The Turntable Teachers

On Episode 82 of the Guest Speaker Series features Solmaria, who is an artist and vocalist from Salem, MA. She joins Mike for a riveting discussion on a variety of topics, including her upbringing in a household of Puerto Rican descent, her come-up in the music scene in Lynn, Salem, and surrounding communities of the North Shore, her growing friendship with MA legend Termanology and the impact of his mentorship, and her love of being a mom of 3 daughters. In addition, Solmaria also discusses her educational journey, including the influence North Shore Community College has had on her and vice versa. They also discuss her beef with Teslas, whether or not Threads will last, the negative impact of gentrification in Salem, and so much more! Follow Solmaria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgitzsol/ Listen to Solmaria on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o27hveQ6uwxsQn9zxwP59?si=3up7hlvsQtu3WO4dCMGoHA Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=

On Episode 81 of the Night School Series, Mike is joined by Dorchester-native, Providence, RI based singer Derek Tyler. Derek sits down with Mike to discuss a variety of topics, including his early years as a singer in his church, and how he began making videos of himself singing various covers to songs by likes of Bobby Caldwell, Drake, Wizkid, amongst others. Derek also shares how he started working with artists in the Boston area (such as Clark D) before he made his move to Providence RI. Additionally, Derek and Mike discuss the differences and similarities between Providence and Boston, both musically and culturally. Derek & Mike also have a lengthy discuss about basketball, the state of the NBA’s biggest superstars, including James Harden, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and phenom Victor Wembanyama, as well as how their favorite team, the Boston Celtics, can possibly improve and get over the hump. All of these topics and many more make for a fantastic listen, enjoy! Thank you to Derek for taking the t

On Episode 80 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike is joined by Worcester-native artist and content creator, Trill Manny. Trill Manny sits down with Mike to discuss a variety of topics, including how meticulously he studies the Massachusetts music scene, diversifying his catalog through multiple genres of music, and why making the most of every opportunity is so important. Trill Manny & Mike also discuss their takeaways from attending Harvard Rap’s seminar with Lupe Fiasco & Redveil back in May, his favorite anime series, and so much more. Follow Trill Manny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_trillmanny/ Stream Trill Manny's hit single "In My Head" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4eNk6vn6M3E9zp4V6loI0Z?si=dce26384f1b54d86 Stream Trill Manny's hit single "In My Head" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-my-head-single/1679140252 Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntablete

Mike is joined by Dan O'Donovan of the DOD-Cast to share their Midyear Top 23 Songs of 2023! Check out of their selections on our playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nQMmKeVytBKZlz3GowouM?si=035f724fb064486e Subscribe to DOD-Cast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dod-cast9228 Follow DOD-Cast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dod_cast/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntableteachers Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%3DThe_Turntable_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/us

On Episode 79 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike sits down with the multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist chace. (formerly known as C Spring) for a wildly entertaining conversation packed with plenty of laughs, insightful discussions, and even some heartfelt tears. Chace and Mike discuss his unique upbringing living between Connecticut and Rhode Island, the latter of which was spent living on a farm, and how he grew up playing any instrument he could get his hands on. He eventually made his way to Berklee College of Music, before dropping out after 2.5 years and finding his own path in music. He also discusses his brand new EP 'still afloat' which includes a heartbreaking song titled "for ben" dedicated to his late friend of the same name. The guys also share their upcoming concert at Exit Galleries on July 6th (ticket link below) and Mike gets insight from Chace on why electric cars are NOT the future, what he would do if he was the Knicks GM, why deer make the best pets, and much more in our Pop Qu

This is a special Guest Speaker episode with Anthony Petrelis and Jon Sencabaugh of Beyond Podcast! Mike sits down with Anthony & Jon to celebrate their 100th episode. Beyond Podcast is a platform that highlights high school sports and the Greater Boston community as a whole. On this episode, the Beyond guys share how the platform has grown over the years through interviewing coaches and athletes, covering various high school games, and even hosting events supporting Autism Awareness, a diagnosis that is deeply personal to both Anthony & Jon’s families. Mike also takes Anthony through the ringer testing his knowledge of state capitals, his elite-level chess play, and his fear of raccoons. Jon also emphasizes the allure of the drive-in movie, and even performs a Dave Matthews Band song on his acoustic guitar live on set! Follow Beyond on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_beyondpodcast/ Subscribe to Beyond on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqrKCmrv1uV-DoZSO6Wxs5g Follow our social media and blogs

On Episode 77 of the Night School Guest Speaker series, Brendan Jeannetti of Music You're Missing podcast joins the show. Brendan discusses his upcoming show “Bedroom Pop Party” on Saturday 6/17 at Big Night Live featuring platinum-selling artist SNOW as well as Maeko, Layzi, and Retrograded. Tickets are on sale now (link below) https://www.ticketmaster.com/music-youre-missing-presents-bedroom-pop-boston-massachusetts-06-17-2023/event/01005EA239389646 Brendan and Mike also discuss Brendan’s unique journey in the music media industry, how he started Music You’re Missing in his parents’ basement, as well as his reaction to interviewing some of the biggest names in independent music. Brendan also tells his tragic 64th Grammy’s afterparty story, his brief stint in Montana, and explains what in the world Chance the Snapper is. You won’t want to miss this episode! Follow Music You're Missing on Instagram: https://instagram.com/musicyouremissing?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Subscribe to Music You're Missing on YouTube

Our next Guest Speaker episode features the one and only @somuzique! Mike sits down with Senseless Optimism to discuss her split screen music videos going viral, her latest cover of Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do For Love”, and her band touring with the Chadwick Stokes and playing at New York’s historic venue The Bowery. Senseless Optimism also shares her love for Door Dash, her obsession with Love Is Blind, and her unique upbringing of traveling the world and being a star high school soccer player in Sri Lanka. This episode is a gem and you won’t want to miss it! Special thanks to Senseless Optimism for coming on the show. Follow Senseless Optimism on Instagram: Stream "What You Won't Do For Love" Out Everywhere Now: https://open.spotify.com/track/4nZbIzNc0o7f2pyLlaCEJn?si=2aa2cac2d8d3417d https://music.apple.com/us/album/what-you-wont-do-for-love-single/1680793328 Watch the "What You Won't Do For Love" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEeZEOd_6KQ Follow our social media and blogs In

Our next Guest Speaker episode is none other than Western, MA hip-hop artist blackbyrd (formerly known as Mikeyblackkk). On this episode, Mike & blackbyrd discuss his rebranding, along with breaking down his brand new album ‘Shoegaze for Black Kids’ available now on all DSP’s. Both being teachers and coaches, they also have a candid discussion on the state of public education, and trying to teach young athletes to cherish every moment of their playing careers. Mike & blackbyrd also discuss the new age of psychedelic rock influences in hip-hop music, as well as blackbyrd’s love for Stanley Kubrick films, comic books, chips in sandwiches, and (*takes a deep breath*) the Dallas Cowboys f you're a content creator, artist, or podcaster, check out AOA Studios for a list of all of our services: https://www.aoastudios.org/ Follow blackbyrd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbyrd68/ Stream 'Shoegaze for Black Kids' Out Everywhere Now: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ByIiYYKMwnzUkFEjUsISq?si=DgTrbbnER4uc

On Episode 74 of the Night School Guest Speaker Series, Mike sits down with Music Manager and Owner of Atherlace, Tyler Donovan, for an entertaining conversation. Mike & Tyler discuss how he pivoted Atherlace from being a graphic design company and helping artists with album rollouts, to becoming a music management firm for the likes of dev soter, dylxn, CRONIN, Danny Vinton, and formerly The China Blue. Mike & Tyler do a deep dive into the independent music scene and how to navigate it, as well as many other topics including his Boston sports fandom, his glory days as a little league and high school baseball player, why he'll never play basketball again, why taking walks are good for your mental health, getting stuck in Orlando, FL, and so much more. If you're a content creator, artist, or podcaster, check out AOA Studios for a list of all of our services: https://www.aoastudios.org/ Follow Atherlace & their roster of artists on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atherlace/ Follow our social media and b

On Episode 73 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Hyde Park, MA-native hip-hop artist Chizz Capo for the debut episode at our new home, AOA Studios in Beverly, MA. Mike and Chizz discuss his latest single "Who Got Me?" as well as his upcoming album titled 'Range God'. Chizz also reflects on his impact as a school teacher and basketball coach, as well as his attention to detail when preparing for performances. In addition, Chizz emphasizes the importance of the intro track, settles the LeBron vs. Jordan debate, and so much more. If you're a content creator, artist, or podcaster, check out AOA Studios for a list of all of our services: www.aoastudios.org Follow Chizz Capo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chizz_capo/?hl=en Stream "Who Got Me?": https://open.spotify.com/track/5dfuyQVP3COGChd9OZGIzS?si=161187bac1c34951 Watch Chizz Capo's Orange Room Performance for "Who Got Me?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RdN7d_KqN4 Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.co

On our final episode of 2022, Mike sits down with hip-hop artists Brandie Blaze and Tashawn Taylor, and music executive Todd Dahn to discuss their roles in the hip-hop musical 'Come to Pass'. They discuss how the musical came to be, including how Brandie and Tashawn were cast as the main roles of Mirah and Solomon Bailey, respectively. They also talk about how the importance of the play and the message they wanted to get across in the history of racism in Boston and the entire country as a whole, including how we can learn from this history to better our society today. This was an incredibly powerful conversation you won't want to miss. For more information on Come to Pass, click here: https://cometopassthemusical.com/ Follow Brandie Blaze on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandieblaze/ Follow Tashawn Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashawntaylor_/ Follow Todd Dahn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformzmusic/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram

We reveal the winners of our MAster Class Album, as well as the producer who made each beat. To submit a hook or verse to any of our remaining beats, click here: www.turntableteachers.com

On Episode 71 of the Night School Series, Mike sits down with Greater Boston hip-hop duo Jeff Porter and David Ryan for an enjoyable and entertaining conversation. Jeff & David discuss topics such as their upbringings in hip-hop and music, how they came to form their duo, growing as performers, and the state of the music scene in MA. They also break down their brand new EP 'Par 5', and Mike takes them through the ringer with some golf trivia, and Jeff even performs his best Peter Griffin and Method Man impressions. Huge shoutout to Jeff & David on this one! Stream 'Par 5' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3MJeZh1hwtBQM6mi7TrItR?si=gmA1_j5bQjajqteMPQXPFg Stream 'Par 5' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/par-5-ep/1644206771 Follow Jeff Porter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffporter_108/ Follow David Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidryan108/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.t

Spoken word poet, publicist, educator, and artist Amanda Shea returns to the Turntable Teachers for her sophomore episode! Mike and Amanda have a deep and powerfully spiritual conversation on coping with trauma and hardship, and how that ultimately affects not only the art we create, but our attitudes toward art itself. They also discuss what Amanda has been up to since she was last on the show a year and a half ago, including touring the country performing and hosting workshops at institutions such as MIT, Berklee College, and Emerson College. She also dropped her latest single "Navah Conversations" and has an upcoming EP, and played a pivotal role in the critically acclaimed Boston play, Come to Pass. During Pop Quiz, Mike also inquires about Amanda's love for rollerskating and plants, and brings up a past gem from her previous episode. Watch Amanda's original Guest Speaker episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCqSDhcRTgI&t=61s Stream "Navah Conversations" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/tra

Everybody loves the bad guy! On episode 69 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Salem, MA hip-hop artist I$aac Groove for a wildly entertaining conversation. Mike & I$aac discuss a variety of topics, including his debut album 'Everybody Loves the Bad Guy', the differences of growing up between Massachusetts and Florida, his love for performing, his obsession with comic books and cartoons, his potential narcolepsy, and so much more. I$aac also discusses in depth his initiative with his Plotmore Records group, shares some incredible stories about the makings of 'Everyone Loves the Bad Guy', and how and why he started painting his face like The Joker. 'Everybody Loves the Bad Guy' is available on all streaming platforms 8/3/2022! Follow I$aac Groove on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datboigroovy/ Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntableteachers Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Sho

Our next Guest Speaker episode features multi-talented MA-based musician and vocalist Layzi as she sits down with Mike for an enjoyable conversation. Layzi goes into depth about her choosing to drop out of college and pursue music full time, as well as takes a deep dive into her new waterfall singles "Ego" and "Shop Around". She also discusses her origins in creating music, as well as being a personal trainer and dance instructor. Mike & Layzi also share numerous laughs about the origin of her name, her obsession with cat videos and spicy mayo, and why the octopus is her favorite emoji. Layzi is performing at "Nice, a fest" music festival in Somerville between July 28-30, 2022, so if you are in the area make sure you get tickets to see her live! You won't be disappointed. Major thanks to Layzi for an incredible episode! Follow Layzi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notlayzi/ Stream "Ego" & "Shop Around" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0b7hyhvArH4PRJgp39HMop?si=Lxv83WYuQiymqhEjIb48LA Stre

On Episode 67 of the Night School Series, Mike sits down with MA-based hip-hop artist Timi O. Mike & Timi discuss numerous topics, including Timi priding himself on being a multi-talented artist, as his skills range from being a rapper & vocalist, performer, a producer, and a sound engineer. Timi also shares in-depth stories and analysis regarding his latest singles "chiro" and "Steady Hand", as well as how music has aided him in growing as a communicator and self-expression. Timi emphasizes the importance of the team and musician friends he has around him, including producer l.ucas, manager Deric Wagner, and artists jiida, Meltycanon, Tobi, and more. Mike & Timi share plenty of laughs, including the buffet of food he'd have for his last meal, why he refuses to work on a Mac instead of a PC, and more. Big shoutout to Timi for an incredible episode! Follow Timi O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timitwostrand/ Stream "chiro" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oR8qLxp0B2jVNQZU7WiZM/discography

Mike is joined by Boston-based indie/alternative artist Maeko & producer Dephrase as they break down Maeko's brand new album 'Cool'. 'Cool' is available on all streaming platforms now! Look out for Maeko's album release concert on July 30th at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville and a short film coming soon. Follow Maeko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maekosays/?hl=en Follow Dephrase on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dephrase/?hl=en Stream 'Cool' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/47oI0cDLp0RGkXxadX58Xl?si=BKH_b_cET6-FqcjIGPS1eQ Stream 'Cool' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cool/1627106356 Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntableteachers Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://pla

On Episode 65 of the Guest Speaker Series, Mike is joined by Afrobeat artist Uche Malik. Mike sits down with Uche for a riveting conversation ranging from many topics, including Uche's early days in Boston where he worked as an A&R and DJ, only to then find himself pursuing a music career of his own, thanks in large part to his Nigerian background and his father's encouragement. He also talks about his unique upbringing where he spent a lot of time in his native country of Nigeria, as well as the UK, and how having global experiences helped shape and create his sound as an artist. Uche also discusses his acclaimed 2021 EP 'Jiggy Boy', his latest single "Rizza!", the state of Afrobeat music in the US and across the world, and so much more. Huge shoutout to Uche for an incredible episode! Follow Uche on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uchemalik/?hl=en Watch the "Rizza!" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJC_vdFVHvE Stream Uche's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2X4iiazskAL90U