MIXTAPE GUMBO: Exploring The Human Experience

Episode 7. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around thoughts on Expression. Typically, each episode breaks down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Defining and Exploring the concepts of Expression; Moments of clarity and growth via the Master Teacher; Inspiration for a song i wrote called, "Wounded Warrior (recording of the song included at the end of the episode). After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i post fun, interesting links of various particulars talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back...

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Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins,  Copyright 2017.

Episode 6. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around thoughts on Camping and Spending More Time Outdoors, even in the City. Typically, each episode breaks down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Reasons everyone should spend a night sleeping Outdoors/Things to Consider before Camping; Willie Nelson and his groundbreaking album Red Headed Stranger; Reasons to Opt Outside. (find my "camping list" below). After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i post fun, interesting links of various particulars talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back next time.

Official MIXTAPE GUMBO Playlist available for free on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

contact email: [email protected]

Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins,  Copyright 2017.

*(CARLTON'S CAMPING LIST): Tent. Rain Tarp. Sleeping pad (foam, inflatable mattress+pump or extra blankets). Sleeping bag. Extra blankets (if cold). Pillows. Ear-plugs. Flashlights/lanterns. Weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Food & Drinks. Cooler. Extra drinking water. Camp Stove+fuel. Appropriate cooking/serving/cleaning utensils. Towel. Firewood. Firestarters and other combustible materials (if fires are allowed). Bug spray. Emergency First-aid stuff. Charge all electronics beforehand and limit usage to preserve power. If electricity is available, bring an extension chord. Camp chairs. Radio/Music. Portable Video. Christmas lights. Backpack (if needed). Extra batteries.   

Episode 5. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around thoughts on WANTS and NEEDS. Typically, each episode will break down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: The many questions and blurred lines of wanting and needing; The importance of celebration and thankfulness; the wants & feeds of fitness & health. After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i will post links there of the various particulars that i talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back...

Playlist available on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

contact email: [email protected]

Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins,  Copyright 2017.  *Except the one work from the Public Domain, VIVALDI's - Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C.  

Episode 4. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around the journey from Childhood to Adult land. Typically, each episode will break down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Childhood perspectives Adulthood, The Honesty of Children + Your Fun List, Neil Degrasse Tyson reminds us the Importance of HOW to Think. After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i will post links there of the various particulars that i talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back...

Playlist available on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

contact email: [email protected]

Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins. Copyright 2017. 

Episode 4. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around the journey from Childhood to Adult land. Typically, each episode will break down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Childhood perspectives Adulthood, The Honesty of Children + Your Fun List, Neil Degrasse Tyson reminds us the Importance of HOW to Think. After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i will post links there of the various particulars that i talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back...

Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins. Copyright 2017. 

Episode 3. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around the number 3. Typically, each episode will break down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Everyday uses for the number 3, Health Fitness and Travel. After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i will post links there of the various particulars that i talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back..

Playlist available on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

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Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins. Copyright 2017. 

Episode 2. Each episode, however loose or focused it may seem, is centered around a common theme. This week the theme is SOLITUDE. Typically, each episode breaks down into 3 main parts. This time those 3 are: Thoughts on Meditation; The music of Chris Cornell; and lastly, an inspiring story of a NYC photographer who brought strangers together to discover a deeper connection. At the very-very end is the full recording of an old demo song that i recently ran across. The song is called "Right In Front of Me", and was from one of my old bands, Desaderata (Tim Smith on drums, Chris Ellison on rhythm guitar/backing vocals, Omar Rios on bass, Carlton Cullins on lead guitar, lead vocal and harmonica). Enjoy. Find my Facebook page entitled MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE. After the original release date of each episode, i will post some awesome links to various subjects talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I really appreciate it. Please come back again... 

Playlist available on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

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Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music written, performed, recorded by Carlton Cullins. Copyright 1996-2017. 

This is, in fact, is my first episode, Episode 1. The theme of this episode, however focused or not it may seem, is centered around the flavor of POSITIVITY. Typically, each episode will break down into 3 main parts. For this episode, those 3 are: Commonality; Using the Senses to better each day; and lastly, my recommendation to Focus on Health before all things, especially Fitness. After finishing listening, make your way over to my MIXTAPE GUMBO PODCAST PAGE on Facebook. After the original release date of each episode, i will post links there of the various particulars that i talked about during the episode. Thank you for listening. I truly appreciate it. Please come back...

Playlist available on Spotify. Search for Mixtape Gumbo: Music from Episodes. 

contact email: [email protected]

Written & Produced by Carlton Cullins in Austin, Texas. All music by Carlton Cullins. Copyright 2017. 

How ya doing? Good? Well, great. Not so good? That's ok too. Come take a lil' ride with me... If we are to learn to live together, shouldn't we try to do just that? Adults should have the capability to respectfully disagree with one another. Why not try understanding where others are coming from and what things we have in common? Why we're at it, how 'bout we find some creative ways to use our senses that improve our lives each day. Lastly, can health & fitness mutually exist? Maybe. Maybe not. I think It depends on what particulars are of priority and how well they are managed.  

How long can we keep creating walls and canyons between each other? Why not try seeking commonality? Why we're at it, how about finding creative ways to better use our senses to improve each day. Lastly, can health & fitness mutually exist? Maybe.