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....

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.

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Colorado and North Caroline, recap their summers, and discuss future plans for themselves and season two.

Doug & Ben enjoy North Carolina beers and chat with Derek Studt about what it means to be a multi-faceted artist in 2024. 

Doug and Ben chat about the good, bad, and ugly of academia and its role in the development of artistry.

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.

Doug, Ben, and special guest, René Vazquez discuss the queer experience on the stage and beyond. 

Doug & Ben discuss two iconic female heroines in opera and enjoy the true American beer.

Doug & Ben enjoy celebrate St. Patrick's Day by enjoying Black Velvet and discussing folk music.

Doug & Ben enjoy various Appalachian beers and chat with two special guests from Opera Columbus, Dane Suarez and Hilary Ginther.