Cody Kai Cast

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Cody Kai Cast is a weekly podcast hosted by stand-up comic Cody O’Dell and musician Kai Steines, where comedy, music, and real talk collide. From touring musicians and venue owners, to comics, creatives, and chaos agents—CKC brings honest, unfiltered conversations with real pros living/working in Austin, TX-- The Live Music Capital of the World! No fake PR polish. No therapy speak. Just smart takes, wild stories, and the occasional roast session. Tune in for a show that’s as entertaining as it is unpredictable. New clips each week with episodes dropping every Friday.

  1. Aug 22

    Ruby Dice on Austin Music, Creativity, Politics & the Psychology of People | CKC79

    Austin musician Ruby Dice joins the Cody Kai Cast for a wide-ranging conversation about building a life in music, developing your own artistic identity, collaboration, comparison, failure, relationships, therapy, narcissism, psychedelics, technology, politics, and the strange experience of trying to remain human in an increasingly digital world.Ruby shares how losing her gigs during the pandemic pushed her from working primarily as a bass player into writing and performing her own music—and ultimately increased her income. We also dive into her upcoming collaborative album and documentary celebrating Austin musicians, the danger of comparing yourself to naturally gifted artists, why creative chemistry matters, and what years of playing with different personalities taught her about people.Later, the conversation gets much deeper: addiction and adversity, therapy culture, entitlement in modern relationships, recognizing narcissistic behavior, turning jealousy into support, psychedelics and perspective, comedy and authenticity, and why our phones may be the most powerful tools ever created for controlling human attention.

  2. Aug 22

    Jo James on Finding His Faith, Fatherhood & Why Music Has Lost Its Soul | CKC78

    Austin singer-songwriter Jo James joins Cody and Kai for one of the most wide-ranging conversations yet on Cody Kai Cast.Jo talks about his upcoming album Everything and Nothing, a project he describes as his most honest work yet—written without chasing approval, trends, or what he thought people wanted to hear. The guys get into songwriting, The Beatles, putting in the reps, why great musicians serve the song instead of their ego, and why technical ability means nothing if the music doesn't have soul.The conversation gets much deeper as Jo discusses becoming a father through adoption, his relationship with faith, and the period five years ago when he reached one of the darkest moments of his life. He explains how an experience with God changed the trajectory of his life and ultimately inspired the title of his upcoming book, I Shouldn't Be Here.From there, nothing is really off limits: masculinity and male mental health, abortion and adoption, religion, political polarization, social media, identity, AI-generated music, and whether technology is stripping away some of the human struggle that makes great art meaningful.Jo also explains why he eventually had to stop defining himself simply as "Jo James the artist"—and figure out who he was when the music, attention, followers, and external validation were stripped away.It's music, faith, fatherhood, culture, and a whole lot of uncomfortable gray area.Jo James' new album Everything and Nothing drops September 18.#CodyKaiCast #CKC78 #JoJames #AustinMusic #Songwriting #EverythingAndNothing #AustinMusicians

  3. Aug 22

    Reid Estreicher & Adam Knight on Austin Music, Creativity & Building Community | CKC77

    Reid Estreicher of Local Sets ATX and Austin musician Adam Knight join Cody and Kai for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, community, resilience, and what it takes to build something meaningful.Reid breaks down the mission behind Local Sets ATX and why creating a platform for Austin musicians matters more to him than turning it into a paycheck. The conversation explores the challenges independent artists face, the middlemen who profit from creatives, and why capturing and supporting Austin’s talent is essential to preserving the city’s music culture.Adam opens up about grief, vulnerability, overcoming dark periods in his life, and how singing and performing became a form of therapy and embodiment. The guys discuss turning suffering into creativity, gratitude, human connection, and why art can be far more than entertainment—it can be necessary for survival.They also get into the state of the music industry, whether the best art still rises to the top, social media, the importance of doing the work when nobody is watching, and what Austin can do to build a more sustainable future for the musicians who give the city its identity.#CodyKaiCast #CKC77 #AustinMusic #LocalSetsATX #AdamKnight #AustinMusicians #Podcast

  4. Aug 22

    Jac Carson on Austin Music, Songwriting & Finding Your Own Sound | CKC76

    Austin musician Jac Carson joins Cody and Kai for a wide-ranging conversation about life as a working musician, songwriting, creativity, comedy, and the culture that makes Austin unique. Jac shares stories from years of playing live on Sixth Street, including a memorable encounter with Gary Clark Jr., and gets into what performing constantly teaches you about connecting with an audience. The conversation dives into finding your own artistic voice, the parallels between music and stand-up comedy, why artists shouldn’t take themselves too seriously, and the danger of chasing trends instead of following an idea wherever it naturally leads. Jac explains why sometimes the best approach to songwriting is simply to “let it be what it is” and allow your own sound to emerge from the work. They also get into AI and the value of human creativity, John Frusciante’s idea of the artist as a conduit, sports, comedy, pop culture, and plenty of completely unnecessary detours along the way. #CodyKaiCast #CKC76 #JacCarson #AustinMusic #Songwriting #AustinMusicians #Podcast

  5. Jul 24

    Ruthie Craft on Music, Resilience & Rebuilding After Trauma | CKC75

    Austin singer-songwriter Ruthie Craft joins the Cody Kai Cast for one of our most honest and inspiring conversations yet. We discuss the realities of being an independent artist, balancing creativity with business, surviving a traumatic leg injury, PTSD, faith, sobriety, dating, social media, vulnerability, and the lessons that come from rebuilding after adversity. Ruthie also shares the story of being scammed by a former manager, why artists should think like CEOs, how Jeremy Renner's advice helped her stay calm during a life-threatening injury, and why simply being present can be the greatest way to support someone who's hurting. Whether you're a musician, creative, entrepreneur, or someone navigating life's setbacks, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, humor, and hard-earned perspective. Topics Include Independent artist lifeMusic business & artist brandingManager red flagsGetting scammed in the music industryCreativity vs. social mediaPTSD & trauma recoveryJeremy Renner's influenceFaith & resilienceSobriety & datingVulnerability & emotional support

  6. Jul 17

    Daniel Davis on Building Bands, Psychedelics & Authentic Art | CKC74

    West Texas Exiles frontman Daniel Davis joins the Cody Kai Cast for a wide-ranging conversation covering music, creativity, psychedelics, sobriety, AI, comedy, and what it really takes to build something meaningful as an artist. We dive into why chemistry matters more than technical ability in a band, the similarities between songwriting and stand-up comedy, Daniel's experiences with psychedelics and personal growth, quitting cigarettes cold turkey, the role of community in sobriety, and why he believes AI should never replace human creativity. From stage banter and songwriting to graphic design, podcasting, and the future of artificial intelligence, this episode is packed with thoughtful insights, hilarious tangents, and honest conversations about the creative process. Topics include: Building chemistry in a bandMusicianship vs. technical abilitySongwriting & creative processPsychedelics and self-discoveryQuitting cigarettes & sobrietyAA, community & personal responsibilityAI-generated music and artwork"Quit making AI band posters"Comedy, timing & performancePodcasting, authenticity & creativity🎙️ Listen now on YouTube & Spotify.

  7. Jul 17

    ordan Cordel on Music, Branding & Building an Artist Career | CKC72

    Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Jordan Cordel joins the Cody Kai Cast to discuss what it really takes to build a successful music career. From earning his MBA at UT McCombs to balancing artistry with business, Jordan shares his journey as an independent artist, the importance of professionalism, branding, networking, and developing your craft. We also react to his latest single, "Chocolate," discuss Austin's live music scene, celebrity encounters, social media, and the mindset required to stand out in today's industry. It's a conversation full of music, laughs, and practical advice for creatives chasing big goals. Topics include: Jordan Cordel's music journeyUT McCombs MBA experienceIndependent artist mindsetBranding & professionalismAustin's live music sceneGallery & Thursdays with Da HomiesCelebrity encountersMusic video productionBuilding meaningful industry relationshipsSupporting the Austin music community🎙️ Available on YouTube & Spotify.

  8. Jul 17

    Building Austin's Creative Scene | Samantha Anne on LuxeArt, Integrity & Authenticity | CKC71

    Samantha Anne returns to the Cody Kai Cast for her first full-length episode to discuss building one of Austin's most recognizable creative communities through Lux Art Agency. We dive into authenticity in the social media era, why integrity still matters in business, the evolution of Austin's creative scene, collaboration over competition, producing large-scale events, supporting local artists, AI-generated design, entrepreneurship, modeling, and the importance of creating opportunities for others. If you're an artist, entrepreneur, event producer, or anyone trying to build something meaningful, this conversation is packed with insight. Topics include: Building Lux Art AgencyProducing large-scale creative eventsAustin's changing creative cultureAuthenticity vs. networkingWhy integrity still mattersSupporting local artistsAI-generated artworkEntrepreneurship & leadershipModeling & creative directionUFOs, conspiracy theories & plenty of laughs🎙️ Available on YouTube & Spotify.

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Cody Kai Cast is a weekly podcast hosted by stand-up comic Cody O’Dell and musician Kai Steines, where comedy, music, and real talk collide. From touring musicians and venue owners, to comics, creatives, and chaos agents—CKC brings honest, unfiltered conversations with real pros living/working in Austin, TX-- The Live Music Capital of the World! No fake PR polish. No therapy speak. Just smart takes, wild stories, and the occasional roast session. Tune in for a show that’s as entertaining as it is unpredictable. New clips each week with episodes dropping every Friday.

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  • Creator
    Cody O'Dell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cody O'Dell
  • Show Website
    Cody Kai Cast