Episode 147 - Mario Spina

For this episode we bring you the one and only Mario Spina.  Mario is a phenomenal guitarist for the band “Of Wolves and Whiskey”, he is a integral component of the St. Louis music scene, and he has a story to share that is both inspiring and insightful.  During this episode you will hear us discuss football, Mario’s past and present music endeavors, and his struggles with depression and how those struggles have transpired into what we believe will be Mario’s greatest work yet. Be sure to follow Mario Spina on the socials, as well as Of Wolves and Whiskey, and if you ever get the chance to see them live, do not miss your chance. Support independent music, people!

Episode 145 - Joe Burrow

For this episode we bring you the one and only, Joe Burrow.  Joe is a fantastic guitarist and songwriter for the St. Louis area band Divide the Empire, he is a compelling storyteller, and he rocks an Elvis costume like nobody’s business.  During this episode you will hear us discuss the origins of Divide the Empire and what they are up to nowadays, Joe’s roots and struggles with addictions and all the chaos that ensued as a result of his former lifestyle, how he became the man that he is today because of those hard-learned lessons and the support system that helped him through the darkness, and much more.  Be sure to follow Divide the Empire on the socials, download their music where all great music can be downloaded, and if you ever have the opportunity to see them live, then you must do it. Support independent music, people!

Episode 144 - Paul Carter

For this episode we bring you the extremely knowledgeable Paul Carter. Paul is an author, a coach, an entrepreneur, a philosopher, power lifter and bodybuilder, and a lot of fun to talk to. Be sure to follow Paul Carter on the socials to keep up with all things fitness and nutrition as he does all of the leg work that you need to stay in “the know” when it comes to staying ahead of the game while being your best. During this episode you will hear us discuss topics ranging from trigger foods to how your fitness goals change as you age. We are confident that, no matter what your fitness goals are, you will definitely learn from and enjoy listening to this episode just as much as we did recording it.

Episode 143 - Cerebral Chat

Colt and James link up to discuss all the riveting topics that you have been itching to shoot directly into those big beautiful brains of yours including Juice and Oreo’s trip to the vet which may or may not include a hot, steamy dump on the doctor’s table (spoiler alert: it does include the hot, steamy dump), how podcasting affects the way you listen to podcasts, white supremacy, and much more.

Episode 142 - Ink Spot Block Party 10 Recap

For this edition of the CEP, Colt and James recap the 10th Annual Ink Spot Block Party.  This year’s party was held at Big St. Charles Motor Sports in St. Charles, MO and it did not disappoint.  The music was incredible, the venue was great, the vendors top notch, and all the people in attendance were nothing short of amazing.  Be sure to check out the Ink Spot Tattoo Shop at 10 Ellis Ave. In Troy Mo, or at 419 S Church St. In St. Peters MO and get that ink that you’ve been wanting. Thank you to all the people who made the 10th annual Ink Spot Block Party a fantastic experience including:

Dave Canoy @ Robby Kallery, as well as all of the sponsors & vendors       

All of the artists and bands including:

Dead Format

Black Creek Hallow

Chasing Ginger

Man the Helm

The 45

OATM

Bleach

Blackwater ‘64

Steeples

Outrun the Fall

Divide the Empire

Discrepancies

The Pour

Common Jones

Killer Me Killer You

Episode 141 - Chasity Snowden

For this episode we bring you the very inspirational Chasity Snowden.  Chasity is a wellness and lifestyle coach, helping people design the body they desire, and she is FearLessly Authentic.  During our discussion you will hear Chasity explain her work with clients, the all important steps to make the necessary changes to live a better life, some of the personal challenges and triumphs that have brought her to this point in her life, and much more.  Be sure to follow Chasity Snowden on on the socials and if you are looking for an online wellness and lifestyle coach, reach out and see if Chasity is right for you.

Episode 140 - Joel Colby

For this episode we bring you the one and only Joel Colby.  Joel is not only the front man for the metal group, Inimical Drive, but he is also a major support person on the local music scene in St. Louis.  During this episode you will hear us discuss musical topics including what Inimical Drive have been up to, changes in the local landscape since Inimical Drive first hit the scene, changes in music proliferation due to technology, and Joel also gives us a glimpse into the 10th Annual Ink Spot Block Party happening in St. Charles MO, on October 5th, 2019.  He did mention that there will be giant snakes there!!!! Be sure to follow Joel Colby and Inimical Drive on the socials, download their music where all great music can be downloaded, and if you are anywhere near St. Charles, MO we want to see you at the Ink Spot Block Party on October 5th!

Ink Spot Block Party

Big St. Charles Motorsports

3830 West Clay Street

St. Charles, MO 63301

Episode 139 - Mark Bradford

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you Mark Bradford.  Mark is an author, a podcast host, the inventor the Alchemy For Life coaching system, a dating website creator, and much much more.  Mark brings a wealth of experience to the table and instead of using negative life experiences to exact revenge on his enemies, he instead creates fun and interesting ways for other people to learn from his personal experiences.  Be sure to subscribe to Mark’s podcast called Alchemy For Life where all great podcasts can be downloaded, follow him on Instagram as Author Mark Bradford and on Facebook as 1Mark Bradford.  Also, go to alchemyfor.life and thestatusgame.com to dive into Mark’s intriguing strategies for self-improvement.

https://alchemyfor.life

www.thestatusgame.com

https://instagram.com/authormarkbradford/

https://facebook.com/1markbradford/

Episode 138 - Cerebral Chat

For this episode of the CEP, Colt and James join forces to bring you yet another riveting conversation that is sure to make your brain swell. During this edition you will hear the discussion range from man boobs to Tool releasing their catalog on digital platforms. Also, we dive deep into the topic of personal motivation and how that can mean very different things to different people. So, sit back, relax, and allow the Cerebral Entertainment Podcast to do our part in keeping those big beautiful brains of yours nice and toasty.

Episode 137 - From 0 to $100M: How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie Part 5

Welcome to this, the final installment of our series, “From 0 to $100 Million: How to Scale Your Startup like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie.”  We close this series down by tackling the eternally interesting and ultimately critical topic of marketing and branding.  This topic is so intriguing because it has the ability to catapult a company into astronomical levels and it even transcends business to include how we brand ourselves in today’s digital age of information.  Prady dives into the crucial components of marketing including the story that you tell and how that shapes the world’s perception of your company, controlling the brand message or tone and the implications that this message carries regarding your ethics and values, and much more.  We’d like to express how much we admire Prady for his accomplishment and his unwavering work ethic, and how appreciative we are for him taking the time out of his insanely busy schedule to come and add value to us and you,  our listeners.  So, one more time we bring you our friend, the powerhouse, Prady Tewarie.

Episode 136 - From 0 to $100M: How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie Part 4

For this edition of the CEP we bring you part 4 of our series titled “From 0 to $100 Million: How to Scale Your Startup like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie.”  During this episode Prady explores the concept of adding on co-founders and business partners to your company and how this strategy can effect the value of your enterprise.  Prady discusses the whys and hows of adding on partners including the types of relationships that should and should not be inherent within those partnerships, taking on business partners and co-founders at the beginning of a business venture versus later after a company is already established, and much more.  Ladies and gentlemen, prepare your brains for massive expansion, brought to you by the enlightened millennial himself, Prady Tewarie.

Episode 135 - From 0 to $100M: How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of our series that we call, “From 0 to $100 Million; How to Scale Your Startup like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie.’  During this episode, Prady navigates through the complexities of employing other people and examines how the appropriate systems do more than simply mitigate certain issues that arise, but they also add extreme value to the company.  He dissects specific strategies such as using a system to remove the element of human emotion from a given process within your business, as well as concepts such as firing yourself from certain tasks or duties and utilizing someone else who is more effective and/or more efficient.  Get ready to expand those big beautiful brains of yours once again as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with the eternally ambitious, Prady Tewarie.

Episode 134 - From 0 to $100M: How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie Part 2

For this second episode of our series titled “From 0 to $100 Million: How to Scale Your Startup like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie, we discuss what Prady asserts is the lifeblood of any company, and that is the profits.  Prady stresses the importance of delegating the funds in the beginning of any business venture into the appropriate mechanisms that will perpetuate the life of the new endeavor.   Hence, this is why he characterizes the profits as the lifeblood of the business.  He also gives us several strategies and perspectives to consider in order to maximize our profits at the onset of a company and helps us to steer clear of some of the pitfalls that can drain our resources and leave us stuck without ever realizing our true potential.  Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves to receive the guidance that could take your business to the next level, brought to you by the powerhouse, Prady Tewarie.

Episode 133 - From 0 to $100M: How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie

For this episode of the CEP, Colt and James welcome you to this first installment of the 5 part series highlighting the basics of entrepreneurship and business titled “From 0 to $100M; How to Scale Your Startup Like a Pro featuring Prady Tewarie.  Prady’s list of accomplishments are beyond impressive, especially for a guy who is not even 30 years old yet.  He is a bodybuilder, he is an attorney, he is a business man and entrepreneur, owner of the Azoth supplement company, he is the co-host of the highly motivational podcast called The Enlightened Millennial, and on top of all that, Prady is of strong character and an all-around motivational guy.  During this first episode we delve into the most fundamental concept of any venture that anyone is attempting to take on, and that is mindset.  Prady guides us through what our brains should be calculating during this stage and how to align our perceptions in order to take those very crucial first steps into business and, hopefully success.

Episode 132 - Pete and Brendan of Trapt

For this episode we bring you Brendan Hengle and Pete Charell of Trapt. Colt and James toed the line between being huge fans of this band and attempting to pull off an interview backstage at a rock concert. Did they pull it off? Listen to this episode and judge for yourselves! During this show we discuss topics such as the evolution of the band throughout the years, storming Area 51, Brendan’s background as a super talented multi-instrumentalist, craft beers, and much more. Be sure to follow Trapt around on the socials and do not miss an opportunity to see them a at live show.

Episode 131 - Michelle Benedict 2

For this edition of the CEP, we bring you Michelle Benedict.  Michelle is a mindfulness practitioner who specializes in working with children.  She is also a fantastic speaker on the subject of mindfulness and you can, and should, find her Tedx Talk on YouTube to further educate yourself on the topic.  During this conversation we talk about mindfulness practice during the formative years of childhood and the potential that comes with that.  We also dive into the topics of freewill, the self, the divine, and more so if you like to delve into the deeper nature of our existence on this planet then this episode shan’t disappoint.

Episode 130 - Kris Gethin

For this episode of the CEP we bring you the very motivational Kris Gethin.  Kris began his journey on a farm in Wales but ended up traveling the globe and making waves in the world of fitness and nutrition.  His resume is extensive and currently includes: his work as an internationally qualified nutritionist, he is a personal trainer who who has transformed a crap load of people through his online trainers, he’s the CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements, Co-Founder of Kris Gethin Gyms, and Kris is also the founder of healthkik.com.  Be sure to follow Kris Gethin on the socials and check out his website at krisgethin.com to learn more about Kris and his products including the Dynamic Transformation Principle (DTP).

Episode 129 - Austin Stout

For this edition of the CEP we bring you Austin Stout.  Austin is an online strength coach, Master Tech at Integrated Muscle and Health, a podcaster, and he’s a massive dude.  Give Austin a like and a follow on the socials and let him know that the CEP sent you his way.  Also, be sure to check out Austin’s podcast called The Mind Body Broadcast, available where all great podcasts can be downloaded.  Austin cohosts this show with Marty McPhe and the podcast is packed with tons of great info for competitors and bodybuilders of all ilk. Do not miss out on all the important info that Austin has to offer. You shan’t be disappointed, I promise.

Episode 128 - Shelby Starnes

For this episode we bring you the great, Shelby Starnes.  Shelby is a pro bodybuilder turned bodybuilding coach and you can check into him and his services at shelbystarnes.com.  I also highly recommend following his Instagram page if you want to access a butt load of free fitness content that he churns out like nobody’s business.   Shelby is a fantastic athlete and a really great person to talk with so we hope you all enjoy this show as much as we enjoyed recording it.