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Cody Kai Cast

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

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01:09:26

Guitar Alchemy: Matt Muehling & Will Owen Gage...

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2025/09/05

Episode 29 of Cody Kai Cast dives deep into the craft, chaos, and chemistry of live guitar with two Texas standouts: Matt Muehling (Kill Tony Band, We Da Homies) and Will Owen Gage (Mike and the Burnalls).From playing Madison Square Garden and Vegas with Bruno Mars’ Pinky Ring band, to holding down Austin’s most electric stages at C-Boy’s, Matt and Will unpack what it takes to balance professionalism, improvisation, and raw emotion in music.We talk shop on:🎸 The eternal debate — groove vs. chops,

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01:36:15

Backstage with Clapton & Stevie: Nico Little’s...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of Cody Kai Cast, Austin-based guitarist and frontman Nico Little of Nico Little and the North Americans (@nlnaofficial) sits down with Cody to talk about the grind of Austin’s music scene, surviving the algorithm, and the thick skin it takes to pursue art.Nico shares stories about sneaking backstage with Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, trading lessons with Austin legends like Gary Clark Jr., and the raw realities of chasing music dreams in the live music capital of the world.This

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01:10:47

Reps Over Years: Xavier Cardona on Crowd Work,...

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2025/08/22

Comedian Xavier Cardona (@xaviercardonaofficial) lands on Cody Kai Cast fresh off a New York run to talk shop: why reps beat years, how to do crowd work with purpose (not filler), and what it really means to read the room. From Austin’s nightly mic grind (“open gyms, 24/7”) to Village Underground and the Cellar ecosystem, Xavier breaks down calibration vs. pandering, being in on the joke, and why there’s no practice room in comedy—only stage time.What’s inside:Austin as a 24/7 comedy gym (more reps,

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01:32:05

Paul Deemer: Life After Kill Tony & The Real Currency...

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2025/08/15

In Episode 26 of Cody Kai Cast, acclaimed Austin musician Paul Deemer sits down with Cody and Kai for his first-ever public conversation about his exit from Kill Tony. In this candid and unfiltered interview, Paul opens up about the lessons learned from years on one of the most popular live comedy shows, the value of relationships over money, and how to protect your creative energy in an industry that will burn you out if you let it.From petty impulses to career pivots, from Siddhartha to Harry

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01:44:58

The Masterclass: Tee Double on Ownership, Longevity &...

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2025/08/08

In this no-fluff, high-impact episode of Cody Kai Cast, Austin hip-hop legend Tee Double drops a full-on masterclass in music, ownership, and creative freedom. From publishing plays to long-term vision, this conversation is a blueprint for any artist or entrepreneur trying to build something that lasts.🎤 Topics covered:Why your catalog is your Fort KnoxThe long game of licensing, publishing, and passive incomeWhat Led Zeppelin taught us about generational wealthHow to stay independent and

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01:23:21

Betrayal to Breakthroughs: CKC’s 1 year anniversary,...

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2025/08/01

Cody and Kai celebrate one year of the Cody Kai Cast with their best month yet! From shoutouts to past guests including Steve, Deas, Joel, and more, to Kai’s dad Mark Steines winning an Emmy, this episode blends comedy, music, and raw honesty. The guys reflect on betrayal, consistency, community, and what it takes to keep grinding.Plus: hot takes on the algorithm, Bruce Willis nostalgia, Tyce’s return, and the philosophy of showing up even when life sucks. This is the realest hang on the

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01:12:09

Drums, Life, and the Clap Stack: Michael Davila Gets...

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2025/07/25

On Episode 23 of the Cody Kai Cast, drummer Michael Davila (@drummeroftomorrow) sits down with Cody and Kai to talk shop, swap war stories, and confess to stealing groove secrets from the Austin drum elite. From broken pinkies and cosmic timing to the sacred art of not overplaying the shuffle, Michael dives deep into what it really means to grow as a musician—and as a human. Whether it’s embracing detours, calling out overplayers, or bowing to the gospel of the Clap Stack, this episode brings

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01:22:42

Pocket Wars & Bonham Blasphemy: Joel Turcotte on...

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2025/07/19

In Episode 22 of the Cody Kai Cast, drummer Joel Turcotte (@joelturcotte) drops surgical takes on overrated legends, why “pocket-only” drummers need to hush, and how art evolves past nostalgia.We dive into:Why John Bonham might not be in the GOAT conversation anymoreThe myth of “staying in the pocket” as a virtueRespecting musical restraint vs. hiding behind limitationsThe unforgivable sin of using neck pillows on flightsA spicy Joe List roast with no apologies 😈Whether you’re a musician, a comedy

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01:03:04

Jam Spaces, Groove Chemistry & Saying Yes | Stephen...

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2025/07/19

On Episode 21 of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with venue owner, bassist, and community builder Stephen Sternschein (@therealstarshine), the mind behind Austin's iconic venues Empire Control Room (@empireatx) and The Parish (@parishatx). From creating judgment-free jam environments to unlocking creative chemistry, Stephen shares insight into what makes live music—and the people in it—come alive.We talk improv, the art of the “yes,” and how a great jam session is less about perfection and more

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01:08:25

Texas State, Touring, and the Truth About Music...

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2025/07/19

Episode 20 of the Cody Kai Cast brings the rhythm and the real talk with Austin-based drummer, bandleader, and all-around entertainment machine Austin Baker (@austinbakertx). From his cutthroat days at Texas State’s music program to leading show-stopping bands across Austin, Austin pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to make it in the music world—and still have fun doing it.In this episode, Austin shares stories from the trenches of jazz school, the emotional whiplash of balancing

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01:01:16

Carlos Sosa Chats About Touring, Founding Grooveline,...

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2025/07/19

In Episode 19 of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and Kill Tony band member Carlos Sosa for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation about life on the road, building a legacy, and the wild cross-section of music and comedy that is Austin, TX.Carlos talks playing with James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band, and how he went from touring the world to becoming the horn-blasting heartbeat of the Kill Tony band. He breaks down the emotional toll of

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00:54:29

Candlelight Sets & Bass Drops: Jimmy Blazer Reads the...

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2025/07/19

When the candles are lit but the crowd’s sittin’ tight, what does a bass god do? Jimmy Blazer (@jimmyblazer) of @blkodyssy breaks down what it really means to read the room—and still leave with their attention and their appetite. From ambient jazz dinner sets to full-blown sonic pivots, this episode dives into performance psychology, artistic adaptability, and what separates a player from a professional.We talk:🎸 Performing through personal pain (43:00)🎧 The fine art of adjusting mid-show

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01:06:23

From heartbreak to hip-hop: Coota Brown’s journey,...

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2025/07/19

In this unfiltered and captivating episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Cody dives deep with rapper Coota Brown (@cootabrown41) and drummer Alvin Evans (@allu_muziq) of Nether Hour (@netherhour). They explore everything from heartbreak-fueled creativity (11:20) to how the DNA of Austin’s music scene is shifting (27:45) and the unexpected Asian food violence (50:45) that everyone’s too polite to mention.Coota shares how a devastating breakup inspired some of his rawest lyrics (11:20) and the moment he told

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01:00:19

Nether Hour, Touring Life, and Staying Hungry - Alvin...

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2025/07/19

Alvin Evans talks to Cody and Kai about being invited to join Nether Hour, moving to Austin, and what it means to keep growing as an artist.✅ Subscribe for more stand-up comedy podcasts, interviews with comics, and behind-the-scenes stories every week.📲 Follow Cody Kai Cast on Instagram: @codykaicast🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.

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01:02:38

Stand-Up Comedy Secrets, Bombing on Stage & Writing...

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2025/07/19

Alden Schaub (comedian, author, and Kill Tony alum) sits down with Cody for an unfiltered deep dive into the real life of a stand-up comic in today’s comedy scene. From writing dirty jokes that kill to surviving brutal bombings on stage, this episode pulls no punches.👀 What You’ll Learn:How to write viral stand-up comedy materialThe truth about bombing at open micsComedy club politics & gatekeeping in local scenesWhy clean vs. dirty comedy is a false choiceWhat makes a great joke actually

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00:50:05

George Anthony Unfiltered: Trump Takes, AI Nightmares...

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2025/07/19

Comedian George Anthony (Netflix's Mo Amer, The Willful Ignorance Podcast) joins Cody Kai Cast for a brutally honest, no-holds-barred episode that blends laughs with truth bombs.🎙️ Topics Include:Why Trump still makes sense to some comediansThe comedy double standard in political cancel cultureOur terrifyingly polite AI overlords (and how to survive them)Navigating the stand-up scene in Austin comedyWhy bombing on stage can still be the best teacherWhether comedy should "pivot"

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01:03:19

Comedy, Chaos & Childhood Trauma: Jimmie Dreams Tells...

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2025/07/19

Comedian Jimmie Dreams joins the Cody Kai Cast for a brutally funny, insight-packed episode where nothing’s off limits—from childhood trauma to bombing in front of five people eating tacos.💣 What You’ll Hear:How Jimmie turned pain into punchlinesWhy comedians are the real therapists (whether we want to be or not)The highs, lows, and absurdities of the Austin comedy sceneWhat makes a joke worth repeating—and what belongs in the trashHow trauma becomes currency onstageRaw, hilarious stories from the

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01:00:07

Just The Two of Us | CKC EP12

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2025/07/19

No guest. No rules. Just Cody and Kai talking shit, dropping gems, and accidentally offending three different demographics in one sentence.We cover:Why men in podcasts are the new horoscopesThe secret to confidence (hint: it's delusion)Women who love emotionally unavailable men—until they actually meet oneOur Mount Rushmore of comedic traumaThe difference between a healthy boundary and just being mean with flairAnd of course, bad sex, worse gigs, and the jokes that keep us up at nightThink of it

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01:15:09

Buenos Diaz & Bad Decisions: Nick Diaz Gets Real on...

Cody Kai Cast ·

2025/07/19

In this stripped-down, high-vibe episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Austin-based musician Nick Diaz (of Buenos Diaz) joins Cody for an open, funny, and unfiltered conversation about the rockstar life—minus the fantasy.🎸 What We Cover:The real cost of chasing music for a livingBalancing heartbreak, hustle, and the high of performingGetting older in a city that rewards youthPsychedelics, creativity, and staying sane while staying brokeDealing with “almost made it” syndromeWhy Austin’s music scene is both

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01:00:07

Beats, Bruises, and Bob James: James ‘Animal’ Adkins...

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2025/07/19

Cody & Kai sit down with Austin’s own James Alexander Adkins—aka Animal—the powerhouse drummer behind jazz legend Bob James. What starts as a conversation about rhythm turns into a wild, no-holds-barred ride through the world of music, masculinity, and mayhem.🥁 In this episode:Touring with Bob James and holding it the hell downThe line between practice and obsessionBar fights, bad gigs, and brutal lessonsWhy most men are percussion instruments with no timingPunk roots, jazz discipline, and how

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