Cody Kai Cast
Cody Kai Cast is a weekly podcast hosted by stand-up comic Cody O’Dell and musician Kai Steines, where comedy, music, and real talk collide. From touring musicians and venue owners, to comics, creatives, and chaos agents—CKC brings honest, unfiltered conversations with real pros living/working in Austin, TX-- The Live Music Capital of the World!
No fake PR polish. No therapy speak. Just smart takes, wild stories, and the occasional roast session. Tune in for a show that’s as entertaining as it is unpredictable.
New clips each week with episodes dropping every Friday.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
Dark Humor, Real Pain: Ric Diez on Comedy That Cuts Deep | CKC EP30
Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner Ric Diez (@sadmanric) joins the Cody Kai Cast for an unfiltered deep dive into comedy, pain, and the wild contradictions of show business.
In this episode, Ric talks abo…
Guitar Alchemy: Matt Muehling & Will Owen Gage Unplugged | CKC EP29
Episode 29 of Cody Kai Cast dives deep into the craft, chaos, and chemistry of live guitar with two Texas standouts: Matt Muehling (Kill Tony Band, We Da Homies) and Will Owen Gage (Mike and the Burn…
Backstage with Clapton & Stevie: Nico Little’s Wildest Band Stories | CKC EP 28
In this episode of Cody Kai Cast, Austin-based guitarist and frontman Nico Little of Nico Little and the North Americans (@nlnaofficial) sits down with Cody to talk about the grind of Austin’s music …
Reps Over Years: Xavier Cardona on Crowd Work, Austin’s “Comedy Gym,” and NYC Stories | CKC EP27
Comedian Xavier Cardona (@xaviercardonaofficial) lands on Cody Kai Cast fresh off a New York run to talk shop: why reps beat years, how to do crowd work with purpose (not filler), and what it really …
Paul Deemer: Life After Kill Tony & The Real Currency of Connection | CKC EP26
In Episode 26 of Cody Kai Cast, acclaimed Austin musician Paul Deemer sits down with Cody and Kai for his first-ever public conversation about his exit from Kill Tony. In this candid and unfiltered i…
The Masterclass: Tee Double on Ownership, Longevity & Building a Legacy | CKC EP25
In this no-fluff, high-impact episode of Cody Kai Cast, Austin hip-hop legend Tee Double drops a full-on masterclass in music, ownership, and creative freedom. From publishing plays to long-term visi…
Betrayal to Breakthroughs: CKC’s 1 year anniversary, Kai’s Emmy Dad & Hot Daddy Summer | CKC EP24
Cody and Kai celebrate one year of the Cody Kai Cast with their best month yet! From shoutouts to past guests including Steve, Deas, Joel, and more, to Kai’s dad Mark Steines winning an Emmy, this ep…
Drums, Life, and the Clap Stack: Michael Davila Gets Real | CKC EP 23
On Episode 23 of the Cody Kai Cast, drummer Michael Davila (@drummeroftomorrow) sits down with Cody and Kai to talk shop, swap war stories, and confess to stealing groove secrets from the Austin drum…
Pocket Wars & Bonham Blasphemy: Joel Turcotte on Drummers Who Actually Kill | CKC EP22
In Episode 22 of the Cody Kai Cast, drummer Joel Turcotte (@joelturcotte) drops surgical takes on overrated legends, why “pocket-only” drummers need to hush, and how art evolves past nostalgia.We div…
Jam Spaces, Groove Chemistry & Saying Yes | Stephen Sternschein gets PolyJAMorous | CKC EP21
On Episode 21 of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with venue owner, bassist, and community builder Stephen Sternschein (@therealstarshine), the mind behind Austin's iconic venues Empire Control Room (@…
Texas State, Touring, and the Truth About Music School | Austin Baker Unfiltered | CKC EP20
Episode 20 of the Cody Kai Cast brings the rhythm and the real talk with Austin-based drummer, bandleader, and all-around entertainment machine Austin Baker (@austinbakertx). From his cutthroat days …
Carlos Sosa Chats About Touring, Founding Grooveline, and Getting Good | CKC EP 19
In Episode 19 of the Cody Kai Cast, we sit down with Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and Kill Tony band member Carlos Sosa for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation about life on the ro…
Candlelight Sets & Bass Drops: Jimmy Blazer Reads the Room | CKC EP18
When the candles are lit but the crowd’s sittin’ tight, what does a bass god do? Jimmy Blazer (@jimmyblazer) of @blkodyssy breaks down what it really means to read the room—and still leave with their…
From heartbreak to hip-hop: Coota Brown’s journey, and the unspoken truths of ATX music | CKCEP17
In this unfiltered and captivating episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Cody dives deep with rapper Coota Brown (@cootabrown41) and drummer Alvin Evans (@allu_muziq) of Nether Hour (@netherhour). They explo…
Nether Hour, Touring Life, and Staying Hungry - Alvin Evans | CKC EP16
Alvin Evans talks to Cody and Kai about being invited to join Nether Hour, moving to Austin, and what it means to keep growing as an artist.✅ Subscribe for more stand-up comedy podcasts, interviews w…
Stand-Up Comedy Secrets, Bombing on Stage & Writing Dirty Jokes – Alden Schaub | CKC EP15
Alden Schaub (comedian, author, and Kill Tony alum) sits down with Cody for an unfiltered deep dive into the real life of a stand-up comic in today’s comedy scene. From writing dirty jokes that kill…
George Anthony Unfiltered: Trump Takes, AI Nightmares & Stand-Up Truths | CKC EP14
Comedian George Anthony (Netflix's Mo Amer, The Willful Ignorance Podcast) joins Cody Kai Cast for a brutally honest, no-holds-barred episode that blends laughs with truth bombs.🎙️ Topics Include:Why…
Comedy, Chaos & Childhood Trauma: Jimmie Dreams Tells All | CKC EP13
Comedian Jimmie Dreams joins the Cody Kai Cast for a brutally funny, insight-packed episode where nothing’s off limits—from childhood trauma to bombing in front of five people eating tacos.💣 What You…
Just The Two of Us | CKC EP12
No guest. No rules. Just Cody and Kai talking shit, dropping gems, and accidentally offending three different demographics in one sentence.We cover:Why men in podcasts are the new horoscopesThe secre…
Buenos Diaz & Bad Decisions: Nick Diaz Gets Real on Music, Heartbreak & Hustle | CKC EP11
In this stripped-down, high-vibe episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Austin-based musician Nick Diaz (of Buenos Diaz) joins Cody for an open, funny, and unfiltered conversation about the rockstar life—minu…