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We're kicking off Black History Month with Quinton Collins, community leader and advocate on the far east side of Indianapolis and beyond. Tune in to hear Q speak about his passion for and the importance of uplifting his community and giving young black men the tools they need to prosper.

It was an honor to sit with Le'Deana Brown, Creator of Midwest Leak, for this episode. Le'Deana has made a profound impact on Indianapolis' local music scene through the creation of Midwest Leak Magazine and by continuously providing opportunities for artist visibility. She is soft-spoken but moves with intention and purpose, and in this interview, we find out more about who she is and what's important to her.

We're back and kicking off 2025 with a conversation with Indianapolis-based artist RBM Rello. We chop it up about his thoughts on the local rap scene, what he feels makes him unique as a person and artist, and dive into some current pop culture topics. Stream his music on all platforms and stay tuned for new episodes of the podcast!

Monty Matuka is the Founder & Creative Director of MELI (More Equality Less Ignorance), a sophisticated, streetwear clothing brand that seeks to promote equality and cross-cultural awareness. On this episode, we hear about his journey and what he aspires to achieve for the community, the brand, and himself.

Sam Boro & Laura Lakes of TopView sit with us on this episode of the podcast and talk to us about what it takes to be successful, the importance of teamwork, and what they feel the creative community in Indianapolis needs to do to elevate itself.

Standup comedian Gwen Sunkel drops by the studio to share her story with us and talk about the upcoming Middle Ground Comedy Festival in Indianapolis. Grab your tickets now!

Sara Huntington is a standup comedian and viral content creator. We catch her right before her big move from Indianapolis to New York and talk about her rise in comedy and her current state of affairs. Follow her on Instagram @sarapoptarts!

We sat down for an interview with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears for this episode. As Chief Trial Deputy in the Prosecutor's Office, Ryan has championed reform and set new expectations for the criminal justice system in Marion County. Listen to hear his thoughts about the problems facing our community and how he plans to address them.

Self-produced recording artist Foreign Angel sits with us to share his story. We talk about his latest album Music Cost Me Everything and about the ups and downs of pursuing a music career. Foreign's sound is truly original, and he shares his biggest influences in this episode as well as why pushing the boundaries of genre is important.

Tattoo artist and shop owner Eduardo "Dream" Cervantes joins the podcast for a one-of-a-kind episode. Stretch gets tattooed in the studio! Find out if his numbing cream worked. Dream discusses his roots in tattooing, why he became an entrepreneur, and how he hopes to grow his business in the future.