//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~6c835bc456047565fb41d35e14cef9bc7f303aeb12d3d8fb97baf6940c0e4fee Doug & Ben chat about life as performers & educators, the performing arts, and its relevance to the world all while drinking beer. Sat, 09 May 2026 10:02:17 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17837734-the-mother-of-us-all.mp3 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.  Send us a text Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17837734-the-mother-of-us-all.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17773770-new-beginnings-half-sober-edition.mp3 Doug & Ben discuss their summer activities and plans for season three while enjoying beer from California & North Carolina, Send us a text Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17773770-new-beginnings-half-sober-edition.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17216958-but-wait-there-s-more.mp3 Doug & Ben discuss the last two years of podcasting and wrap up season two. Send us a text Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17216958-but-wait-there-s-more.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17217230-thank-you-that-ll-be-all.mp3 Alison Moritz & Matthew Chellis join Doug & Ben to share their perspectives from the "other side" of the audition table.  Send us a text Fri, 23 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/17217230-thank-you-that-ll-be-all.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16921244-suspend-your-disbelief.mp3 Olivia Rominiyi joins Doug & Ben to discuss competitions, fach, and the 'suspension of disbelief' while enjoying some old favorites. Send us a text Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16921244-suspend-your-disbelief.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16921226-just-a-bunch-of-mutts.mp3 Danny Belcher joins Doug & Ben to discuss premiering new works and American opera while enjoying their favorite breakfast beverages. Send us a text Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16921226-just-a-bunch-of-mutts.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16816468-unity-variety-balance.mp3 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. Send us a text Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16816468-unity-variety-balance.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16797239-doomscrollin-4-dummies.mp3 Alejandra Sandoval joins Doug & Ben, and they discuss marketing & social media while enjoying beer from North Carolina & Wisconsin. Send us a text Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16797239-doomscrollin-4-dummies.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16781651-is-there-a-doctor-on-this-plane.mp3 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. Send us a text Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16781651-is-there-a-doctor-on-this-plane.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16560703-bel-canto-or-bust.mp3 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. Send us a text Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/episodes/16560703-bel-canto-or-bust.mp3