Drummer, singer and artist Gino V (@ginovmusic) joins Cody and Kai to talk about his journey from Louisiana to the Austin music scene and the lessons he's picked up along the way.

From learning drums as a kid and playing with Wayne Toups to starting over in Austin, Gino gets into developing your own sound, learning to listen, knowing when not to play, performing under pressure, and why technical ability doesn't necessarily mean someone knows how to jam.

Plus: bedroom shredders vs. live performers, AI vs. the human connection of live music, being a good hang on the road, Austin vs. Nashville, and plenty of drummer talk.

Cody Kai Cast #82

Kill Tony guitarist Matt Muehling joins Blake O’Neal and Nico Little for a deep dive into musicianship, obsession, competition, and Austin’s evolving music scene.

We get into Matt’s journey from obsessively practicing guitar to playing Madison Square Garden with the Kill Tony Band, why performing at that level doesn’t make him nervous anymore, and why some of his favorite shows ever happened in Austin rooms with only 25–50 people.

Blake breaks down why hard work eventually beats talent, Nico talks about finding his place in Austin’s music community, and the guys get into everything from bombing onstage and handling criticism to musical chemistry, improvisation, guitar tone, dynamics, and what separates great musicians from people who can simply play.

Plus: the rise of Da Homies, Matt’s signature guitar, Nico working with members of the Steve Miller Band, and why Austin continues producing some of the best musicians in the country.

🎙️ Cody Kai Cast — CKC81

Guests:
Matt Muehling
Blake O’Neal
Nico Little

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Austin’s own Bars Robinson joins Cody and Kai to talk about what happens when your comfort zone starts holding you back.

From declaring that hip-hop has become “easy” and exploring new genres, to the realities of performing live, navigating haters, building a business, Austin’s music scene and staying authentic in the content era, Bars breaks down the mindset behind his next chapter.

Along the way: Drake and Kendrick, Eminem vs. MGK, why you can’t hustle and hate at the same time, and plenty of completely unnecessary Cowboys slander.