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

ATX comedian Robert Tabet joins the Cody Kai Cast for one of the wildest conversations yet — covering Victor Wembanyama’s unreal NBA ceiling, Tom Brady, AI data centers, Epstein, internet surveillance, Gaza, conspiracy rabbit holes, modern dating, COVID narratives, and why society feels increasingly disconnected.The episode swings from hilarious sports debates to genuinely unsettling discussions about technology, politics, media manipulation, and the future of the internet — all while somehow staying funny the entire time.Topics include:- Victor Wembanyama & NBA GOAT potential- Tom Brady, marriage & masculinity- AI infrastructure & “data center” conspiracies- Epstein fallout & internet distrust- Gaza & modern geopolitics- COVID skepticism & media narratives- Why modern relationships feel broken- Internet surveillance & privacy concerns- Why people feel mentally overloaded today🎙️ Full episode available now on YouTube & Spotify.#CKC66 #RobertTabet #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #Wembanyama

Bassist/keyboardist Ejay Bedford joins the Cody Kai Cast for a deep conversation on Austin’s live music scene, San Antonio culture, D Madness, Kill Tony, Kanye West, AI in music, discipline, bass playing, and the spiritual side of live performance.

From stories about playing with top Austin musicians to breaking down why great rhythm sections matter, EJ delivers one of the most insightful music conversations on CKC yet.

🎧 Full episode available now on YouTube & Spotify.

ATX rapper Coota Brown and DJ 912 Nari pull up to the Cody Kai Cast for one of the wildest conversations yet.

From the Austin rap scene and why rappers need live bands… to Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, conspiracy theories, independent media, artistic integrity, and questioning authority — this episode goes EVERYWHERE.

Topics include:

• Austin music culture

• Hip-hop vs live instrumentation

• Why artists deserve better pay

• Joe Rogan & Alex Jones

• Candace Owens

• Media distrust & conspiracy culture

• Perception vs reality

• Podcasting & independent media

🎧 Full episode available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & Amazon Music

Jimmie Dreams returns to CKC and pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive as a working musician—from grinding gigs in Austin to the uncomfortable balance between artistic integrity and getting paid.This episode dives into the realities most artists don’t talk about: why talent alone isn’t enough, how networking quietly drives opportunity, and when “pandering” becomes part of the job. Along the way, the conversation hits live performance energy, AI’s role in music, and the unpredictable path from open mics to real success.If you’ve ever chased a creative career—or wondered what it actually costs—this one doesn’t sugarcoat it.

In this episode of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with ATX-based R&B vocalist and producer Caleb Lemons to talk artistry, growth, and the hard truths most creatives avoid.

From a heated Michael Jackson vs Justin Bieber debate, to the reality of unrealized potential in the music industry, this conversation dives into what actually separates great artists from the rest.

We get into mental health, therapy, emotional control, and why so many people stay stuck in cycles of bitterness instead of growth. Caleb also opens up about self-awareness, personal development, and the importance of community for artists trying to level up.

This one goes from music to mindset to real life—fast.

• MJ vs Bieber: what defines real artistry
• Why some artists never reach their potential
• Therapy, mental health, and growth
• Emotional control and self-awareness
• The reality of the music industry
• Community vs ego

Full episode available on YouTube & Spotify.

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In this episode, we sit down with Vic Vace—producer, artist, and co-owner of 512 Studios—to break down what it really takes to make it in music.

We get into studio culture, why most artists fail, the role of ego in the creative process, and how collaboration separates amateurs from professionals. Vic shares his journey from doing free work to building one of Austin’s most respected studios, along with hard truths about talent, sacrifice, and staying relevant in a world where AI is changing everything.

If you’re serious about creating, this one cuts through the noise.

Full episodes weekly featuring musicians, comedians, and creatives from Austin and beyond.