Let's Talk in Private

Nick talks in private to Steve about the recording process and upcoming release of his latest album TWELVE SONGS.  Available for pre-order now and everywhere on JUNE 11.   Steve Leaf is performing live @ SHORTS BREWERY in BELLAIRE, MI on FRIDAY JUNE 11    

Nick talks in private with Bradley Bacon.  Topics range from Bacon's recent trespassing incident, getting emails from people in your past, and falling down.          

Steve and Nick talk in private about the ongoing pandemic, hard drugs, milking Star Wars, and the Beatles a little bit.     

Steve and Nick talk in private about the global pandemic that forced them out of hiatus.  

In this little dot one episode, Nick attempts to regale us with his first experience buying legal marijuana in Chicago.    

You'll see.

This is a solo "dot one" episode from Nick.  Herein, Nick talks about eating an Impossible Whopper and his rental car situation.      

In this episode Steve resolves the cliffhanger concerning his recent trip to Isle Royale.  Steve is also noncommittal about his Nick being his "best man" even though Nick is pretty sure it's already been settled.  Speaking of wedding planning, Steve tells a story about some newlyweds he met who had an interesting song choice for their reception.    

In this special episode Nick and Steve dust off Nick's 4-track cassette tape recorder and talk privately about some things they never want to do again.  Steve also has some big news that stemmed from a recent trip to Isle Royale National Park earlier this month.  

In this very special episode, Steve sits down with Rob Young on Mission St. in San Francisco, California. Rob is best known on the podcast for being Nick's brother and Steve's favorite Young. Rob & Steve talk about giving directions, getting directions, freeway culture in California, and Rob laughs generously when discovering what car Avis "upgraded" Steve to. Apologies for the audio quality, we had to make do with what we had for this more than special occasion. Huge thanks to Rob Young for sitting down, chatting, and letting Steve make him late to a meeting.  APRIL 6th - PUBLIC ACCESS - FOUNDERS - GRAND RAPIDS APRIL 19th - Steve solo - Iron Fish Distillery - THOMPSONVILLE, MI

In this episode, Nick & Steve talk in private regarding trying anything a few times, bathroom etiquette, Steve meeting John Oates, ramps, morel mushroom hunting, words Joe V says incorrectly, Steve going to a Korean sauna one time in not a weird way, exploring noise art, and going to outer space.  APRIL 6th - PUBLIC ACCESS - FOUNDERS - GRAND RAPIDS  

Steve & Nick talk in private again about a myriad of topics including but not limited to power moves, riding on a Greyhound bus, playing bingo, Raphael's outer space restaurant, the difference between elicit and solicit, and Nick's new house shoe policy.  APRIL 6th - PUBLIC ACCESS - FOUNDERS - GRAND RAPIDS  

Steve and Nick initially talk in private over in Nick's Fashion Corner.  They also briefly discuss magic, uphill battles, Joe Ridgway, and how Dan ran a 5K.  UPCOMING SHOWS: FEBRUARY 22, 2019 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Creston Brewery - Grand Rapids, MI

Nick tries to talk in private alone but during a “moment of silence” a special guest joins Nick.  Nick and his special guest talk in private about airports and how the cheapest place to get a beer in an airport isn’t where you’d expect to find it.  People who wear neck pillows while walking through the airport, why?  Also Nick and his special guest (Steve Leaf) talk about how Ellen Degeneres stole some comedy bits from LTIP.  UPCOMING SHOWS: FEBRUARY 22, 2019 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Creston Brewery - Grand Rapids, MI   #LTIP #LETSTALKINPRIVATE #ECOPRINT #ELLEN #AIRPORTS #SMOKINGJOE420 

Nick and Steve talk in private as their alter egos Rafael and Cornelius in an award-winning scene at Rafael's Restaurant which segues into a discussion about long waits for restaurant tables.  Steve also talks about the unique gift he and his girlfriend gave Steve's dad, Ted Leaf, for Christmas.    

Steve and Nick kick off 2019 with a live performance of Auld Lang Syne. They also talk privately about things being "apropo", Kalin's theory about good looking people, and how restaurants are great. Happy New Year!   #rockriverfarm #ecoprint #LTIP 

Steve continue talking in private as they sail back in the yesterdays of summer.  A contentious discussion of "national pecan pie day" is followed by the proliferation of kids having birthday parties at breweries..     Happy Holidays!  Nick and Steve will be out of the vault right away in the New Year!  Stay Tuned.

Steve and Nick talk in private in an episode that was recorded back in late summer. They discuss sailing a lot because they were sailing.  Then they regale the listeners with a story about good friend Joe Ridgway letting the cat out in Iowa City one time.      

This week, Steve checks in with Dan regarding his United Airlines Club membership. 

This week, Steve & Nick issue a rare unreleased episode from back in 2016 where they, you guessed it, talked in private. They cover a range of issues such as favorite seasons, salted caramel, and yelp reviews. Enjoy!   

During this episode of Let's Talk in Private, Nick & Steve talk in private about Nick's best man speech idea, Steve's best man speech, times when you have sticker shock from prices, Nick's vending machine trick to receive free stuff, and we check in with Karen Leaf, Steve's super rad mom for an epic game of EITHER OR. Real talk though, if you listen to this, review us on iTunes, its helpful AF. 

In this incredibly special episode of Let's Talk in Private, Nick & Steve talk in, wait for it, private. They cover a whole host of topics including building your own bloody mary, the Isle of Capri, Stromboli, being talked at while eating a sandwich, and the beautiful island that is Newfoundland. AND seriously, if you're enjoying this podcast, REVIEW IT!   

This week, Nick & Steve talk in private about what makes a film timeless, loss leaders, the shrinking CD section at Best Buy, Nick's free Über idea, and rescheduling a flight.  UPCOMING DATES:  TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH GO VOTE YA DOOFUS!

This week Steve brings a little dot one to help ease the worry of not having your weekly dose of Steve & Nick. Worry not, the lull will be over shortly. Steve regales us with a story of texting gone wrong and don't worry, Steve makes it last a painfully long time. Enjoy! UPCOMING SHOWS: 11/2/18 - PUBLIC ACCESS | Big Grove Brewery - Iowa City, Iowa  11/3/18 - PUBLIC ACCESS | Bell's Brewery - Kalamazoo, Michigan

This is a little dot one episode to wet the pallet while we're in a bit of a LTIP lull.  Nick and Steve haven't talked privately in over a month - so Nick talks privately alone while Steve is in Newfoundland.  Nick talks about the concept of tipping.  Power move much? UPCOMING SHOWS: 11/2/18 - PUBLIC ACCESS | Big Grove Brewery - Iowa City, Iowa 

Nick & Steve talk in private about an episode which was lost due to a technical error while on a boat, Steve has a train to catch, and the two talk about quite a brunch.  September 21-23 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Earthwork Harvest Gathering - Lake City, MI October 5, 2018, 2018 PUBLIC ACCESS @ The Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI November 2, 2018 PUBLIC ACCESS @ Big Grove Brewery - Iowa City, IA  

Nick & Steve talk in private; literally. We didn't think this baby would air but we figured YOLO.  August 11, 2018 - SECOND HAND NEWS @ Fitzgerald's - Berwyn, IL September 21-23 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Earthwork Harvest Gathering - Lake City, MI October 5, 2018, 2018 PUBLIC ACCESS @ The Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI

Nick & Steve do not talk in private.  August 11, 2018 - SECOND HAND NEWS @ Fitzgerald's - Berwyn, IL September 21-23 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Earthwork Harvest Gathering - Lake City, MI October 5, 2018, 2018 PUBLIC ACCESS @ The Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI

Steve and Nick talk in private about the fashion faux paux that is the neck pillow, check in with a special guest who needs no introduction regarding his 5K training and talk about other various topics.  LTIP is sponsored by ECO PRINT - please consider supporting Eco Print in their new business venture at the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-office-ecoprint-gr-design-community#/ UPCOMING SHOWS:   July 3, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 4, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 12, 2018 STEVE LEAF @ Harmony Hall - Grand Rapids, MI July 13, 2018 STEVE & NICK @ The Delft - - Marquette, MI July 14, 2018 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Forestville Festival - Marquette, MI

  Steve and Nick are graced by the presence of a special guest who delivers the first ever LTIP in-studio performance.  They also play a long-format version of Either/Or that leads into Nick's recent airport experience in San Francisco.  The remainder of the episode is basically Dan and Steve trying to convince a very resistent Nick that going to Whole Foods just to drink wine and beer is a good idea.  LTIP is sponsored by ECO PRINT - please consider supporting Eco Print in their new business venture at the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-office-ecoprint-gr-design-community#/ UPCOMING SHOWS: June 30, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ore Dock - Marquette, MI July 3, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 4, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 14, 2018 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Forestville Festival - Marquette, MI

We're back - sorry for the delay!  In this episode Steve and Nick are joined by a special guest who needs no introduction.  Nick talks about the "funniest idea he's ever had" and the fellas also discuss how cops have to tell you if they're a cop; party-tier-tallies to manage your buzz; Dan's new hobby; and how Nick and Dan took their Stein Hoisting side-job to the big leagues with an upcoming feature by the Travel Channel!   LTIP is sponsored by ECO PRINT - please consider supporting Eco Print in their new business venture at the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-office-ecoprint-gr-design-community#/ UPCOMING SHOWS: June 21, 2018 - STEVE LEAF spins vinyl @ Harmony Brewing - Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI June 22, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Short's Brewing Co - Bellaire, MI June 23, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ethanolgy - Elk Rapids, MI June 30, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ore Dock - Marquette, MI July 3, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 4, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MIJuly 14, 2018 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Forestville Festival - Marquette, MI    

Nick & Steve attempt to talk in private about 'many different things'. Do they do it? You be the judge.  end music credit: "Seventeen Years" by Ratatat UPCOMING SHOWS: June 21, 2018 - STEVE LEAF spins vinyl @ Harmony Brewing - Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI June 22, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Short's Brewing Co - Bellaire, MI June 23, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ethanolgy - Elk Rapids, MI June 30, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ore Dock - Marquette, MI July 3rd & 4th - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ The Fitz - Eagle River, MI July 14th - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Forestville Festival - Marquette, MI

This is a special "dot one" episode.  In the spirit of Mother's Day - Nick regales us with a story about his beloved grandmother, Grandma Young.   end music credit: "Untitled" by Adam Granada UPCOMING SHOWS: May 24, 2018 - PUBLIC ACCESS @ Harmony Hall - Grand Rapids, MI  June 22, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Short's Brewing Co - Bellaire, MI June 23, 2018 - STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ Ethanolgy - Elk Rapids, MI  

Steve and Nick are joined once again by special guests Patrick Booth and Dan Haefs.  Most of the episode is dedicated to donuts.  LTIP Musical Director Nick Young is still learning how the new LTIP sampler works.  

For this special episode Steve and Nick are joined by guests Dan Haefs and Patrick Booth.  The fellas talk in private about wine making, milk tasting as a profession, is ham fashionable, Blimpie subs, and they also take a short trip into 'Nick's Fashion Corner'.  

Steve starts to tell Nick a story about a recent trip to Wendy’s but they get sidetracked after listening to the LTIP theme song in reverse, Steve talks about seeing a 7’ tall woman at the grocery store, and Nick introduces a new reoccurring bit titled “Stories Joe Makes Me Tell”. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: April 13, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY | Marquette, MI April 14, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ THE FESTIVAL OF THE ANGRY BEAR | Marquette, MI

This is a little short "dot one" episode wherein Nick tries to call Steve to tell him a funny story... UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: April 7, 2018 | PUBLIC ACCESS @ THE BIG GROVE BREWERY | Iowa City, IA April 13, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY | Marquette, MI April 14, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ THE FESTIVAL OF THE ANGRY BEAR | Marquette, MI  

Steve and Nick talk privately about the notion that artists get to do drugs while working, stein hoisting at the Railer with an 80s-movie-villain. And they close with a low-budget version of “Is this an Isthmus?”. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: April 7, 2018 | PUBLIC ACCESS @ THE BIG GROVE BREWERY | Iowa City, IA April 13, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY | Marquette, MI April 14, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ THE FESTIVAL OF THE ANGRY BEAR | Marquette, MI

Steve and Nick unveil some new LTIP jingles to signal reoccuring bits like the "Never Again List" and "Power Moves". They also talk privately about living under a rock and not closing the door when you pee. UPCOMING SHOWS: April 7, 2018 | PUBLIC ACCESS @ THE BIG GROVE BREWERY | Iowa City, IA April 13, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ ORE DOCK BREWING COMPANY | Marquette, MI   April 14, 2018 | STEVE LEAF & THE EX PATS @ THE FESTIVAL OF THE ANGRY BEAR | Marquette, MI    

Steve and Nick talk in private about picking up the check, learning the violin, and inflated wait times at restaurants.   end music credit: Dr Dog - The World May Never Know UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: March 22, 2018 | DAN RICKABUS @ THE GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM | Grand Rapids, MI April 7, 2018 | PUBLIC ACCESS @ THE BIG GROVE BREWERY | Iowa City, IA

Steve and Nick talk privately about a recent trip Nick made to the ER, arming teachers with guns, and the song "Walk Like a Man" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. UPCOMING SHOWS: March 3, 2018 | Steve Leaf @ The Old Dog Tavern | Kalamazoo Mi 

In this exculpatory episode, Nick & Steve discuss what actually happened on that fateful ski weekend in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Apologies for the background noise, we were partying at two in the morning.  UPCOMING SHOWS: March 3rd | Steve Leaf @ Old Dog Tavern | Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nick & Steve do not talk in private this week because Nick, Dan, & Kalin didn't even invite Steve on a very special ski trip to Mt. Bohemia in the Keweenaw peninsula. Boo hoo.  end music credit: Public Access - ‘Voyageurs’ UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: February 10th | Public Access @ The Wealthy Theatre Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nick and Steve talk in private about stressful jobs, airplane cockpits, Steve's measurements, musical tastes and they dive into another segment of "Is this an Isthmus?".     UPCOMING SHOWS: PUBLIC ACCESS - Feb 10, 2018 @ THe Wealthy Theatre - GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Nick & Steve talk in private about the year of being transparent, sending food back at a restaurant, getting a hair in your salad, Steve's dislike of Bruce Springsteen and then subsequently singing a bunch of Bruce Springsteen, the flat Earth convention in Kentucky, and Nick & Steve play Either Or: homonym edition! end music credit: Public Access - ‘Congaree’ UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: February 10th | Public Access @ The Wealthy Theatre Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nick & Steve talk in private about Steve's trip to Argentina, the boundaries of North America, Nick's acting ability, Steve not being able to remember a song, Eat, Pray, Love, Steve almost sinking Joe's boat, and in a bit of a rare turn, Nick actually complements Steve on his acting ability.  UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:  February 10th | Public Access @ The Wealthy Theatre Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nick & Steve ARE BACK and talk in private about a myriad of issues including jury duty, leaving the projector on at the Art Institute, drinking beer at a show, OJ doing it, Nick looking great, and Steve learning to read.  UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:  February 10th | Public Access @ The Wealthy Theatre Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornelius calls Raphael's Restaurant about his misplaced coat, then Nick and Steve talk about junkmail from Uber. UPCOMING SHOWS:  12/14/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ HARMONY BREWING in GRAND RAPIDS, MI 12/15/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ TBD in TRAVERSE CITY, MI 12/16/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ SHORTS BREWERY in BELLAIRE, MI

Steve and Nick talk in private about a recent experience Nick had being bullied; Steve’s cool new habit of “vaping” since moving to Grand Rapids; and some acting tips from Nick.  end music credit: Dan Rickabus - ‘Wendigo’ UPCOMING SHOWS:  12/14/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ HARMONY BREWING in GRAND RAPIDS, MI 12/15/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ TBD in TRAVERSE CITY, MI 12/16/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ SHORTS BREWERY in BELLAIRE, MI PUBLIC ACCESS Kickstarter PRESALE for new full length: UNLIMITED

Steve and Nick go back to Raphael’s Restaurant to poorly illustrate the topic of side-dish-up-charges.   end music credit: Streawberry Heritage - 'Overgrowth' UPCOMING SHOWS:  12/14/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ HARMONY BREWING in GRAND RAPIDS, MI 12/15/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ TBD in TRAVERSE CITY, MI 12/16/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ SHORTS BREWERY in BELLAIRE, MI PUBLIC ACCESS Kickstarter PRESALE for new full length: UNLIMITED

This is a special edition LTIP episode!  It's a throwback to Steve and Nick's first podcast back in 2014 called "We'll Be in Touch".  This WBIT episode consisted of stories told (drunkenly) by friends Kalin and Tiffany about their nursing profession.  We also get to hear the genesis of the popular LTIP segment "Never Again List".   end music credit: Seth Bernard - As Above, So Below UPCOMING SHOWS:  12/14/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ HARMONY BREWING in GRAND RAPIDS, MI 12/15/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ TBD in TRAVERSE CITY, MI 12/16/17 | Steve Leaf & The Ex Pats @ SHORTS BREWERY in BELLAIRE, MI