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Welcome to "17 Winters with Brother Mike X," a thought-provoking podcast where we dive deep into the realities of prison life and the journey of reintegration into society. Join me as I explore the challenges faced by individuals after serving time and the transformative changes that have allowed myself and my guests to become productive members of the communities we once impacted negatively. Through candid conversations and powerful stories, we aim to shed light on the complexities of redemption, resilience, and the human spirit. Tune in for an inspiring and eye-opening exploration of second chances and the path to a better life.
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Episode #38: Tugg and Reaff, "Back Home, History, and Hip-Hop"
Episode 38 was completely unplanned—and that’s what made it special. Local artists Tugg and Reaff pulled up to the studio just to kick it, and the conversation turned into something worth…
Episode #37: Starr Austin "FELONY Girls impacting the movement from Huron Valley"
This episode is a milestone for 17 Winters.For the first time, I sit down with a TV star from BET+’s American Gangster: Trap Queens (Season 4, Episode 7), and for the first time ever, we feature a…
Episode #36: Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Tony Gant "The Landscape of Criminal Legal Work 2026: Where is the Movement Going?"
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Tony Gant for a necessary, honest conversation about the past, present, and future of criminal legal reform.We reflect on the…
Episode 35: Sidney Black II "Formerly Incarcerated Impact on CVI Work (Part 2)”
The conversation continues. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the role of formerly incarcerated people in Community Violence Intervention (CVI), I sit down with my co-defendant, my best friend, and one…
Episode #34: "Formerly Incarcerated Impact on CVI work" (pt. 1)
In this solo episode of 17 Winters, I step into the studio alone for the very first time—no guest, just me, the mic, and a lot to unpack. Fresh off the “Michigan School Based Community Violence…
Episode #33: “Advocacy Behind the Walls: Alisha Kohn and the Prisoners Brain Trust”
In this second special FAMM Conference episode, we sit down with Alisha Kohn, a transgender activist and leader with the Prisoners Brain Trust of New York—an organization whose staff is mostly still…
Episode #32: “From Commutation to Community: Kyle Hedquist’s Oregon Story”
Recorded on the ground at the FAMM Conference’s Second Chances Working Group, this special episode features a candid conversation with Kyle Hedquist of the Oregon Justice Resource Center. After…
Episode #31: D. Walls Can Talk — From Juvenile Life Sentence to Community Visionary
In this powerful episode of 17 Winters, I sit down with Demetric Walls, better known as D. Walls Can Talk, to unpack a story of transformation, redemption, and purpose.D. Walls opens up about the…
Bonus Episode: “Live from the Human Library”
In this special bonus episode of 17 Winters, I step off the mic and into a chair — as a Live Book in the Ingham County Human Library.Just like traditional libraries offer mystery, memoir, or poetry,…
Episode #30: "From the Crack Era to Real Estate Success" featuring Marcus Miller
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of 17 Winters, I sit down with Marcus Miller — a Lansing native whose journey from the streets to success is nothing short of remarkable.Marcus shares his…
Episode #29: “Committed to the Change” featuring Brother David X (Bates)
In Episode 29 of 17 Winters, Brother Mike X sits down with Brother David X (Bates), a formerly incarcerated man who returned home in 1999 and has since lived a life rooted in purpose, faith, and…
Episode #28: “Sentenced, Resentenced, Redeemed?” with Joei Jordan
In this raw and reflective episode, I reconnect with Joei Jordan, calling in from behind the walls, for a powerful follow-up to his first appearance on the podcast. The last time we spoke, Joei was…
Episode #27: "Faith, Freedom & Finding Manhood” with Brother Malachi Muhammad
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brother Malachi Muhammad, a deeply rooted voice of transformation, truth, and liberation. We trace his incredible journey—from navigating the complex…
Episode #25: Ethan Calloway’s Journey After 9 Years"
“Time is the most valuable asset in life…” In this episode, I sit down with Ethan Calloway, who served 9 years in MDOC. Ethan shares his firsthand experience with the challenges of prison…
Episode #24: Steven X (Jones), Entrepreneur
“Everything that happened had to happen that way to make me who I am…”In this episode of the 17 Winters podcast, we delve deep into the life of Steven X Jones, a man whose journey through the…
Episode #23: Hakim Nathaniel Crampton, Organizer/Author
"Breaking the cycle of incarceration.”In this eye-opening episode of the 17 Winters podcast, we meet Hakim Crampton, a resilient individual who spent 15 years in the Milwaukee prison system for a…
Episode #22: PTSD (pt. 1) with Sidney Black
In this thought-provoking episode, Sidney and I engage in a compelling discussion as we explore the complexities of the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution. This episode delves into the nuances of…
Episode #21: Chamar Avery, Actor/Comedian (Exonoree)
In this powerful episode of The 17 Winters Podcast, I kick it with Chamar Avery, who shares his harrowing journey from being sentenced to 20-50 years for a murder he didn’t commit to his exoneration…
Episode #20: LaVonte X, Legalize the Hustle
“Prison saved me from me…”In this episode of I sat down with entrepreneur and visionary, Vonte X, the founder and driving force behind Legalize the Hustle. Vonte opens up about his early struggles,…
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17 Winters Podcast has published 19 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
17 Winters Podcast is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 2m.
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