The DOD45 Show

🚀 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 🚀🎤

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’s be real—Tai was still learning how to be on camera without looking like he owed someone money. It’s raw, it’s awkward, but that’s what makes it GOLD.

🎨 In this episode, Tai sits down with Teresa Sharpe—renowned tattoo artist & champion of Best Ink Season 2—to chat about life, art, and surviving in an industry that was once a boys’ club. Meanwhile, he attempts to draw her a wild, tentacled, hairless cat with a perched crow (because normal portraits are boring). 🐱🐙

🚀 What’s in this episode?

🔥 And, of course, another round of Sophie’s Choice—because tough decisions are fun:

👉 Watch this throwback episode, witness early DOD45 chaos, and see why Teresa is one of the most talented tattoo artists in the game! 💡🖋️

🎨 Teresa Sharpe Hairless Cat & Crow Prints Available Here:

👕 Tai’s questionable tank top choice not available for purchase. 😂

🔗 More Teresa Sharpe & Art:

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

🎤 DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released August 1, 2021

⚠️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 screen without looking like he was buffering in real life.It’s raw, it’s rough, but it’s REAL.

🌪️In this throwback episode, Tai sits down with KDeath—artist, innovator, and co-founder of the noise rap movement. As the mastermind behindMoodie Black, Kristen’s beenpushing sonic boundaries for years, and on top of that, she’sco-owner of MB Foodhouse, a craft taco spot somewhere in the US, used to be Minneapolis but may now be in New Mexico. (Becausewhy not shake up the rap world AND the food scene at the same time?) 🌮🔥

🚀What’s in this episode?

🔥And, of course, another round of Sophie’s Choice—because why not make impossible decisions?

👉Watch this throwback episode, witness early DOD45 chaos, and hear one of the most innovative voices in underground hip-hop drop some serious insight! 💡🎶

🎨Moodie Black Chihuahua prints available here:

👕Tai’s shirt in this episode:

🔗More Moodie Black & KDeath:

🖼️Become an ArtByTai Collector:ArtByTai.com

📺This episode is an early skeleton of what DOD45 has now become—raw, unpolished, and a little cringe. But that’s what makes it amust-watch. 

#DOD45 #MoodieBlack #NoiseRap #PodcastThrowback #SpotifyDidUsDirty🚀🎤

🎤 DOD45 Throwback Episode – Originally Released July 18th, 2021

⚠️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 still figuring out how to be on-camera without looking like he just woke up from a coma. But that’s what makes this agem—it’s askeleton of what DOD45 is now, and it’s got all the unpolished charm to prove it. 😂

🐘In this classic episode, Tai sketches a walrus while diving into the wild mind of Awol One, an East L.A.hip-hop artist, graphic designer, and music-making machine withover 20 albums and zero signs of stopping. Seriously, this guy’s creativity is like a faucet that never shuts off, and we LOVE IT.

🚀What’s in this episode?

🔥And of course, another brutal round of Sophie’s Choice:

👉Watch this throwback episode, laugh at our early awkwardness, and witness a hip-hop legend drop gems while Tai doodles a walrus! 🖊️🐘

👕Tai’s shirt in this episode:

🎨Awol One’s Walrus prints available here:

🔗More Awol One Madness:

📺This episode may be a little rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it GOLD. Tap in, enjoy the chaos, and let’s keep this thing alive.

#DOD45 #AwolOne #HipHop #PodcastThrowback #SpotifyDidUsDirty 🚀🎤

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 longtime friend, Johnny Riche—a brawler with a heart of gold and the co-owner/VP of Business Development atRockwell Time. Johnny, always the charismatic storyteller, shared wild tales from his past, including his days as a guinea pig for crazy stunts on Nitro Circus’ TV seriesThrillbillies andMan vs Youtube, along with epic experiences on shows likeThe Rockwell Chronicles,3.2 Percent, andThe Ultimate Combat Experience. 🤘🎥

They laughed about old movies, reminisced about video games, and dove into personal stories—from Johnny's fierce sibling loyalty (protecting his little brother at all costs) to a hilarious encounter with a guy claiming to be Karl Malone’s personal trainer, and even his friendship with former NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Deron Williams. The episode wraps up on a heartfelt note as Johnny explains how the tragic loss of his brother, parents, and other loved ones has inspired him to turn every day into the best day possible. ❤️

Sophie's Choice Questions:

• The Hulk or The Rock?

SnagTai's shirt from this episode and grabprints of Johnny Riche's Honey Badger to own a piece of this epic moment!

More Epic Links:

• Johnny’s Instagram

Relive the humble beginnings and raw energy ofThe DOD45 Show! #DOD45 #Throwback #RawAndReal #PodcastEvolution #ArtByTa

🌟 Originally aired April 10th, 2024, this legendary episode with Buck 65 is back by popular demand (and because Spotify pulled a dumb move). Now, it’s your chance to revisit the magic! 🤯 Buck 65, the enigmatic hip-hop pioneer, rarely does interviews, so when he joined ArtByTai & Adrienne, it was an unforgettable ride—full of laughter, jaw-dropping stories, and unapologetic nerd-outs.

From a deep dive into Mad Max (beyond any reasonable limit 😂) to hilarious "Sophie’s Choice" debates like Olivia Newton-John vs. John Travolta and Frizzle Fry vs. Friday, this episode is packed with moments that’ll keep you grinning. 🌀 You’ll also get insights into Buck’s creative process, his love for Rubin and Ed (which inspired his iconic Shutterbuggin’ video), and his hot takes on Andre 3000’s "rap is a young man’s game" comment. Spoiler: Buck’s not slowing down. 🚀

Special appearances by Doseone and Mr. Dibbs bring even more chaos—yes, there’s mayo vs. Miracle Whip, baseball, and poop particle revelations. 💩 The Sage's Social Media Lurk segment, courtesy of Strange Famous Records, uncovers truths about corn you didn't know you needed. 🌽

🎶 Featured Recommendations:

💌 Don’t miss out on this wild 4-hour conversation (now edited for your sanity), where aliens, chimpanzees, and Uncle Buck meet Moley Russell’s Wart in a glorious mashup.

👉 Watch Now

#TheDOD45Show #Buck65 #StrangeFamousRecords #HipHopLegends #DrawingOverDiscussions #MadMaxMadness #RubinAndEd #MusicLoversUnite #PodcastGold

Originally aired on August 21, 2024, and rereleased after Spotify’s jaw-dropping blunder of terminating The DOD45 Show podcast account (what were you thinking, Spotify?! 🙄), Episode 93 is back to remind us why we love this show! Hosted by Tai of ArtByTai, this episode is a must-watch mash-up of art, music, and unforgettable life stories.

🔥 In This Episode 🔥

Meanwhile, guest OldBoy Rhymes captivates Tai and Adrienne with his larger-than-life adventures. His tales blur the line between ordinary life and action-packed saga, and the crew delves into the Strange Famous Records release of OldBoy’s album, The Sane Asylum, featuring powerhouse collaborations with Myka 9, Akil, Brother Ali, Sage Francis, Blackliq, and more.

💡 Recommendations from the Episode 💡

✨ Special Guests & Shoutouts ✨

🌐 Links You’ll Love 🌐

💬 “A lot of education comes from lived experience.” This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, and full of art-meets-hip-hop energy. Don’t miss it!

#ArtByTai #DOD45 #OldBoyRhymes #StrangeFamousRecords #HipHopArt #PodcastLife #SpotifyPodcast #CreativeMashups #ArtAndRap