DOPE AS USUAL Podcast

Episode: "Saying Horrible Things w/ Dave Blunts!"

Hosts: Marty O'Neill & Thomas Araujo (Thomas Dope As Yola)

Guest: Dave Blunts

Date: March 4, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode welcomes back viral rap artist and internet personality Dave Blunts for his third appearance on the show. Known for his candid, wild, and provocative takes, Dave dives into everything from wild industry stories to the line between comedy and controversy, internet beefs, mental health benders, making "unnecessary" music, movie debates, and much more. The conversation highlights blunt humor, critiques of pop culture, and the blurred lines between art, offense, and being authentic. Listeners get unfiltered tales about the rap industry, content creation, current fandom drama, healthy lifestyle shifts, and plenty of hilarious, jaw-dropping anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dave Blunts’ Return & Podcast History

• Dave returns for a third time, nearly making him the most frequent guest ("No, this is Mexican fool named OG..." [01:12]).
• The show celebrates five seasons and a growing cult following.

2. Industry Stories: Kanye, 50 Cent, Puff Daddy

• Leaving Kanye: Dave describes why he distanced himself from Kanye, citing differences in vision and uncomfortable associations (swastika incident), but clarifies, “never really disrespected me... just realized we didn’t have the same vision” ([04:13]).
• Kanye’s Reaction: Unexpectedly polite—“His response was like, okay, thank you. Not what I would have thought” ([04:02]).
• Mental Health & Shroom Bender: After parting with Kanye, Dave goes on a mushroom binge, proposes to his girlfriend onstage, and reflects on accountability: “...just really manic... I was doing, I was making those crazy songs, and then after that, I went on like a shroom bender” ([06:09]).
• 50 Cent Beef: Dissecting a viral online spat. Dave admits he was “dick riding… standing up for my bro,” but doesn’t regret roasting 50 at the time ([12:41]).
• Puff Daddy Case: Avoids deep commentary on Diddy’s scandals (“Hey bro, listen, hell no bro, I’m staying far away from that…” [09:35]) and jokes about writing songs about the fallout.

3. Comedy, Memes, and Being a Punchline

• Dave reacts to Cat Williams using his picture in a standup special (“I might try to get $30 out of him…” [02:41]) and unpacks his conflicted feelings about being joked about publicly.
• “Do I want to respond? Do I necessarily want to attack him?... a bigger part is like, fuck this thing. I think he is” ([22:10]).
• On becoming a meme & industry punching bag: “I’ve never been a punchy bag before the industry, I’m not gonna be while I’m in the industry” ([20:02]).

4. Controversial Lyrics, Censorship & Artistic Intent

• “Unnecessary” (New Song): The origins behind Dave’s provocative new single, which he says contains intentionally inflammatory content as an act of defiance and authenticity:
  • "In the song I say a lot of...I open it off with some crazy...You're probably..." ([30:36])
  • “That just shows it right there that you don’t understand what I’m trying to do here... do I want to conform to the industry or pave my own way and create a new normal?” ([36:29])
  • Turning criticism into fuel: “I named it Unnecessary, because that person had told me that it was unnecessary. I’m like, well, yeah, it is unnecessary...” ([36:29])
  • Battle over “commercializing,” resisting pressure to change art to suit others ([41:08]).

5. Cancel Culture, Slurs, and the Edge of Humor

• Dave and Thomas banter extensively about racial slurs in music and gaming, the double standards in censorship, and why Dave deliberately pushes boundaries (...sample: “I love being racist on video games. That shit’s fun, man...” [95:04]).
• They joke about YouTube demonetization and testing platform limits with music and commentary.
• Meta conversation about what can/can’t be said in music vs. podcasting.

6. Health, Sobriety, and Lifestyle Change

• Dave details why he’s not smoking or using substances now and is focused on “healthy stuff” and training for touring ([14:32]).
• Conversation about weight loss drugs (GLP), toxicity of obesity discourse, referencing recent expert interviews ([15:46]).

7. Internet Culture & Dads Against Predators

• Lengthy endorsement for vigilante anti-predator YouTube channels (“Bro, it’s good entertainment, bro. My girl be tripping about me always watching that...” [10:55]) and the catharsis of seeing justice.
• Ties to wider cultural obsessions with public shaming, accountability, and reality media crossovers ([55:28]).

8. Pop Culture, Sports, and Movie Debates

• Raucous debates over best/worst movie sequels and superhero films:
  • On Friday series, Batman casting (Ben Affleck is “the best Batman” - Dave [133:22]), Spider-Man, and Marvel vs. DC hero strength ([147:02–151:30]).
• Movie reviews and recommendations, with widely differing opinions on comedy sequels, reboots, and recent releases ([64:46]).
• Candid talk about not keeping up with sports since the Bears’ heyday: “I can’t keep rooting for losers…” ([51:00]).
• Vivid childhood stories about getting lost, family trouble, and memorable moments growing up ([83:12–87:57]).

9. Behind the Scenes of the Music Industry

• Dave’s negative experiences collaborating in the rap world, preferring to work solo: “It’s been mostly negative... They want you to jump through hoops and bow down to them…” ([48:24]).
• Comments on rapper time/tardiness, and why many relationships in the industry feel transactional.

10. AI, Streaming, and the Future

• Discussion about AI in music and movies, and how leading artists are using AI-driven lyrics and beats (“There’s rappers… putting whole AI songs out. Yes, for a fact” [109:28]).
• Positive and skeptical reactions to AI-powered deepfakes, fake music, and the implications for culture ([104:06–108:41]).

11. Media, Merch, and New Projects

• New single “Unnecessary” drops February 20.
• Dave’s next album: "I'll believe it when I see it"—reflecting skepticism about public opinion and personal progress ([113:04]).
• Merchandise: “Healthy Stuff” double cups, tracksuits for all genders and kids, Dave’s own water brand ([156:26]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Kanye’s reaction:
  “The text was just so polite in both ways. The text was like, I’m not aligning with what you got going on. And then his response was like, okay, thank you.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [04:02])

• Reflecting on being a meme:
  “I’ve never been a punchy bag before the industry, I’m not gonna be while I’m in the industry.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [20:02])

• On the controversy of his music:
  “That just shows it right there that you don’t understand what it is that I’m trying to do here... do I want to conform to the industry or pave my own way and create a new normal?”
  – (Dave Blunts, [36:29])

• On pushing limits:
  “I love being racist on video games. That shit’s fun, man.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [95:04])

• On Cat Williams’ jokes:
  “I’m kind of conflicted… Do I want to say something?... They’re just shitting on me. You know what I’m saying? Yeah. So I mean a part of me is like, yeah, it’s cool. But then a bigger part’s like, fuck this nigga.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [21:22])

• On Dads Against Predators channel:
  “We’re watching at dinner last night.”
  – (Thomas, [10:50])
  “My girl be tripping about me always watching that. She’d be like, like, what do you got going on to where you’re always...”
  – (Dave Blunts, [10:55])

• On criticism and internet narrative:
  “If you got a narrative that whenever a motherfucker says something about you, they can just get their jokes off and all that shit, it’s like, nigga, you’re gonna be an industry punching bag.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [20:02])

• On AI in music:
  “There’s rappers out here putting whole AI songs out. Yes, I know that for a fact… those are the ones that are doing it. Like you know, there’s, there’s not like smaller artists doing that. There’s smaller artists doing it for the bigger artists.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [109:28])

• On Hollywood reboots and movie classics:
  “The Nightmare on Elm Street Reboot that came out like 2011… that was good…the Friday the 13th reboot… that was good… There’s a bunch of good reboots out there.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [101:59])

• On superhero hierarchy:
  “If you give Batman prep time, that nigga can destroy Genghis Khan and his whole army… Batman… can beat all them, bro.”
  – (Dave Blunts, [150:06])

Noteworthy Timestamps

• [01:06] – Welcoming Dave Blunts, podcast banter
• [04:02] – Reflecting on ending things with Kanye West
• [06:09] – Dave’s shroom bender, manic behavior, marriage proposal
• [12:41] – Story behind 50 Cent beef, industry loyalty
• [16:47] – GLP-1 weight loss drugs & body image
• [20:02] – Becoming a meme, internet narrative, and punching bag
• [29:14] – Announcement: new single “Unnecessary” (dropping Feb 20)
• [36:29] – The origins and intent of “Unnecessary” as defiant art
• [41:08] – Pressure to commercialize and industry expectations
• [48:24] – Dave’s negative experiences with music industry gatekeeping
• [55:28] – Crossover ideas: Dads Against Predators & PowerSlap
• [64:46] – Comedy sequels and Hollywood reboot debates
• [95:04] – Talking about gaming, slurs, and online persona
• [104:06–108:41] – AI in media, deepfakes, and future of entertainment
• [109:28] – AI-produced music and ethics
• [113:04] – New album details and personal era: “I’ll believe it when I see it”
• [156:26] – Upcoming “Healthy Stuff” merch, tracksuits, and water brand

Conclusion

This episode dives deep into the wild intersections of music, internet culture, and authenticity. Dave Blunts remains unfiltered and unapologetic about his art, public persona, and controversial takes, sparking both outrage and admiration. With stories ranging from surreal industry beefs to the existential crises of being a viral figure, listeners get a blend of comedy, candor, and chaos. The pod closes with hype for new music, upcoming visuals, and a promise that the next phase of Dave’s career—“My magnum opus”—is just ahead.

Find Dave Blunts’ new single “Unnecessary” on all platforms Feb 20.
Merch & updates: davemonts.co (dot com pending, maybe).

“You don’t got to be good. You don’t got to be great. Just... okay.”
– Marty, [91:39]

This was the Dope as Usual Podcast. Have a dope ass day.