The Mike Styles Experience

Michael Styles

About

I'm here to share my thoughts and sometimes my experiences about the things that happen in our society and the people who live in it. Some of it is good, but most of it is bad. I'm trying to understand why some people do the things that they do and what drives them to do it.

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676 episodes

Blessed to Be Alive: A Pastor's Encounter with Violence

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A PASTOR IN MEMPHIS WHO IS NOW RECOVERING AFTER BEING SHOT BY CARJACKERS WHO ATTEMPTED TO STEAL A VEHICLE BELONGING TO ANOTHER CHURCH MEMBER ON THE PROPERTY OF HIS CHURCH. WHEN IT COMES TO CRIMINALS, THIS SHOWS HOW THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT WHO THEY HURT AND INJURE IN THE PROCESS OF CARRYING OUT THEIR CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Mar 15, 2024
Parenting in the Digital Era: Prioritizing Child Safety Online

In this episode, I provide an update on the missing 12-year-old in Texas. E'minie Hughes was found safe and has been returned to her family. A 27-year-old man was arrested and now is the focus of an ongoing investigation. Please talk to your children about the dangers of being online. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

9m
Mar 03, 2024
Order Up, Shots Fired: Chaos at Fast Food Joint Over Burger

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT AN INCIDENT AT A BURGER KING IN ATLANTA THAT STEMMED FROM A BURGER ORDER TAKING TOO LONG. IT'S INSANE THAT THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN WITH A COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR THE LIVES AND SAFETY OF OTHERS. ALL OF THIS WENT DOWN OVER A HAMBURGER. I WISH I WERE MAKING THIS STUFF UP, BUT SADLY, IT'S REAL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

7m
Feb 17, 2024
Fired For Doing The Right Thing: Walmart Employee Shares Alarming Video

In this episode, I talk about the situation that happened down in Mississippi where a young mother had her child in a grocery store cart cold with nothing but a diaper on. A former Walmart employee recorded the situation and eventually was fired. Was she fired for doing the right thing? Or was she fired for posting the video to social media? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

10m
Feb 01, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Linked To Wrongful Arrest

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A BLACK MAN WHO WAS ARRESTED IN HOUSTON, TX, AND CHARGED WITH ROBBERY BASED ON FLAWED FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY USED BY THE STORE THAT IS ACCUSING HIM OF COMMITTING THE CRIME. HE SPENT TWO WEEKS IN JAIL BEFORE BEING RELEASED AND HAVING THE CASE AGAINST HIM DROPPED. BUT WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE HE WAS RELEASED IS JUST TRAGIC AND HE IS NOW SUING THE COMPANIES THAT ACCUSED HIM OF BEING THE SUSPECT WHEN IT WASN'T HIM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

9m
Jan 27, 2024
The Scams & Schemes Of The Enemy

DO YOU REMEMBER THE BRICK LADY? WELL, SHE'S NOW WANTED FOR THEFT BY DECEPTION. IT APPEARS THAT SHE MADE UP THE WHOLE STORY OF BEING HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A BRICK. AFTER RECORDING THE VIDEO OF THE MADE-UP INCIDENT, SHE WENT ON TO GET OVER 40,000 DOLLARS IN DONATIONS ON GOFUNDME. HER PAGE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN AND SHE IS BANNED FROM USING THE PLATFORM. NOW, THE MAN THAT SHE ACCUSED OF HITTING HER WITH A BRICK BREAKS HIS SILENCE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

12m
Jan 19, 2024
One Man Terrorized An Entire Neighborhood For 3 Years

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A MAN WHO TERRORIZED AND BULLIED AN ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR 3 YEARS. HE EVENTUALLY ASSAULTED HIS ELDERLY NEIGHBOR AND WAS ARRESTED. BUT WHY DID THIS GO ON FOR SO LONG? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

7m
Jan 14, 2024
Old Man Slaps Taco Bell Employee Over Broken Microwave

IN THIS EPISODE, I HAVE A QUESTION. SHOULD OLD PEOPLE BE GIVEN A PASS JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE OLD? AN OLD MAN SLAPPED A TACO BELL EMPLOYEE BECAUSE HE SAID THAT THE FOOD CAUSED HIS MICROWAVE TO BLOW UP. THE EMPLOYEE SHOWED RESTRAINT AFTER BEING SLAPPED, BUT WHAT WOULD YOU DO? BY THE WAY, I'M SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO WHEN THE JETS CAME FLYING OVER. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN LIVING IN A CITY WITH AN AIR FORCE BASE. PEACE Y'ALL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

5m
Jan 10, 2024
Rock'em Sock'em Stanley Cup Chaos

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT THE RECENT VERBAL AND PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS CAUSED BY THE LIMITED EDITION RELEASE OF A VALENTINE'S DAY STANLEY CUP. NO, THIS ISN'T THE NHL'S STANLEY CUP. AMAZINGLY, PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARM'S WAY AND POSSIBLY LOSE THEIR LIVES AND FREEDOM OVER A DAMN CUP. BUT CHECK THIS ONE OUT AS I SHARE MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SITUATION. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Jan 07, 2024
Here's Why You Should Choose Your Battles Wisely

IN THIS FIRST EPISODE OF 2024, I TALK ABOUT CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY. THIS IS A SAYING THAT WE'VE ALL HEARD BEFORE, BUT IT SEEMS THAT SOME OF US RARELY FOLLOW THAT SAYING. A PASTOR HAS FOUND HIMSELF IN TROUBLE AFTER BEING CALLED BY HIS WIFE TO COME TO HER JOB BECAUSE SHE FELT OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE "DISRESPECTING" HER. HER HUSBAND EVENTUALLY ASSAULTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND WAS LATER ARRESTED. CHECK THIS NEXT ONE OUT AND AGAIN CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES WISELY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

6m
Jan 02, 2024
Is There More To This Story Or Not?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A WOMAN WHO HAD TO DEFEND HERSELF FROM A 14-YEAR-OLD WHO WAS ALLEGEDLY BREAKING INTO HER HOME. HE ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTED TO BREAK IN THROUGH THE BEDROOM WINDOW OF THE HOME WHERE THE WOMAN'S CHILD WAS. UNFORTUNATELY, THE YOUNG MAN DID NOT SURVIVE. HIS PARENTS NOW BELIEVE THAT THERE IS MORE TO THE STORY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

12m
Dec 23, 2023
Nightmare Tenants From Hell

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A COUPLE OF TENANTS WHO DESTROYED A HOMEOWNER'S PROPERTY AFTER BEING INFORMED THAT THEY WERE BEING EVICTED. ONE OF THE TENANTS WENT ON THE NEWS TO EXPLAIN HIS SIDE OF THE STORY. BUT CHECK THIS OUT TO HEAR WHAT HE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE SITUATION. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

12m
Dec 15, 2023
Car Crash Vigilante Found Guilty

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT THE VERDICT THAT WAS REACHED IN THE CASE OF HANNAH PAYNE WHO SHOT AND KILLED KENNETH HERRING BACK IN 2019. A VERDICT WAS REACHED AND SHE WAS FOUND GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES. LET THIS BE A LESSON AS TO WHY YOU CAN'T WALK AROUND OUT HERE TRYING TO PLAY POLICE BECAUSE YOU MAY END UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

10m
Dec 13, 2023
This Woman Tried To Do What? And Why?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT THE ATTEMPTED DESTRUCTION OF DR. KING'S CHILDHOOD HOME. A 26-YEAR-OLD NAVY VETERAN IS CURRENTLY UNDER ARREST AND CHARGED FOR TRYING TO SET THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK ON FIRE. THE BIG QUESTION I THINK EVERYONE HAS IS WHY. WHY WAS THIS HISTORICAL LANDMARK HER TARGET? THANKFULLY, SHE WAS STOPPED BY SOME GOOD SAMARITANS BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO LIGHT THE GASOLINE THAT SHE POURED ONTO THE HOME. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

9m
Dec 12, 2023
Do Gun-Free Zones Keep Us Safe?

IN THIS EPISODE, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE RECENT SHOOTING AT UNLV OUT HERE IN LAS VEGAS. DO GUN-FREE ZONES KEEP US SAFE? I'M ASKING BECAUSE EVERY TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS, THEY HAPPEN WHERE PEOPLE ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE ARMED. BUT THERE IS A UNIVERSITY IN LYNCHBURG, VA CALLED LIBERTY UNIVERSITY THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO CONCEAL CARRY FIREARMS ON CAMPUS. ARE THEY ON TO SOMETHING AS FAR AS A SOLUTION IS CONCERNED WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH MASS SHOOTINGS/ACTIVE SHOOTERS AT SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

5m
Dec 07, 2023
Was The Punishment For This Student Too Much?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A LAS VEGAS STUDENT WHO WAS EXPELLED FOR USING A WATER GUN IN CLASS. HIS MOTHER IS NOW SUING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IS TRYING TO GET HIM BACK INTO SCHOOL. IS THE PUNISHMENT TOO SEVERE? OR DID THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION BY EXPELLING THE YOUNG MAN? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Dec 01, 2023
Was This Mom Right or Wrong In How She Handled This?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A MOTHER IN MIAMI WHO IS NOW IN TROUBLE FOR TRYING TO USE A CAR TO RUN OVER KIDS WHO WERE JUMPING ON HER SON. SHE ENDED UP HITTING HER OWN CHILD WITH THE CAR IN THE PROCESS. DID SHE GO TOO FAR? WOULD IT HAVE BEEN BETTER TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE HAD ALL THE INFORMATION BEFORE ACTING ON IMPULSE AND EMOTION? CHECK IT OUT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Nov 30, 2023
Here's Why This Ballet Teacher Is Frustrated

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A BALLET TEACHER WHO HAS GONE VIRAL FOR CALLING OUT THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE MISBEHAVING WHILE SHE'S GIVING BALLET LESSONS. DOES SHE HAVE A POINT? CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. THANKS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

17m
Nov 27, 2023
Chopping It Up With James

IN THIS SPECIAL EPISODE, I CHOP IT UP WITH  JAMES FERRELL AND HIS ROLE IN THE NEW MOVIE THAT'S COMING SOON CALLED DIRTY DECEPTION. HE SAT DOWN WITH ME OUT HERE IN LAS VEGAS TO TALK ABOUT ACTING AND MORE ABOUT THE MOVIE. CHECK IT OUT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

11m
Nov 23, 2023
Love Don't Cost A Thing But In This Case It Did

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT LOVE. WHAT'S LOVE? IS IT WORTH YOUR FREEDOM AND LIFE? THERE'S A SAYING THAT LOVE DON'T COST A THING, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THIS YOUNG LADY FOUND OUT THAT IT DOES. SHE HAS TO TURN HERSELF IN ON NOV. 17TH, 2023 BECAUSE SHE PURCHASED FIREARMS FOR HER EX-BOYFRIEND WHO WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAVE THEM, WHICH IS ILLEGAL. SHE DID IT ALL IN THE NAME OF LOVE. BUT CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE WHERE I SHARE MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SITUATION. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

17m
Nov 16, 2023
Was This A Disturbance Or Are People Just Overreacting?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A GOSPEL SINGER ALMOST GETTING KICKED OFF A FLIGHT FOR FAILING TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. SHE WANTED TO GET UP AND SING, BUT THE FLIGHT LEADER WASN'T HAVING ANY OF IT. HOWEVER, SOME PEOPLE ARE QUESTIONING THE WAY HE HANDLED THE SITUATION IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT SEEM AS IF HE WAS IN THE WRONG. SO, CHECK THIS ONE OUT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

11m
Nov 15, 2023
This Party Theme Wasn't A Good Idea

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A THUG-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN WERE FLASHING MONEY AND WAVING GUNS. WHEN IT COMES TO BEING A PARENT, YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU EXPOSE YOUR KIDS TO. THERE'S NOTHING COOL ABOUT BEING A THUG OR WANTING TO EMULATE THE THUG LIFESTYLE. IN SHORT, STOP GLORIFYING AND CELEBRATING THAT TYPE OF LIFESTYLE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

5m
Nov 14, 2023
This Guy Thought That Stop Signs Were Just Suggestions

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A HIT-AND-RUN THAT WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA. AN 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS WALKING TO SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A CAR WHILE CROSSING THE STREET. THE DRIVER DIDN'T STOP AT THE STOP SIGN AND DIDN'T EVEN STOP AFTER HITTING THE CHILD. WHAT KIND OF PERSON DOES THAT? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Nov 09, 2023
Two Houston Park Pranksters Are In Serious Trouble

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT PRANKS AND THE PEOPLE WHO RUN UP ON UNSUSPECTING STRANGERS TO PULL OFF THESE SO-CALLED PRANKS. THIS NEXT ONE IS COMING OUT OF HOUSTON WHERE TWO MEN ARE NOW FACING FELONY CHARGES AFTER PULLING A GUN ON PEOPLE AND EVEN PUNCHING SOMEONE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AT A PARK. THEY DID THIS SAYING THAT IT WAS ALL A PRANK. BUT THERE'S NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT IT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Nov 04, 2023
Florida Teacher Slams Kindergarten Student

WHAT'S GOING ON IN THESE SCHOOLS ACROSS AMERICA? IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A FLORIDA TEACHER WHO WAS ARRESTED AFTER BEING CAUGHT ON CAMERA SLAMMING A KINDERGARTEN STUDENT TO THE GROUND. WAS THIS TOO MUCH? BUT CHECK THIS ONE OUT AND AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TAP IN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

7m
Oct 31, 2023
Two Las Vegas Teens Laugh In Court During The Hearing

IN THIS EPISODE, I COME BACK TO THE SITUATION THAT HAPPENED OUT HERE IN LAS VEGAS WHERE TWO TEENS STRUCK AND KILLED A RETIRED POLICE CHIEF WHILE HE WAS RIDING HIS BIKE. THE TWO TEENS WERE IN COURT AND WERE SEEN LAUGHING, GIGGLING, AND SMILING AT EACH OTHER. THEY EVEN FLIPPED OFF THE VICTIM'S FAMILY DURING THE HEARING. THEY CLEARLY DON'T UNDERSTAND THE AMOUNT OF TROUBLE THAT THEY'RE IN. BUT CHECK THIS ONE OUT. I APPRECIATE IT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

10m
Oct 26, 2023
When Trying To Be A Good Neighbor Goes Wrong

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT TWO NEIGHBORS WHO HAD A DISPUTE OVER A PARKING SPACE IN THEIR APARTMENT COMPLEX. BUT THIS IS HOW STUFF GETS STARTED BECAUSE PEOPLE SHOULD JUST MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS. CHECK IT OUT AND THANKS FOR TAPPING IN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

10m
Oct 25, 2023
Insane Attack Unleashed: Was This Self Defense?

A MAN IN PORTLAND SAYS THAT HE WAS JUSTIFIED IN SHOOTING AND KILLING ANOTHER MAN AFTER THE MAN APPROACHED HIS CAR BECAUSE HE WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE ROAD. AFTER THAT, THE SUSPECT TURNED THE GUN ON A WITNESS WHO WAS RECORDING, SHOOTING, AND INJURING THE WITNESS. WAS THIS JUSTIFIED? THE SUSPECT BELIEVES IT WAS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

10m
Oct 19, 2023
Why Did This Former Paramedic Crash The Ambulance With A Patient Inside?

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT A FORMER PARAMEDIC WHO CRASHED AN AMBULANCE WITH A PATIENT INSIDE. THE PATIENT WASN'T SECURED PROPERLY, BUT THERE'S MORE TO IT THAN JUST THAT. FIND OUT WHY THIS FORMER PARAMEDIC CRASHED THE AMBULANCE. THE CONSEQUENCES HE NOW IS FACING ARE DUE TO THE BAD CHOICES HE MADE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

8m
Oct 13, 2023
This Is Why You Have To Pay Attention To What's Going On Around You

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING ATTENTION WHEN YOU'RE OUT AND ABOUT. A LOT OF TIMES WE CAN BECOME DISTRACTED BY THINGS THAT ARE NOT IMPORTANT FOR US TO FOCUS ON AT THAT MOMENT. WHEN WE LOSE FOCUS OR GET TOO COMFORTABLE IN PLACES, WE CAN SOMETIMES MAKE OURSELVES EASY TARGETS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BAD INTENTIONS. SO, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-mike-styles-exp/message

9m
Oct 11, 2023