Episodes

  • Guest Speaker Ep. 144: Ishan

    Guest Speaker Ep. 144: Ishan
    Dec 16 2025
    On Episode 144 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome artist & producer, Ishan, to the show! Ishan has been steadily on the rise in MA & beyond showcasing immaculate wordplay, and production that has reached a national level, in particular on Termanology & Paul Wall’s “Do It For the Ghetto” featuring Big K.R.I.T. Ishan takes plenty of time on this episode paying homage to his parents who instilled a high-level work ethic in him at a young age, and his management and creative team who have helped to bring that work ethic to life in his music. Ishan also talks at length about his new project ‘SMOKEBREAK’ which saw many different iterations before its release. While it’s only a short EP, this features some of his best work to date, with hard-hitting production and effortless bars. Mike & Ishan also discuss a variety of other topics, including Ishan’s work as a cancer-research scientist, his extensive experience traveling the world, and so much more. Follow Ishan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishantherapper/?hl=en Stream 'SMOKEBREAK' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/smokebreak-ep/1835551686 Stream 'SMOKEBREAK' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/08KkudMpxSugZPnuP7KodQ?si=yeZju4V-SVe5NbMaIqNYfA Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    53 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 143: 4KPHIL.

    Guest Speaker Ep. 143: 4KPHIL.
    Dec 1 2025
    On Episode 143 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome Connecticut’s very own 4KPHIL. to the show! 4KPHIL. is a hip-hop artist who’s steadily been making a name for himself in New England and beyond, including his track “Young Picasso” (produced by soupy2k) being featured on NBA2K22, as well as single “Truancy” found its way on multiple editorial playlists and has amassed over half a million streams on Spotify alone. 4KPHIL. sits down with Mike to have one of the most candid conversations the podcast has seen so far this year. 4KPHIL. shares a deeply personal story about being the victim of gun violence, one that he has seldom shared publicly before. Ultimately that experience shifted his life forever as he completely put all of his efforts into music from there on out, and has never looked back. From there, 4KPHIL. & Mike have an open and honest conversation about their views regarding gun violence in America in general. The guys also touch on some lighter topics, including 4KPHIL. becoming a father and the impact his son has on his life and music career, as well as the collective of artists and creatives based in Minnesota known as Paperjack Productions whom he has formed an important bond with. They also discuss some of 4KPHIL’s experiences in Minnesota which include his favorite spots on Eat Street, riding a mechanical bull at the Mall of America, his strong stance on Drake as an artist, and so much more. Follow 4KPHIL. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4kphil._/ Stream 'making the band: act 2' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/making-the-band-act-2-ep/1831848576 Stream 'making the band: act 2' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DCN55E6gSatWH3o0LZ1Wj?si=9W1ukSpCT6u7KQFnLNbPgw Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    1 hr
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 142: Yanna G

    Guest Speaker Ep. 142: Yanna G
    Oct 31 2025
    On Episode 142 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome a rising R&B/hip-hop star in the MA music scene, Yanna G, to the show! Yanna is fresh off the release of her latest album ‘ON EVERYTHING I LOVE VOL. 2’, produced in full by Billboard-charting producer Chase N. Cashe, with features such as SVMBV, Nay Speaks, Funeral Ant Bell, & Hil Holla. Yanna discusses her evolution as an artist from the album’s predecessor, as well as what it’s like to work with someone like Chase N. Cashe. She also shares her experiences performing at No Hype Fest earlier in the fall. Basketball was also a huge part of Yanna G’s identity growing up, which she discusses at length, especially her decision to quit playing competitively despite receiving Division 1 interest. Her transition into making music was seamless, especially have musical influences like her father growing up. Mike & Yanna also discuss a variety of additional topics, including what the Words Speak Life initiative means to her, how she embraces learning & love throughout her life, how knitting is therapeutic, why Amanda Seales’ writing resonates with her, and so much more. Follow Yanna G on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealyannag/ Stream 'ON EVERYTHING I LOVE VOL. 2' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-everything-i-love-vol-2/1842743321 Stream 'ON EVERYTHING I LOVE VOL. 2' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/70se3qmAfJtNGAJrnnZdz4?si=-HpgvrAXRC-p4QBPdSL9bQ Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    45 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 141: Maeko

    Guest Speaker Ep. 141: Maeko
    Oct 14 2025
    On Episode 141 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back Maeko to the show! It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Maeko, but he’s back to discuss his latest album ‘Blue Green Casino’ along with the process that went into its creation. Mike & Maeko also discuss a major theme of the album which is gambling & taking risks, ultimately leading them down a conversation surrounding addiction in many forms. They also talk about trying to eliminate expectations surrounding how we measure success in relation to releasing art & music into the world. Maeko also shares his appreciation for his fiancé Kri for not only inspiring him creatively in his artistic direction, but also helping him in many of the aspects of his music on the business side. Follow Makeo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maekosays/ Stream 'Blue Green Casino' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/blue-green-casino/1831539814 Stream 'Blue Green Casino' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4qZHve2gWFe9g0mB5AJAxM?si=QHnTFKLRR1WrxyC3ToABig Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 140: C4RP00L

    Guest Speaker Ep. 140: C4RP00L
    Sep 30 2025
    On Episode 140 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome LA-based hip-hop collective C4RP00L to the show! C4RP00L is compromised of three friends Renzo Starr, Michael the Villain, and Kent Danger, originally all from North Carolina. Their journey started when they met at NC State as college students, and they quickly became acquainted one another and realized their synergy musically. Since, they have toured the country performing together, and also released three full length albums as a part of their ‘CREATURE MODE’ trilogy: “Vulnerable”, “Velocity”, and “Vicious”, each one representative of a member of the group. C4RP00L also performed in Boston during their visit in July as a part of our “Mind Flex Presents” showcase series at New Dia. The guys discuss their story of coming together as a group, as well as their individual influences musically. They also share their vision for the group moving forward, and how they managed to create success for themselves through a DIY approach. Follow C4RP00L on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c4rp00l/ Follow Renzo Starr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renz0starr/ Follow Michael the Villain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelthevillain/ Follow Kent Danger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentdangerr/ Stream 'CREATURE MODE: VULNERABLE': https://open.spotify.com/album/6DCGFxvTtfDknKxy4n0aO3?si=okM35wEgTf2R4UQgBz_ipg Stream 'CREATURE MODE: VELOCITY': https://open.spotify.com/album/4T6xS2GYZTC1Wgnk0wZZar?si=3LIJQZDOSP247FKrqGA1cA Stream 'CREATURE MODE: VICIOUS': https://open.spotify.com/album/0h4UpuTpCMjWuyysntwJRz?si=uG0n1oppT_eCTEgRkU46ng Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    39 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 139: Tomo & Aytchpee

    Guest Speaker Ep. 139: Tomo & Aytchpee
    Sep 16 2025
    On Episode 139 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Tomo & Aytchpee to the show! Known as one of the most multi-faceted creatives in MA, Tomo can do it all as a producer, vocalist, designer, photographer, videographer, podcaster, and much more. Aytchpee is a music producer and major player within Zen Studios, a recording studio and collective based in Woburn, MA. Tomo & Aytchpee join the show as a tandem to promote their upcoming project ‘Only Right’ which is set to drop this fall. Tomo & Aytchpee discuss the project and their friendship at length, including the fortuitous way they originally met. Mike, Tomo. & Aytchpee also discuss a variety of topics, including the state of Boston’s music & creative scene, why taking breaks is essential in order to be productive, why traveling is important for inspiration, whether or not Tomo stands by some of his hot takes on Bad for the Community Podcast, and so much more. Follow Tomo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobk617/ Follow Aytchpee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aytchpee_/ https://www.clothesbytomo.com/ Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 138: César

    Guest Speaker Ep. 138: César
    Aug 29 2025
    On Episode 138 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Cambridge, MA pop/R&B artist, César, to the show! César is one of the young rising stars in the MA music scene, well known in the area for hit single "MR.KNOITALL" and his high-energy performances. César is back with a new album 'LETHAL WEAPON' which he and Mike discuss at length, diving into his musical process and how he curates the sonic appeal of his projects. César certainly has plenty of music in the vault as well. César & Mike also discuss his early years of experimenting with his sound, which included covering Khalid songs, and highlights an interaction with JID at a Harvard Seminar that changed his outlook on music. César also addresses his desire to live with intent as he gets older in both his professional and musical life, as well as the importance of showing respect to others and yourself. They also discuss a variety of other topics, including the best Ben & Jerry's flavors, the beauty of martial arts, why Timbaland is going too far with AI in music, and so much more. Follow César on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/see.zer/ Stream 'Lethal Weapon' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4pVHCDMCjWJEgkPrEpqIlO?si=01jfGvt_RHGRWmKiLrO8BQ Stream 'Lethal Weapon' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cesar/1438031432 Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Guest Speaker Ep. 137: Tyler Donovan

    Guest Speaker Ep. 137: Tyler Donovan
    Jul 23 2025
    On Episode 137 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back music manager and entrepreneur Tyler Donovan! Tyler catches us up with what he’s been up to since he was last on the podcast over two years ago, as he’s working with a new roster of talented artists that include CRONIN, Cheeks, Different Font, dylxn, mira, Preston Alexander, amongst others. Specifically, Tyler has entered the electronic music space, and discusses the differences between working with indie pop artists and electronic artists. Tyler & Mike also have a variety of conversations, including the ways in which music exudes different emotions, adaptability being a major key to success, why gratitude is so essential to life, and so much more. Follow Tyler Donovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deevodagenius/ Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking 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/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ
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    1 hr and 23 mins