In this episode of Oboe Slander, hosts Matthew and LaBarrin explore their friendship origins, share reed-making experiments, discuss recent gigs, and celebrate audition wins in the oboe community. They also reflect on their experiences in master classes, roast wind quintets, and express their preferences for chamber music, particularly trios. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and a candid look at the life of oboists. No

Matthew and LaBarrin introduce themselves and the podcast. Talk about reeds, life as an oboist in the modern world, and have a Hoe-Down.