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Doug & Ben chat about life as performers & educators, the performing arts, and its relevance to the world all while drinking beer.
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- State of the Opera · 51 min · Saison 4 Épisode 2Allie Brault joins Doug and Ben to discuss current issues in opera while enjoying Sauvignon Blanc. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Broken Promises · 45 min · Saison 4 Épisode 1Doug and Ben discuss plans for the season, life changes, and promises while enjoying Sauvignon Blanc and Mexican lager. Cheers to Season 4! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Limoncello makes Doug teary-eyed... · 48 min · Saison 3 Épisode 20Doug & Ben reminisce on this last season, discuss Timothee Chalomet's statement on opera, and share plans for season 4. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- The Tasteful Tenor · 45 min · Saison 3 Épisode 19International Heldentenor Clay Hilley joins Doug & Ben to talk about his artistic journey, singing Wagner, and handling negative press. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Creative Activity Update · 34 min · Saison 3 Épisode 18Doug & Ben discuss progress on their creative activity and their plans for the rest of 2026 while enjoying limoncello spritz and soda water. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Correlating Careers (Nicole Cloutier) · 54 min · Saison 3 Épisode 17Julliard-trained opera coach and pianist, Nicole Cloutier, join Doug & Ben to discuss the necessity of correlating careers for musicians of the 21st-century. Send us Fan Mail…
- Reform in Arts Education · 43 min · Saison 3 Épisode 16Doug & Ben discuss arts education, education reform, and process-over-product artistry. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- An Accidental Composer (Lori Laitman) · 52 min · Saison 3 Épisode 15Internationally renowned American composer, Lori Laitman, joins Doug and Ben to discuss her children's opera and social issues while drinking various seltzers. Send us Fan Mail…
- An Integrated Life · 30 min · Saison 3 Épisode 14Doug & Ben discuss long-term goal planning based on intention while enjoying an American Ginger Root tea and an Italian spritz. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Let your freak flag fly! · 46 min · Saison 3 Épisode 13Dean Marino, actor & director, joins Doug & Ben to discuss regional theatre and hot-topics in the performing arts while enjoying a multitude of beverages. Send us Fan Mail…
- Clanker? I hardly know her... · 42 min · Saison 3 Épisode 12Doug & Ben enjoy beverages from North Carolina and Colorado while discussing the use of AI in music. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Tenor Talk: Honor Your Instrument · 45 min · Saison 3 Épisode 11Doug & Ben are joined by Rick Hale and Nic Stark to chat about all things tenor while enjoying a vast assortment of beverages. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Resolutions or Intentions... · 28 min · Saison 3 Épisode 10Doug & Ben celebrate the new year and plan their intentions for the year while enjoying bourbon and non-alcoholic beer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Immaculate what? · 28 min · Saison 3 Épisode 9Doug & Ben BOTH enjoy some holiday-themed beverages and discuss the holiday season. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- You're Not the Star, Honey · 46 min · Saison 3 Épisode 8Nicole D'Angelo joins Ben & Doug to discuss music direction and neurodivergence in the arts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Thankful · 29 min · Saison 3 Épisode 7Doug & Ben reflect on the development of Toi Toi Tipsy and what they are grateful for professionally and personally. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- An Extraordinary Life · 47 min · Saison 3 Épisode 6Irina & Lucas Meachem join Doug & Ben to discuss self-doubt, fatherhood, parenting, and social media while enjoying various beverages throughout the United States. Send us Fan…
- Just sing! · 45 min · Saison 3 Épisode 4Doug & Ben discuss the challenging and valuable realities of mentorship and validation while enjoying beers from North Carolina & California. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
- Toi Toi Grumpy · 34 min · Saison 3 Épisode 4Tom 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 · 29 min · Saison 3 Épisode 3Doug & Ben chat about their favorite Austrian tenor's new album and the challenges of role preparation as neurodiverse individuals. Send us Fan Mail Support the show







