Doug & Ben reflect on the development of Toi Toi Tipsy and what they are grateful for professionally and personally.

Irina & Lucas Meachem join Doug & Ben to discuss self-doubt, fatherhood, parenting, and social media while enjoying various beverages throughout the United States.

Doug & Ben discuss the challenging and valuable realities of mentorship and validation while enjoying beers from North Carolina & California.

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.

Doug & Ben chat about their favorite Austrian tenor's new album and the challenges of role preparation as neurodiverse individuals.

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. 

Doug & Ben discuss their summer activities and plans for season three while enjoying beer from California & North Carolina,

Doug & Ben discuss the last two years of podcasting and wrap up season two.

Alison Moritz & Matthew Chellis join Doug & Ben to share their perspectives from the "other side" of the audition table. 

Olivia Rominiyi joins Doug & Ben to discuss competitions, fach, and the 'suspension of disbelief' while enjoying some old favorites.

Danny Belcher joins Doug & Ben to discuss premiering new works and American opera while enjoying their favorite breakfast beverages.

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.

Alejandra Sandoval joins Doug & Ben, and they discuss marketing & social media while enjoying beer from North Carolina & Wisconsin.

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.

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.

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Wyoming and North Carolina while reviewing the film starring Angelina Jolie, MARIA.

Doug & Ben discuss Nico Muhly's DARK SISTERS and W.A. Mozart's DON GIOVANNI with Kiana Lily, Metropolitan Opera District Winner.

Doug & Ben discuss various resolutions for the new while enjoying beer from Wyoming and North Carolina.

Doug & Ben discuss many aspects of the holidays while enjoying holiday-themed beers.

Doug & Ben discuss artistic burnout, self-care, and coping strategies while enjoying cocktails.

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.

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.

Doug & Ben discuss individual and class-based approaches to post-secondary vocal training while enjoying beer from North Carolina and Colorado.

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

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....