Welcome to the first episode of a brand new video podcast. This show will feature conversations with composers, and yes, it is about their music - but mostly it is an opportunity to get to know them as people. We will be sharing a drink and just talking about things that interest us. I hope that this feels a little bit less like an interview, and more like a casual conversation at a bar during happy hour. Consider this an invitation to pour yourself a drink, sit down, relax, and join us.

Our first episode features Melissa Dunphy. She is an outstanding composer, and while I am a huge fan of her work, that isn't the only reason I asked her to be my first guest. She is fascinating, and a great storyteller - something I learned listening to her podcast: The Boghouse. In this episode, we discuss everything from NIN to archeology to politics to hockey mascots, and

The show is intended to be viewed in video format - which can be found at www.buymeacoffee.com/whateverchoir

As always, if you like what you hear - buy us a beer! Your contributions will help to fund future projects by whateverandeveramen.