This episode was largely produced on the road - in trains, Travelodges, green rooms, you name it.  Busy times - it explains my huskier-than-usual vocal register this episode.

My guest is David Mahoney, conductor and founder of the Novello Orchestra, which recently performed a UK arena tour of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Live in Concert.  We chatted backstage in a galaxy far, far away (Birmingham) about how he got to where he is now, what he has to deal with onstage while conducting a film score (turns out quite a bit), and the glamorous life of living on a tour bus.

Also featured is a titillating Music College Didn't Prepare Me segment of a salacious nature.  Got an experience music college didn't prep you for? Tell me: [email protected]

Mentioned in this episode:

@david_mahoney

@thenovelloorchestra

FYI Rugby results: NZ vs Canada 63-0

NZ vs Namibia 71-9

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