The DOD45 Show

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The DOD45 Show is ArtByTai's interview format series with episodes featuring ordinary conversations with extraordinary guest rappers, producers, DJ’s, musicians, artists and athletes who have inspired Tai over the years. Enjoy Tai's conversations with them while he also sketches a drawing for them. Episodes drop Wednesday nights at 8pm EST! (When we have one)

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 127: They Tattooed Places I Didn't Know Existed (Pe'a Journey Part 2 w/ Cas One)

    The DOD45 Show Ep 127: Cas One & Tai's Pe'a Journey (Part 2 of 3) Part 1 was the prep. Part 2 is where the tapping starts... my back, my ribs & yes, the butt. We pick up right where Part 1 left off, with Samoa losin' our passports & me about to lay down on the mat for day 1. Cas One is still ridin' shotgun & still askin' the questions nobody else would. In Part 2: - A sneak peek of "Tinted Windows" off the 45 LP, with Steel Tipped Dove on the beat & mix, verses from Swell, BlackLiq & Cas One, plus a little Sage Francis - What a pe'a costs & why u bring your own hand woven mat - The rules of the fale & the 3 person crew that does the work - Ade's jobs: fannin' flies & the wash every 2 hours, under the watch of "Samoan Dibbs" - My son Soul holdin' my hand through it - A cancelled day & the fear of not finishin' in time - The Samoa airport, where even security naps in the quarantine room - Switchin' to Su'a Ata for my ribs & gettin' roasted about my beer belly mid tap - The wash shed & how fast I stopped carin' about bein' naked - Day 5: my left leg... and then a tourist raises her hand with a question To be continued in Part 3: my last day of tappin', my samaga & all the post tattoo drama. Corrections from Part 1: - Ade says the twins in the legend weren't conjoined - The Suluape patriarch was one of the first to bring the tatau out internationally, not the first to do it - Cas's song is "No Deer Hunter" - The place in Samoa is the Samoa Cultural Village, not the Polynesian Cultural Center (that's in Hawaii) - When I said life in Samoa is hard, I meant from a Western perspective Updates: - The 45 LP books are in! 252 pages of every drawing from our episodes, foreword by Runt, afterword by Cas One - New ArtByTai work at the Phoenix Gallery (Lawrence, KS), Jackson Junge Gallery (Chicago) & Urban Arts Gallery (Salt Lake City) - Ol' Blue Gallery in Hannibal, MO is open Fri & Sat. Artists: submit to our November group show "Iconic" at olbluegng.com Come see me: - St. James Court Art Show, Louisville, KY, this weekend - Red River Revel, Shreveport, LA, Oct 15 to 18 - "$30,000 Bequest" screening, B&B Theatre Hannibal, Oct 24 at 11am - Peter Anderson Festival, Ocean Springs, MS, Nov 7 & 8 Thank u Cas One, Ade & Strange Famous Records, always. Affiliates: Strange Famous Records, Mr. Dibbs, AWOL One & speakerface.store, Brick Box Brewery, Terror Tacos, Jackson Junge Gallery, Hobbsauce, Handsmade Records, Aliens Built Earth, Observer (observemore.com) & Ol' Blue Gallery Watch the full video version on YouTube.

  2. Sep 24

    I Got My Pe'a in Samoa... Then They Lost Our Passports (Part 1) | DOD45 Show Ep 126 w/ Cas One

    The DOD45 Show Ep 126: Cas One & Tai's Pe'a Journey (Part 1 of 3) This episode's different than most. In August I went to Samoa & received my pe'a, the traditional Samoan tatau. It was tapped into my skin by hand over 6 days, from my ribs to below my kneecaps, every inch. It was the most painful thing I've ever been through... and an honorable, spiritual one that changed my life forever. So many of u messaged me askin' how I was feelin' & what the whole experience was like, so we're tellin' all of it here. Before I went, I spent months soakin' up every video & story I could find from people who shared their own pe'a journeys. It helped me so much psychologically... and I still wanted more. If you're thinkin' about gettin' yours, I hope this helps u the same way. Ade & I were both there for every minute of it, so the 2 of us talkin' to an empty room felt weird. So our friend Cas One sat in to hear the story & ask the questions. He's a great listener, he busts balls & he keeps it fun. And it's his birthday the day this drops, so happy birthday Cas! IN PART 1 - A sneak peek of "Blade Runner" off the 45 LP: Buddy Peace on the beat, the mix & the scratches, Dusk Raps settin' the tone, plus Staplemouth & me on the extra verses - Why I've wanted my pe'a since I was a little kid, losin' my dad in 2014 & the question from my brother I couldn't answer - Why I don't feel like I have a tattoo... I feel like I'm wearin' Samoa - The Suluape family (6th generation tufuga ta tatau) & how I ended up with Su'a Paul - The legend of the twin sisters who swam the tatau tools from Fiji to Samoa - Gettin' tapped in a fale at the cultural village while tour groups walk through... zoo animal vibes - Cas's lifelong Disney World dream & his son's promise to take him to Japan - My 4 months of prep: 30 min sittin' cross legged every morning, cold showers with box breathing, slappin' my legs (we own a flogger now if anybody wants it), coconut oil, no alcohol, calisthenics, 150 oz of water a day, zinc & blood work - Cas droppin' 50 lbs in a month & the gospel of Walktober - The trip gettin' there: a missed flight, a 16 hour layover at LAX & Ade's bag showin' up a week late - The house my dad built on our family land in Fasito'o Uta & the family who finished it after he passed - Gettin' our Samoan dual citizenship... and then Samoa lost our passports To be continued in Part 2. A quick note: everything I share here comes from my own experience & the way my family raised me in our culture. Other people's pe'a journeys & upbringings may look totally different. Mine's no more special than anyone else's... and no less. Later in this 3 part series: Sage Francis & Mr. Dibbs pop in, Dibbs' wife Laura saves me from peril in Samoa, and we spin "Karen O" off the 45 LP with Cas on it. Wanna see it? The full video version is up on YouTube. FA'AFETAI Thank u to all my family who made the trip. Aunt Lise for organizin' the whole thing. My nephews Eli & Zach plus my niece Dayla for holdin' it down for everybody. Aunt Tua, Uncle Fotu & Aunt Pam for keepin' up the family house. All my cousins for another forever memorable Samoa visit. And a massive thank u to Su'a Paul, Su'a Ata, Fa'asavalu & the whole crew for my journey. It's a part of me forever. To Ade, my wife & my partner on this show... I am nothing without her. To our kids for bein' there. And to Strange Famous Records, always. UPDATES - Ol' Blue Gallery in Hannibal, MO is open again Fridays & Saturdays now that we're full time Missouri residents - Shout out to the homie at Observer for the shirts, hats, hoodies & stickers at Schlafly Bottleworks. Hit up observemore.com for any printing needs - 45 LP backers: the 252 page book lands with me this week & it looks incredible. DJ Zole is mixin' the tracks one by one & Mr. Dibbs is stitchin' 'em together. Box sets go to press in January (likely shippin' May 2027). Goal is digital music before Christmas, with the book, prints & shirts out by the end of October.

  3. Jul 9

    We're Back... with Blueprint | The DOD45 Show Returns

    We're back. This discussion was recorded in January 2026 & we're finally airing it after a long hiatus grinding the ArtByTai side of life. Massive thanks to Blueprint for his patience & for showing up for us in the 1st place. We've wanted him on the show forever. Blueprint aka Printmatic is one of the most respected independent voices in hip hop. Co-founder of Greenhouse, one half of Soul Position with RJD2, founder of Weightless Recordings, author, & co-host of the Super Duty Tough Work podcast with Illogic. His latest album Vessel is out now. In this one we get into his trucking years... yes, Blueprint got his CDL & owned his own diesel truck when the pandemic shut down live music. We talk windshield therapy, tornadoes on open highways, rest stop vs gas station debates, road snacks that actually work, Scribble Jam era stories, the pettiest reason he's ever cut a song from a project, Independent Rap 101, & what it takes to survive 2 decades as an independent artist without losing your mind. Plus Ade & I get philosophical 'bout memory & happiness before the interview. As always, I drew live for 45 minutes while we chopped it up. This episode's subject: a mandalorian semi truck hybrid... rapper. Head to the YouTube version to watch the drawing come together.   BIG NEWS: The Forty Five LP preorder campaign launches July 14. Quad vinyl compilation featuring past DOD45 guests, cover art by me, jacket art by past artist guests like Craola & Jared Knight. Tiers include original 2026 Inktaiber sketches, the full DOD45 book with every drawing from every episode (including episodes that never aired), unclaimed original guest drawings, my rereleased books, a Fangoria Gospel puzzle, stickers & more. Follow @artbytai & @dod45w for all the particulars. Episode isn't over til you hear Blackliq's last words.   Follow Blueprint: @printmatic Vessel available now Super Duty Tough Work podcast wherever you listen

  4. Jan 14

    Mr. Dibbs on Strange Famous, Cincinnati DNA, and Why This One Hits Different

    Mr. Dibbs returns to The DOD45 Show to kick off 2026 with a focused, funny, and strangely revealing conversation that covers Ohio origins, tour life, Strange Famous energy, and the kind of everyday questions that accidentally expose your entire personality. Dibbs is a Cincinnati lifer, DJ, producer, artist, and one of the key architects of Midwest underground hip hop. His new album Ohio Dirt is landing on Strange Famous Records, and we talk about what it means for that record to live in that world. We also circle back to multiple eras of Dibbs releases and let the memories show up if they want to. Did you know Dibbs has publicly written about Deadworld Reborn taking on deeper meaning after a medical incident where he briefly died for about 53 seconds, with the project becoming tied to tribute and preservation. Movie shares Good Fortune directed by Aziz Ansari Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKWndx83RwQ IMDb describes it as involving an inept angel meddling in the lives of a gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Mr. Dibbs PT Anderson trio Punch Drunk Love trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqn5k227HY There Will Be Blood trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FIm5ATyAY0 One Battle After Another trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQUPdVxZNPk Song shares with Spotify links White City by Willow Kayne https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4 Links ArtByTai: https://www.instagram.com/artbytai DOD45: https://www.instagram.com/dod45w Strange Famous Records: https://StrangeFamousRecords.com Mr. Dibbs: https://MrDibbs.com Speakerface Store: https://Speakerface.Store Support the show by subscribing and sharing. On podcast platforms, reviews help more than people realize.

    Mr. Dibbs on Strange Famous, Cincinnati DNA, and Why This One Hits Different

  5. Jan 9

    SAGE FRANCIS COMES CLEAN ABOUT THE ACID BEING PUT IN T-SHIRTS!” - Sage Francis on 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, and why comment sections have become their own strange ecosystems. Sage also reflects on touring with Winter Carnival, Strange Famous community lore, and how creative priorities shift with time. No press cycle energy. Just conversation. 🎬 Movie Recommendation Megalopolis directed by Francis Ford Coppola An ambitious, polarizing film that feels like a master filmmaker taking one final, unapologetic swing. Not built for fast consumption. Best experienced with patience. Trailer: https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4 🔗 Follow & Support ArtByTai → https://www.instagram.com/artbytai DOD45 → https://www.instagram.com/dod45w Strange Famous Records → https://StrangeFamousRecords.com

    SAGE FRANCIS COMES CLEAN ABOUT THE ACID BEING PUT IN T-SHIRTS!” - Sage Francis on The DOD45 Show

  6. 12/21/2025 ·  Video

    Strange Famous Family Feud Holiday Special - McCallisters vs Griswolds - The DOD45 Show Episode 121

    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 everyone talked over the TV, this episode hits that exact nerve. Expect loud reactions, wild confidence, angry contestants, unexpected answers, and laughs that escalate fast. And while you’re here, do the real holiday move. Buy music as gifts. Buy vinyl. Buy CDs. Buy merch. Support independent artists and labels keeping this culture alive. THE TEAMS The McCallister Family Sage Francis Swell Cas One Jesse the Tree DJ Zole The Griswold Family Storm Davis Mopes Runt Sentence Early WHAT’S INSIDE THE EPISODE Six full rounds of Family Feud style survey questions Face offs, play or pass, strikes, steals, and total confidence A Fast Money round to close it out Holiday banter and deep Strange Famous lore The exact type of arguing that feels like watching TV with your cousins in the living room DROP A COMMENT AND PLAY ALONG Which answer had you yelling at the screen Which contestant got the most heated Which team you were riding with from the start Subscribe and turn on notifications so you do not miss the next premiere. Special holiday pop in messages from familiar DOD45 faces Seez Mics Awol One Jesse the Tree Mr. Dibbs OldBoy Rhymes Blackliq WHY THIS EPISODE HITS Classic Family Feud nostalgia Real friendships instead of forced bits Holiday vibes without being corny Laughs from start to finish Perfect episode to throw on with friends or family If you’ve ever yelled “that’s not even on the board” at your TV, this episode is for you. WATCH AND LISTEN Premiered Thursday December 18 Full episode streaming now on YouTube Audio available everywhere podcasts live except Spotify Pull up. Pick a side. Play along at home. The survey never lies. But it definitely roasts. Peace.

    Strange Famous Family Feud Holiday Special - McCallisters vs Griswolds - The DOD45 Show Episode 121

  7. 11/19/2025 ·  Video

    Jesse the Tree and Mopes on The DOD45 Show Episode 120

    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. Jesse talks about how his work as a therapist informs his writing. Mopes breaks down how his journey from Prolyphic to full time producer changed the way he listens to music. And we toss in the kind of questions only this show would ask. Which NBA legend has the most Strange Famous energy. Who wins a Royal Rumble between Sage Francis Slug BlackLiq Onry Toadstool Defcee Andrew Fatboi Sharif and K the I. Imagine the answers. Our movie pick this week is Wing Women. The film has been called “sharp fast and refreshingly character driven” by several reviewers who praised its action and humor blend. Our song shares this week Adrienne’s pick Hu Man by Greentea Peng Tai’s pick CryoNap by Chuck N Lock And for more discoveries check out the DOD45 Luvs playlist https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4 Quick notes about your guests Jesse the Tree blends introspection and therapy influenced storytelling with Rhode Island’s gritty poetic energy. His albums from Pigeon Man to Treely Dan have been praised as honest vulnerable and quietly brilliant. Mopes formerly Prolyphic has one of the most respected discographies in East Coast indie hip hop with projects ranging from The Ugly Truth to Unwound. His production work with Strange Famous artists keeps shaping the sound of the label. If the underground means something to you this episode will feel like home. Support the show by leaving a rating and review. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes. Share this one with friends and family who love independent music art and Strange Famous culture. Follow more here ArtByTai https://www.instagram.com/artbytai DOD45 https://www.instagram.com/dod45w Strange Famous Records https://StrangeFamousRecords.com Speakerface Store https://Speakerface.Store #StrangeFamousRecords #DOD45 #JesseTheTree #Mopes #Prolyphic #UndergroundHipHop #Podcast #ArtByTai #HipHopPodcast

    Jesse the Tree and Mopes on The DOD45 Show Episode 120

  8. 11/14/2025 ·  Video

    Nnamdi's First Visit With The DOD45 Show: Episode 119

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

    Nnamdi's First Visit With The DOD45 Show: Episode 119
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The DOD45 Show is ArtByTai's interview format series with episodes featuring ordinary conversations with extraordinary guest rappers, producers, DJ’s, musicians, artists and athletes who have inspired Tai over the years. Enjoy Tai's conversations with them while he also sketches a drawing for them. Episodes drop Wednesday nights at 8pm EST! (When we have one)

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    artbytai
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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