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Turntable Teachers
by Turntable Teachers
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. Class is in session!
Episodes
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Guest Speaker Ep. 149: C Scharp
On Episode 149, we welcome Lawrence, MA artist, producer, & engineer, C Scharp, to the show! C Scharp has been a staple in the 978 for nearly two decades as a multi-faceted creative in both the hip-hop and dancehall genres. You may know him from his production credits and features with artists…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 148: okaykirby
On Episode 148, we welcome back artist & producer okaykirby! On his sophomore episode, okaykirby does a deep dive with Mike on his latest project 'Oblivion' as he shares the personal and difficult moments in his recent life that ultimately led to the inspiration behind it. Mike & okaykirby also...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 147: KSAP
On Episode 147 of the Guest Speaker Series, we are joined by rising hip-hop artist KSAP! Currently a senior at Medford High School, KSAP is the youngest guest we have ever had on the show, as well as the youngest artist to be nominated for a Boston Music Award this past December for his music…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 146: B Cave
On our first episode of 2026, we welcome rapper & producer B Cave to the show! B Cave shares his story of coming from a very musical family, but choosing to take sports such as baseball more seriously until he starting making beats in college. He then made the leap to move to LA right after his...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 145: MaceyOMaze & Ty Boogie
On Episode 145 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike sits down with Boston artist & producer MaceyOMaze, and artist manager Ty Boogie, both of whom are a part of the eclectic group Ethereal Visions (or commonly known as EV) and are making waves within the New England music scene. Macey & Ty discuss…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 144: Ishan
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”...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 143: 4KPHIL.
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...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 142: Yanna G
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...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 141: Maeko
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...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 140: C4RP00L
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…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 139: Tomo & Aytchpee
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...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 138: César
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…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 137: Tyler Donovan
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...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 136: DeevoDaGenius
On Episode 136 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Boston Music Awards reigning producer of the year, DeevoDaGenius, to the show! Deevo is a staple in the MA music scene and has quickly risen to stardom, producing music exclusively out of The Sound Lab in Brockton. He has worked with a…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 135: Faybee
On Episode 135 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome singer/songwriter Faybee to the show! Faybee has been making music for a number of years, often collaborating with the JMC collective. Faybee talks at length on how JMC members Timi O, l.ucas, Jiida, & Deric Wagner have impacted her music...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 134: Boston's Big Four
On Episode 134 of the Guest Speaker Series, we got a podcast crossover for you: we welcome Jack Bardsley and Owen Steele of Boston’s Big Four to the show! Covering all 6 states, Jack & Owen stop by to discuss how Boston’s Big Four became what it is today. From music, to sports, to food, and more,...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 133: Seefour
On Episode 133 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome one of Boston’s brightest young music stars and best performers, the one and only SeeFour! SeeFour is fresh off a deep run on Season 2 of Netflix’s premier hip-hop show, Rhythm & Flow, where he made it all the way to the Battle Round, losing…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 132: Jxylen
On Episode 132 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome hip-hop artist and multimedia creative, Jxylen, to the show! Jxylen is originally from Springfield, MA, and boasts an impressive catalog of alternative hip-hop music, as well as cinematic visuals, both in the form of photo and video. Jxylen…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 131: Termanology
On Episode 131 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome the hip-hop legend and Lawrence, MA native, Termanology, to the show! Termanology’s illustrious career includes a discography of 50+ albums, with collaborations that range from Mac Miller, Paul Wall, Bun B, Statik Selektah, and so many more....
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Guest Speaker Ep. 130: Teeba
On Episode 130 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome bassist, producer, and vocalist, Teeba, to the show! After just receiving a Grammy nomination for his production and bass work on Eminem’s latest album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’, Teeba has been working on music out in Detroit with renowned...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 129: ALXNE
On Episode 129 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome multi-talented ALXNE to the show! ALXNE is a full-fledged creative as an artist, producer, instrumentalist, engineer, and podcaster on the award-winning Highstreet. ALXNE shares his background beginning as a guitarist, which ultimately led…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 128: The Hangaz
On Episode 128 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome Axestrumentals and Smok, otherwise known as The Hangaz, to the show! Axe (emcee, producer) and Smok (emcee) both hail from Dorchester, MA and have collectively been in the music game for decades. They describe their come up in hip-hop, and...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 127: M-Dot
On Episode 127 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back a legend of Boston hip-hop, M-Dot, to the show! This is M-Dot’s second appearance (first since 2021) and he did not disappoint, discussing a number of topics, including his latest project ‘Daze of Greed’. He also has 3 albums ready for...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 126: TRIY
On Episode 126 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome artist, producer, and label owner, TRIY, to the show! After taking a few years away from releasing music, TRIY is gearing up for the release of his next project titled ‘Who Played Who?’, and its first single “Better Off Friends” is out now on...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 125: Johan Lenox
On Episode 125 of the Guest Speaker Series, the multi-talented singer, producer, composer, and instrumentalist, Johan Lenox, returns for his third appearance. This time, we recorded the episode inside of Landsdowne Pub in Boston, ahead of his opening performance at House of Blues for 070 Shake’s...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 124: TAHA
On Episode 124 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back, for the third time (first time in-person) artist and producer, TAHA! This TAHA’s first podcast appearance since moving to New York City in 2022, and he discusses at length about his experiences living in New York both musically and...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 123: Dylan Reese
On Episode 123 of the Guest Speaker Series, we are joined by R&B sensation Dylan Reese exclusively at The Record Co. in Boston. Originally from Chicopee, MA and now residing in LA, Dylan has steadily been on the rise within his artistry as he’s toured the country multiple times, and worked with...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 122: juliana maria
On Episode 122 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome rising pop artist juliana maria to the show! Originally from Gloucester, juliana discusses the unlikeliness of her musical pursuit, as she didn’t realize the vocal talent she had until she was casted for a musical in high school. Juliana…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 121: ISHA!
On Episode 121 of the Guest Speaker Series, we kick off the new year welcoming the one and only ISHA! to the show! ISHA! (Formerly ishafromthe978) is a rising superstar in MA who is incredibly versatile as a performer, vocalist, and artist. She recently released her groundbreaking project ‘RIP...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 120: JORD4NEVERDIED
On Episode 120 of the Guest Speaker Series, we close out the year with none other than JORD4NEVERDIED! Traditionally a producer for artists such as Vintage Lee, JORD4NEVERDIED has fully evolved into an artist who’s become a force as an R&B singer and songwriter. He recently released his…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 119: Connis
On Episode 119 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome Cambridge, MA producer and artist, Connis! Connis shares many aspects of his musical journey, including how he and his friends learned to make music in middle and high school on their own, in an era where equipment was much less accessible…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 118: Show & Tell Boston
On Episode 118 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Mos Generous, Cheesy, & Data from the Show & Tell Boston! Show & Tell Boston is a community-driven podcast focused on having in-depth group panels with guests from all walks of life on a variety of topics which includes music, art, mental...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 117: Jackson Whalan
On Episode 117 of the Guest Speaker Series, we are joined by rapper, producer, & song-writer Jackson Whalan! Jackson was a pivotal feature on our debut single “Try Me” also featuring Teeba, Sig Shalome, Aristotle Jones, & Nate Nics, which is out now on all platforms. Jackson has a uniquely...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 116: ANoyd
On Episode 116 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome one of the most recognizable hip-hop artists in New England, Bloomfield, Connecticut’s very own ANoyd! ANoyd and his team stopped by AOA Studios in part to promote his upcoming headline show ‘WHY NOT NOW?!’, this Saturday November, 2nd, at...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 115: Navi & Melks
On Episode 115 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Navi & Melks to the show. Melks made an appearance earlier in the year on Episode 92 with Bleave, and talks about how his longstanding Bar Out series has been deeply impactful in creating longterm relationships with artists like Bleave and...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 114: Malik Elijah
On Episode 114 of the Guest Speaker Series, hip-hop artist Malik Elijah joins the show! Malik has seen a steady rise in popularity both in Massachusetts and nationally, especially from his latest project ‘Vintage Nostalgia’ which features the likes of Latrell James, Cousin Stizz, mynameisntjmack…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 113: Mikey DZZZ
On Episode 113 of the Guest Speaker series, we welcome hip-hop artist and PH Imbalance frontman Mikey DZZZ to the show! Mikey is a vocalist, and the lead producer and engineer for hip-hop collective PH Imbalance, who just dropped their new project ‘The PHI Tape’ which is out now on all platforms,...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 112: Suriel
On Episode 112 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back Lynn, MA hip-hop artist Suriel back to the show, for his first in-person appearance on the podcast. Suriel recently released a mixtape exclusively on his website titled ‘The Turning Point’, which is a call back to the glory days of the...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 111: Kyle Ray
On Episode 111 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome Kentucky-native country/bluegrass/folk singer/songwriter Kyle Ray! Kyle has been living in Boston for the last few years as a Berklee College of Music student, and since then has recruited a band of Berklee students, known as “Kyle Ray and…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 110: CASO
On Episode 110 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome artist, engineer, producer, and one of the best to collectively do it all right now out of MA: CASO. CASO shares how influential it was to have a dad as a musician at an early age, which included trips to the studio and live shows when he was...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 109: Gio Dee
On Episode 109 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome the one and only Gio Dee! Gio is one of the premier names in hip-hop coming out of Massachusetts right now, fresh off of his latest album called ‘Hardbody’, which is the first installment of a trilogy of albums, with the next two coming soon....
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Guest Speaker Ep. 108: maari of 99 Neighbors
On Episode 108 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome an artist we’ve been a fan of since before the inception of the podcast: Burlington, Vermont’s very own maari of 99 Neighbors! maari, formerly known as Sam Paulino, is one of the founders of the viral sensation that was 99 Neighbors, a...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 107: Najee Janey
On Episode 107 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome one of Boston’s most prolific artists: rapper, singer, songwriter, poet, & performer, Najee Janey. With his upbringing consisting of influences from his musically gifted Dad, and Grandmother who is a published poet, Najee seemed destined to…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 106: DJ Fab
On Episode 106 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike is joined by one of the most prolific DJs/producers in the Boston music scene, JAMN 94.5’s own DJ Fab! Fab shares his story of how he became ingratiated into night life, first as a bouncer at various clubs before he got his start as a DJ. Fab has...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 105: Leo The Kind
On Episode 105 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike sits down with the multi-talented singer, rapper, & producer Leo The Kind for a highly entertaining episode! Leo shares how he got his start making beats on his cousin’s PS2 as a kid before his dad invested in a computer and production software for...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 104: Rosewood Bape
On Episode 104 of the Guest Speaker series, Mike is joined by one of the Boston’s best hitmakers: Rosewood Bape. Rosewood discusses growing up between Matapan and the South Shore, and how his early experiences inspired him to start songwriting. He shares the story of how his first ever song…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 103: Lib
On episode 103 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome longtime friend of the show and Lynn, MA native, Lib, who is a multi-faceted musician as an artist, producer, engineer, and instrumentalist. Lib discusses being infatuated with audio and sound from a young age, as he was enamored to learn how...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 102: Luke Bar$
On Episode 102 of the Guest Speaker Series, Mike is joined by Brockton native and Van Buren Records member Luke Bar$ for an insightful conversation. Luke discusses his early relationship with writing, and how that, coupled with freestyling at lunch in school, ultimately led him to pursue artistry...
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Guest Speaker Ep. 101: Jiida
On Episode 101 of the Guest Speaker Series, we sit down with JMC artist, producer, & songwriter Jiida. Jiida discusses a variety of topics, including his early years playing saxophone and being a part of the marching band at his high school, to the eventual progression of him starting to create…
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Guest Speaker Ep. 100: Say That! Podcast & Beyond Podcast
We celebrate our 100th Guest Speaker episode and the 1-year anniversary of AOA Studios with a special live audience edition episode, featuring two of our favorite local podcasters: Pete Luongo of Say That! Podcast and Anthony Petrelis of the Beyond Podcast. The guys provide insight into how they...
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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. Class is in session!
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