Conscious Effort Podcast

Conscious Effort Podcast

Join the gang as they talk music and share stories from inside the Conscious Effort Creative studio. Hear from your favorite Conscious Effort artists including interviews, releases, and upcoming events.

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July 20, 2022 52 mins

The gang is joined by nerd culture connoisseurs "DM Brad" and "Showtime" from The Spoiler Alert Network.

Movies, comics, video games, creepypastas, and more... The duo shares their history of content-making and their new TSAN Gaming channel. The gang talks N64, favorite games, and childhood nostalgia.

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The gang is joined by up-and-coming indie wrestler and current IWAU Club Champion, “The Sheriff of Shotgun City” Clayton Clark, and he IS the law! Clayton details his young journey as a professional wrestler — from organizing his own wrestling shows in high school to winning his first championship and all the sacrifices one makes in order to pursue a life performing for audiences.

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The gang is joined by up and coming country artist, Logan McKeighen, who recounts his journey from the small town of Orleans, Indiana to recording his first record in Nashville, Tennessee. The gang talks songwriting, session playing, building a band and more.

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The gang is joined by friend and fellow small-business owner, Trenton Scott -- the man behind Kickin' Grass Lawncare and president of the Loogootee Beautification Board. Trenton discusses the sacrifices and satisfaction of launching his own small business as well as the mission of the Loogootee Beautification Board, including lesser-known work the community may not see.

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The gang is joined by bourbon enthusiasts Jason Greene and Justin Whaley, two halves of the TikTok show Barrel And Smoke. Jason Greene is also co-owner of Midwestern Drone Services LLC and responsible for their cinematic aerial photography and video. Justin Whaley is an amateur boxer that fought on the firefighter side of the 2021 Guns & Hoses boxing event held at the Evansville Ford Center in front of a crowd of over...
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Elijah Leighty joins the show to talk about his debut feature film, Space Bangers!

Elijah also talks about the making of the film along with those that were involved in the filming process.

You can watch Space Bangers at:

www.southbouthproductions.com

as well as Youtube and Vimeo!

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Tyler and Bladen return from their adventure to the big city of Austin, Texas. Bladen barters with a local gangster and finds love at The Voodoo Doughnut Shop. The pair run into the Texas State Police. And then there was AR-Kansas.

Ryan didn’t go to Texas, but the inside of his car once exploded in Arizona.

Carla “Fucking” Sanchez breaks the got-damn recording rig.

Everything is bigger i...

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The gang, accompanied by new interns Alex and Patrick, discuss Ryan’s Famous Chili, Bub’s Burgers, and how animals get naturally drunk.

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Email: ConsciousEffortCreative@gmail.com

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Theater Major Bladen’s car breaks down and leaves him stranded at night with no hope. Roadside assistance, the police, and a military vet all attempt to rescue him, but who will be there in the end?

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In this episode, the gang returns with a new member to the group ( DEFINITELY not a cult ).

Bladen and Kendall tell a story about encountering the legend himself, Terry Hardwick.

Hunter asks the group questions about gifts.

Shayla REALLY hates Kendall’s new shirt.

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In this episode, Tyler and Ryan round up the gang on a journey to answer: “Which is the strongest Zodiac sign?”.

Hunter uses sacred-text.

Bladen recollects his time as a bouncer in college.

Kendall explains his relation to Bruce Willis in Unbreakable and his encounter with Kyla’s super-hot stuffed peppers.

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Not too long ago, in a studio not too far away, Ryan Barbisian and Tyler Hardwalker return to their home planet of CEC #2 in the Marstafar System. Four rogues follow in tow as they seek to find the truth that lies behind the sacred texts of the forgotten MXL 990 starfighter.

Ryan discusses Tyler’s previous battles with lack of protein consumption, while Kendall and Bladen relive horrific tales of drinking too much. Kyla argues the t...

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The gang is back with their vinyl-loving friend, Matt Bullock, to talk record shopping and beer! Tyler, Tracy, and Matt recount what they bought (and didn’t buy) on Record Store Day. Ryan shares his fascination with reel-to-reel tape.

Special guest appearances by tortilla chips, Luna bars, and even Kendall Bratton.

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The gang is back and gets down to serious business! There are new things at Conscious Effort to discuss, like Tracy's Record Of The Month Article and the new membership feature the gang is working on. Tyler battles his allergies, Ryan wants to start a cult, Tracy recounts seeing Jukebox The Ghost and meeting up with Tommy Siegel, Justin is cast in a new music video.

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All the way from Brooklyn, New York, musician and cartoonist Tommy Siegel boldly joins the show to discuss his band, Jukebox The Ghost, and his latest endeavor, Tommy Siegel Is Doing A Cartoon Every Day For A Year Against All Good Sense. The gang talks cursed images, noses, horse collections, and Tracy brings back everyone's favorite game: "Would You Rather…?"

FEATURED

Jukebox The Ghost - "Fred Astaire"

Off To The Races (2018)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/13/arts/music/ryan-adams-women-sex.html

WARNING

This episode is a departure from the norm.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, the gang grapples with the recent NY Times article and allegations against Ryan Adams moments after hearing the news. Tracy is heartbroken. The cast debates art vs. artist and how the present affects our past.

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Gather 'round for Part 2 where Ryan goes from Indiana, to Arizona, to Nashville.

Wait.

Isn't that exactly the same thing he did in Part 1?

Ryan talks about touring, festivals with Further Seems Forever and Superchick, what he did when Brent Mason personally invited him to a show, Clint Black wanting his guitar pedal, Stanley Jackson musicals, and everything else up to the present day.

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This episode is (not) all about Ryan Barber. The gang gathers 'round to hear the story of his beginning in music - from Indiana to Arizona to Nashville. Ryan explains what Conscious Effort University is and takes us to the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences where he meets his friend, Bryan. From there, he travels to Dark Horse Recording and finally to Sound Stage where he hangs out in the Groove Room and meets "Porn King".

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