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Follow D$
by Stretch
Convos with motivated people doing DOPE things in Life.
Episodes
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Congressman André Carson
It was an honor to sit down with Congressman André Carson for this episode. Congressman Carson is a proud Indianapolis native, having grown up on the city's east side. We talk in depth about his early days as an aspiring hip-hop artist and how that path evolved into civic engagement and…
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Trajik
We were excited to sit down again with Trajik five years after our first interview. His energy remains infectious, and he continues to flourish in the scene with new music and strategic creative partnerships. We talk about his recent visibility with Mike Epps, his new music, and get his…
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Justin Bland
Justin Bland aka J. Bland Made Man is a multifaceted talent and community builder. He is the creator and host of Made Man Improv, a popular improv comedy showcase based in Indianapolis. Under his direction, Made Man Improv has built a loyal audience and a recognizable brand within the local arts...
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DJ Wells
DJ Wells of the Club 520 Podcast blesses the pod for an insightful conversation about Indianapolis, its creative landscape, and Club 520's humble beginnings.
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Wildstyle Paschall
Wildstyle Paschall is a music producer, photographer, skater, and community advocate living and working in Indianapolis. His passion for community work has made him a prominent voice in the city, especially for Black Culture and underserved communities. Wildstyle is a dynamic individual, and we...
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T.G.I.free
T.G.I.free is an Indianapolis-based artist proudly from the Far Eastside. He has a prolific catalogue of music and continues to evolve into a multifaceted creative impacting the scene. We're back at the Le Meridien Hotel downtown for this episode, and we talk to Free about his music, how he got...
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Aaron Tann
We are back with our first episode of 2026 featuring Aaron Tann of Hotboys! Aaron has made Hotboys a community staple in Fountain Square through unique events, creative collabs, and by always offering a safe and welcoming space for all. Be sure to also check out his Hotboys location in Carmel!...
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Sen. Andrea Hunley
We are proud to end the year and celebrate 5 years of the podcast with State Senator Andrea Hunley. The current political climate is tumultuous on both the state and federal levels, and in this episode, we dive into the big issues facing Senator Hunley, her colleagues, and most importantly, our...
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Jennifer Magley
From Stooge Quest to Stage Quest, Jennifer Magley has been ACTIVE in 2025. In addition, she's the Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League (TBL) and Basketball Super League (BSL), where she champions visibility, impact, and connection across sports and business. Jennifer's energy is…
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Big Homie Ace
Big Homie Ace visits us at the Le Méridien hotel in downtown Indianapolis for a conversation that has been a long time in the making. He's living out his self-growth and evolution through his Big Homie Foundation, which aims to feed those in need in his local community and beyond. Ace is an…
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Sunday Dinner Featuring Carol Howard & Youssef Boudarine
Revisit our last Sunday Dinner at Tinker Street featuring Event Director of Rev, Carol Howard, and Indy's own world-class pastry chef, Youssef Boudarine. We talked about what it means to share unforgettable moments centered around comfort food with the ones we love the most.
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Lillian Barkes
Lillian Barkes is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Listen to Our Future, a youth empowerment organization dedicated to equipping youth to make long-lasting changes in their communities through education, empowerment, and social action on Indianapolis' near east side. Lillian is also a transracial...
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B Hen
B Hen is a co-host of the Club 520 Podcast, one of the most successful and fastest-growing podcasts in the space. It was an honor to have him on, and he had a lot of game to give. Listen along as we learn about the formation of Club 520 and get his honest advice on how to make your podcast...
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Anthony Murdock II
Anthony Murdock II is a graduate of the IU McKinney School of Law, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Butler University, and the founder of Murdock LLC, a company that's dedicated to building entrepreneurial champions through storytelling. He is committed to becoming the greatest...
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Joey French
When friends become family! Producer Joey French sits on the podcast this week at one of our new homes, the Le Méridien in downtown Indy. We learn about how he started out in music, his approach to working with artists, and get game about how to be successful on the business side of things.
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Tirus Duncan
Tirus Duncan is a visionary, creative, and thought curator. He is the Founder of Everybody's Somebody and Host of The Journey Up Podcast. We met Tirus organically while out and about in the community, and we immediately knew he was special. On this episode, we get a glimpse into his mind and…
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Art By Fitz
Art By Fitz is a world-class artist living and working in the city of Indianapolis. If you've attended the Butter Art Fair, you've probably seen his bold, colorful works. His style is unmistakable, and his pieces are prolific. In this episode, we talk about his early muses as well as his respect...
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Zakiyah Parker
Zakiyah Parker is a Midwest-born and raised independent artist representing Naptown! Her unique style and sound, combined with her relentless work ethic, are two reasons why she is one of the hottest artists in the city right now. On this episode, we dive into her passion for music and talk about...
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Amp Harris
With deep roots in the Indianapolis entertainment scene and beyond, Amp Harris continues to add to his legacy through consulting, activism, and philanthropic efforts, all while still finding time to stay close to the world of entertainment. Beneath any worldly title applied to him throughout the...
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Amiah Mims
Amiah Mims is an ever-growing designer and painter residing in Indianapolis. To date, a few of her art career highlights include the Welcome Race Fans project (2019), the BLM Boarded Window Mural project (2020), the Indy BLM Street Mural project (2020), the Indianapolis Recorder Building Mural...
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B Swift
This week's guest needs no introduction. In Indianapolis, he is the voice of the city and emcee of the culture. This week, Stretch and the team welcome none other than B Swift to the Follow D$ Podcast. It was an honor to finally sit with Swift and allow him to be on the other side of the mic. In...
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Curtis Collins
This week we welcome return guest Curtis Collins back to the podcast! We caught up on his growth since we last spoke and got to hear some exclusives about his new venture Collins Ave. We also got to try this premium champagne imported from Blancs-Coteaux in the Champagne Region of France. It's...
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Dwight Simmons
Comedian Dwight Simmons joins us on this week's episode. Laugh along with us as we talk about the craft of comedy, Dwight's perspective on bombing, and how the landscape of comedy has changed. Dwight is also a co-director of the Limestone Comedy Festival, which is happening this weekend in...
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Kittii Red
We're back at Midwest Leak Studio on this week's episode with Kittii Red, an artist and entrepreneur who's been paying her dues and making a name for herself in Indianapolis and beyond for a long time. Join us as we learn more about her journey, how she unwinds, and her passion for music and...
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Youssef Boudarine & Ariel Hendrickson
This week's podcast features Youssef Boudarine & Ariel Hendrickson of J'Adore Pastry. Youssef is a world-class chef intentionally creating community through his culinary efforts in Indianapolis. We were excited to sit with these two at Bluebeard and hear more about their partnership, upcoming...
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Amani Tre Niner
This week we have another Naptown legend on the show! Amani Tre Niner is a self-taught, nationally recognized tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and wealth of wisdom. He doesn't do many interviews, and we were honored he blessed the pod. Our conversation ranges from humbling to hilarious as we cover a...
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Patrick Armstrong
Patrick Armstrong is a transracial Asian American adoptee, podcaster, professional speaker, and consultant with a passion for connection. His podcast Conversation Piece aims to explore the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having and has showcased some of Indy's most impactful...
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Antonio Maxie
In honor of 317 Day, this week's episode features Antonio Maxie, the Mayor of Naptown and Keeper of the Culture. Maxie has become synonymous with Naptown because of his clothing brand, Nap or Nothing. As an artist, he has delivered countless masterpieces that have helped define Indianapolis'…
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Keith Baker
Keith Baker, aka Fly Creator, is a multidisciplinary creative in Indianapolis focused on creating moments! We talk about how he overcame personal struggles to succeed, the importance of mental health, and how he plans to leave an impact on those around him with his company, Men To Health Inc.
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Kelly Doucet & Ashley Nelson
Special cohost and friend of the pod Ashley Nelson joins us on this episode to speak with Kelly Doucet, Community Engagement Strategist & President of The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League. We had a great conversation about the election and the current state of affairs in our country.…
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Quinton Collins
We're kicking off Black History Month with Quinton Collins, community leader and advocate on the far east side of Indianapolis and beyond. Tune in to hear Q speak about his passion for and the importance of uplifting his community and giving young black men the tools they need to prosper.
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Le'Deana Brown
It was an honor to sit with Le'Deana Brown, Creator of Midwest Leak, for this episode. Le'Deana has made a profound impact on Indianapolis' local music scene through the creation of Midwest Leak Magazine and by continuously providing opportunities for artist visibility. She is soft-spoken but…
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RBM Rello
We're back and kicking off 2025 with a conversation with Indianapolis-based artist RBM Rello. We chop it up about his thoughts on the local rap scene, what he feels makes him unique as a person and artist, and dive into some current pop culture topics. Stream his music on all platforms and stay...
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Monty Matuka
Monty Matuka is the Founder & Creative Director of MELI (More Equality Less Ignorance), a sophisticated, streetwear clothing brand that seeks to promote equality and cross-cultural awareness. On this episode, we hear about his journey and what he aspires to achieve for the community, the brand…
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TopView
Sam Boro & Laura Lakes of TopView sit with us on this episode of the podcast and talk to us about what it takes to be successful, the importance of teamwork, and what they feel the creative community in Indianapolis needs to do to elevate itself.
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Gwen Sunkel
Standup comedian Gwen Sunkel drops by the studio to share her story with us and talk about the upcoming Middle Ground Comedy Festival in Indianapolis. Grab your tickets now!
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Sara Huntington
Sara Huntington is a standup comedian and viral content creator. We catch her right before her big move from Indianapolis to New York and talk about her rise in comedy and her current state of affairs. Follow her on Instagram @sarapoptarts!
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Ryan Mears
We sat down for an interview with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears for this episode. As Chief Trial Deputy in the Prosecutor's Office, Ryan has championed reform and set new expectations for the criminal justice system in Marion County. Listen to hear his thoughts about the problems facing our...
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Foreign Angel
Self-produced recording artist Foreign Angel sits with us to share his story. We talk about his latest album Music Cost Me Everything and about the ups and downs of pursuing a music career. Foreign's sound is truly original, and he shares his biggest influences in this episode as well as why...
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Eduardo "Dream" Cervantes
Tattoo artist and shop owner Eduardo "Dream" Cervantes joins the podcast for a one-of-a-kind episode. Stretch gets tattooed in the studio! Find out if his numbing cream worked. Dream discusses his roots in tattooing, why he became an entrepreneur, and how he hopes to grow his business in the future.
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Parris LaDame
Parris LaDame blesses the podcast this week! We talk about her work ethic, how she turned a love for poetry into a music career, and she even drops a fire freestyle for us at the end. You can catch Parris performing live at this year's Chreece festival in Fountain Square.
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Oreo Jones
Oreo Jones is an Indianapolis-based artist and founder of Chreece, an Indianapolis hip-hop festival held in Fountain Square. Oreo has embedded himself in the Indianapolis music scene and his local community. In this episode, we touch on when he first moved to Indianapolis, the love-and-hate...
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FD$ Bourbon Tour (Live from Tinker House Events)
We're back this week with another live event! The FD$ Bourbon Tour was held at Tinker House Events in downtown Indianapolis, and all proceeds went to the Independence Academy. Our speakers were great, and so was the bourbon. We hope to see YOU at our next live event. Cheers!
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Mastermind II: A Black Tie Affair (Live from the Skyline Club)
This week we take you back to our second live podcast event. Relive an incredible summer night at the Skyline Club in downtown Indianapolis featuring four amazing women, a live charity auction, and a room full of LOVE. Enjoy this episode and be on the lookout for future events from the Follow D$...
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Sampson Levingston
Sampson Levingston is a history buff and local tour guide with a passion for educating people about Indianapolis' past. Sampson brings his uplifting energy to the podcast and details his Walk & Talk tours, his focus on African American history in Indy, and how to connect and join a tour yourself.
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Thad McKee
Friend of the podcast Thad McKee blesses us with his presence this week. We talk about stand-up comedy, his love for Indianapolis, and we laugh hard! Be sure to catch a set of his in the city and also give the Harder Brunch podcast a listen.
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@TravelingFoodieGuyde
@TravelingFoodieGuyde on Instagram stops by the podcast this week to talk about his viral growth over the last year, the work it took to get there, and his passion for food and travel that fuels it all. He also shares some of his favorite Indy restaurants!
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Ashley Brooks & Bridget Davis of Baby Got Brunch
Ashley Brooks & Bridget Davis join us on this episode to talk about their brainchild - Baby Got Brunch. Baby Got Brunch is a masterfully executed event with a host of local vendors offering samples of the best brunch food Indianapolis has to offer. It takes place at Victory Field. Oh, and there…
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Andre Franklin
Andre Franklin aka DJ Godzillest is a multifaceted entrepreneur and DJ. His work in the event space aims to bring unapologetically black experiences to the city of Indianapolis that unite and uplift the community. In this episode, he breaks down his dynamic upbringing and the projects he is...
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Taylor Hall
Taylor Hall is an artist, activist, and public speaker from Indianapolis, Indiana. In this episode, we talk about her current endeavors in LA, her process as a songwriter, and her involvement in the community.
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