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

    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.

    1h 24m
  2. SAGE FRANCIS COMES CLEAN ABOUT THE ACID BEING PUT IN T-SHIRTS!” - Sage Francis on The DOD45 Show

    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

    1h 23m
  3. Strange Famous Family Feud Holiday Special - McCallisters vs Griswolds - The DOD45 Show Episode 121

    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.

    1h 41m
  4. Jesse the Tree and Mopes on The DOD45 Show Episode 120

    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

    2h 9m
  5. Nnamdi's First Visit With The DOD45 Show: Episode 119

    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

    2 hr
  6. Slugghead Returns to The DOD45 Show: Episode 118

    11/14/2025 · VIDEO

    Slugghead Returns to The DOD45 Show: Episode 118

    The 2025 Halloween episode of The DOD45 Show brings back sibling band Slughead for 45 minutes of spooky fun, underground hip-hop energy, and live drawing. We set the timer, put pen to paper, and create an original black-and-white piece in real time while talking Halloween movies, haunted house memories, and the band’s origin story. If you enjoy podcasts, Halloween, drawing, art, and the independent music ecosystem that connects artists like Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, you’re in the right place. You’ll hear clips and references spanning Slughead’s catalog, from “Vamps in Space” to “This Album Is Haunted” and Jimmy Cry, plus talk of their upcoming EP “Tales of Sweat and Stink.” We dig into the creative process behind tracks like “Serpent King,” “I Am Da Moon,” and live favorites “We Hate You, Ross” and “Fly Vampire,” and we talk about samples, synths, and why the band leans into eerie, playful storytelling. Sage Francis drops in with a thoughtful question pulled from the socials. Mr. Dibbs gets his flowers as he preps for tour. And as always, the drawing unfolds on camera while we run rapid-fire Halloween questions, swap horror recommendations, and keep the energy loose and candid. If you’re a fan of underground hip-hop, Strange Famous Records, or rising indie bands like Nalei and Slughead, this is a perfect October watch. Support Slughead’s music on Bandcamp at slughead.bandcamp.com, stream our DOD45 LUVS playlist, and catch new episodes Wednesdays at 8 pm ET when we’re in season. If you’re here from the Sage Francis, Mr. Dibbs, indie hip-hop, podcast, art or live drawing worlds, like, subscribe, and jump into the comments with your top three Halloween movies and one must-add Halloween song. Thanks for riding with The DOD45 Show. Plus we share spooky picks and art talk: Tai’s horror movie favourites (like Scream, Day of the Dead, Creepshow 2, The Crow, Lost Boys) and his song picks (Whistling Past the Graveyard, Murder in the Red Barn, What’s He Building in There?, Little Drop of Poison by Tom Waits). Adrienne’s picks (Lost Boys, Lisa Frankenstein, Interview With the Vampire and Zombie Delight by Buck 65). And coming from Slugghead: Nalei’s film list (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Babysitter, Fear Street 2, Idle Hands) and her track I Want to Be Evil by Eartha Kitt. Soul’s favourite films (Scream, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, Your Monster) and songs (Wicked Game by Chris Isaak, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads, Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell). And don’t miss the bonus ArtByTai picks: film The Hills Have Eyes and song Vlad the Impaler by Kasabian. 🎧 Listen to the DOD45 “Luvs Song Share” playlist for more: https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4  Remember to hit Subscribe, Like, and leave a comment telling us your favourite spooky track or movie. Share this episode with friends and family who love underground hip-hop, art, drawing, Halloween vibes, and independent music culture. Peace. 💻 Other links: ArtByTai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbytai   DOD45 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dod45w   Strange Famous Records: https://StrangeFamousRecords.com   Mr. Dibbs: https://MrDibbs.com   Speakerface Store: https://Speakerface.Store #ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45

    1h 49m
  7. Fatboi Sharif on The DOD45 Show

    09/18/2025

    Fatboi Sharif on The DOD45 Show

    Tai sits down with avant-garde emcee Fatboi Sharif, the “Garden State Gargoyle,” for a ride through Rahway roots, horror influences, wild conspiracies, and absurd pick-your-poison games. 🔍 What’s Inside • Sharif’s instantly recognizable, abstract style • From Big Bird to Berenstain Bears to Natural Born Killers • Pick-your-poisons that spiral from Mad Magazine vs The Source to sharing beds with raccoons • Grapes, Sheetz regrets, and hiding from unexpected door-knocks • Deep dives into Kubrick, Tarantino, Fargo, and alien life • Sage Francis pops in with sneaker lurks, Mr. Dibbs with Miracle Whip debates 🎞 Movie & Song Recommendations • Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text – true-crime mini-series turned nightmare fuel • All the Useless Things These Hands Have Done by SoSo – sorrowful and beautiful [Spotify link] • Rapp is Confusing by The Difference Machine – dense, dizzying wordplay [Spotify link] 🎧 More in the DOD45 Luvs Song Share playlist: https://tidal.com/playlist/9dd15982-32da-45a5-87d6-21be12e911a4 🎙 Did You Know? • Sharif earned his name Garden State Gargoyle because his music feels like an eerie sculpture come alive. • Collaborations with artists like Moor Mother, billy woods, and Steel Tipped Dove have solidified his place in experimental hip-hop. • Critics have praised his work as “haunting, spiritual, and unforgettable.” 🔗 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 If you enjoy this episode: ⭐ Follow & Subscribe 📝 Leave a review — it helps way more than you think 💬 Share it with your friends, family, or that cousin who only listens to obscure underground rap

    1h 42m
  8. Sage Francis + Strange Famous Beach Bash Recap | DOD45 Show | Series 8

    08/28/2025

    Sage Francis + Strange Famous Beach Bash Recap | DOD45 Show | Series 8

    We are back from a short hiatus, still deep in Series 8 of The DOD45 Show. Episodes are less frequent now with the ArtByTai art tour schedule, but when they land, they land big. Yes, this one runs long. We don’t care. We are not a podcast, we are a SHOW. It is free, we love it, and if you think it is too long, either watch it or don’t. Complaining about it is like complaining that a mural is too wide. The episode kicks off with Tai’s recap of his trip to San Francisco for the Handsmade Collective Dax Pierson Tribute Show, where he spent time with Jel of Anticon, Doseone, M. Sayyid, and Handsmade founder Zack. It was a moving night of music and visuals at the Gray Area Theater, honoring Dax Pierson of Subtle and 13 & God. Tai also drops an unofficial announcement of the DOD45 Compilation Album... nearly every past guest is on board, with beats in hand from Buck 65, Blockhead, Steel Tipped Dove, Mike Ladd, Remi Rough, DJ Zole, DJ Criminal and more, plus interludes by Mr. Dibbs. See details here. From there, the bulk of the episode dives into a full recap of the Strange Famous Ocean Mist Beach Bash in Rhode Island. Tai and Adrienne sit down with Sage Francis to laugh through memories of the show, the pizza party hosted by Early Adopted, and a gloriously chaotic whiffle ball game with the Strange Famous family. Short drop-ins from the crew Storm Davis, Mopes, Jesse the Tree, Metermaids, BlackLiq, Early Adopted, Cas One, and Seez Mics make this a true Strange Famous celebration. Packed with laughs, footage, and a whole lot of love for independent hip hop, this episode is basically a family reunion on camera. 🎬 Movie and 🎵 Music Recommendations 🍿 Film: The Ballad of Wallis Island Watch here A British comedy drama starring Tim Key as a widower who hires his favorite musician for a private concert. Carey Mulligan shows up as his chutney-selling ex. Themes of grief, nostalgia, and music as connection. Premiered at Sundance 2025 and sits at 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. 🎧 Songs: Beats from the Vault Patriarch 💿 Explore more on the DOD45 LUVS Playlist 🔗 Key Links ArtByTai DOD45 Strange Famous Records Mr. Dibbs Speakerface Store 🗣️ Final Notes Subscribe, review, and share this with your friends, family, and sworn enemies. Reviews keep us alive in the algorithm mines. Shares fuel the road trips. Subs keep the SHOW alive. If you want more frequent episodes, bankroll us and we will flood the internet. Otherwise, expect new drops on Tuesday nights at 8pm EST when we can. Peace. Hashtags #ArtByTai #StrangeFamousRecords #SFR #DOD45

    2h 58m
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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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  • Creator
    artbytai
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    © artbytai
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