In this episode of the Cody Kai Cast, Cody sits down with guitarist and Nether Hour frontman Bobby Flaco (@bobflaco13) for a wide-ranging, no-bullshit conversation about music, creativity, and the role pain plays in making art that actually matters.

Bobby breaks down why genre doesn’t matter nearly as much as feeling, how a great song creates an entire world for the listener, and why adversity and discomfort often produce the most honest work. From channeling pain into power, to rejecting the idea of “playing it safe,” to building music that pulls people inside instead of showing off, this episode digs deep into what separates meaningful art from empty noise.

If you’re a musician, creative, or anyone trying to turn life experience into something real — this one’s for you.

🎸 Topics include:

• Why “good music” is the only genre that matters

• Turning pain into creative fuel

• Creating songs that feel like entire worlds

• Art, adversity, and emotional honesty

• Why vibes matter more than flexing chops

Follow the guest:

• Bobby Flaco: @bobflaco13

• Nether Hour: @netherhour

In this electrifying Episode 48 of Cody Kai Cast, we kick off 2026 with powerhouse drummer Daniel Watson! From filling in for Bruno Mars at his Vegas club to touring with icons like the Supremes and Temptations, Daniel drops raw stories, unfiltered advice, and hilarious insights into the music grind.

We dive deep into the Austin scene, why character trumps talent, generational gaps in motivation, embracing failure as growth, and the real keys to a lasting career (hint: it's not just chops—it's the hang!). Plus, metaphors for success, shedding sessions, and shoutouts to TW for Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame and Tomar and the FC's for Album of the Year. Whether you're a musician, aspiring artist, or just love a good jam sesh convo, this episode is pure fire. Don't miss Daniel's wisdom on practicing like your craft depends on it—because it does!

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In Episode 47 of the Cody Kai Cast, Austin artist and creative force Zeale joins Cody and Kai for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about what it actually means to be an artist in public.

Zeale breaks down why cancel culture feels temporary, but real-world consequences—what he calls “murder culture”—are permanent, and how context, geography, and power change what artists can and can’t safely say. The conversation touches on Dave Chappelle, taboo, free speech, and why artists instinctively push toward forbidden ground the moment someone tells them not to go there.

From there, Zeale reflects on his background in battle rap, freestyling for hours with live bands, and how repetition, bombing, and pressure build real creative muscle. He explains why performance is about being in the arena, not the comment section—and why criticism, when it’s honest, can accelerate growth instead of killing it.

The episode moves fluidly between music, comedy, internet culture, and existential risk—touching on Kill Tony, audience judgment, creative ownership, and why sticking to your principles matters more than riding cultural tides.

This is a candid, funny, and thoughtful episode about risk, responsibility, and staying grounded while living in chaos.