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Alejandra Sandoval joins Doug & Ben, and they discuss marketing & social media while enjoying beer from North Carolina & Wisconsin. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug, Ben, and special guest Dr. Maeve Berry, collaborative pianist and resident artist at Pittsburg Opera, discuss higher education & pursuing a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree while enjoying beer from Colorado & Pennsylvania. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben are joined by special guest, Seth Finch, and they discuss 'bel canto' singers while enjoying beer & wine from North Carolina, Colorado, and California. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Wyoming and North Carolina while reviewing the film starring Angelina Jolie, MARIA. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss Nico Muhly's DARK SISTERS and W.A. Mozart's DON GIOVANNI with Kiana Lily, Metropolitan Opera District Winner. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss various resolutions for the new while enjoying beer from Wyoming and North Carolina. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss many aspects of the holidays while enjoying holiday-themed beers. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss artistic burnout, self-care, and coping strategies while enjoying cocktails. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss the season of Advent and the history of sacred & secular music while enjoying beer from Oskar Blues Brewing & Russian River Brewing Company. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug, Ben & special guest Dr. Nicholas Perna enjoy beer and bourbon from North Carolina and Colorado while they discuss balancing performing, teaching, and having a personal life. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss individual and class-based approaches to post-secondary vocal training while enjoying beer from North Carolina and Colorado. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug, Ben, and special guest Allie Brault discuss Jewish art song and Ilse Weber while enjoying various beers from across the United States. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss Doug's experience as a middle school choir teacher philosophies on education while enjoying beer from Brevard, NC and Fort Collins, CO. To donate to those affected by Hurricane Helene, check the link in our Instagram bio. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben are joined by Nicole Plummer, mezzo-soprano, and they enjoy beer from several different regions of the United States while discussing Jennifer Higdon's Cold Mountain. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Colorado and North Caroline, recap their summers, and discuss future plans for themselves and season two. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy North Carolina beers and chat with Derek Studt about what it means to be a multi-faceted artist in 2024.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug and Ben chat about the good, bad, and ugly of academia and its role in the development of artistry. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben chat with Dr. Emely Phelps about humorously short synopses of operas and the intricacies of problematic composers. We apologize for the audio quality; we recorded this episode on-site at Jackie O's Brewery. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug, Ben, and special guest, René Vazquez discuss the queer experience on the stage and beyond.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss two iconic female heroines in opera and enjoy the true American beer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy celebrate St. Patrick's Day by enjoying Black Velvet and discussing folk music. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy various Appalachian beers and chat with two special guests from Opera Columbus, Dane Suarez and Hilary Ginther. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben discuss the joys and struggles of the rehearsal process, tech week, and performances. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beet beer, chat about art song, and mention their favorite French baritone. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Doug & Ben have beer from North Carolina and chat about networking, wintry weather, and balls. Send us Fan Mail Support the show