Dabi and Costello grapple with the question as to whether or not we are the unintentional gatekeepers of our own industry. OJ Simpson says he won't dine out in LA for fear of sitting next to the "real killer" while Chinese state media insults its gold-medal female athletes. Be sure to like and subscribe!

Season premiere! We are back from our respective engagements in different corners of the midwest and ready to talk shop. Like the horror sequel nobody wanted, COVID is back. What does it mean for us? Novak Djokovic turns himself into a (d)joke while Bo Skovhus saves Bayreuth singing from the wings. All this and more on today's show. Be sure to like and subscribe!

Scottish Opera pulls its Nixon in China production from award consideration after a Twitter backlash. Was it unfair or do they have a point? John Cusack has a meltdown over a salute to the troops while a North Korean defector says our Ivy League institutions are worse than North Korea’s in their groupthink. All this and more in a special in-person episode live! Be sure to subscribe and leave a nice review on iTunes and Spotify!

Matt Cappy joins Dabi and Costello today to discuss his brand new album, Tales of the Tape! Matt has been featured on several Grammy Award winning albums and tours from the likes of John Legend, Jay-Z, The Roots, and many more! Plus, a discussion about recitatives and whether or not Gideon is being too hard on Dr. Fauci. Be sure to leave us a glowing review! Album available on https://mattcappy.com/ and all streaming services.

LeBron James walks out on the tournament while PGA golfer Jon Rahm is forced out of his. Fauci’s emails go public, but does it change anything? Dabi and Costello are back in the recording studio and the voice studio - both for the show and for upcoming summer performances. Give a listen!

Apple tells Facebook to suck lemons while NY loses its mask mandate. The return to the concert halls has begun! Internationally acclaimed baritone Justin Austin joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more. Be sure to leave us a great iTunes review!

The NHL beclowns itself again and Dartmouth cracks down on cheaters while baritone Matthias Goerne sues an orchestra over a COVID-related cancellation. Former county prosecutor Jordan Rickards joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more! 

New York will be wide open for business in two weeks while Stephen is forced to record literally out on the street! What does this mean for the arts? Plus, Russian olympians want to use Katyusha instead of their suspended national anthem but the committee won’t allow it. Dabi and Costello, live from Dallas and from New York City!

Live performances are inching closer while SLATE says we ditch those pesky masks while outside. Plus, COVID-sniffing dogs and the contentious vaccine passport! Pianist/conductor/coach/teacher/Renaissance man Anthony Manoli joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this, his career and philosophy, and more!

Justin Timberlake deliberately set up Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction,” says her stylist, and a homeless guy poses as a USC player for days until he’s asked to take a few kicks. Metropolitan Opera mezzo Heather Johnson joins Dabi and Costello to discuss all this and more! Be sure to leave us a glowing review on iTunes!