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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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01:01:16

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...

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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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00:52:30

Soul, Smoke & Second Chances: Evon Gets Raw About...

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2025/07/19

In this soulful, unscripted sit-down, Cody, Kai and Evon dig deep—from heartbreak and healing to late-night studio sessions and the little lies we tell ourselves just to keep going.🎤 What’s inside:Making music while life falls apartWhy leaving doesn’t mean you’re over itWhat men don’t say out loud—until the mic is hotSoft rage, slow growth, and getting real in the quietBuilding something from the ashes and still having a hook that slapsWhether you’ve been broken, ghosted, or just trying to make

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01:12:42

Rent, Rage & Real Talk: Cody & Kai Unfiltered on the...

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2025/07/19

No guests. No filters. Just Cody and Kai going full throttle on the mics—talking rent spikes, modern dating disasters, and why adulthood feels like a subscription you never signed up for.🔥 In This Episode:The real cost of trying to “make it” in AustinWhy your landlord might be more toxic than your exDating app nihilism and soft ghosting etiquetteHot takes on broke guys, bougie girls, and the illusion of effortHow to stay sharp when the world keeps dulling your edgeIf you’ve ever chased a dream, got

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00:54:38

Kill Tony Keys, Badu Beats & Jazz Battles: Jon Deas...

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2025/07/19

Musical director, touring monster, and jazz assassin Jon Deas joins Cody & Kai for a killer sit-down that hits harder than a rimshot at Vulcan. From leading the band on Kill Tony to touring with Erykah Badu and Gary Clark Jr., Jon opens up about music, madness, and what it takes to really groove.🎹 What’s Inside:The behind-the-scenes chaos of Kill Tony (and why live TV isn’t for the weak)Balancing jazz discipline with the raw edge of stand-up cultureHitting the road with Erykah Badu and still

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01:04:24

Bombs, Bars & Being the Bit: Zach Mama on Comedy...

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2025/07/19

Stand-up sniper Zach Mama joins Cody & Kai for a brutally honest deep dive into the masochistic magic of bombing, the art of becoming the joke, and why some comics would rather die than post a reel.🎙️ In This Episode:How to fail loudly and still come out funnyWhy comedians make the worst friends and the best therapistsOpen mic warfare, ego deaths, and setlist sabotageLaughing through heartbreak, house parties, and horror gigsCraft vs cringe: When is the bit worth the pain?If you’ve ever chased

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01:07:55

Guitar Grit, Barroom Blues & Musical Mayhem: Will...

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2025/07/19

Two of Austin’s most electrifying musicians—Will Owen Gage and Nick Diaz (Buenos Diaz)—join Cody for a raw, raucous ride through the bars, bands, and backstages that shaped their sound.🎸 In This Episode:Late-night licks, dive bar fights, and legendary riffsTouring tales that never made it to InstagramWhat separates a frontman from a followerAustin’s music scene: revival or recession?Unfiltered thoughts on ego, artistry, and the weirdos who run green roomsThis one’s for the dreamers with calluses,

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01:06:51

Ella’s Keys, East Side Blues & Jazz DNA: Mac...

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2025/07/19

Legendary Austin jazz singer Mac Macintosh sits down with Cody for a soulful session that spans decades—recounting his childhood in 1960s Austin, life as the son of Ella Fitzgerald’s road pianist, and what it means to carry the torch of real music in a TikTok world.🎙️ In This Episode:The sounds, struggles, and soul of growing up in old east AustinStories of his father on tour with Ella Fitzgerald and the icons of jazzHow segregation, swing, and Sunday mornings shaped Mac’s artistryFrom dusty church

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00:51:18

The Killers of Austin: Charles Reid, Michael Gonzales...

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2025/07/19

What happens when you put three elite Austin drummers in a room and ask them to spill the sticks? Charles Reid, Michael Gonzales, and Joel Turcotte join Cody & Kai to talk rhythm, rivalry, and the chaos behind the kit.🥁 In This Episode:Inside Austin’s tight-knit drummer scene (and the silent competitions within it)Playing for legends: from Kanye sessions to Bob James toursWhy most drummers don’t talk—until they doKit setups, practice rituals, and unspoken drummer codesThe fine art of playing

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01:01:54

Dark Humor & Dating Disasters: Daisy Hart Unfiltered...

Cody Kai Cast ·

2025/07/19

Get ready for one of the wildest Cody Kai Cast episodes yet. Comedians Daisy Hart and Evon pull zero punches as they dive headfirst into the absurdities of modern dating, the dark side of corporate healthcare, and what it’s like bombing on Kill Tony in front of millions. From Daisy’s tales of exposing insurance corruption to Evon’s sugar mama saga, this one is equal parts unhinged and unforgettable.💥 Topics include:Kill Tony backstage chaos & bombing storiesInside the death machine: why Daisy

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01:26:14

Roasted, Rated, and Reborn: Cody's Kill Tony Reaction...

Cody Kai Cast ·

2025/07/19

Cody and Kai kick off the Cody Kai Cast with Cody finally watching his Kill Tony set after nearly a year of pretending it didn't happen. From savage one-liners to behind-the-scenes surprises, they dissect the roast, the redemption, and everything in between. Expect unapologetic honesty, real-time reactions, and the kind of commentary only two dudes with mics and nothing to lose can deliver.This episode is a hilarious blend of stand-up reflections, musician musings, and brutally honest takes on

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