Best JENNIFER HOBBS Podcasts (2024)

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0074 - Under the Sea with the cast of Rusalka 36:29

4d ago36:29

36:29

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammell discusses the Los Angeles premiere of Rusalka with guests soprano Rachel Blaustein, mezzo Erin Alford, tenor Derrek Stark, and bass Steve Pence. Get your tickets now! Friday July 12, 2024 Saturday July 13, 2024 Sunday July 14, 2024 Friday July 19, 2024 Saturday July 20, 2024 Sunday July 21, 2024 All shows at …

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0073 - Bilingual Madama Butterfly with Eiki Isomura and Josh Shaw 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel does a deep dive with co-librettiests Josh Shaw and Eiki Isomura before the revival of POP's hit Japanese/English production of Madama Butterfly. Get your tickets now! They are going fast because the Opera America annual conference is in Los Angeles during the run. JACCC's Aratani Theatre Saturday June 1, 2024…

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0072 - 2024/25 Season Preview with Josh Shaw 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with Josh Shaw to discuss POP's upcoming 2024/25 season. Full season ticket packages on sale now! Don't miss the revival of the bilingual Japanese/English Madama Butterfly at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo. Two Weekends ONLY June 1,2,7,9 2024By Pacific Opera Project

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0071 - The Stars of Die Fledermaus, Continued! 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

Avery Boettcher, Schyler Vargas, and Chloe Sundet had some more funny stories to share! One Weekend ONLY February 17-18, 2024 Thorne Hall, Occidental CollegeBy Pacific Opera Project

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0070 - A toast to the stars of Die Fledermaus! 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses the upcoming production of Die Fledermaus with cast members Avery Boettcher, Schyler Vargas, and Chloe Sundet. One Weekend ONLY February 17-18, 2024 Thorne Hall, Occidental CollegeBy Pacific Opera Project

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Writing Dark Romance with Khardine Gray & Faith Summers 1:11:46

7M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

This episode is with my clients and authors, Khardine Gray / Faith Summers. We discuss her career, the evolution of her writing process, and making her dark romance her own. About Khardine Gray Khardine Gray is a USA Today Bestselling author who loves writing sizzling hot contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance. She also wri…

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0069 - Order in the Court! with Rachel Policar, William Grundler, and Caleb Yanez Glickman 40:13

9M ago40:13

40:13

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel sits down with soprano Rachel Policar, tenor William Grundler, and conductor Caleb Yanez Glickman to discuss the Los Angeles PREMIERE! of Derek Wang's Scalia/Ginsberg, paired with the Gilbert & Sullivan early one act comedy Trial by Jury, which in true POP-style, is reimagined in 1980's LA Divorce Court. Scali…

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0068 - Christine Li and Tiffany Ho (AKA Hansel and Gretel) 29:22

12M ago29:22

29:22

Jennifer Miller Hammel talks opera, sweets, and childhood trauma with POP favorites Christine Li and Tiffany Ho. Come see them as the title characters in Hansel and Gretel at Descanso Gardens. The show is free with admission to the gardens! PLEASE bring kids! The opera has been abridged to 1 hour and translated into English. Friday August 4, 2023 |…

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0067 - 2023/24 Season Preview with Josh Shaw 46:47

12M ago46:47

46:47

Get the inside scoop on the 2023/24 "Hollywood" Season at POP with host Jennifer Miller Hammel and Artistic Director Josh Shaw. Season tickets on sale now at pacificoperaproject.comBy Pacific Opera Project

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0066 - Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, the Young Lovers of Pirates 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel catches up with the "young lovers" Mable and Frederic, portrayed by Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, in POP's about to open production of Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale

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0065 - Set Sail with Ruth and the Pirate King 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

44:00

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses opera training, voice types, musical theater, SONDHEIM!, and tropical drinks with old friends Emily Geller and Jake Stamatis, Ruth and the Pirate King in POP's upcomming Pirates of Penzance. Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn GlendaleBy POPeracast

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"I couldn't keep the mask on any longer. I had to get on a mission of self-care." -Scott Grotbo 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

40:47

Scott Grotbo joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today. After 28 years of service in the Air Force, this retired veteran now owns and leads a veteran retreat called Moraine View R & R where he is working to provide a space for veterans to come for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual strengthening. He didn't get there easily though folks. He ha…

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0064 - Get to know Katherine Powers, POP's new ED 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

39:59

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel (RE!)-introduces Katherine Powers to the POP audience. Get your tickets to POPaganza on April 26, 2023 NOW. It is almost sold out! Pirates of Penzance May 19-28, 2023 at Forest Lawn Glendale.By Pacific Opera Project

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0063 - TWITCH Livestream with Arnold Livingston Geis and E. Scott Levin to discuss #SUPERFLUTE 2:01

1+ y ago2:01

2:01

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel plays video games with E. Scott Levin and Arnold Livingston Geis while discussing #superflute!By Pacific Opera Project

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Living the Writing Dream with Beverly Jenkins 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

This episode is with my favorite author Beverly Jenkins. We discuss her career, writing, and the need for diversity in romance. About Beverly Jenkins Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She …

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What Makes Tropes Addictive with Jennifer Hilt 1:29:12

1+ y ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover with host Dana Pittman, a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader. This episode is we discuss how tropes keep your reader up way past their bedtime because you’ve …

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From Zero to a Novel with Marie Hobbs 1:25:51

1+ y ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover with host Dana Pittman, a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader. In this episode, we discuss the importance of trusting the writing process and the significance …

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Write What You Can, Not What You Can't with Juanita Campbell-Rasmus 1:30:14

1+ y ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover with host Dana Pittman, a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader. This episode we discuss what happens when you decide to pivot, to make a change, to find a way… …

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Writing Dreams on Hold 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

26:05

Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover with host Dana Pittman, a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who's been putting their dreams on hold. We discuss th…

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Celebrate the Struggle with Author Emily Jacobs, Author of "Live Your Life For You, Not Your Mom" 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

Emily joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today as she shares how her journey unexpectedly changed her plans for the future. After 20 years working as a nurse, Emily's path shifted to coaching others in areas of health and wellness. As a child, Emily learned a lot of tools from her relationship with her mother. Those tools were necessary for her to …

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Holding Space for Your Addictive Novel 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

13:22

Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover. Host Dana Pittman is a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader. For more information and to leave questions, visit www.danjatales.com. For more information and to…

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0062 - POP Favorites Janet Todd and Meagan Martin talk Ercole 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

20:58

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel is joined by Janet Todd (Butterfly, Yum-Yum, Mimi) and Meagan Martin (Mercedes, Rosina, Tisbe) to dish about all things Ercole! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.…

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0061 - Ercole Himself! (Tenor Logan Webber) 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel talks with tenor Logan Webber about his title role of Ercole. (AKA Hercules!) GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.

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0060 - Ercole su'l Termodonte Countertenors Michael Skarke and Kyle Tingzon 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discuss singing high notes and other Baroque concerns with countertenors Michael Skarke and Kyle Tingzon. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back with the US Premiere of Vivaldi's Ercole su'l Termodonte at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.…

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Retrain your brain: Jennifer & Del Saam chat about anger 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

Del Saam joins me again on Celebrate the Struggle to chat about the affects of PTS and how it can resonate in the form of anger. Anger is a common characteristic in individuals who struggle with the affects of trauma. Del tells us about his journey to work on learning new tools to reshape our thinking and our actions.…

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0059 - The Immersion of Ercole su'l Termodonte 24:19

1+ y ago24:19

24:19

Josh Shaw and Jennifer Miller Hammel discuss Vivaldi's recently re-discovered Ercole su'l Termodonte, POP's upcoming Immersive Baroque Opera experience. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! POP is back at the intimate Highland Park Ebell Club for 8 performances January 6 - 21.

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"It took me eight years to learn how to sleep." - Del Saam discusses the post traumatic growth journey. 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

Del Saam joins me today on Celebrate the Struggle to discuss how his struggles with post traumatic stress have led him on a journey of healing. The journey continues as Del, an Army Veteran, now dedicates his life to serving others as he continues on. his post traumatic growth journey. Del is a Mentor Coordinator for Veterans Treatment Court, a Nat…

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Remembering Brandon J. Gibson 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

Today we learned Brandon J. Gibson, the librettist for I Can't Breath, passed away. In his memory we wanted to re-post our interview with him and composer Leslie Burrs from April 2022 about POP's production of I Can't Breath. Brandon's Memorial Page: https://everloved.com/life-of/brandon-gibson/

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October 6th Cawvey Day 8:09

2y ago8:09

8:09

Cawvey Day is a day that we remember our fallen sister and NUMBER 2, Jessica Cawvey. We love you Cawvster!

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"Sharing my story has helped me to heal." -Jill Riley 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

Jilly Riley joins me today on Celebrate the Struggle to share her story. Abandoned twice in two different countries, the trauma started at a young age. Jill learned how to put on a face that wouldn't allow others to know what was really going on in her life. After being adopted, her adoptive father molested her and her sister. Meanwhile, Jill's mot…

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0058 - Amy Lawrence, Soprano and POP resident Choreographer 23:35

2y ago23:35

23:35

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel chats with Amy Lawrence about her operatic journey and multifaceted contributions to many of POP's most memerable productions! http://www.sopranoamylawrence.com/ http://amylawrencedance.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/…

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0057 - Oriana Falla and Arnold Livingston Geis, Operatic Power Couple 29:20

2y ago29:20

29:20

POP Favorites Oriana Falla and Arnold Livingston Geis join POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel to discuss their path to opera, getting friend-zone'd, 1950's kitsch, and the upcoming production of Elixer of Love. https://orianafalla.com/ https://www.arnoldlivingstongeis.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://…

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0056 - Kyle Naig, Elixer of Love and Ercole su'l Termodonte conductor 24:32

2y ago24:32

24:32

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller-Hammel discusses the 50's inspired production of Elixer of Love with conductor Kyle Naig, and they also preview the concept of POP's January 2023 imersive baroque opera house experience Ercole su'l Termodonte. https://www.kylenaig.com/ Get your tickets to Elixer of Love (or season tickets?!) now at https://www.pacifi…

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Don't be your biggest adversary! 10:19

2y ago10:19

10:19

What are the things in your life that hold you back the most? What self-limiting beliefs to you carry with you that you haven't even identified that you are hanging on to them? For me, I am my biggest adversary. I am the one that I battle with the most to get out of my head. I see that. I know that. I'm going to continue doing something about it! W…

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Legacies live on. RIP Steve Cole 7:18

2y ago7:18

7:18

“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” Peter Stople

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Be stronger than your inner critic! 36:21

2y ago36:21

36:21

Jennifer "Taz" Vazquez joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today to chat about her journey and how she has grown stronger than her inner critic. After dedicating over twenty-five years in a successful military career, Taz continued to battle depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She is now a Life Coach, EFT Master-Practitioner, Fitness Ins…

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Relapsing from a bad habit doesn't mean you failed and have to return to it. 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

Air Force and Army Veteran, Cory Schidler, joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today. After two decades serving in the military Cory now continues to serve others as a Behavior Change Health Coach. Cory is the owner of Core Fitness AZ. After getting the courage to open up his own gym, Cory was deployed which left his wife and father-in-law to "hold …

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"Figure out what you are passionate about and make a plan."- Jeremy Wells 45:35

2y ago45:35

45:35

Jeremy Wells joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today to chat about his journey to becoming a business owner of Wells Firearms & Training. Wells is an Army Veteran whose passion for weapons and teaching others has led him down a path to doing just that. Wells educates others on firearms safety, but also continues to prioritize ongoing learning hims…

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What is post traumatic growth? 9:35

2y ago9:35

9:35

I think by now we have all heard the term "post traumatic stress disorder" or PTSD, but have you heard about post traumatic growth? Post traumatic growth is the journey that one can take after trauma that comes to them. To connect with me more about this or my podcast Celebrate the Struggle just visit www.thejenniferhobbs.com or email me at jennife…

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0055 - Into the Woods 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

POPeracast host Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses the behind the scenes aspect of POP's most technically ambitions show yet with long-time POP costumer Maggie Green and Artistic Director Josh Shaw. Subscribe to POPeracast! https://poperacast.libsyn.com/ Into the Woods is SOLD OUT! Don't miss out again! 2022-23 Season Tickets available at https://www…

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Stick it out with me! 3:26

2y ago3:26

3:26

Sometimes things in our lives that we are hoping and praying for, don't happen as quickly as we would like. Remember to stay true to yourself and stick it out. Sounds cheesy...but follow your heart!

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Make Self-Care a Priority 5:27

2y ago5:27

5:27

Things are going crazy hay-wire in our world and that doesn't mean things slow down at home or in your personal/professsional life. Remember to breathe and take time for yourself. Take at least 30 minutes for a little bit of self-care because that is the priority!

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Life is not linear 9:14

2y ago9:14

9:14

Life is not linear. It is full of ups and downs. I encourage you to focus on the strength that got you to where you are today rather than your shortcomings. I challenge you to not focus on other's shortcomings all the time. "It is not so difficult to develop a loving attitude toward yourself and others. Rather than searching for shortcomings, love …

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0054 - 2022-23 Season Preview with Josh Shaw 27:37

2y ago27:37

27:37

Jennifer Miller Hammel discusses the 2022-23 season with POP Artistic Director Josh Shaw. For the first time full season tickets are available! Get yours now at https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/season-tickets

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Where are you going? 14:43

2y ago14:43

14:43

We don't always have to know exactly where we are going. However, it is best that we take time to pause and allow ourselves to just breathe and JUST BE. As Anina Blankenship mentioned in my very first episode of Celebrate the Struggle, let's be "human beings rather than human doers". After taking time to breathe and just BE, trust the conviction yo…

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Celebrate the Struggle with Jared Diehl: Living to Thrive Rather than Survive 38:55

2y ago38:55

38:55

At twenty-two Jared Diehl was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and joins me today to share about how he has not allowed his struggles to keep him from making an impact in this world. Jared shares about his suicidal ideations and his attempt to take his life which left him in a coma. Seven days later he woke up. After five months in recovery, he coul…

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Give yourself some grace. You’re doing great! 4:13

2y ago4:13

4:13

Inspired from the words of a friend, remember today that you are doing good!

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Off on a tangent with the Wildman 14:11

2y ago14:11

14:11

Wildman joins me on the show to chat about something we never got to because we got off on a tangent. Check it out as we chat more about Care in the Community.

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Once a Marine always a Marine 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

26:43

Anthony joins me on the show today to chat about growing up as a military brat, then on to becoming a Veteran himself. We chat about his perseverance as he juggles being a full-time student, working part-time, and caring for a new baby.

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Be Vulnerable 7:09

2+ y ago7:09

7:09

Give yourself permission to be vulnerable. Overcome the fear and judgement and trust that you know what you are doing! “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”- Brené Brown

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