Episode 34 | No Fronto Leaves w/ Vic Spencer

Episode 34 of The Astonishingly ODD Podcast — “No Fronto Leaves” — brings Astonish, Javy (aka Javito), Chris iLL, Hi $peed, and special guest Vic Spencer together for one of the realest and funniest conversations of the season.The crew kicks things off with their weekly check-in, including Javy breaking down a bizarre airplane landing that had everyone reacting. From there, the spotlight shifts to Chicago’s own Vic Spencer, who dives deep into his massive discography, his influences (Redman, Sean Price, Doom, and classic R&B artists), and how he crafted his unmistakable voice and unorthodox style.Vic details his meticulous creative process — from handpicking the right beats to sequencing albums with purpose. Astonish gives him his flowers for rapping confidently over production most artists wouldn’t dare touch.The episode gets even more candid as Vic clears the air on past industry tension. He explains that the situation with Mick Jenkins wasn’t a publicity stunt — it was about skill and proving a point. He highlights Cost of Victory as one of his most defining projects. Vic also speaks openly about his fallout with Chris Crack, pointing to creative imbalance, lack of reciprocation, disrespectful behavior, and the legal issues that followed their collaborations.From there, the episode slides straight into AOP-style chaos and comedy — including the crew discussing wild smoking practices like “WuTanging” (yes, eating a lit blunt) and why they don’t rock with chasers, fronto leaves, or flavored wraps.They also tap into current events: breaking down the Chicago Bears’ performance and debating whether John Gruden’s comments about Shedeur Sanders were genuine or just a PR move.The crew wraps the episode with basketball talk — Steph Curry possibly leaving Under Armour, their favorite hoop shoes ever, and a conversation about the importance of having a strong support system and speaking up for yourself in the industry.A perfect blend of humor, honesty, Chicago energy, and hip-hop culture — Episode 34 is an instant AOP classic.