Toi Toi Tipsy

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 MailSupport the show

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 MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss arts education, education reform, and process-over-product artistry.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Internationally 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 MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss long-term goal planning based on intention while enjoying an American Ginger Root tea and an Italian spritz.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Dean 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 MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beverages from North Carolina and Colorado while discussing the use of AI in music.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & 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 MailSupport the show

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

Doug & Ben BOTH enjoy some holiday-themed beverages and discuss the holiday season.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Nicole D'Angelo joins Ben & Doug to discuss music direction and neurodivergence in the arts.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben reflect on the development of Toi Toi Tipsy and what they are grateful for professionally and personally.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Irina & 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 MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss the challenging and valuable realities of mentorship and validation while enjoying beers from North Carolina & California.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben chat about their favorite Austrian tenor's new album and the challenges of role preparation as neurodiverse individuals.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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 Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss their summer activities and plans for season three while enjoying beer from California & North Carolina,Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss the last two years of podcasting and wrap up season two.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Alison Moritz & Matthew Chellis join Doug & Ben to share their perspectives from the "other side" of the audition table. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Olivia Rominiyi joins Doug & Ben to discuss competitions, fach, and the 'suspension of disbelief' while enjoying some old favorites.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Danny Belcher joins Doug & Ben to discuss premiering new works and American opera while enjoying their favorite breakfast beverages.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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 Fan MailSupport the show

Alejandra Sandoval joins Doug & Ben, and they discuss marketing & social media while enjoying beer from North Carolina & Wisconsin.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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 Fan MailSupport the show

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 Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Wyoming and North Carolina while reviewing the film starring Angelina Jolie, MARIA.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss Nico Muhly's DARK SISTERS and W.A. Mozart's DON GIOVANNI with Kiana Lily, Metropolitan Opera District Winner.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss various resolutions for the new while enjoying beer from Wyoming and North Carolina.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss many aspects of the holidays while enjoying holiday-themed beers.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss artistic burnout, self-care, and coping strategies while enjoying cocktails.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss the season of Advent and the history of sacred & secular music while enjoying beer from Oskar Blues Brewing & Russian River Brewing Company.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug, Ben & special guest Dr. Nicholas Perna enjoy beer and bourbon from North Carolina and Colorado while they discuss balancing performing, teaching, and having a personal life.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss individual and class-based approaches to post-secondary vocal training while enjoying beer from North Carolina and Colorado.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug, Ben, and special guest Allie Brault discuss Jewish art song and Ilse Weber while enjoying various beers from across the United States.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss Doug's experience as a middle school choir teacher philosophies on education while enjoying beer from Brevard, NC and Fort Collins, CO. To donate to those affected by Hurricane Helene, check the link in our Instagram bio.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben are joined by Nicole Plummer, mezzo-soprano, and they enjoy beer from several different regions of the United States while discussing Jennifer Higdon's Cold Mountain.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beer from Colorado and North Caroline, recap their summers, and discuss future plans for themselves and season two.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy North Carolina beers and chat with Derek Studt about what it means to be a multi-faceted artist in 2024. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug and Ben chat about the good, bad, and ugly of academia and its role in the development of artistry.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben chat with Dr. Emely Phelps about humorously short synopses of operas and the intricacies of problematic composers.We apologize for the audio quality; we recorded this episode on-site at Jackie O's Brewery.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug, Ben, and special guest, René Vazquez discuss the queer experience on the stage and beyond. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss two iconic female heroines in opera and enjoy the true American beer.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy celebrate St. Patrick's Day by enjoying Black Velvet and discussing folk music.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy various Appalachian beers and chat with two special guests from Opera Columbus, Dane Suarez and Hilary Ginther.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben discuss the joys and struggles of the rehearsal process, tech week, and performances.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben enjoy beet beer, chat about art song, and mention their favorite French baritone.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben have beer from North Carolina and chat about networking, wintry weather, and balls.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben chat about their favorite operas with female principal roles. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Doug & Ben chat about the holidays, their favorite memories, movies, and songs, and enjoy some spiked eggnog!Send us Fan MailSupport the show