MMR Talks

As we get out of our basements as should you to get out to vote on Tuesday November 3rd. Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe return with friend of the show DJ Mic Lamb to discuss the most important midterm election in our lives, at least out of the two we've covered. 

The House, the Senate, as well as state houses and gubernatorial seats are up for grabs all around the country. Here in Massachusetts we have some contentious ballot questions, we go over all 9. 

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In honor of the upcoming "MMR Talks 100" we finally will be releasing the never before heard clips from 2022 to 2025. We will not give a way too many spoilers on the eclectic mix of conversations we have ahead, but we will advise, get comfortable.

Returning our guests in alphabetical order are, James Askins, Benjiy, Adam Cormier, Tommy Chronic, DJ VO, Gianni Hill, Shamus Hill, J Ho, Magic Mike, Jon Morris, Shimalimz, and Robbie Stephens. 

We hope you'll join the MMR Talks crew for the both the upcoming 2025 Holiday Special and MMR Talks 100!

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Ho ho how are you all? It's the happiest time of year, a new "MMR Talks" holiday special! This year (and probably moving forward) we take a macro looks onto what makes the holidays so special, so in honor of our company's name sake we look ay the sounds of the season, the songs holidays.

What are those holiday essentials? Is it selling out for a poular artist to partake in a holiday song, or a right of passage? Plus fun question mix tape. 

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I want you to imagine the worst person you know, group or an individual. See them, good. They're the absolute worst aren't they? Well you're wrong, they aren't the worst, resellers are. 

This week of Thanksgiving, Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by near and dear friend Robbie Stephens as we discuss those doggone resellers and the plague they've brought in on fun. Are they over hated or is it completely justified. Are there ways we can beat them and restore the balance? Also, a Thanksgiving-esque fun question. 

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One week later, we find ourselves experiencing movie cameos and revolutions, all being unattainable without both introverts and extroverts. This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by "MMR Talks" frequent collaborator and weather extraordinaire J Ho, to discuss the differences between both the Introvert and Extrovert. Do each find themselves on different life paths because of their wiring? How does one become either or? Most importantly, how do we identify? 

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Just like the old days, we're really Askins for Trouble today. On this episode, Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are rejoined by Mass Music Veteran and Stache Club Wrestling co-host James Askins as they take a stab at a series of nostalgic technology. First up, cell phones anf how they've evolved. Then, finally we get to discuss Antonio 2025 hobby of physical media curriation. 

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Witnesses around the world report seeing monsters. Are they real or imaginary? science searches for answers...on the MMR Talks Halloween Spooktacular VI "Cry of the Creepy Cryptids."

Happy Halloween, join hosts a Canadian and Elphaba Thrope with guest Charles "Chucky" Lee Ray as we veer in a different direction this Halloween. The lore of America, dusty, high on the shelf, brought back to light... this Halloween, we discuss Cryptids. Who are the big players? Has science made any breakthroughs? Finally, the return of "Keep or Kick!"

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Chess Match, 4 PM - 5:30 PM: Javelin Practice, 6 PM - 7 PM: Prom Committee, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM: "MMR Talks Episode 95: Extracurriculars (feat. Robbie Stephens,) 9 PM: Bed.

This week, hosts Antonio and Shlomo are joined by a returning Robbie Stephens discuss the stuff you do outside of work, home, and school... extracurriculars. What kind did you do in your youth, are there any that are cool/lame, what activities would you like your kids to do? 

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We didn't even talk about TIVO!? For those who may not remember, Tivo revolutionized the watching expierence, allowing you to fill a DVR with missed programs as well as ones you missed. But, that is looong gone, but will television be??? This week hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe reunite with Tommy Chronic to debate the current state of television, and mainly reminice about tv's golden age. 

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One hell of a bi-week. Quincy poltics gets nasty in more than one way and it is driving hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe play close to the deck and discuss what one must do when things really do get as tough as they do, self care. When do you know self care is needed and how is the best way to implement it. Plus, a breif tribute to the God Father of Heavy Metal. 

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"We went from rags to riches together." "What happened to him?" "He went bag to rags..."

Hosts Shlomo Bowe and Antonio Agcaoili meet up with Crushing Brews Podcast Host Tommy Chronic to discuss "fame." How does one become famous? Do you want to be famous? How do you utilize your fame? And are there any tes of people who should NOT be famous (spit on that thang, take a hint.) 

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"Hey, that was great, I like the writing. Oh, they're brilliant over there." Jeff Goldblum (about "MMR Talks," of "22 short films about Springfield." But this critics ends with... "¿PorPor qué no los dos?"

On this SEASON 10 PREMIERE, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe reunited with MMR Talks super fan, simply... Clay. We discuss who influence reigns supreme, the critics, or the people? What makes a critic qualified to have such sway? Are there any types of critics we actually listen to? Are the unwashed masses more important to the legacy of media and culture compared to critics? 

Season finale time, how do we spend it? With fun questions you silly billy (tee he he.)

Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by the "Crushing Brews" crew of Tommy Chronic and Jimmy Doherty as we recount and answer some of the previous fun questions all the way back from the year 2021. 

Thank you all for continuing to listen and support our show, we'll see you all, in the fall!

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See this? Armani. This, Gucci. This, Daniel Wellington. This, Amazon. But this one is the msot valuable of all... this is "MMR Talks."

This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by Tommy Chronic to continue anthroplogical analysis of America life, this week... "Flex Culture." What is it? What do people like to show off? Whjy do they do it? And, is it possible to deinfluence the masses?

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I have here a graded 10.0 "MMR Talks Episode 88: Nerd Culture featuring Clay." Cool, I can give you a two dollar in-store rebate that expires at the end of May. 

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Join hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe with new guest Clay as we revisit what once was a backdoor pilot ressurected and discuss nerd culture. What does a nerd look like, what do they like, and what "nerd" stuff is so irredemable in the eyes of the modern monoculture? 

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Go to work, go to work, go to work, go to work, go to work, go to work, watch the sunset... with Squidward.

As we try and stabilize following the recent death of the Pontiff, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with Robbie Stephens take up some say it with me... hobbies! What hobbies do we have, which hobbies are considered "nasty," and how can we start with them?

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Soiled it! Soiled it! Soiled it! Thanks internet. 

Join hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with Podcast Extraordinaires James Askins and Tommy Chronic as we break down the previously delightful experiences absolutely sullied by the internet. How we view ourselves, others, and the world around us through the lens of the internet as well as how the internet may or may not have ruined the day to day experiences. 

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As promised before we hope into our brief tangent on meals, Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with guests Tommy Chronic and Benjiy listen to Lady Gaga's 7th studio album "Mayhem."

Favorite Tracks

Antonio: Garden of Eden

Shlomo: The Beast

Tommy: Killah (feat. Gesaffelstein)

Benjy: Abracadabra 

And if there's time, we talk "meals." Which meal is the best? Best foods that go with each meal and what are the optimal times for each meal.

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You read the title, featuring such classics such as Festivus, Dr. Suess' Birthday, and Freedom Day, it's time to venture down the holiday tier list. Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by guest Robbie Stephens go over the other American holidays that are enjoyed across the land. What holidays do you think will be on there? Under appreciated holidays? Favorite holidays that we celebrate on "MMR Talks." 

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Hey hey, ho ho, these new episodes have got to go... LIVE that is. Join our panels of picketers Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with Robbie Stephens as they discuss the importance of activism. Is it right to sit on the side lines? Any causes we've been a part of, and are there other ways we can get involved without being deported? 

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And just like that, we're together again dear friends. Join hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with Shimalimz and Tommy Chronic for our season 9 premiere as we discuss, get togethers. What are some good ideas for get togethers, why should we get together, and some fun recent get togethers.

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Just like 2024, season 8 was the one that just did come to an end, until it did. Rejoin hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by returning guest Tommy Chronic and firsr time podcaster Benjy to revisit the greatest year of all time, 2024. The top news stories, films, songs, and memes. Our own personal experiences, and what to hope for in 2025. 

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The kids are allll right. God I hope so... Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe do their best to discuss the future. Not predicting it, but figuring out if it is in good hands with Gen Alpha or not. How do we see the current batch of the next generation as Gen Beta is now upon us. How do they handle education, social intellegence, and how the world they were born into has treated them. 

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FIVE YEARS OF SPECIALS! Four of Tony's gifts, Three in the stu, Two of Shlomo's hats, and a hospital for mice. 

We celebrate the holidays and five holiday specials with hosts Antonio Agcaoili, Shlomo Bowe, and Mass Music Super Fan Shimalimz! We discuss the great debate of holiday aesthetics, revive keep or kick, declare our favorite holiday songs, but most importantly, spend another 5 years making holiday memories with all of you! 

Thank you for being with us all this time, we wish you all a very happy holiday season.  Love the MMR Talks crew!

Make sure you get ALL of the department head signatures by Tuesday or you will not walk on Thursday! 

We conclude "MMR Talks" public education with the real senior send off. Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by underclassmen Tommy Chronic (of "Crushing Brews") and Robbie Stephens (Rockland Board of Health) remince on their own senior year of high school. Some were great expierences, some were mixed to say the least. 

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Everything about this podcast just screams "ew." Signed, all women. JK. This week hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by your favorite regulars Gianni Hill and James Askins as we disect the current state of dating, or maybe lack there of because of this one topics, "icks." Where do they come from? Are they unreasonable? More importantly, what are some of our own and some well known icks out there?

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Grab a pad of paper and pen, or prepare your music streaming app, because we are gonna be listing and reccomending a lot of songs to all of you. This week hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by fellow podcaster and "MMR Talks" super fan Tommy Chronic to dicussing the empowering power of powerful music, you've read the title. We talk about what songs are instantly associated with periods of time, songs related to certain feelings or memories, and how music has impacted our lives, specifically the exact point when it happened. 

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"Escapism," noun, the "habitual diversion of the mind to purely imaginative activity or entertainment as an escape from reality or routine" - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

"It's a rip snort'n good time on MMR Talks this week, or shall I call it "MMR Chuckles." Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by 2 of the 3 members of Massachusetts' newest comedy podcast "Crushing Brews" Tommy Chronic and Official Comedian Jimmy Doherty. This week we talk originality, essentially not a single original thought anymore, not in music, visual media, or even personal experiences. Thoughts?

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There's a place, a place where people go and never come back, a place where a banker, a Don, and a priest go, go mad. A place where they reminice about fun Halloween memories young and old. A place where we enjoy and dump the candy we recieve. A place where the only sound is the maniacal laughter of those who never made it out alive. They call it, Scare Street...

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This is once again, the MOST important election of our lives, so lets mock it. Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by returning guests DJ Mic Lamb "Mike Lamb" and Robbie Stephens to discuss the showdown on November 5th. Who will win, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? How did we get here? Consider this a pre-show for the live Election Night Coverage on Mass Music Radio on November 5th starting at 7 PM. See you there, and don't forget to vote!

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You hate to see them go, but you love to revisit them a few years down the line. This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are rejoined by Robbie Stephens as we revisited some topics from years gone by. Have our opinions changed? Do we have anything more or new to add? Do we remember any fun behind the scenes stories when we taped these episodes? Much much to discuss and revisit. 

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This land was made for YOU and MEEEE, therefore it is my divine right ti critisize the hell out of it. Now technical error can keep up from releasing episodes, we shall press on! This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by political big shot Robbie Stephens to discuss the very place we call home, the other one. Yes we discuss the greatest country in the world, and where we're from, its the United States of America. We give our opinions on the various states, people, and culture of the greater 50, as well as some new...

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Jimmy Versace (James Askins) rejoins the panel with hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe to discuss something the entire panels has a personal history with, "Marketing." What were some of the best strategies that made you buy or remember a product? Which strategies have never worked on you? Plus a ton of nostalgic commercials, ad, and public service announcements campaigns. 

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She's my mother, my sister, she's my sister AND my mother. Andy my uncle? Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo believe in magic one more time to bring back Season 1 guest Magic Mike. Today we discuss the real engine behind the "Fast and the Furious" franchise... Family. We talk family dynamics, conflict, one's role, and most importantly, what they mean to us. 

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This is how we start a new year! 2024 begins with the Mass Music Radio tradition of taking a look at the last year, 2023. Join hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with club scene bestie Jordan Fussell Jevas. How did our personal 2023's go? Best moments and most challenging moments throughout the year? Additionally we go over the top news stories, memes, films, and songs of the year!

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It is finally here, THE FUTURE! And by future we mean the season 7 finale of MMR Talks. Who only knows what is on the docket today? Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by the recent birthday boy Mr. "JQ" Jack Quinn as we discuss the concept of prediciting the future, ask what kind of future we want to live in, and most fun and most potentially embarssaing, we make predictions for the future, best of luck to us all. 

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NIIIICCCCEEEEEEE. Well with that out of the way, how do would you like your eggs, you idiot. Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe return from an unexpected hiatus to finish the season, IN THE SUMMER?! "Customer Service" is on the docket today, who here has ever worked a customer service job? Is there a diffrerence between a bad employee and bad customer service? Examples of really good and really bad customer service. 

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"Hey, Mass Music Radio hoodies, I'll take two of those, gimmie six of those, gimmie a box of those MMR pins, I want the whole schmear!"

Gianni Hill breaks the "no guest" cycle to talk with hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe about the scurge of a socialist eutopia, consumerism. Do you buy a lot of stuff you don't need? Maybe participate in fads that deep down you know are not gonna last? And what's deal with online shopping (in a Jerry Seinfeld voice?) We talk about why buy, and how we can ease back from spending. 

Well the jerk store called, and they just got a fresh shipment coming in this Friday of you!

In yet another strange twist of fate, we find hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe on a FRIDAY as we discuss about the thing that seems to be afflicting our guests, "getting sick." Do you get sick? What are the worst symptoms? Any home remedies that seem to get you back on your feet? Regardless of it all, be sure to ask your doctor about "MMR Talks"

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