Episode 127 - Cerebral Chat With Colt & James

For this episode we bring you another riveting chat with Colt and James. During our chat you will hear us discuss my recent illness and how it affected my motivation, Colt’s run in with an apparently high lady who happened to be driving her car through the city with no tire on the rim, fleeting thoughts, streams of consciousness, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the CEP on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play and reach out to us at cerebral@thecepodcast.com. Here we go!

Episode 126 - Ryan Sickler

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you Ryan Sickler.  Ryan is a stand up comedian and has a number 1 comedy album called Get a Hold of Yourself.  He’s had appearances on Tosh.O, The Late Late Show, and not too long ago he sat with Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Experience.  Ryan is also a podcaster, co hosting The Crabfeast which ended at the end of 2018 but now Ryan has a new podcast called The HoneyDew, which he records out of Your Mom’s House Studios, home of the great Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky. Be sure to follow Ryan on the socials and download his podcast episodes where all great podcast episodes can be downloaded.

Episode 125 - Cam Gillette of Smoke From All the Friction

For this edition of the CEP we bring you Cam Gillette of Smoke From All the Friction.  Smoke From All the Friction is a project out of Raleigh, North Carolina whose moody electronic pop with industrial undertones will tickle your ear holes with all of its friction, quite probably causing smoke to appear.  Get it?  We had a great time discussing all thing Smoke and Friction with the mastermind behind this project, Cam Gillette, as we delve into his creative foundation and inspirations and the meaning behind several of the tracks that we feature during the episode.  Be sure to follow Smoke From All the Friction on the socials and download/stream their music where all great music can be downloaded and streamed.  Support Independent music, people!

Tracks featured on this episode:

Meant to Be

One of You

Cross & Tattoo

Episode 124 - Jeff Johnson and Buzz Sutherland

 For this edition of the CEP we bring you Jeff Johnson and Buzz Sutherland.  Jeff, along with his wife and daughter, is the owner and proprietor of Laughing Gas Comedy in Cape Girardeau, MO, which is an all new, 7000 square foot venue that houses both the Laughing Gas Comedy club and the huge N2O Lounge; both very impressive.  And Buzz is an outstanding comic that has a longstanding history with Jeff and so he came down to provide the comedy for the launch of this new endeavor.  Buzz definitely had me in tears both on and off the mic with some of his stories and so if you ever get the opportunity to see him perform, do it.  You shan’t be disappointed.  And if you are ever in the Cape Girardeau, MO area be sure to stop by Laughing Gas Comedy to see a show, and maybe lounge in the lounge.

Episode 123 - Back to the Basics Part 4: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally

For this episode we wrap up our series titled Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally. During this episode Scott finishes up his discussion on the essential component of nutrition as he reminds us that meeting our fitness goals is 100% physical training and 100% nutrition.  Next, he guides us down the crucial path of supplementation, and then we close things out with a serious talk about responsible steroid use.  Be sure to follow Scott McNally on Advices Radio Network and Bodybuilding Nerds Radio, show him and all his cohorts love on the socials, and enjoy this final installment of our series.

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We've got a great lineup coming straight to your ear holes but as always I am compelled to remind y’all of the reason why we have assembled here today on the CEP.  And that reason is for you to find independent artists out there who are releasing crazy good music.  After that, your objective is to research the artists putting out the music that you like, track them down on the socials and then do the following.  Like and follow them on the social platforms and share their music to your own page so that now you are the cool guy or gal finding the killer music and hooking up all your friends and fam.   Also, be sure to visit the artists' websites, buy some merch, and head over to the streaming sites so that you can stream or download their music.  Support independent, people!

Tracks featured on this episode

Crazy Red Shades by Whiskey Raccoons

Pass-A-Fire by Current Year

Believe by For the City

Still Waiting by Inner Outlines

Episode 122 - Tracey Maxfield Discusses Depression

For this episode we bring you Tracey Maxfield. Ever since Tracey was a very small child she wanted to be a nurse and for the past past 36 years, she has worked as a nurse, caring for patients in the field of gerontology and those suffering from dementia. Tracey is also a blogger, an author, and a depression survivor who decided that her story is too important not to share with others. Tracey details the horrific symptoms of her severe depression, including her battle with intense suicidal ideations, and discusses many of the life events that have shaped her into the person that she is today. Be sure to investigate Tracey and her work at traceymaxfield.com and if you, or someone you know, is battling with depression, remember that you are not alone and there are people out there who care.

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We want to remind you that our mission is to become an internationally recognized hub where creative forces from across the planet can showcase their most excellent talents for the world to hear.  That of course, is our job.  It is your job to investigate the artists that you find here.  Track them on the socials and let them know that you heard them on the CEP.  Go to their respective websites and learn more about them, buy some merchandise, perhaps a hard copy of their albums.  Then take to the streaming sites and stream, or download if that is an option, their music to your heart’s content.  And of course, find out when you can see them at a live show because that is really where the magic happens.  Support independent music, people!

Tracks featured on this episode:

Headrest by The Window Dogs

Bite the Bullet by The Howl Twins

Love is Gone by The Lowlies

Wait by Avnue

Episode 121 - Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally

This is Episode 3 of the series titled Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally.  Scott is the prolific podcaster of the bodybuilding arena and you can find all of his shows on bodybuildingnerds.com and advicesradio.com, and of course you can look for Bodybuilding Nerds and the Advices Radio Network on all platforms where great podcasts are disseminated.  During this episode you are going to hear Scott bring us all kinds of useful info regarding the nutrition aspects of being fit.  Scott guides us by breaking down the  macro-nutrients that we need, with an emphasis on proteins but he also brings the fats and carbs to the table, you get that? To the table?  That was pretty good right?  But no he also discusses emotional eating and some of the things that we have to cut out of the diet  Like refined sugar.  It is evil folks.  Its the debil.  At any rate, I am personally taking full advantage of the information being brought to us by the very knowledgeable Scott McNally and I implore you to do the same.

Episode 120 - Jeremy Stanton of Barrel Brands

For this edition we bring you the very inspirational Jeremy Stanton.  Jeremy is a military veteran, he is a husband and a father, and he is the proprietor of Barrel Brands which is a line of barrel aged hair and skin oils made from a base of pure vitamin E and a blend of other natural ingredients.  I use Barrel Brands products myself, and so does Colt with his big bushy beard that he sports.  Barrel Brands is a very unique and special company and we are proud to have crossed paths with Jeremy but believe me when I tell you that he is much more than his product.  Barrel Brands is the reason why we connected with him but we are super fortunate to have developed a relationship with Jeremy and I learn something new every time I listen to him speak.  At any rate, be sure to get on the socials and find Jeremy Stanton, check into Barrel Brands on the socials, and get over to the website at barrelbrands.us to purchase some of the best hair and skin products on the market.

Playlist 21 - TigreNolo

For this edition of the CE Playlist we bring you TigreNolo. TigreNolo is a St. Louis hip hop duo that you may see driving through South City hanging out the windows of a moving car while shooting a music video. You may see them somewhere on stage tearing things up, or maybe even playing an MVP caliber football game in the snow. At any rate, when you see them they will probably be sporting their respective onesies and spitting fire at every turn. We had a great time hanging with these cats and discussing the genesis of TigreNolo, the making of their music and music videos, the effects of social media, and much more. Be sure to follow TigreNolo on the socials, download their music where all great music can be downloaded, and definitely don’t miss the opportunity to see them slay the stage in a live performance. Support independent music people!

Tracks featured on this episode:

42069 Ihler Street

88mph

Biff n’ Burt

Episode 119 - Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you the second installment of our series titled Back to the Basics: A Guide for Growth featuring Scott McNally of Bodybuilding Nerds and Advices Radio Network.  Scott has really dedicated himself to living a life of fitness as a bodybuilder, a diet coach, and as a podcaster and he is bringing all of that experience to the mics with us to discuss some of the fundamental elements that will help anyone establish and reach their fitness goals. During this second installment of Back to the Basics Scott breaks down many highly valuable topics such as managing expectations, considering a personal trainer, how to develop a training program that is right for you, and much much more.  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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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.