On this week's episode, joining us in studio is Taekwondo Hall Of Famer Shen "The Breaker" Walker showing us some self defense maneuvers for our Facebook Live viewers and also discussing anti-bullying and what to do if you should see bullying happening. Also Realtor Mike Cummings from TCArea.com talks with us about real estate and is also looking to get into a band! And speaking of bands, 2 AMAZING bands are featured this week from both sides of the state! In the first hour we chat with and hear music from Not The Average American from Cadillac, Michigan! A Silver Lining from Bay City, Michigan joins us in the 2nd hour! And the music doesn't stop there!! Steve Marchena from Boston, Massachusetts calls in and talks to us about a song he has produced that involves multiple artists from around the country! SideShow Nate was even on this track! Download this episode NOW!!!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Check out what we have lined up for ya on this week's show!!! Calling in this week we have the good folks of 989 Child Predator Exposers to talk about the service they are doing around the northern Michigan area to catch & bust the sexual predators who could possibly be lurking in your community. We chat with & hear some music from Levi Johnson & Jake Priest of Here After Six! We also talk to Cooper Hewitt & Lisa Williams from the band SIBUS coming out of the Greenville, Michigan area! And we speak with Grant Kendall & Bob Tinfoil Swaney from the southeast Michigan based punk/pop band For Granted the Sky!!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

This weeks podcast was jam PACKED!! Starting everything off we have local cab driver of TC Cabs Ira Winfield in the hot seat promoting his new best selling book "The Book Of Daniel!" This book was written in honor of his late, good friend Daniel who he spent many days & nights drinking with and also co-founded his Facebook page Psychotic Humor. After that a quick chat with our friends from Nagazi including a couple of their newest tracks. Following that you'll hear our interview and music from the guys in Once Upon A Bison coming out of Cadillac, MI. We then switch gears from the rock and metal scene of Northern Michigan to chat with Fritz and Mr. Markus about the Michigan hip hop scene and the fundamentals of hip hop. And to close out the show, Joey Callahan of Zuni Worldwide Entertainment came in to promote his upcoming event Rock n' Rides happening August 4th to help our local veterans and we also hear a tune from his friend Blair Miller to close out the show! Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul was going to be on tonight but we had to reschedule as he is currently in Greece and I didn't really pay attention to what time it was in Greece at the time of the live show.... Ha ha!!! We do hear some of their newest music though and will chat with Kory soon! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Love it when The Lofteez come into the studio!!! This week's podcast was great! Karin E & Riffin Tiff came in & blessed the internet with their incredible acoustic songs & shared some in depth stories! They'll be doing quite a few shows here in the northern Michigan area for a couple months so be sure to check them out! Also, Adam Petrie was our guest co-host this week, we listened to some tunes from Scarkazm, The Native Howl, Handsome Pete, Death Of The Party, Live For Tomorrow & Kyle Scott Ingrum! Check out the LIVE video on the Facebook page too! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Another one in the books! This week we feature some hip hop from the Slouch Therapy boys B. Walt & Quicksilver! It's a good thing we switched up the format this season to include swearing. Ha ha!! Check out these guys on Spotify, YouTube, CD Baby & Itunes! Original Michigan hip hop coming out of the Benzie county area! And also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to B. Walt! Celebrating 18 years this week! I told him to go get me a pack of smokes, but I guess he still needs to get an ID. Also featuring music from Spike The Media, Handsome Pete & Duble U on this podcast! Plus a bunch of other goofy stuff as well of course. Download the audio today, listen while you work or do whatever & save your data! If you wanna stream, feel free to do so, but I recommend just doing the download. It's FREE mucka lucka!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE!!! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Here it is!! The RETURN of The South Of The Straits Podcast! Reformatted & raw baby!! Small disclaimer; we ARE allowing profanity this season! So if you have an issue with words that offend you, I'm sorry to hear that. Ha ha!! In this episode, we welcome in Dylan Stokes & Lil Jo with their original hip hop, chat with Frankie from Becoming Human about what they have in store this year as well as Frankie's new project INDEMA & unfortunately, we discover that Dan Strait will be leaving the podcast indefinitely. We all hope the BEST for him in his future endeavors & welcome him back into the New Leonard Media studio ANYTIME!! I'm really gonna miss sharing the internet with ya bro. As well as all the bands that we've helped get heard over the 2 years we pent on the mic's together. Best wishes to my best bud!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

WOW!!!!! What an awesome night hanging out! Karin and Tiffy Rif Raf Gryffindor! They KILLED IT!!! Jessica Pociask of WANT Expeditions was also with us to find the SECRET Morel Mushroom spots that SideShow Nate has found in Northern Michigan!! We also play some awesome Michigan music from The Native Howl, Hail Your Highness, Oro, Handsome Pete and Strange Flavors throughout the show! Watch the video on the Facebook page! Free Download HERE!!! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

We roll live & produce REAL life on the fly!!! Cause we #KickAss 😂 Jodee is going to be our new best friend. 👊😎 Thank you again to our guests! 👊😎 Was a messsssss!!!! 😂 But we roll! Ain't nuttin outta cuntrolll! #OffenseBroken #WeAllWorkTogether #WAWT!!!!! We're strong #MuckaLucks! Love the love that ThE DroogS, #BHN, Handsome Pete, Others Eyes Band Page &Kyle Scott Ingrumfeel to keep the REAL moving forward!! We are not stopping! It about the music!!!!! 👊😎 And comedy.  FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Making new friends & listening to some new styles of music on this episode! This week we welcome Alex Holycross & his band The Native Howl to the MiMusicFam! In studio with us is MMA champion Christos "The Mad Greek" Piliafas in to promote his "Back To The 90's Part 2" event happening at Steeters this Saturday & Eric "Zeke" Clemmons of Bloodshot Victory hanging out too! Zeke will be teaching The Great Devinsky how to play guitar at The Guitar Center in TC! Also heard from our friends Derek & Aaron from Handsome Pete unveiling their soon to be released new single "Captain Lonely!" Hear it here first!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Another hip hop episode for ya this week folks!! Joining in studio tonight was Big Sharp from Traverse City, Oliver Stoned getting his head shaved live on the air & a full review of the Northern Michigan Rocks event this past weekend! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Fun return to the internet tonight!! We highlighted a few of the bands participating at the Northern Michigan Rocks show this upcoming Saturday at Streeters Ground Zero, including Hail Your Highness, Nagazi MetalShop, Parsec, 45-70, Augres, Oro & Graves Crossing!! We also met the new guitarist for 5 After 5, Josh Duff! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Awesome show!! Can ou guess which buons on m keboard sopped working? Ha ha!! Bes descripion I can give for his weeks show! I NEED A NEW COMPUER!!!!! FREE DOWNLOAD HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Fun times tonight!! We didn't hear back from any musicians this week so we had our own fun! Prank phone call request line from our Facebook Live listeners!! Ha ha!! We also learned a little more about Harvey Winkler & the sex trade industry & heard music from The Droogs, Handsome Pete, Live For Tomorrow, Parsec, Scarkazm and Becoming Human! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Another one in the books!! Tonight we had Adam Petrie open the show for us with his own version of our show opener theme song. We talked a little conspiracy theories with Tom Loomis from Limelight & also received some rather odd phone calls from our listeners! Featuring music from Los Vamanos, Ryan Whyte Maloney, The Lofteez, Becoming Human, Death Of The Party & Scarkazm!! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

This week has no explanations..... Except it was AWESOME!! And I need a new computer.... because my keys won't type right. Ha ha!!! Seriously! We NEED FUNDING!!!! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

What amazing energy on this episode this week! Joining us in studio this week is Oliver Stoned & Adam Petrie! Oliver came up with a freestyle song about our main topic this week, Net Neutrality! Absolutely brilliant work! We also have some music from Others Eyes, Becoming Human, Before St. Peter, Scarkazm & Liquor Boxx! Awesome off the cuff stuff happening this week! All brought to you by Got Graffixx, New Leonard Media Studios & Buds Complete Auto! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Such a fun show this week! And so random!! 1st, the radio gods blessed us with the most random wrong number phone call from some guy trying to sell a snapping turtle. We then get another random call from a listener who used to be a model & wants to get back into the modeling business. We chat with Jason, front man for Fate of Misery coming out of the Grand Blanc area. Paul Hanell of Liquorboxx & Shawn of 5 After 5 stop by along with Melissa & we all talk a little about PTSD & more!! This is why we do this show folks! People working together for the greater good!! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Wild show tonight!! We review the SOTS 100th Episode Party we had last week at the Blacklite Lounge in Gaylord! Talk a little about band to peer etiquette & how we should all treat each other as brothers & sisters of the Michigan music scene. We meet the Ultimate Mountain Dew Warrior & talk about the odd soda pop wrestling world we've created as well as listen back on some of our old parody songs that we will be featuring on a compilation CD coming soon!! Free Download HERE!! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Tonight's show was brought to you by Buds Complete Auto! We spoke with Tim Grey of the new locally filmed & produced movie "Thaw Of The Dead!" Also revealed our newest parody song about prostate cancer awareness! Gil Rivers stopped by to help promote the SOTS 100th Episode Party!! We review the Halloween Hellfest show featuring 5 After 5, Parsec, Graves Crossing & NagaziMetalShop!! Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Another fun show in the books & only 2 weeks away from the SOTS 100th Episode Party!! Tonight we spoke with Alton Minor, former bassist for Becoming Human & also heard the world premier of "Spirits" on the airwaves! Skinkwondoe also came by to promote his Michigun line of clothing! 2 Litta Leah delivers some facts, Gordy Garris & B Davis called in & we also hum poems... yes. We hummed poems. Ha ha! Music by: Five After Five – Let It Burn Becoming Human – Spirits Hail Your Highness – Dead Speech (Acoustic) Skinkwondoe – Voices In My Head Resa. P. - Bang Bang Boogie Gordy Garris Group – Let Me In Free Download HERE! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here