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The misadventures of two opera singers of dubious sobriety, with hosts Gideon Dabi and Stephen Costello. The latest in the world of classical music, opera, entertainment, and culture with a wide variety of guests.

Gideon Dabi and Stephen Costello


    • Aug 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Dabi and Costello, August 11, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 49:39


    Dabi and Costello grapple with the question as to whether or not we are the unintentional gatekeepers of our own industry. OJ Simpson says he won't dine out in LA for fear of sitting next to the "real killer" while Chinese state media insults its gold-medal female athletes. Be sure to like and subscribe!

    Dabi and Costello, August 4, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 63:53


    Season premiere! We are back from our respective engagements in different corners of the midwest and ready to talk shop. Like the horror sequel nobody wanted, COVID is back. What does it mean for us? Novak Djokovic turns himself into a (d)joke while Bo Skovhus saves Bayreuth singing from the wings. All this and more on today's show. Be sure to like and subscribe!

    Dabi and Costello, June 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 59:00


    Scottish Opera pulls its Nixon in China production from award consideration after a Twitter backlash. Was it unfair or do they have a point? John Cusack has a meltdown over a salute to the troops while a North Korean defector says our Ivy League institutions are worse than North Korea's in their groupthink. All this and more in a special in-person episode live! Be sure to subscribe and leave a nice review on iTunes and Spotify!

    Dabi and Costello, June 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 66:14


    Matt Cappy joins Dabi and Costello today to discuss his brand new album, Tales of the Tape! Matt has been featured on several Grammy Award winning albums and tours from the likes of John Legend, Jay-Z, The Roots, and many more! Plus, a discussion about recitatives and whether or not Gideon is being too hard on Dr. Fauci. Be sure to leave us a glowing review! Album available on https://mattcappy.com/ and all streaming services.

    Dabi and Costello, June 7, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 52:17


    LeBron James walks out on the tournament while PGA golfer Jon Rahm is forced out of his. Fauci's emails go public, but does it change anything? Dabi and Costello are back in the recording studio and the voice studio - both for the show and for upcoming summer performances. Give a listen!

    Dabi and Costello, May 17, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 55:12


    Apple tells Facebook to suck lemons while NY loses its mask mandate. The return to the concert halls has begun! Internationally acclaimed baritone Justin Austin joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more. Be sure to leave us a great iTunes review!

    Dabi and Costello, May 10, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 70:02


    The NHL beclowns itself again and Dartmouth cracks down on cheaters while baritone Matthias Goerne sues an orchestra over a COVID-related cancellation. Former county prosecutor Jordan Rickards joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more! 

    Dabi and Costello, May 3, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 50:59


    New York will be wide open for business in two weeks while Stephen is forced to record literally out on the street! What does this mean for the arts? Plus, Russian olympians want to use Katyusha instead of their suspended national anthem but the committee won’t allow it. Dabi and Costello, live from Dallas and from New York City!

    Dabi and Costello, April 19, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 66:15


    Live performances are inching closer while SLATE says we ditch those pesky masks while outside. Plus, COVID-sniffing dogs and the contentious vaccine passport! Pianist/conductor/coach/teacher/Renaissance man Anthony Manoli joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this, his career and philosophy, and more!

    Dabi and Costello, April 12, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 61:51


    Justin Timberlake deliberately set up Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction,” says her stylist, and a homeless guy poses as a USC player for days until he’s asked to take a few kicks. Metropolitan Opera mezzo Heather Johnson joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more! Be sure to leave us a glowing review on iTunes!

    Dabi and Costello, April 5, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 61:26


    On today's show, is music school “irrelevant”? Meanwhile, Broadway reopened for 36 minutes and Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred manages to unite Georgia Democrats and Republicans against him. All this and more! 

    Dabi and Costello, March 29, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 54:33


    An NHL referee is caught cheating and the Suez Canal is open again all as Broadway begins preparations to reopen. All this and more! Be sure to subscribe and review us on iTunes!

    Dabi and Costello, March 22, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 76:59


    with John Relyea, bass-baritone. The reaction to the death of James Levine, a tennis player who couldn't care less, and Chicago Cubs prospect is busted with over twenty pounds of meth. A fun show as always!

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