🎙️ From Freddy Krueger Fears to Forever Friends: The Origins of DOD45 & Cas One! 🎨

Be Kind, Please Rewind: Cas One's Hilarious and Heartfelt DOD45 Journey (First Appearance on The DOD45 Show) This episode originally aired on June 13, 2021, was revisited as a special “Be Kind Please Rewind” look back on May 3, 2023, and now, thanks to Spotify’s brilliant idea to terminate The DOD45 Show account, it’s being rereleased once again! Why? Because it’s just that good. This episode captures the raw, unpolished beginnings of the podcast—Episode 5 of what is now a series with over 100 episodes! Expect lo-fi vibes, quirky charm, and a glimpse of how far we've come (no co-host Adrienne yet, Tai’s mic game was questionable, and the pacing? Let’s just say we were finding our groove). But beyond the technical rough edges, this episode is special. It marks the very first time the DOD45 Show met Cas One—a meeting that sparked what is now an incredible friendship between Tai, Adrienne, and Cas. From casual conversation to a deep bond, this is where it all began. 🎤 Meet Cas One Tai sits down with Cas One, a rapper from Evansville, Indiana, signed to Strange Famous Records. Their conversation dives into: Pandemic life and how it reshaped routines. Cas’ hilariously haunting school-day trauma involving Freddy Krueger nightmares. His love-hate relationship with seafood (spoiler: he hates it), but his passion for grilling up culinary magic on his outdoor griddle. Parenting, shoe collecting, and even a thoughtful dive into cancel culture. ✏️ Art in Action Watch Tai draw a Rabbit & a Wolf, inspired by Cas’ song “A Rabbit Named Wolf.” The artwork is a perfect reflection of the lyrical depth and duality of Cas One’s music. The “Famous” segment? Animated by Tai’s son—how’s that for family hustle? 🎮 Sophie's Choice Questions Cas One tackles some truly tough choices: Bon Iver or Vast Aire? Silent Bob or Bob Ross? Chuck Taylors or Chuck Norris? Dali or Pardee? Oysters or Oingo Boingo? Cats or Dogs? Fred Flintstone or Freddy Krueger? 👕 Episode Highlights: Tai’s shirt: Young One’s Vyvyan Get yours here. Prints of the Rabbit Named Wolf drawing are available here. ✨ Links You’ll Love: Cas-One vs. Figure on Strange Famous Records: Explore here. Become an ArtByTai collector: Shop here. Theme Music: Nalei from her debut album 13: Stream here. 🌀 Why This Episode Matters This is where it all started—a hilarious and heartfelt first meeting between Tai and Cas One that grew into a strong friendship. Whether you’re catching this for the first time or reliving the laughs, this “Be Kind Please Rewind” combined rerelease offers the best of both worlds: the raw charm of early DOD45 and the refined storytelling you’ve come to love today. Don’t miss one of the most entertaining, laugh-filled episodes in the history of the show—and a pivotal moment in the evolution of DOD45! #DOD45Show #BeKindRewind #CasOne #StrangeFamousRecords #RabbitNamedWolf #HipHopPodcast #ArtByTai #SpotifyVisualPodcast