A unique episode if there ever was one! This week, Sarah and Dr. P discussed their reactions to the voice pedagogy students' "Breathing Philosophy Podcasts." A great opportunity to hear some of the ways our students think, react to lecture or reading material, and synthesize information. And also an opportunity to hear things they have not yet connected. The in class experiment was a great learning experience. After we discuss the students pods they are included at the end of the episode. Only their names have been muted to protect identity. 

A very special episode #VocalFam! You've been hearing us talk about the NATS Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy Resources, but now hear it from the überlords themselves. We were joined by Lynn Helding, John Nix, and Allen Henderson, the co-chairs who organized and oversaw the creation of this entire resource. You can view the resources we discuss here. Also there are two great articles mentioned during the podcast. The links to the Rollings-Bigler/Osborne article and the Helding/Meyer article are both included. This is a MUST LISTEN for anyone teaching voice pedagogy!

If you are here for the hard hitting voice pedagogy news...COME BACK NEXT WEEK! Seriously, we have a huge episode that will drop on Friday. But THIS WEEK...we needed to cover all the big trailers and announcements that dropped at D23 today. Special guests Charlie and Olivia join Sarah and Dr. P to break it all down. And for some strange reason Charlie's mic has an echo. And we are sorry. But sometimes you just do it for the kids. 

Season 6 is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a better way to kick off our 6th season than with recurring guest stars Professor Yvonne Redman and Dr. Joshua Glasner. This summer Dr. P joined them in a session for NATS National about utilizing the flipped classroom model in voice pedagogy classes to improve learning outcomes. We are thankful for the #VocalFam coming along for the ride as we move into season 6!

Our summer special! We cover our time at NATS National Conference at #NATSChicago2022 including favorite sessions and some big announcements that were made. 

The rest of the episode is our summer pop culture reviews in 5:00 lightning round segments.

19:30 Stranger Things season 4

24:52 Ms. Marvel season 1

31:16 Umbrella Academy season 3

36:00 Top Gun: Maverick

39:34 Thor Love and Thunder

44:45 Kenobi

50:30 Marvel's SDCC Panel

Did we like Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Magic? Do we like the direction of the MCU? Are we mad about season 2 of Star Trek: Picard? How about the announcement of the 14th Doctor on Doctor Who? We answer all these burning questions on our unofficial season 5 finale.

VocalFri is joined by part of the team from Lyric Theatre at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign including Julie Gunn, Sarah Wigley, and our dear friend Yvonne Redman! We discuss the genesis of their Lyric Theatre BMA degree, how it started, how it functions, and the sorts of outcomes it has. An important message for all of us training students in multiple styles. And admit #VocalFam, aren't we all teaching multiple styles? 

#VocalFam, we got your weekend update news. In this episode we covered Moon Knight, Doctor Who Easter special, Secrets of Dumbledore, and our preview of Doctor Strange. We've decided neither of us have no idea what that movie is going to be about, but if you want some Illuminati hype and knowledge before the movie comes out on Thursday, we got your back!

The #VocalFam is joined by the team behind many great contemporary musical theatre projects, Laura Josepher and David Sisco. Together they are the driving force behind so many great resources including https://contemporarymusicaltheatre.com/, Mastering College Musical Theatre Auditions, and their newest book Performing in Contemporary Musicals! If you teach musical theater students or have anything to do with the creative process of creating musicals, this episode is must listen! 

VocalFri is joined by Nancy Bos, Joanne Bozeman, and Cate Frazier-Neely to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of their seminal book Singing Through Change. Such an important message regarding women's health, particularly as it applies to the singing voice community. Be sure to check out their virtual conference Celebrate Singing Live which will take place next weekend. You'll find a discount code mentioned during the episode for 25% off the conference fee. Such an honor to have them join the #VocalFam!