An Accidental Composer (Lori Laitman)

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.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/support]

The Tasteful Tenor

International Heldentenor Clay Hilley joins Doug & Ben to talk about his artistic journey, singing Wagner, and handling negative press.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/support]

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. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/support]

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. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/support]

Reform in Arts Education

Doug & Ben discuss arts education, education reform, and process-over-product artistry. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2243169/support]