Austin hip-hop veterans Tee Double (@terranyjohnson) and Traygod tha MC (@traygodthamc) join the Cody Kai Cast for a deep dive into the culture, history, and artistry behind hip-hop.

The conversation explores why hip-hop has more in common with jazz than most people realize, the unique creative energy behind Austin's live music scene, the evolution of freestyle culture, and what separates great MCs from great rappers.

Along the way, the crew debates Biggie vs. Tupac, discusses the influence of Royce Da 5'9", Masta Ace, Nas, Jay-Z, and Wu-Tang Clan, breaks down sampling and publishing rights, and shares stories from decades immersed in Austin's underground music community.

Topics include:

• Why hip-hop is the jazz of our generation
• Austin's overlooked hip-hop legacy
• Freestyling with live bands
• Biggie vs. Tupac
• Nas, Jay-Z & publishing ownership
• Royce Da 5'9" and Eminem's early development
• Wu-Tang's one-of-one album
• The power of authenticity in music
• Improvisation, performance, and creative flow

🎙️ Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are streamed.

#CKC69 #HipHop #AustinMusic #WuTangClan #Biggie #Tupac #Freestyle #Podcast

Delaware State Representative and comedian Madinah Wilson-Anton returns to the Cody Kai Cast for a wide-ranging conversation on stand-up comedy, politics, crowd psychology, audience connection, open mics, crowd work, authenticity, media, religion, and the similarities between making people laugh and earning their trust.

Madinah shares insights from performing comedy across the country while serving in elected office, discussing why the first rule of comedy is relating to the audience, how comics maintain control of a room, the reality of bombing versus crushing, and why authenticity matters in both politics and stand-up.

Topics include:

• Comedy vs. politics
• Open mic culture and developing material
• Crowd work and audience psychology
• Bombing, crushing, and stage experience
• Authenticity in public life
• Religion and culture
• Current events and media narratives
• Building trust with audiences and constituents

Follow Madinah:
Instagram: @madinahcomedy
Instagram: @madinahfordelaware

🎙️ Cody Kai Cast — Conversations with musicians, comedians, creators, and interesting people shaping culture.

Austin guitarist Dave Scher (@daveifyoulike) joins the Cody Kai Cast for a deep dive into creativity, improvisation, guitar culture, and life as a working musician in one of the greatest music cities in the world.

Dave shares stories from the road with Eric Johnson, discusses sitting in with the Kill Tony Band, reflects on growing up in Austin's evolving music scene, and breaks down what separates great musicians from merely skilled players.

The conversation explores everything from Joe Walsh and the Eagles to Prince, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., comedy, artistic risk-taking, and the importance of getting out of your own way when creating.

Highlights include:

• Playing with Eric Johnson and behind-the-scenes tour stories
• The now-infamous "tonewood plywood pedalboard" discussion
• Dave's experiences subbing with the Kill Tony Band
• Why audiences love watching performers succeed—and fail
• Joe Walsh vs. Don Felder and the role of risk in great guitar playing
• Improvisation, authenticity, and creative flow
• Growing up in Austin and watching the city transform
• Gary Clark Jr., Eric Zapata, and Austin music history

Whether you're a guitarist, musician, comedian, artist, or creative of any kind, this episode is packed with insight into what it takes to build a life around your craft.

🎸 Guest: @daveifyoulike
🎙️ Cody Kai Cast Episode 67