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Monday's Drill made stops in New York, San Francisco, and Boston! Plus, Kurtis breaks out the Newspaper for the last time the Knicks were NBA Champions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Knicks are NBA Champions and the Just End The Suffering podcast is back to break it all down. Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by reacting to the Knicks' first title since 1973 (1:26) and sharing his thoughts on what the championship means for the legacy of this team. Mike is then joined by Dan DeMartini (@DDMart207) of the PGA Tour to preview the 2026 U.S. Open (10:24), which is set to be played at Shinnecock Hills out on Long Island. Mike then reacts to the U.S. Men's National Team's emphatic World Cup opening win over Paraguay (36:06) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Perhaps the best Drill yet made stops in Chicago, Atlanta, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Maestro James Conlon takes a Free Throw on his tenure as Music Director of LA Opera, a post he held for 20 years…and we're rewarding him by letting him talk to Oliver? Poor guy! [@ 23 min] Then, in Monday Evening Quarterback…The Tony Awards were last Sunday, but as many longtime listeners will attest, Weston doesn't know anything about Broadway. Luckily, Ashlee Hardgrave is here to take him through a new segment she's calling, ‘Tonys for Dummies!' [@ 35 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...things are getting messy at Sarasota Opera, but marginally, slightly, a liiiiittle bit less messy at the Kennedy Center? Maybe? GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in Houston, Cleveland, San Diego, and Las Vegas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to kick off the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the first two games of the NBA Finals (1:46), which have seen the Knicks jump out to a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs as they seek their first NBA title since 1973. Mike is then joined by Martino Puccio (@MartinoPooch) for a deep dive into the upcoming World Cup (11:00), which is set to kick off this week in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Mike also weighs in on how the Yankees will navigate Aaron Judge's injury (1:04:11) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Friday's Drill made stops in Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Austin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…tenor and author Ben Bliss goes Inside the Huddle to share his financial survival guide for singers and other freelancers in the performing arts. It's all in his new book, 'Making it Work,' coming to a TedTalk near you! [@ 35 min] Then, in Listener Mailbag...it's a Field Report on Orfeo from Ars Lyrica Houston, starring friend of the show Karim Sulayman! [@ 42 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...let me see here…it says here that…Donald Trump…did something…illegal??? *gasp* With the Kennedy Center??? WHAT??? That can't be…no…yes??? Oh my god??? GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in Philly, Atlanta, Charlotte, and New York!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in OKC, Minneapolis, Chicago, and New Orleans! Plus, fresh off a historic victory in Lawrence, Brian Hanni joins the show to talk KU Baseball! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alright, this week…it's a holiday week! Soooo we're skipping the Two Minute Drill and dipping into the Inside the Huddle archives to replay a pair of recent interviews. [@ 1 min] First up, conductor James Gaffigan tells us why the Komische Oper is a total party! He went Inside the Huddle shortly after being named Music Director of Houston Grand Opera last fall. [@ 38 min] And then...Grammy Award-winning soprano Amanda Forsythe joins us from last summer's Boston Early Music Festival, when she was a mere Grammy-hopeful. That's the OBS Bump, folks. It's powerful. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
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Roger Brown joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with a look ahead to the wrap up of the regular season and the upcoming Granite State baseball playoffs. Talk shifts to football and the latest on NHFootballReport.com with league coaching changes…a new Athletic Director at UNH…and a look at the upcoming Patriots fall schedule. The “Two Minute Drill” features a portion of an interview with Exeter Bluehawk baseball coach Bruce Joyce
Monday's Drill made stops in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, and Miami!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in San Francisco, Seattle, and DC! Plus, Horse Racng Expert Dick Jerardi returns to the Program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday's Drill made stops in San Diego, a new voice in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Tampa Bay! Plus, some fun stories about player interactions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF with results and NHIAA standings in schoolboy/girl sports and highlighting rivalry week action in baseball and softball between the Exeter Bluehawks and Winnacunnet Warriors. Sherm gets a chance to interview Bluehawk Softball Head Coach Kristen Morissette about the season so far….the standout players in the game and during the “Two Minute Drill” her son Cody who plays AAA professional baseball for the Miami Marlins
It's time to hit the links on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by breaking down the Knicks' sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers (1:44) on their way to a second straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Mike is then joined by Dan DeMartini (@DDMart207) of the PGA Tour to preview the 2026 PGA Championship (7:45), which will be held at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Mike then shares his key takeaways from the results of the NBA Draft lottery (22:35) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Friday's Drill made stops in Kansas City, Jacksonville, Carolina, and Milwaukee!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Conductor David Neely goes Inside the Huddle to share highlights from Des Moines Metro Opera's upcoming festival season! [@ 22 min] And since we're already on the topic of the Summer opera season, in Chalk Talk, the team handicaps the opera festivals here in the US of A… [@ 38 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'…Bard College's Leo Botstein steps down, and Friend of the Show Eric Einhorn steps up! GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
It's time to take the court for the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the Knicks' first round victory over the Atlanta Hawks (1:26) and setting the stage for their second round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Mike is then joined by Tom Bocchino of the Sorry To Interrupt (@SorrySports) podcast for a deeper dive into the NBA playoffs (7:28), including a more thorough look at Knicks-76ers. Mike then shares why the upcoming NCAA Tournament expansion is a terrible idea (54:00) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!Subscribe to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast!
Friday's Drill made stops in Dallas, Phoenix, and a long stop in Boston!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Dane Lam! Just in time for AAPI Heritage Month, the Australian-Chinese-Singaporean conductor shares his perspective on the state of opera in the Asia-Pacific, as well as collaborating with thee Sir Thomas Allen, the stage director of the Marriage of Figaro for Scottish Opera. [@ 38 min] And then...the Listener Mailbag is full of Field Reports from the Giulio Gari Competition Finals AND the Yale Baroque Opera Project... [@ 49 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'…the Saudis ditch the Met, La Fenice ditches their music director, and Opera Philadelphia says “Let ‘em eat cake!” GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in OKC, Nashville, and Vegas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The pick is in on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by sharing his big takeaways from last week's NFL Draft (1:35) with both the Jets and Giants walking away from Pittsburgh with highly regarded draft classes. Mike is then joined by Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) of the Star-Ledger for a deeper look at the New York draftees (14:57) and some of the most intriguing picks of the first round. Mike then weighs in on the Mets' continuing dysfunction (47:49) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!Check out Darryl Slater's NFL coverage for the Star-Ledger!
Friday's Drill made stops in Atlanta, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Anthony Gregory goes Inside the Huddle. The British tenor is currently starring in the title role of 'Glaucus and Scylla' at Opernhaus Zürich, under the baton of Emmanuelle Haïm. This summer, he makes his US debut at Santa Fe Opera, but you can and SHOULD follow him on Instagram right now! [@ 32 min] And then... a Field Report from American Symphony Orchestra's Der Freischütz, reimagined. [@ 40 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… an embezzlement scandal rocks Teatro San Carlo, sponsors withdraw from the Salzburg Festival, and the Atlantic reveals an inside look at the chaos at the Kennedy Center. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in Minneapolis, San Fran, New York, and Philly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to submit the pick on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by previewing the NFL Draft from a New York perspective (1:38) as things got more interesting over the weekend with the Giants trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence for the No. 10 pick. Mike is then joined by Bill Bender (@BillBender92) of The Sporting News to take a deeper look at the top prospects in the draft (10:23) as well as who could be fits for the New York teams. Mike then weighs in on the Mets' disastrous 11-game losing streak (30:59) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Bill Bender's college football coverage for The Sporting News!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Friday's Drill made stops in Houston, San Diego, and Chicago!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to get ready for the NBA Playoffs on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by breaking down the end of the Knicks' regular season (2:00) and previewing their first round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Mike is then joined by the hosts of the Sorry To Interrupt (@SorrySports) podcast, Sean Rowe and Tom Bocchino, for a full NBA postseason preview (9:24) and catch up on some of the big pictures storylines in the association. Mike then weighs in on the price gouging surrounding this summer's World Cup (1:02:38) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!Subscribe to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast!
[@ 12 min] Alright, this week…Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced their 26/27 season, and we break down the stats, report who's active on the roster, and ask the all-important question…will Luck Be a Lady at the Lyric next year? [@ 30 min] And then...Friend of the Show Randall Scotting returns to the OBS to take a free throw on Nicolò Grimaldi, the castrato who conquered the opera world under the stage name Nicolini. His latest album, 'Divine Impresario' is now available to conquer your earholes... [@ 42 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… Timothée Chalamet may have been doing the Royal Ballet and Opera a favor, and Jackie Chan takes a shot at the OBS Hall of Fame... GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in DC, Louisville, Phoenix, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Denver, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, and Pittsburgh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Adam Smith! The British tenor made his Met debut in Madame Butterfly last month and continues his breakout season, starring in the Spring run of the Zeffirelli Boheme production beginning this weekend. We've been tipped off that he compares the pressures of being a leading tenor to playing tennis, so brace yourselves for Oliver's gloating... [@ 2 min] And then...it's a Field report from opening night(!) of Kaija Saariaho's 'Innocence'... [@ 42 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… the 2027 Federal budget proposal will eviscerate the arts--and we're all going to write an open letter. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Despite corporate differences and new jobs, Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino are reunited once again, returning to the microphones to talk about USC's recently completed spring camp and what they learned about the 2026 squad during the five-week period. While they may no longer work for the same company, the podcasting duo aren't skipping any of the classics, opening up with the Two-Minute Drill where Shotgun talks baseball and Chris talks about the changes taking place in his job. The boys of Helium then jump into prior comments and stocks talking about in depth...about depth...of the offensive line as well as discussing the coaching style and teaching of the Trojans' new defensive staff. They give their spring takeaways with highlights and concerns. Jayden Maiava's leadership and continued improvement is discussed as well as what to make of the freshman class that featured 31 incoming players for the spring. The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to get Shotgun's reaction to some post-spring camp themed Take It Or Leave It topics. The hosts also discuss naming rights as the show ends with the Overtime period where Shotgun has to blind rank the best naming opportunities in the Bloom Center. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday's Drill made stops in Dallas, Louisville, and Carolina!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to tee off the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping both Final Four matchups (1:22) and previews tonight's championship game between UCONN and Michigan. Mike is then joined by Dan DeMartini (@DDMart207) of the PGA Tour to preview the 2026 edition of The Masters (9:48), which will be played this week at Augusta National. Mike then weighs in on the Yankees' horrible decision making with their Easter Sunday game against Miami (39:14) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Friday's Drill made stops in Philly, San Fran, and New Orleans! Also, Illinois Freshman and Shawnee Mission North's Keaton Wagler joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Marshall Pynkowski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, co-artistic directors of Opera Atelier, the company that built its reputation of lavish productions of operas from the French Baroque, and is now set to present…Pelléas and Melisande!?! [@ 42 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… Violinist Lara St. John settles a lawsuit, and preservationists SUE to protect the Kennedy Center... GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
We go around the country to get the top stories of the day with stops in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Pittsburgh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Seattle, Chicago, and Cleveland!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…it's a very important Hall of Fame induction for the late, great Jose Van Dam! The legendary Belgian bass-baritone finally breaks our streak of inductees that are either sopranos, tenors, or Georg Solti… [@ 44 min] And then…Oliver Camacho's in the Big Apple to give us a field report from the Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition! Who won, who lost, and who's clamoring to be the next guest here on the OBS? Stay tuned to find out the answer to at least two of these questions… [@ 51 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… the Met probably should not try applying for a loan any time soon... GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in Fayetteville, Austin, and Jacksonville! Plus, we wrap up Mizzou Hoops with PowerMizzou's Gabe DeArmond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Houston, Phoenix, and Atlanta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Alright, this week…We go Inside the Huddle with Rosa Feola! The Italian lyric soprano joins us from Naples, where she is singing the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Tomorrow, her album of rare Donizetti Songs with Carlo Rizzi drops on the Opera Rara label. Find out WHO taught her how to be a Donizetti boss... [@ 22 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… Lise Davidsen says singing “has been my world, my everything. And now it's not.” And Ric Grenell used to be the head of the Kennedy Center, and now HE'S not. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Monday's Drill made stops in Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Oklahoma City, and Cincy! Plus, Ryan Gilbert of GoPowercat.com joins the show to talk new KSU MBB HC Casey Alexander!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Jacksonville! Plus SKC's Jake Davis joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return to the microphones with a little twist to their typical format as they take on previews for USC's upcoming 2026 spring camp, which begins on Tuesday. Part 1 takes on the offense. That doesn't stop them doing their traditional opening the Two-Minute Drill. Chris uses his Two-Minute Drill to fire back at some of the NFL Twitter criticisms of USC wide receiver Makai Lemon during his media interviews. Shotgun uses his TMD to shine some light on No. 25 USC Baseball, which improved to 11-0 on the season with an 8-6 win over Cal Poly. The boys of Helium then jump into the spring preview in the following order: quarterbacks, running back, tight ends, wide receivers, offensive line and kickers. USC has potentially another high-powered offense coming back with starting QB Jayden Maiava, five returning starters on the offensive line and two of the best Big Ten running backs in King Miller and Waymond Jordan. The offense will be looking to replace its top two wide receivers and tight ends, including Biletnikoff Award winner Lemon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return to the microphones to talk about the upcoming spring camp for the Trojans and the recent media day interviews for the assistant coaches. Chris uses his Two-Minute Drill to pitch his co-host to give up this line of work and start training for the 2030 Winter Olympics in a specific event. Shotgun takes a more rational approach and shouts out the Projans from the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots with his time on the mic. The boys of Helium briefly the discuss the strange Ja'Kobi Lane story with his locker being raided before discussing takeaways from assistant coaches speaking to the media last week, including defensive coordinator Gary Patterson and safety coach Paul Gonzales. The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to get Shotgun's reaction to some spring camp themed Take It Or Leave It topics. The hosts also discuss what NFL Trojan that they would add to the 2026 roster. The show ends with the Overtime period where Shotgun builds his fake city's fast-food selections. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices