Doug & Ben discuss arts education, education reform, and process-over-product artistry.

Internationally renowned American composer, Lori Laitman, joins Doug and Ben to discuss her children's opera and social issues while drinking various seltzers. 

Doug & Ben discuss long-term goal planning based on intention while enjoying an American Ginger Root tea and an Italian spritz.

Dean Marino, actor & director, joins Doug & Ben to discuss regional theatre and hot-topics in the performing arts while enjoying a multitude of beverages.

Doug & Ben enjoy beverages from North Carolina and Colorado while discussing the use of AI in music.

Doug & Ben are joined by Rick Hale and Nic Stark to chat about all things tenor while enjoying a vast assortment of beverages.

Doug & Ben celebrate the new year and plan their intentions for the year while enjoying bourbon and non-alcoholic beer.

Doug & Ben BOTH enjoy some holiday-themed beverages and discuss the holiday season.

Nicole D'Angelo joins Ben & Doug to discuss music direction and neurodivergence in the arts.

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.