Turntable Teachers

Turntable Teachers

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Turntable Teachers episodes

  • Guest Speaker Ep. 72: Brandie Blaze, Tashawn Taylor, & Todd Dahn
    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/
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    1 hr 12 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 71: Jeff Porter & David Ryan
    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/
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    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 17 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 70: Amanda Shea
    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/track/2135skxaaquOLOKum9wOyl?si=95797c75d6c74f55
    Stream "Navah Conversations" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/navah-conversations/1641427330?i=1641427331
    Follow Amanda Shea on Instagram: https://www.google.com/search?q=amanda+shea+instagram&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS916US917&oq=amanda+shea+inst&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57j0i22i30l2.2762j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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    Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925
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    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 8 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 69: I$aac Groove
    Everybody loves the bad guy! On episode 69 of the Night School series, Mike sits down with Salem, MA hip-hop artist I$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/
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    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/user-538618877
    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 15 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 68: Layzi
    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
    Stream "Ego" & "Shop Around" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/shop-around-single/1628537380
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    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/user-538618877
    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 8 min
  • Guest Speaker: Ep. 67 Timi O
    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/all?pageUri=spotify:album:107UV99Yw2h5H90jO8EGE9
    Stream "chiro" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chiro-single/1621434400
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    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
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    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 16 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 66 (Maeko & Dephrase)
    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
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    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/user-538618877
    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    Spotify Discover Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/user/45ix6360sx8y5286mf2ims30f?si=Swo3O5_ZREaF-01aOXVThQ
    1 hr 24 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 65: Uche Malik
    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/2X4iiazskAL90U3e1QHVsG?si=LY_z2yPLQsCubDhBlEJcvA
    Stream Uche's music on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/uche-malik/1476268740
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    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
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    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    1 hr 31 min
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 64: l.ucas
    On this episode of Guest Speaker, Mike sits down with Boston, MA-based producer/artist l.ucas. Mike & l.ucas discuss a variety of topics, including the plethora of artists he has produced for and worked with and how he's helped develop certain artists' sounds, headlining his first show at The Rockwell in Somerville, the mental health themes behind his new single and music video "Bad Place", upcoming single "Isolate, his obsession with vintage lamps, and so much more.
    Follow l.ucas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedlucas/?hl=en
    Stream "Bad Place" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5MrHi3dvUbbEKTEMFBP2Lw?si=1c35089d26c34551
    Stream "Bad Place" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bad-place-single/1614789625
    Check out l.ucas' website: https://www.pronouncedlucas.com/
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    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
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    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
    1 hr 27 min

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MA-based school teachers dive into the world of music, providing a variety of content such as local artist interviews, album reviews, song recommendations, and many other music-related discussions.…