An Optimistic Future (Episode 29)

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben does a director's choice episode of the Musical Circle, and all songs in the episode are chosen by Ben himself. Also, Ben talks about the interview with Topps which happened last night, and the excitement that the future will bring. Ben announces who will be on the next episode (episode 30) of The Musical Circle which will be an all-R&B and Soul only episode. Ben does remind everyone about a 2nd bonus episode coming this Saturday. This episode marks the Musical Circle debuts of the following: The Purple Disco Machine, Sarah Isabella, The Marias, Rooftime, Adi Oasis, Ledisi, and Hannah Jadagu. Here are all the songs in order in this episode: 1. Lift You Up - Jessie Ware and Romy (2024)2. Live Your Life - Rooftime (2019)3. Honey Boy - Purple Disco Machine featuring Benjamin Ingrosso, Nile Rodgers, and Shenseea) (2024)4. Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai (from the 1996 album Travelling Without Moving)5. Adventure of A Lifetime - Coldplay (from the 2015 album A Head Full of Dreams)6. AEAO - Dynamicduo and DJ Premier (2014)7. Dimitri - Hiatus Kaiyote (from the 2024 album Love Heart Cheat Code)8. Intuition - Sarah Isabella (from the 2024 album The Keeper)9. Real Life - The Marias (from their latest 2024 album Submarine)10. Never Doubt - Blue Lab Beats (from 2023 but also on the 2024 album Blue Eclipse)11. Audacia - BADBADNOTGOOD (from their 2024 EP Mid Spiral: Growth)12. Here - Alessia Cara (from the 2015 album Know-It-All)13. I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (EXTENDED CLUB MIX) - Hall and Oates (1981)14. Bloom (Brendan Mills Remix) - Lucas Estrada featuring TWOPILOTS and Brendan Mills (from April 2024)15. Automatic - The Pointer Sisters (from the 1983 album Break Out)16. Just Another Day - Adi Oasis (from the 2020 album Interimes)17. Warning Sign - Hannah Jadagu (from the 2023 album Aperture)18. Right Here (Human Nature Radio Mix) - SWV (from the 1992 album It's About Time)19. Slowly Fading - Diamond Cafe (from their 2024 single)20. Raise Up - Ledisi (from the 2011 album Pieces of Me)Closing Song: High in Low Places - Beach Weather (2024)The Musical Circle Podcast returns on July 18th, 2024, with the title, "A Soul Experience: Part 2" Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, to my friends Michael, John, Tristen, Joshua Jenkins, Laisha, to my dog, James, and to my love, Julia. Hosted by: Ben CharlesExecutive Producers: Julia Brooks and Ben CharlesSpecial Advisors and Wisewomen: Julia Brooks and Laisha ZaragozaWritten by: NOBODYProduced and Directed by: Ben Charles