The Muddy Mindset Podcast

For the shortest episode in MMP history, I’m giving a quick update on some exciting public speaking opportunities I've been offered—including a few big projects happening at the national level in the CVIP world. I also talk about why it’s time for us to put together a real production team, so we can avoid these technical issues that force us to drop these quick, unplanned episodes. More detail...

MMP Ep.10 - Milt's Motivation This week on the Muddy Mindset Podcast, Beezy and Milton take us from  awareness  to  action . After last episode’s deep dive into poverty, redlining, and oppression, it’s time to break the “force of average” and step into the real work of change. From challenging your own habits to confronting the comfort zone, the muddy mentors explore how fear of success can sh...

Welcome back to the MMP, family. This episode digs deep into the roots of violence and poverty that shape our streets and our lives. We take you back to the Great Depression and expose the harsh truth of redlining—how discriminatory housing policies carved up our neighborhoods and cut off opportunity for people of color. This ain't just history; it’s the foundation of the blight, food deserts,...

Episode 8 of the Muddy Mentor Podcast comes to you in a different way—only one half of the duo is on mic this time. This episode wasn’t planned, scripted, or polished. In fact, we had an entire full-length production recorded for this week, but the audio turned out completely unusable. At first, I almost decided not to drop anything at all. I even convinced myself it might just be the “force of av...

Your Muddy Mentors are back with another real conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. In this episode, we break down what’s happening on the streets—from the latest crime stats and the true cost of every shooting in Toledo, to why digging into root causes is the only way our city moves forward. Then Milton steps in, sharing unfiltered stories and hard-hitting insights about family life and comm...

This one ain’t just another episode—it’s a  milestone moment  for The Muddy Mindset Podcast. Tap in with Beezy and officially welcome the new co-host, Milton Ashford II, to the muddy mentor team! Milt isn’t new to the show, but now he’s taking his seat for good—bringing all his wisdom, lived experience, and straight-up realness to every session. We’re breaking down the “Force of Average”—that invi...

Welcome to a special milestone for The Muddy Mindset Podcast—our very first video episode! This week, Beezy sits down with Antuan Rayford, the driving force behind Tighten Up 419 and a leader making real change in Toledo. Antuan opens up about his powerful personal journey, from discovering skilled trades while incarcerated to inspiring young people to choose lasting success over fast money. We di...

In this milestone episode of the Muddy Mindset Podcast, Beezy welcomes Milton Ashford II—mentor, youth coach, father, and aspiring Toledo Police Officer—for an unfiltered conversation about breaking cycles, building trust, and turning struggle into strength. Milton shares his journey from community work to law enforcement, the role of sports in youth development, and how to bridge the gap for high...

On this special solo episode, Beezy records on July 5th—the day he lost his brother Stephon Johnson to gun violence—and opens up about how that tragedy shaped his passion for helping youth and fighting for change. Beezy keeps it all the way real about “scared straight” programs, sharing his own wild experience and why he believes discipline without relationship just breeds rebellion. He also talks...

Thank you for tuning in to another powerful episode of The Muddy Mindset Podcast with your host, Beezy. This episode dives deep into the real-life roots of youth violence, sharing my own story of surviving a shooting and the lessons that shaped my journey from the mud to becoming a youth gun violence prevention advocate. We keep it raw, honest, and focused on the realities our communities face eve...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Muddy Mindset Podcast with Beezy! I’m Brysen “Beezy” Davis, and this is where we dive deep into life in the mud—Toledo and other communities facing similar struggles. This podcast is for those who understand the realities of growing up in underprivileged neighborhoods, and for anyone interested in exploring the root causes behind the challenges we face, especially youth...