Theatre, ghosts, and ghouls, oh my! Your AML hosts are back this week to share the stories behind the world's spookiest theatres. 

Your AML hosts are joined by composer Tim Takach, and bass and conductor, Matthew Olson, to discuss the premiere of Tim's new piece, Helios. Listen for stories about new music and art lost in space. 

This week your AML hosts discuss the characters of Ophelia and Violetta, MN Opera's production of La Traviata, and the role of intimacy in art. 

This week, listen to your AML hosts describe some exciting May projects, a modern day con artist, and why they won't answer the door when home alone. 

Krista Costin describes herself as a recovering perfectionist and Marie Kondo enthusiast. Find out what words are banned from her vocabulary, all the ways she strives to practice empathy, and her career as a freelance classical singer and yoga teacher. 

This week, your AML hosts are joined by software developer and behavioral scientist, Bernardo Villalba Cahue. Listen for a debate on the validity and merits of art restitution projects, as we discuss new developments in France and the significance of Moctezuma's Penacho. 

This week your AML hosts chat about Kristina's recent adventures, Jordan Peele's Us, and creative advice from Susan Sontag. 

In this minisode, Elizabeth shares the work of writer and performing artist, Alia Jeraj. Press play to hear Alia's short personal essay, "Birds." 

If you're in the mood to be inspired and laugh your butt off at the same time, you're in luck. Kristina and Elizabeth sit down with composer and musician, Drew Kellum. Listen to hear Drew discuss current projects, musical influences, and his side hustle as a fan fiction audiobook recording artist. (Yes, you heard that right.)  

This week Kristina and Elizabeth share some bizarre conspiracy theories. Are there hidden tunes in the work of Hieronymus Bosch? Was Mozart poisoned? Was an eccentric painter simply a true crime enthusiast, or a serial killer? Listen to find out.