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[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…we tip off 2026 with a Free Throw from WIll Liverman. The baritone, composer and pianist has a shot at winning TWO Grammys next month! He'll share a story on the making of his grammy-nominated album, 'The Dunbar-Moore Sessions.' [@ 18 min] Then, it's the first episode of the year, which means new resolutions....and an update on our resolutions from last year. Oliver, did you ever get around to listening to an entire Meyerbeer opera? [@ 45 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'…Denyce Graves sings her final role, and Yuval Sharon is being forced to edit his LinkedIn profile. 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 Indy, Miami, Dallas, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time to look back at 2025 on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the last show of the year by setting the stage for Week 18 (1:49) of the NFL season. Mike is then joined by Christopher Russo (@ChrisRusso98) of the Sports In The Waiting Room podcast to revisit the most interesting sports stories of 2025 (11:49) and look ahead to 2026's early headlines. Mike then makes his Week 18 NFL Picks (1:15:38) with Allen Austin (@Allen_Austin_) and weighs in on college basketball's growing eligiblity problems (1:42:41) 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!
Monday's Drill made stops in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Tampa Bay! Plus, Todd Leabo joins us for some Mizzou Football discussion, and some Chiefs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…it's the best of OBS, Holiday Edition! The team recommends their favorite performances by opera singers singin' Christmas… [@ 11 min] Plus, Ashlee Hardgrave gives us a roundup of the most important remixes of Handel's Messiah, including A Soulful Celebration and Blue Claw Philharmonic…and since we don't want any news to spoil the fun, we'll skip the ‘Two Minute Drill.' GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
Going into the holiday break host Sherm Chester takes a quick look at the NHIAA standings in Boys/Girls basketball and hockey. Coach Bill Taylor shares his perspective on the season so far as play by play announcer for the Exeter Bluehawk boys and girls basketball. Sherm wraps up with “The Two Minute Drill” with the focus on Morgan's Message.org an organization working to help those in need of mental health services year round.
Friday's drill made stops at Notre Dame, Miami, Denver, and Pittsburgh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 5 min] Alright, this week…a field report from the New Opera Dialogues convention with free throws from some of this year's panelists, including composer Kevin Puts, librettist Mark Campbell, and singer-composer Diana Syrse, and more… [@ 31 min] And then…as 2025 reaches its final inning, the Team drafts their own BEST OF lists in what will go down in history as one hell of a year…in opera, that is. [@ 54 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...Christine Goerke takes flight, Riccardo Chailly takes a break, and Jose Cura takes a stand. 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 get ready for the College Football Playoff on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by weighing in on the sad state of New York's football teams (1:45) as the NFL regular season begins to wind down. Mike is then joined by Bill Bender (@BillBender92) of The Sporting News to preview the College Football Playoff (6:21) and react to one of the craziest regular seasons in recent memory. Mike then makes his Week 16 NFL Picks (26:14) with Giants' fan Justin Diaz and reacts to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup (56:58) 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!
Shotgun Spratling and Chris Trevino return to the microphones for a news-heavy episode to discuss all the latest updates from USC football from transfers, NFL declarations to players returning. Chris opens up the 'Two-Minute Drill' that's actually a statement for the feedback he received from his Two-Minute Drill from last week. Shotgun uses his tine to discuss junior wide receiver Makai Lemon taking home the Biletnikoff Award over the weekend. Lemon caught 79 passes for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. Lemon also rushed for two touchdowns, and he threw a touchdown pass. Lemon's 90.4 overall offensive grade from Pro Football Focus led all FBS wide receivers this season, and his 1,156 receiving yards were the most among Power Four wideouts. Lemon's 20 forced missed tackles tied for sixth among all wide receivers nationally, and he caught 10 of his 15 contested targets. The Helium Boys then dive into the second half of the show to discuss USC's new front office venture of announcing re-signed players for the program and Lincoln Riley's announcement for players that will not play in the Alamo Bowl at the end of the month. 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 Milwaukee, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Boston!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday's Drill made stops in Philly, Atlanta, and New Orleans! Plus, Todd Leabo joins the show to talk Chiefs, and some breaking CFB news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1E6: Beyond the 'Department of No': How CISOs are Shaping Healthcare's Future Steven Hajny is joined by Drex DeFord, President of 229 Cyber & Risk at This Week Health and host of “UnHack (the Podcast)” and “Two-Minute Drill.” Together, they discuss the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the healthcare landscape. The conversation highlights how the CISO position has transitioned from an isolated "department of no" to a strategic, executive role that bridges security, technology, and business innovation. Drex offers real-world insights into the growing responsibilities of CISOs, the balance between innovation and protection, and the challenges posed by generative AI and trust issues in an increasingly complex digital world. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen
It's time to map out the Mets' offseason on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) kicks off the show by recapping the big moves of the Winter Meetings (1:26), which were headlined by the departures of Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso from the Mets. Mike is then joined by Martino Puccio (@MartinoPooch) for a deeper dive into what's next for the Mets (11:27) this offseason and to make their Week 15 NFL Picks (57:17). Mike then shares his initial thoughts on the CFP selection controversy (1:14:27) 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. Kevin's Two-Minute DrillA. Game SummaryBucs lose a heartbreaker: 29–28 to the Falcons.Fourth-quarter collapse:Blew a 14-point lead.Defense folded.Baker Mayfield missed two key passes.B. Todd Bowles on the Hot SeatKevin declares: “Goodbye, Todd Bowles… that seat is on fire.”Falcons details:Only 4 wins coming into the game.19 penalties committed.A 37-year-old QB.Kevin's repeated sendoffs: “See ya, Todd. Adios, Todd. Au revoir, Todd. Arrivederci, Todd. Sayonara, Todd.”C. Post-Game ControversyTodd Bowles blames the players, throwing them under the bus with strong language.Kevin highlights how harsh and unnecessary the comments were.D. Baker Mayfield's PerformanceRough fourth quarter:One interception.Missed a winning-drive throw.Baker's post-game remarks:Takes accountability: “It's our fault. It's my fault.”E. A Bright SpotMike Evans returns strong:6 catches, 132 yards.But not enough to save the game.F. Next WeekMust-win game vs. the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte.Game time: Sunday at 1 PM on FOX. 2. Post-Drill DiscussionA. Hosts ReactHosts comment that Kevin's “two minutes” was more like five.Agreement that Todd Bowles throwing players under the bus was uncalled for.Concerns about coaching strategy and season-long issues.B. Season OutlookRemaining schedule: Panthers twice, Dolphins once.Hosts predict:Unlikely the Bucs win any of the remaining games.Even if they make the playoffs, they won't win a playoff game.Discussion about whether the Glazers would fire Todd Bowles mid-season.Historically, they've never done it.Hosts believe it should happen but probably won't until season's end.C. Locker Room ConcernsHosts believe Bowles may have lost the locker room entirely.Predict continued struggles due to lack of cohesion and confidence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Gregory Spears goes Inside the Huddle! The American composer is in the middle of a banner season, which includes the 10th anniversary of his opera, Fellow Travelers. Find out about his new opera, Sleepers Awake, a reimagining of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, which gets its world premiere this spring... [@ 35 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...a protestor apologizes for disrupting a performance at the Met, and WE apologize for clowning on Rienzi at Bayreuth… 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 Indy, Jacksonville, San Francisco, and Minnesota!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Soula Parassidis goes Inside the Huddle! Find out how the Greek-Canadian soprano amassed a loyal Instagram fan base by poking fun at the opera industry, and then pivoted to create a platform to address all the real issues for those who want to enter into this career. [@ 34 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...it's curtains for the Royal ballet and Opera, plus more studies show how listening to opera can improve your life, AND the economy... 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, Phoenix, and Chicago! Plus, some extra Chiefs talk post-Drill!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…It's Thanksgiving! There are so many ways to find, experience, and learn about opera in the 21st century, and we at Opera Box Score are feeling grateful for all of them. And, hey, if you're feeling grateful for opera content, I can suggest at least one donation link on operaboxscore.com that you can use to prove it… [@ 28 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...protestors breach security at the Met, and a study shows that listening to opera at the gym can, like, totally help you get sick gains, bro. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
On this holiday edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report.com and they discuss the results from the weekend of Granite State football action including the Division 2 and Division 3 Championship contests and the D1 semifinals leading up to this weekends matchup between Bedford and Pinkerton wrapping up the fall sports season. UNH Wildcat football talk is up next with the Wildcats winning streak continuing with a victory in the “Border Battle” against the U Maine Black Bears leading to a postseason FCS tourney playoff with the South Dakota State Jack rabbits on Saturday. The Patriots and Drake Maye get their props on extending their winning streak and sitting on top of the AFC East conference. During the “Two Minute Drill” the guys salute Exeter athlete and St Anselm basketball standout Josh Morrissette on a major career accomplishment.
Segment 1: Setting the SceneMention the matchup: Buccaneers vs. Rams in Los Angeles.Highlight the stakes: Sunday Night Football, big expectations.Tease Kevin's recap challenge: “Can he break it down in 2 minutes?” Segment 2: Kevin's Two-Minute DrillKevin delivers his rapid-fire recap: Score: Rams 34 – Buccaneers 7.Key moments: Early blowout (21-0), Baker Mayfield injury, Teddy Bridgewater steps in.Clever phrasing: “La La Land turned into Ha Ha Land.”Fantasy football tip: Matt Stafford shines.Lone bright spot: Baker-to-Tez Johnson touchdown. Segment 3: Injury UpdateBaker Mayfield's shoulder sprain, MRI scheduled.Possible QB change: Teddy Bridgewater could start next week.Emotional plea: “Please, Baker, please be okay.” Segment 4: Coach's CommentsTodd Bowles' post-game remarks: “Everything ahead of us… but a lot of work to do.”Discuss tone and implications for the team. Segment 5: Fan Reaction & AnalysisKevin's raw reaction: embarrassment, frustration.Breakdown of defensive failures: Stafford domination.Costly mistakes (Cade Otton's drop leading to defensive TD).Debate: Is Todd Bowles to blame?Segment 6: Looking AheadNext opponent: Cardinals in Tampa (Sunday, 1 PM).Remaining schedule: Panthers (twice), Falcons, Saints, Cardinals, Dolphins.Optimism vs. reality: “They should win all six… if Baker is healthy.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Friday's Drill made stops in Charlotte, Houston, Dallas, and New York!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 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.
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.
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!
Monday's Drill made stops in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Milwaukee, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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!
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.
[@ 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
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.
Monday's Drill made stops in Fayetteville, Miami, and Cincy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.