Open Mike Podcast

Jesus Moreno is an accomplished triathlete, duathlete, and marathon runner who was involved in a catastrophic bus accident that left him with life-altering injuries. After being let down by another law firm, Jesus turned to Mike to handle his case, resulting in one of the largest legal settlements in Michigan's history.

On this moving episode of Open Mike, Jesus opens up about the severe extent of his injuries, how his love of athletics and competition inspired him to recover, and how his accident has shaped him as a person.

Thornetta Davis is a Detroit born-and-raised singer/songwriter who's performed alongside legends such as Ray Charles, Bob Segar, BB King, and Kid Rock.

In her recent conversation with Mike, Thornetta remembers her early music career and getting her songs played on the Sopranos and other HBO programs. Her and Mike also remember their Super Bowl commercial, and the social progress Detroit has made over the years. Thornetta also opens up about what music means to her, and why she wants to be a positive force in the world. 

James Wendt, a young and brilliant attorney here at the Mike Morse Law Firm, has been taking on and winning countless personal injury cases in the state of Michigan over the past several years. In the latest episode of Open Mike, James and Mike reveal what to do immediately following an accident, how to maximize the winnings of a lawsuit, and which insurance options best protect you from accidents and injury.

Zach Sweers, also known as "Anxiety War," has garnered over 640k subscribers and millions of views on YouTube with his vigilante-style predator busts. Zach made headlines in 2019 when Michigan prosecutors along with the state attorney general warned him to stop performing these busts for reasons of his own safety.

In this episode of Open Mike, Zach discusses how his YouTube channel began, why he feels his videos are so important, and the realities of staying safe online.

On New Year's Eve, 21-year-old Deonte Higginbothom's home burnt to the ground in a fire that the Detroit Fire Department have yet to identify the cause of. While the house burnt, the 18 members of the Detroit Fire Department who were present controversially took a selfie in front of the home, which was later posted to Facebook, making international headlines.

Hear Deonte give his take on the event, what he would like to see the Detroit Fire Department do to make things right, and how his family plans to recover from this devastating event.

Robert Dunlap is the Chief of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, specializing in Jails & Court Operations. In his recent talk with Mike, Chief Dunlap reveals the operations of the prison system, how the Wayne County Sheriff's Office works to protect its inmates, and his thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein's death in prison.

Susan Morse is a veteran financial planner, long-time Detroit resident, and of course, Mike's mom! In her second episode of Open Mike, Sue remembers the early days of her career and the worst job she every took, how she became a financial planner, and she gives expert financial advice to recent college grads!

Matthew Pepper is the CEO of the Michigan Humane Society, Michigan's largest and premier animal welfare organization. In his discussion with Mike, Matt discusses how he began his mission of helping animals, the amazing work the Michigan Humane Society is doing, current animal welfare laws, and how people can make a difference by donating, volunteering, or adopting.

Detroit native Ira Lee Todd is a former police officer and criminal investigator. After being wrongfully charged with murder while working in a gang-related crimes task force within the Detroit Police Department, Ira made it his personal mission to help free the wrongly-convicted. One of his most notable cases was that of Davontae Sanford, who was wrongfully convicted of a quadruple homicide at the age of 14.

In his recent conversation with Mike, Ira discusses how he became involved in criminal investigations, his wrongful murder charge, corruption within the legal system, and how he's continuing to help free the wrongfully convicted with his new STARZ program ‘Wrong Man.'

Tom Calcatera is a veteran attorney at the Mike Morse Law Firm with over 40 years of experience navigating tough personal injury cases.

In his most recent conversation with Mike, Tom gives advice on how to win your personal injury case and get the most compensation possible. He and Mike also discuss the reality of insurance companies, give expert advice on what to do after an accident, and tell some of his craziest courtroom stories!