Open Mike Podcast

Dr. Joel Kahn is a world-renowned cardiologist based out of Detroit who is known for his holistic approach to heart health, and who's been featured on The Doctors, Dr. Oz, The Joe Rogan Experience, and other programs.

Dr. Kahn recently sat down with Mike and Kevin Dietz for his second round of #OpenMike, this time discussing how to have the healthiest heart possible, updates on the coronavirus, and how to best prevent yourself from getting it. Plus, Kevin finally got his first CAT scan!

State Rep Sherry Gay-Dagnogo recently made national headlines when she hand-delivered a letter to President Trump asking for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's release from prison, a letter that was signed by elected officials and community figures from across Michigan.

In her conversation with Mike, Sherry talks about her effort to have Kwame's sentence commuted, the reason she wants to be Mayor of Detroit, Michigan's recent No-Fault law changes, and the controversy around her home being mistakenly torn down. Get ready to get fired up!

Michael Komorn is a veteran criminal defense and cannabis law attorney and podcaster who's been on the forefront of the marijuana legalization effort in the United States for years, representing cannabis patients, caregivers, physicians and business owners both in and out of the courtroom. He's supported many landmark pieces of cannabis legislation in Michigan including the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA), the Michigan Marijuana Facilities Act (MMFLA), and the Adult Recreational Use Act (MRTMA).

In this episode of Open Mike, Michael digs deep into current marijuana laws in Michigan and the current effort to federally legalize marijuana for recreational use in the United States. He and his guest, cannabis activist Richard Clement, reveal why marijuana was originally made illegal in the United States, and the current efforts being made to federally legalize cannabis for recreational use.

Charlie Langton is a lawyer and one of Detroit's favorite media personalities, appearing on FOX 2 WJBK and WWJ Newsradio 950.

In this episode of Open Mike, Charlie shares why he got into the media biz after a 20-year career as a practicing lawyer, how Kwame Kilpatrick played a role in this career transition, and his take on Kwame's sentence and the likelihood of him getting pardoned. Charlie also remembers back to when he first met Mike and the impact that had on him as well as law firms across the state.

Darren McCarty is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. During his time in the NHL, McCarty became known for his now legendary hockey fights, earning the unofficial title of "Enforcer".

In his conversation with Mike, Darren discusses his legendary fight with Claude Lemieux, what it was like winning four Stanley Cups, his battle with addiction, and how cannabis has helped turn his life around.

Michael Forsyth is the founder of Detroit City Distillery, a local brewery and spirits manufacturer in Detroit's famed Eastern Market. Michael and his childhood friends created the distillery out of their desire to enjoy local, small-batch spirits, resulting in this incredibly unique distillery in the heart of Detroit.

In this episode, Michael shares the story of how they came up with the idea for Packzi vodka, gives Mike and Kevin a crash course on bourbon, and he even breaks out a bottle for tasting. Looks like we'll need a designated driver...

Sharon McPhail served as a member of the Detroit City Council from from 2002-2006, serving as chief council for the city of Detroit. She has also served as President of the National Bar Association as well as Vice President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP.

She recently sat down with Mike to explore the many controversies that took place in Detroit during her time on City Council, and to give insight into the investigation, arrest, and conviction of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Steve Dolunt is a former Assistant Chief in the Detroit Police Department who served in the department for years before being transferred to Internal Affairs. Once he began working in this department, he was one of the first members of the Detroit Police Department to view the memos related to Kwame Kilpatrick's illegal activities.

In this episode of Open Mike, Steve discusses his investigation into the now infamous former Mayor of Detroit, and gives insight into the investigation he hasn't shared until now.

In this episode, Mike sits down with longtime friend and workers' compensation attorney Peter Woll. With over 30 years of experience, Peter knows all the ins and outs of workers' compensation law. He explains what workers' comp is, what rights you have if you're injured on the job, and what to expect when making a claim. Mike and Peter also bring up funny stories from their past.

In this episode of Open Mike, Ross Lerner, 40-year advertising maven, founder of Lerner Advertising and the adman behind Mike's commercials talks all things advertising. They break down Mike Morse Law Firm's latest Super Bowl spot, recap what they thought were the best and worst ads in the game, and discuss why they take a different approach to advertising than other law firms. Ross shares his thoughts on the controversial Peloton ad and the importance of timing and relevancy in achieving that coveted "post-spot" buzz.