Does it get any worse than being sick when you have to sing? Chris and Isaiah manage to compound the unpleasantness - using only the power of their miiiinds! Featuring guest appearances by Guilt and Shame ("the other G&S"), and wistful praise of...

Is opera dying? Is it a poor fit for the culture and entertainment needs of the 21st century human? Do flagging audiences and house closures signify a need for innovation or a fundamental weakness in the art form? Chris and Isaiah discuss shared...

In this episode Chris and Isaiah tackle the causality loop that can exist between obsession and creativity. For Isaiah, obsession is something that happens in response to an internal compulsion to create. For Chris, the obsessions can often be the...

In this episode of 'Isaiah Misquotes Science', a discussion about instincts, in response to a singer who told Isaiah to always "go with your gut". But what if you literally can't hear what your gut is telling you, over top of all your mind traffic?...

Chris and Isaiah wonder if confidence a necessary "next step" that takes you from being an enthusiastic amateur to a true professional. If this is the case, then why are some highly skilled professionals so lacking in confidence, while some other...

In this discussion about life's irregularity (geographical, financial, social, mental), Chris & Isaiah attempt to determine if this irregularity is a necessary component in The Singer's Life. Is your creative mind sparked when your life is so...

At some point, your career stops being defined by who you'll become, and starts being defined by who you are right now.Isaiah and Chris talk about this transition, as they've experienced it so far. How is it that we grow into self-sharing artists, no...

A frustration at work causes Chris and Isaiah to take time out from their regularly scheduled programming to discuss the idea of "the long game". It's often necessary, especially in the early stages of a career, to work for free or for cheap - or, in...

In the most meta episode ever, Chris and Isaiah talk about second times. What are the challenges we face when our job is to reproduce great performances with consistency? Can expectations unmake us? How can we harness our emotions - even our...

The Challenges and Rewards of this Life We Lead