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Hosted by Bro. Mike X · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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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.
Bro. Mike X hosts 17 Winters Podcast, a society show with 19 episodes published.
In this episode of 17 Winters Podcast, I sat down with longtime friend and fellow formerly incarcerated leader Nate Johnson, Co-Founder of Next Chapters Solutions.Meeting more than 20 years ago at MTU, we reflect on our
The Road to 50 starts here. For Episode #41, I'm joined by Adam Grant , Executive Director & CEO of A Brighter Way , for an honest conversation about leadership, sacrifice, and building a new vision for reentry in Michig
Episode #40 of the 17 Winters Podcast dives into the painful and often overlooked reality of generational incarceration. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with author Alexis Devon Smith to discuss his impactful
In this episode of the 17 Winters Podcast, the roles are reversed as Sidney Black steps in as the interviewer to walk me through the story behind the name.We go back to the days, weeks, and months leading up to the momen
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 sharing. Fresh home after servin
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 formerly incarcerated
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 changes in Michigan ove
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 of the sharpest mind
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 Intervention” webinar host
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 incarcerated, includi
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 spending 28 years inside a
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 events that led to his
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, this space offers li
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 story of growing up
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 transformation. A dedicat
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 serving life without
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 relationship between the Na
“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 programming , the gaps in reha
“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 tumultuous landscape of cri
"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 crime he did not commit
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Adam Grant
A Brighter Way
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Sidney Black
Advance Peace
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Alisha Kohn
Prisoners Brain Trust
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Kyle Hedquist
Oregon Justice Resource Center
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Brother David X (Bates)
Nation of Islam
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Brother Malachi Muhammad
Nation of Islam
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Legalize the Hustle
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