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
60 episodes
Limoncello makes Doug teary-eyed...
Doug & Ben reminisce on this last season, discuss Timothee Chalomet's statement on opera, and share plans for season 4.
The Tasteful Tenor
International Heldentenor Clay Hilley joins Doug & Ben to talk about his artistic journey, singing Wagner, and handling negative press.
Creative Activity Update
Doug & Ben discuss progress on their creative activity and their plans for the rest of 2026 while enjoying limoncello spritz and soda water.
Correlating Careers (Nicole Cloutier)
Julliard-trained opera coach and pianist, Nicole Cloutier, join Doug & Ben to discuss the necessity of correlating careers for musicians of the 21st-century.
Reform in Arts Education
Doug & Ben discuss arts education, education reform, and process-over-product artistry.
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.
An Integrated Life
Doug & Ben discuss long-term goal planning based on intention while enjoying an American Ginger Root tea and an Italian spritz.
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.
Clanker? I hardly know her...
Doug & Ben enjoy beverages from North Carolina and Colorado while discussing the use of AI in music.
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.
Resolutions or Intentions...
Doug & Ben celebrate the new year and plan their intentions for the year while enjoying bourbon and non-alcoholic beer.
Immaculate what?
Doug & Ben BOTH enjoy some holiday-themed beverages and discuss the holiday season.
You're Not the Star, Honey
Nicole D'Angelo joins Ben & Doug to discuss music direction and neurodivergence in the arts.
Thankful
Doug & Ben reflect on the development of Toi Toi Tipsy and what they are grateful for professionally and personally.
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.
Just sing!
Doug & Ben discuss the challenging and valuable realities of mentorship and validation while enjoying beers from North Carolina & California.
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.
The Four Peas
Doug & Ben chat about their favorite Austrian tenor's new album and the challenges of role preparation as neurodiverse individuals.
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.
New Beginnings (Half-Sober Edition)
Doug & Ben discuss their summer activities and plans for season three while enjoying beer from California & North Carolina,
But wait, there's more!
Doug & Ben discuss the last two years of podcasting and wrap up season two.
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.
Suspend Your Disbelief
Olivia Rominiyi joins Doug & Ben to discuss competitions, fach, and the 'suspension of disbelief' while enjoying some old favorites.