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[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…James Gaffigan goes Inside the Huddle! The American conductor, who was recently named Music Director of Houston Grand Opera, is set to conduct Salome at the Komishe Oper, which opens this Saturday in Berlin. Gaffigan shares his perspective on making music in Germany, and what Americans always bring to the table... [@ 41 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...The Hymens, I mean, the International Opera Awards, have been handed out and we're demanding a recount, as somehow Huw Monague Rendall did NOT win Male Singer of the Year. 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 talk New York Giants' football on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on the state of the Giants (1:55) as interim head coach Mike Kafka seeks his first win on Sunday in Detroit. Mike is then joined by Jerry Foley (6:20) of the Giant Insider (@GiantInsider) Newspaper and Podcast to take a deeper look at the Giants as they look to make something out of another lost season. Mike then makes his Week 12 NFL Picks (34:10) with Tom Bocchino (@TBocchino94) of the Sorry To Interrupt (@SorrySports) podcast and recaps Week 2 of Alex Vs. A-Rod (55:51) with Yankees' fan Joe Cioffi (@J_Cioffi) 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 the Giant Insider Newspaper and Podcast!Subscribe to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast!
Monday's Drill made stops in Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One question. Twenty answers. Two minutes.How many will you get right on the Two Minute Drill?facebook.com/20questionsquiztwentyquestions@gmail.comHelp us grow by filling out our survey - how can we improve?http://bit.ly/thequestionspodcasttriviaquiz-surveytwentyquestionsquiz@gmail.comfacebook.com/20questionsquiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday's drill made stops in Atlanta, Austin, San Diego, and New Orleans! Plus, Todd Leabo joins the show and brings some Chiefs locker room sound along with him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Victor Ryan Robertson goes Inside the Huddle! The genre-defying tenor is wrapping up performances of La Traviata with Louisville Opera and is set to star in a double-bill of two rarely performed American works: William Grant Still's 'Highway 1,' and Kurt Weill's 'Down in the Valley 'with Detroit Opera. AND it turns out that he gave up a career in tennis to pursue singing. Uh-oh. Weston's outnumbered. [@ 36 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Grammy nominations are in, and Washington National Opera looks for a way out... GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group focus on the state football playoffs…including a recap of last weeks Exeter-Winnacunnet matchup. Sherm and Jay list the high school teams claiming championships in their divisions for boys/girls soccer…field hockey…volleyball and cross country. The success of the UNH Wildcats and Newington England Patriots are next on the agenda And during the “Two Minute Drill” the focus is on Veterans Day
Monday's Drill made stops in Jacksonville, Detroit, and Cleveland! Plus, we try and figure out the end of this ESPN/YouTube TV fight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One question. Twenty answers. Two minutes.How many will you get right on the Two Minute Drill?facebook.com/20questionsquiztwentyquestions@gmail.comHelp us grow by filling out our survey - how can we improve?http://bit.ly/thequestionspodcasttriviaquiz-surveytwentyquestionsquiz@gmail.comfacebook.com/20questionsquiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Philly, Chicago, and Boston!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 10 min] Alright, this week…Jeanine De Bique goes Inside the Huddle! The Trinidadian soprano is on her way to the US for a recital tour, including stops in New York and Chicago before making her subscription series debut with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Orchestra in Mozart's Requiem! [@ 35 min] And then…we reach into the Listener Mailbag for a report on the Met's 'Don Giovanni' from our good friend PJ... [@ 39 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...saluting the American flag is now compulsory at the Kennedy Center, and Opera America is Great Again after naming its new president. 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 talk more college hoops on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the classic World Series (1:56) that saw the Dodgers become the first team to repeat as champs in 25 years. Mike is then joined by Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) of the New York Post to talk college basketball (6:25) with the season officially underway. Mike then makes his Week 10 NFL Picks (29:15) with Jets' fan Nick D'Alessio and reacts to the Jets' franchise-altering deadline deals (44:08) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Zach Braziller's coverage for the New York Post!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!Check out The Recovery Room On Twitch!
Sherm Chester and Roger Brown dissect the matchups in the NHIAA football brackets in all 4 Divisions… Some surprises and scheduling complications in Div 1….Straightforward matchups in D2 thru 4. See the complete lineup of contests at NHFootball.com or NHIAA.org Sherm and Roger review the World Series victory by the Dodgers and during the “Two Minute Drill” Roger proposes tweaks that could improve the Granite State football championships.
Monday's Drill made stops in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Milwaukee, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One question. Twenty answers. Two minutes.How many will you get right on the Two Minute Drill?facebook.com/20questionsquiztwentyquestions@gmail.comHelp us grow by filling out our survey - how can we improve?http://bit.ly/thequestionspodcasttriviaquiz-surveytwentyquestionsquiz@gmail.comfacebook.com/20questionsquiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Seattle, Miami, and Indy! Plus, Todd Leabo joins us and brings some Chiefs sound along with him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…it's our Halloween Spooktacular! This year, we ask what the scariest moments in opera are…if you're performing in one. It's the showiest moments that bring delight to the audience, but dread to the tenor. Listen … if you dare! [@ 30 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Katie Mitchelll quits opera, and Francesca Zambello asks everyone else not to. 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 Baltimore, Atlanta, LA, and New Orleans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to take the field for the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by reacting to Woody Johnsons' comments at the NFL owner's meetings (1:32) and sharing his takeaways on how the Jets' owner continues to embarrass himself and the franchise. Mike is then joined by Joe D'Aloisio (@Joe__DAloisio) to make their Week 8 NFL picks (6:41) and preview Sunday night's huge game as the Green Bay Packers face off with old friend Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike then wonders why the Yankees don't seem to be too interested in top free agent Kyle Tucker (25:02) 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!
[@ 13 min] Alright, this week…Carlo Rizzi goes Inside the Huddle. One of the world's foremost opera conductors and Artistic Director of Opera Rara, the latest volume of his Donizetti Song Project (featuring Friend of the Show soprano Ermonela Jaho) just dropped, as the Maestro concludes a run ofTurandot at the Met. The Italian conductor joins OBS to share his passion for Puccini and to offer a few choice words about the situation at La Fenice. [@ 35 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Rabblerouser and warrior of the resistance Kathryn Needleman is profiled in WashPo, and engaged-to-be married baritone Huw Montague Rendall wins a Gram..…..ophone. 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 tip off the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by weighing in on the top NBA headlines (1:36) entering the 2025-26 season, which is set to tip off tonight. Mike is then joined by Nick Fraietta, one of his co-hosts over on The Sky Guys podcast, to do their annual NBA over/under win predictions (6:26) as part of the NBA preview series. Mike then previews the World Series matchup (28:28) between the Blue Jays and Dodgers 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!
1. Intro Host introduces the segment: “Kevin recaps the entire Bucs game in under two minutes.”Teaser for audience: “Listen for clever wordplay — football puns, emotional cues, and Buccaneers-related references.” 2. The Two-Minute Drill Begins Opening line: "The Bucs went to the Motor City, but the car never got out of neutral..."Recap of:Final score: Lions 24, Bucs 9Mike Evans injury update (broken collarbone & concussion)Bucs' offensive struggles in the first halfDefense keeping them alive (fumble recovery, interception)A spark from Tez Johnson's TD runOffensive collapse: 3 failed 4th-down conversions in a rowPostgame comments from Baker Mayfield: focus on fixing issues and moving forward 3. Immediate Reactions Hosts reflect on Kevin's recap:Praise for the storytellingCommentary on how painful the loss wasFrustration over Bucs not capitalizing on Lions' backup secondaryAnecdote about turning the game off to watch Netflix instead 4. In-Depth Breakdown First-half analysis:Bucs offense looked confusedWR route collisions (Evans and Tez) noted by Troy AikmanDefensive performance:Mixed reactions: Some strong plays, but ultimately overwhelmed by Lions' offenseInjury fallout:Discussion on Mike Evans' season outlookConcern about his 1,000-yard streak ending 5. Looking Ahead Upcoming game: Bucs vs. SaintsEmphasis on it being a statement gameHost commentary:“The Saints are terrible. This cannot be another loss.”Expectation: Bucs should win by 20+Note on upcoming bye week and how timely it isSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monday's drill made stops in Denver, Cleveland, and Phoenix! Plus, College Football Coaches and the odds they'll get fired!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in San Fran, Dallas, Vegas, and DC! Plus, Todd Leabo brings some locker room sound to the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to take the field for the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by catching up on some big picture NFL headlines (1:37) before diving into a preview of Week 7's NFL action. Mike is then joined by Giants' fan Phil Fraietta to make their Week 7 picks (7:10) and discuss the state of Big Blue after their huge win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Mike then weighs in on an interesting article from ESPN's Jeff Passan (28:32) that posits the NLCS matchup between Milwaukee and Los Angeles is a proxy battle for MLB's upcoming CBA talks in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Jeff Passan's article here!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…Annie Burridge goes Inside the Huddle. General Director of Austin Opera, Annie Burridge is marking her 10th anniversary with the company that is also kicking off its 40th birthday season with a Spectacular Birthday Concert. 40 is the new 30…so that makes Oliver…what, 60? [@ 36 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Performances of Wozzeck have been cancelled at La Fenice. Okay, NOW it's getting personal. 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 drop the puck on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by breaking down the latest Jets' debacle (1:45) in London and whether or not Aaron Glenn can survive the season. Mike is then joined by Kris Pursiainen (@KrisPursiainen) of Klutch Points to preview the Knicks' season (10:21) as they bid to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Mike then weighs in on the decline of the starting pitcher in the baseball postseason (42:18) in the Two Minute Drill.Check out Kris Pursianen's NBA content on Klutch Points!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
Monday's Drill made stops in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Nashville!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Charlotte (UNC), Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville! Then, Todd Leabo joins us to preview Lions/Chiefs with some Leo Chenal sound!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to make Week 6 NFL picks on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the second show of the week by breaking down the end of the Yankees' season (1:30) as they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Mike is then joined by Jets' fan Kevin Lillis (7:15) to make their Week 6 NFL picks and break down how low the 0-5 Jets could go. Mike then reacts to the Giants' huge upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles (27:37) on Thursday night 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!
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Joshua Collier, artistic director of Opera Vermont, goes Inside the Huddle to share his company's vision for presenting a multi-year cycle of the operas of William Grant Still. [@ 33 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...is classical music criticism dead, or is it just in charge of the obituary section at the New York Times? 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 drop the puck on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the Yankees' early ALDS hole against the Toronto Blue Jays (1:41) and whether they can come back to win the series. Mike is then joined by Christopher Russo (@ChrisRusso98), the host of the Sports In The Waiting Room podcast, to preview the 2025 NHL season (7:43), which is set to begin tonight with a triple-header that includes Mike Sullivan's debut as the Rangers' head coach. Mike then weighs in on the latest NCAA Tournament expansion rumors (44:21) 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 the Sports In The Waiting Room podcast!
Roger Brown from NH Football Report joins Sherm to review week 5 of the football season. Roger also features the big matchups for the upcoming weekend of Granite State football. The guys review the MLB playoffs and the Red Sox early exit. Roger makes his case for restructuring the D-1 football conferences during the “Two Minute Drill”
Monday's Drill made stops in Fayetteville, Miami, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's drill made stops in Atlanta, San Diego, and Boston! The Todd Leabo joins us and brings some sound along with him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to make our NFL picks on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the Wild Card round (1:39) of the MLB playoffs, which saw the Yankees advance past the Red Sox in three games, and preview the Division Series. Mike is then joined by Sean Rowe, one of the co-hosts of the Sorry To Interrupt (@sorrysports) podcast, to make their Week 5 NFL Picks (11:48) and discuss Jaxson Dart's first NFL start for the Giants. Mike then wonders how the Jets got worse under Aaron Glenn (30:32) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast!Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on Apple, Amazon, TuneIn, and Spotify!Subscribe to Mike Phillips's channel on YouTube!
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Sun-Ly Pierce goes Inside the Huddle. Currently starring in the Met's premiere production of the Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, the Chinese American mezzo-soprano looks back at her break-out season, which included a leading role at Des Moines Metro Opera, being an Operalia finalist, and jumping into her Met debut. [@ 40 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Grace Bumbry gets the posthumous PBS bump, and everyone hates the new music director at La Fenice. 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 New York, Cleveland, Houston, Las Vegas, and an extra stop in Detroit! Plus, how unlikable is Nick Sirianni?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to get ready for the MLB Playoffs on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by weighing in on the end of the regular season for the New York teams, with the Yankees moving on to the postseason (1:43) and the Mets completing a historic collapse to miss out on October entirely. Mike is then joined by SNY's Anthony McCarron (@AnthonyMcCarron) to examine what went wrong for the Mets (6:54) and preview the playoffs, including the Yankees' Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Mike then weighs in on the terrible MetLife Stadium turf situation (37:31) 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 Alabama, Oklahoma City, Nashville, and New Orleans! Then, Todd Leabo joins us and brings some Chiefs sound along with him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to talk New York Mets' baseball on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by weighing in on the Mets' current situation (1:45) as they enter their final regular season series with the Miami Marlins with a magic number of 3 to clinch a postseason berth. Mike is then joined by Martino Puccio (@MartinoPuccio) for a deep dive into how the Mets got here (8:06) and what could be next for them if they make or miss the postseason. Mike then makes his Week 4 NFL Picks (1:06:46) with Cowboys' fan Troy Mauriello (@TroyMauriello) and reacts to the Giants' quarterback change (1:30:29) 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!
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Matthew Polenzani goes Inside the Huddle! The internationally acclaimed, Evanston, Illinois-native superstar tenor returns to his home stadium as Giasone in Medea. [@ 19 min] Then…What's YOUR favorite season? We'll break down the nominations for the International Opera Awards, and put a thumb on the scale for the audience choice Reader's Award….you know there's gotta be some advantage to being a friend of the show. [@ 38 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...opera for Veterans, Dr. Cristina Yang makes her Met debut, and some *good* news in Philly and the UK! 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 Seattle, Cleveland, Phoenix, and Philly!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9-22 Mark Sanchez tells Papa & Silver why the 49ers' win over the Cardinals was so surprising in the end, and dissects Mac Jones' execution of the two-minute drill at the end of each halfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's drill made stops in Indy, Chicago, Minnesota, and Tampa Bay! Then, Dan Schwartzman in New York joins us to to breakdown the Giants!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to step up to the plate for the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by sharing his thoughts on the New York Yankees (1:37) as they gear up for another trip to the postseason. Mike is then joined by Yankees' fan Phil Fraietta (5:07) for a deeper look at the state of the team as they prepare for a potential first-ever appearance in the Wild Card series. Mike then makes his Week 3 NFL Picks (28:35) with Buccaneers' fan Charlie Borges (@CharlieBorgesJr) and shares why no one should be surprised by the Jets' Week 2 dud (1:07:00) 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!
Monday's Drill made stops in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday's Drill made stops in Dallas, Miami, and San Francisco! Plus, we hear more from the Chiefs Coordinators!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's show, Bruce and Bear break down a loaded college football slate highlighted by #6 Georgia vs #15 Tennessee in Knoxville. Can the Vols finally crack the code against Kirby Smart's Bulldogs, or will Georgia make it nine straight wins? We also head to Death Valley where #3 LSU hosts Florida. Bruce explains why Brian Kelly's Tigers look like the better team on both sides of the ball. From there it's off to South Beach, where Miami faces #18 South Florida in a suddenly top-25 matchup. Can USF's dual-threat QB Byrum Brown keep the Bulls within the number, or is Miami too strong at home? Sammy P joins for The Walkthrough with sportsbook insights, including rumors swirling about Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons, public action piling on Georgia, and why Texas A&M at Notre Dame could be a playoff pivot game. We wrap up with the Two Minute Drill, flying through cupcake week in the Big Ten and a sneaky ACC play with Clemson at Georgia Tech. Intro: 0:00 #6 Georgia at #15 Tennessee: 2:08 Florida at #3 LSU: 4:46 #18 South Florida at #5 Miami: 9:13 Arkansas at #17 Ole Miss: 12:36 #16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame: 16:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday's Drill made stops in New York, Atlanta, and Nashville! Plus, we talk local schools and their weekends of Football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.