Toi Toi Tipsy
Doug & Ben chat about life as performers & educators, the performing arts, and its relevance to the world all while drinking beer.
Episodes
55 episodes
An Accidental Composer (Lori Laitman)
Internationally renowned American composer, Lori Laitman, joins Doug and Ben to discuss her children's opera and social issues while drinking various seltzers.
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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51:42
An Integrated Life
Doug & Ben discuss long-term goal planning based on intention while enjoying an American Ginger Root tea and an Italian spritz.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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30:24
Let your freak flag fly!
Dean Marino, actor & director, joins Doug & Ben to discuss regional theatre and hot-topics in the performing arts while enjoying a multitude of beverages.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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45:40
Clanker? I hardly know her...
Doug & Ben enjoy beverages from North Carolina and Colorado while discussing the use of AI in music.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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41:30
Tenor Talk: Honor Your Instrument
Doug & Ben are joined by Rick Hale and Nic Stark to chat about all things tenor while enjoying a vast assortment of beverages.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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44:44
Resolutions or Intentions...
Doug & Ben celebrate the new year and plan their intentions for the year while enjoying bourbon and non-alcoholic beer.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:57
Immaculate what?
Doug & Ben BOTH enjoy some holiday-themed beverages and discuss the holiday season.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:31
You're Not the Star, Honey
Nicole D'Angelo joins Ben & Doug to discuss music direction and neurodivergence in the arts.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:19
Thankful
Doug & Ben reflect on the development of Toi Toi Tipsy and what they are grateful for professionally and personally.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:02
An Extraordinary Life
Irina & Lucas Meachem join Doug & Ben to discuss self-doubt, fatherhood, parenting, and social media while enjoying various beverages throughout the United States.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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46:52
Just sing!
Doug & Ben discuss the challenging and valuable realities of mentorship and validation while enjoying beers from North Carolina & California.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:19
Toi Toi Grumpy
Tom Cipullo joins Doug & Ben to talk about his compositional process, inspirations, the upcoming premiere of HOBSON'S CHOICE, and his disdain for weight-loss motivated sobriety.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:20
The Four Peas
Doug & Ben chat about their favorite Austrian tenor's new album and the challenges of role preparation as neurodiverse individuals.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:20
The Mother of Us All
Jordan Weatherston Pitts, also known as Creatine Price, joins Doug & Ben to discuss his experiences performing as a drag queen and opera singer both in the United States and abroad.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:11
New Beginnings (Half-Sober Edition)
Doug & Ben discuss their summer activities and plans for season three while enjoying beer from California & North Carolina,
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:37
But wait, there's more!
Doug & Ben discuss the last two years of podcasting and wrap up season two.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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54:25
Thank you, that'll be all.
Alison Moritz & Matthew Chellis join Doug & Ben to share their perspectives from the "other side" of the audition table.
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:21:34
Suspend Your Disbelief
Olivia Rominiyi joins Doug & Ben to discuss competitions, fach, and the 'suspension of disbelief' while enjoying some old favorites.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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54:59
Just a Bunch of Mutts!
Danny Belcher joins Doug & Ben to discuss premiering new works and American opera while enjoying their favorite breakfast beverages.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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50:18
Unity, Variety & Balance
Meghan Raney & Dr. Gretchen Windt join Doug & Ben to discuss recital planning, art song, and underrepresented composers while enjoying beer, wine, and seltzer from around the United States.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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59:57
Doomscrollin' 4 Dummies
Alejandra Sandoval joins Doug & Ben, and they discuss marketing & social media while enjoying beer from North Carolina & Wisconsin.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:31
Is there a doctor on this plane?
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:37
'Bel Canto' or Bust
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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57:58