape the alternative hip-hop movement.

🔥 This episode is pure gold! Don’t miss the laughs, the deep dives, and the unexpected tangents. Put the kettle on, butter the escargot, and settle in for a wild ride.

🎧 Catch the episode now! Listen Here

#TheDOD45Show #MSayyid #AntipopConsortium #HipHopLegends #NostalgiaTrip #PodcastRerelease #SpotifyFail #BringBackDOD45 #ErrorTape2 #ArtByTai #PodcastCommunity #ShareAndSubscribe #CerealMascots #MusicHistory #HipHopHeads

Thanks for the support! We’re back and better than ever—despite Spotify’s best efforts. 💪🎙️

📅 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 chance!

🎙️ What Happened in This Episode?

Tai, Adrienne, and Dibbs started by sharing their Top 3 Favorite Musicians and Top 3 Favorite Movies, but it quickly spiraled into a 4-hour marathon filled with laughs, wild tangents, and unexpected pop-ins from Slug and Dibbs’ better half, Laura. We managed to trim it down to an action-packed hour and a half, but believe us – the edited version is still pure gold.

🎬 Topics Covered:

• Lab-grown meat 🍖

🎥 Did You Know?

• Mr. Dibbs was once considered the godfather of underground turntablism, influencing countless artists across genres.

🔥 Why Watch This Rerelease?

• It’s Season 4, Episode 37 – where we had the format figured out but were still finding new ways to surprise ourselves (and you).

🔗 Check Out More:

• DOD45.com

✨ Support the Show!

🎧 #TheDOD45Show #MrDibbs #SlugCameo #Season4Throwback #PodcastRerelease #ThanksSpotify 🙄 #ArtByTai #ThemeMusicByDibbs #UndergroundHipHop #PodcastLife #ReviewAndShare

🎬 Binge-Watch Mode Activated: We're dropping 2+ episodes a day to rebuild our library (thanks again, Spotify 😒). So, hit that follow button and get ready to relive (or discover) some of the best moments from The DOD45 Show. You won't regret it! 🎥🔥

Originally Aired: May 26, 2022 | Series 3

⚡️ Why the Rerelease?

🎙️ On This Episode of The DOD45 Show:

They chatted about:

• 🔥 What Sims Has Been Up To – From music to life changes and everything in between.

🤣 Sophie's Choice Showdowns:

💡 Did You Know?

🎨 Want the Art?

👕 Tai’s Hoodie in This Episode:

📢 Don’t Forget!

🎧 Listen Now and Relive the Magic!

Hit that Follow Button and NEVER miss another episode! 🚀

🚨 Re-Release Alert! 🚨

🔥 Why the Re-Release?

On this episode, Tai and Adrienne sit down with the turntablist phenom himself, DJ Qbert, for an unforgettable conversation:

• Van Halen or Van Damme?

DJ Qbert is considered one of the greatest turntablists of all time, credited with inventing new scratching techniques that changed DJing forever! 🎧🔥 He’s even been featured as a playable character in the DJ Hero video game series! 🎮

👕 Tai’s Shirt in this Episode: Mr. Dibbs

• DJ Qbert Official Website

We know… the audio is a little rough. 🎧 We hit some recording issues and did our best to clean it up in post-production. It’s not perfect, but the conversation is too legendary to miss. Please bear with us on the muddiness and soak up the brilliance of DJ Qbert! 🤯🎚

🚀 Subscribe | ⭐ Review | 🤝 Share with your friends and family

• Instagram: @ArtByTai

Get ready to scratch the surface of DJ Qbert's genius!

🎙 What Went Down:🤔 Did You Know?🎨 Exclusive Art & Merch:🔗 Pertinent Links:⚠️ Audio Apology:🎉 Don’t Forget to Support Us!📲 Follow Us:🎧 Stream the Episode Now!

🚀 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 Graffiti Griffin. It’s a fun and unrefined look at the early stages of the podcast, but the conversation is gold!

🌆 Kiptoe shares his humbling journey of moving to Los Angeles in his early 20s, living out of his car, and working as a dishwasher to make ends meet. From being the UMASS mascot Arnie the Corsair to swimming through high school and then painting murals around the world, his story is nothing short of inspiring!

🤔 Sophie's Choice Questions:

• 🎨 Montana Gold or Montana Black?

👕 Tai’s shirt in this episode: Hunter S. Thompson (no link, just awesome).

🎨 Want a piece of this episode?

🎥 Check out Kiptoe’s creative world:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kiptoe

🎶 Theme music by Nalei from her debut album "13" - before it even made it to the show!

👀 Ready to see where it all began? Watch this unpolished gem and see how far The DOD45 Show has come! #ThrowbackDOD45 #GraffitiGriffin #Kiptoe #ArtByTai #PodcastBeginnings #VintageDOD45

🔄 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 signature theme music. But hey, it’s still a hell of a convo! 😆

🔹 Our guest? The legendary Factor Chandelier 🎧—hip-hop producer extraordinaire, Fake Four staple, and a man with a dog named Pirate (yes, Tai drew him a portrait).

🎤 In this episode:

• Factor’s double album drop (Eastlake & First Storm) after pandemic delays.

🎭 Sophie's Choice Showdowns: 🤔 Ghost Dog or Ghostbusters? 🎤 Killer Mike or Open Mike Eagle? 🎛️ DJ Krush or Cut Chemist? 👕 Hoodie or Bunny Hug? 🎳 Bowling or Biking? 🎵 Beastie Boys or Geto Boys?

🎵 Song Shares:

• "The Partisan" by Leonard Cohen 🎸🇫🇷

• Originally titled "La Complainte du Partisan," this song was adapted by Leonard Cohen and featured on his 1969 album Songs from a Room. It tells the story of a resistance fighter during World War II, blending English and French lyrics to convey themes of struggle and resilience.

• Released in 2016, "No Woman" is a soulful track by Whitney that captures the essence of longing and transition. The song features a blend of falsetto vocals, velveteen brass, and heartfelt strings, creating a wistful yet hopeful atmosphere.

• A collaboration between Kool A.D. and Milo, this track offers a laid-back vibe with introspective lyrics and smooth beats.

• Monica Riskey delivers a nostalgic yet fresh sound in "1969dime," blending modern indie elements with a retro flair.

• Known for their aggressive style, Show Me the Body's "Metallic Taste" combines hardcore punk with experimental elements, resulting in a raw and powerful track.

• This expansive track from P.O.S's album Chill, Dummy features multiple movements, blending hip-hop with experimental sounds to explore themes of existence and self-reflection.

👕 Tai’s throwback tee in this episode: Sage Francis "Escape Artist" Tee

🎨 Get a print of Factor’s dog, Pirate: ArtByTai.com

🎧 More Factor Chandelier goodness:

• Factor Chandelier Bandcamp

💥 Catch up on past episodes as we reload them ALL after Spotify’s nonsense. Subscribe, stream, & stay locked in!🎧🔥

📌 Follow & Support:

• 🎨 ArtByTai.com

#DOD45 #FactorChandelier #PodcastReload #HipHop #FakeFour #BeKindRewind #ArtByTai

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, and Tai was still trying to master the art of talking and drawing without looking completely lost. It’s raw, it’s rough, and it’s a time capsule of where this show began.

🦏 In this episode, Tai sketches Greg as a Rhino-Harley Davidson hybrid (because why not?) while they dive into the wild ride that is Greg’s career—from flipping kickflips to flipping investments.

🚀 What’s in this episode?

🔥 And, of course, another round of Tai’s ridiculous Sophie’s Choice questions:

👉 Watch this throwback episode, cringe at our early growing pains, and hear Greg drop wisdom on skating, business, and chasing the dream! 💡🛹

🎨 Greg Lutzka Rhino-Harley Prints Available Here:

🔗 More Greg Lutzka:

📺 This episode is another raw, early-days DOD45 gem. Watch it, laugh at the rough edges, and enjoy the ride.#DOD45 #GregLutzka #SkateLife #PodcastThrowback 🚀🎤

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.

🎶In this throwback episode, DJ Hoppa sits down with Tai while he sketches a Taurus DJ spinning on Pioneer gear… with a LEGO fan watching. (Yeah, it made sense at the time.)

🚀What’s in this episode?

🔥Plus, another round of Sophie’s Choice—because tough decisions are part of the fun:

👉Watch this throwback episode, witness early DOD45 awkwardness, and hear a hip-hop producer drop gems about his journey. 💡🎶

🎨DJ Hoppa Taurus Prints Available Here:

🔗More DJ Hoppa:

📺This episode is a little clunky, a little rough, but ALL heart.#DOD45 #DJHoppa #HipHop #PodcastThrowback #SpotifyDidUsDirty 🚀🎤