Gary, Indiana native and Louisville transplant June DeWayne pulls up to the OddPod with Marc and Pod Rashid for a long overdue conversation — third time was definitely the charm. Known for his silky melodic delivery, saucy flows, and a catalog that hits different no matter the mood, June DeWayne is one of Louisville's most interesting artists flying under the radar. Not for long.

Born and raised in Gary — home of Freddie Gibbs and the Jacksons — June grew up close to Chicago, shaped by military parents who ran a disciplined household in a rough environment. That push-pull between stability and the streets is woven into everything he does. He moved to Louisville at 14, finished high school here, planted roots, and never left. He considers it a blessing.

Musically, June was a sponge from day one. He started writing at 13, inspired by J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive, studying rap all the way back to De La Soul and Sugar Hill Gang before finding his way to his own melodic lane. His early rap names — Rula T (courtesy of a battle rap app) and Kid 90s — didn't stick, but June DeWayne did. The name came simply from combining his birth month with his middle name, and now even his own mother calls him June.

The conversation digs into how June really found his sound: daily studio sessions at 400 Recording, a chance meeting with producer Tay Beats, and an obsessive study of what makes a lyric actually hit — not just what's said, but why it makes you feel something. His latest project JD Cooper takes its name from D.B. Cooper, the infamous 70s hijacker who parachuted off a plane with a bag of cash and vanished. June saw poetry in that — the plane imagery, the disappearing act, the perfectly executed move. That's his whole thing.

He also shares a heartfelt moment around the Lost in Translation project, named in honor of his friend Jonah Webb who passed away, and talks about a legendary Spike Lee-shot music video that turned into one of the wildest nights of his life — someone jumped off a roof into a pool.

Looking ahead, June has two projects dropping this year: the EP C'est La Vie coming in May (12-13 minutes, intentional, raw, honest) and a full-length project called I Don't Want to Be Perfect dropping in September — an OddPod exclusive reveal. Follow him everywhere at @junedewayne.

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Louisville-born rapper, producer, and self-described "circumnavigator of thought and circumstance" Prodigy the Kid (PTK) sits down with Marc and Pod Rashid for a two-and-a-half-hour Easter Sunday conversation that covers just about everything — from childhood bedrooms to the music industry, faith to freestyle rap history.

Born in 2002 and raised in Louisville, Prodigy started writing music at 8 years old — lining out composition grids on notebook paper. By 11 he was freestyling over Childish Gambino beats into a Rock Band USB mic plugged into a PC, then graduating to a first-gen iPad, an iPod touch, a closet recording setup, and eventually a Mac mini purchased with money saved through middle school. GarageBand carried him all the way to 2019 before a mid-session computer crash forced him onto Logic Pro for the first time — and he's been on it ever since.

A Ballard High grad (class of 2020, homeschooled his senior year due to COVID), Prodigy grew up in what he describes as two separate worlds — bouncing between his mom's household and his dad's — which he credits with sharpening his instincts and sense of right and wrong. He talks openly about navigating depression at 13, how Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly became a lifeline, and how that album still reveals new layers over a decade later. His musical convictions run deep: Kendrick is his GOAT with three pivotal albums, and he has a standing dream project called Ville Matic — a Louisville compilation record inspired by Illmatic — that he hopes to bring to life as his platform grows.

The conversation gets into the business side of music in a serious way. Prodigy — currently studying music business — breaks down Spotify's evolving terms of service and the AI rights implications for independent artists, why Drake's $500 million lifetime deal was a missed opportunity, the mechanics of record advances, and Bandcamp as a more artist-friendly alternative to streaming. He also touches on staying a clean rapper, navigating faith and art, and how his 2023 album Ten Year Rookie was the peak of his ego — followed by a deliberate reset.

Rounding out the episode: a deep dive into wrestling (Cody Rhodes' redemption arc hits different), the Young Thug RICO case, Gucci Mane's legacy, and a side project podcast with his church friends built entirely around pitching terrible ideas.

Follow Prodigy the Kid at @prodigythakid

Louisville-born, LA-based rapper and creative IVRY pulls up to the OddPod for a deep, wide-ranging conversation with Marcus and Pod Rashid about his journey from the South End to the West Coast — and everything he's built along the way.
IVRY opens up about growing up across different parts of Louisville, from South Louisville to the neighborhood right behind Algonquin Park, where a pivotal moment of being kicked out pushed him to finally take music seriously. As a kid, he was a homebody who channeled his creativity into editing Boondocks clips over Lil Wayne songs on Windows Movie Maker, writing raps for his little sister, and dancing at teen parties — all early signals of a creative who'd find his lane on his own terms.
A PRP alum, IVRY credits the school's wild diversity — country kids, hood kids, upper class, all in one building — for his ability to connect with just about anyone. That same versatility bleeds into his music, which he describes as melody-first and entertainment-focused, designed to hit a wide range of listeners rather than a niche pocket.
The conversation digs into his extensive catalog: seven projects and over 90 songs since 2018, including Grand Theft Audio, For My People, Feels, 2001, Ego, In Real Life, 4200, and his latest self-titled IVRY EP — which he calls his "musical résumé," a project that captures every dimension of who he is as an artist. He talks through the evolution behind each project, the hard resets, the SoundCloud era that changed his perspective on what music could be (shoutout Lil Yachty), and how a vacation-turned-revelation led to him quitting his post office job and moving to LA to bet on himself full time.
The crew also gets into the Drake vs. Kendrick beef and how history gets rewritten over time, the cultural power of Afro Man, IVRY's collab with Prodigy tha Kid, and his belief that creativity is something you're meant to steward — not sit on.
Looking ahead, IVRY is dialing in on his individuality through more V-logs, new music this summer, and a performance at Hip-Hop in the Park in Louisville on July 25th. Follow him at @twohundred_ on Instagram and YouTube.

Louisville-born, LA-based rapper and creative IVRY pulls up to the OddPod for a deep, wide-ranging conversation with Marcus and Pod Rashid about his journey from the South End to the West Coast — and everything he's built along the way.

IVRY opens up about growing up across different parts of Louisville, from South Louisville to the neighborhood right behind Algonquin Park, where a pivotal moment of being kicked out pushed him to finally take music seriously. As a kid, he was a homebody who channeled his creativity into editing Boondocks clips over Lil Wayne songs on Windows Movie Maker, writing raps for his little sister, and dancing at teen parties — all early signals of a creative who'd find his lane on his own terms.

A PRP alum, IVRY credits the school's wild diversity — country kids, hood kids, upper class, all in one building — for his ability to connect with just about anyone. That same versatility bleeds into his music, which he describes as melody-first and entertainment-focused, designed to hit a wide range of listeners rather than a niche pocket.

The conversation digs into his extensive catalog: seven projects and over 90 songs since 2018, including Grand Theft Audio, For My People, Feels, 2001, Ego, In Real Life, 4200, and his latest self-titled IVRY EP — which he calls his "musical résumé," a project that captures every dimension of who he is as an artist. He talks through the evolution behind each project, the hard resets, the SoundCloud era that changed his perspective on what music could be (shoutout Lil Yachty), and how a vacation-turned-revelation led to him quitting his post office job and moving to LA to bet on himself full time.

The crew also gets into the Drake vs. Kendrick beef and how history gets rewritten over time, the cultural power of Afro Man, IVRY's collab with Prodigy tha Kid, and his belief that creativity is something you're meant to steward — not sit on.

Looking ahead, IVRY is dialing in on his individuality through more V-logs & new music this summer. Follow him at @twohundred_ on Instagram and YouTube.

Louisville rapper and self-proclaimed "Street Preacher" CashRick pulls up to the OddPod for an unfiltered conversation about music, growth, and staying true to yourself. Hosted by Marcus and Pod Rashid, this episode is the third installment in a series featuring members of the Cash Mob collective — following episodes with CashMonte and Southside Mike.

CashRick opens up about growing up on the East Side of Louisville, specifically Shepherd Square, where he admits he was a "green" kid getting into reckless situations before meeting his close collaborator CashMonte in high school at Atherton. He credits that friendship — and CashMonte's father showing him different parts of the city — with broadening his perspective and eventually steering him toward music.

The conversation gets real on the business side of the industry. CashRick talks about learning from independent artists like LaRussell (recently signed to Roc Nation) and emphasizes that being a great artist isn't enough — you have to understand the business to avoid getting taken advantage of. His philosophy? "I don't sell drugs, I slang music."

When describing his sound, CashRick breaks it down into three personas: El Ricky (the hard-edged street side), Ricky (the smooth R&B lover), and the Street Preacher — the version that talks real about the streets but always sends you home with a lesson. He's not a rapper who fits neatly into a box, and that's exactly the point.

The crew digs into his musical influences — Twista, Biggie, and Kendrick Lamar, who CashRick calls the greatest — along with a candid breakdown of Baby Keem's latest project and what made certain music hit different at different points in life.

CashRick also reflects on taking six years away from music, framing the hiatus not as a setback but as seasoning. He talks openly about anxiety, boundaries, and the importance of protecting your energy as you level up — touching on themes of faith, self-awareness, and knowing your worth.

The episode closes with a deep dive into Anakin Skywalker's arc in Star Wars (Revenge of the Sith takes the crown), granny's VHS collection, and why his new project Picture Perfect and his Valentine's single are the next steps in his journey. Go follow CashRick at @cashrick_2x and check out "Guns and Butter" featuring CashMonte and Southside Mike.

Divine timing brought us this one, and we are NOT taking it for granted.

This week, the OddPod is joined by the guys behind Car Ride Reactions — Ken and Matt — two Atlanta-based, Louisville-connected movie lovers who decided that the best film criticism was already happening in the car on the way home from the theater. So they just… started recording it. Simple as that. No overthinking. No waiting for permission. Just two friends, a camera, and opinions that hit different because they're real — unfiltered, pre-Twitter, straight from the gut.

We get into how Car Ride Reactions was born (shoutout to a friend lost too soon and a DJ who finally said "just post it"), what it means to build something for the love of it, and why your most honest take is the one you have before you've read anyone else's.

Oh, and we get into ALL the things:

Scary Movie 6 vs. Scream 7 — and why the Wayans Brothers reclaiming their franchise feels like a whole cultural moment. The Poolie Awards — their fan-voted, brewery-born answer to awards season (we love the chaos). The streaming wars (HBO Max stays winning, fight us). Whether Parks & Rec is actually funnier than The Office — Ken says yes, and honestly? He makes a case. Robert Pattinson as the best Batman — which, if you'd told us Twilight Boy would do that, we'd have said absolutely not, but here we are. And of course, Game of Thrones — the abandoned storylines, the trauma of that final season, why some of us are still healing, and how Knight of the Seven Kingdoms quietly brought people back.

We also touch on why great comedy films feel extinct, the Mahershala Ali Blade situation (Ryan Coogler could've saved us all and we'll die on that hill), AI-generated football highlight reels getting kids actual scholarship offers (the scouts are going to need to be coders, bro), and the sacred experience of the $1 Walmart DVD bin — a cultural institution that deserves its own documentary.

Ken ran track at Florida State. Matt worked at Cinemark for two years and saw everything for free. Rashid dressed varsity as a freshman. Marcus had the Little League Heisman. This episode had all the energy of four people who've been meaning to have this conversation for years — and finally did.

Follow them @carridereactions on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Tap in. Tell 'em the OddPod sent you. 🎬

The ODD Pod is back in full swing — jerseys on, opinions loaded.

Marcus and Pod Rashid kick things off with a live-from-the-building recap of WWE SmackDown at the YUM Center, leading into Elimination Chamber. From Jey Uso’s injury angle to Randy Orton punching his ticket to WrestleMania, the fellas break down the spectacle, the storytelling misses, and whether WWE is swinging for the fences a little too hard these days. They tap into wrestling’s Louisville roots, OVW’s legacy, and why this region quietly remains a hotbed for the culture.

From there, the energy shifts local. UofL women’s basketball takes a tough but entertaining loss to Notre Dame, and the broader Louisville sports scene gets its flowers. Then it’s all love for the city’s music renaissance — shoutouts flying to Forrestt, STXDY, Cash Rick, SME, and a whole wave of interconnected talent pushing the sound forward. If you’re not tapped in, you’re officially behind.

But the episode doesn’t stay light.

The conversation turns deeper — Teddy Bridgewater’s new Florida legislation sparks a layered debate about public school funding, systemic responsibility, and who should really be carrying the financial weight in underserved communities. That naturally spirals into a raw discussion on capitalism, late-stage economics, declining birth rates, and whether history is just recycled storylines with new branding.

From wrestling promos to political philosophy, this episode is peak ODD Pod — funny, thoughtful, local, global, and unapologetically layered.

This episode of The OddPod is what happens when raw ambition meets real-life pressure — and refuses to blink.

We sit down with Forrestt, an artist who didn’t just “get into” music… he survived his way into it. From sleeping in cars to stacking studio hours, from doubt-filled rooms to gold plaque moments tied to Roddy Ricch, this conversation isn’t polished — it’s honest. It’s hunger. It’s the cost of betting on yourself when nobody else understands the vision.

Forrestt walks us through the early grind: navigating an industry that’ll smile in your face while testing your stamina behind the scenes.

He breaks down what it actually takes to get placements, the mental warfare of comparison, and the difference between talent and staying power. We talk about the sacrifices — relationships strained, comfort abandoned, ego checked — and the moments that quietly confirm you’re on the right path.

But because this is The OddPod, we don’t just sit in inspiration. We peel it back. We joke about the chaos. We question the system. We talk about the psychology of chasing something bigger than your current circumstances. What does success feel like when you finally touch it? And what changes when you realize it’s not the finish line?

This episode lives in that in-between space — not broke, not famous, but building. It’s about resilience, perspective, and trusting your craft when the world hasn’t caught up yet.

If you’ve ever felt one breakthrough away… this one’s for you.

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