The Creative Coping Podcast

The Benton's describe themselves as "musicianaries" - a term rather fitting for a couple who has given up on the "American Dream" and has taken a leap of faith by selling nearly everything they've owned, spending many years living out of an RV, relying on donations as they do not charge performance fee's all while traveling the world as a shock and roll band by the name of White Collar Sideshow.

Frontman/drummer TD says about their group, "We're just about loving on people and music is just a good excuse to do that." Their latest album is nearing completion and has once again been produced by Chris Baseford (Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Avril Lavigne). They have recently transitioned from a three-piece (sometimes four-piece) band to a duo so that is sure to effect the dynamics of their sound and performance. A new show is on the horizon but for now The Benton's are in preparation and patiently waiting for what lies ahead.

Immediately following this episode, listen to their song, "Tombstones for Eyes", a version of the song that was recorded from their time in Brazil.

For more of White Collar Sideshow, visit their website www.whitecollarsideshow.com

Joey Monteleone is the creator and host of The Dismantle Podcast; a show intended to create community, not converts. Building bridges and not barriers. On this episode we talk about the experiences that have enriched Joey's faith, how comic book movies influenced him to start his first podcast, and how we both are making the shows we want to listen to. In regards to the content that he creates, Joey says, "It's not my job to defend my worldview, it's my job to expand my mind and learn and hopefully the listeners can do that as well."

Keep up with The Dismantle Podcast:

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This episode is a triple threat as I interview my friends Joseph Bernard, John Foret, and Nash Pitre live after the Creative Minds Small Group at Downtown Jeaux's in Houma on Friday, September 28th. The group is scheduled to meet on the last Friday of every month. We talk the importance of community, upcoming projects, and share stories about the night. For more information about the group, check out nashp.com/community

Singer/songwriter, poet, and patron of the podcast, Luke Sampson joins me on this episode. We talk toxic relationships, bruising ego's, interpreting his lyrics, and the inspiration behind his latest musical endeavor, "The Plotholes Demos" - an Indie-Folk homage to his former moniker, Hindsight Plotholes which is described as, "the result of a terrible summer". Immediately following the interview, listen to Luke's song, "Delilah".

More from Luke Sampson:

plotholes.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/HindsightPlotholes

With a career span of over twenty years, Jeremiah Dirt is an artist who has attained an impressive repertoire of content including the release of his latest album, “The Rebel Lion”, a production of thought-provoking lyricism accompanied by music best described as, “reggae-infused hip-hop”.

On this episode, we chat about Dirt's interesting upbringing, Hip-Hop culture, his lyrics, hustling as an independent artist, and how Top Ramen is something we don't want to feed our kids.

To those of you already supporting the show with a monthly subscription, such as patron Luke Sampson, thank you. If you're not already a supporter, and you'd like to help make this show possible, tap the link in this episode's description or visit anchor.fm/creativecopingpod to become a monthly supporter.

Jeremiah Dirt:

Website: Jeremiahdirt.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511640421

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremiahDirt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahdirt

Jeremy Neal happens to be one of the funniest guys I know so it's no surprise that there a lot of laughs throughout our conversation. He is a talented drummer, writer, but most importantly, a committed husband and father who is finding his purpose through his faith. Jeremy also recounts the moments where his life was changed when his son was diagnosed with Alagille syndrome at birth. Hear what gets him through even the darkest of days.

Check out the link to Jeremy's blog, Pop Culture Christianity:

Jneal0.wordpress.com

Shout out and huge thanks to Luke Sampson for donating and helping make this show possible!

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Time - something we just never have enough of and when it comes to setting some aside for ourselves to get creative, we can feel selfish for doing so. We can begin to envy others and critique their accomplishments even when we have the same or more resources at our fingertips. In the words of Austin Kleon, "It seems contradictory, but when it comes to creative work, limitations mean freedom."

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On this episode, I conclude my interview with spoken word artist Altina Sims. We discuss her writing process, entrepreneurship and she performs a new piece titled, “Creating Lanes”.

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I sat down with poet, author, and entrepreneur Altina Sims prior to the Voice of the Arts showcase in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Unfortunately, we weren't able to record as much as we would have liked but another interview is scheduled soon. Until then, enjoy this episode. To keep up with Altina's work, visit her website at altinasims.com and social media.

In this episode, I interview Michael Lacoste aka Da Mac where we discuss his musical influences, upcoming events, and his new album, "The Elephant In The Room" available on May 15, 2018.

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Website: iamdamac.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31412hq0snycraFDT0cgKg