The Turntable Teachers

On Episode 84 of the Guest Speaker Series, Mike sits down with Brockton-native and Van Buren Records member, Meech BOLD, for one of the most entertaining and insightful conversations we've had on the platform all year. Mike and Meech cover it all: from his recent collab with Sir Michael Rocks, to what makes Brockton such an artistically gifted community, to how far Van Buren has grown over the last few years, and even the dichotomy between approaching solo music vs. full group music. Meech also discusses how the reigning Boston Music Awards Producer of the Year, Jon Glass, "saved his creativity" and opened up a new world for him, and shares exclusive insights into their joint project that is coming in 2024. Mike & Meech also dive deep, discussing topics like creative blocks, growth mindset, marriage and divorce, the responsibility creatives have, trusting processes, and the importance of inspiring future generations. In Pop Quiz, Mike coaxes Meech to do his best Chris Rock impression, the difference between