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As I always do about this time, let me remind you that our mission is to become an internationally recognized hub where creative forces from across the planet can showcase their talents for the world to hear.  Now, your mission, as a CEP listener, is to fully investigate the artists that you find here on the playlist.  That means going to the streaming/download sites and stream, or preferably download their music so that you can add the sweetness to your digital libraries.  Also, go to each artists’ website and pick up some merch, perhaps a physical copy of their music, and learn more about the people behind the talent.  And of course, be sure to blow up these artists’ socials with our your love and support.  That includes likes, follows, and sharing the artistry to your own pages for others to enjoy as well.  Also, you can learn all about where to find the artists’ material by going to the homepage on their respective socials.  

Tracks featured on this episode:

Sway by Steeples

Blueberries by Runaway Brother

It’s Further Than You Think by Before Giants

Unwoven by A Brilliant Lie

Episode 118 - Cerebral Chat

Colt and James sit it for a Cerebral Chat discussing our recent episode with Scott McNally, exercise, mindfulness and my panic attack, the awful creature named Michelle Carter and her long over due sentence for suicide coercion, and my snowy revelation. Please remember to follow us on the socials and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play and visit us at thecepodcast.com.

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Man, have we got some variety for you all coming up on this episode of the CE Playlist.  And you know we love bringing you the variety that we discover whilst scouring the earth for new awesomeness, but as always we want to urge you to fully investigate the artists that you hear on the playlist and show them your support.  This includes downloading and/or streaming the artists music on the digital platforms, visiting the artists websites, purchasing some of their merchandise, buying hard copies of their albums, and if you ever have the chance to see the artists live be sure to get out there and capitalize on the opportunity.  Of course, you should, nay, you must, go to the socials and let the artists know that you heard them on the CEP and you dig what they’re putting out.  Get out there and support independent music, people!

Tracks featured on this episode:

INIT by Skittles

Bluebird by Emily Cavanagh

Faron by Young Animals

Road Trippin’ by The Lows

Suicide by SmileyBoy

Episode 117 - Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you the first installment of our series titled Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally of Bodybuilding Nerds Radio and Advices Radio Network.  Scott is a committed bodybuilder, a diet coach, and a prolific podcaster with years of experience in all of these endeavors and he is lending that experience, and the wisdom that comes with it, to guide us through some of the fundamental elements to achieving fitness success.  During this first edition you will hear us discuss the importance of mindset and how to begin the transformation from commitment to movement.  We share some personal stories and give the whats, hows, and whys we believe that EXERCISE IS LIFE.  Be sure that you go and check into all of Scott’s podcasts at advicesradio.com and bodybuildingnerds.com, and you can also download all of his podcast episodes where all great podcasts can be downloaded.

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Remember that our mission is to become an internationally recognized hub where creative forces from across the planet can showcase their talents for the world to hear.  Now, your mission, as a CEP listener, is to fully investigate the artists that you find here on the playlist.  That means going to the streaming/download sites and stream, or preferably download their music so that you can add the sweetness to your digital libraries.  Also, go to each artist’s website and pick up some merch, perhaps a physical copy of their music, and learn more about the people behind the talent.  And of course, be sure to blow up these artists’ socials with all of your love and support.  That includes likes, follows, and sharing the artistry to your own pages for others to enjoy as well. Keep your brains warm, my friends!

Tracks featured on this episode:

Blue Light by Golden Curls

Everything is Red by Dramaglider

Neon Ocean by New Dialogue

Fare Thee Well by Todd Sarvies

Episode 116 - Michelle Benedict

Our guest for this episode is Michelle Benedict.  Michelle is a mindfulness practitioner, mental health advocate, educator, TEDx Speaker, and a presenter.  It becomes obvious as Michelle speaks that she has spent a great deal of time practicing mindfulness and her journey seems to have yielded some fantastic results.  During our discussion we delve into mindfulness topics such the importance of training your brain, how the physical structure of the brain is manipulated and improved on by meditation, and how mindfulness can be used in different settings to achieve positive behavioral results.  Good luck on your own personal journey and enjoy this conversation with Mindfulness Michelle Benedict.

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You know how much we love you, right?  Why else would we bring you all of this variety week after week after week?  Remember though that bringing you this variety does come with a catch.  And the catch is you must, I repeat, must go and find the artists that we play on the playlist, track down their music on the digital platforms and download.  If you go to a streaming site then stream like you’ve never streamed before, my friends.  Also be sure to visits the artists’ websites, you know they ll have one, and purchase some merchandise from these hardworking peeps.  And of course you know to go to the socials and show the artists some love and if you ever get the opportunity to see the artists perform live, get out there and support independent music to the fullest.

Tracks featured on this episode:

Salvation by Made in Waves

Nowhere to Run by Monster Eats Manhattan

Dirty Red by Sixes High

Breathe Out by Static Fly

Episode 115 - Cerebral Chat

For this edition, Colt and James discuss some of the fundamental elements of our personal journeys into building confidence and how that affects us in our lives today. The concept of consistency is also explored and how it relates to confidence in the long-term efforts to build the best human being possible from the raw materials granted by the universe. And then we discuss the negative effects of the porn industry on the strip club business, as well as the new Revenge Porn laws and whether that should even be a thing.

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Remember that our mission is to bring you great new music that you may not have heard before and we keep the variety coming all, day, long.  But, it is you job to investigate the artists you find here on the playlist and show them some love on the socials.  Definitely go and download their albums and add the awesomeness to your digital music collection.  After which, you should go and visit the artists’ websites, purchase some merchandise, perhaps a hard copy of their albums when available, and see if they have a show coming to a venue near you because if they do, of course you do not want to miss out the opportunity to see the artists live.  Support independent music, you Cerebral people you.   

Tracks featured on this episode:

Cruise by R.O.E. (Rising Over Envy)

I’ll Try by Whispers of October

Super Fun Laser Beams by Cousin Earth

Let Go by Wildview

Episode 114 - Stacy Burr

For this edition, Colt and I get on the line with 4 time world record breaking, power lifting, and strength coach, Stacy Burr.  Stacy is always setting the bar higher and higher for herself and for her clients to be the absolute best.  The primary components of Stacy’s success includes mindset, hard work, and more hard hard work.  If you need any motivation in your life whatsoever, listening to Stacy is probably just the thing that you need.

Playlist 15 - Brian Blood of Common Jones

For this edition I get the chance to catch up with bass player extraordinaire Brian Blood, who plays for the St. Louis area band, Common Jones.  If you don’t know Common Jones then you need to get into the know by downloading their music from all the major streaming sites.  You should also check out commonjones.com to learn more about this fantastic group of guys and of course, buy some of their merch.  And you know the routine. If you ever have the opportunity to see Common Jones live then do not miss out.  You shan’t be disappointed, I promise.  As a matter of fact, you can see Common Jones perform live at Pop’s Concert Venue in Sauget, Illinois on February 23rd, 2019.  This is The Midwest Livin Show featuring Common Jones with The O’Brien Effect, Echos From Ashes, Luxora, and ATG.

Common Jones tracks featured on this episode:

Pogo Jones

Take Me Away

Newsflash

Bonus track: Bent

Episode 113 - Steve Hall of Revive Stronger

For this episode we get on the line with Steve Hall.  Steve is the owner of, and an online coach for Revive Stronger.  Revive Stronger is also the name of his podcast that you can, and should, download where all great podcasts can be downloaded. And be sure to check out Revive Stronger on all the socials.  Steve is a very inspirational guy having come back from a pretty serious injury and a tough recovery to compete and coach as a natural bodybuilder. Be sure to soak in all of the inspiration that you can and if you would like to utilize his online coaching services, be sure to reach out to Steve and let him apply a scientific approach to assist you in reaching your goals.

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Remember that our mission is to bring you a variety of independent music that you may or may not have been exposed to otherwise.  But, it is your mission to get on the webs, search out the artists, and show them love.  You can do this by following, liking, and sharing the artists on the socials. Go to their websites and buy some merch.  Got to the downloading sites and add their music to your digital collection.  And of course, if you ever have the chance to see any of the artists live, do not sleep on the opportunity.  Support independent music, people.

Tracks featured on this episode:

Untitled by 20 Watt Tombstone

Council by Fragile Porcelain Mice

How Rude by Ceeker featuring ATG, Dub Flow, and Gorilla J

Hail Hail the Rat King by Brother Lee and the Leather Jackals

Episode 112 - Cerebral Chat

The discussion you are about to hear is the product of Colt and myself chatting it up due to the last minute cancellation of a guest we were ready to interview.  So, for this episode we did a bit of a topic breakdown on issues ranging from gender neutral Santa to the benefits of mindfulness.

Don’t forget that we are out there on the socials and we desire all of your likes, follows, and shares.  Also, be sure to check out the improved, still under some construction, but improved, launching pad for all things Cerebral at thecepodcast.com.  If you need to contact us for playlist submissions, booking info, or just to holla, you can do that at cerebral@thecepodcast.com.  And of course, it is of the utmost importance that you go to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play and subscribe to our show.

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 Since this is a fresh new year let me remind you that our mission is to be become an internationally recognized hub where creative forces from across the planet can show their talents for the world to hear.  That is our job.  Now your job is to fully investigate the artists that you find here on the CE Playlist by tracking them on the socials.  When you do locate said artists, show them love by giving their pages a like and a follow and share their music to your own page so that your peeps can also enjoy this killer new music that you have found. Also, be sure to visit the artists’ websites to buy some merch, hard copies of their music if available and watch their calendars to see if they have a show coming up near you.  If they do, should you miss out on the opportunity to see them?  It’s a silly question because the answer is no.  Last but not least, be sure to hit the download/streaming sites and add the artists’ music to your digital library and that, my friends, is what I call supporting independent music.

Tracks featured on this episode:

Let’s Start a Cult by WIL FM

Bitch Eat Baloney All Day by Nerd Table

I Shot an Arrow/Street Without Joy by The Native Howl

Bound for the Sun by John June Year

Episode 111 - Ryan and Haliey Delf

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you Ryan and Hailey Delf.  Ryan and Hailey are competitive bodybuilders, coaches, podcasters, and very fun to talk to and follow on the socials.  So, be sure to follow them on the socials and check into their coaching services, both in person and online services available, and see if these 2 might be a good fit to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals. We had a great time conversing with these 2 and we are confident that, if you haven’t already heard of Ryan and Hailey Delf, you will find this introduction quite satisfying.

Episode 110 - Chris Swan

For this episode we bring you Chris Swan of Soul Motivation Records. Chris jumps on the line with us and discusses his record label, the new music he has recently released, and how recovery from his alcohol and food addictions have influenced his music and his life. Be sure to show Chris Swan and Soul Motivation Records some love on the socials, visit soulmotivationrecords.com, and let Chris inspire and motivate you on your journey.

Tracks featured on this episode:

Abundance by Chris Swan

Perfect by Chris Swan

Episode 109 - Cerebral Chat

For this episode we bring you, us.  That’s right, Colt and James hop on the mics to discuss exercise and the gym and we venture down the path to talk about things of a deeper, more philosophical nature, where questions are answered with more questions as the mysteries of the universe remain intact.  Ladies and gentlemen we appreciate your ongoing support and we will be bringing more great guests  straight to your ear holes coming up into the new year but in the meantime we hope you enjoy listening to Colt and myself further plot our journey into the cosmos. Keep your brains warm out there!

CE Playlist 2018: Part 2

We hope you had a great year, I know that we did, but we are looking for bigger and better things to come our way in 2019. So, before we dive into a brand new year, Colt and I wanted to recap the first 12 playlists by featuring all the music in one final playlist for 2018. As always, remember to investigate the artists that you hear on the playlist and give them a like and a follow on the socials. If you really dig what you are hearing then you should definitely share their music to your own page so that your family and friends can enjoy the music as well. Also, go to the artists' websites and buy some merch, hard copies of their music, and anything else you can do to support the great people you find on the playlist. And of course, if you ever have the opportunity to see the artists live, do not miss out.

Tracks featured on this episode:

New Lingo - San Junipero, Steeples - Sho Luv, The Gasoline Gypsies - Killin Time, Carpetface - Looking Out for the World, Ursa Major - Gold Blooded, OKnice featuring Darren Sipity - Pearly Whites, Mathias and the Pirates featuring Abstract Rude - Bump 95, The Matching Shoe - Sometimes I Play With My Dog, Drive the Night that Elevates a Monochrome Moon - Black Maria, The Pour - Drive, Xilch featuring Chillpill - Say Goodbye, Blank Generation - Break the Doors Down, Calloway Circus - Gray, Mess - Loose Ends, Luxora - Alabastar, Bonez Jaxson and Jimmy Biggz - Gray Skies, End World - Classic, Krosst Out - Off the Wall, Jackie June - Chasing Nightmares, Captain Catfeesh - Industry News, Lori's Puppets - Here’s to the Memory, TigreNolo - Biff N’ Burt, and Feel - Stay

CE Playlist 2018: Part 1

We hope you had a great year, I know that we did, but we are looking for bigger and better things to come our way in 2019. So, before we dive into a brand new year, Colt and I wanted to recap the first 12 playlists by featuring all the music in one final playlist for 2018. As always, remember to investigate the artists that you hear on the playlist and give them a like and a follow on the socials. If you really dig what you are hearing then you should definitely share their music to your own page so that your family and friends can enjoy the music as well. Also, go to the artists' websites and buy some merch, hard copies of their music, and anything else you can do to support the great people you find on the playlist. And of course, if you ever have the opportunity to see the artists live, do not miss out. Support indie artists in 2019, people!

Tracks featured on this episode:

Fivefold - Overcome, Killer Me Killer You - Sober, Inner Outlines - It’s Not Safe Here, Acadia - Palisades, Brookroyal - Closer, Isabella - End Game, For the City - Exhale, Altayzie - Odyssey, No Alarms - Right is What’s Left, City of Parks - Pessimist, World's Scariest Police Chases - Mindtrap, The Maness Brothers - Preacher Man, Subways on the Sun - Just to Be With You, Make Room - Starting Over, Current Year - Xanax, Facing Infamy - Black and White, Scrub and Ace Ha - Old Fashion Raps Vol. 1, The Many Colored Death - Drown, Theody - Reticence, Silent Hollow - Lies in Fiction, Scrub and Ace Ha - Old Fashion Raps Vol. 2, Damon Davis featuring Tonina - Light Years, Sky Burnt White featuring Jack Weise - Afterglow, Hounds - Shake Me Up, Youpeopl - Seashine, Courtland Zelle - Spastic,