When friends become family! Producer Joey French sits on the podcast this week at one of our new homes, the Le Méridien in downtown Indy. We learn about how he started out in music, his approach to working with artists, and get game about how to be successful on the business side of things.

Tirus Duncan is a visionary, creative, and thought curator. He is the Founder of Everybody's Somebody and Host of The Journey Up Podcast. We met Tirus organically while out and about in the community, and we immediately knew he was special. On this episode, we get a glimpse into his mind and learn more about his unique approach to everyday life.

Art By Fitz is a world-class artist living and working in the city of Indianapolis. If you've attended the Butter Art Fair, you've probably seen his bold, colorful works. His style is unmistakable, and his pieces are prolific. In this episode, we talk about his early muses as well as his respect for the grind of art in his Stutz Building studio.

Zakiyah Parker is a Midwest-born and raised independent artist representing Naptown! Her unique style and sound, combined with her relentless work ethic, are two reasons why she is one of the hottest artists in the city right now. On this episode, we dive into her passion for music and talk about what she hopes to accomplish in the game. Catch her live on stage at this year’s Chreece Hip-Hop Festival!

With deep roots in the Indianapolis entertainment scene and beyond, Amp Harris continues to add to his legacy through consulting, activism, and philanthropic efforts, all while still finding time to stay close to the world of entertainment. Beneath any worldly title applied to him throughout the decades, Amp remains centered as his own man. We were grateful to be able to sit down with him for a rare interview and learn about his perspectives on life, work, and impact.

Amiah Mims is an ever-growing designer and painter residing in Indianapolis. To date, a few of her art career highlights include the Welcome Race Fans project (2019), the BLM Boarded Window Mural project (2020), the Indy BLM Street Mural project (2020), the Indianapolis Recorder Building Mural (2020), the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Program Cover (2021), and her “Uncaged Souls” piece that was featured in the inaugural BUTTER Art Fair (2021). She is a proud member of The Eighteen Art Collective and the founder of her own company, Works by Mimsy, where she offers a wide range of creative services. We met Amiah at REV this year, where she serves as Vice Chair of the Art & Culture Committee. We really enjoyed getting to know her more and hope you do too!

This week’s guest needs no introduction. In Indianapolis, he is the voice of the city and emcee of the culture. This week, Stretch and the team welcome none other than B Swift to the Follow D$ Podcast. It was an honor to finally sit with Swift and allow him to be on the other side of the mic. In this episode, we learn more about his journey, early influences & mentors, and his day-to-day life outside of the limelight. It’s no wonder that Swift is as successful as he is. He is one of the most down-to-earth and humble people in the industry that you’ll meet. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

This week we welcome return guest Curtis Collins back to the podcast! We caught up on his growth since we last spoke and got to hear some exclusives about his new venture Collins Ave. We also got to try this premium champagne imported from Blancs-Coteaux in the Champagne Region of France. It's always a vibe when Curtis is around, and we thoroughly enjoyed this sit-down. Cheers!

Comedian Dwight Simmons joins us on this week’s episode. Laugh along with us as we talk about the craft of comedy, Dwight’s perspective on bombing, and how the landscape of comedy has changed. Dwight is also a co-director of the Limestone Comedy Festival, which is happening this weekend in Bloomington, IN. Get your tickets now at https://www.limestonefest.com/tickets.

We're back at Midwest Leak Studio on this week's episode with Kittii Red, an artist and entrepreneur who's been paying her dues and making a name for herself in Indianapolis and beyond for a long time. Join us as we learn more about her journey, how she unwinds, and her passion for music and business.