Best Ian Wallace Podcasts (2024)

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Denyce Graves in a Pantsuit! ft. Kenneth Kellogg 55:56

3h ago55:56

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Alright, this week…it’s the first week in November in America and the election is the only thing we can think about. We have no idea if America will still be a thing by the time you hear this…but we will try to continue the conversation about politics…I mean opera. Then…a free throw from bass Kenneth Kellogg who is set to make his Chicago debut in …

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61: SOTS Skankfest Vegas: Mark Normand, Sam Tallent, Dan Cummins, Aaron Berg & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 61 1:20:25

24m ago1:20:25

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Stand-Up On The Spot at Skankfest Vegas! Featuring completely improvised sets from Mark Normand, Sam Tallent, Dan Cummins, Aaron Berg & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Summer Camp to Milfs, Grunting, Growing up in a Trailer Park, Vegas stories & more! You know…

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Episode 48: Loss 20:54

5h ago20:54

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On this episode I discuss how feelings of loss can sometimes lead to other painful feelings and emotions arising.By Ian Wallace

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Opera Creeps! 53:20

8d ago53:20

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Alright, it’s Halloween, and we’re here to warn you about opera characters you don’t want to be alone with in the woods…and wouldn’t you know it, none of them are bears! Plus we have lots of listener mail, so we are going to do something extra horrifying and skip the Two Minute Drill. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @ope…

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Episode 47: The horrors of online stalking 29:34

2d ago29:34

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In this episode I explore the anxiety, fear and worry that can stem from not knowing who is watching us, or saying things about us which we can’t control or stop.By Ian Wallace

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Battle of the Butterflies! ft. Ermonela Jaho 1:08:17

13d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

[@ 1 min] It’s the return of TKO, when we pit two sopranos against each other, one American and one Italian, in the obstacle course that is Madama Butterfly… [@ 39 min] And then, Ermonela Jaho, one of the undisputed great Cio-Cio San’s of our time, takes a Free Throw on her signature role. [@ 55 min] And, in the listener mailbag, a field report on …

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60: SOTS: Ian Fidance, Jason Banks, Damon Darling, Fumi Abe, Lea'h Sampson & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 60 1:24:48

8d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Ian Fidance, Jason Banks, Damon Darling, Fumi Abe, Lea'h Sampson & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from T-Pain to Tony Hawk, Camouflage, Breakdancing, Joe Biden, & more! You know Ian Fidance from his p…

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Episode 46: Do you ever feel invisible? 28:35

10d ago28:35

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Today I explore the feelings of being invisible; getting pushed by in queues and not getting served at the bar. Sound familiar? Why is this and what can you do to change it?By Ian Wallace

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Unmixed Doubles! ft. Galeano Salas and Antonin Rondepierre 1:15:38

13d ago1:15:38

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[@ 4 min] It’s a Tenor Double Header! We go inside the huddle with two singers making their North American debuts in lead roles. First up, Mexican-American tenor Galeano Salas, who is set to co-star in La Traviata in Detroit opposite FOS Emily Pogorelc. Then, we speak to baroque specialist Antonin Rondepierre, who sings a title role in Acis and Gal…

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Episode 45: Growing through the pain of teenage years 30:44

18d ago30:44

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I can still remember the pain I went through in my teenage years. 50 years later I explore the affect it had on me.By Ian Wallace

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Nothing Compares 2 Sinéad Campbell Wallace! 1:08:56

20d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

[@ 3 min] Sinéad Campbell Wallace goes Inside the Huddle! The Irish soprano shares how she began her career singing Handel and Mozart then took a long break to start a family and returned to singing as a Jugendliche dramatische Sopran. With a Salome and an Elsa already under her belt, she is making her American debut as Leonora in Washington Nation…

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Nothing Compares 2 Sinéad Campbell Wallace! 1:08:55

22d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

[@ 3 min] Sinéad Campbell Wallace goes Inside the Huddle! The Irish soprano shares how she began her career singing Handel and Mozart then took a long break to start a family and returned to singing as a Jugendliche dramatische Sopran. With a Salome and an Elsa already under her belt, she is making her American debut as Leonora in Washington Nation…

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59: SOTS: Jordan Jensen, Libbie Higgins, Toby McMullen, Ken Flores, Luke Null & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 59 1:36:40

22d ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Jordan Jensen, Libbie Higgins, Toby McMullen, Ken Flores, Luke Null & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Skydiving to Handicap Dating Apps, Tortas, Night Club Stories, Jordan Jensen's Type & more! Yo…

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Episode 44: Parenting and reliving our past 27:06

1M ago27:06

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Is how we parent our children influenced by our own parents, and how they raised us? Once we become parents, how can we learn from our past to do the best by our children?By Ian Wallace

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Sex, Drugs, and Opera! ft. Ricky Ian Gordon 59:59

1M ago59:59

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[@ 2 min] We go Inside the Huddle with Ricky Ian Gordon. The prolific American composer of operas such as "A Coffin in Egypt," "The Grapes of Wrath," and "Orpheus and Euridice" has another credit to add: author! Ricky will share anecdotes from his new memoir, Seeing Through: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera.[@ 35 min] And then…a field report fr…

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Episode 43: People watching 17:46

1M ago17:46

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There is much humour to be found in observing human interactions. In this episode I talk about how watching humans never ceases to amaze and fascinate me.By Ian Wallace

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The Bonnie Banks of Mumbai! ft. Vanessa Becerra 59:50

1M ago59:50

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[@ 4 min] We go Inside the Huddle with Vanessa Becerra. The Peruvian and Mexican American soprano is set to make her Chicago Opera Theater debut in the title role of Ferdinando Paer’s Leonora. She joins OBS for a frank conversation about how she distinguished herself as an artist and how her Latina identity opened up new opportunities. [@ 37 min] P…

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58: SOTS: Maz Jobrani, Orny Adams, Alfred Robles, Jason Ellis, Sara Weinshenk & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 58 1:28:27

1M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from & more! You know Maz Jobrani from his special The Birds & The Bees, Brown and Friendly & The Immigrant. Orny Adams you know from Teen Wolf and his special More Th…

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Episode 42: Motivation and challenging boundaries. 21:58

2M ago21:58

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How can we find the motivation to transcend boundaries? In this episode I explore what could be preventing us from making the changes needed to achieve our aims.By Ian Wallace

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Shows We Want to See! ft. Huw Montague Rendall 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

[@ 2 min] t’s fall, time for pumpkin-spice and football, and the OBS team shortlists what we want to see in the 2024-2025 opera season... [@ 21 min] And speaking of people you’ll want to hear this season, we have a Free Throw from Oliver’s super-crush Huw Montague Rendall as he gets set to make his house and role debut as Billy Budd in Vienna. [@ 2…

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Episode 41: Skills and abilities 17:01

2M ago17:01

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Some things you find easy might be hard for others, and vice versa. In this episode I explore the confusing subject of how we see the world.By Ian Wallace

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George’s Last Dance! ft. Javier Camarena 1:08:57

2M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

[@ 4 min] It’s time to retire George's number. That’s right, it’s his final episode after nine years as a cohost on the OBS. The team say their goodbyes and reminisce about the good times (and a few of the bad...)[@ 25 min] Then… It’s a 'Free Throw' from Javier Camarena who is set to make his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut as the Duke in "Rigoletto".…

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57: SOTS NYC: Joe Gatto, Akaash Singh, Big Jay Oakerson, Kevin Ryan, H. Foley & J Watkins | Ep 57 1:32:20

2M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Akaash SIngh, Joe Gatto, Big Jay Oakerson, Kevin Ryan, H. Foley & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. You know Joe Gatto from Impractical Jokers. Akaash Singh from Flagrant and his one hour special Gaslit. Big Jay Oakerson you …

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Episode 40: Warning signs of toxic relationships. 18:03

2M ago18:03

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What’s fixable, and what’s not? This can be a controversial and thought-provoking conservation, and one we should all be having.By Ian Wallace

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From Philly with Love! ft. Missy Mazzoli 55:26

2M ago55:26

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[@ 4 min] It's a post-Labor Day weekend double header, as we go 'Inside the Huddle' with composer Missy Mazzoli, as she preps to open "The Listeners" at Opera Philadelphia...[@ 33 min] ...and then, for the first time ever, we host a designer on the OBS: it's lighting designer Christine Binder...Set your clocks! Season Ten of the OBS starts on Thurs…

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Episode 39: I feel dreadful 13:38

2M ago13:38

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Great, but what does that actually mean? Identifying the problem is one thing, reflecting on how that problem makes you feel might be more meaningful communication.By Ian Wallace

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A Full DNC Hangover! ft. Nicole Heaston 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

[@ 5 min] Next month, our Friends of the Show Opera Philadelphia will present the North American premiere of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s "The Listeners". We go 'Inside the Huddle' with the opera’s star, soprano Nicole Heaston...[@ 30 min] Then, in the final inning of OBS Season 9, we peek into 'Listener Mailbag'... [@ 40 min] Plus, in the ‘Two…

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56: SOTS: Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg, Craig Conant, JR DeGuzman, Ron G & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 56 1:37:24

2M ago1:37:24

1:37:24

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg, Craig Conant, JR DeGuzman, Ron G & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. You know Jordan Jensen from Bein Ian with Jordan, RIP Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg you know from his hilarious crowd work and specials, …

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Episode 38: Anger 26:14

2M ago26:14

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Is anger a normal emotion or a negative emotion? In this episode I explore how to identify the emotion in anger, so that you can take control of your actions.By Ian Wallace

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Six Free Throws! 59:19

2M ago59:19

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The DNC wreaks havoc on Chicago, and the OBS is not immune! Enjoy these spectacular 'Free Throws' from the OBS archives, with the likes of Isabel Leonard, Lise Davidsen, Julien Prégardien, Enrique Mazzola, Rolando Villazón, and Jonathan Cohen. We're back with an all-new episode next week...GET YOUR VOICE HEARDoperaboxscore.comfacebook.com/obschi1@o…

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Episode 37: Does therapy work? 21:05

3M ago21:05

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I am often asked this by my clients, so in this episode of the podcast I look at what is needed to make it work and last.By Ian Wallace

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Breaking Scholars Liv Redpath and Roberto Kalb! 1:26:49

3M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

[@ 6 min] The 2024 Summer Olympics are in the books and the 2024 Santa Fe Opera season is winding down. We’ll recap our favorite moments of the games, and go 'Inside the Huddle' with soprano Liv Redpath and conductor Roberto Kalb... [@ 1 hour 9 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill’… The Yuval Sharon 'Ring' Cycle is announced, as the Lepage “Machine”…

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55: SOTS: Erik Griffin, Tommy Pope, Dulce Sloan, Wolves of Glendale & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 55 1:21:09

3M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Erik Griffin, Tommy Pope, Dulce Sloan, Wolves of Glendale & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. You know Erik Griffin from Workaholics, Kill Tony, Tommy Pope from Stuff Island and Tires on Netflix, Dulce Sloan from The Daily Sh…

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Episode 36: Painting pictures and losing the content. 20:41

3M ago20:41

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When you communicate and share your feelings, do ever feel like you are not listened too? In this episode of the podcast, I look at effective ways of getting your point across so that you can feel like you are heard.By Ian Wallace

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Ask a Dramaturg! ft. Roger Pines and Zachary Nelson 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

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[@ 3 min] It's an ‘Inside the Huddle’ double play! First, we welcome Roger Pines, one of Operaland’s most accomplished dramaturgs…[@ 21 min] ...and then we speak with baritone Zachary Nelson, currently stealing scenes as Faninal in the Santa Fe Opera production of "Der Rosenkavalier"...[@ 29 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill’… Break out the glows…

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Episode 35: Consequences: Is it me, or you, or us? 19:26

3M ago19:26

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Relationships often breakdown because people want different things, and don’t communicate their desires effectively. This can often lead to a loss of connection.By Ian Wallace

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Protect Celine Dion at All Costs! 55:34

3M ago55:34

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[@ 3 min] Our team has Olympic fever! We’ll break down the best of operatic performances from the Paris Opening Ceremonies, as well as iconic past showings from previous Olympiads… Yeah, that’s right, we’re taking it wayyy back to Barcelona…[@ 38 min] In the ‘Two Minute Drill’… He may have been the one to throw The Punch, but it looks like John Eli…

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