Midwest Leak Podcast
Midwest Leak Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to our first official podcast! This marks our official expansion into a new medium after 18 years of being a print publication. We have enjoyed connecting with the culture and community through creating 124 issues, producing thousands of articles, interview and live experiences. We're excited you're here to continue this journey with us. Let's keep the conversation going!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores key themes of entrepreneurship, mental health, community building, and authentic living, with episodes such as the second episode focusing on Katina Washington discussing creativity as therapy and the challenges of business trauma, and the inaugural episode featuring Fr33sol's insights on faith, family, and creative empowerment.
Welcome to our first official podcast! This marks our official expansion into a new medium after 18 years of being a print publication. We have enjoyed connecting with the culture and community through creating 124 issues, producing thousands of articles, interview and live experiences. We’re excited you’re here to continue this journey with us. Let’s keep the conversation going!
Before building a worldwide fan base, Mark Battles was sharpening his skills right here in Indianapolis here he reveals in this interview that winning a Midwest Leak x McDonald’s rap battle gave him a boost of confidence to take music seriously.
Now managed by Quality Control Music, the powerhouse led by Coach K (another Indianapolis native), Mark has grown into a respected independent artists in the game.
In this episode, he sits down with Le’Deana to talk about:
🔥 Monetizing real bars and partnerships in creative business
🌍 Building a global fan base while showing love to the hometown that started it all
🧠 Turning industry connects into lasting relationships
💰 Why his top downloads and merch sales still come from Indianapolis
This is a full-circle conversation about independence, legacy, and representing the Midwest with pride.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.