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    MMR Talks

    “MMR Talks” brings together a power house panel of Mass Music regulars for weekly discussion and debate on today’s burning questions. “MMR Talks” is the brainchild of “Remember When in the 2010’s” creator Antonio Agcaoili and Mass Music Radio founder Shlomo Bowe.
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    Episodes (74)

    Episode 62: Privacy (feat. Shimalimz)

    Episode 62: Privacy (feat. Shimalimz)

    Nobody can know the things we talk about on this episode! Nobody! Not even... Squidward's house. This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by Mass Music super fan Shimalimz! "Privacy" is on the docket this week. We ask if anyone here is an "oversharer," what information we actually keep secret, as well as are we comfortable with so much of our life being accessable to literally anybody who wants it? You decide. 

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    Episode 61: The Current State of Music (feat. DJ VO, Brian Nguyen, and Mitch Edwards)

    Episode 61: The Current State of Music (feat. DJ VO, Brian Nguyen, and Mitch Edwards)

    "Gimmie one magarita, imma open my legs, and yada yada yada, gimme 7 magaritas, i'm record the 7th season of MMR Talks.  Boy do the boys have something to say, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by the VO team. Yes, DJ VO returns with team mates Brian Nguyen and Mitch Edwards as we breakdown the current state of "music." Is it good? Are we losing long form art for short term fun? What do we miss from the music trends and the past? Just straight up opinions. 

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    MMR Talks 2023 Holiday Special "The Year Without a Guest"

    MMR Talks 2023 Holiday Special "The Year Without a Guest"

    It's a parody of "The Year Without a Santa Claus." Join hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe for the long antcipated Holiday Special. Listen in as we discuss the art of gift giving, the return of "Keep or Kick," as well as learning of holiday traditions in America and around the world. As we wrap up the year let us be thankful for all we have, our friends, loved ones, and all of you, who continue to be with us. Thank you for your patience, and have a very happy holidays. 

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    Episode 60: Parenthood (feat. J Ho)

    Episode 60: Parenthood (feat. J Ho)

    "Obi Wan never told you what happened to your father?" "He did, he told me you killed him!" "No, he was on episode 60 of MMR Talks 'Parenthood...'" "Nooooooo, noooooo!!!" 

    This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by UMASS Amherst Radio Legend, "J Ho" John Ho! The topic for discussion, "Parenthood." Does anybody want to be a parent? What are the benefits of good parenting as well as the consequence of bad parenting? Any advice (as best as we can give) to upcoming or current parents. 

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    Episode 59: Insults (feat. "JQ" Jack Quinn)

    Episode 59: Insults (feat. "JQ" Jack Quinn)

    You talk'n to me? There's nobody else here, you must be talk'n to me. Buddy if anybody here is a cotten headed ninny muggins, its you! Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by JQ (Jack Quinn) as we discuss the universal language of the insults. Some of the best insults out there, best ones used on us, red lines of insults, and many many one sided roast battle. 

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    Episode 58: Fun Questions Galore II (feat. Shimalimz, Gianni Hill, and Grady Harris)

    Episode 58: Fun Questions Galore II (feat. Shimalimz, Gianni Hill, and Grady Harris)

    We're just so Gosh Darn greatful for you we've decided to bring back a fan favorite, all those fun questions we've yet to revisit. Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo along with guests Shimalimz, Gianni Hill, and Grady Harris get some fun questions as old as 2021 get a second chance with some fresh answers. Do you remember what episodes these were on? Any thoughts on how you'd answer these questions? 

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    Episode 57: Third Places (feat. Kristen Condon)

    Episode 57: Third Places (feat. Kristen Condon)
    Rarely you get first place, from time to time you get second place, but we always know that you'll akways go for a third place. Today after an unexpected hiatus, Hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by a very special guest, Kristen Condon, a long time friend to the stu and fan of the work. We discuss the social phenominon known as a "third place." What is it? What are some of your's? Do you prefer to be in a place to relax or to socialize? 

    Make sure you all have a happy Thanksgiving! 

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    Episode 56: 2024 Presidential Primaries (feat. Mike Lamb)

    Episode 56: 2024 Presidential Primaries (feat. Mike Lamb)

    It is eight o'clock on the eastern seaboard on we've got some projections to make, Mass Music Radio can now project that Antonio Agcaoili, Shlomo Bowe, and Mike Lamb are the early leaders in tonight's discussions on the 2024 Presidential Primaries. We can also project the winner of today's episode is in fact... the listeners, you!

    That's right, one year away from the 2024 Presidential Election , we discuss the history of the Presidential Primaries from 1968 and on, the process of how each of the parties run their primaries, as well as other opinions of the primaries as well as the ones currently running in them. The primaries begin in Janurary 2024, so register to vote, now!

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    MMR Talks Halloween Spooktacular IV "Now with Real Blood" (feat. James Askins)

    MMR Talks Halloween Spooktacular IV "Now with Real Blood" (feat. James Askins)

    I was mixing in the stu, late one night, when my eyes beheld whack ass sight... a President of the United States, a clingy broad, and even crazier, a peacemaker. The MMR Talks Halloween Spooktacular returns with new concoction of fake blood to fool even the most commited crime scene investigators and can't stain a white rug even if you tried, oh, and a new Halloween special. We talk costumes, candy, more ethical quanderies surrounding this holiday, and more imporantly, some Halloween Hot Takes. 

    Please watch the video version of the "MMR Talks Halloween Spooktacular IV "Now with Real Blood" (feat. James Askins) on the Mass Music Radio Youtube Channel. 

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    Episode 55: Restaurants (feat. Tommy Chronic)

    Episode 55: Restaurants (feat. Tommy Chronic)

    Okay, who's hungry? I got Cool Ranch and BBQ... Two for Souix City... Soup or Salad... all that jazz. Yes, you've read the title, MMR Talks superfan Tommy Chronic returns and joins hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe to discuss a place where evryone know you want to eat, restaurants. Favorite restaurants, best/ worst service stories, which cultures who have the best establishments, and over all lots and lost sof talks about food. Pair this episode with "Episode 38: Cooking (feat. Gianni Hill)." 

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    Episode 54: Hard Conversations (feat. Jake Liberty)

    Episode 54: Hard Conversations (feat. Jake Liberty)

    Hey buddy your mom, boss, bestfriend, boss, co-worker, girlfriend, and I all need to have a talk with you, why dont you sit down. 

    VIA SATALITE, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe are joined by the host of the "For Business Sake" program on Mazel Tov Media and Mass Music darling, Mr. Dr. Jake Liberty. We've convened today to discuss some  tough stuff, specifically, hard conversations. How to have them, how it feels having them, who it's tough to have them with, as we finally break down the more popular examples of hard conversations. Yeah, it's gonna be one of those episodes, i promise you, there are some jokes sprinkled in there!

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    Episode 53: Dark Humor (feat. Shimalimz)

    Episode 53: Dark Humor (feat. Shimalimz)

    Dude... to soon, and kinda dark, I'm a send you to guidance. For the first time ever hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe were joined IN PERSON (not remote) by Mass Music Radio superfan and GTA kween, Shimalimz! Today we're discussing some truley naughty topics in regards to comedy, some call it black comedy, other... dark humor. Why are some dark topics funny? Who is the master of dark humor? Other examples of dark humor, if we're brave enough totalk about them at least. 

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    Episode 52: Artificial Intelligence (feat. Gianni Hill)

    Episode 52: Artificial Intelligence (feat. Gianni Hill)

    "Hey hey, ho ho! 1001100! Hey hey!" This week, totally not computer generated hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe, along with human guest Gianni Hill, have deep and long discussions on totally harmless artificial intelligence, aka "AI." What are the pros and cons of having a near fully integrated society, economy and entertainment world with AI? How can we use it? What ways can it be abused? Is all the concern around AI pure poppycock? Frankly, I as a completely computer generated AI program tasked with writing "MMR Talks” episode bios don't. 


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    Episode 51: High School II "Sophomore Year" (feat. James Askins)

    Episode 51: High School II "Sophomore Year" (feat. James Askins)

    Please be seated.. season six is now in session! Yes, MMR Talks has returned tanned, ready, and rested! Summer break is over, and it is back to school as hosts Antonio Agcaoili, Shlomo Bowe along with class clown guest James Askins recant the ruinous days of sophomore year. The High School series continues as we ponder how different sophomore are treated compared to freshmen, try to clear the fog in our minds of who our teachers were, as well as stories of glories galore! 

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    Episode 50: The Monoculture (feat. Jon Morris)

    Episode 50: The Monoculture (feat. Jon Morris)

    Ooh ooh ooh remeber that thing! You know the thing. The one we were all talking about a while ago?! It was everywhere! Gosh, I dun forgot it I did...

    On this, our season finale of our fifth season, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe sit with scientist and fan Jon Morris to discuss the "Monoculture." The Monoculture, what is it, is it dead as well as the cultural events we wish were bigger as well as the once in a life time events we can never forget. 

    Thank you all for reading this as well as listening to our lovely season, Antonio and Shlomo will be on a well deserved break. You are why we do it. Help us by sharing with your contemporaries. 

    MMR Talks will return in September 2023. 

    In the meantime stay in contact by following our Instagram @MMRTalks

    Thank you, truely. -Antonio 

    Episode 49: You've Changed (feat. Natalie Clark)

    Episode 49: You've Changed (feat. Natalie Clark)

    You know what, you know what buddy! I've held my tongue for too long, but "YOU'VE CHANGED." This week, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe sit with friend of the show Natalie Clark to discuss what comes with the signifigance to the passage of time... changing, specifically being confronted about changing. How have you changed, what sorts of change is noticable, and why do we need to change?

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    Episode 48: Nostalgia (feat. Tommy Chronic and Adam Cormier)

    Episode 48: Nostalgia (feat. Tommy Chronic and Adam Cormier)

    Man, I have't heard that in years! Boy that takes me back... Today hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe sit down with guests Tommy Chronic and podcast virgin, musician Adam Cormier to discuss the concept of nostalgia. What is it, what sort of things can take us back to our youth, is nostalgia dangerous, and finally how can we balance the past with growth? 

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    Episode 47: Stigmas (feat. Shimalimz and Jack "JQ" Quinn)

    Episode 47: Stigmas (feat. Shimalimz and Jack "JQ" Quinn)

    I really don't like the way this conversation is going... This week hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe along with guests via satalite Shimalimz (all the way from the GTA) and yuh boy JQ (Jack Quinn.) We disgust what a stigma is and how they are used to other (for lack of better words) one another. We peruse official government documents citing common stigmas seen on a day to day basis. 

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    Episode 46: Anger Managment (feat. Tommy Chronic)

    Episode 46: Anger Managment (feat. Tommy Chronic)

    Why aren't you streaming "MMR Talks?" BECUASE I'M DAMN MAD! (sits, angerily) 

    Today hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe sit again with guest Tommy Chronic to discuss our anger issues and how we are suppose to manage it. Is it best to let it all out or leave it pent up? What is the most productive way to display our emotions? Plus, we show signs of someone with bad anger management skills, as well as show what untreated anger does to the body. 

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    Episode 45: High School I "Freshman Year" (feat. Natalie Clark)

    Episode 45: High School I "Freshman Year" (feat. Natalie Clark)

    "Oh I got you you freshman. I'm going to teach you the lesson that it is not okay to be a freshman!" Mayor Adam West *cues musical cue of "No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Alice Cooper. Today, hosts Antonio Agcaoili and Shlomo Bowe sit with Mass Music friend and fan, graphic designer Natalie Amanda Clarke about a potentially glorious or horrifiying freshmen year of High School. We've decided to take a different approach to High School by breaking it up by one year a season. Did we enjoy freshman year? Was "Freshman Beatdown Day" real? What advice do we have to all incoming high school freshman. Pull up a chair and listen kiddos. 

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