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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 58 MIN

#392 Today's Boondoggle- Chasing Ghosts with The Mendenhall Experiment

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*Can Music Defy Disability? Brandon Mendenhall’s Mind Over Matter 🎸🔥*On this powerful episode of **Today’s Boondoggle**, Bill sits down with musician **Brandon Mendenhall**, a true testament to resilience, creativity, and grit. Born with **Cerebral Palsy**, Brandon was told “you can’t” his entire life—but instead of accepting limits, he shattered them. From learning guitar inspired by **Munky from Korn**, to forming **The Mendenhall Experiment**, Brandon proves that passion beats perception every time.We dive deep into growing up with a disability, overcoming stereotypes, and finding purpose through music. Brandon shares how the *Momentum Disability Group**, his incredible bandmate **Nathan Stockton* (who is deaf and blind), and his own relentless drive helped him flip the script on what’s possible. He opens up about addiction, dark moments, recovery, and the mindset that carried him to playing **Aftershock Music Festival**.We also break down his powerful documentary *“Mind Over Matter,”* working with producer *Chris Collier**, and the meaning behind the band’s latest EP **“Chasing Ghosts.”* This is an emotional, inspiring, and no-BS conversation you don’t want to miss.*Can determination, music, and mindset really rewrite what the world says is impossible?**Discounts available on the following Partnerships for Today's Boondoggle Fans:*👉 [https://vseeboxus.com/affiliate-progr...](https://vseeboxus.com/affiliate-progr...)👉 Today's Boondoggle fans can receive *10% off* at *dreemnutrition.com* using promo code *BOONDOG10* at checkout.👉 Today's Boondoggle fans can receive *10% off* at *TNT-Health.com* using promo code *BOONDOGGLE* at checkout.👉 Today's Boondoggle fans receive *10% off* at *Pure Plank* [https://gopureplank.com/](https://gopureplank.com/) using *BOONDOG10* at checkout.*Follow Today’s Boondoggle*Facebook: [  / 2daysboondoggle  ](  / 2daysboondoggle  )Instagram: [  / todaysboondoggle  ](  / todaysboondoggle  )X/Twitter: [https://x.com/2daysBoondoggle](https://x.com/2daysBoondoggle)Website: [https://www.domaincle.com/](https://www.domaincle.com/)*Watch More Episodes of Today’s Boondoggle*▶️ [   • #368 Today's Boondoggle- meet the Planet S...  ](   • #368 Today's Boondoggle- meet the Planet S...  )▶️ [   • #367 Today's Boondoggle - carrying 1000 to...  ](   • #367 Today's Boondoggle - carrying 1000 to...  )▶️ [   • #366 Today's Boondoggle -Join us as we dig...  ](   • #366 Today's Boondoggle -Join us as we dig...  )▶️ [   • #365 Today's Boondoggle - Giving the heali...  ](   • #365 Today's Boondoggle - Giving the heali...  )▶️ [   • #347 Today's Boondoggle-Body Slams and Gui...  ](   • #347 Today's Boondoggle-Body Slams and Gui...  )▶️ [   • #132 Today's Boondoggle- with Flat Earth Dave  ](   • #132 Today's Boondoggle- with Flat Earth Dave  )*Never Miss an Update!*Subscribe Here 👉 [   / @todaysboondogglepodcast216  ](   / @todaysboondogglepodcast216  )*Important Information*⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any loss or damage from using our content. Use information at your own risk and perform your own due diligence.© Copyright Notice: All materials are owned by Today’s Boondoggle Podcast. Sharing video links and embedding is allowed with proper attribution.NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. *Domain Cleveland Entertainment LLC**Today's Boondoggle Podcast**Hashtags:*#BrandonMendenhall #CerebralPalsyAwareness #DisabilityDoesNotDefineYou #MindOverMatter #TheMendenhallExperiment #RockMusicPodcast #MusicWithPurpose #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthJourney #AdaptiveMusicians #DisabilityInMusic #OvercomingObstacles #AftershockFestival #IndieRockBand #InclusiveMusic #PodcastInterview #InspiringStories #MomentumDisability #ChrisCollier #ChasingGhostsEP #RockAndResilience

*Can Music Defy Disability? Brandon Mendenhall’s Mind Over Matter 🎸🔥*On this powerful episode of **Today’s Boondoggle**, Bill sits down with musician **Brandon Mendenhall**, a true testament to resilience, creativity, and grit. Born with **Cerebral Palsy**, Brandon was told “you can’t” his entire life—but instead of accepting limits, he shattered them. From learning guitar inspired by **Munky from Korn**, to forming **The Mendenhall Experiment**, Brandon proves that passion beats perception every time.We dive deep into growing up with a disability, overcoming stereotypes, and finding purpose through music. Brandon shares how the *Momentum Disability Group**, his incredible bandmate **Nathan Stockton* (who is deaf and blind), and his own relentless drive helped him flip the script on what’s possible. He opens up about addiction, dark moments, recovery, and the mindset that carried him to playing **Aftershock Music Festival**.We also break down his powerful documentary *“Mind Over Matter,”* working with producer *Chris Collier**, and the meaning behind the band’s latest EP **“Chasing Ghosts.”* This is an emotional, inspiring, and no-BS conversation you don’t want to miss.*Can determination, music, and mindset really rewrite what the world says is impossible?**Discounts available on the following Partnerships for Today's Boondoggle Fans:*👉 [https://vseeboxus.com/affiliate-progr...](https://vseeboxus.com/affiliate-progr...)👉 Today's Boondoggle fans can receive *10% off* at *dreemnutrition.com* using promo code *BOONDOG10* at checkout.👉 Today's Boondoggle fans can receive *10% off* at *TNT-Health.com* using promo code *BOONDOGGLE* at checkout.👉 Today's Boondoggle fans receive *10% off* at *Pure Plank* [https://gopureplank.com/](https://gopureplank.com/) using *BOONDOG10* at checkout.*Follow Today’s Boondoggle*Facebook: [  / 2daysboondoggle  ](  / 2daysboondoggle  )Instagram: [  / todaysboondoggle  ](  / todaysboondoggle  )X/Twitter: [https://x.com/2daysBoondoggle](https://x.com/2daysBoondoggle)Website: [https://www.domaincle.com/](https://www.domaincle.com/)*Watch More Episodes of Today’s Boondoggle*▶️ [   • #368 Today's Boondoggle- meet the Planet S...  ](   • #368 Today's Boondoggle- meet the Planet S...  )▶️ [   • #367 Today's Boondoggle - carrying 1000 to...  ](   • #367 Today's Boondoggle - carrying 1000 to...  )▶️ [   • #366 Today's Boondoggle -Join us as we dig...  ](   • #366 Today's Boondoggle -Join us as we dig...  )▶️ [   • #365 Today's Boondoggle - Giving the heali...  ](   • #365 Today's Boondoggle - Giving the heali...  )▶️ [   • #347 Today's Boondoggle-Body Slams and Gui...  ](   • #347 Today's Boondoggle-Body Slams and Gui...  )▶️ [   • #132 Today's Boondoggle- with Flat Earth Dave  ](   • #132 Today's Boondoggle- with Flat Earth Dave  )*Never Miss an Update!*Subscribe Here 👉 [   / @todaysboondogglepodcast216  ](   / @todaysboondogglepodcast216  )*Important Information*⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any loss or damage from using our content. Use information at your own risk and perform your own due diligence.© Copyright Notice: All materials are owned by Today’s Boondoggle Podcast. Sharing video links and embedding is allowed with proper attribution.NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. *Domain Cleveland Entertainment LLC**Today's Boondoggle Podcast**Hashtags:*#BrandonMendenhall #CerebralPalsyAwareness #DisabilityDoesNotDefineYou #MindOverMatter #TheMendenhallExperiment #RockMusicPodcast #MusicWithPurpose #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthJourney #AdaptiveMusicians #DisabilityInMusic #OvercomingObstacles #AftershockFestival #IndieRockBand #InclusiveMusic #PodcastInterview #InspiringStories #MomentumDisability #ChrisCollier #ChasingGhostsEP #RockAndResilience

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