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Manasseh is a Soul-Psychedelic singer. He mixes R&B, Gospel, and words of encouragement into his music to create a sound that's uplifting, and original.

Peter Kreten sits down with Manasseh to learn how "the why" motivates his music, how Brandy inspired his music, and how his mother served as his biggest inspiration and motivator.

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French Inhaler is indie/alternative synth pop band from the Chicagoland area who will grab your ear with their melodic hooks, catchy beats, and thoughtful lyrics.

Peter Kreten sits down with bassist Adam O'Leary to learn how French Inhaler came together, how their new album was, 'Practice Lines', was recorded with analog technology, and what it's like scoring a silent movie.

Photo Credit: Nikki O'Leary. Used with Permission

The Feeders are a punk rock band with infectious harmonies and fast riffs, who will have you singing in the car immediately.

Frontman Sam Vicari sat down with Peter Kreten to discuss the Feeders' latest album Dark Days, how Elvis movies from his Aunt helped inspire him to become a musician, and how writing your best songs happen on a walk to get a cup of coffee.

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What's that sound? Is it The Rumbling? The Battle of Yorktown? Nope, it's just Casey and Perla's newest episode of The College Exchange! This episode we discuss one of the most popular musicals in the world "Hamilton" and the global phenomenon "Attack on Titan" featuring special guest, Daniel Justic! Tune in as we discuss titans and women dressing up as Lin-Manuel Miranda dressed as Hamilton.

Welcome back to No Justice No One Piece! On this episode, Danny Justic and Perla Cobos discuss the Alabasta arc of One Piece, which is the longest arc yet.

A politically fueled conflict between a kingdom and a secret organization, this episode is listen for any anime fan or polticial enthusiast.

Episode 2 follows Perla Cobos and Danny Justic as they discuss the Baratie, Arlong Park, and Loguetown story arcs of One Piece.

These are the arcs that got them hooked on the series, and they discuss standout moments while drawing countless connections between the politics of the One Piece world and our own.

This is a highlight episode and a can't miss for any anime fan!!

Join Casey and Perla in this special episode of The College Exchange as we celebrate Pride month! We talk about the ever famous musical "Rent" and the underdog anime "Yuri!!! on Ice" Lots of laughs and love in this one!

Amira Jazeera is a queer Palestinian-American musician. In 2025 she released her debut album entitled: 'The Amira Diaries'. The creation of the album was a healing process for her.

In 2026, she released a brand new single 'Young, Sexy, Carefree'. In this interview, host Peter Kreten learns how Jazeera learned to make music on her Father's computer, how music heals, and why music sounds better on an iPod.

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'No Justice, No One Piece' is a brand new anime focused podcast hosted by Danny Justic and Perla Cobos.

In this debut episode, Danny and Perla covered the first 3 arcs of the anime/ manga (Romance Dawn, Orange Town, and Syrup Village). They discuss the politics of the show, what stood out to them, and what connections we were able to draw to past and present events in our own world.

This is a can't miss for any anime fan!!!

Kicked By A Hand is a ska band inspired by punk rock giants Blink-182 and Green Day. Fronted by RJ Ramanauskas, Kicked By A Hand has evolved from a solo project to a multi-person project.

RJ sat down with Peter Kreten to share how they came up with the name for their project, how re-listening to cds helped them learn how to play guitar, and their approach to songwriting and finding the right time to use a lyric.

Photo Credit: RJ Ramanauskas. Used with Permission