Midwest Leak Podcast

Jennifer Magley is redefining what it means to build a career in sports. She's literally building a lane for herself, her way. From athlete to Chief Brand Officer of the first Black woman-owned (and for her, family owned) basketball league, The Basketball League she shares how she transitioned from playing tennis to leading behind the scenes and creating opportunities for herself and others on her...

Street Angel movie cast interview from Indianapolis to IMAX. Watch how this Naptown film turned local talent into a big screen release. In this special edition of the Midwest Leak Podcast, Lo the Don sits down with the cast and creators of Street Angel, a film rooted in Indianapolis and elevated to the IMAX experience. This conversation dives into the real journey behind the film. From writing and...

Are missing men hurting our children's future? Le’Deana sits down with Bro Thomas, educator, father, and consultant, to break down the real impact of male presence in schools and why father involvement plays a critical role in student success. From working as a school security guard to becoming a trusted educator and mentor, Brother Thomas shares how consistent presence, structure, and belief can...

Hennessy and Le'Deana have a powerful conversation about healing generational trauma through music and telling the truth about lived experiences. Hennessy reflects on how sharing her personal story through music helped others find the courage to speak about their own experiences. She explains that people have approached her saying her song encouraged them to tell their families about abuse they ha...

Eric Washington shares how he went from open mic performances to sold-out stage plays, Tubi films like Zuri Johnson Story leading to a billboard in Times Square, and building a creative career rooted in discipline, investing, and family. Known for turning his storytelling song “Maggie” into a sold-out stage production and now a full movie in post production, Eric shares how he funds his own projec...

Indianapolis rapper Tony Cleveland shares how heartbreak, grief, and loss changed his vision and inspired his most vulnerable project, Trench Baby. In this Midwest Leak Podcast interview, he opens up about losing his mother, loyalty, growth, and creating music that connects on a deeper level. Indianapolis artist Tony Cleveland sits down with Le’Deana for one of his most personal conversations yet....

Everybody can’t come with you. Sometimes growth asks you to walk a new path before others are ready. PBT Ace reflects on how losing a child reshaped his life, his music, and his relationship with faith. Through honest conversation, he shares how grief became a turning point, leading to a spiritual awakening that changed the way he thinks, creates, and moves forward. In this conversation with  ⁨@pb...

What does retirement look like for entrepreneurs who never stopped building? In this episode of the Midwest Leak Podcast, Le’Deana sits down with Amani Tre Niner for a deep conversation on tattoo mastery, creative freedom, and lifelong learning. Amani shares how entrepreneurship has always been central to his work, even during his rise as a top tattoo artist. He breaks down mastery as a transferab...

In this episode, Anthony Murdock II challenges how we think about storytelling, philanthropy, and power. This conversation with Le'Deana and Murdock reframes Black stories as assets that build generational wealth. They explore what it means to re-imagine philanthropy and legacy. Murdock speaks candidly about why assimilation is not the goal, how strategic planning creates leverage, and why Black c...

Well raised on the Eastside of Naptown, 4200 Kory sat down with the Midwest Leak Podcast to unpack a journey shaped by music, film, and an unwavering commitment to community. Growing up on Post Road studying the culture of Indianapolis Music from the "Jiggalate" to "Crank That Haughville," this Naptown Baby has created an anthem that is uniting the city in real time. Follow  @4200kory  and stay ta...

Before comedy and viral street interviews, Rychard V was a rapper chasing industry access the old way. In this episode, he shares the story of approaching Yo Gotti at a funeral to hand him a CD and how that moment shaped his understanding of visibility, timing, and the risks creators take to be seen. The founder of On Da Seen TV sits down with the Midwest Leak Podcast for an honest conversation ab...

In this episode of the Midwest Leak Podcast, Justin Bland opens up about what it feels like to be called into a new season. He shares the moment he realized the dream he once worked so hard for had served its purpose, and why the next chapter required him to release it. Justin talks about the upcoming final Made Man Improv Show, the lessons that came from building a career on other people’s stages...

Ill HD joins Le’Deana for Episode 7 of the Midwest Leak Podcast to share how he turned raw creativity into impact across two major cities. Known for his visual storytelling and sharp eye behind the camera, Ill HD breaks down his rise from Naptown to Atlanta and the lessons he learned along the way. In this episode he talks about: • How he started shooting reality style content and why it connects...

Before building a worldwide fan base, Mark Battles was sharpening his skills right here in Indianapolis here he reveals in this interview that winning a Midwest Leak x McDonald’s rap battle gave him a boost of confidence to take music seriously. Now managed by Quality Control Music, the powerhouse led by Coach K (another Indianapolis native), Mark has grown into a respected independent artists in...

Exclusive behind the scenes insight into the life of 2Kold including success secrets, upcoming pivot plans and addressing rumors directly from the source.

The pen game of Golde P is a thread that has been interwoven into the fabric of Naptown music culture for decades as well as even some of your favorite nationally platformed acts. With the release of Edukated Too, now it's time to get to know him directly.

In Episode 3 of the Midwest Leak Podcast, we sit down with artist, author, and activist Vernon T. Bateman. From surviving decades behind bars on a wrongful conviction to creating powerful children’s books, murals, and movements, Bateman’s story is one of resilience, imagination, and community healing. He speaks on his journey through incarceration, how art sustained him during solitary confinement...

Entrepreneurship, mental health and the real talk behind building legacy. Episode 2 of the Midwest Leak Podcast is here! 🎙️  We sat down with Katina Washington, visionary founder of The SHE Event Indy, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, mental health, and community building. In this episode, Katina shares: • How creativity can be therapy to combat depression and nurture mental health...

Welcome to our first official podcast! Recorded at Midwest Leak Studio in Indiana during Fr33sol’s live visit, this debut episode dives deep into authenticity, family, and creative vision. Fr33sol opens up about embracing self-empowerment realizing he is the crystal and no longer needs its external glow. He shares heartfelt reflections on life as a husband and father, offering insight into his par...